Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.)
@drzilwhite.bsky.social
Black, Catholic, KY Hillbilly, Okie, Social Psychologist, Nicknamed Godzilla since ‘73, Sci-Fi Geek, Comic Geek, Sport Geek, News Geek, Just a Geek, Lover of Cats, Not speaking for anyone (not even me at times)
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To me, this is not about knowing what is or being "right", but I've always taken it as what we should do when it comes to injustice.
We have come to far to turn back now. We leave in a great country & we can continue on the path to making it better for all, not just the few.
#NoYouMove
We have come to far to turn back now. We leave in a great country & we can continue on the path to making it better for all, not just the few.
#NoYouMove
The “Love” art that was in NYC but is now on U. campus in front of Utah Museum of Fine Arts. My office building in the background.
#UCampusWalks
#UCampusWalks
February 8, 2026 at 2:40 AM
The “Love” art that was in NYC but is now on U. campus in front of Utah Museum of Fine Arts. My office building in the background.
#UCampusWalks
#UCampusWalks
February 8, 2026 at 12:22 AM
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Literally, as the President was putting a racist image on his feed, this was happening in NYC.
Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake.
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake.
February 7, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Literally, as the President was putting a racist image on his feed, this was happening in NYC.
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Bill Clinton fighting back. I like it.
February 7, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Bill Clinton fighting back. I like it.
Another inspiration for today's concert song.
I get the feeling this storyline may end up in my class someday . . .
#WorkingToFix2026
I get the feeling this storyline may end up in my class someday . . .
#WorkingToFix2026
“There’s a tornado (there’s a tornado) in my city (in my city)
Hit the basement (hit the basement), that shit ain’t pretty (shit ain’t pretty)
Rugged whiskey (rugged whiskey) ‘cause we survivin’ (‘cause we survivin’)
Off red cup kisses, sweet redemption, passin’ time, yeah…”
#comics #iceoutcomics
Hit the basement (hit the basement), that shit ain’t pretty (shit ain’t pretty)
Rugged whiskey (rugged whiskey) ‘cause we survivin’ (‘cause we survivin’)
Off red cup kisses, sweet redemption, passin’ time, yeah…”
#comics #iceoutcomics
February 7, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Another inspiration for today's concert song.
I get the feeling this storyline may end up in my class someday . . .
#WorkingToFix2026
I get the feeling this storyline may end up in my class someday . . .
#WorkingToFix2026
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Mornin' Carol . . .
A male Pileated Woodpecker calls in response to another Pileated Woodpecker calling from the woods.
February 7, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Mornin' Carol . . .
Mornin' Clarice . . .
Dual launch of Blue Jays at the stump.
February 7, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Mornin' Clarice . . .
Why, just why? Is Liam Ramos a hardened criminal, worst of the worst, or more likely, did he create an embarrassing situation for the administration they want to try & remove from the scene, like the Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case?
#WorkingToFix2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
#WorkingToFix2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
U.S. Seeks to Expedite Deportation of 5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Why, just why? Is Liam Ramos a hardened criminal, worst of the worst, or more likely, did he create an embarrassing situation for the administration they want to try & remove from the scene, like the Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case?
#WorkingToFix2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
#WorkingToFix2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
When I posted that there was someone I wanted to see Speaker Johnson debate on these issues (he tossed out the challenge), this is who came to mind. I learned quite a lot about these issues & was humbled to serve on the Peace & Justice Commission under his direction.
archdiosf.org/documents/20...
archdiosf.org/documents/20...
archdiosf.org
February 7, 2026 at 2:42 AM
When I posted that there was someone I wanted to see Speaker Johnson debate on these issues (he tossed out the challenge), this is who came to mind. I learned quite a lot about these issues & was humbled to serve on the Peace & Justice Commission under his direction.
archdiosf.org/documents/20...
archdiosf.org/documents/20...
BREAKING: Trump says he 'didn't make a mistake' with his racist video post.
Q: "A number of Republicans are calling on you to apologize for that post. Is that something you're going to do?"
Trump: "No, I didn't make a mistake."
He adds later: "I guess it was a take off on the Lion King."
Q: "A number of Republicans are calling on you to apologize for that post. Is that something you're going to do?"
Trump: "No, I didn't make a mistake."
He adds later: "I guess it was a take off on the Lion King."
February 7, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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political symbolism of what exactly
I cannot sufficiently underline how despicable it is that the IOC has required Haitian Olympic athletes to remove an image representing the leader of the Haitian Revolution (against SLAVERY) from their uniforms.
February 7, 2026 at 12:05 AM
political symbolism of what exactly
As they would say on #PoliticallyReActive (thank you @wkamaubell.bsky.social @harikondabolu.bsky.social): "Hold up, wait a minute!"
You are telling me that Trump posted the video on his personal account that was racist that the official White House press /1
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
You are telling me that Trump posted the video on his personal account that was racist that the official White House press /1
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
Trump removes racist video depicting the Obamas as apes
The White House initially defended Trump's post, saying it was "from an internet meme video." But after backlash — including from Republicans — it was removed.
www.nbcnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:14 PM
As they would say on #PoliticallyReActive (thank you @wkamaubell.bsky.social @harikondabolu.bsky.social): "Hold up, wait a minute!"
You are telling me that Trump posted the video on his personal account that was racist that the official White House press /1
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
You are telling me that Trump posted the video on his personal account that was racist that the official White House press /1
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
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wow -- with Trump standing behind him, a man (not sure who he is) offers this prayer: "We pray that he would be mindful of the poor and that he would be invested in the alleviation of suffering happening in the families preparing to bury their loved ones in Minneapolis."
February 5, 2026 at 3:24 PM
wow -- with Trump standing behind him, a man (not sure who he is) offers this prayer: "We pray that he would be mindful of the poor and that he would be invested in the alleviation of suffering happening in the families preparing to bury their loved ones in Minneapolis."
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Why Delia Ramirez thinks DHS needs to be dismantled
"Why would we ever want to give them more money to keep doing what they’re doing?"
www.publicnotice.co
February 6, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Today's edition of the newsletter has already raised more than $1,400 to help communities affected by ICE pay their utility bills. If you'd like to support a good cause and Public Notice, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.
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Vice President JD Vance gets roundly booed at the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics. "Those are a lot of boos for him, whistling jeering," says the presenter. US athletes receive a warm welcome from fans, though.
February 6, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Vice President JD Vance gets roundly booed at the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics. "Those are a lot of boos for him, whistling jeering," says the presenter. US athletes receive a warm welcome from fans, though.
Hey @tvtanpodcast.bsky.social, hmm, no mention of Black History Month, & y'all are taking this weekend off?
I expect a full report about the AEW Dynamite event from this week when (if) @tommymilagro.bsky.social returns.
www.nbcnews.com/sports/wrest...
I expect a full report about the AEW Dynamite event from this week when (if) @tommymilagro.bsky.social returns.
www.nbcnews.com/sports/wrest...
Anti-ICE chant erupts at AEW pro wrestling show in Las Vegas, pausing main-event match
Brody King, competing against MJF, has been outspoken against ICE and organized campaigns to raise money supporting immigrant communities.
www.nbcnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Hey @tvtanpodcast.bsky.social, hmm, no mention of Black History Month, & y'all are taking this weekend off?
I expect a full report about the AEW Dynamite event from this week when (if) @tommymilagro.bsky.social returns.
www.nbcnews.com/sports/wrest...
I expect a full report about the AEW Dynamite event from this week when (if) @tommymilagro.bsky.social returns.
www.nbcnews.com/sports/wrest...
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February 6, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Reposted by Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.)
12 Words from “Wuthering Heights”
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Whither 'Wuthering'?: 12 Words from Wuthering Heights
Say hello to our Brontë thesaurus
www.merriam-webster.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
12 Words from “Wuthering Heights”
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/wor...
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/wor...
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Here are some sayings we haven’t heard in a while:
-“Hold your horses!”
-“She really takes the egg.”
-“You’re the bee’s knees!”
-“Cash Money Records taking over for the 9-9 into 2000.”
-“Hold your horses!”
-“She really takes the egg.”
-“You’re the bee’s knees!”
-“Cash Money Records taking over for the 9-9 into 2000.”
February 6, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Here are some sayings we haven’t heard in a while:
-“Hold your horses!”
-“She really takes the egg.”
-“You’re the bee’s knees!”
-“Cash Money Records taking over for the 9-9 into 2000.”
-“Hold your horses!”
-“She really takes the egg.”
-“You’re the bee’s knees!”
-“Cash Money Records taking over for the 9-9 into 2000.”
It was cool seeing it on campus as I walked last night.
A sculpture displayed for more than 20 years on the streets of New York City has been brought to the University of Utah.
kutv.com/news/local/u...
kutv.com/news/local/u...
February 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
It was cool seeing it on campus as I walked last night.
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DEVELOPING: Federal judge will let Marimar Martinez release text messages sent by Border Patrol agent who shot her
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/2026/02/06/f...
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/2026/02/06/f...
Federal judge will let Marimar Martinez release text messages sent by Border Patrol agent who shot her
U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis pointed out that Martinez is "presumed innocent of any offense of which she has not been convicted." Martinez's attorney said the text messages and other evidence ...
chicago.suntimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:18 PM
DEVELOPING: Federal judge will let Marimar Martinez release text messages sent by Border Patrol agent who shot her
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/2026/02/06/f...
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/2026/02/06/f...
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"Paying bail or fines indicates acceptance of immoral system and validates the arrests."
#tdih 1961, SNCC sent four volunteers to Rock Hill, SC to sit-in.
When arrested, they said: “Jail, No Bail.” (Also useful tactic when funds are low.) #TeachTruth
See ⬇️🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ja...
#tdih 1961, SNCC sent four volunteers to Rock Hill, SC to sit-in.
When arrested, they said: “Jail, No Bail.” (Also useful tactic when funds are low.) #TeachTruth
See ⬇️🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ja...
Feb. 6, 1961: "Jail, No Bail" in Rock Hill, South Carolina Sit-Ins
The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) sent four volunteers to Rock Hill, South Carolina to sit-in.
www.zinnedproject.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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