Rudy
@rudy13.bsky.social
Σεισάχθεια, my favorite word.
Make Orwell fictional again - Repost / like / follow ≠ endorsement - ☆ = agree / like - Buy Californian & #FreeTheBear
Facebook refugee.
Joined bSky 2024-12-06
Make Orwell fictional again - Repost / like / follow ≠ endorsement - ☆ = agree / like - Buy Californian & #FreeTheBear
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Rudy
@rudy13.bsky.social
· Feb 7
It is ever more obvious that we cannot share a nation with these fascist maniacs.
The American experiment has failed and (again) veered into hatred, bigotry, oppression, and tyranny. Let's get out and cut the cord so they don't drag us down with them!
#LiberateCalifornia
#FreeTheBear🏳️🌈
The American experiment has failed and (again) veered into hatred, bigotry, oppression, and tyranny. Let's get out and cut the cord so they don't drag us down with them!
#LiberateCalifornia
#FreeTheBear🏳️🌈
this appears to be based entirely on subscriptions for Politico Pro that many govt agencies pay for. but it doesn't matter, this is now fact for roughly half the country for eternity and will be used to do whatever they want.
You don't have to hate the US to want CA out.
You don't have to hate CA to want the US out.
Is this marriage compatible, or is friend better?
You don't have to hate CA to want the US out.
Is this marriage compatible, or is friend better?
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Everything about SARS-CoV-2 weakens us as a species. Population-level immune dysregulation leading to both reactivation of latent pathogens and creating niches for new ones; the politicisation of our response regressing public health and massively amplifying anti-vax ideology.
November 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Everything about SARS-CoV-2 weakens us as a species. Population-level immune dysregulation leading to both reactivation of latent pathogens and creating niches for new ones; the politicisation of our response regressing public health and massively amplifying anti-vax ideology.
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Interacting Galaxies NGC 1549 and NGC 1553 in the Dorado Group - From Rolf Wahl Olsen - https://flic.kr/p/2jybqyW
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Interacting Galaxies NGC 1549 and NGC 1553 in the Dorado Group - From Rolf Wahl Olsen - https://flic.kr/p/2jybqyW
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November 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Those who profit from conflict, genocide and ecocide have always relied on supremacist rhetoric: who is stronger, smarter, whiter. Supremacy, in all its incarnations, has been a boundless, timeless economic powerhouse for this civilisation
November 15, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Those who profit from conflict, genocide and ecocide have always relied on supremacist rhetoric: who is stronger, smarter, whiter. Supremacy, in all its incarnations, has been a boundless, timeless economic powerhouse for this civilisation
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Nazi occupied America
In Kenner, Louisiana, ICE and DEA GOONS violently abducted a woman from a Walmart parking lot. You can hear her child screaming as the GOONS beat her. 11/13/25
November 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Nazi occupied America
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The fascists are robbing us all to line their own pockets.
Let’s get out of this dying Nazi empire.
#FreeTheBear
#LiberateCalifornia
Let’s get out of this dying Nazi empire.
#FreeTheBear
#LiberateCalifornia
Raskin Sounds Alarm Over ‘Million-Dollar Jackpot Provision’ Snuck Into Senate Shutdown Bill
“One of the most blatantly corrupt provisions for political self-dealing and the plunder of public resources ever proposed.”
#thieves #traitors #GOPSeditiousTraitors
www.commondreams.org/news/jamie-r...
“One of the most blatantly corrupt provisions for political self-dealing and the plunder of public resources ever proposed.”
#thieves #traitors #GOPSeditiousTraitors
www.commondreams.org/news/jamie-r...
Raskin Sounds Alarm Over 'Million-Dollar Jackpot Provision' Snuck Into Senate Shutdown Bill | Common Dreams
House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin slams Senate provision allowing GOP senators to sue FBI for $1 million each.
www.commondreams.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The fascists are robbing us all to line their own pockets.
Let’s get out of this dying Nazi empire.
#FreeTheBear
#LiberateCalifornia
Let’s get out of this dying Nazi empire.
#FreeTheBear
#LiberateCalifornia
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Only in America 🤣
![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Only in America 🤣
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Okay, I did manage to get this blog post out before the (4pm PT!) livestream! 👀 There will be a considerable flood threat this weekend in some parts of SoCal as near-record moist airmass combines with other factors. Strong t-storms also possible. #CAwx
Southern California weekend storm looking increasingly powerful, with growing flood threat for LA Basin & beyond - Weather West
Quite some whiplash: from record heat to record wet (and yet one more damaging wildfire before that happens) Well, the weather this year sure is doing its best to keep us on our toes! The last 2-3 weeks featured record (or near-record) warmth across most of California and Nevada, as well as a good portion
weatherwest.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Okay, I did manage to get this blog post out before the (4pm PT!) livestream! 👀 There will be a considerable flood threat this weekend in some parts of SoCal as near-record moist airmass combines with other factors. Strong t-storms also possible. #CAwx
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⚠️🌧️ @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom has pre-deployed additional emergency crews and equipment to Southern California as strong storms continue across the state.
Resources are staged in Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties to protect communities ahead of impacts.
Resources are staged in Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties to protect communities ahead of impacts.
Governor Newsom adds additional pre-deployed resources to Southern California in advance of storm | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
November 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
⚠️🌧️ @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom has pre-deployed additional emergency crews and equipment to Southern California as strong storms continue across the state.
Resources are staged in Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties to protect communities ahead of impacts.
Resources are staged in Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties to protect communities ahead of impacts.
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The City doesn't have anything like this that shows you how the City is doing on a more real time basis, SO WE CREATED THIS FOR YOU ALL!
Visit revexp.lacontroller.app
Pro-Tip: try to use on Desktop or turn your phone to desktop mode and zoom in for better experience.
Visit revexp.lacontroller.app
Pro-Tip: try to use on Desktop or turn your phone to desktop mode and zoom in for better experience.
FY2026 General Fund Revenue & Expense Analysis Dashboard
Comprehensive financial dashboard for FY2026 revenue and expenditure analysis with interactive charts and performance metrics
revexp.lacontroller.app
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The City doesn't have anything like this that shows you how the City is doing on a more real time basis, SO WE CREATED THIS FOR YOU ALL!
Visit revexp.lacontroller.app
Pro-Tip: try to use on Desktop or turn your phone to desktop mode and zoom in for better experience.
Visit revexp.lacontroller.app
Pro-Tip: try to use on Desktop or turn your phone to desktop mode and zoom in for better experience.
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NERDING OUT ON BASIC FINANCIAL ANALYSIS! 🥳
So happy to introduce you all to our new technology tool that let's you know how the City is doing financially by showing you a high-level overview of the City's Revenue and Expenses so far for the fiscal year!
Revexp.lacontroller.app
So happy to introduce you all to our new technology tool that let's you know how the City is doing financially by showing you a high-level overview of the City's Revenue and Expenses so far for the fiscal year!
Revexp.lacontroller.app
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
NERDING OUT ON BASIC FINANCIAL ANALYSIS! 🥳
So happy to introduce you all to our new technology tool that let's you know how the City is doing financially by showing you a high-level overview of the City's Revenue and Expenses so far for the fiscal year!
Revexp.lacontroller.app
So happy to introduce you all to our new technology tool that let's you know how the City is doing financially by showing you a high-level overview of the City's Revenue and Expenses so far for the fiscal year!
Revexp.lacontroller.app
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The closure of Glenn Medical Center in the Sacramento Valley is putting the lives and wellbeing of thousands at risk.
I'm working hard to pass my bipartisan legislation to help reopen Glenn Medical and protect health care access in rural communities across California.
I'm working hard to pass my bipartisan legislation to help reopen Glenn Medical and protect health care access in rural communities across California.
November 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The closure of Glenn Medical Center in the Sacramento Valley is putting the lives and wellbeing of thousands at risk.
I'm working hard to pass my bipartisan legislation to help reopen Glenn Medical and protect health care access in rural communities across California.
I'm working hard to pass my bipartisan legislation to help reopen Glenn Medical and protect health care access in rural communities across California.
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What is the point of constant growth if all of the growth goes to billionaires?
Public policy should center on reducing inequality, not growth.
Public policy should center on reducing inequality, not growth.
November 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
What is the point of constant growth if all of the growth goes to billionaires?
Public policy should center on reducing inequality, not growth.
Public policy should center on reducing inequality, not growth.
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With support from @califdgs.bsky.social, California Dept of Toxic Substance Control, & CAGovOps, @sabrinacervantes.bsky.social, @marktakano.bsky.social, ASM Leticia Castillo, & State Treasurer Fiona Ma came together to celebrate this higher-density climate-resilient development.
November 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
With support from @califdgs.bsky.social, California Dept of Toxic Substance Control, & CAGovOps, @sabrinacervantes.bsky.social, @marktakano.bsky.social, ASM Leticia Castillo, & State Treasurer Fiona Ma came together to celebrate this higher-density climate-resilient development.
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Backed by $22.7M from the Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities Program (CalSGC) & HCD’s Infill Infrastructure Grant, Goldfinch reflects @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social’s commitment to integrated housing & sustainability solutions across California. #WhereFoundationsBegin #HousingForAll
November 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Backed by $22.7M from the Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities Program (CalSGC) & HCD’s Infill Infrastructure Grant, Goldfinch reflects @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social’s commitment to integrated housing & sustainability solutions across California. #WhereFoundationsBegin #HousingForAll
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Ground has broken on Goldfinch at Mulberry Gardens by Eden Housing, a 149-unit affordable housing development for low-income households in Riverside. Built alongside Sparrow, Goldfinch is the 2nd phase of an infill project on a former CalFire site.
November 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Ground has broken on Goldfinch at Mulberry Gardens by Eden Housing, a 149-unit affordable housing development for low-income households in Riverside. Built alongside Sparrow, Goldfinch is the 2nd phase of an infill project on a former CalFire site.
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CAL FIRE graduated 38 new Company Officers today, completing Fire Control Class 25-13 and stepping into leadership roles statewide. With over 615 officers trained this year, we’re on track to surpass our 2025 goal—supported by the new Atwater Training Center.
#CALFIRE #Training #Readiness
#CALFIRE #Training #Readiness
November 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
CAL FIRE graduated 38 new Company Officers today, completing Fire Control Class 25-13 and stepping into leadership roles statewide. With over 615 officers trained this year, we’re on track to surpass our 2025 goal—supported by the new Atwater Training Center.
#CALFIRE #Training #Readiness
#CALFIRE #Training #Readiness
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You couldn't put a character like RFK in a novel. It's just not believable. Sounds like the brainworm is the least of his problems. 😬
November 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
You couldn't put a character like RFK in a novel. It's just not believable. Sounds like the brainworm is the least of his problems. 😬
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Iapetus - Rev 49 - From Aster Cowart (terrasabaea.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/2ehgMYy
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Iapetus - Rev 49 - From Aster Cowart (terrasabaea.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/2ehgMYy
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Japan: Flu Alert as Weekly Cases Surge and Schools Face Widespread Closures.
Japan recorded 57,424 flu cases from Oct 27–Nov 2, 2025, leading to partial or full closures at 2,307 kindergartens, nurseries, and elementary, junior high, and high schools nationwide.
www.nippon.com/en/japan-dat...
Japan recorded 57,424 flu cases from Oct 27–Nov 2, 2025, leading to partial or full closures at 2,307 kindergartens, nurseries, and elementary, junior high, and high schools nationwide.
www.nippon.com/en/japan-dat...
November 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Japan: Flu Alert as Weekly Cases Surge and Schools Face Widespread Closures.
Japan recorded 57,424 flu cases from Oct 27–Nov 2, 2025, leading to partial or full closures at 2,307 kindergartens, nurseries, and elementary, junior high, and high schools nationwide.
www.nippon.com/en/japan-dat...
Japan recorded 57,424 flu cases from Oct 27–Nov 2, 2025, leading to partial or full closures at 2,307 kindergartens, nurseries, and elementary, junior high, and high schools nationwide.
www.nippon.com/en/japan-dat...
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UPDATE: The DOJ was officially allowed to join and back the GOP's lawsuit challenging California’s voter-approved Prop 50 map.
A preliminary injunction hearing to potentially block the map is now set for December 3.
A preliminary injunction hearing to potentially block the map is now set for December 3.
DOJ Seeks to Back GOP’s California Redistricting Lawsuit
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:36 AM
UPDATE: The DOJ was officially allowed to join and back the GOP's lawsuit challenging California’s voter-approved Prop 50 map.
A preliminary injunction hearing to potentially block the map is now set for December 3.
A preliminary injunction hearing to potentially block the map is now set for December 3.
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After failing to stop a major state housing bill from becoming law, Los Angeles leaders are turning to plan B: Delaying Senate Bill 79's implementation and pushing for unspecified legislative changes next year. My dispatch for @politico.com Pro subscribers subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
POLITICO Pro: Los Angeles failed to defeat a major housing law, so it's turning to Plan B: Delay, delay, delay
A report from the city planning department outlines strategies for pushing off many of the effects of SB 79 through 2030.
subscriber.politicopro.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:45 AM
After failing to stop a major state housing bill from becoming law, Los Angeles leaders are turning to plan B: Delaying Senate Bill 79's implementation and pushing for unspecified legislative changes next year. My dispatch for @politico.com Pro subscribers subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
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November 15, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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NGC-7380 Wizard Nebula in Narrowband, 2021-08-06 - From Ryan Kinnett (rkinnett.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/2mgfzXa
November 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
NGC-7380 Wizard Nebula in Narrowband, 2021-08-06 - From Ryan Kinnett (rkinnett.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/2mgfzXa
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Having people with wealth isn't the real issue. Wealth *hoarding* is. A small sliver of people who have amassed assets in excess of anything they could use in several lifetimes, existing in countries where people go without food, shelter and health care is unethical and immoral.
November 15, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Having people with wealth isn't the real issue. Wealth *hoarding* is. A small sliver of people who have amassed assets in excess of anything they could use in several lifetimes, existing in countries where people go without food, shelter and health care is unethical and immoral.