Mickey Rottinghaus
@golfsobad.bsky.social
A work in progress, but determined to be fearless about surviving this cruel world, and finding things to appreciate in it.
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This is an inspiration for a really phenomenal piece of writing FROM me.
Not sure when I will get it written and revised and edited well enough to be published but, make no mistake: Barack Obama inspired it and ME!
Not sure when I will get it written and revised and edited well enough to be published but, make no mistake: Barack Obama inspired it and ME!
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Smith + Epstein = War
January 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Smith + Epstein = War
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The Constitution is very clear: War powers belong to Congress, not the White House.
Contact your senators and demand that they check the regime’s lawless violence — or there’s no telling where this will end.
Contact your senators and demand that they check the regime’s lawless violence — or there’s no telling where this will end.
Tell Congress: No War With Venezuela
The Trump regime has been amassing forces in the Caribbean as it threatens war against Venezuela. Over the past few months, they’ve bombed small boats in the Caribbean and Pacific that they claim were...
act.indivisible.org
January 3, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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So the US has just unilaterally invaded a country and kidnapped its leader without even bothering with a pretext this time?
January 3, 2026 at 12:34 PM
So the US has just unilaterally invaded a country and kidnapped its leader without even bothering with a pretext this time?
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They’re strip-searching children at school
January 3, 2026 at 1:53 AM
They’re strip-searching children at school
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Weekly Protest at Franklin & Elliott in CH MONDAYS
Rally · Volunteer organized
Mondays
7:30am EST + 1 more time
East Franklin Street & South Elliott Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Rally · Volunteer organized
Mondays
7:30am EST + 1 more time
East Franklin Street & South Elliott Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Weekly Protest at Franklin & Elliott in CH MONDAYS · Indivisible
Stand Up for Democracy and Justice!
Join us every Monday at the corner of Franklin St & Elliott Rd in Chapel Hill for a weekly, peaceful, nonpartisan protest and call to action. Free parking at the C...
www.mobilize.us
January 3, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Weekly Protest at Franklin & Elliott in CH MONDAYS
Rally · Volunteer organized
Mondays
7:30am EST + 1 more time
East Franklin Street & South Elliott Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Rally · Volunteer organized
Mondays
7:30am EST + 1 more time
East Franklin Street & South Elliott Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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Jack Smith's deposition must be bigger news
"There is no historical analog for what..Trump did..[H]e was free to say he thought he won..He was even free to say falsely that he won..But..he was not free to..violate federal law and use knowingly false statements..to target lawful government function"
"There is no historical analog for what..Trump did..[H]e was free to say he thought he won..He was even free to say falsely that he won..But..he was not free to..violate federal law and use knowingly false statements..to target lawful government function"
January 2, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Jack Smith's deposition must be bigger news
"There is no historical analog for what..Trump did..[H]e was free to say he thought he won..He was even free to say falsely that he won..But..he was not free to..violate federal law and use knowingly false statements..to target lawful government function"
"There is no historical analog for what..Trump did..[H]e was free to say he thought he won..He was even free to say falsely that he won..But..he was not free to..violate federal law and use knowingly false statements..to target lawful government function"
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I’m thinking this morning about all the people I spoke to last year who were absolutely convinced, and tried to convince me, that Trump would be antiwar compared to Biden and Harris.
In the past week alone he has attacked Nigeria and then Venezuela and also threatened to attack Iran (again).
In the past week alone he has attacked Nigeria and then Venezuela and also threatened to attack Iran (again).
January 3, 2026 at 1:18 PM
I’m thinking this morning about all the people I spoke to last year who were absolutely convinced, and tried to convince me, that Trump would be antiwar compared to Biden and Harris.
In the past week alone he has attacked Nigeria and then Venezuela and also threatened to attack Iran (again).
In the past week alone he has attacked Nigeria and then Venezuela and also threatened to attack Iran (again).
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The thing about Venezuela is that we need to see the Epstein Files.
January 3, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The thing about Venezuela is that we need to see the Epstein Files.
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Whatever happens now, we absolutely cannot allow Trump's refusal to seek Congressional authorization for what appears to be a large scale military attack on another country vanish from the media discussion, which already appears to be happening.
January 3, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Whatever happens now, we absolutely cannot allow Trump's refusal to seek Congressional authorization for what appears to be a large scale military attack on another country vanish from the media discussion, which already appears to be happening.
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I think when we are fighting both ignorance and anti-intellectual demagoguery retreating from eloquence out of fear is ceding ground to the vicious idiots.
January 2, 2026 at 4:16 PM
I think when we are fighting both ignorance and anti-intellectual demagoguery retreating from eloquence out of fear is ceding ground to the vicious idiots.
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If Nicolás Maduro stands trial in the United States and gets convicted of 34 felonies, does that mean he’s qualified to be our next president now?
Just checking what the standards are these days.
Just checking what the standards are these days.
January 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM
If Nicolás Maduro stands trial in the United States and gets convicted of 34 felonies, does that mean he’s qualified to be our next president now?
Just checking what the standards are these days.
Just checking what the standards are these days.
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I would wager that the actual reason why no prior sitting president has apparently ever taken the Montreal Cognitive Assessment test, is that no prior president or VP since the test's creation in 1996 has ever engaged in behavior that is as suggestive of cognitive impairment as Trump has.
Trump again says his health is “PERFECT” and claims he “ACED” his third straight cognitive exam, a test given by doctors to detect signs of dementia
January 3, 2026 at 3:58 AM
I would wager that the actual reason why no prior sitting president has apparently ever taken the Montreal Cognitive Assessment test, is that no prior president or VP since the test's creation in 1996 has ever engaged in behavior that is as suggestive of cognitive impairment as Trump has.
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"I didn’t trust them then and we see now that they blatantly lied to Congress..."
-- Senator Andy Kim
-- Senator Andy Kim
January 3, 2026 at 11:59 AM
"I didn’t trust them then and we see now that they blatantly lied to Congress..."
-- Senator Andy Kim
-- Senator Andy Kim
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The US has launched an unprovoked and illegal attack on Venezuela.
This is a brazen attempt to secure control over Venezuelan natural resources.
It is an act of war that puts the lives of millions of people at risk, and should be condemned by anyone who believes in sovereignty & international law.
This is a brazen attempt to secure control over Venezuelan natural resources.
It is an act of war that puts the lives of millions of people at risk, and should be condemned by anyone who believes in sovereignty & international law.
January 3, 2026 at 10:26 AM
The US has launched an unprovoked and illegal attack on Venezuela.
This is a brazen attempt to secure control over Venezuelan natural resources.
It is an act of war that puts the lives of millions of people at risk, and should be condemned by anyone who believes in sovereignty & international law.
This is a brazen attempt to secure control over Venezuelan natural resources.
It is an act of war that puts the lives of millions of people at risk, and should be condemned by anyone who believes in sovereignty & international law.
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Guess how many people told me that they were voting for Trump or not voting for Harris because they thought Trump WOULD LOWER COSTS & not start any wars.
Many...Including some Bernie bros & DSA-holes
Now, how this is going to help lower costs in the United States?
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
Many...Including some Bernie bros & DSA-holes
Now, how this is going to help lower costs in the United States?
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela, Trump says Maduro captured and flown out of the country
Soon after the U.S. carried out military strikes inside Venezuela, President Trump said the nation's President Nicolás Maduro had been captured and flown out.
www.cbsnews.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Guess how many people told me that they were voting for Trump or not voting for Harris because they thought Trump WOULD LOWER COSTS & not start any wars.
Many...Including some Bernie bros & DSA-holes
Now, how this is going to help lower costs in the United States?
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
Many...Including some Bernie bros & DSA-holes
Now, how this is going to help lower costs in the United States?
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
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The president needs to be impeached, convicted and removed.
Caracas is under attack.
January 3, 2026 at 6:34 AM
The president needs to be impeached, convicted and removed.
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fwiw it’s been about six weeks since Trump pardoned the former president of Honduras who had been convicted of trafficking drugs into the US
January 3, 2026 at 10:47 AM
fwiw it’s been about six weeks since Trump pardoned the former president of Honduras who had been convicted of trafficking drugs into the US
The US did not “without warning” start bombing Caracas. This circus regime has been murdering Venezuelans at sea without any consequences for months and stealing their oil tankers while every official stayed silent about it. Each and every one of them guilty of enabling this escalation of war.
January 3, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Tonight, the President of the United States has launched an unconstitutional war of aggression, dooming another generation to spill their blood for oil, and lay waste to a sovereign nation.
I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.
I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.
January 3, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Tonight, the President of the United States has launched an unconstitutional war of aggression, dooming another generation to spill their blood for oil, and lay waste to a sovereign nation.
I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.
I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.
The Republican members of Congress are guilty of abdicating their power and authority and have allowed the king to rule.
January 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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A Mad King has usurped the power of Congress—which represents the American people. That is, he has seized power that belongs to you and me collectively. He has declared war without consultation with or approval from Congress. And with no imminent threat. This is a profound betrayal of the republic.
January 3, 2026 at 10:11 AM
A Mad King has usurped the power of Congress—which represents the American people. That is, he has seized power that belongs to you and me collectively. He has declared war without consultation with or approval from Congress. And with no imminent threat. This is a profound betrayal of the republic.
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This is not a *bad cold*
My husband almost died from it a few years ago (hospitalized for 2 weeks).
#GetVaxxed
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
My husband almost died from it a few years ago (hospitalized for 2 weeks).
#GetVaxxed
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows
Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.
www.npr.org
January 2, 2026 at 9:43 PM
This is not a *bad cold*
My husband almost died from it a few years ago (hospitalized for 2 weeks).
#GetVaxxed
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
My husband almost died from it a few years ago (hospitalized for 2 weeks).
#GetVaxxed
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
If true, this is kidnapping and will lead to no good outcome.
Trump reports the US Army has captured Maduro.
January 3, 2026 at 10:57 AM
If true, this is kidnapping and will lead to no good outcome.
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JUST IN: Trump says the U.S. has captured Maduro and his wife and flown them out of the country.
January 3, 2026 at 9:26 AM
JUST IN: Trump says the U.S. has captured Maduro and his wife and flown them out of the country.