@mrshockley.bsky.social
Former Special Ed. Teacher, now a happy city worker in a small town. Though I loved teaching and the kiddos.
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The car in my profile is an 1919 Ford Model T Speedster. It is a Florida Gator fan, loves to travel and usually votes Democrat.
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As soon as the governor signs this illegal bill, Missouri will be sued. I don't bluff and I usually win.
September 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
As soon as the governor signs this illegal bill, Missouri will be sued. I don't bluff and I usually win.
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No. Damn near all Democrats unequivocally condemned his killing and oppose who he was & what he espoused. That’s not “trashing” him. That’s disagreeing with him. Btw, all the voices on the right USING his killing to attack the left and push a war between good & evil is way more “disturbing & scary.”
September 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
No. Damn near all Democrats unequivocally condemned his killing and oppose who he was & what he espoused. That’s not “trashing” him. That’s disagreeing with him. Btw, all the voices on the right USING his killing to attack the left and push a war between good & evil is way more “disturbing & scary.”
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The guy who claims that Qatar gave us $1.2 trillion and Japan gave us $550 billion and the EU is giving us $700 billion as part of his “trade deals” fired the government statistician who reports employment numbers because he didn’t agree with them.
August 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The guy who claims that Qatar gave us $1.2 trillion and Japan gave us $550 billion and the EU is giving us $700 billion as part of his “trade deals” fired the government statistician who reports employment numbers because he didn’t agree with them.
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Hey MAGA:
Trump has not ruled out pardoning child sex trafficker Epsteins enabler Ghislaine Maxwell. Why? Cuz she knows things. A pardon would keep her from talking. A true warrior against trafficers would quickly say “Hell no”
This ok with you guys?
Trump has not ruled out pardoning child sex trafficker Epsteins enabler Ghislaine Maxwell. Why? Cuz she knows things. A pardon would keep her from talking. A true warrior against trafficers would quickly say “Hell no”
This ok with you guys?
July 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Hey MAGA:
Trump has not ruled out pardoning child sex trafficker Epsteins enabler Ghislaine Maxwell. Why? Cuz she knows things. A pardon would keep her from talking. A true warrior against trafficers would quickly say “Hell no”
This ok with you guys?
Trump has not ruled out pardoning child sex trafficker Epsteins enabler Ghislaine Maxwell. Why? Cuz she knows things. A pardon would keep her from talking. A true warrior against trafficers would quickly say “Hell no”
This ok with you guys?
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I never imagined that Jeffrey Epstein would be “the line” but here we are, so just pointing out that it’s an opportunity that is worth handling with care, cuz there may not be another one
July 18, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I never imagined that Jeffrey Epstein would be “the line” but here we are, so just pointing out that it’s an opportunity that is worth handling with care, cuz there may not be another one
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A corollary to this is that if you want people to be able to sit with this realization, it’s important to make them feel understood, not stupid. Providing an empathetic off-ramp (“that sucks that you were lied to”) is better than lecturing or shaming (“duh! how did you not see that?”) 2/
July 18, 2025 at 1:47 AM
A corollary to this is that if you want people to be able to sit with this realization, it’s important to make them feel understood, not stupid. Providing an empathetic off-ramp (“that sucks that you were lied to”) is better than lecturing or shaming (“duh! how did you not see that?”) 2/
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In my research on complicity one thing is clear: It is VERY hard for people to backtrack on rationalizations and self justifications, i.e., to admit they were wrong. People coming to a realization that they were scammed is a big deal; no one likes to admit they were fooled 1/
July 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
In my research on complicity one thing is clear: It is VERY hard for people to backtrack on rationalizations and self justifications, i.e., to admit they were wrong. People coming to a realization that they were scammed is a big deal; no one likes to admit they were fooled 1/
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"The Constitution, of course, grants Congress no express power to strip people of their citizenship, whether, in the exercise of the implied power to regulate foreign affairs or in the exercise of any specifically granted power." - Afroyim v. Rusk, 387 U.S. 253 (1967).
July 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
"The Constitution, of course, grants Congress no express power to strip people of their citizenship, whether, in the exercise of the implied power to regulate foreign affairs or in the exercise of any specifically granted power." - Afroyim v. Rusk, 387 U.S. 253 (1967).
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I don’t care what side of the aisle you’re on, the President of the United States even joking about revoking someone’s citizenship should be met with universal condemnation.
July 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I don’t care what side of the aisle you’re on, the President of the United States even joking about revoking someone’s citizenship should be met with universal condemnation.
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I don’t give a fuck right now where u stand on forgiving student loans, government-run grocery stores, or the Middle East. If u support freedom, democracy, the rule of law, & basic human decency, I’m with u. I’m in your tent. Wake the fuck up. We’re fighting fascism. NOTHING else matters right now.
July 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I don’t give a fuck right now where u stand on forgiving student loans, government-run grocery stores, or the Middle East. If u support freedom, democracy, the rule of law, & basic human decency, I’m with u. I’m in your tent. Wake the fuck up. We’re fighting fascism. NOTHING else matters right now.
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Americans have been duped.
Every other advanced country has universal healthcare, universal education, paid family leave, paid maternity leave, at least 6 weeks paid vacation, living wages, and a commitment to green energy.
That’s how you make America great.
Every other advanced country has universal healthcare, universal education, paid family leave, paid maternity leave, at least 6 weeks paid vacation, living wages, and a commitment to green energy.
That’s how you make America great.
July 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Americans have been duped.
Every other advanced country has universal healthcare, universal education, paid family leave, paid maternity leave, at least 6 weeks paid vacation, living wages, and a commitment to green energy.
That’s how you make America great.
Every other advanced country has universal healthcare, universal education, paid family leave, paid maternity leave, at least 6 weeks paid vacation, living wages, and a commitment to green energy.
That’s how you make America great.
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A 249 year old experiment in freedom and democracy. A 249 year old experiment in “We the people.” It’s worth defending. It’s worth fighting for. It’s worth preserving.
So do it. So let’s do it.
So do it. So let’s do it.
July 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A 249 year old experiment in freedom and democracy. A 249 year old experiment in “We the people.” It’s worth defending. It’s worth fighting for. It’s worth preserving.
So do it. So let’s do it.
So do it. So let’s do it.
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Yes, the two party duopoly is broken. I’ve been saying for years we need a 3rd & even a 4th political party. But @elonmusk is an utterly dishonest broker/divider/spreader of dangerous disinformation. Anyone joining him & his new “political party” should have their head examined.
July 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Yes, the two party duopoly is broken. I’ve been saying for years we need a 3rd & even a 4th political party. But @elonmusk is an utterly dishonest broker/divider/spreader of dangerous disinformation. Anyone joining him & his new “political party” should have their head examined.
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Don’t for one second, not one millisecond, say babies drowning in Texas is justified because of their parent’s vote.
Jesus Christ. Be better.
Jesus Christ. Be better.
July 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Don’t for one second, not one millisecond, say babies drowning in Texas is justified because of their parent’s vote.
Jesus Christ. Be better.
Jesus Christ. Be better.
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Explain the Big Ugly budget bill to me like I’m five…
Seriously, this demo is a must see—anyone can understand it.
Share it with family and friends.
#VoteNo
Seriously, this demo is a must see—anyone can understand it.
Share it with family and friends.
#VoteNo
July 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Explain the Big Ugly budget bill to me like I’m five…
Seriously, this demo is a must see—anyone can understand it.
Share it with family and friends.
#VoteNo
Seriously, this demo is a must see—anyone can understand it.
Share it with family and friends.
#VoteNo
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Immigration is such a great thing for this country. Immigrants add so much to American life and to our economy. We need to greatly expand the number of immigrants we take in every year. We need to make it a hell of a lot easier & faster for immigrants to become American citizens.
June 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Immigration is such a great thing for this country. Immigrants add so much to American life and to our economy. We need to greatly expand the number of immigrants we take in every year. We need to make it a hell of a lot easier & faster for immigrants to become American citizens.
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We the people have spoken. Congress must do their job and represent the will of the nation. Say NO to “King” Donakd!
"Do you want America to be at war with Iran?"
No: 85%
Yes: 5%
YouGov / June 22, 2025
No: 85%
Yes: 5%
YouGov / June 22, 2025
June 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
We the people have spoken. Congress must do their job and represent the will of the nation. Say NO to “King” Donakd!
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This is not about the merits of Iran’s nuclear program. No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress. This is an unambiguous impeachable offense.
June 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
This is not about the merits of Iran’s nuclear program. No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress. This is an unambiguous impeachable offense.
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Holy shit. India’s Foreign Secretary just shut down Trump’s claim he brokered peace between India and Pakistan. Modi told him: “There was never any discussion… about a trade deal or U.S. mediation… India has neither accepted mediation, nor does it do so—and never will.”
June 19, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Holy shit. India’s Foreign Secretary just shut down Trump’s claim he brokered peace between India and Pakistan. Modi told him: “There was never any discussion… about a trade deal or U.S. mediation… India has neither accepted mediation, nor does it do so—and never will.”
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I don't know about you...but I'm disturbed by the amount of hell NOT being raised by leadership about masked individuals jumping out of unmarked vans, refusing to identify themselves...and just shoving people into a Goddamn vehicle and whisking them away.
June 18, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I don't know about you...but I'm disturbed by the amount of hell NOT being raised by leadership about masked individuals jumping out of unmarked vans, refusing to identify themselves...and just shoving people into a Goddamn vehicle and whisking them away.
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