Phil Yabut
@philliefan99.bsky.social
A lawyer who wants to be a photographer...or a photographer who wants to be a lawyer. (Washington, DC - Ward 7)
#DCStatehoodNow #FreeDC #HandsOffDC
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Phil Yabut
@philliefan99.bsky.social
· Jul 30
New family members Eloise (the gray tabby) and Milo want to say hi to Bluesky. 🐈⬛️🐈⬛️
If the #auroraborealis was out tonight, it was far more subtle than last night. Contrast with the previous storm from 10/11/2024 (2nd pic). #dc #aurora @capitalweather.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 5:17 AM
If the #auroraborealis was out tonight, it was far more subtle than last night. Contrast with the previous storm from 10/11/2024 (2nd pic). #dc #aurora @capitalweather.bsky.social
#Trumpflation on every bumper sticker in the next cycle
“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One"
November 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
#Trumpflation on every bumper sticker in the next cycle
The "peace president" is about to start a shooting war with Venezeula, a country much, much weaker than us. For what, exactly?
🇺🇸 🇻🇪 A US aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in Latin America, escalating a military buildup Venezuela has warned could trigger a full-blown conflict as it announced its own "massive" deployment.
➡️ u.afp.com/Snxt
➡️ u.afp.com/Snxt
November 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The "peace president" is about to start a shooting war with Venezeula, a country much, much weaker than us. For what, exactly?
Trump's hair had a wind issue this morning at Arlington.
November 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Trump's hair had a wind issue this morning at Arlington.
Trump's still trying to shill Vererans Day as "Victory Day." And using Russia as an example.
November 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Trump's still trying to shill Vererans Day as "Victory Day." And using Russia as an example.
Only a bit more than half-full at the Veterans Day ceremony featuring Trump at Arlington. Maybe because it is pretty cold out?
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Only a bit more than half-full at the Veterans Day ceremony featuring Trump at Arlington. Maybe because it is pretty cold out?
Good.
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Good.
Happy #VeteransDay from Arlington! Winds are really whipping up the flags, so I hope Trump's using a lot of hair product.
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy #VeteransDay from Arlington! Winds are really whipping up the flags, so I hope Trump's using a lot of hair product.
He's running.
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
He's running.
$2000 *might* cover the cost of ACA health insurance for one month.
Trump: "We're gonna issue a dividend to our middle income people and lower income people of about $2,000, and we're gonna use the remaining tariffs to lower our debt."
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
$2000 *might* cover the cost of ACA health insurance for one month.
The only way I'm rationalizing the CR deal: the Dem senators who came up with it are betting that since voters already blame GOP for shutdown and healthcare cliff (and by whopping margins), there'll be enough scared GOP lawmakers to pass a standalone bill in December. Maybe.
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The only way I'm rationalizing the CR deal: the Dem senators who came up with it are betting that since voters already blame GOP for shutdown and healthcare cliff (and by whopping margins), there'll be enough scared GOP lawmakers to pass a standalone bill in December. Maybe.
As a symbol of corporate greed and political grift in my neighborhood, why not?
Report: Trump wants D.C. stadium named after him reut.rs/4hSRgIA
Report: Trump wants D.C. stadium named after him
President Donald Trump wants the Washington Commanders to put his name on their future stadium, ESPN reported on Saturday.
reut.rs
November 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
As a symbol of corporate greed and political grift in my neighborhood, why not?
Now do Trump and family.
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Now do Trump and family.
I thought Trump was a "peacetime" president
Hegseth: "We are not building for peacetime. We are pivoting the Pentagon and our industrial base to a wartime footing. Building for victory should our adversaries FAFO."
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I thought Trump was a "peacetime" president
Wait...the Fox what?
At the Fox Patriot Awards tonight, Hegseth tells a story about how Trump makes Truth Social posts after bombings.
November 7, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Wait...the Fox what?
The Sandwich Guy case is a wacky story about serious issues. The Selzer case is a serious story about serious issues.
J. Ann Selzer: “I am pleased to see this lawsuit has been dismissed. The First Amendment’s protection for free speech and a free press held strong. I know that I did nothing wrong and I am glad the court also concluded that there was never a valid legal claim.”
www.thefire.org/news/victory...
www.thefire.org/news/victory...
VICTORY! Federal district court dismisses class-action suit against pollster J. Ann Selzer
Federal district court tosses ‘fake news’ lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer, affirming First Amendment protections for election commentary.
www.thefire.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The Sandwich Guy case is a wacky story about serious issues. The Selzer case is a serious story about serious issues.
The ham and cheese stand alone.
🚨🚨🚨 The jury has reached a verdict. Sean Dunn, aka the DC Sandwich Guy, has been found NOT GUILTY of assault.
November 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The ham and cheese stand alone.
Denial is just a river in Egypt.
Mike Johnson: "What happened last night is blue states and blue cities voted blue. We all saw that coming. And no one should read too much into last night's election results."
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Denial is just a river in Egypt.
If Tuberville wants to invade Nigeria, he should lead the charge.
November 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
If Tuberville wants to invade Nigeria, he should lead the charge.
Big winners tonight: Democratic Party
Big losers (besides MAGA/GOP and Trump): DC pundit class
#Election2025
Big losers (besides MAGA/GOP and Trump): DC pundit class
#Election2025
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Big winners tonight: Democratic Party
Big losers (besides MAGA/GOP and Trump): DC pundit class
#Election2025
Big losers (besides MAGA/GOP and Trump): DC pundit class
#Election2025
By my rough count, Dems seem to be on track to flip maybe TWELVE seats in the Va. House of Delegates. 😲 #Election2025
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
By my rough count, Dems seem to be on track to flip maybe TWELVE seats in the Va. House of Delegates. 😲 #Election2025
GOP is in huge trouble next year if this holds.
NBC News exit polls
VIRGINIA GOV 2021
Economy is the #1 issue
Economy voters prefer Youngkin+11 over McAuliffe
VIRGINIA GOV 2025
Economy is the #1 issue
Economy voters prefer Spanberger+20 over Earle-Sears
Sea change. TBD if it replicates elsewhere.
VIRGINIA GOV 2021
Economy is the #1 issue
Economy voters prefer Youngkin+11 over McAuliffe
VIRGINIA GOV 2025
Economy is the #1 issue
Economy voters prefer Spanberger+20 over Earle-Sears
Sea change. TBD if it replicates elsewhere.
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
GOP is in huge trouble next year if this holds.
Spanberger wins!!! Thank you, Virginia!
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Spanberger wins!!! Thank you, Virginia!