Jose Torres
@josetorresaz5.bsky.social
In 2018, I ran for the US Congress - somebody had to do something, right? Much has changed - divorced, kids are grown - I had a Twitter account, now it is on BlueSky with the same handle
I seek to one day be the greatest civics teacher, ever. Like ever.
I seek to one day be the greatest civics teacher, ever. Like ever.
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Jose Torres
@josetorresaz5.bsky.social
· Dec 10
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Today, in 4 hrs,I wrote an open letter to the people of Syria, about their four choices:
* Western Democratic Republic, or
* classic ethnic/religious dictatorship, or
* Russian-style mafia-ocracy, or
* Chinese-style State-Incorporated, or
(vassal/new)
Please share
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* Western Democratic Republic, or
* classic ethnic/religious dictatorship, or
* Russian-style mafia-ocracy, or
* Chinese-style State-Incorporated, or
(vassal/new)
Please share
open.substack.com/pub/josetorr...
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Have ANY of the House Republicans who have been off work since September 19th (before the shutdown) held even ONE Town Hall for their constituents?
Has any journalist even bothered asking this?
Has any journalist even bothered asking this?
October 29, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Have ANY of the House Republicans who have been off work since September 19th (before the shutdown) held even ONE Town Hall for their constituents?
Has any journalist even bothered asking this?
Has any journalist even bothered asking this?
If another shooting happens today, what's the first thing to do? Please help this gain traction - because the only way to "win" a civil war is to find a way to negotiate a way out of it.
That doesn't mean kiss anyone's butt. Lincoln didn't.
But first...
t.co/8Rd5NAo9a0
That doesn't mean kiss anyone's butt. Lincoln didn't.
But first...
t.co/8Rd5NAo9a0
https://youtube.com/shorts/L8qjfPwWSPI?feature=share
t.co
September 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
If another shooting happens today, what's the first thing to do? Please help this gain traction - because the only way to "win" a civil war is to find a way to negotiate a way out of it.
That doesn't mean kiss anyone's butt. Lincoln didn't.
But first...
t.co/8Rd5NAo9a0
That doesn't mean kiss anyone's butt. Lincoln didn't.
But first...
t.co/8Rd5NAo9a0
I need help finding any post from #CharlieKirk like the (fictitious) one I made below.
If only....
I put a thread on Twitter, because I'm over there still fighting the good fight.
Just to repeat here - I reject all #PoliticalViolence. All. See 🧵
x.com/JoseTorresAZ...
If only....
I put a thread on Twitter, because I'm over there still fighting the good fight.
Just to repeat here - I reject all #PoliticalViolence. All. See 🧵
x.com/JoseTorresAZ...
September 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I need help finding any post from #CharlieKirk like the (fictitious) one I made below.
If only....
I put a thread on Twitter, because I'm over there still fighting the good fight.
Just to repeat here - I reject all #PoliticalViolence. All. See 🧵
x.com/JoseTorresAZ...
If only....
I put a thread on Twitter, because I'm over there still fighting the good fight.
Just to repeat here - I reject all #PoliticalViolence. All. See 🧵
x.com/JoseTorresAZ...
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I must have missed all the Law and Order SVU episodes where they didn't interview the victims and just asked the criminals what happened.
August 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I must have missed all the Law and Order SVU episodes where they didn't interview the victims and just asked the criminals what happened.
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blogmaverick.com/2011/09/19/t...
I’m fine with paying more taxes. The unrealized capital gains tax was literally the biggest economy killer tax ever proposed
I’m fine with paying more taxes. The unrealized capital gains tax was literally the biggest economy killer tax ever proposed
August 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
blogmaverick.com/2011/09/19/t...
I’m fine with paying more taxes. The unrealized capital gains tax was literally the biggest economy killer tax ever proposed
I’m fine with paying more taxes. The unrealized capital gains tax was literally the biggest economy killer tax ever proposed
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Reposted by Jose Torres
Neil deGrass Tyson: "How sad it must be believing that scientists, historians, scholars, economists, journalists devoted their entire lives to deceiving you, but a reality-TV star proven in court to be a lying felon is your beacon of truth & honesty"
August 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Neil deGrass Tyson: "How sad it must be believing that scientists, historians, scholars, economists, journalists devoted their entire lives to deceiving you, but a reality-TV star proven in court to be a lying felon is your beacon of truth & honesty"
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It isn't until the 26th paragraph that there is mention that what Trump is doing is being challenged as illegal. And it accepts Trump's stated rationale to act.
Here is what I think: Trump is illegally deploying the military in blue cities to set the stage to interfere with the 2026 elections.
Here is what I think: Trump is illegally deploying the military in blue cities to set the stage to interfere with the 2026 elections.
August 24, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It isn't until the 26th paragraph that there is mention that what Trump is doing is being challenged as illegal. And it accepts Trump's stated rationale to act.
Here is what I think: Trump is illegally deploying the military in blue cities to set the stage to interfere with the 2026 elections.
Here is what I think: Trump is illegally deploying the military in blue cities to set the stage to interfere with the 2026 elections.
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Proud to announce that we’ve been nominated for six Online Journalism Awards, including General Excellence in Journalism!
Here's a thread of some of our amazing stories that've been recognized this year. 🧵
Here's a thread of some of our amazing stories that've been recognized this year. 🧵
2025 Online Journalism Awards
awards.journalists.org
August 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Proud to announce that we’ve been nominated for six Online Journalism Awards, including General Excellence in Journalism!
Here's a thread of some of our amazing stories that've been recognized this year. 🧵
Here's a thread of some of our amazing stories that've been recognized this year. 🧵
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The process of fixing our society from Trumpism requires a reckoning to be completed, one voter at a time. The growth of NeverTrump helps, but we must expand the coalitions - and the next people are voters who thought he would do better with the economy.
Please share
youtube.com/shorts/0QP0L...
Please share
youtube.com/shorts/0QP0L...
Bigly- Trump 50 yard line FG Field goal
YouTube video by OnCivics - with Spokesman Jose Torres
youtube.com
August 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The process of fixing our society from Trumpism requires a reckoning to be completed, one voter at a time. The growth of NeverTrump helps, but we must expand the coalitions - and the next people are voters who thought he would do better with the economy.
Please share
youtube.com/shorts/0QP0L...
Please share
youtube.com/shorts/0QP0L...
The process of fixing our society from Trumpism requires a reckoning to be completed, one voter at a time. The growth of NeverTrump helps, but we must expand the coalitions - and the next people are voters who thought he would do better with the economy.
Please share
youtube.com/shorts/0QP0L...
Please share
youtube.com/shorts/0QP0L...
Bigly- Trump 50 yard line FG Field goal
YouTube video by OnCivics - with Spokesman Jose Torres
youtube.com
August 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The process of fixing our society from Trumpism requires a reckoning to be completed, one voter at a time. The growth of NeverTrump helps, but we must expand the coalitions - and the next people are voters who thought he would do better with the economy.
Please share
youtube.com/shorts/0QP0L...
Please share
youtube.com/shorts/0QP0L...
Serious request:
Can we get a serious discussion of Mamdani's most important economic proposals and A) how they would impact NYC, & B) how/if/why this might or might not apply 2 the rest of the nation?
I had been heads-down on other topics, but now it is clear we must understand Mamdani-onomics
+
Can we get a serious discussion of Mamdani's most important economic proposals and A) how they would impact NYC, & B) how/if/why this might or might not apply 2 the rest of the nation?
I had been heads-down on other topics, but now it is clear we must understand Mamdani-onomics
+
“Tonight is his night. He deserved it. He won.”
The result in New York City, if it holds, is a seismic event not just for the city but for the Democratic Party, making the 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani the clear frontrunner heading into November.
The result in New York City, if it holds, is a seismic event not just for the city but for the Democratic Party, making the 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani the clear frontrunner heading into November.
“He won”: Andrew Cuomo acknowledges Zohran Mamdani’s stunning primary victory
New Yorkers chose the guy who was everywhere—not the guy who saw danger everywhere.
www.motherjones.com
June 26, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Serious request:
Can we get a serious discussion of Mamdani's most important economic proposals and A) how they would impact NYC, & B) how/if/why this might or might not apply 2 the rest of the nation?
I had been heads-down on other topics, but now it is clear we must understand Mamdani-onomics
+
Can we get a serious discussion of Mamdani's most important economic proposals and A) how they would impact NYC, & B) how/if/why this might or might not apply 2 the rest of the nation?
I had been heads-down on other topics, but now it is clear we must understand Mamdani-onomics
+
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As far as neo-Nazis themselves are concerned, Musk's gesture was exactly what it looked like.
Reporting by @davidgilbert.bsky.social. (Hat-tip to @jscram3254.bsky.social for sending this to me.)
www.wired.com/story/neo-na...
Reporting by @davidgilbert.bsky.social. (Hat-tip to @jscram3254.bsky.social for sending this to me.)
www.wired.com/story/neo-na...
Neo-Nazis Love the Nazi-Like Salutes Elon Musk Made at Trump's Inauguration
The far right is celebrating what it views as a clear signal from the X owner and Donald Trump associate, who made the gestures on stage Monday.
www.wired.com
January 20, 2025 at 10:51 PM
As far as neo-Nazis themselves are concerned, Musk's gesture was exactly what it looked like.
Reporting by @davidgilbert.bsky.social. (Hat-tip to @jscram3254.bsky.social for sending this to me.)
www.wired.com/story/neo-na...
Reporting by @davidgilbert.bsky.social. (Hat-tip to @jscram3254.bsky.social for sending this to me.)
www.wired.com/story/neo-na...
Literally LOL
if we are all going to be forced to relive 2016, they should at the very least let us see mad max fury road in theaters again
January 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Literally LOL
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Martin Luther King Jr. said that “the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge.” We are in a time of challenge.
The question for every leader, every citizen is where do you stand?
The question for every leader, every citizen is where do you stand?
Now Is the Time for Courage
From Marc | I started Democracy Docket to be fearlessly independent and unapologetically pro-democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. said that “the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge.” We are in a time of challenge.
The question for every leader, every citizen is where do you stand?
The question for every leader, every citizen is where do you stand?
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Welcome to the class of Gaslighting 101. Take notes, it's a four-year course.
January 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Welcome to the class of Gaslighting 101. Take notes, it's a four-year course.
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Obama’s inauguration -
28 degrees
I’m going to leave this here ALL day Jan. 20 …..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
28 degrees
I’m going to leave this here ALL day Jan. 20 …..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
January 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Obama’s inauguration -
28 degrees
I’m going to leave this here ALL day Jan. 20 …..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
28 degrees
I’m going to leave this here ALL day Jan. 20 …..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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God, I can't describe how passionately I dream about working at an old-school rock music radio station and writing about whales and Antarctic exploration without having a single thought about war and global politics.
January 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
God, I can't describe how passionately I dream about working at an old-school rock music radio station and writing about whales and Antarctic exploration without having a single thought about war and global politics.
It is 6:21PM Eastern time.
Has he violated the Constitution yet? He still has about 5.66 hours left if he wants to get a perfect record this time.
No taking days off from breaking everything we hold sacred.
This picture is a metaphor for his actual desire to improve people’s lives as POTUS.
Has he violated the Constitution yet? He still has about 5.66 hours left if he wants to get a perfect record this time.
No taking days off from breaking everything we hold sacred.
This picture is a metaphor for his actual desire to improve people’s lives as POTUS.
January 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
It is 6:21PM Eastern time.
Has he violated the Constitution yet? He still has about 5.66 hours left if he wants to get a perfect record this time.
No taking days off from breaking everything we hold sacred.
This picture is a metaphor for his actual desire to improve people’s lives as POTUS.
Has he violated the Constitution yet? He still has about 5.66 hours left if he wants to get a perfect record this time.
No taking days off from breaking everything we hold sacred.
This picture is a metaphor for his actual desire to improve people’s lives as POTUS.
When opposing trump, pick your battles.
We cannot do anything about this one, but remember it when dysfunction comes out of the house intelligence committee.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/u...
We cannot do anything about this one, but remember it when dysfunction comes out of the house intelligence committee.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/u...
Johnson Ousts Turner as Intelligence Chairman, Bowing to Trump (Gift Article)
Representative Michael R. Turner, Republican of Ohio, had at times been critical of the president-elect. He told people that he was axed after an edict from Mar-a-Lago.
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
When opposing trump, pick your battles.
We cannot do anything about this one, but remember it when dysfunction comes out of the house intelligence committee.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/u...
We cannot do anything about this one, but remember it when dysfunction comes out of the house intelligence committee.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/u...
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I couldn’t sleep, so I watched his speech again. And then I made this because, honestly, I’m going to need the reminder. Maybe you will, too.
#KeeperOfTheFlame
#KeeperOfTheFlame
January 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I couldn’t sleep, so I watched his speech again. And then I made this because, honestly, I’m going to need the reminder. Maybe you will, too.
#KeeperOfTheFlame
#KeeperOfTheFlame
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Comedian, commentator and all around good guy, Christopher Titus @titusnation.bsky.social has had a belly full of Zuck and is focusing on moving his community of followers here. Let's give them a warm welcome and follow shall we?
January 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Comedian, commentator and all around good guy, Christopher Titus @titusnation.bsky.social has had a belly full of Zuck and is focusing on moving his community of followers here. Let's give them a warm welcome and follow shall we?
Reposted by Jose Torres
Reposted by Jose Torres
Who else is really looking forward to not watching the Inauguration?
👀 👎
👀 👎
January 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Who else is really looking forward to not watching the Inauguration?
👀 👎
👀 👎
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I did indeed say that.
to @briantylercohen.bsky.social at the 4:23 mark. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up_Y...
to @briantylercohen.bsky.social at the 4:23 mark. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up_Y...
January 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I did indeed say that.
to @briantylercohen.bsky.social at the 4:23 mark. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up_Y...
to @briantylercohen.bsky.social at the 4:23 mark. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up_Y...