OldParatroop
@oldparatrp.bsky.social
Retired U.S Army, former Federal Employee, Environmental activist
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#veterans #military #dogs #ncpol #demsec #politics #ukraine
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#veterans #military #dogs #ncpol #demsec #politics #ukraine
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My damn power is out again.
It’s happening almost weekly.
Lumbee river electric sucks!
I had a more stable power grid on my last 15 month tour to Afghanistan.
Power problems, sanitation problems, contaminated water, gun problems & drug problems.
In a Democrat led county.
@ncgovernor.bsky.social
It’s happening almost weekly.
Lumbee river electric sucks!
I had a more stable power grid on my last 15 month tour to Afghanistan.
Power problems, sanitation problems, contaminated water, gun problems & drug problems.
In a Democrat led county.
@ncgovernor.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
My damn power is out again.
It’s happening almost weekly.
Lumbee river electric sucks!
I had a more stable power grid on my last 15 month tour to Afghanistan.
Power problems, sanitation problems, contaminated water, gun problems & drug problems.
In a Democrat led county.
@ncgovernor.bsky.social
It’s happening almost weekly.
Lumbee river electric sucks!
I had a more stable power grid on my last 15 month tour to Afghanistan.
Power problems, sanitation problems, contaminated water, gun problems & drug problems.
In a Democrat led county.
@ncgovernor.bsky.social
My damn power is out again.
It’s happening almost weekly.
Lumbee river electric sucks!
I had a more stable power grid on my last 15 month tour to Afghanistan.
Power problems, sanitation problems, contaminated water, gun problems & drug problems.
In a Democrat led county.
@ncgovernor.bsky.social
It’s happening almost weekly.
Lumbee river electric sucks!
I had a more stable power grid on my last 15 month tour to Afghanistan.
Power problems, sanitation problems, contaminated water, gun problems & drug problems.
In a Democrat led county.
@ncgovernor.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
My damn power is out again.
It’s happening almost weekly.
Lumbee river electric sucks!
I had a more stable power grid on my last 15 month tour to Afghanistan.
Power problems, sanitation problems, contaminated water, gun problems & drug problems.
In a Democrat led county.
@ncgovernor.bsky.social
It’s happening almost weekly.
Lumbee river electric sucks!
I had a more stable power grid on my last 15 month tour to Afghanistan.
Power problems, sanitation problems, contaminated water, gun problems & drug problems.
In a Democrat led county.
@ncgovernor.bsky.social
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JUST IN: DOJ says it has finished reviewing *less than 1%* of the Epstein Files for potential release.
Only 12,285 documents have been released while more than 2 million remain under review.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Only 12,285 documents have been released while more than 2 million remain under review.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 6, 2026 at 3:14 AM
JUST IN: DOJ says it has finished reviewing *less than 1%* of the Epstein Files for potential release.
Only 12,285 documents have been released while more than 2 million remain under review.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Only 12,285 documents have been released while more than 2 million remain under review.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Five years ago, Donald Trump instigated a violent insurrection in the Capitol to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 election. The fact that the GOP coddled him, protected him, renominated him, and now support him in office, is a stain that will never be erased.
January 6, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Five years ago, Donald Trump instigated a violent insurrection in the Capitol to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 election. The fact that the GOP coddled him, protected him, renominated him, and now support him in office, is a stain that will never be erased.
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Another evil monster, Peter Thiel.
“The U.S. government (taxpayers) is shelling out a whopping $2.7 billion to three companies in an effort to strengthen domestic uranium enrichment, amid surging electricity demand from AI data centers.
#demsec #energy #tech
gizmodo.com/us-awards-pe...
#demsec #energy #tech
gizmodo.com/us-awards-pe...
US Awards Peter Thiel–Backed Nuclear Startup $900 Million
The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that it is awarding $2.7 billion to three companies to boost domestic uranium enrichment.
gizmodo.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Another evil monster, Peter Thiel.
“The U.S. government (taxpayers) is shelling out a whopping $2.7 billion to three companies in an effort to strengthen domestic uranium enrichment, amid surging electricity demand from AI data centers.
#demsec #energy #tech
gizmodo.com/us-awards-pe...
#demsec #energy #tech
gizmodo.com/us-awards-pe...
US Awards Peter Thiel–Backed Nuclear Startup $900 Million
The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that it is awarding $2.7 billion to three companies to boost domestic uranium enrichment.
gizmodo.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
“The U.S. government (taxpayers) is shelling out a whopping $2.7 billion to three companies in an effort to strengthen domestic uranium enrichment, amid surging electricity demand from AI data centers.
#demsec #energy #tech
gizmodo.com/us-awards-pe...
#demsec #energy #tech
gizmodo.com/us-awards-pe...
“The agreement may have included concessions from Trump on Ukraine for the sake of future, post-war joint development of hydrocarbons in Russia’s Arctic regions while Washington gains control over Greenland.”
#demsec #milsky
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
#demsec #milsky
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
‘Closing his eyes’: Why is Russia’s Putin quiet on US abduction of Maduro?
Russia's leader will seek to benefit from Washington's intervention but will also worry he could be next, experts say.
www.aljazeera.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:57 PM
“The agreement may have included concessions from Trump on Ukraine for the sake of future, post-war joint development of hydrocarbons in Russia’s Arctic regions while Washington gains control over Greenland.”
#demsec #milsky
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
#demsec #milsky
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
I knew this was going to happen.👇
Incompetent administration!
#demsec
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Incompetent administration!
#demsec
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Trump May Have Accidentally Pardoned the Jan. 6 Pipe Bomber
The Justice Department has touted the arrest, but he might still walk free.
www.politico.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:51 PM
I knew this was going to happen.👇
Incompetent administration!
#demsec
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Incompetent administration!
#demsec
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
“Based on assessments of the swift and decisive operation, these sensors were disabled during the initial phase through intensive electronic jamming, leaving the integrated air defense system without early-warning capability.”
#demsec #milsky
www.zona-militar.com/en/2026/01/0...
#demsec #milsky
www.zona-militar.com/en/2026/01/0...
The collapse of Venezuela’s air defense exposes the limitations of Chinese military systems in the face of the U.S. operation
The U.S. military operation in Venezuela, which neutralized air bases, military barracks, and strategic nodes across the country—and ultimately achieved
www.zona-militar.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:43 PM
“Based on assessments of the swift and decisive operation, these sensors were disabled during the initial phase through intensive electronic jamming, leaving the integrated air defense system without early-warning capability.”
#demsec #milsky
www.zona-militar.com/en/2026/01/0...
#demsec #milsky
www.zona-militar.com/en/2026/01/0...
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Insurance premiums doubled overnight for millions of Americans on January 1.
Over half of ACA marketplace enrollees say they’d go without insurance if premiums double. I’m one of them. We canceled our policy.
$3,000 a month isn’t health care. It’s a shakedown.
@democrats.senate.gov
Over half of ACA marketplace enrollees say they’d go without insurance if premiums double. I’m one of them. We canceled our policy.
$3,000 a month isn’t health care. It’s a shakedown.
@democrats.senate.gov
January 5, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Insurance premiums doubled overnight for millions of Americans on January 1.
Over half of ACA marketplace enrollees say they’d go without insurance if premiums double. I’m one of them. We canceled our policy.
$3,000 a month isn’t health care. It’s a shakedown.
@democrats.senate.gov
Over half of ACA marketplace enrollees say they’d go without insurance if premiums double. I’m one of them. We canceled our policy.
$3,000 a month isn’t health care. It’s a shakedown.
@democrats.senate.gov
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So, Cuban invasion it is.
apnews.com/article/cuba...
apnews.com/article/cuba...
Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US operation in Venezuela
The statement on official media late Sunday said the Cuban military and police officers were on a mission the Caribbean country’s military was carrying out at the request of Venezuela’s government.
apnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
So, Cuban invasion it is.
apnews.com/article/cuba...
apnews.com/article/cuba...
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Hospitalizations are skyrocketing due to the 'Super Flu' outbreak, and Republicans still have no plan for health care.
This week, Democrats are forcing a vote to restore Affordable Care Act subsidies and keep costs low for Americans.
Our families deserve to be healthy and safe.
This week, Democrats are forcing a vote to restore Affordable Care Act subsidies and keep costs low for Americans.
Our families deserve to be healthy and safe.
January 5, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Hospitalizations are skyrocketing due to the 'Super Flu' outbreak, and Republicans still have no plan for health care.
This week, Democrats are forcing a vote to restore Affordable Care Act subsidies and keep costs low for Americans.
Our families deserve to be healthy and safe.
This week, Democrats are forcing a vote to restore Affordable Care Act subsidies and keep costs low for Americans.
Our families deserve to be healthy and safe.
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There’s no “rigor or reason” to reduce the number of shots just because another country did it, Margolius said. “It just doesn’t make sense.”
www.samsung-news.com/articles/dLx...
www.samsung-news.com/articles/dLx...
January 5, 2026 at 8:27 PM
There’s no “rigor or reason” to reduce the number of shots just because another country did it, Margolius said. “It just doesn’t make sense.”
www.samsung-news.com/articles/dLx...
www.samsung-news.com/articles/dLx...
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A wave of big data centers is triggering a scramble for new electricity generation. OG&E and PSO are pushing to charge ratepayers more as they race to keep up.
Oklahoma’s data center boom is about to hit the grid — and your power bill
A wave of big data centers is triggering a scramble for new electricity generation. OG&E and PSO are pushing to charge ratepayers more as they race to keep up.
www.readfrontier.org
January 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM
A wave of big data centers is triggering a scramble for new electricity generation. OG&E and PSO are pushing to charge ratepayers more as they race to keep up.
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#StandWithMarkKelly
⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🙏⚡️
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social
Thank you for your leadership, your Courage, and your Caring for the Greater Good!🌟
#TrumpHegseth actions >
Illegal displays by cowards!
#TrumpIllegalPresident
#MuskManipulatedVotes
to get DT into the WH!
⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🙏⚡️
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social
Thank you for your leadership, your Courage, and your Caring for the Greater Good!🌟
#TrumpHegseth actions >
Illegal displays by cowards!
#TrumpIllegalPresident
#MuskManipulatedVotes
to get DT into the WH!
January 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM
#StandWithMarkKelly
⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🙏⚡️
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social
Thank you for your leadership, your Courage, and your Caring for the Greater Good!🌟
#TrumpHegseth actions >
Illegal displays by cowards!
#TrumpIllegalPresident
#MuskManipulatedVotes
to get DT into the WH!
⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🇺🇸⚡️🙏⚡️
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social
Thank you for your leadership, your Courage, and your Caring for the Greater Good!🌟
#TrumpHegseth actions >
Illegal displays by cowards!
#TrumpIllegalPresident
#MuskManipulatedVotes
to get DT into the WH!
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NPR investigation shows how the government tried to erase information about January 6 : NPR share.google/QdmUx5tftM6T...
NPR investigation shows how the government tried to erase information about January 6
This week marks the fifth anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. An NPR investigation details how the Trump administration is trying to erase government information on the attack.
share.google
January 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM
NPR investigation shows how the government tried to erase information about January 6 : NPR share.google/QdmUx5tftM6T...
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I can’t wait for this! Join us on Fanbase for some one on one time with Dr. Kim Hardy, especially if you live in NC’s 7th District.
👇A social worker, an educator & a Mom who understands the problems we face.
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Hardy.
@kimberlyhardync.bsky.social
@demsec.bsky.social
@freshslice.bsky.social
@democrats.org
#NC-07 #demsec
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Hardy.
@kimberlyhardync.bsky.social
@demsec.bsky.social
@freshslice.bsky.social
@democrats.org
#NC-07 #demsec
January 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I can’t wait for this! Join us on Fanbase for some one on one time with Dr. Kim Hardy, especially if you live in NC’s 7th District.
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Somali Foreign Minister arrived in Riyadh as the Kingdom announced its full support for Somalia to preserve its sovereignty and unity of its territories, aiming to coordinate with Islamic and Arab countries to devise a comprehensive plan to protect it.
January 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Somali Foreign Minister arrived in Riyadh as the Kingdom announced its full support for Somalia to preserve its sovereignty and unity of its territories, aiming to coordinate with Islamic and Arab countries to devise a comprehensive plan to protect it.
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Fun Fact: “United States: A long-standing partner, U.S. Army Green Berets have trained Colombian special forces in tactics like patrolling, ambushes, and counter-narcotics, with significant involvement since the 1960s.”
Colombian military now has 30K troops on their border to Venezuela.
Colombian military now has 30K troops on their border to Venezuela.
January 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Fun Fact: “United States: A long-standing partner, U.S. Army Green Berets have trained Colombian special forces in tactics like patrolling, ambushes, and counter-narcotics, with significant involvement since the 1960s.”
Colombian military now has 30K troops on their border to Venezuela.
Colombian military now has 30K troops on their border to Venezuela.
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What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
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To sum up, Republican Justices statistically heavily favor the rich. Never vote Republican unless you are Super rich.
SCOTUS Justice’s Blistering Dissent Vindicated by Bombshell Study
Liberal Ketanji Brown Jackson has warned about the court’s damaged reputation.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:34 PM
To sum up, Republican Justices statistically heavily favor the rich. Never vote Republican unless you are Super rich.
“Krishnamoorthi did not explain the reason for the move in a statement but is expected to focus on his Senate campaign for the seat being vacated by Democrat Dick Durbin.”
#demsec #politics
www.politico.com/live-updates...
#demsec #politics
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Krishnamoorthi steps down as top Democrat on House China panel
The Illinois Democrat is running for Senate.
www.politico.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:36 PM
“Krishnamoorthi did not explain the reason for the move in a statement but is expected to focus on his Senate campaign for the seat being vacated by Democrat Dick Durbin.”
#demsec #politics
www.politico.com/live-updates...
#demsec #politics
www.politico.com/live-updates...
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Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's baseless targeting of Senator Mark Kelly, a patriot who proudly serves our country, is disgraceful, craven, and wrong.
January 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's baseless targeting of Senator Mark Kelly, a patriot who proudly serves our country, is disgraceful, craven, and wrong.
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