John Behling
@johnbehling.bsky.social
He/Him
Democrat. Trekkie. New Yorker. Writer. Former Teacher (37 years).
Democrat. Trekkie. New Yorker. Writer. Former Teacher (37 years).
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It’s been 60 years that National Guard troops have been deployed without the request of a Governor or local agencies. This will not keep people safe.
June 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
It’s been 60 years that National Guard troops have been deployed without the request of a Governor or local agencies. This will not keep people safe.
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Everyday people carried out the Nazi orders that killed my ancestors. What we are watching now is the same thing.
Stand up, speak out and protect your neighbors.
Stand up, speak out and protect your neighbors.
June 7, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Everyday people carried out the Nazi orders that killed my ancestors. What we are watching now is the same thing.
Stand up, speak out and protect your neighbors.
Stand up, speak out and protect your neighbors.
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It disturbs me that I live in a world where I did this between the election and Trump taking the reins, and now this is being suggested more broadly.
Everyone who has paid into Social Security:
1. Create a Login.Gov account.
2. Go to the Social Security page and log in.
3. Do screen caps of your Earnings Record.
4. Because it may not be there tomorrow, thanks to Elon.
1. Create a Login.Gov account.
2. Go to the Social Security page and log in.
3. Do screen caps of your Earnings Record.
4. Because it may not be there tomorrow, thanks to Elon.
April 13, 2025 at 12:26 AM
It disturbs me that I live in a world where I did this between the election and Trump taking the reins, and now this is being suggested more broadly.
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Cuomo is functionally a Republican. Do not rank him at all on your ballot, friends.
NYC voters must also not forget how Cuomo worked tirelessly as governor to betray the legislative agenda of his fellow Democrats by helping Republicans maintain a NY State Senate majority from 2011 to 2018 through the IDC.
#NoCuomo
www.politico.com/states/new-y...
cc: @lindseyboylan.bsky.social
#NoCuomo
www.politico.com/states/new-y...
cc: @lindseyboylan.bsky.social
April 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Cuomo is functionally a Republican. Do not rank him at all on your ballot, friends.
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We're here! On Bluesky!
April 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
We're here! On Bluesky!
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Star Trek has always been political. Roddenberry designed ST to use allegory to tell stories that might not otherwise be allowed on network TV. From the beginning, he strove to show a bolder, better, more inclusive future, which I believe is at the core of its enduring appeal.
April 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Star Trek has always been political. Roddenberry designed ST to use allegory to tell stories that might not otherwise be allowed on network TV. From the beginning, he strove to show a bolder, better, more inclusive future, which I believe is at the core of its enduring appeal.
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“Compassion: that's the one thing no machine ever had. Maybe it's the one thing that keeps men ahead of them.”
-Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy
-Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy
April 9, 2025 at 3:44 AM
“Compassion: that's the one thing no machine ever had. Maybe it's the one thing that keeps men ahead of them.”
-Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy
-Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy
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An important lesson from Jean-Luc Picard that I’m still sharing all these years later.
April 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
An important lesson from Jean-Luc Picard that I’m still sharing all these years later.
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Thank you, President Trump! Our long national nightmare of accurate weather forecasts is coming to an end!
“There’s no question it will lead to errors. It’s just a matter of how bad will it be... We know these things help with forecasts, so why are we cutting them?”
www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...
“There’s no question it will lead to errors. It’s just a matter of how bad will it be... We know these things help with forecasts, so why are we cutting them?”
www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...
With fewer weather balloons due to government staffing cuts, forecasts may be less accurate
At least 10 sites have suspended or limited weather balloon launches, which used to occur twice daily, because of the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Weather Service.
www.nbcnews.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Thank you, President Trump! Our long national nightmare of accurate weather forecasts is coming to an end!
“There’s no question it will lead to errors. It’s just a matter of how bad will it be... We know these things help with forecasts, so why are we cutting them?”
www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...
“There’s no question it will lead to errors. It’s just a matter of how bad will it be... We know these things help with forecasts, so why are we cutting them?”
www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...
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If you haven’t already, please consider following @inequalitymedia.bsky.social and @imcivicaction.bsky.social — organizations I co-founded to help counter myths and disinformation about the economy and politics.
I expect our team to be posting here more actively in the coming months.
I expect our team to be posting here more actively in the coming months.
November 12, 2024 at 7:45 PM
If you haven’t already, please consider following @inequalitymedia.bsky.social and @imcivicaction.bsky.social — organizations I co-founded to help counter myths and disinformation about the economy and politics.
I expect our team to be posting here more actively in the coming months.
I expect our team to be posting here more actively in the coming months.
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The Fed says inflation will hit 2.8% in 2025
Which is up from a prediction of 2.5%
Which was ALREADY up from 2.3%
Plus GDP will decrease from 2.1% to 1.7% (under Biden it was 2.8%)
And Trump’s tariffs are expected to make things WORSE
“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down..on Day 1”
Which is up from a prediction of 2.5%
Which was ALREADY up from 2.3%
Plus GDP will decrease from 2.1% to 1.7% (under Biden it was 2.8%)
And Trump’s tariffs are expected to make things WORSE
“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down..on Day 1”
March 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The Fed says inflation will hit 2.8% in 2025
Which is up from a prediction of 2.5%
Which was ALREADY up from 2.3%
Plus GDP will decrease from 2.1% to 1.7% (under Biden it was 2.8%)
And Trump’s tariffs are expected to make things WORSE
“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down..on Day 1”
Which is up from a prediction of 2.5%
Which was ALREADY up from 2.3%
Plus GDP will decrease from 2.1% to 1.7% (under Biden it was 2.8%)
And Trump’s tariffs are expected to make things WORSE
“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down..on Day 1”
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Five years after COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic, Donald Trump's botched response remains one of the worst moments our nation experienced during his first term in office.
Here are other moments you've probably forgotten. https://youtu.be/gdstZDCCgAc?si=_RiziFsySPY9mjx7
Here are other moments you've probably forgotten. https://youtu.be/gdstZDCCgAc?si=_RiziFsySPY9mjx7
10 Worst Things About The Trump Presidency | Robert Reich
Donald Trump left office with the lowest approval rating of any president ever. But some people now seem to be suffering from amnesia. Let me jog your memory.
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March 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Five years after COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic, Donald Trump's botched response remains one of the worst moments our nation experienced during his first term in office.
Here are other moments you've probably forgotten. https://youtu.be/gdstZDCCgAc?si=_RiziFsySPY9mjx7
Here are other moments you've probably forgotten. https://youtu.be/gdstZDCCgAc?si=_RiziFsySPY9mjx7
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Weird, Gavin Newsom just invited Hannibal Lecter to his podcast to see if they can find common ground in their shared interest in the culinary arts.
March 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Weird, Gavin Newsom just invited Hannibal Lecter to his podcast to see if they can find common ground in their shared interest in the culinary arts.
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Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
March 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
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Both of my Senators failed their constituents. I look at this as an opportunity for local, state and federal Democratic NY leaders to throw their hat in the ring to primary @schumer.senate.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Both of my Senators failed their constituents. I look at this as an opportunity for local, state and federal Democratic NY leaders to throw their hat in the ring to primary @schumer.senate.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social
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“Hamilton” is canceling plans to perform next year at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing President Trump’s moves to impose his values on the venue. “We’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center,” said its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
‘Hamilton’ Cancels Kennedy Center Run Over Trump’s Takeover
“We’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center,” said its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
www.nytimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
“Hamilton” is canceling plans to perform next year at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing President Trump’s moves to impose his values on the venue. “We’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center,” said its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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Tonight, ABC World News with David Muir played a clip of RFK Jr saying “We have measles outbreaks every year” with zero correction. They just broadcasted his lie with no added context or fact check. It’s journalistic malpractice.
February 28, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Tonight, ABC World News with David Muir played a clip of RFK Jr saying “We have measles outbreaks every year” with zero correction. They just broadcasted his lie with no added context or fact check. It’s journalistic malpractice.
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Federal authorities are investigating a near-collision at Chicago's Midway airport between a Southwest 737 and a small business jet. The 737 was landing when the business jet entered the runway.
Southwest 737 and small business jet have 'near collision' at Chicago Midway Airport
Federal authorities are investigating a near-collision at Chicago's Midway airport between a Southwest 737 and a small business jet. The 737 was landing when the business jet entered the runway.
www.npr.org
February 26, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Federal authorities are investigating a near-collision at Chicago's Midway airport between a Southwest 737 and a small business jet. The 737 was landing when the business jet entered the runway.
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Guns are for losers..
February 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Guns are for losers..
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This fight will not be easy.
What we're dealing with now is one of the worst stress tests our nation has ever endured.
But I believe that we will survive.
Do not descend into despair.
What we're dealing with now is one of the worst stress tests our nation has ever endured.
But I believe that we will survive.
Do not descend into despair.
We Can (And Must) Keep Up The Fight
This fight will not be easy. What we're dealing with now is one of the worst stress tests our nation has ever endured. But I believe that we will survive. Do not descend into despair.
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February 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This fight will not be easy.
What we're dealing with now is one of the worst stress tests our nation has ever endured.
But I believe that we will survive.
Do not descend into despair.
What we're dealing with now is one of the worst stress tests our nation has ever endured.
But I believe that we will survive.
Do not descend into despair.
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Arrest him
Elon Musk is now the co-president and has been empowered by Trump to raid our federal agencies. As he cuts programs, he’s also getting wealthier. We are demanding that he testify to congress.
February 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Arrest him
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February 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM