EMcBear
@emcbear.bsky.social
Fmr. Navy NCO
UC Berkeley x2
Loving Dad & Partner
Community focused
Civics is about constitutional behavior -not religion.
Supernatural belief is personal; as such, it has no place in civil policy.
Be wise
Think critically
Ignore fools
UC Berkeley x2
Loving Dad & Partner
Community focused
Civics is about constitutional behavior -not religion.
Supernatural belief is personal; as such, it has no place in civil policy.
Be wise
Think critically
Ignore fools
"Is Trump Caught in His Own Trap?"
Trump Stoked the Epstein Scandal. It’s Come Back to Bite Him.
Jeffrey Epstein, who took his own life in 2019 while imprisoned on charges of being a sex trafficker and a pedophile, continues to haunt the Republican Party and its leader, President Donald Trump.
www.bloomberg.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
"Is Trump Caught in His Own Trap?"
Time Magazine looks at the decades-long relationship.
"During his campaign, Trump pledged to release Epstein’s so-called 'list.' But ten months into his current term, his Administration’s efforts to do so have fallen short of many supporters’ expectations."
"During his campaign, Trump pledged to release Epstein’s so-called 'list.' But ten months into his current term, his Administration’s efforts to do so have fallen short of many supporters’ expectations."
Inside Trump and Epstein’s Long, Complicated Relationship
Emails released by House Democrats are reviving questions about Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and their decades-long connection
time.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Time Magazine looks at the decades-long relationship.
"During his campaign, Trump pledged to release Epstein’s so-called 'list.' But ten months into his current term, his Administration’s efforts to do so have fallen short of many supporters’ expectations."
"During his campaign, Trump pledged to release Epstein’s so-called 'list.' But ten months into his current term, his Administration’s efforts to do so have fallen short of many supporters’ expectations."
July of this year...
What we know and don't know about Jeffrey Epstein, according to key victims' attorney
A lawyer who's represented more than 200 survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse explains what is known about the case -- including claims of a so-called "client list."
abcnews.go.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
July of this year...
In 2016, ABC buried a critical Epstein story.
Reported in "Law and Crime," 2019.
Reported in "Law and Crime," 2019.
ABC News Explanation for Killing Jeffrey Epstein Story | Law & Crime
ABC's News division had documentary and testimonial evidence of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal more than three years ago but decided to bury the story, according to the reporter whose work was deemed unf...
lawandcrime.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
In 2016, ABC buried a critical Epstein story.
Reported in "Law and Crime," 2019.
Reported in "Law and Crime," 2019.
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2019/07/11/n...
‘His Acts Are Despicable’: Key Moments in the Case Against Jeffrey Epstein (Published 2019)
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2019/07/11/n...
States have more immediate responsibilities to their citizens than does the federal government (10th amend).
Elections are an area of direct responsibility where states manage the process themselves, ensuring free and fair local elections.
Outside federal interference is unwarranted in elections.
Elections are an area of direct responsibility where states manage the process themselves, ensuring free and fair local elections.
Outside federal interference is unwarranted in elections.
Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S.
apnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
States have more immediate responsibilities to their citizens than does the federal government (10th amend).
Elections are an area of direct responsibility where states manage the process themselves, ensuring free and fair local elections.
Outside federal interference is unwarranted in elections.
Elections are an area of direct responsibility where states manage the process themselves, ensuring free and fair local elections.
Outside federal interference is unwarranted in elections.
"A nickel for your thoughts."
It's going to take some getting used to...
It's going to take some getting used to...
November 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"A nickel for your thoughts."
It's going to take some getting used to...
It's going to take some getting used to...
Trump and Musk's doge didn't find waste, fraud, and abuse; it found a well-run government.
Now Trump has shifted to attacking the poor, beneficiaries of SNAP, HUD, Medicaid, Medicare, and other subsidies, to satisfy billionaire greed.
Free: NY Times gift article.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Now Trump has shifted to attacking the poor, beneficiaries of SNAP, HUD, Medicaid, Medicare, and other subsidies, to satisfy billionaire greed.
Free: NY Times gift article.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Trump Administration Expected to Drastically Cut Housing Grants
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Trump and Musk's doge didn't find waste, fraud, and abuse; it found a well-run government.
Now Trump has shifted to attacking the poor, beneficiaries of SNAP, HUD, Medicaid, Medicare, and other subsidies, to satisfy billionaire greed.
Free: NY Times gift article.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Now Trump has shifted to attacking the poor, beneficiaries of SNAP, HUD, Medicaid, Medicare, and other subsidies, to satisfy billionaire greed.
Free: NY Times gift article.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
In the years to come, we will examine these times and this regime dispassionately, with academic rigor.
Well-considered books, theses, and essays will be written and read by millions of students the world over who will engage the material soberly. As knowledge spreads, it will benefit our society.
Well-considered books, theses, and essays will be written and read by millions of students the world over who will engage the material soberly. As knowledge spreads, it will benefit our society.
a new genre of photo in the last year is federal agents working for ICE pointing guns directly at photographers
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
In the years to come, we will examine these times and this regime dispassionately, with academic rigor.
Well-considered books, theses, and essays will be written and read by millions of students the world over who will engage the material soberly. As knowledge spreads, it will benefit our society.
Well-considered books, theses, and essays will be written and read by millions of students the world over who will engage the material soberly. As knowledge spreads, it will benefit our society.
Happy Holidays?
The Trump administration's Woke War on Christmas began this month with harassment of military families on Tyndall Air Force base, in Florida, when they were ordered to take down their Christmas decorations.
“People need to find joy however they can right now,” one commentator said.
The Trump administration's Woke War on Christmas began this month with harassment of military families on Tyndall Air Force base, in Florida, when they were ordered to take down their Christmas decorations.
“People need to find joy however they can right now,” one commentator said.
Florida air force base orders residents to take down Christmas decor
Families say the housing contractor’s strict timing rules dampen holiday spirit on the base
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Happy Holidays?
The Trump administration's Woke War on Christmas began this month with harassment of military families on Tyndall Air Force base, in Florida, when they were ordered to take down their Christmas decorations.
“People need to find joy however they can right now,” one commentator said.
The Trump administration's Woke War on Christmas began this month with harassment of military families on Tyndall Air Force base, in Florida, when they were ordered to take down their Christmas decorations.
“People need to find joy however they can right now,” one commentator said.
This is the right move.
The nonsense where pols and analysts are opining that the Senate Democrats' abdication of their responsibility to protect Americans' healthcare might somehow work to their benefit in some backhanded way is just more horse-manure.
That hasn't worked and it won't this time.
The nonsense where pols and analysts are opining that the Senate Democrats' abdication of their responsibility to protect Americans' healthcare might somehow work to their benefit in some backhanded way is just more horse-manure.
That hasn't worked and it won't this time.
Trump news at a glance: Top House Democrats vow to oppose shutdown bill after splinter group disappoints
President called the agreement that passed the Senate Monday ‘a very big victory’ amid the record-breaking government shutdown
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:25 AM
This is the right move.
The nonsense where pols and analysts are opining that the Senate Democrats' abdication of their responsibility to protect Americans' healthcare might somehow work to their benefit in some backhanded way is just more horse-manure.
That hasn't worked and it won't this time.
The nonsense where pols and analysts are opining that the Senate Democrats' abdication of their responsibility to protect Americans' healthcare might somehow work to their benefit in some backhanded way is just more horse-manure.
That hasn't worked and it won't this time.
Happy Veterans (Armistice) Day, to all who have served.
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/a...
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/a...
The Volunteer Buglers Giving 24-Note Salutes
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Happy Veterans (Armistice) Day, to all who have served.
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/a...
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/a...
He got oil on my Kevlar!
He got Kevlar on my oil!
Humor and aquiittal:
Two great tastes that taste great together.
He got Kevlar on my oil!
Humor and aquiittal:
Two great tastes that taste great together.
Conway Explains: Will Kavanaugh and Gorsuch Save Us From Trump? (w/ Sam Stein & Steve Vladeck)
YouTube video by The Bulwark
m.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 AM
He got oil on my Kevlar!
He got Kevlar on my oil!
Humor and aquiittal:
Two great tastes that taste great together.
He got Kevlar on my oil!
Humor and aquiittal:
Two great tastes that taste great together.
Spires
Washington Square Park, North Beach, San Francisco.
Washington Square Park, North Beach, San Francisco.
November 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Spires
Washington Square Park, North Beach, San Francisco.
Washington Square Park, North Beach, San Francisco.
November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Donald Trump did that.
Schiff: "The president -- 'I'm going out to play golf.' One thing that is so shocking to me is that they're appealing to the Supreme Court for the right to cut off food from people. Who does that? Who works so hard to cut food from people who need it right now? The cruelty is part of the policy."
November 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Donald Trump did that.
Donald Trump, caught in the act of being himself.
November 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Donald Trump, caught in the act of being himself.
States began helping their citizens who need aid. This undermined budget Trump's starvation blackmail strategy.
Now that his strategy has failed and he has been exposed, he is trying to force the states to undo their work on behalf of those in need.
You can read this NY Times article for free.
Now that his strategy has failed and he has been exposed, he is trying to force the states to undo their work on behalf of those in need.
You can read this NY Times article for free.
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
States began helping their citizens who need aid. This undermined budget Trump's starvation blackmail strategy.
Now that his strategy has failed and he has been exposed, he is trying to force the states to undo their work on behalf of those in need.
You can read this NY Times article for free.
Now that his strategy has failed and he has been exposed, he is trying to force the states to undo their work on behalf of those in need.
You can read this NY Times article for free.
All one need do is ask Mr. Trump how he would exploit such a change in the law if he owned a health insurance company to understand precisely how full of shit -which explains his fantasy airplane ride- he really is.
Seriously? He has no idea how insurance works or how to govern. I’ll never get over 77 million people thinking a man this incompetent belongs anywhere near the Oval Office.
November 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
All one need do is ask Mr. Trump how he would exploit such a change in the law if he owned a health insurance company to understand precisely how full of shit -which explains his fantasy airplane ride- he really is.
Citizens Watch...
EFF will watch "to see if police departments actually adhere to the law, or if they just let Axon's Draft One delete that initial draft when they export the report and don't retain what according to law they should be retaining," @Mguariglia.bsky.social told CBS 8. www.cbs8.com/article/new...
November 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Citizens Watch...
The cruelty is the point.
Deep in Trump country, coal miners with black lung say government is suffocating the 'working man'
Lisa Emery, a respiratory therapist, is deeply concerned about West Virginia coal miners suffering from black lung disease.
apnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The cruelty is the point.