RODIN
@rodin20583.bsky.social
Opposed to fascism & authoritarianism (then again, who isn't?). Truth matters and decency matters, and laughter is essential for the soul.
Trying to become a better reader.
Trying to become a better reader.
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The Founders (rightly) thought financial corruption was so concerning they banned it in the Constitution three separate times: the two emoluments clauses, and the only named impeachable offense besides treason.
Starting in 2017, America decided it just kinda didn't matter anymore, whatcha gonna do.
Starting in 2017, America decided it just kinda didn't matter anymore, whatcha gonna do.
UNREAL: Per NY Times amazing reporting today they found "Trump has used the office of the presidency to make at least $1.4 billion. We know this number to be an underestimate because some of his profits remain hidden from public view." We live in a 3rd world sh*thole! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | How Trump Has Used the Presidency to Make at Least $1.4 Billion
The president took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he’s focused his second term on enriching himself and his family.
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The Founders (rightly) thought financial corruption was so concerning they banned it in the Constitution three separate times: the two emoluments clauses, and the only named impeachable offense besides treason.
Starting in 2017, America decided it just kinda didn't matter anymore, whatcha gonna do.
Starting in 2017, America decided it just kinda didn't matter anymore, whatcha gonna do.
Trump is increasingly disliked at home and disrespected internationally.
He spent his whole life feeling aggrieved that he is not liked more, never realising that how he treats people is why.
That's now playing out on a global stage, and he thinks that bold acts will earn him respect.
Not likely!
He spent his whole life feeling aggrieved that he is not liked more, never realising that how he treats people is why.
That's now playing out on a global stage, and he thinks that bold acts will earn him respect.
Not likely!
January 19, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Trump is increasingly disliked at home and disrespected internationally.
He spent his whole life feeling aggrieved that he is not liked more, never realising that how he treats people is why.
That's now playing out on a global stage, and he thinks that bold acts will earn him respect.
Not likely!
He spent his whole life feeling aggrieved that he is not liked more, never realising that how he treats people is why.
That's now playing out on a global stage, and he thinks that bold acts will earn him respect.
Not likely!
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The difference between Susan Collins and me is that I would do something about it.
January 16, 2026 at 1:11 AM
The difference between Susan Collins and me is that I would do something about it.
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LMAO - Nick Anderson nailed it! 😏
January 16, 2026 at 7:28 PM
LMAO - Nick Anderson nailed it! 😏
ICE is an armed militia that is being used by Donald Trump to manufacture incidents of violence wherever Trump chooses.
ICE is already being deployed for purposes beyond the (often unlawful) seizure of illegal immigrants.
ICE violence is spiralling and will likely reach its peak on election day!
ICE is already being deployed for purposes beyond the (often unlawful) seizure of illegal immigrants.
ICE violence is spiralling and will likely reach its peak on election day!
January 14, 2026 at 10:47 PM
ICE is an armed militia that is being used by Donald Trump to manufacture incidents of violence wherever Trump chooses.
ICE is already being deployed for purposes beyond the (often unlawful) seizure of illegal immigrants.
ICE violence is spiralling and will likely reach its peak on election day!
ICE is already being deployed for purposes beyond the (often unlawful) seizure of illegal immigrants.
ICE violence is spiralling and will likely reach its peak on election day!
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To be ABSOLUTELY clear:
Trump does NOT have a protracted strategy or plan, ever.
What he THINKS he has, is instincts.
What he ACTUALLY has, are personality disorders.
Everything he says is in pursuit of grandiosity, wealth, or a distraction to cover up crimes.
Trump does NOT have a protracted strategy or plan, ever.
What he THINKS he has, is instincts.
What he ACTUALLY has, are personality disorders.
Everything he says is in pursuit of grandiosity, wealth, or a distraction to cover up crimes.
January 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
To be ABSOLUTELY clear:
Trump does NOT have a protracted strategy or plan, ever.
What he THINKS he has, is instincts.
What he ACTUALLY has, are personality disorders.
Everything he says is in pursuit of grandiosity, wealth, or a distraction to cover up crimes.
Trump does NOT have a protracted strategy or plan, ever.
What he THINKS he has, is instincts.
What he ACTUALLY has, are personality disorders.
Everything he says is in pursuit of grandiosity, wealth, or a distraction to cover up crimes.
1/ Trump lies a lot. He always has.
This is nothing new.
But sometime, between now and the mid-terms, he will introduce a new set of lies to justify interfering with the election process, the counting of votes, and the declaration of results.
These as-yet-unknown lies could "take hold" quickly.
This is nothing new.
But sometime, between now and the mid-terms, he will introduce a new set of lies to justify interfering with the election process, the counting of votes, and the declaration of results.
These as-yet-unknown lies could "take hold" quickly.
January 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
1/ Trump lies a lot. He always has.
This is nothing new.
But sometime, between now and the mid-terms, he will introduce a new set of lies to justify interfering with the election process, the counting of votes, and the declaration of results.
These as-yet-unknown lies could "take hold" quickly.
This is nothing new.
But sometime, between now and the mid-terms, he will introduce a new set of lies to justify interfering with the election process, the counting of votes, and the declaration of results.
These as-yet-unknown lies could "take hold" quickly.
This guy is always telling people (in this case, his followers) why they should be impressed with him.
We never got that from Biden, Obama, George W Bush, etc.
For most of his life, Trump has lived in a bubble, where people only keep their jobs if they flatter him and support his self-delusions.
We never got that from Biden, Obama, George W Bush, etc.
For most of his life, Trump has lived in a bubble, where people only keep their jobs if they flatter him and support his self-delusions.
September 28, 2025 at 11:05 PM
This guy is always telling people (in this case, his followers) why they should be impressed with him.
We never got that from Biden, Obama, George W Bush, etc.
For most of his life, Trump has lived in a bubble, where people only keep their jobs if they flatter him and support his self-delusions.
We never got that from Biden, Obama, George W Bush, etc.
For most of his life, Trump has lived in a bubble, where people only keep their jobs if they flatter him and support his self-delusions.
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One of the most remarkable things of the last 9 months is how many Americans seem to believe the President is all powerful and Congress has no say.
Actually Congress has been ineffective by choice. It has immense power if it had the courage to use it.
Actually Congress has been ineffective by choice. It has immense power if it had the courage to use it.
September 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM
One of the most remarkable things of the last 9 months is how many Americans seem to believe the President is all powerful and Congress has no say.
Actually Congress has been ineffective by choice. It has immense power if it had the courage to use it.
Actually Congress has been ineffective by choice. It has immense power if it had the courage to use it.
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I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
July 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
It seems like Stephen Miller is the architect of Trump 2.0.
The mainstream media should start referring to him as such (or "the mastermind").
Which wouldn't go down well with the orange-faced narcissist in the Oval Office.
The mainstream media should start referring to him as such (or "the mastermind").
Which wouldn't go down well with the orange-faced narcissist in the Oval Office.
June 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
It seems like Stephen Miller is the architect of Trump 2.0.
The mainstream media should start referring to him as such (or "the mastermind").
Which wouldn't go down well with the orange-faced narcissist in the Oval Office.
The mainstream media should start referring to him as such (or "the mastermind").
Which wouldn't go down well with the orange-faced narcissist in the Oval Office.
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When Trump's plans fail, either due to poor execution or because they are flawed from the start, he very quickly switches from bully to "victim" and blames everyone and everything he can think of.
He can't escape his own demons (i.e. his personality disorders) and I hope they will cause his ruin.
He can't escape his own demons (i.e. his personality disorders) and I hope they will cause his ruin.
May 30, 2025 at 8:10 AM
When Trump's plans fail, either due to poor execution or because they are flawed from the start, he very quickly switches from bully to "victim" and blames everyone and everything he can think of.
He can't escape his own demons (i.e. his personality disorders) and I hope they will cause his ruin.
He can't escape his own demons (i.e. his personality disorders) and I hope they will cause his ruin.
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I've just heard this woman speak on the "I've had it" YouTube podcast. She is articulate, compassionate, and is trying to win Mitch McConnell's seat.
Kentucky lawmaker Pamela Stevenson, the top-ranking Democrat in the GOP-led state House, launched her U.S. Senate campaign on Monday, vowing to help “stop the recklessness” in Washington if elected.
The seat has long been held by Mitch McConnell.
www.yahoo.com/news/pamela-...
The seat has long been held by Mitch McConnell.
www.yahoo.com/news/pamela-...
May 26, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Please follow her on
@colpamstevenson.bsky.social
@colpamstevenson.bsky.social
I've just heard this woman speak on the "I've had it" YouTube podcast. She is articulate, compassionate, and is trying to win Mitch McConnell's seat.
Kentucky lawmaker Pamela Stevenson, the top-ranking Democrat in the GOP-led state House, launched her U.S. Senate campaign on Monday, vowing to help “stop the recklessness” in Washington if elected.
The seat has long been held by Mitch McConnell.
www.yahoo.com/news/pamela-...
The seat has long been held by Mitch McConnell.
www.yahoo.com/news/pamela-...
Pamela Stevenson, the top Democrat in the Kentucky House, launches campaign for the US Senate
Kentucky lawmaker Pamela Stevenson, the top-ranking Democrat in the GOP-led state House, launched her U.S. Senate campaign on Monday, vowing to help “stop the recklessness” in Washington if elected. ...
www.yahoo.com
May 24, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I've just heard this woman speak on the "I've had it" YouTube podcast. She is articulate, compassionate, and is trying to win Mitch McConnell's seat.
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HOUSE MAY GIVE TRUMP A NEW LAW IMMUNIZING HIM FROM THE COURTS: It would essentially prevent any court from issuing Restraining Orders, Injunctions, and putting MAGA in jail for contempt of court
The constitution teeters on the edge.
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The constitution teeters on the edge.
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May 22, 2025 at 4:08 AM
HOUSE MAY GIVE TRUMP A NEW LAW IMMUNIZING HIM FROM THE COURTS: It would essentially prevent any court from issuing Restraining Orders, Injunctions, and putting MAGA in jail for contempt of court
The constitution teeters on the edge.
GET THE ALL-NEW COUNTDOWN PODCAST: tinyurl.com/62endcy2
The constitution teeters on the edge.
GET THE ALL-NEW COUNTDOWN PODCAST: tinyurl.com/62endcy2
I just had a quick look at what the CNN app is talking about. Things like the big bill that Republicans are trying to ram through and Trump's dome idea.
I can only capture the first two stories on the Fox app, but they aren't about the big issues. It's just red meat for the MAGA base.
I can only capture the first two stories on the Fox app, but they aren't about the big issues. It's just red meat for the MAGA base.
May 21, 2025 at 6:15 AM
I just had a quick look at what the CNN app is talking about. Things like the big bill that Republicans are trying to ram through and Trump's dome idea.
I can only capture the first two stories on the Fox app, but they aren't about the big issues. It's just red meat for the MAGA base.
I can only capture the first two stories on the Fox app, but they aren't about the big issues. It's just red meat for the MAGA base.
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It's time to call both your Senators and your Rep. to tell them that any of the Republican proposed cuts to Medicaid are a NO GO.
This website will locate all of your elected officials: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
Once you have that, Google their local office numbers and call. 📞
This website will locate all of your elected officials: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
Once you have that, Google their local office numbers and call. 📞
May 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
It's time to call both your Senators and your Rep. to tell them that any of the Republican proposed cuts to Medicaid are a NO GO.
This website will locate all of your elected officials: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
Once you have that, Google their local office numbers and call. 📞
This website will locate all of your elected officials: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
Once you have that, Google their local office numbers and call. 📞
Despite Trump's talk about other subjects, he and his party are focused on the 2026 and 2028 elections.
If Democrats win the House & Senate, Trump gets impeached AND found guilty; if Dems win the Presidency in 2028, Trump will be back in court and his buddies will be investigated.
They WILL cheat.
If Democrats win the House & Senate, Trump gets impeached AND found guilty; if Dems win the Presidency in 2028, Trump will be back in court and his buddies will be investigated.
They WILL cheat.
March 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Despite Trump's talk about other subjects, he and his party are focused on the 2026 and 2028 elections.
If Democrats win the House & Senate, Trump gets impeached AND found guilty; if Dems win the Presidency in 2028, Trump will be back in court and his buddies will be investigated.
They WILL cheat.
If Democrats win the House & Senate, Trump gets impeached AND found guilty; if Dems win the Presidency in 2028, Trump will be back in court and his buddies will be investigated.
They WILL cheat.
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February 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Judge Susan Crawford, liberal-minded candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court; against guy endorsed by both Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Trump and others have been conducting a bit of a smear campaign against her, of course.
Apparently, this is quite an important race.
Trump and others have been conducting a bit of a smear campaign against her, of course.
Apparently, this is quite an important race.
Kicking off our Common Sense Justice tour in Oshkosh this morning. Judge Crawford will spend the next 10 days traveling more than 2,400 miles across the state meeting with voters.
Early voting has started! Make a plan to vote at myvote.wi.gov.
Early voting has started! Make a plan to vote at myvote.wi.gov.
March 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Judge Susan Crawford, liberal-minded candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court; against guy endorsed by both Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Trump and others have been conducting a bit of a smear campaign against her, of course.
Apparently, this is quite an important race.
Trump and others have been conducting a bit of a smear campaign against her, of course.
Apparently, this is quite an important race.
Trump is so mind-bogglingly (ok, may not be a word) dishonest that it has turned the world upside-down.
The legitimate news media seems to be so befuddled by the sheer volume of false comments coming from Trump, his colleagues, and his media supporters, that they have simply stopped calling it out.
The legitimate news media seems to be so befuddled by the sheer volume of false comments coming from Trump, his colleagues, and his media supporters, that they have simply stopped calling it out.
March 20, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Trump is so mind-bogglingly (ok, may not be a word) dishonest that it has turned the world upside-down.
The legitimate news media seems to be so befuddled by the sheer volume of false comments coming from Trump, his colleagues, and his media supporters, that they have simply stopped calling it out.
The legitimate news media seems to be so befuddled by the sheer volume of false comments coming from Trump, his colleagues, and his media supporters, that they have simply stopped calling it out.
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I’m not sure who actually stated this but, to paraphrase:
“The people who have billions have decided that the people who have nothing have too much.”
“The people who have billions have decided that the people who have nothing have too much.”
March 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I’m not sure who actually stated this but, to paraphrase:
“The people who have billions have decided that the people who have nothing have too much.”
“The people who have billions have decided that the people who have nothing have too much.”