Dr. Paul Vasquez
@drpaulvasquez.bsky.social
I'm a US Army veteran, political scientist, and nature lover, who is trying to make our world a better and kinder place. ☘️https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-vasquez-62a1b037/
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Bees Kill A Giant Hornet With Heat | Buddha, Bees and The Giant Hornet Queen | BBC Earth
YouTube video by BBC Earth
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Cooperation in the face of threats has an interesting analogy in the insect world, which bees use against their predators. It can be seen from the 2:43 time mark to the end of the clip from this BBC documentary. The same can be true in the realm of political organizing.
youtu.be/UNroEwFxh6I?...
youtu.be/UNroEwFxh6I?...
Moreover, if the GOP won't fix healthcare subsidies now, the Dems can exert pressure again in January when the continuing resolution ends.
@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com: With Trump's shutdown ending, Dems are closer than ever to forcing Epstein files release youtu.be/Eqe0Suhoats?...
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Moreover, if the GOP won't fix healthcare subsidies now, the Dems can exert pressure again in January when the continuing resolution ends.
You have to love the gold that can't be plundered by pirates or horded by millionaires. Sunset this evening in Darien in Coastal Georgia's Golden Isles.
November 8, 2025 at 2:15 AM
You have to love the gold that can't be plundered by pirates or horded by millionaires. Sunset this evening in Darien in Coastal Georgia's Golden Isles.
If a terrorist group successfully destroyed part of the White House, I wonder how many countries we'd wage war against to deter people from doing so in the future without authorization.🤔🤨
The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.
October 22, 2025 at 4:26 AM
If a terrorist group successfully destroyed part of the White House, I wonder how many countries we'd wage war against to deter people from doing so in the future without authorization.🤔🤨
The Von Trapps's were dangerous. The mother, Maria, was a "problem," and the dad destroyed a regime flag b/f their family crossed borders w/o legally emigrating. They got sanctuary from "woke" women, who stole parts of a govt vehicle to help them escape. The hills r alive w/ the sound of sarcasm.😉😀✌️
I think I'll drop this right here. (I'd give credit, but a friend shared via text and doesn't know the origin) #TCMParty
October 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Von Trapps's were dangerous. The mother, Maria, was a "problem," and the dad destroyed a regime flag b/f their family crossed borders w/o legally emigrating. They got sanctuary from "woke" women, who stole parts of a govt vehicle to help them escape. The hills r alive w/ the sound of sarcasm.😉😀✌️
Videoing our afternoon visitor with the TV on provides an interesting audio narration.
May 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Videoing our afternoon visitor with the TV on provides an interesting audio narration.
Even though Atlanta's Hawks were in town last night for a game with the Magic, we have our OWN Hawks in the Metro Orlando area. This one swooped down this morning looking for breakfast.
April 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Even though Atlanta's Hawks were in town last night for a game with the Magic, we have our OWN Hawks in the Metro Orlando area. This one swooped down this morning looking for breakfast.
If the plan is to try to undermine Social Security and encourage entirely privatized retirement accounts, tanking the stock market isn't a smart way to do it.
April 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
If the plan is to try to undermine Social Security and encourage entirely privatized retirement accounts, tanking the stock market isn't a smart way to do it.
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#CoryMills Fla District 7 was a No Show #EmptyChair #TownHall 3/19/25
Thank you @fox35orlando.bsky.social for showing up!
@maddow.msnbc.com
Thank you @fox35orlando.bsky.social for showing up!
@maddow.msnbc.com
March 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
#CoryMills Fla District 7 was a No Show #EmptyChair #TownHall 3/19/25
Thank you @fox35orlando.bsky.social for showing up!
@maddow.msnbc.com
Thank you @fox35orlando.bsky.social for showing up!
@maddow.msnbc.com
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This is a mission everyone should be able to get behind. Tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been torn from their families. No effort must be spared to bring them home:https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-halts-program-track-abducted-ukrainian-children-lawmakers-2025-03-18/
March 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
This is a mission everyone should be able to get behind. Tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been torn from their families. No effort must be spared to bring them home:https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-halts-program-track-abducted-ukrainian-children-lawmakers-2025-03-18/
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This is not good
The fact that the world’s richest man works at the behest of the executive and can buy out the legislature is massively outside the scope of what the framers could have imagined
there’s is simply no constitutional measure that can guard against something like this
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/19/u...
there’s is simply no constitutional measure that can guard against something like this
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/19/u...
Musk Donates to G.O.P. Members of Congress Who Support Impeaching Judges
Amid a controversy over whether President Trump will abide by court rulings, Elon Musk gave the maximum to the campaigns of Republicans who back ousting judges who impede the administration.
www.nytimes.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This is not good
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An Irish Blessing for you on this St. Patrick's Day, and always. ☘️
March 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
An Irish Blessing for you on this St. Patrick's Day, and always. ☘️
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I am tracking 3 separate cases where the government is violating court orders. The question now is whether judges find willfulness and hold officials in contempt.
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March 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I am tracking 3 separate cases where the government is violating court orders. The question now is whether judges find willfulness and hold officials in contempt.
Democracy Docket members will receive my latest on this and more in their inboxes tomorrow. Join now. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
Democracy Docket members will receive my latest on this and more in their inboxes tomorrow. Join now. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
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Reposted by Dr. Paul Vasquez
“Climate change is not a distant future threat—it’s shaping tomorrow’s battlefields, on land, sea and in the air, right now. To ignore it—or worse, dismiss it as “crap”—is not conservatism. It’s strategic malpractice.” My latest in the @thebulwark.bsky.social
Pete Hegseth’s Climate Change ‘Crap’
The secretary of defense chooses to ignore a major national security threat.
www.thebulwark.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
“Climate change is not a distant future threat—it’s shaping tomorrow’s battlefields, on land, sea and in the air, right now. To ignore it—or worse, dismiss it as “crap”—is not conservatism. It’s strategic malpractice.” My latest in the @thebulwark.bsky.social
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A new report from @sanders.senate.gov finds that Americans in the top 1% of earners live seven years longer on average than Americans in the bottom 50%.
Inequality is eating this country alive.
Inequality is eating this country alive.
New Report Shows Working-Class Americans Live 7 Years Fewer Than Rich | Common Dreams
"The massive income and wealth inequality that exists in America today is not just an economic issue, it is literally a matter of life and death," said Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
www.commondreams.org
March 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A new report from @sanders.senate.gov finds that Americans in the top 1% of earners live seven years longer on average than Americans in the bottom 50%.
Inequality is eating this country alive.
Inequality is eating this country alive.
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It occurs to me that not everyone knows how to get to Sugarbush, the ski resort JD Vance is visiting.
It’s a great mountain, but even if you don’t ski, it’s a beautiful drive to get there, especially on a clear day like tomorrow.
You can get directions here. You’re welcome!
It’s a great mountain, but even if you don’t ski, it’s a beautiful drive to get there, especially on a clear day like tomorrow.
You can get directions here. You’re welcome!
Google Maps
Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.
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March 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
It occurs to me that not everyone knows how to get to Sugarbush, the ski resort JD Vance is visiting.
It’s a great mountain, but even if you don’t ski, it’s a beautiful drive to get there, especially on a clear day like tomorrow.
You can get directions here. You’re welcome!
It’s a great mountain, but even if you don’t ski, it’s a beautiful drive to get there, especially on a clear day like tomorrow.
You can get directions here. You’re welcome!
Reposted by Dr. Paul Vasquez
Starmer to Zelenskyy: You are very very welcome here in Downing Street. As you heard from the cheers outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom.
March 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Starmer to Zelenskyy: You are very very welcome here in Downing Street. As you heard from the cheers outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom.
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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
Reposted by Dr. Paul Vasquez
Reposted by Dr. Paul Vasquez
Reposted by Dr. Paul Vasquez
Repost & like, if you stand with President Zelensky!
February 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Repost & like, if you stand with President Zelensky!
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Screenshot of Rubio while Trump and Vance berated Zelenskyy
February 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Screenshot of Rubio while Trump and Vance berated Zelenskyy
I had the pleasure of interviewing Fr. Ted for my dissertation research. He was a truly great man, which we could use many more of today.
Thank you, Father Ted, for the vision, service, love, and grace you bestowed upon our University and the world.
We miss you ☘️
Learn more about Father Hesburgh at go.nd.edu/Hesburgh
We miss you ☘️
Learn more about Father Hesburgh at go.nd.edu/Hesburgh
February 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I had the pleasure of interviewing Fr. Ted for my dissertation research. He was a truly great man, which we could use many more of today.
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Ten years ago we lost a great man and faithful priest who transformed Notre Dame and touched the lives of many.
Get to know Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. 🧵
Get to know Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. 🧵
February 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Ten years ago we lost a great man and faithful priest who transformed Notre Dame and touched the lives of many.
Get to know Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. 🧵
Get to know Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. 🧵
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🚨NEW: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning to fire Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff C.Q. Brown, a 4-Star General and 41-year veteran of the Air Force who flew over 130 hours in combat as a fighter pilot.
REPOST if you stand with General C.Q. Brown against Hegseth!
REPOST if you stand with General C.Q. Brown against Hegseth!
February 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
🚨NEW: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning to fire Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff C.Q. Brown, a 4-Star General and 41-year veteran of the Air Force who flew over 130 hours in combat as a fighter pilot.
REPOST if you stand with General C.Q. Brown against Hegseth!
REPOST if you stand with General C.Q. Brown against Hegseth!