Mark: Plan, Prepare & Protect Democracy
@ptwelch.bsky.social
PNW, Retired teacher, photographer, video producer, former mayor, herding cats, VWs, NW history, hanging with crows and watching my grandson grow. Too old to die young, Left of left of center. Supports blue sky, water, and politics
Trump has become a liability to the GOP and an asset to the corporate dems in congress. Most of whom will walk to easy victories in the fall. They won't need a platform. "I'm not GOP" will be enough. This is why I think there is a significant chance that Trump will die before the election. 👇👇
January 28, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Trump has become a liability to the GOP and an asset to the corporate dems in congress. Most of whom will walk to easy victories in the fall. They won't need a platform. "I'm not GOP" will be enough. This is why I think there is a significant chance that Trump will die before the election. 👇👇
Given Trumps declining mental state and the continuing downward arc of his already disastrous polling, the powers behind and controlling him may soon see more value in him as a martyr than as president. In some respects, he may become even more dangerous. As per Nietzsche: Die at the right time.
January 25, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Given Trumps declining mental state and the continuing downward arc of his already disastrous polling, the powers behind and controlling him may soon see more value in him as a martyr than as president. In some respects, he may become even more dangerous. As per Nietzsche: Die at the right time.
Any member of congress who supports ICE is an accessory to murder.
January 24, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Any member of congress who supports ICE is an accessory to murder.
Any Dem voting to fund ICE needs to be primaried. There is no possible justification or rationale that can suffice to support any funding, at all, for this criminal organization.
January 22, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Any Dem voting to fund ICE needs to be primaried. There is no possible justification or rationale that can suffice to support any funding, at all, for this criminal organization.
If politicians, corporations, governments, and institutions pay a price for standing up and doing the right thing, the price for capitulation must be significantly higher.
That’s on us. Making choices through that lens is, for most of us, the most powerful tool we have as individuals.
That’s on us. Making choices through that lens is, for most of us, the most powerful tool we have as individuals.
January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
If politicians, corporations, governments, and institutions pay a price for standing up and doing the right thing, the price for capitulation must be significantly higher.
That’s on us. Making choices through that lens is, for most of us, the most powerful tool we have as individuals.
That’s on us. Making choices through that lens is, for most of us, the most powerful tool we have as individuals.
The kidnapping of Maduro is only peripherally about oil. Big oil won't soon leap into Venezuela. The risks from the coming chaos are too great. It's about control of Latin American resources through extortion. Trump is a gangster. Nice country you have there, shame if something happened to it.
January 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
The kidnapping of Maduro is only peripherally about oil. Big oil won't soon leap into Venezuela. The risks from the coming chaos are too great. It's about control of Latin American resources through extortion. Trump is a gangster. Nice country you have there, shame if something happened to it.
Never Have Walt Kelly's words rung more true. The institutions designed to protect us have failed in their tasks. We are governed by the feckless and corrupt. We have sleepwalked into hell. If the promise of America is to be kept, it's up to each of us to act. Complacency is not an option.
December 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Never Have Walt Kelly's words rung more true. The institutions designed to protect us have failed in their tasks. We are governed by the feckless and corrupt. We have sleepwalked into hell. If the promise of America is to be kept, it's up to each of us to act. Complacency is not an option.
Beyond the redactions of Trump’s name, and the “ongoing investigations“ stall, I suspect lots of evidence has probably been destroyed.
Hopefully, there are still enough people of integrity, tucked away in corners of the FBI and DOJ, who have seen it and will give it daylight.
Hopefully, there are still enough people of integrity, tucked away in corners of the FBI and DOJ, who have seen it and will give it daylight.
November 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Beyond the redactions of Trump’s name, and the “ongoing investigations“ stall, I suspect lots of evidence has probably been destroyed.
Hopefully, there are still enough people of integrity, tucked away in corners of the FBI and DOJ, who have seen it and will give it daylight.
Hopefully, there are still enough people of integrity, tucked away in corners of the FBI and DOJ, who have seen it and will give it daylight.
It's crazy to see talking heads and pundits dance around the absolutely fucking obvious. There is one reason, and one reason only, Trump doesn't want the Epstein files released. He's a pedo-rapist and he's all over those files. Media: If he sues you for speaking truth. . . Discovery.
November 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
It's crazy to see talking heads and pundits dance around the absolutely fucking obvious. There is one reason, and one reason only, Trump doesn't want the Epstein files released. He's a pedo-rapist and he's all over those files. Media: If he sues you for speaking truth. . . Discovery.
Donate to progressive candidates who share your vision for the country, not to the Democratic Party or PACS. Starve the beast and save the country.
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Donate to progressive candidates who share your vision for the country, not to the Democratic Party or PACS. Starve the beast and save the country.
I will continue to donate as I can to progressive candidates through their respective websites. I will not donate to the Democratic Party until its feckless leaders have been replaced.
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I will continue to donate as I can to progressive candidates through their respective websites. I will not donate to the Democratic Party until its feckless leaders have been replaced.
Every time I start to trust Dem leadership and think "Ok, this time maybe they won't cave and fuck us over". Fucking fuck fuck. I hate Dem Mondays.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Every time I start to trust Dem leadership and think "Ok, this time maybe they won't cave and fuck us over". Fucking fuck fuck. I hate Dem Mondays.
Trust no one
Important to understand this. There's a reasonable chance that your Dem Senator who voted against it and is acting mad now was in on the play. It's the same reason why they scheduled the surrender for AFTER the election this week. They didn't want people pissed at Dems right before an election.
The caucus meeting was just to orchestrate who would fall on the sword but not be up for a vote in 2026.
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Trust no one
These are the Vichy dems who sold out the most vulnerable Americans tonight
Cortez-Masto
Durbin
Hassan
King
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Rosen
They just spit on 7+ million citizens who took to the streets to oppose this unlawful regime. Rand Paul was a better Democrat tonight.
Cortez-Masto
Durbin
Hassan
King
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Rosen
They just spit on 7+ million citizens who took to the streets to oppose this unlawful regime. Rand Paul was a better Democrat tonight.
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
These are the Vichy dems who sold out the most vulnerable Americans tonight
Cortez-Masto
Durbin
Hassan
King
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Rosen
They just spit on 7+ million citizens who took to the streets to oppose this unlawful regime. Rand Paul was a better Democrat tonight.
Cortez-Masto
Durbin
Hassan
King
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Rosen
They just spit on 7+ million citizens who took to the streets to oppose this unlawful regime. Rand Paul was a better Democrat tonight.
Do these squishy dems Have any concept how much in rank and file donations for the next cycle will be shifted from the general election to primary their feckless asses?
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Do these squishy dems Have any concept how much in rank and file donations for the next cycle will be shifted from the general election to primary their feckless asses?
Tomorrow Mamdani will wipe the floor with Cuomo. Trump will claim it's rigged and send Kash & Noem in to investigate. Sadly, odds >0. Rudy then appointed special prosecutor. Worse odds but still in the game.
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Tomorrow Mamdani will wipe the floor with Cuomo. Trump will claim it's rigged and send Kash & Noem in to investigate. Sadly, odds >0. Rudy then appointed special prosecutor. Worse odds but still in the game.
I don't understand why anyone is surprised about this Trump video. He's been shitting on America and our people his entire life. In some ways, it's the most honest video he's shared. What's also not surprising is corporate media's reaction. They abdicated and embraced his shit a long time ago.
October 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I don't understand why anyone is surprised about this Trump video. He's been shitting on America and our people his entire life. In some ways, it's the most honest video he's shared. What's also not surprising is corporate media's reaction. They abdicated and embraced his shit a long time ago.
Took my drone out again today to document the turnout in my blue heaven. About 3,000 local citizens showed up in this city of 10,000 to express their love for our constitution and our country. So proud of you Port Townsend WA!
October 19, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Took my drone out again today to document the turnout in my blue heaven. About 3,000 local citizens showed up in this city of 10,000 to express their love for our constitution and our country. So proud of you Port Townsend WA!
I'm a boomer. While my generation of Dems may be poor at messaging, they sure know how to alienate younger voters. Platner has some real question marks (Blackhawk), but his progressive views resonate with actual working people. Corporate Dems need to enlarge the tent or prepare to lose. . again.
October 15, 2025 at 3:56 AM
I'm a boomer. While my generation of Dems may be poor at messaging, they sure know how to alienate younger voters. Platner has some real question marks (Blackhawk), but his progressive views resonate with actual working people. Corporate Dems need to enlarge the tent or prepare to lose. . again.
We need to keep the economic pressure on Disney. If Sinclair continues to preempt Kimmel, they will likely violate their ABC affiliate contracts. After a cure period, if Sinclair and others fail to remedy, Disney could potentially pull their ABC franchise. Stay the course. Boycott Disney.
September 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We need to keep the economic pressure on Disney. If Sinclair continues to preempt Kimmel, they will likely violate their ABC affiliate contracts. After a cure period, if Sinclair and others fail to remedy, Disney could potentially pull their ABC franchise. Stay the course. Boycott Disney.
If you're in a market with a Sinclair owned ABC affiliate, they will not be broadcasting Kimmel. Please don't reinstate your Disney accounts. Keep the pressure on. Maybe they'll lose their affiliate status. Looking at you Seattle. ( Given Disney perfidy we're a long way from renewing our Hulu )
September 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
If you're in a market with a Sinclair owned ABC affiliate, they will not be broadcasting Kimmel. Please don't reinstate your Disney accounts. Keep the pressure on. Maybe they'll lose their affiliate status. Looking at you Seattle. ( Given Disney perfidy we're a long way from renewing our Hulu )
Will I go back to Disney accessory Hulu if Kimmel is reinstated? Certainly not soon. Like the WP and NYT, that I also cancelled, once they show you who they are, the trust is gone. I’d need to see some fundamental changes, including management and policy before even considering it.
September 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Will I go back to Disney accessory Hulu if Kimmel is reinstated? Certainly not soon. Like the WP and NYT, that I also cancelled, once they show you who they are, the trust is gone. I’d need to see some fundamental changes, including management and policy before even considering it.
Just canceled Hulu. There’s some shows I’m going to miss, but fuck ABC,Disney,ESPN, Paramount and the rest of MAGA media. Your money, and where you spend it, is a powerful voice, especially when done in concert with others.
September 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Just canceled Hulu. There’s some shows I’m going to miss, but fuck ABC,Disney,ESPN, Paramount and the rest of MAGA media. Your money, and where you spend it, is a powerful voice, especially when done in concert with others.
If the right thinks people’s lack of empathy and criticism of CK is bad, just wait until the orange shitgibbon goes. Flags will be at staff and a half.
September 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
If the right thinks people’s lack of empathy and criticism of CK is bad, just wait until the orange shitgibbon goes. Flags will be at staff and a half.
"We're not Republicans", should not be enough to get you elected in America. Democrats need to articulate a clear path to working class prosperity in their platform. There is a seed change happening in our country and those politicians that recognize and embrace it will find enthusiastic voters.
September 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"We're not Republicans", should not be enough to get you elected in America. Democrats need to articulate a clear path to working class prosperity in their platform. There is a seed change happening in our country and those politicians that recognize and embrace it will find enthusiastic voters.