David Cross
@drc51.bsky.social
I am a retired university professor (TCU) who likes books, writing, gardening, reading, mentoring, fly fishing, nature photography, bicycling, board games, and - last but not least - grand parenting. Wendell Berry is my muse. Hate to do this, but no DMs.
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David Cross
@drc51.bsky.social
· Jun 15
Just so everyone knows, my account is sending out obnoxious DMs and I have nothing to do with it. I suspect my account has been hacked somehow. I have contacted the BlueSky team about it. I am really sorry!😣
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When cruelty is seen as patriotic, compassion is seen as treasonous.
June 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
When cruelty is seen as patriotic, compassion is seen as treasonous.
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Schiff: "In the first administration, there were at least a few people in the cabinet of some independence who could say, 'No, Mr. President, that's a lawless idea, that's a stupid idea.' But there's no one in this current admin to tell POTUS 'that's a stupid idea'... there's nothing but sycophants"
June 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Schiff: "In the first administration, there were at least a few people in the cabinet of some independence who could say, 'No, Mr. President, that's a lawless idea, that's a stupid idea.' But there's no one in this current admin to tell POTUS 'that's a stupid idea'... there's nothing but sycophants"
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I love seeing the massive #NoKings turnouts in major cities, but what I love even more are the hundreds and hundreds of small, rural towns that had relatively bigger turnouts compared to their populations 💙🙏
June 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I love seeing the massive #NoKings turnouts in major cities, but what I love even more are the hundreds and hundreds of small, rural towns that had relatively bigger turnouts compared to their populations 💙🙏
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John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman were hit by a combined 17 bullets from the Minnesota assassin, and both survived and are now recovering. Yvette shielded their daughter.
www.startribune.com/john-hoffman...
www.startribune.com/john-hoffman...
Sen. John Hoffman and his wife say they are “incredibly lucky to be alive”
The two were shot multiple times by a would-be assassin at their Champlin home early Saturday morning.
www.startribune.com
June 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman were hit by a combined 17 bullets from the Minnesota assassin, and both survived and are now recovering. Yvette shielded their daughter.
www.startribune.com/john-hoffman...
www.startribune.com/john-hoffman...
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Karen Bass: "There is no comparison [with the 1992 riots]. And unfortunately that is what is being pushed, as though the city is in chaos, there's civil unrest everywhere. For most Angelenos, they're like, 'What city are they describing?' They are definitely not describing Los Angeles."
June 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Karen Bass: "There is no comparison [with the 1992 riots]. And unfortunately that is what is being pushed, as though the city is in chaos, there's civil unrest everywhere. For most Angelenos, they're like, 'What city are they describing?' They are definitely not describing Los Angeles."
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Angel City FC showed its support for immigrant culture during Saturday's home match amid immigration raids and the resulting protests in Los Angeles.
The club distributed 10,000 shirts which read “Immigrant City Football Club" to fans at the game.
🔗
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
The club distributed 10,000 shirts which read “Immigrant City Football Club" to fans at the game.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
June 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Angel City FC showed its support for immigrant culture during Saturday's home match amid immigration raids and the resulting protests in Los Angeles.
The club distributed 10,000 shirts which read “Immigrant City Football Club" to fans at the game.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
The club distributed 10,000 shirts which read “Immigrant City Football Club" to fans at the game.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
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We won’t amplify it, but the president posting that Dems are “sick of mind” and “hate our country” immediately after 2 Dem lawmakers and their spouses were shot in their homes is the opposite of leadership. Gas on the fire.
June 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
We won’t amplify it, but the president posting that Dems are “sick of mind” and “hate our country” immediately after 2 Dem lawmakers and their spouses were shot in their homes is the opposite of leadership. Gas on the fire.
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Whoa! Hats off to ABC News reporter Matt Gutman for keeping his cool yesterday.
This LAPD officer needs to be relieved of duty if he can’t handle an alleged “touch” without snapping.
This LAPD officer needs to be relieved of duty if he can’t handle an alleged “touch” without snapping.
June 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Whoa! Hats off to ABC News reporter Matt Gutman for keeping his cool yesterday.
This LAPD officer needs to be relieved of duty if he can’t handle an alleged “touch” without snapping.
This LAPD officer needs to be relieved of duty if he can’t handle an alleged “touch” without snapping.
Just so everyone knows, my account is sending out obnoxious DMs and I have nothing to do with it. I suspect my account has been hacked somehow. I have contacted the BlueSky team about it. I am really sorry!😣
June 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Just so everyone knows, my account is sending out obnoxious DMs and I have nothing to do with it. I suspect my account has been hacked somehow. I have contacted the BlueSky team about it. I am really sorry!😣
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NWSL club @angelcity.com handing out “Immigrant City Football Club” shirts to fans with “Los Angeles is for everyone/es para todos” on the back.
Also includes a card with a statement of support for LA’s immigrant communities.
Also includes a card with a statement of support for LA’s immigrant communities.
June 15, 2025 at 1:47 AM
NWSL club @angelcity.com handing out “Immigrant City Football Club” shirts to fans with “Los Angeles is for everyone/es para todos” on the back.
Also includes a card with a statement of support for LA’s immigrant communities.
Also includes a card with a statement of support for LA’s immigrant communities.
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wishing a happy father’s day to my dad with the most Dad photo imaginable (blurred out my son’s face for privacy)
June 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
wishing a happy father’s day to my dad with the most Dad photo imaginable (blurred out my son’s face for privacy)
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He will punish us because millions marched against him and so few showed up to his narcissist parade, you could hear the tanks squeaking.
Once again crowd size will embarrass him.
He’ll punish us and then he back down a little. Because he’s weak and unwell.
Once again crowd size will embarrass him.
He’ll punish us and then he back down a little. Because he’s weak and unwell.
June 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
He will punish us because millions marched against him and so few showed up to his narcissist parade, you could hear the tanks squeaking.
Once again crowd size will embarrass him.
He’ll punish us and then he back down a little. Because he’s weak and unwell.
Once again crowd size will embarrass him.
He’ll punish us and then he back down a little. Because he’s weak and unwell.
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After yesterday’s massive turnout at No Kings rallies, let’s remember to bring that same energy to the midterms. Please and thank you?
June 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
After yesterday’s massive turnout at No Kings rallies, let’s remember to bring that same energy to the midterms. Please and thank you?
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That army parade was straight outta Spinal Tap.
June 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
That army parade was straight outta Spinal Tap.
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Dispatch from Kingston, NY, where over 20% of the city population took to the streets to protest ⬇️
June 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Dispatch from Kingston, NY, where over 20% of the city population took to the streets to protest ⬇️
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Wilmington, NC IN THE HOUSE!
Wilmington, NC showed up and showed out for #NoKings so damn proud of my fellow North Carolinians for standing up for Democracy. In America we don’t do Kings.
June 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Wilmington, NC IN THE HOUSE!
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Things are very bad but can we at least agree we don’t have to take seriously the nonsense that a majority of people are into Trumpism now
June 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Things are very bad but can we at least agree we don’t have to take seriously the nonsense that a majority of people are into Trumpism now
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My heart hurts for all.
Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman was a friend who worked with Gabby to stop gun violence. We’re thinking of her children, who've now lost both their parents, and we’re praying for Sen. Hoffman and his wife, who are still fighting for their lives.
Stay strong.
Stay strong.
June 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
My heart hurts for all.
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Happy Pride from me and my @columbusgov.bsky.social colleagues who marched in the streets today to celebrate, support, and welcome all who call our city home.
June 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Happy Pride from me and my @columbusgov.bsky.social colleagues who marched in the streets today to celebrate, support, and welcome all who call our city home.
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Who the hell planned that military parade...
a man in a suit and tie says " hey mistyyyy "
ALT: a man in a suit and tie says " hey mistyyyy "
media.tenor.com
June 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Who the hell planned that military parade...
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“If ICE is going to wear a mask in their uniform, then I can."
Defying a ban, Long Islanders masked up for "No Kings"
“If ICE is going to wear a mask in their uniform, then I can."
www.motherjones.com
June 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
“If ICE is going to wear a mask in their uniform, then I can."