@firewithfire.bsky.social
Boomer, architect, lifelong democrat. I am politically left of center. I believe in encouraging innovation and hard work while providing social safety nets for those in need. I joined Bluesky because we must make a stand now or not at all!
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Pentagon says every national guard troop deployed in Washington DC ‘is now armed’. Move to arm all 2,375 estimated troops marks significant shift in rules of engagement for domestic military deployments.
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Pentagon says every national guard troop deployed in Washington DC ‘is now armed’
Move to arm all 2,375 estimated troops marks significant shift in rules of engagement for domestic military deployments
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Pentagon says every national guard troop deployed in Washington DC ‘is now armed’. Move to arm all 2,375 estimated troops marks significant shift in rules of engagement for domestic military deployments.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Swastikas & nooses are not hate symbols anymore for coastguard!
We cannot allow Trump and his band of arsonists to burn down our country!
WE MUST FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE & NEVER BACK DOWN!
You mistake our self-restraint for a lack of courage at your own peril.
truthout.org/articles/swa...
We cannot allow Trump and his band of arsonists to burn down our country!
WE MUST FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE & NEVER BACK DOWN!
You mistake our self-restraint for a lack of courage at your own peril.
truthout.org/articles/swa...
Swastikas and Nooses Are No Longer Hate Symbols Under New Coast Guard Rules
The new policy also prevents Coast Guard officers from immediately removing white supremacist symbols upon discovery.
truthout.org
November 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Swastikas & nooses are not hate symbols anymore for coastguard!
We cannot allow Trump and his band of arsonists to burn down our country!
WE MUST FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE & NEVER BACK DOWN!
You mistake our self-restraint for a lack of courage at your own peril.
truthout.org/articles/swa...
We cannot allow Trump and his band of arsonists to burn down our country!
WE MUST FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE & NEVER BACK DOWN!
You mistake our self-restraint for a lack of courage at your own peril.
truthout.org/articles/swa...
Already calling for hanging of opposition party members? I think it is a bit premature Donald!
This may work against people following his extremist agenda. The American people are not looking for anyone to die for their opinions, especially when told to obey the law!
www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/p...
This may work against people following his extremist agenda. The American people are not looking for anyone to die for their opinions, especially when told to obey the law!
www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/p...
Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers who urged military to disobey illegal orders of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’ | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that Democratic lawmakers who urged service members and intelligence officials to disobey illegal orders should be put to death, sparking an outcry among D...
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Already calling for hanging of opposition party members? I think it is a bit premature Donald!
This may work against people following his extremist agenda. The American people are not looking for anyone to die for their opinions, especially when told to obey the law!
www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/p...
This may work against people following his extremist agenda. The American people are not looking for anyone to die for their opinions, especially when told to obey the law!
www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/p...
If you were wondering what happens post-Trump...
Welcome to "Aristopopulism" being engineered by tech billionaires to usher in a new post-Trump MAGA era.
Decisions by the Aristocrats without the encomberment of democratic decisionmaking!
Welcome President Vance!
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Welcome to "Aristopopulism" being engineered by tech billionaires to usher in a new post-Trump MAGA era.
Decisions by the Aristocrats without the encomberment of democratic decisionmaking!
Welcome President Vance!
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Secret GOP Cabal With Vance and Thiel Plots Eternal MAGA Rule
JD Vance and Peter Thiel convened a secret cabal of GOP-friendly businesspeople and influencers to a small Ohio town to brainstorm on building a MAGA movement that outlasts Trump. A Washington Post re...
www.yahoo.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
If you were wondering what happens post-Trump...
Welcome to "Aristopopulism" being engineered by tech billionaires to usher in a new post-Trump MAGA era.
Decisions by the Aristocrats without the encomberment of democratic decisionmaking!
Welcome President Vance!
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Welcome to "Aristopopulism" being engineered by tech billionaires to usher in a new post-Trump MAGA era.
Decisions by the Aristocrats without the encomberment of democratic decisionmaking!
Welcome President Vance!
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
The tide in the US House is turning for Chuck Schumer.While the opinions of the members of the House means nothing, they do reflect the pulse of the democratic party.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/h...
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/h...
Scoop: More House Democrats call for Chuck Schumer to resign over shutdown deal
"People are frustrated," said one House Democrat. "A constant theme is: 'We need something different.'"
www.axios.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The tide in the US House is turning for Chuck Schumer.While the opinions of the members of the House means nothing, they do reflect the pulse of the democratic party.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/h...
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/h...
Why do we need conventional forces fighting irregular wars? What are irregular wars?
Read the article below and stay tuned...
breakingdefense.com/2025/11/pent...
Read the article below and stay tuned...
breakingdefense.com/2025/11/pent...
Pentagon formalizes conventional forces' role in irregular warfare, but will it stick? - Breaking Defense
“When I look at irregular warfare and its utility, for it to be effective ... it had to be much bigger than just a special operations activity," CSIS's Seth Jones told Breaking Defense.
breakingdefense.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Why do we need conventional forces fighting irregular wars? What are irregular wars?
Read the article below and stay tuned...
breakingdefense.com/2025/11/pent...
Read the article below and stay tuned...
breakingdefense.com/2025/11/pent...
Fetterman should stop pretending he is a Democrat. Come out of the closet already!
His behavior has been sketchy since his election but we blamed it on his recovery from his stroke.
Either he was permanently changed by the stroke or he hid his true intentions.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
His behavior has been sketchy since his election but we blamed it on his recovery from his stroke.
Either he was permanently changed by the stroke or he hid his true intentions.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
John Fetterman sides with GOP in Senate vote, says Democrats ‘crossed a line’ putting politics over country
Sen. John Fetterman breaks with Democrats in Senate vote over 42-day government shutdown, saying party 'crossed a line' by risking SNAP benefits and worker pay.
www.yahoo.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Fetterman should stop pretending he is a Democrat. Come out of the closet already!
His behavior has been sketchy since his election but we blamed it on his recovery from his stroke.
Either he was permanently changed by the stroke or he hid his true intentions.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
His behavior has been sketchy since his election but we blamed it on his recovery from his stroke.
Either he was permanently changed by the stroke or he hid his true intentions.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Lawrence O'Donnell went to the mat to defend Chuck Schumer tonight.
With signature arrogance, he explained how only the ignorant would blame Chuck cause it's a hard job!
We know weak & spineless when we see it! Schumer caved last time & now he wrings his hands!
Chuck is a Lucy (Trump) enabler!
With signature arrogance, he explained how only the ignorant would blame Chuck cause it's a hard job!
We know weak & spineless when we see it! Schumer caved last time & now he wrings his hands!
Chuck is a Lucy (Trump) enabler!
a cartoon character named charlie brown is running in a field
ALT: a cartoon character named charlie brown is running in a field
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Lawrence O'Donnell went to the mat to defend Chuck Schumer tonight.
With signature arrogance, he explained how only the ignorant would blame Chuck cause it's a hard job!
We know weak & spineless when we see it! Schumer caved last time & now he wrings his hands!
Chuck is a Lucy (Trump) enabler!
With signature arrogance, he explained how only the ignorant would blame Chuck cause it's a hard job!
We know weak & spineless when we see it! Schumer caved last time & now he wrings his hands!
Chuck is a Lucy (Trump) enabler!
Have these defectors helped constituents live better lives? Have they helped Democrats gain leverage?
You decide.
www.axios.com/2025/11/10/g...
You decide.
www.axios.com/2025/11/10/g...
Which Senate Democrats voted to end the shutdown?
Seven Senate Democrats and one independent broke ranks Sunday night.
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Have these defectors helped constituents live better lives? Have they helped Democrats gain leverage?
You decide.
www.axios.com/2025/11/10/g...
You decide.
www.axios.com/2025/11/10/g...
Schumer is part of the old democratos machine that supported Wall Street for decades.
He cannot fight against the system that has funded his campaigns for so long.
He must go!
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He cannot fight against the system that has funded his campaigns for so long.
He must go!
deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/chuck-schu...
Chuck Schumer must go as Senate Democratic leader. Period.
We need a more effective fighter
deanobeidallah.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Schumer is part of the old democratos machine that supported Wall Street for decades.
He cannot fight against the system that has funded his campaigns for so long.
He must go!
deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/chuck-schu...
He cannot fight against the system that has funded his campaigns for so long.
He must go!
deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/chuck-schu...
Jeffries defends Schumer after the defection of eight Democratic senators makes the pain resulting from the 40 day fight for healthcare meaningless.
Jeffries is an ineffective leader & should join Schumer to be sent back to the minor leagues!
Dump them both NOW!
rollingout.com/2025/11/10/j...
Jeffries is an ineffective leader & should join Schumer to be sent back to the minor leagues!
Dump them both NOW!
rollingout.com/2025/11/10/j...
Hakeem Jeffries defends Chuck Schumer after shutdown vote
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries backed Chuck Schumer's leadership Monday despite progressive backlash over eight Senate Democrats supporting the shutdown.
rollingout.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Jeffries defends Schumer after the defection of eight Democratic senators makes the pain resulting from the 40 day fight for healthcare meaningless.
Jeffries is an ineffective leader & should join Schumer to be sent back to the minor leagues!
Dump them both NOW!
rollingout.com/2025/11/10/j...
Jeffries is an ineffective leader & should join Schumer to be sent back to the minor leagues!
Dump them both NOW!
rollingout.com/2025/11/10/j...
In the midst of all the attacks on our democracy & cowardice of our democratic leaders, this is story of working to address the inequities of our past.
We must keep strengthening our communities & be self-reflective about our own behavior, as we fight for democracy.
19thnews.org/2025/11/cath...
We must keep strengthening our communities & be self-reflective about our own behavior, as we fight for democracy.
19thnews.org/2025/11/cath...
For the first time, Catholic sisters return land to a Tribal nation
"This return represents more than the restoration of land — it is the restoration of balance, dignity, and our sacred connection to the places our ancestors once walked."
19thnews.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
In the midst of all the attacks on our democracy & cowardice of our democratic leaders, this is story of working to address the inequities of our past.
We must keep strengthening our communities & be self-reflective about our own behavior, as we fight for democracy.
19thnews.org/2025/11/cath...
We must keep strengthening our communities & be self-reflective about our own behavior, as we fight for democracy.
19thnews.org/2025/11/cath...
Schumer's flock.
a group of people in chicken costumes are walking down a street
ALT: a group of people in chicken costumes are walking down a street
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Schumer's flock.
What strong leadership looks like!
a man in a suit and tie stands at a podium with his hands in the air
ALT: a man in a suit and tie stands at a podium with his hands in the air
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 AM
What strong leadership looks like!
Maybe we need cage fights instead of primaries to show who will fight!
These eight senators are so far beyond belief. They are all Charlie Browns!
These eight senators are so far beyond belief. They are all Charlie Browns!
a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag
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media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Maybe we need cage fights instead of primaries to show who will fight!
These eight senators are so far beyond belief. They are all Charlie Browns!
These eight senators are so far beyond belief. They are all Charlie Browns!
How many of the defectors were younger than 60?
This is the old guard once again quaking in their boots, making the wrong choice & screwing future generations!
Unbelievable!!
This is the old guard once again quaking in their boots, making the wrong choice & screwing future generations!
Unbelievable!!
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 AM
How many of the defectors were younger than 60?
This is the old guard once again quaking in their boots, making the wrong choice & screwing future generations!
Unbelievable!!
This is the old guard once again quaking in their boots, making the wrong choice & screwing future generations!
Unbelievable!!
All the time spent to put pressure on republicans is wasted. The pain & suffering people endured was for nothing!
Spineless Dems who voted to pass the bill make lame arguments about why they gave the bully their lunch money.
Guess what, he will take everything you have from now until eternity!!
Spineless Dems who voted to pass the bill make lame arguments about why they gave the bully their lunch money.
Guess what, he will take everything you have from now until eternity!!
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 AM
All the time spent to put pressure on republicans is wasted. The pain & suffering people endured was for nothing!
Spineless Dems who voted to pass the bill make lame arguments about why they gave the bully their lunch money.
Guess what, he will take everything you have from now until eternity!!
Spineless Dems who voted to pass the bill make lame arguments about why they gave the bully their lunch money.
Guess what, he will take everything you have from now until eternity!!
Again, the Democrats cave! Schumer was again sidelined & unable to keep his causcus together.
Republicans are rock solid in their convictions & staying power than dems ever will be!
It is time to dump the pathetic democratic house & Senate members!
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Republicans are rock solid in their convictions & staying power than dems ever will be!
It is time to dump the pathetic democratic house & Senate members!
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Senators reach tentative deal to end the government shutdown
The deal, negotiated by a group of Democrats and GOP leaders, funds the government through Jan. 30. If it passes, it will still need to clear the House, which will likely take days.
www.nbcnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Again, the Democrats cave! Schumer was again sidelined & unable to keep his causcus together.
Republicans are rock solid in their convictions & staying power than dems ever will be!
It is time to dump the pathetic democratic house & Senate members!
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Republicans are rock solid in their convictions & staying power than dems ever will be!
It is time to dump the pathetic democratic house & Senate members!
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
The man who has rarely uttered anything but lies, especially about product development for "X", SpaceX, Tesla and now Boring.
He will lie, cheat, steal & defile anything to stay in power & be perceived as the leader of innovation.
He is to be banished, not revered!
fortune.com/2025/11/08/b...
He will lie, cheat, steal & defile anything to stay in power & be perceived as the leader of innovation.
He is to be banished, not revered!
fortune.com/2025/11/08/b...
Elon Musk’s Boring Company fined nearly $500K after it dumped tunnel drilling fluids into Las Vegas manholes—and then ‘feigned compliance’ and was caught doing it again | Fortune
A Nevada regulator accused Boring of dumping wastewater into a county sewage system, the latest in a series of violations against the tunneling startup.
fortune.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:52 AM
The man who has rarely uttered anything but lies, especially about product development for "X", SpaceX, Tesla and now Boring.
He will lie, cheat, steal & defile anything to stay in power & be perceived as the leader of innovation.
He is to be banished, not revered!
fortune.com/2025/11/08/b...
He will lie, cheat, steal & defile anything to stay in power & be perceived as the leader of innovation.
He is to be banished, not revered!
fortune.com/2025/11/08/b...
Proposing a one year extension of ACA subsidies makes sense to me. Now that republicans have rejected it, we should take the offer back & propose a two year extension!
I did this with my daughters when they were asking for something ridiculous, like now.
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
I did this with my daughters when they were asking for something ridiculous, like now.
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
E&E News: Senate Dems propose 1-year Obamacare subsidies punt in new shutdown offer
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his colleagues made the offer in Friday floor speeches.
subscriber.politicopro.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Proposing a one year extension of ACA subsidies makes sense to me. Now that republicans have rejected it, we should take the offer back & propose a two year extension!
I did this with my daughters when they were asking for something ridiculous, like now.
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
I did this with my daughters when they were asking for something ridiculous, like now.
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
Musk is being paid a trillion dollars to make Tesla Great Again.
The average Tesla worker would have to work 1.7 million years (per Google Gemini) to earn what Musk will earn in ten!
This is the same man who DOGED us. How fucked up is that!
www.npr.org/2025/11/06/n...
The average Tesla worker would have to work 1.7 million years (per Google Gemini) to earn what Musk will earn in ten!
This is the same man who DOGED us. How fucked up is that!
www.npr.org/2025/11/06/n...
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package
Tesla shareholders have approved a pay package for Elon Musk that could allow him to earn an unprecedented one trillion dollars' worth of stock.
www.npr.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Musk is being paid a trillion dollars to make Tesla Great Again.
The average Tesla worker would have to work 1.7 million years (per Google Gemini) to earn what Musk will earn in ten!
This is the same man who DOGED us. How fucked up is that!
www.npr.org/2025/11/06/n...
The average Tesla worker would have to work 1.7 million years (per Google Gemini) to earn what Musk will earn in ten!
This is the same man who DOGED us. How fucked up is that!
www.npr.org/2025/11/06/n...
Fetterman has impaired thinking from his stroke or he is a lying sack of shit who is just now showing his true self!
He comes to DC wearing hoodies like some rebellious teenager and sides with the party using their power to break the spirit of working Americans!
Shame!
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
He comes to DC wearing hoodies like some rebellious teenager and sides with the party using their power to break the spirit of working Americans!
Shame!
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
thehill.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Fetterman has impaired thinking from his stroke or he is a lying sack of shit who is just now showing his true self!
He comes to DC wearing hoodies like some rebellious teenager and sides with the party using their power to break the spirit of working Americans!
Shame!
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
He comes to DC wearing hoodies like some rebellious teenager and sides with the party using their power to break the spirit of working Americans!
Shame!
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
Please call, email or comment on their social media sites to tell McCrery Architects what you think about their design of the new $300 million White House Ballroom.
Be explicit and spread the word so others can contact them too!
They are desecrating the People's House!
mccreryarchitects.com
Be explicit and spread the word so others can contact them too!
They are desecrating the People's House!
mccreryarchitects.com
McCrery Architects
mccreryarchitects.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Please call, email or comment on their social media sites to tell McCrery Architects what you think about their design of the new $300 million White House Ballroom.
Be explicit and spread the word so others can contact them too!
They are desecrating the People's House!
mccreryarchitects.com
Be explicit and spread the word so others can contact them too!
They are desecrating the People's House!
mccreryarchitects.com
Here is an example of how gun violence is promoted on Amazon
We have power and should use it complain about every item promoting gun violence!
As benign as a short seems, when it crosses from political to personal and violent, we need to call it out!
www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Gun-...
We have power and should use it complain about every item promoting gun violence!
As benign as a short seems, when it crosses from political to personal and violent, we need to call it out!
www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Gun-...
Its Not A Gun Meme - Its a Cordless Hole Puncher Funny T-Shirt
www.amazon.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Here is an example of how gun violence is promoted on Amazon
We have power and should use it complain about every item promoting gun violence!
As benign as a short seems, when it crosses from political to personal and violent, we need to call it out!
www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Gun-...
We have power and should use it complain about every item promoting gun violence!
As benign as a short seems, when it crosses from political to personal and violent, we need to call it out!
www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Gun-...