R. Driscoll
@rdriscol.bsky.social
Writes about engineering and construction, politics, music and sometimes the New York Mets
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January 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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The enduring lesson of Jan 6th is that there is no bottom to current reality. It proved that the most heinous treasonous acts had no consequences. That those who knew better willfully killed their conscience for 1 more tiny sliver of power. It’s a dark day to remember & reconciling it is even harder
January 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The enduring lesson of Jan 6th is that there is no bottom to current reality. It proved that the most heinous treasonous acts had no consequences. That those who knew better willfully killed their conscience for 1 more tiny sliver of power. It’s a dark day to remember & reconciling it is even harder
Pete Hegseth, who would not know honor if it threw an axe at him, loves war criminals, probably is a war criminal and cannot stand anyone discouraging service members from refusing to participate in crimes.
Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after Democrats' video urging troops to resist unlawful orders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he’s censuring Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the former Navy pilot’s participation in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.
apnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Pete Hegseth, who would not know honor if it threw an axe at him, loves war criminals, probably is a war criminal and cannot stand anyone discouraging service members from refusing to participate in crimes.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
For fuck's sake...
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January 5, 2026 at 8:11 AM
For fuck's sake...
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This is where new age woo and traditional Christian conservatism agree on health. Both ideologies believe that if you follow THE(ir) path, you will be healthy; if you engage in vice, you get sick. You health is determined by your actions alone and are a reflection of your character.
The GOP "healthcare plan," if they ever come out with one, is going to be "Peloton is 80% off and only the rich get chemo."
The point of RFKism is that healthcare is a consumer choice, and the right choice is Instagram woo. If you didn't go to the Equinox juice bar the ensuing cancer is your fault.
The point of RFKism is that healthcare is a consumer choice, and the right choice is Instagram woo. If you didn't go to the Equinox juice bar the ensuing cancer is your fault.
Another new a16z idea: giving letters of medical necessity to anybody so they can commit tax fraud
Between funding social media bot farms, crypto, and prediction markets, this company represents the new era where tech is mostly just for fraud
Between funding social media bot farms, crypto, and prediction markets, this company represents the new era where tech is mostly just for fraud
December 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM
This is where new age woo and traditional Christian conservatism agree on health. Both ideologies believe that if you follow THE(ir) path, you will be healthy; if you engage in vice, you get sick. You health is determined by your actions alone and are a reflection of your character.
This is the report that Bari Weiss does not want you to see. It seems to more confirm previous reporting than break anything new. What's clear is that the admin sent migrants to a foreign torture prison, probably knowingly. They should live the rest of their days in fear of accountability.
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 5:43 AM
This is the report that Bari Weiss does not want you to see. It seems to more confirm previous reporting than break anything new. What's clear is that the admin sent migrants to a foreign torture prison, probably knowingly. They should live the rest of their days in fear of accountability.
The fact anyone thought this was a good idea...
AI-Powered Teddy Bear Pulled From Market After It Offered Graphic Sexual Advice
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November 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
"I don't know; [he] sells [himself]"
The "ShamWow Guy" is running for Congress in Texas, according to a filing with the state's Republican Party.
The 'ShamWow Guy' is running for Congress in Texas
Offer Vince Shlomi, the once-prominent infomercial pitchman, filed paperwork with the Texas Republican Party to run for the seat currently held by Republican Rep. John Carter.
nbcnews.to
November 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
"I don't know; [he] sells [himself]"
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Trump Solemnly Lays Wreath At Site Where He Would Have Died During Vietnam War If He Weren’t Rich https://theonion.com/trump-solemnly-lays-wreath-at-site-where-he-would-have-1832907992/
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Trump Solemnly Lays Wreath At Site Where He Would Have Died During Vietnam War If He Weren’t Rich https://theonion.com/trump-solemnly-lays-wreath-at-site-where-he-would-have-1832907992/
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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.