R. Driscoll
@rdriscol.bsky.social
Writes about engineering and construction, politics, music and sometimes the New York Mets
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#EpsteinBallroom should definitely not be a hashtag we use freely
Shhh 🤫
#epsteinballroom
#epsteinballroom
Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
October 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
#EpsteinBallroom should definitely not be a hashtag we use freely
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Democrats can just run this clip as an ad
Leavitt: "At this moment in time, of course, the ballroom is really the president's main priority."
October 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Democrats can just run this clip as an ad
It would really be terrible if the name "Epstein Ballroom" were to stick.
#epsteinballroom
#epsteinballroom
Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
October 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
It would really be terrible if the name "Epstein Ballroom" were to stick.
#epsteinballroom
#epsteinballroom
Why the fuck does ICE need "guided missile warheads" and "explosive components"?
ICE has sharply increased its spending on weapons in 2025, coming out to more than 700 percent compared to 2024 levels.
Most of the spending was on guns and armor, but there have also been significant purchases of chemical weapons and “guided missile warheads and explosive components.”
Most of the spending was on guns and armor, but there have also been significant purchases of chemical weapons and “guided missile warheads and explosive components.”
ICE’s spending on weaponry has soared more than 700 percent this year
The $71.5 million spent so far has paid for guns and armor, chemical munitions, “guided missile warheads," and "explosive components.”
www.motherjones.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Why the fuck does ICE need "guided missile warheads" and "explosive components"?
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Many people are outraged that Trump is demolishing part of the White House. But of course Trump can't do it without help. It's ACECO LLC of Silver Spring MD ("full-service demolition") that is tearing down the People's House. You can call them and let them know how you feel. 1/
October 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Many people are outraged that Trump is demolishing part of the White House. But of course Trump can't do it without help. It's ACECO LLC of Silver Spring MD ("full-service demolition") that is tearing down the People's House. You can call them and let them know how you feel. 1/
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Clark Construction, AECOM and McCrery Architects.
October 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Clark Construction, AECOM and McCrery Architects.
If you know anything about #construction, begining an addition to the White House 10 months into a new administration is highly suspicious. The #design and permitting phase for the most basic non-residential project is typically several months. Designing and bidding a project usually takes longer.
Trump is rushing to build his ballroom. A review process could take years.
The National Capital Planning Commission has taken years to approve much smaller White House projects than a ballroom planned by President Trump.
wapo.st
October 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
If you know anything about #construction, begining an addition to the White House 10 months into a new administration is highly suspicious. The #design and permitting phase for the most basic non-residential project is typically several months. Designing and bidding a project usually takes longer.
So now they will send guard units from DC and Puerto Rico (assuming they know it has one)?
BOOM 🔥:
Judge Immergut issues a second Temporary Restraining Order prohibiting the relocation, federalization, or deployment of ANY NATIONAL GUARD FROM ANY STATE into the state of Oregon.
Judge Immergut issues a second Temporary Restraining Order prohibiting the relocation, federalization, or deployment of ANY NATIONAL GUARD FROM ANY STATE into the state of Oregon.
October 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
So now they will send guard units from DC and Puerto Rico (assuming they know it has one)?
Yesterday 29 @housedemocrats.bsky.social chose to side with Donald Trump over DC.
We did not ask for this. It will not make us safer. And fueling this fascist president's agenda is dangerous for our entire country. (🧵)
We did not ask for this. It will not make us safer. And fueling this fascist president's agenda is dangerous for our entire country. (🧵)
September 19, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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What’s at stake here is free speech.
Across the board, we’ve seen the Trump administration use the power of government to go after anybody who’s criticized them — and in this case, Jimmy Kimmel.
We need to all stand up and speak out.
Across the board, we’ve seen the Trump administration use the power of government to go after anybody who’s criticized them — and in this case, Jimmy Kimmel.
We need to all stand up and speak out.
September 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM
What’s at stake here is free speech.
Across the board, we’ve seen the Trump administration use the power of government to go after anybody who’s criticized them — and in this case, Jimmy Kimmel.
We need to all stand up and speak out.
Across the board, we’ve seen the Trump administration use the power of government to go after anybody who’s criticized them — and in this case, Jimmy Kimmel.
We need to all stand up and speak out.
So, Disney caves to it large affiliate owners whose broadcast licenses were threatened by the authoritarian FCC chair on a right wing podcast. Kimmel screwed up, but there is so much outrageously wrong with "indefinitely" suspending his show. #kimmel #jimmykimmellive #abc #disney
BREAKING: Disney's ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' 'indefinitely' after FCC chair criticizes the host's Charlie Kirk comments.
Disney's ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after FCC chair criticizes the host's Charlie Kirk comments
The network confirmed to NBC News it is "indefinitely" pulling the show.
nbcnews.to
September 18, 2025 at 12:45 AM
So, Disney caves to it large affiliate owners whose broadcast licenses were threatened by the authoritarian FCC chair on a right wing podcast. Kimmel screwed up, but there is so much outrageously wrong with "indefinitely" suspending his show. #kimmel #jimmykimmellive #abc #disney
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Trump's occupation of DC has "horrific 'mystery agents'...cosplaying as police so they can kidnap non-white people with impunity."
That's not just the perspective of our community members. That's the perspective of MPD Officer Daniel Hodges.
That's not just the perspective of our community members. That's the perspective of MPD Officer Daniel Hodges.
I’m a DC police officer. Here’s what Trump’s takeover is really about.
The federal occupation is terrorizing citizens, wasting taxpayer dollars, and actively making local law enforcement’s jobs harder.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org
September 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Trump's occupation of DC has "horrific 'mystery agents'...cosplaying as police so they can kidnap non-white people with impunity."
That's not just the perspective of our community members. That's the perspective of MPD Officer Daniel Hodges.
That's not just the perspective of our community members. That's the perspective of MPD Officer Daniel Hodges.
What a weird rumor to address; I presume that means he plays with dolls...and probably always has.
September 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
What a weird rumor to address; I presume that means he plays with dolls...and probably always has.
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As scary as this moment is, remember that support for political violence went DOWN after the July 2024 assassination attempt against Trump, not up www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1...
We need to make the same thing happen this time.
We need to make the same thing happen this time.
September 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
As scary as this moment is, remember that support for political violence went DOWN after the July 2024 assassination attempt against Trump, not up www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1...
We need to make the same thing happen this time.
We need to make the same thing happen this time.
So it sounds like Ghislaine threatened Todd Blanche with blackmail, @maddow.msnbc.com. As in, 'nice administration you've got there; be a shame if they were revealed to be pedophiles'. In that context, DOJ sending her to club fed to shut her up makes sense. #maddow
September 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
So it sounds like Ghislaine threatened Todd Blanche with blackmail, @maddow.msnbc.com. As in, 'nice administration you've got there; be a shame if they were revealed to be pedophiles'. In that context, DOJ sending her to club fed to shut her up makes sense. #maddow
Well, they probably have the exhibit space given all of the stolen antiquities they have had to return.
President Trump announced that his family Bible would be displayed in the Museum of the Bible, calling it "an honor."
September 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Well, they probably have the exhibit space given all of the stolen antiquities they have had to return.
Tell your members of Congress to do everything in their power to stop the increased federal law enforcement in, reject current and future attempts to interfere in DC Home Rule, and support H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act.
freedcproject.org/allies?sourc...
freedcproject.org/allies?sourc...
Tell Congress to stand down federal forces and respect DC — Free DC
freedcproject.org
September 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Tell your members of Congress to do everything in their power to stop the increased federal law enforcement in, reject current and future attempts to interfere in DC Home Rule, and support H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act.
freedcproject.org/allies?sourc...
freedcproject.org/allies?sourc...
But I heard that trade wars are good and easy to win
It’s almost like global trade wars are not good for US manufacturing
September 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM
But I heard that trade wars are good and easy to win
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Valued users!
We understand that over the past 250-odd years, you have come to rely on the services provided by the U.S. of A.: postal delivery, representative government, edible food, clean water, lifesaving vaccines, and no kings—ever, guaranteed. Well, 250 years of free is enough.
We understand that over the past 250-odd years, you have come to rely on the services provided by the U.S. of A.: postal delivery, representative government, edible food, clean water, lifesaving vaccines, and no kings—ever, guaranteed. Well, 250 years of free is enough.
Apologies: You Have Reached the End of Your Free-Trial Period of America!
Want rule of law? That’s premium.
www.theatlantic.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Valued users!
We understand that over the past 250-odd years, you have come to rely on the services provided by the U.S. of A.: postal delivery, representative government, edible food, clean water, lifesaving vaccines, and no kings—ever, guaranteed. Well, 250 years of free is enough.
We understand that over the past 250-odd years, you have come to rely on the services provided by the U.S. of A.: postal delivery, representative government, edible food, clean water, lifesaving vaccines, and no kings—ever, guaranteed. Well, 250 years of free is enough.
The lawless gutting of FEMA will have consequences. After Hurricane Katrina, disaster management reforms were put in place that are now being violated. It would be nice to see more design professionals support this declaration. #fema #katrina #hurricanes #engineering #architecture #civilengineering
Support the FEMA Katrina Declaration Now! — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
www.standupforscience.net
August 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The lawless gutting of FEMA will have consequences. After Hurricane Katrina, disaster management reforms were put in place that are now being violated. It would be nice to see more design professionals support this declaration. #fema #katrina #hurricanes #engineering #architecture #civilengineering
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In Trump America, Kennedy assassinates YOU.
August 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
In Trump America, Kennedy assassinates YOU.
I figured they would come for the NMAAHC soon enough. It is after all, within sight from the West Wing. Perhaps Smithsonian could put up something to obstruct the view so Trump would forget about it.
#smithsonian #nmaahc #washingtondc #dc #dmv #NoObjectPermanance
www.cnn.com/2025/08/19/p...
#smithsonian #nmaahc #washingtondc #dc #dmv #NoObjectPermanance
www.cnn.com/2025/08/19/p...
Trump escalates attacks against Smithsonian museums, says they focus too much on ‘how bad slavery was’ | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against museums and alleged “WOKE” exhibits on Tuesday, saying “everything” is centered on highlighting negative aspects of American in story, including “...
www.cnn.com
August 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I figured they would come for the NMAAHC soon enough. It is after all, within sight from the West Wing. Perhaps Smithsonian could put up something to obstruct the view so Trump would forget about it.
#smithsonian #nmaahc #washingtondc #dc #dmv #NoObjectPermanance
www.cnn.com/2025/08/19/p...
#smithsonian #nmaahc #washingtondc #dc #dmv #NoObjectPermanance
www.cnn.com/2025/08/19/p...
Must read by @lukerussert.bsky.social to understand what is happening in DC if you have never lived there (or any major city) #dc #dmv #washingtondc
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | In D.C., Trump sees chaos where I see home
For decades my hometown has been unfairly stereotyped by a mix of provocative media pundits, politicians and outsiders — including, most recently, Donald Trump.
www.msnbc.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Must read by @lukerussert.bsky.social to understand what is happening in DC if you have never lived there (or any major city) #dc #dmv #washingtondc
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
If the military occupation of the District was about crime, then the South Carolina and Ohio guard units are more needed at home. #dc #dmv #washingtondc
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More people in Ohio need protection from violent crime than there are people in D.C.
Governors of three states — Ohio, South Carolina and West Virginia — are sending members of their state National Guards to D.C. to … well, theoretically to combat crime but, if the past week is any in...
www.pbump.net
August 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If the military occupation of the District was about crime, then the South Carolina and Ohio guard units are more needed at home. #dc #dmv #washingtondc
www.pbump.net/o/more-peopl...
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