@bobruth12.bsky.social
Pragmatic idealist. Not a cheerleader.
Not interested in dunking on anyone. Crave info (esp nuances & below the radar items) & solutions.
❌👑 Oct 18, Stand up/bring friends 🚫👑
Not interested in dunking on anyone. Crave info (esp nuances & below the radar items) & solutions.
❌👑 Oct 18, Stand up/bring friends 🚫👑
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Many of us are echoing @timothysnyder.bsky.social's lesson in On Tyranny, "Do not obey in advance.”
A no less vital admonition that deserves attn:
STAND OUT
“...without that unease, there is no freedom. The moment you set an example, the spell of the status quo is broken, and others will follow."
A no less vital admonition that deserves attn:
STAND OUT
“...without that unease, there is no freedom. The moment you set an example, the spell of the status quo is broken, and others will follow."
Stand UP, Stand OUT
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1. Slotkin not prone to exaggeration or embellishment.
2. Slotkin w extensive familiarity from inside of national security
Abbreviated version (most salient). Full version in post #2.
1. Slotkin not prone to exaggeration or embellishment.
2. Slotkin w extensive familiarity from inside of national security
Abbreviated version (most salient). Full version in post #2.
Share TF OUT OF THIS!#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
November 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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1. Slotkin not prone to exaggeration or embellishment.
2. Slotkin w extensive familiarity from inside of national security
Abbreviated version (most salient). Full version in post #2.
1. Slotkin not prone to exaggeration or embellishment.
2. Slotkin w extensive familiarity from inside of national security
Abbreviated version (most salient). Full version in post #2.
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JB Pritzker creating the “Illinois Accountability Commission” isn’t getting enough attention. Its focus is on immigration agents & it will document abuses, capture impacts on families and communities, & recommend actions to prevent further harm. We need more of these nationwide.
October 29, 2025 at 2:11 AM
JB Pritzker creating the “Illinois Accountability Commission” isn’t getting enough attention. Its focus is on immigration agents & it will document abuses, capture impacts on families and communities, & recommend actions to prevent further harm. We need more of these nationwide.
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This young man has it exactly right.
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This young man has it exactly right.
- Art thou surprised?
- Not a bit
- Not a bit
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
November 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
- Art thou surprised?
- Not a bit
- Not a bit
Climb out of your cocoon my MAGA friends
Actually pretty sure some of you have, but maybe this will give you an extra reason or two...or 10
substack.com/@thedangerou...
Actually pretty sure some of you have, but maybe this will give you an extra reason or two...or 10
substack.com/@thedangerou...
The Dangerous Ones (@thedangerousones)
This is FIRE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Climb out of your cocoon my MAGA friends
Actually pretty sure some of you have, but maybe this will give you an extra reason or two...or 10
substack.com/@thedangerou...
Actually pretty sure some of you have, but maybe this will give you an extra reason or two...or 10
substack.com/@thedangerou...
Trumpstein is perfect.
Trumpstein Files
Over 1,000 mentions by name
Over 4,000 financial transactions to Jeffrey
#wonderfulsecret
Over 1,000 mentions by name
Over 4,000 financial transactions to Jeffrey
#wonderfulsecret
November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Trumpstein is perfect.
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a bit of brightness and joy, for you
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artistsonbluesky #blueskyartshow #photography #womensartbluesky #photographersonbluesky #dahlia #flowers #oregonphotographer
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artistsonbluesky #blueskyartshow #photography #womensartbluesky #photographersonbluesky #dahlia #flowers #oregonphotographer
November 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
a bit of brightness and joy, for you
🤍🕊️
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artistsonbluesky #blueskyartshow #photography #womensartbluesky #photographersonbluesky #dahlia #flowers #oregonphotographer
🤍🕊️
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artistsonbluesky #blueskyartshow #photography #womensartbluesky #photographersonbluesky #dahlia #flowers #oregonphotographer
Not theoretical danger to Kelly. Wife, Gabby Giffords, left w severe brain injury after 2012 attempt on her life.
It's real palpable danger. In real time.
It's real palpable danger. In real time.
Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
November 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Not theoretical danger to Kelly. Wife, Gabby Giffords, left w severe brain injury after 2012 attempt on her life.
It's real palpable danger. In real time.
It's real palpable danger. In real time.
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Whistles are one of the most accessible tools in resisting ICE.
Here’s how to use them:
Here’s how to use them:
November 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Whistles are one of the most accessible tools in resisting ICE.
Here’s how to use them:
Here’s how to use them:
"fear is contagious, but so is courage"
The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
November 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"fear is contagious, but so is courage"
Sea Eagle
Thank you @nickraschke.bsky.social
Thank you @nickraschke.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Sea Eagle
Thank you @nickraschke.bsky.social
Thank you @nickraschke.bsky.social
TARIFFS
Companies move operations overseas because they can have goods made cheaper there. Tariffs make those goods more expensive.
If the production of those goods is brought onshore, they'll be more expensive for the same reasons they were moved offshore to begin with
Companies move operations overseas because they can have goods made cheaper there. Tariffs make those goods more expensive.
If the production of those goods is brought onshore, they'll be more expensive for the same reasons they were moved offshore to begin with
November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
TARIFFS
Companies move operations overseas because they can have goods made cheaper there. Tariffs make those goods more expensive.
If the production of those goods is brought onshore, they'll be more expensive for the same reasons they were moved offshore to begin with
Companies move operations overseas because they can have goods made cheaper there. Tariffs make those goods more expensive.
If the production of those goods is brought onshore, they'll be more expensive for the same reasons they were moved offshore to begin with
This report presents the narrow picture w specifics.
But hints at the big picture-
The govt is trying to control the news thru intimidation/threats demanding propaganda that favors the admin at every turn.
At the same time ⬇️ 1/3
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
But hints at the big picture-
The govt is trying to control the news thru intimidation/threats demanding propaganda that favors the admin at every turn.
At the same time ⬇️ 1/3
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
Trump lashes out at reporter, highlighting a pattern of attacking press he dislikes
During a recent exchange, President Trump insulted a reporter after being asked a question he didn't like, underscoring a long-running habit of belittling journalists who are critical of him.
www.npr.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
This report presents the narrow picture w specifics.
But hints at the big picture-
The govt is trying to control the news thru intimidation/threats demanding propaganda that favors the admin at every turn.
At the same time ⬇️ 1/3
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
But hints at the big picture-
The govt is trying to control the news thru intimidation/threats demanding propaganda that favors the admin at every turn.
At the same time ⬇️ 1/3
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
And will it be accurate, w a sycophant now at the head of BLS, whom trump expects to give him good numbers, no matter what the reality?
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
September jobs report arrives today, almost 7 weeks behind schedule
The Labor Department will report on hiring and unemployment. The report, which was delayed by a government shutdown, is somewhat stale but could offer clues about the strength or weakness of the job m...
www.npr.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
And will it be accurate, w a sycophant now at the head of BLS, whom trump expects to give him good numbers, no matter what the reality?
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
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Nixon was nothing compared to this "president".. I don't care about the sanitized version of this "full report", because it is not. Show us the list of video tapes that were found at the mansion, who is on it and did it show and prove blackmail was part of J.E. strategy.
November 20, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Nixon was nothing compared to this "president".. I don't care about the sanitized version of this "full report", because it is not. Show us the list of video tapes that were found at the mansion, who is on it and did it show and prove blackmail was part of J.E. strategy.
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Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
ABC didn't broadcast this melt-down tonight (MBS/T intrvw)
Are they already cowering, bending the knee?
Or will they actually have Mary's back?
Give her credit.
Also FOX actual News (separate division from Fox Entertainment news. (Fox N vid here; MSN rebroadcast)
www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
Are they already cowering, bending the knee?
Or will they actually have Mary's back?
Give her credit.
Also FOX actual News (separate division from Fox Entertainment news. (Fox N vid here; MSN rebroadcast)
www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
MSN
www.msn.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
ABC didn't broadcast this melt-down tonight (MBS/T intrvw)
Are they already cowering, bending the knee?
Or will they actually have Mary's back?
Give her credit.
Also FOX actual News (separate division from Fox Entertainment news. (Fox N vid here; MSN rebroadcast)
www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
Are they already cowering, bending the knee?
Or will they actually have Mary's back?
Give her credit.
Also FOX actual News (separate division from Fox Entertainment news. (Fox N vid here; MSN rebroadcast)
www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
Teaming w T protesting mistreatment/murder of Christians in Nigeria, Nikki said "no one should be persecuted for practicing their religion" & "respect for all"
Will she leverage this alliance into championing ALL religions here? Or grovel?
Nicki Minaj + Trmp| Fox News share.google/4Ds0J7bhxT1u...
Will she leverage this alliance into championing ALL religions here? Or grovel?
Nicki Minaj + Trmp| Fox News share.google/4Ds0J7bhxT1u...
UN ambassador explains how 'unlikely' team-up with Nicki Minaj came together for global religious freedom push
U.S. Amb. to the United Nations Mike Waltz discusses his partnership with rapper Nicki Minaj to address Christian persecution in Nigeria on "The Faulkner Focus."
share.google
November 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Teaming w T protesting mistreatment/murder of Christians in Nigeria, Nikki said "no one should be persecuted for practicing their religion" & "respect for all"
Will she leverage this alliance into championing ALL religions here? Or grovel?
Nicki Minaj + Trmp| Fox News share.google/4Ds0J7bhxT1u...
Will she leverage this alliance into championing ALL religions here? Or grovel?
Nicki Minaj + Trmp| Fox News share.google/4Ds0J7bhxT1u...
Tired? Worn out? Afraid?
We all are.
But it's imperative you do what you can (while still taking care of your health & fam, just not using as an excuse to do nothing)
We all are.
But it's imperative you do what you can (while still taking care of your health & fam, just not using as an excuse to do nothing)
November 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Tired? Worn out? Afraid?
We all are.
But it's imperative you do what you can (while still taking care of your health & fam, just not using as an excuse to do nothing)
We all are.
But it's imperative you do what you can (while still taking care of your health & fam, just not using as an excuse to do nothing)
A thorough fact-checking of admin's claims about the Sept 29, high-profile immigration raid in Chicago.
Pretty much what you'd expect, but w confirmed specific details to counter any specious arguments to contrary 1/3
Are ICE agents reincarnated Brownshirts? ⬇️
www.npr.org/2025/11/18/n...
Pretty much what you'd expect, but w confirmed specific details to counter any specious arguments to contrary 1/3
Are ICE agents reincarnated Brownshirts? ⬇️
www.npr.org/2025/11/18/n...
ProPublica reporter on the high-profile raid of a Chicago apartment building
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to ProPublica reporter Melissa Sanchez, who fact-checked the Trump administration's claims about a high-profile immigration raid in Chicago.
www.npr.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
A thorough fact-checking of admin's claims about the Sept 29, high-profile immigration raid in Chicago.
Pretty much what you'd expect, but w confirmed specific details to counter any specious arguments to contrary 1/3
Are ICE agents reincarnated Brownshirts? ⬇️
www.npr.org/2025/11/18/n...
Pretty much what you'd expect, but w confirmed specific details to counter any specious arguments to contrary 1/3
Are ICE agents reincarnated Brownshirts? ⬇️
www.npr.org/2025/11/18/n...
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Good morning super, super early birds!
Today’s outlook: hopeful!
Today’s outlook: hopeful!
November 18, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Good morning super, super early birds!
Today’s outlook: hopeful!
Today’s outlook: hopeful!
Yep, in some ways, that's the real issue of the moment.
That simple. So simple, this children's book tells the story
That simple. So simple, this children's book tells the story
November 18, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Yep, in some ways, that's the real issue of the moment.
That simple. So simple, this children's book tells the story
That simple. So simple, this children's book tells the story
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Checkmate, Mr. President
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Checkmate, Mr. President
Along w the holy water, she brought cat food for Kat!
Yesterday, a Republican tried to give me holy water and Trump perfume because I’m “demonic.”
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
November 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Along w the holy water, she brought cat food for Kat!