RayHether
@rayhether.bsky.social
I’m a former high school drop out who was rescued by federal social service programs (Upward Bound). Ultimately completed MBA in finance and retired in 2021 after years in retail, energy, and state regulatory positions.
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This is why I could never be a reporter. I'd have said "who the fuck do you think you are you fat fuck!".
November 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This is why I could never be a reporter. I'd have said "who the fuck do you think you are you fat fuck!".
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These people are shameless frauds.
November 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
These people are shameless frauds.
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Portraying Trump’s cave on the release of the Epstein files as a masterful strategic gambit requires total contempt for the MAGA audience — nothing new for either Trump or his right-wing media supporters.
MAGA TV on Trump’s Epstein cave: Masterful job, sir!
www.mediamatters.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Portraying Trump’s cave on the release of the Epstein files as a masterful strategic gambit requires total contempt for the MAGA audience — nothing new for either Trump or his right-wing media supporters.
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No one should gloss over how appalling this is. A president who feels this comfortable demeaning women, and so many others, is nothing short of embarrassing and shameful.
"Quiet! Quiet, Piggy."
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
No one should gloss over how appalling this is. A president who feels this comfortable demeaning women, and so many others, is nothing short of embarrassing and shameful.
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With subsidies, I am paying $34 per month. If subsidies are not renewed, it will be over $1500 per month with a $10,000 deductible. Not doable.
November 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
With subsidies, I am paying $34 per month. If subsidies are not renewed, it will be over $1500 per month with a $10,000 deductible. Not doable.
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“Quiet Piggy.” 🙄
Nancy Mace: "You can see in the Epstein emails that he's clearly targeting President Trump as retribution for him being a good man ... he's a good man who protects women. That's what real men do."
November 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
“Quiet Piggy.” 🙄
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When asked why they refused to sign the Epstein petition for months if they were always for releasing the files like they are claiming today, Republicans give one lame and pathetic answer after another. www.notus.org/republicans/...
November 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
When asked why they refused to sign the Epstein petition for months if they were always for releasing the files like they are claiming today, Republicans give one lame and pathetic answer after another. www.notus.org/republicans/...
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Well. Rich people went through the housing bubble and the first online bubble fairly unscathed. They just get to flip the debt over to the governments. And those won't do anything to stop that because that might lead to ✨less capitalism ✨ and that's not good for their career plans.
What baffles me is the utter lack of effort to mitigate any potential damage or to, I don't know, like diversify or whatever. These guys seem stuck in a mindset of "AI OR NOTHING", with a side helping of "RESISTANCE IS FUTILE." Instead of, "We see the bubble, so let's fix things before it pops."
It’s amazing how this story has gone from 0 to 60 in UK press. There’s been no mainstream coverage to date but this morning the story is leading BBC News site & bulletins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Well. Rich people went through the housing bubble and the first online bubble fairly unscathed. They just get to flip the debt over to the governments. And those won't do anything to stop that because that might lead to ✨less capitalism ✨ and that's not good for their career plans.
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What does the bubble say, children?
Pippity, pippity, pippity pop.
Pippity, pippity, pippity pop.
on.ft.com/4rdV3of US tech stocks sell off as traders fret over ‘frothy’ AI valuations
The other week I looked at the allocation of an American index tracker I’ve money in, saw the % for Invidia thought nope nope nope and moved some of it to Europe. Not enough mind, I fear.
The other week I looked at the allocation of an American index tracker I’ve money in, saw the % for Invidia thought nope nope nope and moved some of it to Europe. Not enough mind, I fear.
US tech stocks sell off as traders fret over ‘frothy’ AI valuations
Nasdaq sinks as heavyweights, including Nvidia and Microsoft, sustain steep falls
on.ft.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
What does the bubble say, children?
Pippity, pippity, pippity pop.
Pippity, pippity, pippity pop.
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If Trump genuinely wanted the Epstein files released, he could order the Justice Department to release them — rather than go through the circus of a discharge petition.
Trump has already tried time and time again to usurp the power of Congress.
What's stopping him now?
Trump has already tried time and time again to usurp the power of Congress.
What's stopping him now?
November 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
If Trump genuinely wanted the Epstein files released, he could order the Justice Department to release them — rather than go through the circus of a discharge petition.
Trump has already tried time and time again to usurp the power of Congress.
What's stopping him now?
Trump has already tried time and time again to usurp the power of Congress.
What's stopping him now?
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One year ago, Trump and the GOP were bragging about a permanent Trump coalition. Democrats were in a panic about Trump's gains with Latinos, young men, and other parts of our base.
Today, that coalition looks on the verge of collapse. Here's why:
messagebox.substack.com/p/is-2025-th...
Today, that coalition looks on the verge of collapse. Here's why:
messagebox.substack.com/p/is-2025-th...
Is Trump’s Coalition Falling Apart Faster Than Anyone Expected?
A year after Trump’s “new coalition” shocked the political world, it’s falling apart. Young men, Latinos, and reluctant 2024 Trump voters are bailing — fast.
messagebox.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
One year ago, Trump and the GOP were bragging about a permanent Trump coalition. Democrats were in a panic about Trump's gains with Latinos, young men, and other parts of our base.
Today, that coalition looks on the verge of collapse. Here's why:
messagebox.substack.com/p/is-2025-th...
Today, that coalition looks on the verge of collapse. Here's why:
messagebox.substack.com/p/is-2025-th...
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Trump & Republicans do not care about your ability to afford literally anything.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Tells Congress to Not ‘Waste’ Time on Obamacare Subsidies
President Donald Trump said he will not support legislation to extend expanded Affordable Care Act subsidies even as senators are preparing to tee up a vote on the issue, complicating his party’s effo...
www.bloomberg.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Trump & Republicans do not care about your ability to afford literally anything.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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President Trump's ongoing attempts to use the military for law enforcement endangers public safety and our rights.
Tell your Senator to co-sponsor a bill that will limit domestic military deployments and enhance oversight.
Tell your Senator to co-sponsor a bill that will limit domestic military deployments and enhance oversight.
Congress: U.S. Troops are Not the President's Personal Police Force
Military troops do not belong on our streets and should never be used to police civilians. The Senate must protect our freedoms and pass the Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act now.
action.aclu.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
President Trump's ongoing attempts to use the military for law enforcement endangers public safety and our rights.
Tell your Senator to co-sponsor a bill that will limit domestic military deployments and enhance oversight.
Tell your Senator to co-sponsor a bill that will limit domestic military deployments and enhance oversight.
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the goal is to change the petition, ideally in a way that protects trump and makes it impossible for people who are in good faith to vote for.
the thing is...johnson lost control of his caucus on this. it's really not clear thune can keep control of his. 1
the thing is...johnson lost control of his caucus on this. it's really not clear thune can keep control of his. 1
Mike Johnson says he's talked to Thune & he's "very confident that when this moves forward in the process - if & when it is processed in the Senate, which is no certainty - they will take the time methodically to do what we have not been allowed to do in the House. To amend this discharge petition."
November 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
the goal is to change the petition, ideally in a way that protects trump and makes it impossible for people who are in good faith to vote for.
the thing is...johnson lost control of his caucus on this. it's really not clear thune can keep control of his. 1
the thing is...johnson lost control of his caucus on this. it's really not clear thune can keep control of his. 1
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Russell Vought, the architect of Project 2025, is ducking the Budget Committee because he can't defend the administration's destructive, unpopular record.
The cost of everything from coffee and beef to energy bills and health care is skyrocketing because of Republicans' polices.
The cost of everything from coffee and beef to energy bills and health care is skyrocketing because of Republicans' polices.
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Russell Vought, the architect of Project 2025, is ducking the Budget Committee because he can't defend the administration's destructive, unpopular record.
The cost of everything from coffee and beef to energy bills and health care is skyrocketing because of Republicans' polices.
The cost of everything from coffee and beef to energy bills and health care is skyrocketing because of Republicans' polices.
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👇🎯 Yes, and also let’s not forget that refusing to seat a duly elected Democratic Rep for 7 weeks was unprecedented authoritarianism & Johnson should’ve been pressured daily by the media to fulfill his oath of office or resign. He’s going to totally get away with that now, which is a national shanda
wrote about how Mike Johnson spent months making sure Epstein would be at the top of the news as soon as Ds caved on the shutdown.
www.publicnotice.co/p/mike-johns...
www.publicnotice.co/p/mike-johns...
Mike Johnson's Epstein bungling is a disaster for the GOP
The House speaker and his boss put on a masterclass of failure.
www.publicnotice.co
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
👇🎯 Yes, and also let’s not forget that refusing to seat a duly elected Democratic Rep for 7 weeks was unprecedented authoritarianism & Johnson should’ve been pressured daily by the media to fulfill his oath of office or resign. He’s going to totally get away with that now, which is a national shanda
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Eyes up, Twincy friends. Keep hold of your neighbors.
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Eyes up, Twincy friends. Keep hold of your neighbors.
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They're trying to fit in
What’s surprising to me is that all the cars are pretty normal family cars. They have blacked out windows but they’re not big SUVs.
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
They're trying to fit in
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I've seen several St. Paul lawmakers say they were under the impression that ICE wasn't involved before photos showed that, actually, they very much were. Makes me curious to know how the Counsel and legislators are (or aren!) notified of this stuff
There have been reports of federal government activity in Ward Four this morning. As of right now, we believe the entities involved are FBI and DEA, not ICE. We’re continuing to work to get official confirmation of this, and to monitor the activity in the area closely. I’ll share more as I’m able.
November 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I've seen several St. Paul lawmakers say they were under the impression that ICE wasn't involved before photos showed that, actually, they very much were. Makes me curious to know how the Counsel and legislators are (or aren!) notified of this stuff
Trump Gives Himself an Enormous Out on the Epstein Files talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
Trump Gives Himself an Enormous Out on the Epstein Files
Epstein Politics Shift on the Hill President Trump’s absurd effort to avoid...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Trump Gives Himself an Enormous Out on the Epstein Files talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
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It's amazing how much of the news media the Right has shut down in this country under the argument, "Unless you are printing our Republican talking points verbatim, and unchallenged, you're a biased news outlet and must be destroyed."
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
It's amazing how much of the news media the Right has shut down in this country under the argument, "Unless you are printing our Republican talking points verbatim, and unchallenged, you're a biased news outlet and must be destroyed."
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Don't let Republicans who are suddenly going to be screaming "I've always been for the release of these files" off the hook. They insisted this was a made-up scandal. Trump will still hide the files, but even if the evidence is undeniable, they'll refuse to act. www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
This is 'real reason' that proves Trump is 'faking' Epstein U-turn: strategist
President Donald Trump abruptly reversed his opposition to releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files, and CNN's Maria Cardona believes he's only "faking" support for a congressional vote on the matter.Trump...
www.rawstory.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Don't let Republicans who are suddenly going to be screaming "I've always been for the release of these files" off the hook. They insisted this was a made-up scandal. Trump will still hide the files, but even if the evidence is undeniable, they'll refuse to act. www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
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How much more proof does one need to see Trump is a sexual predator, rapist and pedo? Trump doing a favor for his scumbag friends on the day the Epstein files are said to be released. If they aren’t released or redacted, again, how much more proof does one need?
NEW: The Tate brothers, who have been accused of sexual misconduct in three countries, had their devices seized by law enforcement when they arrived in the U.S.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
How much more proof does one need to see Trump is a sexual predator, rapist and pedo? Trump doing a favor for his scumbag friends on the day the Epstein files are said to be released. If they aren’t released or redacted, again, how much more proof does one need?