Bruce Bourgoine
@brucebourgoine.bsky.social
''True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar. It comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.'' Martin Luther King Jr.
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I took this photo at the JFK Library in Boston a week ago.
I needed to connect to a time of aspirations. Yes they were politicians; yes they were wealthy, yes they were ambitious; yet genuine caring about their fellow human beings and country shaped their public service.
#VoteBlue #mepolitics
I needed to connect to a time of aspirations. Yes they were politicians; yes they were wealthy, yes they were ambitious; yet genuine caring about their fellow human beings and country shaped their public service.
#VoteBlue #mepolitics
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"...our greatest organization at our disposal, the organizing fabric of our society that is under our collective control, our political and economic system is not bent toward the eradication of poverty."
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Happy Thanksgiving; Now Get Back to Being Poor
They come in a line; we dish out the holiday meal. They are far away; we mail them nice care packages. They are alone; we warmly gather them...
edificerestructuring.blogspot.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
"...our greatest organization at our disposal, the organizing fabric of our society that is under our collective control, our political and economic system is not bent toward the eradication of poverty."
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Reposted by Bruce Bourgoine
By all means bring up current events, don’t give in to “let’s not talk politics” admonitions.
Exchanging views, talking through differences, exposing our fears and aspirations is missing from too much of our discourse and leaves us more vulnerable to authoritarianism.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Exchanging views, talking through differences, exposing our fears and aspirations is missing from too much of our discourse and leaves us more vulnerable to authoritarianism.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
The Thanksgiving guide to winning political arguments with your family
When the turkey comes with a side of hot topics to discuss, here are the facts you need to know.
wapo.st
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
By all means bring up current events, don’t give in to “let’s not talk politics” admonitions.
Exchanging views, talking through differences, exposing our fears and aspirations is missing from too much of our discourse and leaves us more vulnerable to authoritarianism.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Exchanging views, talking through differences, exposing our fears and aspirations is missing from too much of our discourse and leaves us more vulnerable to authoritarianism.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Reposted by Bruce Bourgoine
Guess what...we know who's really "out of touch," these pompous unordinary elitist "folks" who see affordability challenges as their opportunity to make a joke out of our struggles!
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Hassett: "On one of the Sunday shows, the anchor criticized the fact Walmart said the Thanksgiving dinner is cheaper by about $10. Then he said, 'Oh yeah, but they substituted generic stuff,' as if having a generic something is a crime for ordinary folks! It shows how out of touch these people are."
November 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Guess what...we know who's really "out of touch," these pompous unordinary elitist "folks" who see affordability challenges as their opportunity to make a joke out of our struggles!
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
This should not in any way be his call.
But do understand it is how authoritarian #racism operates.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue #G20
But do understand it is how authoritarian #racism operates.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue #G20
Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US | CNN Politics
The Trump administration will not invite South Africa to take part in G20 events hosted in the United States next year and will “immediately” stop payments to the African nation, President Donald Trum...
www.cnn.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This should not in any way be his call.
But do understand it is how authoritarian #racism operates.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue #G20
But do understand it is how authoritarian #racism operates.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue #G20
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Do understand that the “JUST WANT THEM TO FOLLOW THE RULES AND COME HERE LEGALLY” argument is PURE BS when it comes to the current xenophobic fascist misadministration.
#resist #ICE #immigration #VoteBlue
#resist #ICE #immigration #VoteBlue
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Do understand that the “JUST WANT THEM TO FOLLOW THE RULES AND COME HERE LEGALLY” argument is PURE BS when it comes to the current xenophobic fascist misadministration.
#resist #ICE #immigration #VoteBlue
#resist #ICE #immigration #VoteBlue
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Classic #racism at work - one terribly wrong transgression becomes the collective sin of all those of the same nationality, religion, or race.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue #immigration
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue #immigration
November 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Classic #racism at work - one terribly wrong transgression becomes the collective sin of all those of the same nationality, religion, or race.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue #immigration
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue #immigration
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This 74-year-old man possesses more courage, integrity, humanity, and patriotism than anyone who supports Trump.
2 pro-MAGA showed up to the Broadview ICE detention facility
A 74 year old Chicago resident named John Platt who has been protesting here for the past 2 months was not having it.
2 pro-MAGA showed up to the Broadview ICE detention facility
A 74 year old Chicago resident named John Platt who has been protesting here for the past 2 months was not having it.
November 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
This 74-year-old man possesses more courage, integrity, humanity, and patriotism than anyone who supports Trump.
2 pro-MAGA showed up to the Broadview ICE detention facility
A 74 year old Chicago resident named John Platt who has been protesting here for the past 2 months was not having it.
2 pro-MAGA showed up to the Broadview ICE detention facility
A 74 year old Chicago resident named John Platt who has been protesting here for the past 2 months was not having it.
Classic #racism at work - one terribly wrong transgression becomes the collective sin of all those of the same nationality, religion, or race.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue #immigration
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue #immigration
November 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Classic #racism at work - one terribly wrong transgression becomes the collective sin of all those of the same nationality, religion, or race.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue #immigration
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue #immigration
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“I’ve been able to go with the president to a lot of cool stuff.”
- Mike Johnson
Yeah, like visiting a new fascist nation without even leaving the country.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
- Mike Johnson
Yeah, like visiting a new fascist nation without even leaving the country.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
‘In Triage Every Day’: A Beleaguered Speaker Says He’s Overwhelmed
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
“I’ve been able to go with the president to a lot of cool stuff.”
- Mike Johnson
Yeah, like visiting a new fascist nation without even leaving the country.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
- Mike Johnson
Yeah, like visiting a new fascist nation without even leaving the country.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
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The official Trump endorsed 2026 #GOP calendar is now available for purchase at any Federal office building near you. All proceeds go to where you’d suspect.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
November 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The official Trump endorsed 2026 #GOP calendar is now available for purchase at any Federal office building near you. All proceeds go to where you’d suspect.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
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Judge Dismisses Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
“I’ve been able to go with the president to a lot of cool stuff.”
- Mike Johnson
Yeah, like visiting a new fascist nation without even leaving the country.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
- Mike Johnson
Yeah, like visiting a new fascist nation without even leaving the country.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
‘In Triage Every Day’: A Beleaguered Speaker Says He’s Overwhelmed
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
“I’ve been able to go with the president to a lot of cool stuff.”
- Mike Johnson
Yeah, like visiting a new fascist nation without even leaving the country.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
- Mike Johnson
Yeah, like visiting a new fascist nation without even leaving the country.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
By all means bring up current events, don’t give in to “let’s not talk politics” admonitions.
Exchanging views, talking through differences, exposing our fears and aspirations is missing from too much of our discourse and leaves us more vulnerable to authoritarianism.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Exchanging views, talking through differences, exposing our fears and aspirations is missing from too much of our discourse and leaves us more vulnerable to authoritarianism.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
The Thanksgiving guide to winning political arguments with your family
When the turkey comes with a side of hot topics to discuss, here are the facts you need to know.
wapo.st
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
By all means bring up current events, don’t give in to “let’s not talk politics” admonitions.
Exchanging views, talking through differences, exposing our fears and aspirations is missing from too much of our discourse and leaves us more vulnerable to authoritarianism.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Exchanging views, talking through differences, exposing our fears and aspirations is missing from too much of our discourse and leaves us more vulnerable to authoritarianism.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Do understand that the “JUST WANT THEM TO FOLLOW THE RULES AND COME HERE LEGALLY” argument is PURE BS when it comes to the current xenophobic fascist misadministration.
#resist #ICE #immigration #VoteBlue
#resist #ICE #immigration #VoteBlue
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Do understand that the “JUST WANT THEM TO FOLLOW THE RULES AND COME HERE LEGALLY” argument is PURE BS when it comes to the current xenophobic fascist misadministration.
#resist #ICE #immigration #VoteBlue
#resist #ICE #immigration #VoteBlue
Reposted by Bruce Bourgoine
Yeah I just disagree. Nothing wrong with senators endorsing/helping/etc but the party apparatus shouldn't intervene financially/organizationally in primaries.
DC orgs are too far from the people; have unavoidable conflicts; and it risks making the system feel rigged. Let voters decide. #MEpolitics
DC orgs are too far from the people; have unavoidable conflicts; and it risks making the system feel rigged. Let voters decide. #MEpolitics
November 27, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Yeah I just disagree. Nothing wrong with senators endorsing/helping/etc but the party apparatus shouldn't intervene financially/organizationally in primaries.
DC orgs are too far from the people; have unavoidable conflicts; and it risks making the system feel rigged. Let voters decide. #MEpolitics
DC orgs are too far from the people; have unavoidable conflicts; and it risks making the system feel rigged. Let voters decide. #MEpolitics
"...our greatest organization at our disposal, the organizing fabric of our society that is under our collective control, our political and economic system is not bent toward the eradication of poverty."
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Happy Thanksgiving; Now Get Back to Being Poor
They come in a line; we dish out the holiday meal. They are far away; we mail them nice care packages. They are alone; we warmly gather them...
edificerestructuring.blogspot.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
"...our greatest organization at our disposal, the organizing fabric of our society that is under our collective control, our political and economic system is not bent toward the eradication of poverty."
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Judge Dismisses Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Reposted by Bruce Bourgoine
Pete Headcase 100% qualified to get the “TOTAL JERK MERIT BADGE.”
As a kid who grew up in scouting, it was never perfect but my troop did a lot of camping & I worked, growing up a lot, summers at a BSA camp. I still hike with a friend I made in scouts 50 years later.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
As a kid who grew up in scouting, it was never perfect but my troop did a lot of camping & I worked, growing up a lot, summers at a BSA camp. I still hike with a friend I made in scouts 50 years later.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Pete Headcase 100% qualified to get the “TOTAL JERK MERIT BADGE.”
As a kid who grew up in scouting, it was never perfect but my troop did a lot of camping & I worked, growing up a lot, summers at a BSA camp. I still hike with a friend I made in scouts 50 years later.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
As a kid who grew up in scouting, it was never perfect but my troop did a lot of camping & I worked, growing up a lot, summers at a BSA camp. I still hike with a friend I made in scouts 50 years later.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
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Remembering now how every time there was a new soviet commie dictator like Trump, the new nutcase would tear down everything named for his predecessor, erase him from official records, even photos, & work to expunge him from memory except as blame for current failings.
#resist #VoteBlue #VoteBlue
#resist #VoteBlue #VoteBlue
Trump administration to review status of all refugees admitted under Biden
The decision would potentially affect more than 200,000 refugees, including those who are green-card holders.
www.nbcnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Fuhgeddaboudit!
Remember all that crap about Republicans are for free markets, not putting the gubermint’s thumb on the scale, and getting off businesses’ back?
All made BS the moment they took total control - after all, read your history, it is the NAZI playbook.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Remember all that crap about Republicans are for free markets, not putting the gubermint’s thumb on the scale, and getting off businesses’ back?
All made BS the moment they took total control - after all, read your history, it is the NAZI playbook.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
$10 Billion and Counting: Trump Administration Snaps Up Stakes in Private Firms
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Fuhgeddaboudit!
Remember all that crap about Republicans are for free markets, not putting the gubermint’s thumb on the scale, and getting off businesses’ back?
All made BS the moment they took total control - after all, read your history, it is the NAZI playbook.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Remember all that crap about Republicans are for free markets, not putting the gubermint’s thumb on the scale, and getting off businesses’ back?
All made BS the moment they took total control - after all, read your history, it is the NAZI playbook.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
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Reposted by Bruce Bourgoine
The thing he should do to best honor and serve the people of his district is transfer every dollar of it to the #ME02 Democratic primary winner to beat Paul LePage and send him home to Florida.
If he does, I’ll shut up about him for the rest of his term.
#resist #VoteBlue #mepolitics
If he does, I’ll shut up about him for the rest of his term.
#resist #VoteBlue #mepolitics
Honest initial reaction to this was: "Why? Like why is that something you would want to do?"
Mending fences, maybe? Or he's planning to funnel it all to the half-dozen Dems who are most deferential to Trump? tinyurl.com/mrw9znre #MEpolitics
Mending fences, maybe? Or he's planning to funnel it all to the half-dozen Dems who are most deferential to Trump? tinyurl.com/mrw9znre #MEpolitics
November 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The thing he should do to best honor and serve the people of his district is transfer every dollar of it to the #ME02 Democratic primary winner to beat Paul LePage and send him home to Florida.
If he does, I’ll shut up about him for the rest of his term.
#resist #VoteBlue #mepolitics
If he does, I’ll shut up about him for the rest of his term.
#resist #VoteBlue #mepolitics
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…and even MORE OBVIOUS, we expect her to do nothing, zilch, nada, zero, nil, zippo.
#resist #VoteBlue #mepolitics #MESen
#resist #VoteBlue #mepolitics #MESen
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
…and even MORE OBVIOUS, we expect her to do nothing, zilch, nada, zero, nil, zippo.
#resist #VoteBlue #mepolitics #MESen
#resist #VoteBlue #mepolitics #MESen
Guess what...we know who's really "out of touch," these pompous unordinary elitist "folks" who see affordability challenges as their opportunity to make a joke out of our struggles!
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
Hassett: "On one of the Sunday shows, the anchor criticized the fact Walmart said the Thanksgiving dinner is cheaper by about $10. Then he said, 'Oh yeah, but they substituted generic stuff,' as if having a generic something is a crime for ordinary folks! It shows how out of touch these people are."
November 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Guess what...we know who's really "out of touch," these pompous unordinary elitist "folks" who see affordability challenges as their opportunity to make a joke out of our struggles!
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue
…and even MORE OBVIOUS, we expect her to do nothing, zilch, nada, zero, nil, zippo.
#resist #VoteBlue #mepolitics #MESen
#resist #VoteBlue #mepolitics #MESen
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
…and even MORE OBVIOUS, we expect her to do nothing, zilch, nada, zero, nil, zippo.
#resist #VoteBlue #mepolitics #MESen
#resist #VoteBlue #mepolitics #MESen