hbsilvers
@comox.bsky.social
retired, former management consultant, professor, world traveller, enjoys fine food, nice wine, good books, golf, an occasional single malt scotch, volunteering with the medical sector, and my exciting grandkids.
Breaking Veterans Day News Updates - 11/11/25
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Breaking Veterans Day News Updates - 11/11/25
While veterans were being honored across the nation, Donald Trump spent Veterans Day attacking Barack Obama, posting conspiracy theories, and driving away America’s closest allies.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Breaking Veterans Day News Updates - 11/11/25
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It’s not a cult
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 AM
It’s not a cult
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Experts Say Blue States Can Stop Paying Federal Taxes. There’s Precedent
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Experts Say Blue States Can Stop Paying Federal Taxes. There’s Precedent
If we could use nullification for people to get high, why can’t we use it to protect human rights and stop fascism?
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November 11, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Experts Say Blue States Can Stop Paying Federal Taxes. There’s Precedent
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The government shutdown reached its 41st day Monday, marking the longest shutdown in history by nearly a week.
Senate Passes Bill To Reopen Government
The government shutdown reached its 41st day Monday, marking the longest shutdown in history by nearly a week.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The government shutdown reached its 41st day Monday, marking the longest shutdown in history by nearly a week.
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This is paramount. Release the Epstein Files.
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
This is paramount. Release the Epstein Files.
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#AOC: “What makes the leadership of this moment so crucial, is about trust and cooperation — we will need to work together and as a team in order to usher our country through this very dark time.”
AOC laying the groundwork for her Senate run — time to put #Schumer out to pasture
AOC laying the groundwork for her Senate run — time to put #Schumer out to pasture
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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My political hot take is that US voters should be able to recall elected representatives via petition - at any time.
No more hiding behind election terms.
No more hiding behind election terms.
November 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
My political hot take is that US voters should be able to recall elected representatives via petition - at any time.
No more hiding behind election terms.
No more hiding behind election terms.
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Moments of opportunity like this come along rarely, and with Dean and Elle we'll seize upon it to usher in a new day for New York.
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Moments of opportunity like this come along rarely, and with Dean and Elle we'll seize upon it to usher in a new day for New York.
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It’s #VeteransDay! Thank you to each & every person who served this country.
It’s disgraceful that the senate GOP, House GOP & the felon occupying the WH, will spout worthless accolades your way, while withholding adequate healthcare and SNAP from you.
#DemsUnited ♥️🤍💙
It’s disgraceful that the senate GOP, House GOP & the felon occupying the WH, will spout worthless accolades your way, while withholding adequate healthcare and SNAP from you.
#DemsUnited ♥️🤍💙
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
It’s #VeteransDay! Thank you to each & every person who served this country.
It’s disgraceful that the senate GOP, House GOP & the felon occupying the WH, will spout worthless accolades your way, while withholding adequate healthcare and SNAP from you.
#DemsUnited ♥️🤍💙
It’s disgraceful that the senate GOP, House GOP & the felon occupying the WH, will spout worthless accolades your way, while withholding adequate healthcare and SNAP from you.
#DemsUnited ♥️🤍💙
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What stakes do you think they were playing for?
November 12, 2025 at 3:42 AM
What stakes do you think they were playing for?
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Newsom's latest troll 😆
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Newsom's latest troll 😆
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FFS!
@aaronparnas.bsky.social reports Senate Republicans won't support extensions on ACA subsidies unless it includes stripping away abortion rights
Once again, GOP holding Americans hostage to get their extremist, unpopular policy priorities in place
#RepublicansBadForHealth
@aaronparnas.bsky.social reports Senate Republicans won't support extensions on ACA subsidies unless it includes stripping away abortion rights
Once again, GOP holding Americans hostage to get their extremist, unpopular policy priorities in place
#RepublicansBadForHealth
November 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
FFS!
@aaronparnas.bsky.social reports Senate Republicans won't support extensions on ACA subsidies unless it includes stripping away abortion rights
Once again, GOP holding Americans hostage to get their extremist, unpopular policy priorities in place
#RepublicansBadForHealth
@aaronparnas.bsky.social reports Senate Republicans won't support extensions on ACA subsidies unless it includes stripping away abortion rights
Once again, GOP holding Americans hostage to get their extremist, unpopular policy priorities in place
#RepublicansBadForHealth
Opposition Politicians Have Two Jobs. Dems Flubbed The Second.
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Opposition Politicians Have Two Jobs. Dems Flubbed The Second.
Understanding what went right and wrong about the shutdown first requires a clear way to measure political success
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November 12, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Opposition Politicians Have Two Jobs. Dems Flubbed The Second.
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Trump’s vendetta against EVs is driving up costs for every vehicle owner www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump’s vendetta against EVs is driving up costs for every vehicle owner
The problem isn't government regulations—it's instability.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Trump’s vendetta against EVs is driving up costs for every vehicle owner www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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“When we enlisted in the military, we were proud to serve our country. We never imagined that, after our service, we would have to fight for our own healthcare.” @tennesseelookout.com
Clarksville veterans say care, not cuts to the Veterans Administration, are needed • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee veterans face worsening chronic illnesses as a result of long waits for care and denial of claims from the Veterans Administration.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
“When we enlisted in the military, we were proud to serve our country. We never imagined that, after our service, we would have to fight for our own healthcare.” @tennesseelookout.com
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The EPA has proposed easing some reporting rules for “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS man-made compounds found in many products that don’t break down in the environment. The plan would exempt certain cases, like very small amounts of PFAS (under 0.1%), chemicals made only as byproducts, and
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The EPA has proposed easing some reporting rules for “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS man-made compounds found in many products that don’t break down in the environment. The plan would exempt certain cases, like very small amounts of PFAS (under 0.1%), chemicals made only as byproducts, and
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They have no healthcare plan. They only have a plan to take away what exists.
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM
They have no healthcare plan. They only have a plan to take away what exists.
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Jeffries: We are not going to be lectured by anyone on the other side of the aisle about fiscal responsibility when the bill that you just passed is the most fiscally irresponsible piece of legislation ever…
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Jeffries: We are not going to be lectured by anyone on the other side of the aisle about fiscal responsibility when the bill that you just passed is the most fiscally irresponsible piece of legislation ever…
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Authoritarianism can only succeed when democracy fails to deliver for working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
November 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Authoritarianism can only succeed when democracy fails to deliver for working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
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🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump has broad unreviewable powers to flood U.S. cities with National Guard troops, the Department of Justice (DOJ) argued in an expansive new filing to the Supreme Court. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Tells SCOTUS Trump Has Unreviewable Power to Send Troops to U.S. Cities
Read more here.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump has broad unreviewable powers to flood U.S. cities with National Guard troops, the Department of Justice (DOJ) argued in an expansive new filing to the Supreme Court. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
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81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
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Yay! Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in tomorrow!
November 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Yay! Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in tomorrow!
Distraught, betrayed, and mad as hell: Your takes on the shutdown www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Distraught, betrayed, and mad as hell: Your takes on the shutdown
We asked readers to weigh in on Senate Democrats' deal—and almost nobody is happy.
www.motherjones.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Distraught, betrayed, and mad as hell: Your takes on the shutdown www.motherjones.com/politics/202...