Barry Semple
@barry-semple.bsky.social
drumming, motorcycling, outdoorsing, breathing…
“Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” -Voltaire
“Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” -Voltaire
November 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
At this point, the sociopathic character of men like Miller and Hegseth are undisputed, imo.
I get a five alarm alarm bell belief that the people at the civilian top issuing these orders are likely watching (sharing? 🥴) the videos as some sort of twisted sick snuff film. “Look at what I can do”…
I get a five alarm alarm bell belief that the people at the civilian top issuing these orders are likely watching (sharing? 🥴) the videos as some sort of twisted sick snuff film. “Look at what I can do”…
November 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
At this point, the sociopathic character of men like Miller and Hegseth are undisputed, imo.
I get a five alarm alarm bell belief that the people at the civilian top issuing these orders are likely watching (sharing? 🥴) the videos as some sort of twisted sick snuff film. “Look at what I can do”…
I get a five alarm alarm bell belief that the people at the civilian top issuing these orders are likely watching (sharing? 🥴) the videos as some sort of twisted sick snuff film. “Look at what I can do”…
Therein lies the philosophical problem. Humans, but especially Republicans, are notorious for blowing up the “if one [insert demographic] does it, then all [insert demographic] must be punished/impugned.”
Government programs fall under this canard. An individual defrauds SNAP. Rs: “Defund SNAP!” 😔
Government programs fall under this canard. An individual defrauds SNAP. Rs: “Defund SNAP!” 😔
November 29, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Therein lies the philosophical problem. Humans, but especially Republicans, are notorious for blowing up the “if one [insert demographic] does it, then all [insert demographic] must be punished/impugned.”
Government programs fall under this canard. An individual defrauds SNAP. Rs: “Defund SNAP!” 😔
Government programs fall under this canard. An individual defrauds SNAP. Rs: “Defund SNAP!” 😔
Just to level set- ya’ll are seeing the same batshit crazy extraordinarily illegal thing I am, right? Right?!
This is f***ing insane…
This is f***ing insane…
November 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Just to level set- ya’ll are seeing the same batshit crazy extraordinarily illegal thing I am, right? Right?!
This is f***ing insane…
This is f***ing insane…
Read just the first words of this approved statement. THIS alone should be seeing the CIA Director fired. Full stop…
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Read just the first words of this approved statement. THIS alone should be seeing the CIA Director fired. Full stop…
November 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
When you take a self imposed vacay for two months and the world doesn’t stop to let you catch up.
What’d he think was going to happen?
What’d he think was going to happen?
November 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
When you take a self imposed vacay for two months and the world doesn’t stop to let you catch up.
What’d he think was going to happen?
What’d he think was going to happen?
My distillated, simple mantra regards politicians:
#CharacterDrivesPolicy
You have a noble character about you. At your core, I genuinely believe you desire to make the lives of ALL New Yorkers better…
PS> Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours…
#CharacterDrivesPolicy
You have a noble character about you. At your core, I genuinely believe you desire to make the lives of ALL New Yorkers better…
PS> Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours…
November 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
My distillated, simple mantra regards politicians:
#CharacterDrivesPolicy
You have a noble character about you. At your core, I genuinely believe you desire to make the lives of ALL New Yorkers better…
PS> Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours…
#CharacterDrivesPolicy
You have a noble character about you. At your core, I genuinely believe you desire to make the lives of ALL New Yorkers better…
PS> Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours…
Hopefully, an appropriate addendum that dovetails FOTUS’ failed private sector ventures to the present malfeasances in public office (thank you, @repcohen.bsky.social):
bsky.app/profile/barr...
bsky.app/profile/barr...
Shout out to Rep. Steve Cohen (TN), @repcohen.bsky.social. Rep. Steve has doggedly pulled together a list of the potentially harmful (and possible) criminal actions conducted by this Administration. Handy bookmark for those overwhelmed by the sheer volume of it all…
cohen.house.gov/TrumpAdminTr...
cohen.house.gov/TrumpAdminTr...
Tracking the Trump Administration’s Harmful Executive Actions
The Trump Administration has acted illegally and unconstitutionally in ways that weaken our democratic institutions, slow down our economy, roll back protections for public health and the environment,...
cohen.house.gov
November 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Hopefully, an appropriate addendum that dovetails FOTUS’ failed private sector ventures to the present malfeasances in public office (thank you, @repcohen.bsky.social):
bsky.app/profile/barr...
bsky.app/profile/barr...
Self-own confessions are the best type of confessions…
November 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Self-own confessions are the best type of confessions…
Senator- despite your {cough} unimpeachable record of public service to our country, may I tip the hat at your shady shade…
prince is wearing a blue suit and a scarf around his neck and making a funny face .
ALT: prince is wearing a blue suit and a scarf around his neck and making a funny face .
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Senator- despite your {cough} unimpeachable record of public service to our country, may I tip the hat at your shady shade…
But, understand this- to FOTUS, the Witkoff actions are a feature, not a bug…
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
But, understand this- to FOTUS, the Witkoff actions are a feature, not a bug…
Which part of the known, documented abduction of Ukrainian children did Witkoff miss? This is a *known war crime, and can only be achieved through a purposeful direction and logistical support from the very top.
*Yet, Putin got the U.S. red carpet treatment…
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
*Yet, Putin got the U.S. red carpet treatment…
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
‘Basically impossible to get them back’: Russia’s mass abduction of Ukrainian children is a war crime, say experts
As territories shift and divide families, desperate parents are travelling to Russia to find their children, many of whom have been moved into military camps or orphanages
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Which part of the known, documented abduction of Ukrainian children did Witkoff miss? This is a *known war crime, and can only be achieved through a purposeful direction and logistical support from the very top.
*Yet, Putin got the U.S. red carpet treatment…
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
*Yet, Putin got the U.S. red carpet treatment…
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Christ on a cracker. That really is it, isn’t it?
A bunch of people saw him on a reality tv game show; and, on a show artificially contrived to make him appear a mythical business leader when, in real life, he was (at best) a silver spooned huckster that has never filled a car or bought groceries…
A bunch of people saw him on a reality tv game show; and, on a show artificially contrived to make him appear a mythical business leader when, in real life, he was (at best) a silver spooned huckster that has never filled a car or bought groceries…
November 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Christ on a cracker. That really is it, isn’t it?
A bunch of people saw him on a reality tv game show; and, on a show artificially contrived to make him appear a mythical business leader when, in real life, he was (at best) a silver spooned huckster that has never filled a car or bought groceries…
A bunch of people saw him on a reality tv game show; and, on a show artificially contrived to make him appear a mythical business leader when, in real life, he was (at best) a silver spooned huckster that has never filled a car or bought groceries…
What, no come hither look of the Seattle Sombrero? 🤣
Fun fact: Seattle, WA, gets an annual 37-39” and is often dubbed the Rain City. My hometown of Mobile, AL, though? 65-67”… 😳
#TheMoreYouKnow
Methinks our Seattle doth protest too much…
Fun fact: Seattle, WA, gets an annual 37-39” and is often dubbed the Rain City. My hometown of Mobile, AL, though? 65-67”… 😳
#TheMoreYouKnow
Methinks our Seattle doth protest too much…
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
What, no come hither look of the Seattle Sombrero? 🤣
Fun fact: Seattle, WA, gets an annual 37-39” and is often dubbed the Rain City. My hometown of Mobile, AL, though? 65-67”… 😳
#TheMoreYouKnow
Methinks our Seattle doth protest too much…
Fun fact: Seattle, WA, gets an annual 37-39” and is often dubbed the Rain City. My hometown of Mobile, AL, though? 65-67”… 😳
#TheMoreYouKnow
Methinks our Seattle doth protest too much…
Can we also not overlook that some dude-
thrice married and cheated on two (that we know!)… 😳
is calling for what amounts to an investigation of “loyalty & duty” into-
a dude who stuck by and supported his gal through the most horrific times and continues to this day… ♥️
#CharacterDrivesPolicy
thrice married and cheated on two (that we know!)… 😳
is calling for what amounts to an investigation of “loyalty & duty” into-
a dude who stuck by and supported his gal through the most horrific times and continues to this day… ♥️
#CharacterDrivesPolicy
November 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Been a fan of her since the early days of her almost singlehanded creation of the CFPB. Was my 2020 Dem primary choice.
That said, I think I’d give Sheldon the nod over Liz. I believe he has a deeper understanding of Senate procedure and its critical importance to forwarding legislation…
That said, I think I’d give Sheldon the nod over Liz. I believe he has a deeper understanding of Senate procedure and its critical importance to forwarding legislation…
November 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Been a fan of her since the early days of her almost singlehanded creation of the CFPB. Was my 2020 Dem primary choice.
That said, I think I’d give Sheldon the nod over Liz. I believe he has a deeper understanding of Senate procedure and its critical importance to forwarding legislation…
That said, I think I’d give Sheldon the nod over Liz. I believe he has a deeper understanding of Senate procedure and its critical importance to forwarding legislation…