Hendel Dbu
@hendeldbu.bsky.social
As far left-coast as you can get; Therapist, traveler, Lute
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I asked the one high ranking policeman I saw on 5th Ave why there were so few police. He said “We did not expect anything like this. Don’t tell anyone but I’ve only got 44 officers out here — and it’s a great crowd, great event, no incidents.”
I have never seen anything like this in NYC. 5th Ave covered from 42nd St well to the 20s. Nobody prepared for this volume. Volunteers are holding the traffic on all the side streets. No police in sight. #handsoff
April 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I asked the one high ranking policeman I saw on 5th Ave why there were so few police. He said “We did not expect anything like this. Don’t tell anyone but I’ve only got 44 officers out here — and it’s a great crowd, great event, no incidents.”
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Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'
Donald Trump took office eight years ago pledging to “drain the swamp” of the dominance of Washington influence peddlers.
apnews.com
February 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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This is how I would respond to the email Musk has had sent to government employees (not legal advice).
1. Refused to violate the law.
2. Refused to violate the Constitution.
3. Refused to bow or scrape.
4. Refused to bend a knee.
5. Deleted this stupid email.
1. Refused to violate the law.
2. Refused to violate the Constitution.
3. Refused to bow or scrape.
4. Refused to bend a knee.
5. Deleted this stupid email.
February 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This is how I would respond to the email Musk has had sent to government employees (not legal advice).
1. Refused to violate the law.
2. Refused to violate the Constitution.
3. Refused to bow or scrape.
4. Refused to bend a knee.
5. Deleted this stupid email.
1. Refused to violate the law.
2. Refused to violate the Constitution.
3. Refused to bow or scrape.
4. Refused to bend a knee.
5. Deleted this stupid email.
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Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
February 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
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The entire American experiment is at risk and if you are an elected official you have a duty to stand up for all of us.
February 8, 2025 at 2:13 AM
The entire American experiment is at risk and if you are an elected official you have a duty to stand up for all of us.
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stop saying trump never intended the tariffs to actually take effect you fucking idiots. he does what he does to see what he gets away with, and he gets away with exactly what we fail to sufficiently oppose. everything he does he’s serious about unless it fails
February 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
stop saying trump never intended the tariffs to actually take effect you fucking idiots. he does what he does to see what he gets away with, and he gets away with exactly what we fail to sufficiently oppose. everything he does he’s serious about unless it fails
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Because they are evil, we must stand up to them.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
January 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Because they are evil, we must stand up to them.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
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The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
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 NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
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.
January 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
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 NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
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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Don’t give up. Be in this for the long haul.
December 7, 2024 at 4:55 AM
Don’t give up. Be in this for the long haul.
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Striking finding #5:
Across 35 countries surveyed, most people say democracy in the US has not been a good example lately OR that it never was.
Those who say U.S. is *no longer* a good example of democracy:
US 72%
Canada 67%
Japan 65%
UK 63%
Germany 62%
Australia 59%
France 40%
#polisky
Across 35 countries surveyed, most people say democracy in the US has not been a good example lately OR that it never was.
Those who say U.S. is *no longer* a good example of democracy:
US 72%
Canada 67%
Japan 65%
UK 63%
Germany 62%
Australia 59%
France 40%
#polisky
December 6, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Striking finding #5:
Across 35 countries surveyed, most people say democracy in the US has not been a good example lately OR that it never was.
Those who say U.S. is *no longer* a good example of democracy:
US 72%
Canada 67%
Japan 65%
UK 63%
Germany 62%
Australia 59%
France 40%
#polisky
Across 35 countries surveyed, most people say democracy in the US has not been a good example lately OR that it never was.
Those who say U.S. is *no longer* a good example of democracy:
US 72%
Canada 67%
Japan 65%
UK 63%
Germany 62%
Australia 59%
France 40%
#polisky
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There is no common ground with Republicans.
Their president-elect is a convicted felon & rapist who openly seeks revenge, gathers like-minded people around him, and wants to stay in power forever.
We don’t need quiet politeness. We need angry, loud, and visible Democrats.
Every. Damn. Day.
Their president-elect is a convicted felon & rapist who openly seeks revenge, gathers like-minded people around him, and wants to stay in power forever.
We don’t need quiet politeness. We need angry, loud, and visible Democrats.
Every. Damn. Day.
December 5, 2024 at 8:55 PM
There is no common ground with Republicans.
Their president-elect is a convicted felon & rapist who openly seeks revenge, gathers like-minded people around him, and wants to stay in power forever.
We don’t need quiet politeness. We need angry, loud, and visible Democrats.
Every. Damn. Day.
Their president-elect is a convicted felon & rapist who openly seeks revenge, gathers like-minded people around him, and wants to stay in power forever.
We don’t need quiet politeness. We need angry, loud, and visible Democrats.
Every. Damn. Day.
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A key asymmetry of this era of American politics and how it’s covered is that Trump is expected to do bad and corrupt things, so when he does it barely qualifies as news. But Dems are expected to be beyond reproach, so anything that seems even slightly suspect is a huge scandal.
December 2, 2024 at 11:09 PM
A key asymmetry of this era of American politics and how it’s covered is that Trump is expected to do bad and corrupt things, so when he does it barely qualifies as news. But Dems are expected to be beyond reproach, so anything that seems even slightly suspect is a huge scandal.
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New piece.
A long deep dive piece into the reasons beyond the punditry and headlines as to why Harris and Democrats as a whole failed in 2024.
I firmly believe this is about far more existential, psychological, and structural reasons than it has been depicted as. Here’s why.
A long deep dive piece into the reasons beyond the punditry and headlines as to why Harris and Democrats as a whole failed in 2024.
I firmly believe this is about far more existential, psychological, and structural reasons than it has been depicted as. Here’s why.
The Deeper Reasons Democrats Lost
It wasn't just that Trump got more votes. It wasn't just that Harris had lower turnout. A deep dive into the psychological, existential, and systemic reasons Harris and Democrats didn't win in 2024.
open.substack.com
December 2, 2024 at 7:38 PM
New piece.
A long deep dive piece into the reasons beyond the punditry and headlines as to why Harris and Democrats as a whole failed in 2024.
I firmly believe this is about far more existential, psychological, and structural reasons than it has been depicted as. Here’s why.
A long deep dive piece into the reasons beyond the punditry and headlines as to why Harris and Democrats as a whole failed in 2024.
I firmly believe this is about far more existential, psychological, and structural reasons than it has been depicted as. Here’s why.
Grateful for all the things this day. Especially those working on a holiday.
November 28, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Grateful for all the things this day. Especially those working on a holiday.
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When your relatives start arguing at Thanksgiving, calmly grab your favorite serving bowl of food like you're going to the kitchen to refill it, and just don't come back. Quietly escape with your favorite food.
This has been survival tips with Jen.
This has been survival tips with Jen.
November 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM
When your relatives start arguing at Thanksgiving, calmly grab your favorite serving bowl of food like you're going to the kitchen to refill it, and just don't come back. Quietly escape with your favorite food.
This has been survival tips with Jen.
This has been survival tips with Jen.
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Though they’re supposed to generate gratitude and deposit peace within us, the holidays often have a way of magnifying separation; of reminding us of our incompleteness, our lack, our losses.
These days are when it is difficult to sit with the empty chairs.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/acknowledg...
These days are when it is difficult to sit with the empty chairs.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/acknowledg...
Acknowledging The Empty Holiday Chairs
For many people, the holidays are a time for recognizing our profound fullness: of purposefully dwelling on the abundant overflow we find ourselves in and being grateful for it.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Though they’re supposed to generate gratitude and deposit peace within us, the holidays often have a way of magnifying separation; of reminding us of our incompleteness, our lack, our losses.
These days are when it is difficult to sit with the empty chairs.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/acknowledg...
These days are when it is difficult to sit with the empty chairs.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/acknowledg...
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Politico reports that Kamala Harris is considering running for President again in 2028 as she is “keeping her options open.”
She has reportedly told allies: “I am staying in the fight.”
She has reportedly told allies: “I am staying in the fight.”
November 26, 2024 at 4:57 AM
Politico reports that Kamala Harris is considering running for President again in 2028 as she is “keeping her options open.”
She has reportedly told allies: “I am staying in the fight.”
She has reportedly told allies: “I am staying in the fight.”
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Welcome to the never-ending campaign. Though the U.S. federal election is over, the effort to influence you is far from over. Here’s a look at who’s competing to win your hearts & minds pre-inauguration on FB & IG. Bookmark and check it any time. app.polidashboard.org/facebook_ads...
November 24, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Welcome to the never-ending campaign. Though the U.S. federal election is over, the effort to influence you is far from over. Here’s a look at who’s competing to win your hearts & minds pre-inauguration on FB & IG. Bookmark and check it any time. app.polidashboard.org/facebook_ads...
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Bob Woodward is one of America's greatest journalists whose career was born in the bile of nefarious dealings by the White House.
He's as skeptical as a journalist can be because he knows that what the White House hides is monstrous.
Only Joe Biden could make him report THIS:
He's as skeptical as a journalist can be because he knows that what the White House hides is monstrous.
Only Joe Biden could make him report THIS:
November 25, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Bob Woodward is one of America's greatest journalists whose career was born in the bile of nefarious dealings by the White House.
He's as skeptical as a journalist can be because he knows that what the White House hides is monstrous.
Only Joe Biden could make him report THIS:
He's as skeptical as a journalist can be because he knows that what the White House hides is monstrous.
Only Joe Biden could make him report THIS:
I wish everyone a beautiful Saturday. Dreamin’ of blue skies and gentle weather as we head into the rapids in so many aspects. 🙏☀️💙
November 16, 2024 at 6:21 PM
I wish everyone a beautiful Saturday. Dreamin’ of blue skies and gentle weather as we head into the rapids in so many aspects. 🙏☀️💙
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Many people think that as you get older, you care less about politics. But it’s not true.
You start thinking a lot more about the kind of world you want to leave behind. You want it to be better than the one you were born into.
We all have a personal legacy in mind. Mine is to outlive Trumpism.
You start thinking a lot more about the kind of world you want to leave behind. You want it to be better than the one you were born into.
We all have a personal legacy in mind. Mine is to outlive Trumpism.
November 15, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Many people think that as you get older, you care less about politics. But it’s not true.
You start thinking a lot more about the kind of world you want to leave behind. You want it to be better than the one you were born into.
We all have a personal legacy in mind. Mine is to outlive Trumpism.
You start thinking a lot more about the kind of world you want to leave behind. You want it to be better than the one you were born into.
We all have a personal legacy in mind. Mine is to outlive Trumpism.
