StandardBob
@standardbob.bsky.social
Retired Vt politician, lobbyist. Worked to shut down Vt’s only nuke plant. Helped to pass “Right to die” bill.
Writer: Political columnist 20 years. 2 Vt humor books. Co-wrote biography on Frank Zappa.
Music: Harmonica player/Blues singer
Writer: Political columnist 20 years. 2 Vt humor books. Co-wrote biography on Frank Zappa.
Music: Harmonica player/Blues singer
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Trump’s wild stories, inability to understand numbers, and inability to place events correctly into a timeline are key signs of dementia. Truax published an article in The Hill today, titled: “Trump’s mental decline is undeniable—so what now?”
Trump’s wild stories, inability to understand numbers, and inability to place events correctly into a timeline are key signs of dementia. Truax published an article in The Hill today, titled: “Trump’s mental decline is undeniable—so what now?”
August 1, 2025
Economists have been expressing concern about the accuracy of economic statistics coming out of the Trump administration for months.
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August 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Trump’s wild stories, inability to understand numbers, and inability to place events correctly into a timeline are key signs of dementia. Truax published an article in The Hill today, titled: “Trump’s mental decline is undeniable—so what now?”
Trump’s wild stories, inability to understand numbers, and inability to place events correctly into a timeline are key signs of dementia. Truax published an article in The Hill today, titled: “Trump’s mental decline is undeniable—so what now?”
Is Trump really deporting the worst of the worst? - Los Angeles Times
Except he’s not. He’s resurrecting the KKK
Except he’s not. He’s resurrecting the KKK
July 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Is Trump really deporting the worst of the worst? - Los Angeles Times
Except he’s not. He’s resurrecting the KKK
Except he’s not. He’s resurrecting the KKK
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July 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Trump calls for name reversals of NFL's Commanders, baseball's Guardians - POLITICO
Trump’s new shiny object that he wants us to look at instead of the Epstein Files….
Trump’s new shiny object that he wants us to look at instead of the Epstein Files….
July 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Trump calls for name reversals of NFL's Commanders, baseball's Guardians - POLITICO
Trump’s new shiny object that he wants us to look at instead of the Epstein Files….
Trump’s new shiny object that he wants us to look at instead of the Epstein Files….
July 18, 2025
[There is a lot about sexual assault in tonight’s letter.]
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July 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
'Good Lord': Social Media Reacts to Trump's Alleged Birthday Message to Epstein
Yeah, he’s in the book….
Yeah, he’s in the book….
July 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
'Good Lord': Social Media Reacts to Trump's Alleged Birthday Message to Epstein
Yeah, he’s in the book….
Yeah, he’s in the book….
Terry Moran Shares Viral Stephen Miller Video
#1 worst person in the world
#1 worst person in the world
July 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Terry Moran Shares Viral Stephen Miller Video
#1 worst person in the world
#1 worst person in the world
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He only wins because of blind sycophants like Burchett. If the GOP had any balls he’d be in jail by now.
He only wins because of blind sycophants like Burchett. If the GOP had any balls he’d be in jail by now.
GOP Rep's Response To Trump's Slam Of ‘Weaklings’ Base Is Just… Wow
Rep. Tim Burchett essentially shrugged and then leaned in.
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July 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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He only wins because of blind sycophants like Burchett. If the GOP had any balls he’d be in jail by now.
He only wins because of blind sycophants like Burchett. If the GOP had any balls he’d be in jail by now.
Spineless, shameful, disgusting
July 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Spineless, shameful, disgusting
Trump says Bondi should release 'whatever she thinks is credible' on Epstein - ABC News
As if anyone would believe either of these lying weasels
As if anyone would believe either of these lying weasels
July 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Trump says Bondi should release 'whatever she thinks is credible' on Epstein - ABC News
As if anyone would believe either of these lying weasels
As if anyone would believe either of these lying weasels
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“The last thing you want to do here is contribute to a domino effect of decisions where suddenly you’re admitting you’re wrong about everything.That is why you gotta stand your ground on everything against the left, including on the [Abrego Garcia] situation.”
“The last thing you want to do here is contribute to a domino effect of decisions where suddenly you’re admitting you’re wrong about everything.That is why you gotta stand your ground on everything against the left, including on the [Abrego Garcia] situation.”
July 14, 2025
Trump appointees insist they have a “mandate” to drive undocumented immigrants out of the U.S.
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July 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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“The last thing you want to do here is contribute to a domino effect of decisions where suddenly you’re admitting you’re wrong about everything.That is why you gotta stand your ground on everything against the left, including on the [Abrego Garcia] situation.”
“The last thing you want to do here is contribute to a domino effect of decisions where suddenly you’re admitting you’re wrong about everything.That is why you gotta stand your ground on everything against the left, including on the [Abrego Garcia] situation.”
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“Don’t talk about Epstein”….Epstein, Epstein, Epstein, Epstein, Epstein, Epstein…
“Don’t talk about Epstein”….Epstein, Epstein, Epstein, Epstein, Epstein, Epstein…
July 13, 2025
This weekend saw the development of an extraordinary rift in MAGA world.
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July 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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“Don’t talk about Epstein”….Epstein, Epstein, Epstein, Epstein, Epstein, Epstein…
“Don’t talk about Epstein”….Epstein, Epstein, Epstein, Epstein, Epstein, Epstein…
Joyce Vance: ICE Agents Could Face ‘Lawful’ Self-Defense Acts
I’ve said this from the beginning. If these thugs wear masks how can you know if they’re for real and why shouldn’t you be able to defend yourself. This should be put to the test.
I’ve said this from the beginning. If these thugs wear masks how can you know if they’re for real and why shouldn’t you be able to defend yourself. This should be put to the test.
July 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Joyce Vance: ICE Agents Could Face ‘Lawful’ Self-Defense Acts
I’ve said this from the beginning. If these thugs wear masks how can you know if they’re for real and why shouldn’t you be able to defend yourself. This should be put to the test.
I’ve said this from the beginning. If these thugs wear masks how can you know if they’re for real and why shouldn’t you be able to defend yourself. This should be put to the test.
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July 12, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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My bimonthly column
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