WaterQual
@h2oqual.bsky.social
Happily married, retired, agricultural scientist from Land Grant universities and the USDA ARS. Engineer. Environmentalist. Proud Liberal. No DMs please.
Backyard visitors this morning. Two Bald Eagles. One immature that we have seen frequently over the past month or two and one nearly(?) mature. The older bird's head still has remnants of a black stripe and there is still some black in the tail. Couldn't get closer without disturbing them. #Birds
October 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Backyard visitors this morning. Two Bald Eagles. One immature that we have seen frequently over the past month or two and one nearly(?) mature. The older bird's head still has remnants of a black stripe and there is still some black in the tail. Couldn't get closer without disturbing them. #Birds
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I’m good with my taxes subsidizing social welfare for people who can’t afford food.
I’m enraged with my taxes subsidizing corporate welfare to businesses that won’t pay a living wage.
I’m enraged with my taxes subsidizing corporate welfare to businesses that won’t pay a living wage.
October 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I’m good with my taxes subsidizing social welfare for people who can’t afford food.
I’m enraged with my taxes subsidizing corporate welfare to businesses that won’t pay a living wage.
I’m enraged with my taxes subsidizing corporate welfare to businesses that won’t pay a living wage.
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
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October 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Jane Goodall was my first childhood hero, as I loved animals as a kid and was inspired by her story. I still remember the National Geographic specials about her. RIP.
October 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Jane Goodall was my first childhood hero, as I loved animals as a kid and was inspired by her story. I still remember the National Geographic specials about her. RIP.
One of the greatest people to live in modern times. Grateful for her courage and many contributions to science and society.
Rest in peace Dr. Goodall.🙏🏼🙏🏼
Rest in peace Dr. Goodall.🙏🏼🙏🏼
"If we lose hope, we're doomed."
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
October 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
One of the greatest people to live in modern times. Grateful for her courage and many contributions to science and society.
Rest in peace Dr. Goodall.🙏🏼🙏🏼
Rest in peace Dr. Goodall.🙏🏼🙏🏼
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It’s not a chilling effect. It would only be chilling if you had something horrid to say, and you don’t, do you? Certainly nothing critical of the regime, and absolutely no paraphrasing, not of anyone, not at this time!
A Beautiful Day for Saying Nothing
That chill in the air isn’t Jimmy Kimmel’s show being suspended. It’s just autumn!
www.theatlantic.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
It’s not a chilling effect. It would only be chilling if you had something horrid to say, and you don’t, do you? Certainly nothing critical of the regime, and absolutely no paraphrasing, not of anyone, not at this time!
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I STAND WITH THESE GUYS !!
September 19, 2025 at 1:26 AM
I STAND WITH THESE GUYS !!
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And I am the world's foremost astrophysicist ballerina who invented the piano, aspirin, and appetizers.
Stephen Miller: Secretary Kennedy, one of the world's foremost experts on public health, is working hard to restore the credibility of the CDC as a scientific organization committed to the scientific method
August 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
And I am the world's foremost astrophysicist ballerina who invented the piano, aspirin, and appetizers.
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The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
August 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
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This right here.
Yes, but it doesn’t matter. Even if we get a competent and trustworthy government again for some period, everyone should know that it can’t last unless structural and constitutional reforms are made. The fascists are among us and unless they are structurally disempowered, they’ll be back.
August 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This right here.
Amen and Amen! These two need to resign immediately and find some replacements that will actually FIGHT! Govs Pritzker, Newsom, Moore, Hochul, and Walz are actively resisting and taking the fight to the president. We need more high profile members of congress to do the same.
August 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Amen and Amen! These two need to resign immediately and find some replacements that will actually FIGHT! Govs Pritzker, Newsom, Moore, Hochul, and Walz are actively resisting and taking the fight to the president. We need more high profile members of congress to do the same.
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Pritzker and Newsom have shown more fight and pushback on Trump than any other elected leader. I am beyond grateful for their leadership showing others how it’s done.
August 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Pritzker and Newsom have shown more fight and pushback on Trump than any other elected leader. I am beyond grateful for their leadership showing others how it’s done.
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"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
snyder.substack.com
May 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
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So the administration is officially and proudly lowering standards for the FBI, but also punishing universities for allegedly lowering standards in admissions, is that right? Just trying to keep up!
The Trump administration is preparing to lower the recruitment standards for FBI agents, eliciting alarm from many agents who worry that the move will undermine the agency’s primary mission of conducting complex investigations and tracking threats to national security.
F.B.I. Plans to Lower Recruiting Standards, Alarming Agents
The plan appears to be part of a broader effort to shift the agency’s focus from tracking national security threats to fighting crime.
nyti.ms
August 23, 2025 at 12:53 AM
So the administration is officially and proudly lowering standards for the FBI, but also punishing universities for allegedly lowering standards in admissions, is that right? Just trying to keep up!
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Dear @stephencolbert.bsky.social,
Thanks for all the years of speaking truth to power & finding the funny in fascism.
Looking forward to following you wherever you land,
Your fan, Mar🐫
Thanks for all the years of speaking truth to power & finding the funny in fascism.
Looking forward to following you wherever you land,
Your fan, Mar🐫
July 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Dear @stephencolbert.bsky.social,
Thanks for all the years of speaking truth to power & finding the funny in fascism.
Looking forward to following you wherever you land,
Your fan, Mar🐫
Thanks for all the years of speaking truth to power & finding the funny in fascism.
Looking forward to following you wherever you land,
Your fan, Mar🐫
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Excellent video overall. But, specifically, I think his pint starting about 16:45 regarding dismissing others who might not wholly agree with you or in whom you might find some flaw is a mistake.
Excellent video overall. But, specifically, I think his pint starting about 16:45 regarding dismissing others who might not wholly agree with you or in whom you might find some flaw is a mistake.
Last Year's Move to Toronto
And This Year's Politics (video and commentary)
open.substack.com
June 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Excellent video overall. But, specifically, I think his pint starting about 16:45 regarding dismissing others who might not wholly agree with you or in whom you might find some flaw is a mistake.
Excellent video overall. But, specifically, I think his pint starting about 16:45 regarding dismissing others who might not wholly agree with you or in whom you might find some flaw is a mistake.
1st image is Great Egret in breeding plumage looking for nesting material. Middle photo is nesting egret with two nestlings, look closely to right of nest. 3rd image is closeup of area showing alligator guarding his birds. Full grown gator 🐊 he saw him bellowing for a mate last week.
#Birds
#Birds
April 18, 2025 at 1:28 AM
1st image is Great Egret in breeding plumage looking for nesting material. Middle photo is nesting egret with two nestlings, look closely to right of nest. 3rd image is closeup of area showing alligator guarding his birds. Full grown gator 🐊 he saw him bellowing for a mate last week.
#Birds
#Birds
Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
open.substack.com
March 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Outstanding succinct summary of my moral grounding as well.
March 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Outstanding succinct summary of my moral grounding as well.
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
March 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage