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@musicalcats.bsky.social
I serve in the highest calling of a democracy: private citizen (props to Tony Blinken). Seek fairness, kindness, integrity, truth-telling, and unselfishness in govt and Corporate world. I block accounts seeking $ and other stuff.
ICYMI — Peter said to the Roman centurion: God has shown me that I should not call any person common or unclean
— Acts 10:28 ESV
— Acts 10:28 ESV
Trump on Somalis: "We're gonna go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country. Ilhan Omar is garbage. She's garbage. Her friends are garbage."
December 4, 2025 at 1:31 AM
ICYMI — Peter said to the Roman centurion: God has shown me that I should not call any person common or unclean
— Acts 10:28 ESV
— Acts 10:28 ESV
Could we get in on Hegseth’s Signal chat for that attack, please, Sir?
Trump on his boat strikes: "We're gonna start very soon on land, and I'm sure you're thrilled to hear that."
December 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Could we get in on Hegseth’s Signal chat for that attack, please, Sir?
Given the types of bad actors on today’s war fighting stage, they’ll pay that price, and more.
Must read by @marknevitt.bsky.social on why killing survivors at sea is a moral & strategic disaster for all of us:
"If America chooses a path where killing defenseless survivors becomes acceptable, American servicemembers will pay the price for that choice."
www.justsecurity.org/125998/boat-...
"If America chooses a path where killing defenseless survivors becomes acceptable, American servicemembers will pay the price for that choice."
www.justsecurity.org/125998/boat-...
Killing Shipwrecked Survivors is Not Just Illegal—It Endangers U.S. Servicemembers
If the United States chooses a path where killing defenseless survivors becomes acceptable, American servicemembers will pay the price for that choice.
www.justsecurity.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Given the types of bad actors on today’s war fighting stage, they’ll pay that price, and more.
Because incivility and dress code are the biggest transportation problems we face today, Sir.
Duffy: "We've asked Americans to bring their better selves, to bring the civility back to travel. To say please and thank you ... maybe not wear pajamas or slippers on the airplane."
December 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Because incivility and dress code are the biggest transportation problems we face today, Sir.
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Here are US military lawyers stating clearly that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's "kill everybody" orders are either (1) war crimes or (2) murder.
Either way, expect prosecutions in the future.
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
Either way, expect prosecutions in the future.
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
November 30, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Here are US military lawyers stating clearly that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's "kill everybody" orders are either (1) war crimes or (2) murder.
Either way, expect prosecutions in the future.
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
Either way, expect prosecutions in the future.
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
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"If the U.S. military operation is not an armed conflict of any kind, these orders to kill helpless civilians clinging to the wreckage of a vessel our military destroyed would subject everyone from SECDEF down to the individual who pulled the trigger to prosecution under U.S. law for murder."
Here are US military lawyers stating clearly that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's "kill everybody" orders are either (1) war crimes or (2) murder.
Either way, expect prosecutions in the future.
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
Either way, expect prosecutions in the future.
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
November 30, 2025 at 4:39 AM
"If the U.S. military operation is not an armed conflict of any kind, these orders to kill helpless civilians clinging to the wreckage of a vessel our military destroyed would subject everyone from SECDEF down to the individual who pulled the trigger to prosecution under U.S. law for murder."
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The Atlantic has chosen 65 titles to help foster a child’s lifelong relationship with books and to give these formative works the respect and scrutiny they deserve. Ellen Cushing explains why she chose "The Snowy Day." Explore the full list at the link: theatln.tc/ktFFrmrR
November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Atlantic has chosen 65 titles to help foster a child’s lifelong relationship with books and to give these formative works the respect and scrutiny they deserve. Ellen Cushing explains why she chose "The Snowy Day." Explore the full list at the link: theatln.tc/ktFFrmrR
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Every single congressional Democrat needs to be out there, right now, insisting that Pete Hegseth resign right now and announcing that he will be held accountable for committing war crimes.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Every single congressional Democrat needs to be out there, right now, insisting that Pete Hegseth resign right now and announcing that he will be held accountable for committing war crimes.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
Can we acknowledge the deep harm of CSA? Can we nurture victims more and stop patting predators on the back?
Jesus said, Whoso shall offend one of these little ones .. it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Matthew 18:6
Jesus said, Whoso shall offend one of these little ones .. it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Matthew 18:6
Church leaders held meetings where children were told to forgive the man who sexually abused them and forget the abuse.
An internal church document also suggests that, when appropriate, both parties be brought together for a discussion.
With @startribune.com
An internal church document also suggests that, when appropriate, both parties be brought together for a discussion.
With @startribune.com
5 Takeaways From Our Investigation Into How Leaders of a Minnesota Church Community Enabled a Child Abuser
ProPublica and the Minnesota Star Tribune found that victims of abuse within an Old Apostolic Lutheran Church community in Duluth were told to forgive and forget. Here’s what to know from our reportin...
www.propublica.org
November 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Can we acknowledge the deep harm of CSA? Can we nurture victims more and stop patting predators on the back?
Jesus said, Whoso shall offend one of these little ones .. it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Matthew 18:6
Jesus said, Whoso shall offend one of these little ones .. it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Matthew 18:6
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
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I thought the earlier news from A&M was bad, but this is incredibly bleak. It’s close to the point of not having a functional university.
Message to all faculty: your expertise is no longer trusted or valued at this so-called “university.”
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I thought the earlier news from A&M was bad, but this is incredibly bleak. It’s close to the point of not having a functional university.
So good!
November 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
So good!
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Re: Epstein’s emails
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Re: Epstein’s emails
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We followed a court order and worked quickly to make sure that nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare, including about 270,000 kids, had food to eat.
Now, President Trump wants to yank that money away from hungry kids, families, and seniors in Wisconsin? Hell no.
Now, President Trump wants to yank that money away from hungry kids, families, and seniors in Wisconsin? Hell no.
November 10, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We followed a court order and worked quickly to make sure that nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare, including about 270,000 kids, had food to eat.
Now, President Trump wants to yank that money away from hungry kids, families, and seniors in Wisconsin? Hell no.
Now, President Trump wants to yank that money away from hungry kids, families, and seniors in Wisconsin? Hell no.
Fair.
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Fair.
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This is another Trump crime against humanity.
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This is another Trump crime against humanity.
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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This week’s “SNL” cold open highlights the show’s approach to a firehose of news, Erik Adams writes: Dump it into James Austin Johnson’s catchall monologues as Trump, and save the rest of the episode for sillier fare.
Pay Attention to the First 10 Minutes of SNL
James Austin Johnson's catchall monologues have become an ideal format for the recent onslaught of political news.
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
This week’s “SNL” cold open highlights the show’s approach to a firehose of news, Erik Adams writes: Dump it into James Austin Johnson’s catchall monologues as Trump, and save the rest of the episode for sillier fare.
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Tom Hanks explains to Stephen Colbert why he masks on the subway:
"I'm doing a play right now so I cannot get sick... I've had COVID enough in my life, I don't need to do that again. So I'm wearing this for health reasons."
Thank you Tom! Masks are still a key part of public health.
"I'm doing a play right now so I cannot get sick... I've had COVID enough in my life, I don't need to do that again. So I'm wearing this for health reasons."
Thank you Tom! Masks are still a key part of public health.
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Tom Hanks explains to Stephen Colbert why he masks on the subway:
"I'm doing a play right now so I cannot get sick... I've had COVID enough in my life, I don't need to do that again. So I'm wearing this for health reasons."
Thank you Tom! Masks are still a key part of public health.
"I'm doing a play right now so I cannot get sick... I've had COVID enough in my life, I don't need to do that again. So I'm wearing this for health reasons."
Thank you Tom! Masks are still a key part of public health.
Twenty years ago, my beautiful Hispanic neighbors put their lives at risk to help the police catch drug dealers in our neighborhood. Through their children, they said, “We can move, but Teresa is our friend and she has a house and shouldn’t have to move.” I always want neighbors like that.
This is exactly the same argument — and, in parts, even the same language — that segregationists advanced to argue that white people had a “right” not to live next to people who were different from them.
Vance says it is "totally reasonable and acceptable" for people to not want to live next door to people who speak a different language than they do
October 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Twenty years ago, my beautiful Hispanic neighbors put their lives at risk to help the police catch drug dealers in our neighborhood. Through their children, they said, “We can move, but Teresa is our friend and she has a house and shouldn’t have to move.” I always want neighbors like that.
We’re gonna learn that we need immigration to fuel labor supply, aren’t we?
Powell: "There are 2 things affecting the job market. One of them is just a dramatic reduction in the supply of new workers. That's declining labor force participation, which is a cyclical thing, and then there's declining immigration which is just a big policy change."
October 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
We’re gonna learn that we need immigration to fuel labor supply, aren’t we?
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@zohrankmamdani is a deeply thoughtful human being and we think he would make the best NYC mayor imaginable. We feel this as New Yorkers, as Jews and as human beings who are desperate for kindness, compassion and empathy to be represented in our politics.
GET OUT THE VOTE here bit.ly/4nxYXFp
GET OUT THE VOTE here bit.ly/4nxYXFp
October 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
@zohrankmamdani is a deeply thoughtful human being and we think he would make the best NYC mayor imaginable. We feel this as New Yorkers, as Jews and as human beings who are desperate for kindness, compassion and empathy to be represented in our politics.
GET OUT THE VOTE here bit.ly/4nxYXFp
GET OUT THE VOTE here bit.ly/4nxYXFp
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I am proud to have publicly spoken for this article, along with others like @weissmann.substack.com
I am disappointed in those who think keeping quiet will save them.
It will not.
I am disappointed in those who think keeping quiet will save them.
It will not.
October 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I am proud to have publicly spoken for this article, along with others like @weissmann.substack.com
I am disappointed in those who think keeping quiet will save them.
It will not.
I am disappointed in those who think keeping quiet will save them.
It will not.