Be Rushing
@berush6.bsky.social
Intellectually curious senior. Fact seeking humanist with animal companions, wild and domestic. Empathetic. Discouraged by the greed and selfishness on display in society currently. Hopefully agnostic. Spiritually nihilistic. Personally responsible. Happy
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One reason why Republicans won't extend expiring ACA subsidies?
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
One reason why Republicans won't extend expiring ACA subsidies?
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Koch-backed lobby groups have spent over $1.1M pressuring GOP lawmakers to let 20M Americans' health insurance costs go up.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
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After NVIDIA's CEO paid for a special dinner and his company donated to Donald Trump's gold-plated ballroom, he got his wish to sell advanced AI chips to China.
Money talks in the Trump Administration.
Money talks in the Trump Administration.
December 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
After NVIDIA's CEO paid for a special dinner and his company donated to Donald Trump's gold-plated ballroom, he got his wish to sell advanced AI chips to China.
Money talks in the Trump Administration.
Money talks in the Trump Administration.
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A vile and disgusting statement from a sitting Senator.
Freedom of religion is fundamental to the identity of America. What a disgrace.
Freedom of religion is fundamental to the identity of America. What a disgrace.
December 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
A vile and disgusting statement from a sitting Senator.
Freedom of religion is fundamental to the identity of America. What a disgrace.
Freedom of religion is fundamental to the identity of America. What a disgrace.
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This is what Presidential Leadership looks like at the time of an unfathomable American tragedy.
#BarackObama
#BarackObama
December 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This is what Presidential Leadership looks like at the time of an unfathomable American tragedy.
#BarackObama
#BarackObama
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After taking over housing and healthcare, private equity is now buying up software used by volunteer fire departments — making it even harder for rural communities to respond to emergencies.
The only winners from private equity's price-gouging spree are wealthy investors.
The only winners from private equity's price-gouging spree are wealthy investors.
Private Equity Finds a New Source of Profit: Volunteer Fire Departments
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
After taking over housing and healthcare, private equity is now buying up software used by volunteer fire departments — making it even harder for rural communities to respond to emergencies.
The only winners from private equity's price-gouging spree are wealthy investors.
The only winners from private equity's price-gouging spree are wealthy investors.
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Dear Politicians,
PLEASE do not use "thoughts and prayers" when commenting on the latest gun slaughter . It has lost its meaning and is code for we are powerless to help. We are sick to death of you not finding a way to ban assault weapons and strengthen gun laws.
Sincerely, Majority of Americans
PLEASE do not use "thoughts and prayers" when commenting on the latest gun slaughter . It has lost its meaning and is code for we are powerless to help. We are sick to death of you not finding a way to ban assault weapons and strengthen gun laws.
Sincerely, Majority of Americans
December 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Dear Politicians,
PLEASE do not use "thoughts and prayers" when commenting on the latest gun slaughter . It has lost its meaning and is code for we are powerless to help. We are sick to death of you not finding a way to ban assault weapons and strengthen gun laws.
Sincerely, Majority of Americans
PLEASE do not use "thoughts and prayers" when commenting on the latest gun slaughter . It has lost its meaning and is code for we are powerless to help. We are sick to death of you not finding a way to ban assault weapons and strengthen gun laws.
Sincerely, Majority of Americans
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Big announcement from Gov. Newsom:
December 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Big announcement from Gov. Newsom:
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Every time you think Trump can’t possibly get any worse, he gets worse.
December 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Every time you think Trump can’t possibly get any worse, he gets worse.
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Rob Reiner was a creative genius and a lovely man, with such passion and principle, including on politics. I had the privilege of interviewing him once. And of course A Few Good Men is one of my favorite movies of all time.
Rest in power, Rob.
Rest in power, Rob.
Live Updates: Hollywood Director Rob Reiner and His Wife, Michele, Are Found Dead
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Rob Reiner was a creative genius and a lovely man, with such passion and principle, including on politics. I had the privilege of interviewing him once. And of course A Few Good Men is one of my favorite movies of all time.
Rest in power, Rob.
Rest in power, Rob.
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Mass shootings in the US, per Gun Violence Archive:
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
December 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Mass shootings in the US, per Gun Violence Archive:
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
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I was devastated to hear about the loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer. Rob is a generational talent that used his voice to advocate for a better world. We live in a better country because of them. They will be missed.
December 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I was devastated to hear about the loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer. Rob is a generational talent that used his voice to advocate for a better world. We live in a better country because of them. They will be missed.
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Especially in these dark times, it’s important to salute courageous individuals who stand up to Trump’s tyranny. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/this-weeks-joseph-welch-award-for
December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Especially in these dark times, it’s important to salute courageous individuals who stand up to Trump’s tyranny. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/this-weeks-joseph-welch-award-for
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Some of the best movies ever made were by Rob Reiner. They made us laugh and think: The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, A Few Good Men. And he was a force on screen as well in All in the Family and so many films.
What a tragic loss. Words fail with news like this.
What a tragic loss. Words fail with news like this.
December 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Some of the best movies ever made were by Rob Reiner. They made us laugh and think: The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, A Few Good Men. And he was a force on screen as well in All in the Family and so many films.
What a tragic loss. Words fail with news like this.
What a tragic loss. Words fail with news like this.
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In a world where fewer and fewer people concern themselves with the plight of others, the loss of Rob Reiner, who cared deeply about humanitarian causes, feels that much more devastating. RIP: 1947-1925.
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
December 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
In a world where fewer and fewer people concern themselves with the plight of others, the loss of Rob Reiner, who cared deeply about humanitarian causes, feels that much more devastating. RIP: 1947-1925.
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
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Utterly shocked & heartbroken this morning by the news of Rob and Michele Reiner’s deaths.
Rob left an indelible mark on Hollywood—creating some of the most beloved characters, shows, and films of all time. And with his wife Michele, they championed democracy, humanity, and a better world for all.
Rob left an indelible mark on Hollywood—creating some of the most beloved characters, shows, and films of all time. And with his wife Michele, they championed democracy, humanity, and a better world for all.
December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Utterly shocked & heartbroken this morning by the news of Rob and Michele Reiner’s deaths.
Rob left an indelible mark on Hollywood—creating some of the most beloved characters, shows, and films of all time. And with his wife Michele, they championed democracy, humanity, and a better world for all.
Rob left an indelible mark on Hollywood—creating some of the most beloved characters, shows, and films of all time. And with his wife Michele, they championed democracy, humanity, and a better world for all.
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Feverishly working on this
December 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Feverishly working on this
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This is both disgusting and expected.
The Scumbag-in-Chief
The Scumbag-in-Chief
December 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This is both disgusting and expected.
The Scumbag-in-Chief
The Scumbag-in-Chief
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occupydemocrats
🚨 JUSTICE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON DOESN’T HOLD BACK:
“Firing scientists, doctors, economists, and experts just to replace them with clueless loyalists is NOT in the best interest of Americans!”
🚨 JUSTICE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON DOESN’T HOLD BACK:
“Firing scientists, doctors, economists, and experts just to replace them with clueless loyalists is NOT in the best interest of Americans!”
December 15, 2025 at 4:37 AM
occupydemocrats
🚨 JUSTICE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON DOESN’T HOLD BACK:
“Firing scientists, doctors, economists, and experts just to replace them with clueless loyalists is NOT in the best interest of Americans!”
🚨 JUSTICE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON DOESN’T HOLD BACK:
“Firing scientists, doctors, economists, and experts just to replace them with clueless loyalists is NOT in the best interest of Americans!”
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As Jewish families in WA state & around the world celebrate the start of Hanukkah, I’m thinking of the victims from the horrific shooting in Sydney.
They should have been able to celebrate safely. This kind of antisemitic hate & violence has no place in the world.
They should have been able to celebrate safely. This kind of antisemitic hate & violence has no place in the world.
December 15, 2025 at 2:16 AM
As Jewish families in WA state & around the world celebrate the start of Hanukkah, I’m thinking of the victims from the horrific shooting in Sydney.
They should have been able to celebrate safely. This kind of antisemitic hate & violence has no place in the world.
They should have been able to celebrate safely. This kind of antisemitic hate & violence has no place in the world.
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What a horrifying weekend of news. Too much.
December 15, 2025 at 3:30 AM
What a horrifying weekend of news. Too much.
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Why should ONE CEO control which movies are made?
They shouldn’t, and that’s why we need to stop media giants like Netflix and Paramount from taking over Warner Brothers.
They shouldn’t, and that’s why we need to stop media giants like Netflix and Paramount from taking over Warner Brothers.
Why should ONE CEO control which movies are made?
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
youtube.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Why should ONE CEO control which movies are made?
They shouldn’t, and that’s why we need to stop media giants like Netflix and Paramount from taking over Warner Brothers.
They shouldn’t, and that’s why we need to stop media giants like Netflix and Paramount from taking over Warner Brothers.