pdbutler2003
@pdbutler2003.bsky.social
Air Force Veteran in VA subsadised housing in Southern California. 20 year aircraft mechanic, mostly in civilian world. Hold BS Engineering Technology, and Pepperdine MBA.
I already voted for prop 50 here in California. My ballot was collected, and counted. Of corse I voted YES.
October 8, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I already voted for prop 50 here in California. My ballot was collected, and counted. Of corse I voted YES.
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Friends — I'm excited to share a reading of an excerpt from my new book, "Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America."
You can watch it below. https://youtu.be/Pe_M--kRcMA
You can watch it below. https://youtu.be/Pe_M--kRcMA
A Reading From "Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America"
Robert Reich
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August 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Friends — I'm excited to share a reading of an excerpt from my new book, "Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America."
You can watch it below. https://youtu.be/Pe_M--kRcMA
You can watch it below. https://youtu.be/Pe_M--kRcMA
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Corporations aren’t people, money isn’t free speech, and we need to End Citizens United.
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July 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Corporations aren’t people, money isn’t free speech, and we need to End Citizens United.
Repost if you agree.
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Have you ever noticed that with republicans, and religious fundamentalist, it's always about controlling Women?
July 5, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Have you ever noticed that with republicans, and religious fundamentalist, it's always about controlling Women?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4xZ...
I recommend this. All relationships with trump ends in tears. Always, and every time.
I recommend this. All relationships with trump ends in tears. Always, and every time.
Donald Trump vs Elon Musk: What does their fallout mean for the world? | 60 Minutes Australia
YouTube video by 60 Minutes Australia
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July 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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I recommend this. All relationships with trump ends in tears. Always, and every time.
I recommend this. All relationships with trump ends in tears. Always, and every time.
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This is your daily reminder that Republicans are planning to gut Medicaid, Medicare and SNAP to hand tax breaks to billionaires. Don’t get distracted. Help me spread the word.
#MedicaidSavesOurLives
#MedicaidSavesOurLives
June 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
This is your daily reminder that Republicans are planning to gut Medicaid, Medicare and SNAP to hand tax breaks to billionaires. Don’t get distracted. Help me spread the word.
#MedicaidSavesOurLives
#MedicaidSavesOurLives
I have lived and worked overseas ( Saudi Arabia twice, Peru and papua New Guini) I much prefer it here. Could not be more proud of the Non Violent No Kings demonstrations. We are a Democratic Republic, and we will keep it.
June 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I have lived and worked overseas ( Saudi Arabia twice, Peru and papua New Guini) I much prefer it here. Could not be more proud of the Non Violent No Kings demonstrations. We are a Democratic Republic, and we will keep it.
Just saw on Yahoo. The DOD accepted the Quatari jet for another Air Force 1. They will ensure that it is modified to the proper standards. How long, and what it will cost is a mystery. No doubt it will be years, and $Billions.
May 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Just saw on Yahoo. The DOD accepted the Quatari jet for another Air Force 1. They will ensure that it is modified to the proper standards. How long, and what it will cost is a mystery. No doubt it will be years, and $Billions.
As to the Qatari 747. Anything that is bespoke is very hard to unload. Michael Jordans mansion, a Rolls Royce with a paisley paint job comes to mind.
May 16, 2025 at 2:04 AM
As to the Qatari 747. Anything that is bespoke is very hard to unload. Michael Jordans mansion, a Rolls Royce with a paisley paint job comes to mind.
@rbreich.bsky.socialI I got the email about the nationwide strike. I am not at this point someone who is a worker, I am very much retired. I am a veteran, and I fully support this.
April 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
@rbreich.bsky.socialI I got the email about the nationwide strike. I am not at this point someone who is a worker, I am very much retired. I am a veteran, and I fully support this.
I just deleted my X account. Now seemed like a good time. Sort of thank full I don't have 401K account, just Social Security. Though I am nervous about that.
April 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I just deleted my X account. Now seemed like a good time. Sort of thank full I don't have 401K account, just Social Security. Though I am nervous about that.
@booker.senate.gov Senator, thank you for speaking for those who have no voice. I depend on social security as my only source of income.
April 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM
@booker.senate.gov Senator, thank you for speaking for those who have no voice. I depend on social security as my only source of income.
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“Don’t bend the knee” now has priority over “Beat Army.”
"Thus far, the review of the Naval Academy's Library’s holdings has identified 900 books that may run afoul of Hegseth’s order... They include “The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.” and a biography on Jackie Robinson..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u...
Naval Academy Takes Steps to End Diversity Policies in Books and Admissions
The defense secretary’s office has ordered that some books be removed from circulation in its library, and the academy has ended the use of affirmative action in admissions.
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April 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“Don’t bend the knee” now has priority over “Beat Army.”
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Why the election in Wisconsin on Monday should matter to all Americans: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Wisconsin and, Strangely, Alabama
Everything old is new again.
open.substack.com
March 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Why the election in Wisconsin on Monday should matter to all Americans: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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1/ Among other horribles, a proposal coming out of the DAG's office to reorganize DOJ includes ending the Community Relations Service, which may not seem like a big deal unless you've worked with them a lot like I have. They were created by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. www.justice.gov/crs/about
About CRS
CRS provides facilitated dialogue, mediation, training, and consultation services to help communities develop solutions to conflicts.
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March 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM
1/ Among other horribles, a proposal coming out of the DAG's office to reorganize DOJ includes ending the Community Relations Service, which may not seem like a big deal unless you've worked with them a lot like I have. They were created by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. www.justice.gov/crs/about
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And this is why Due Process is required so people can challenge their designation and the govt shd *welcome* shouldering its burden to establish that it’s right.
NEW: @aclu.org obtained ICE's "Alien Enemies Act Validation Guide," confirming all it takes to be sent to rot in prison in El Salvador is being Venezuelan and 1) having a tattoo an ICE officer says is a "gang tattoo" and 2) displaying "logos," "symbols" or clothes an ICE officer says are gang signs.
March 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
And this is why Due Process is required so people can challenge their designation and the govt shd *welcome* shouldering its burden to establish that it’s right.
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Senior partners at Keker, Van Nest & Peters, a firm of 115 lawyers, write: "partners at big firms — who often earn millions a year — must be willing to take financial risks when the fate of our nation, the future of our profession & the rule of law itself is at stake. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/o...
Opinion | For God’s Sake, Fellow Lawyers, Stand Up to Trump (Gift Article)
The time has come to defend the oath we took when we became officers of the court.
www.nytimes.com
March 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Senior partners at Keker, Van Nest & Peters, a firm of 115 lawyers, write: "partners at big firms — who often earn millions a year — must be willing to take financial risks when the fate of our nation, the future of our profession & the rule of law itself is at stake. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/o...
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"In accordance with the New York State Shield Law, I have refused this filing and will refuse any similar filings that may come to our office..."
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3/27 Clerk Rejects Filing from Texas Attorney | Ulster County Clerk
Statement from Acting County Clerk Taylor Bruck on Filing from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Clerk rejects filing of judgement against Ulster County Doctor charged with providing mifepristone to T...
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March 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
"In accordance with the New York State Shield Law, I have refused this filing and will refuse any similar filings that may come to our office..."
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if ever there was a time to throw your (much vaunted!) weight around, this is it...
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5 Ways AARP Is Fighting for Social Security
We're mobilizing our members, calling for answers and opposing harmful customer-service cuts
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March 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
if ever there was a time to throw your (much vaunted!) weight around, this is it...
www.aarp.org/politics-soc...
www.aarp.org/politics-soc...
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Wanna see Trump change the conversation? Keep your eyes on the North Arabian Sea and Diego Garcia. #wagthedog
March 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Wanna see Trump change the conversation? Keep your eyes on the North Arabian Sea and Diego Garcia. #wagthedog
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Pete Hegseth must resign or be fired immediately.
March 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Pete Hegseth must resign or be fired immediately.
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Nothing but Deflection, Evasion, and Inversion.
Lying to cover up for your crimes that jeopardized our national security is despicable and irresponsible. Pete Hegseth must resign now.
Lying to cover up for your crimes that jeopardized our national security is despicable and irresponsible. Pete Hegseth must resign now.
Reporter: Why were those details shared on signal?
Hegseth: Nobody was texting war plans
Hegseth: Nobody was texting war plans
March 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Nothing but Deflection, Evasion, and Inversion.
Lying to cover up for your crimes that jeopardized our national security is despicable and irresponsible. Pete Hegseth must resign now.
Lying to cover up for your crimes that jeopardized our national security is despicable and irresponsible. Pete Hegseth must resign now.
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“It’s so unbelievable,” a former White House official, granted anonymity to discuss The Atlantic’s report candidly, said Monday. “These guys all have traveling security details to set up secure comms for them, wherever they are.”
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
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'It's so unbelievable': Cyber world stunned over war planners using Signal
Regardless of app security, experts say communicating the military plans of the U.S. government in a non-classified space creates a massive security vulnerability.
www.politico.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
“It’s so unbelievable,” a former White House official, granted anonymity to discuss The Atlantic’s report candidly, said Monday. “These guys all have traveling security details to set up secure comms for them, wherever they are.”
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
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I saw the work by Olga Lautman and he findings were disturbing: Steven Witkoff was in Russia when he was added to the signal chat. Russia has infiltrated Signal and used against Ukrainians. Very possible they have the classified signal info:
March 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I saw the work by Olga Lautman and he findings were disturbing: Steven Witkoff was in Russia when he was added to the signal chat. Russia has infiltrated Signal and used against Ukrainians. Very possible they have the classified signal info: