Speaking Truth to Power
@factualist.bsky.social
Military Veteran, Dr/Professor
Last I looked, this sort of nonsense constitutes a clear violation of the Hatch Act.
October 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Last I looked, this sort of nonsense constitutes a clear violation of the Hatch Act.
A big crowd in the small town of Sedona. Our great AG, Kris Mayes, joined us. I was proud to see many fellow Veterans.
April 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
A big crowd in the small town of Sedona. Our great AG, Kris Mayes, joined us. I was proud to see many fellow Veterans.
Pence is to receive the Profile in Courage award for certifying Biden' s win. Doing one's job is a low bar. I am sure we can nominate others who exhibited real courage.
April 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Pence is to receive the Profile in Courage award for certifying Biden' s win. Doing one's job is a low bar. I am sure we can nominate others who exhibited real courage.
The honorable and responsible thing to do is resign. Unfortunately, he is dishonorable and irresponsible and will ride it out.
I just want to point out that none of the people erased at the pentagon or those who have had their security clearances revoked ever did anything remotely this stupid
If Pete Hegseth Had Any Honor, He Would Resign www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/o...
March 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The honorable and responsible thing to do is resign. Unfortunately, he is dishonorable and irresponsible and will ride it out.
Even "outraged" fails to capture it. I was fortunate to have lunch many times with GEN(Ret) Powell and to listen to him during many conferences. He always made time for subordinates, offering valuable lessons. I think he would tell us "never, never, never quit" in the face of this autocratic storm.
March 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Even "outraged" fails to capture it. I was fortunate to have lunch many times with GEN(Ret) Powell and to listen to him during many conferences. He always made time for subordinates, offering valuable lessons. I think he would tell us "never, never, never quit" in the face of this autocratic storm.
Really? I see no spirit in evidence among Dem Congressional leadership.
That’s the spirit. Onward!
“Pelosi noted her and Jeffries’ shared confidence in Schumer … ‘What happened last week was last week,’ Pelosi said. ‘We’re going into the future.’” To win.
“Pelosi noted her and Jeffries’ shared confidence in Schumer … ‘What happened last week was last week,’ Pelosi said. ‘We’re going into the future.’” To win.
March 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Really? I see no spirit in evidence among Dem Congressional leadership.
Yes, he is the wrong leader for the moment. Even if he has reasonable claims to back his decision making when facing a choice between bad options, his colleagues and the people he wants to "rise up" have lost confidence in him.
DEVASTATING INTERVIEW
Trump must be thrilled Chuck Schumer is minority leader.
@schumer.senate.gov doesn’t get it—he doesn’t see democracy at real risk and isn’t fighting to save it. Worse—he’s waiting for us to rise up before he stands up.
That’s not the leadership I want. What about you?
Trump must be thrilled Chuck Schumer is minority leader.
@schumer.senate.gov doesn’t get it—he doesn’t see democracy at real risk and isn’t fighting to save it. Worse—he’s waiting for us to rise up before he stands up.
That’s not the leadership I want. What about you?
March 19, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Yes, he is the wrong leader for the moment. Even if he has reasonable claims to back his decision making when facing a choice between bad options, his colleagues and the people he wants to "rise up" have lost confidence in him.
My head hurts all the time as a blue dot in a red county. Instead of "do your research", I often hear "prove me wrong." Of course, their "truth" is predicated on MAGA fiction and zero objective research, but they want source citations for my proof, and then still double down on stupid.
This shit makes me want to slam my head into a wall, so excuse my language.
How many times have MAGA folks said “do your research”? Meanwhile, these dumb-fuck Trump voters didn’t Google shit or even listen to his own words.
Now democracy is on the line because of their willful ignorance.
How many times have MAGA folks said “do your research”? Meanwhile, these dumb-fuck Trump voters didn’t Google shit or even listen to his own words.
Now democracy is on the line because of their willful ignorance.
March 19, 2025 at 5:18 AM
My head hurts all the time as a blue dot in a red county. Instead of "do your research", I often hear "prove me wrong." Of course, their "truth" is predicated on MAGA fiction and zero objective research, but they want source citations for my proof, and then still double down on stupid.
Really. Reasonable people still use Musk's X? Even if clicktivism is as active a resistance as you will offer, then click X for the last time today. No, you won't persuade the cult on X by engaging with them nor will triggering MAGAts provide much satisfaction.
March 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Really. Reasonable people still use Musk's X? Even if clicktivism is as active a resistance as you will offer, then click X for the last time today. No, you won't persuade the cult on X by engaging with them nor will triggering MAGAts provide much satisfaction.
A great checklist to sharpen reflective/critical thinking skills--added to my toolkit. I implore students to recognize that their own cognitive biases, usually unacknowledged, influence how they interpret information--interpretations that may be incomplete, misleading, or false.
March 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A great checklist to sharpen reflective/critical thinking skills--added to my toolkit. I implore students to recognize that their own cognitive biases, usually unacknowledged, influence how they interpret information--interpretations that may be incomplete, misleading, or false.
No more talk. Act. Start by removing feckless Schumer as minority leader.
I'm not going to sugarcoat it.
Today was a bad day for our country – and for the Democratic Party.
Let's talk about it.
open.substack.com/pub/schiffno...
Today was a bad day for our country – and for the Democratic Party.
Let's talk about it.
open.substack.com/pub/schiffno...
A Dark Day for Our Country
I'm not going to sugarcoat it. Today was a bad day for our country – and for the Democratic Party.
open.substack.com
March 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
No more talk. Act. Start by removing feckless Schumer as minority leader.
Cowardly Schumer emboldens MAGA.
𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯
the action of surrendering or ceasing to resist an opponent or demand
DO NOT OBEY IN ADVANCE
𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯
the action of surrendering or ceasing to resist an opponent or demand
DO NOT OBEY IN ADVANCE
March 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Cowardly Schumer emboldens MAGA.
At best, he is dead weight on the opposition efforts of others. At worst, he is complicit in enabling MAGA's destruction of democracy. Chuckie and his f*book tour need to go.
Hey Night 🦉
Raise your hand 🤚🏾 and repost if you believe Chuck Schumer should be REMOVED from Democratic leadership!
#BlueCrew #StrongerTogether
Raise your hand 🤚🏾 and repost if you believe Chuck Schumer should be REMOVED from Democratic leadership!
#BlueCrew #StrongerTogether
March 15, 2025 at 3:16 AM
At best, he is dead weight on the opposition efforts of others. At worst, he is complicit in enabling MAGA's destruction of democracy. Chuckie and his f*book tour need to go.
New Yorkers, Please don't forget. Pressure him to resign and primary Schumer and Gillibrand for being complicit in the demise of our democracy. My AZ senators did the right thing in a purple state.
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
@schumer.senate.gov
SHUT IT DOWN!! SHUT IT DOWN!! DO NOT COMPLY!! SHUT IT DOWN!! SHUT IT DOWN!! DO NOT COMPLY!! SHUT IT DOWN!! SHUT IT DOWN!! DO NOT COMPLY!! SHUT IT DOWN!! SHUT IT DOWN!! DO NOT COMPLY!! SHUT IT DOWN!! SHUT IT DOWN!! 🤬🤬
AOC should primary your ass!!
@schumer.senate.gov
SHUT IT DOWN!! SHUT IT DOWN!! DO NOT COMPLY!! SHUT IT DOWN!! SHUT IT DOWN!! DO NOT COMPLY!! SHUT IT DOWN!! SHUT IT DOWN!! DO NOT COMPLY!! SHUT IT DOWN!! SHUT IT DOWN!! DO NOT COMPLY!! SHUT IT DOWN!! SHUT IT DOWN!! 🤬🤬
AOC should primary your ass!!
March 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
New Yorkers, Please don't forget. Pressure him to resign and primary Schumer and Gillibrand for being complicit in the demise of our democracy. My AZ senators did the right thing in a purple state.
Well said. When the leaders are out of step with the led, it is time for those leaders to be replaced. Oppose, delay, resist--do not be complicit in the demise of our democracy and quality of life for millions.
We shouldn't have to nearly break the telecommunications infrastructure of Washington DC every time there's a self-evident position for the Democrats to take.
They should be the ones firing *US* up, not the other way around.
I'm so tired.
They should be the ones firing *US* up, not the other way around.
I'm so tired.
The entire point of a political party is to fight for the things its members believe in. We shouldn’t have to constantly do this much work to get the Democrats to do their core job. People shouldn’t need to beg Democrats to vote right or simply speak out. The party has failed its core function.
March 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Well said. When the leaders are out of step with the led, it is time for those leaders to be replaced. Oppose, delay, resist--do not be complicit in the demise of our democracy and quality of life for millions.
Given the outcome of the vote, it looks like we must clean out our own house (Senate) before we can clean out the WH.
SCHUMER SHOULD RESIGN
IMMEDIATELY
CALL YOUR SENATORS 202 224-3121
VOTE NO CR
VOTE NO CLOTURE
IMMEDIATELY
CALL YOUR SENATORS 202 224-3121
VOTE NO CR
VOTE NO CLOTURE
AOC: I think there is a deep sense of outrage and betrayal… just to see some senate Democrats even consider acquiescing to Elon Musk. I think it is a huge slap in the face.
March 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Given the outcome of the vote, it looks like we must clean out our own house (Senate) before we can clean out the WH.
Cowards. An opposition requires an oppositional mindset and accompanying behaviors. These Dems in-name-only (and one independent) must be primaried even as they are shamed and left unsupported until their election cycle.
These are the senators who collaborated with the GOP.
Schumer
Fetterman
Cortez Masto
Durbin
King
Shaheen
Gillibrand
Schatz
Hassan
Peters
Don’t let them forget it. No peace for them.
Schumer
Fetterman
Cortez Masto
Durbin
King
Shaheen
Gillibrand
Schatz
Hassan
Peters
Don’t let them forget it. No peace for them.
March 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Cowards. An opposition requires an oppositional mindset and accompanying behaviors. These Dems in-name-only (and one independent) must be primaried even as they are shamed and left unsupported until their election cycle.
Hey New Yorkers, ask AOC to primary this limp excuse for an opposition leader.
March 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Hey New Yorkers, ask AOC to primary this limp excuse for an opposition leader.
Yes, resign. Put a principled fighter in charge now. We have a couple of AZ Senators/Vets who know how to fight. If I were a New Yorker, I would support a primary challenge by AOC.
March 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Yes, resign. Put a principled fighter in charge now. We have a couple of AZ Senators/Vets who know how to fight. If I were a New Yorker, I would support a primary challenge by AOC.
I salute all fellow Veterans willing to fight against the MAGA assault on our democracy. Remember your oath!
Republican Rep. Chuck Edward’s (NC-11) town hall meeting gets loud from angry constituents. A veteran is escorted by police for speaking his mind! Great job Sir! Let him hear it!!!
March 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I salute all fellow Veterans willing to fight against the MAGA assault on our democracy. Remember your oath!
Good to see some energy and fight in an AZ Sen. Senators Gallego and Kelly, you both served, remember your oaths and lead the opposition against the threat to our democracy.
🚨Sen. Ruben Gallego: “These cuts will cause Veterans to die. There’s no denying that.”
Trump and Musk are gutting VA care, firing Veterans, and throwing them aside like they don’t matter.
This isn’t policy—it’s a disgrace. And some won’t survive it.
Trump and Musk are gutting VA care, firing Veterans, and throwing them aside like they don’t matter.
This isn’t policy—it’s a disgrace. And some won’t survive it.
Sen. Ruben Gallego: Trump & Musk’s Cuts Will Kill Veterans
YouTube video by VoteVets
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March 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Good to see some energy and fight in an AZ Sen. Senators Gallego and Kelly, you both served, remember your oaths and lead the opposition against the threat to our democracy.
This is the speech Schumer should have given, perhaps with a few expletives sprinkled in, but he lacked the courage to do the right thing. Good run down on the logic for voting against cloture and the CR. Thanks Sen Murray.
WATCH Senator Patty Murray— NO on CR!
💥”I will not hand my vote over for NOTHING!”
💥”Republicans chose this—it’s a POWER GRAB with no
input from the Democrats.”
✅”I will not cause more pain to the American people.”
Call your Senators NOW,
Vote NO
☎️ 202-224-3141
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xefx...
💥”I will not hand my vote over for NOTHING!”
💥”Republicans chose this—it’s a POWER GRAB with no
input from the Democrats.”
✅”I will not cause more pain to the American people.”
Call your Senators NOW,
Vote NO
☎️ 202-224-3141
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xefx...
Senator Murray Lays Out Dangers of House Republicans’ CR on Senate Floor
YouTube video by Senator Patty Murray
www.youtube.com
March 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This is the speech Schumer should have given, perhaps with a few expletives sprinkled in, but he lacked the courage to do the right thing. Good run down on the logic for voting against cloture and the CR. Thanks Sen Murray.
He will run. The hyper-ambition disease has consumed his last brain cell of decency. There are more worthy candidates, including folks on Bluesky.
Lost even more respect for Newsome-
He won’t be getting my vote for President if he runs
He won’t be getting my vote for President if he runs
March 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
He will run. The hyper-ambition disease has consumed his last brain cell of decency. There are more worthy candidates, including folks on Bluesky.
Super ambition eclipsed values. He lost my vote when he runs for Pres.
Why in the fuck would Newsome attend Kirk’s event?
What the fuck is he DOING?
1st his trans comments and now THIS?!
What the fuck is he DOING?
1st his trans comments and now THIS?!
March 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Super ambition eclipsed values. He lost my vote when he runs for Pres.
Shameful: 10 Democrats voted with Republicans (or voted present) to censure Green: Bera (CA), Case (HI), Costa (Ca), Gillen (NY), Himes (CT), Houlahan (PA), Kaptur (OH), Moskowitz (FL), Perez (WA) and Suozzi (NY).
March 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Shameful: 10 Democrats voted with Republicans (or voted present) to censure Green: Bera (CA), Case (HI), Costa (Ca), Gillen (NY), Himes (CT), Houlahan (PA), Kaptur (OH), Moskowitz (FL), Perez (WA) and Suozzi (NY).