Rob Burke
@robrush.bsky.social
Lifelong learner. Husband and father of 3 amazing women. Pulmonary/Critical Care physician during the day to pay the bills.
A Gentleman in Moscow (TV Mini Series 2024) ⭐ 7.5 | Drama, History, Thriller
1h | TV-14
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November 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Recent thought. The right attacks a minority group, the left defends that same group in defense of liberty. The right then attacks the left for being for "they/them but not you".
How can the left do a better job of setting the agenda rather than being reactive and falling into the trap?
How can the left do a better job of setting the agenda rather than being reactive and falling into the trap?
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Recent thought. The right attacks a minority group, the left defends that same group in defense of liberty. The right then attacks the left for being for "they/them but not you".
How can the left do a better job of setting the agenda rather than being reactive and falling into the trap?
How can the left do a better job of setting the agenda rather than being reactive and falling into the trap?
"They also serve to remind us of what ought to be a fundamental maxim of democracy: that there is no singular 'people' and there are no permanent majorities."
real sense in which last night was fairly predictable. real question is why our pundits and the elites who listen to them couldn’t see it. (gift link)
Opinion | Trump Is an Albatross
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November 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"They also serve to remind us of what ought to be a fundamental maxim of democracy: that there is no singular 'people' and there are no permanent majorities."
The current way to give political donations is broken. I give money then I get harassed by text messages and emails for more money. Makes me not want to contribute.
October 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The current way to give political donations is broken. I give money then I get harassed by text messages and emails for more money. Makes me not want to contribute.
I would get so tired of dealing with this every day. More power to her.
WATCH — @jessicatarlov.bsky.social : “If a Democratic president were doing any of these things you would be losing your mind.” 🎯
August 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I would get so tired of dealing with this every day. More power to her.
Most of the cuts made by this administration will be subject to gravity.
NEWS: The IRS is abandoning its layoff plans and is now actually working to plug mission-critical staffing gaps.
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IRS is canceling its layoff plans, will ask some it fired or pushed out to return
After pushing 26,000 employees out, the tax agency is scrambling to find enough personnel to carry out its duties.
www.govexec.com
August 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Most of the cuts made by this administration will be subject to gravity.
We are the bullies.
Arab States Call for Hamas to Disarm Amid Push for a Palestinian State www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/w...
Arab States Call for Hamas to Disarm Amid Push for a Palestinian State www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/w...
Arab States Call for Hamas to Disarm Amid Push for a Palestinian State
www.nytimes.com
August 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
We are the bullies.
Arab States Call for Hamas to Disarm Amid Push for a Palestinian State www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/w...
Arab States Call for Hamas to Disarm Amid Push for a Palestinian State www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/w...
All the more reason for PBS and the #Newshour. Now that congress cannot threaten them, #pbs can continue to report without fear or retribution.
Cancelling CBS for Colbert energy, but for Apple shutting down Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart’s show on Apple is over because of disagreements about China | CNN Business
“The Problem with Jon Stewart” will not come back to Apple TV+ for a third season, bringing a surprise and sudden end to the increasingly popular show led by the former “Daily Show” host.
www.cnn.com
July 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Current state of my midlife “crisis/reflection.” As much as I have wanted my girls to become educated and launch their careers, I really wish they did this near home. #emptynest.
July 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Current state of my midlife “crisis/reflection.” As much as I have wanted my girls to become educated and launch their careers, I really wish they did this near home. #emptynest.
A veteran agent told me. “No drug cases, no human trafficking, no child exploitation,” the agent said. “It’s infuriating.” The longtime ICE employee is thinking about quitting rather than having to continue “arresting gardeners.”
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Trump loves ICE. Its Workforce Has Never Been So Miserable. — The Atlantic
A “mission impossible” deportation campaign has left many employees burned out and morally conflicted.
apple.news
July 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A veteran agent told me. “No drug cases, no human trafficking, no child exploitation,” the agent said. “It’s infuriating.” The longtime ICE employee is thinking about quitting rather than having to continue “arresting gardeners.”
apple.news/AXqkjR2qYQQC...
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This administration has been staunch DEI advocates for white, ignorant, conspiracy fixated individuals.
July 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
This administration has been staunch DEI advocates for white, ignorant, conspiracy fixated individuals.
I found this episode about school shootings and the trump removal of mental health support worth a listen.
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The G.O.P. Fought for This Bill. When Trump’s Cuts Came? Silence.
Podcast Episode · The Opinions · 07/08/2025 · 24m
podcasts.apple.com
July 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I found this episode about school shootings and the trump removal of mental health support worth a listen.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Reposted by Rob Burke
Excellent new podcast. Can’t recommend it enough.
Episode 8 of the David Frum Show releases tonight, midnight ET. Last look at Episode 7 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNLb...
Susan Rice and Trump’s National-Security Disaster
YouTube video by The Atlantic
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May 28, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Excellent new podcast. Can’t recommend it enough.
Reposted by Rob Burke
When Andrew Tate was charged with rape and human trafficking, Trump intervened to fly him back to the US.
When a working-class father of a disabled 5-year-old child was wrongfully deported and charged with NO crime, Trump refuses to lift a finger.
When a working-class father of a disabled 5-year-old child was wrongfully deported and charged with NO crime, Trump refuses to lift a finger.
April 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
When Andrew Tate was charged with rape and human trafficking, Trump intervened to fly him back to the US.
When a working-class father of a disabled 5-year-old child was wrongfully deported and charged with NO crime, Trump refuses to lift a finger.
When a working-class father of a disabled 5-year-old child was wrongfully deported and charged with NO crime, Trump refuses to lift a finger.
Stop theorizing, explaining etc.
Incompetent
Ineffective
Clumsy
Bungling
Inadequate
Unskilled
Inept
Amateurish
Maladroit
Ham-fisted
Inept. Inept is the word. #trump
Incompetent
Ineffective
Clumsy
Bungling
Inadequate
Unskilled
Inept
Amateurish
Maladroit
Ham-fisted
Inept. Inept is the word. #trump
April 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Stop theorizing, explaining etc.
Incompetent
Ineffective
Clumsy
Bungling
Inadequate
Unskilled
Inept
Amateurish
Maladroit
Ham-fisted
Inept. Inept is the word. #trump
Incompetent
Ineffective
Clumsy
Bungling
Inadequate
Unskilled
Inept
Amateurish
Maladroit
Ham-fisted
Inept. Inept is the word. #trump
Orange is the new Caucasian.
April 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Orange is the new Caucasian.
#PBSNewshour is doing it right. Stating the facts and having experts on the show to highlight the effects of the trump administration.
March 31, 2025 at 11:24 PM
#PBSNewshour is doing it right. Stating the facts and having experts on the show to highlight the effects of the trump administration.
Angelo Carusone on tracking Project 2025 and right-wing media
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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March 28, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Hopefully liberal or battleground states hire these public servants.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/03...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/03...
Trump Signs Executive Order Ending Education Department: Live Updates
www.nytimes.com
March 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Hopefully liberal or battleground states hire these public servants.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/03...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/03...
I hope the DNC is drafting anticorruption and financial exploitation legislation etc. Have this ready to go for the next election run up. Ears will be open to this message.
March 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I hope the DNC is drafting anticorruption and financial exploitation legislation etc. Have this ready to go for the next election run up. Ears will be open to this message.