John Droutsas
@johndroutsas.bsky.social
These days I am retired, living in the Bay Area, happily married, fortunate to own a home and be able to live self reliantly, with some wonderful friends in my life. I swim for exercise and enjoy music, books, art and good food. My life is a great journey.
A Varied Tit in Kawaguchiko, Japan.
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
A Varied Tit in Kawaguchiko, Japan.
I stand with Senator and Captain Mark Kelly in defiance of Trump and Hegseth’s attempts to intimidate him from fulfilling his duty under our constitution to refuse to obey unlawful orders. This tyrannical stance of these chicken hawks is shameful and unacceptable. More condemnation of it is needed.
November 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I stand with Senator and Captain Mark Kelly in defiance of Trump and Hegseth’s attempts to intimidate him from fulfilling his duty under our constitution to refuse to obey unlawful orders. This tyrannical stance of these chicken hawks is shameful and unacceptable. More condemnation of it is needed.
It’s shocking and alarming that there is not universal condemnation of such hateful and reckless remarks that in the context of past
times when similarly shocking statements were made in implied incitement to violence could be characterized as provoking violence. GOP stands for Guard Our Predators.
times when similarly shocking statements were made in implied incitement to violence could be characterized as provoking violence. GOP stands for Guard Our Predators.
November 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
It’s shocking and alarming that there is not universal condemnation of such hateful and reckless remarks that in the context of past
times when similarly shocking statements were made in implied incitement to violence could be characterized as provoking violence. GOP stands for Guard Our Predators.
times when similarly shocking statements were made in implied incitement to violence could be characterized as provoking violence. GOP stands for Guard Our Predators.
Today’s sedition threat is Trump’s worst post ever. He’s the one who should be hanged for treason. If inciting an insurrection is not treason then what is? If stealing and concealing classified documents isn’t treason, what is? In his twisted mind defying his illegal orders is the only treason.
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Today’s sedition threat is Trump’s worst post ever. He’s the one who should be hanged for treason. If inciting an insurrection is not treason then what is? If stealing and concealing classified documents isn’t treason, what is? In his twisted mind defying his illegal orders is the only treason.
Ty Cobb, Trump’s former lawyer, said this today about Trump’s U turn on Epstein files: “He‘s like the Confederate soldier in the trench with, you know, dead union soldiers on Appomattox Day, trying on their uniforms so he can say he was on the winning side,” Cobb said. “It’s sick.” Trump is sick.
November 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Ty Cobb, Trump’s former lawyer, said this today about Trump’s U turn on Epstein files: “He‘s like the Confederate soldier in the trench with, you know, dead union soldiers on Appomattox Day, trying on their uniforms so he can say he was on the winning side,” Cobb said. “It’s sick.” Trump is sick.
Don’t be fooled by Trump’s sudden U-turn on “releasing” the Epstein files. He knows he’s going to lose on the vote in the House. So he pretends to be for it now. But it’s a white wash. Only the non-Trump related files will be released. Trump will declare anything dangerous as classified. Bet on it.
November 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Don’t be fooled by Trump’s sudden U-turn on “releasing” the Epstein files. He knows he’s going to lose on the vote in the House. So he pretends to be for it now. But it’s a white wash. Only the non-Trump related files will be released. Trump will declare anything dangerous as classified. Bet on it.
Trump’s pathetic gaslighting of our country ramps up as he lies about the economy. He just TACO’d on food tariffs, silently admitting they were driving inflation. Denying reality is one definition of insanity.
flip.it/KHZMy5
flip.it/KHZMy5
Trump Tells Voters: Don’t Believe Your Lying Wallets
From elections to the economy, he keeps denying reality.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Trump’s pathetic gaslighting of our country ramps up as he lies about the economy. He just TACO’d on food tariffs, silently admitting they were driving inflation. Denying reality is one definition of insanity.
flip.it/KHZMy5
flip.it/KHZMy5
Photos from a recent visit to Japan. It exceeded very high expectations. Hard to take a bad picture there. A beautiful country with charming differences from our society.
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Photos from a recent visit to Japan. It exceeded very high expectations. Hard to take a bad picture there. A beautiful country with charming differences from our society.
Three photos from our trip to Japan. We lucked out in that the weather was mild with rain only at night leading to a dusting of Mt. Fuji. Japan is indeed a beautiful country. And the people couldn’t have been more cordial and welcoming.
November 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Three photos from our trip to Japan. We lucked out in that the weather was mild with rain only at night leading to a dusting of Mt. Fuji. Japan is indeed a beautiful country. And the people couldn’t have been more cordial and welcoming.
The Epstein iceberg is beginning to surface. The further down the uglier it gets. Maybe this is Trump’s Titanic?
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The Epstein iceberg is beginning to surface. The further down the uglier it gets. Maybe this is Trump’s Titanic?
Make no mistake about it. Trump will do anything to get the Epstein files and his shameful role in this abominable matter off the front pages.
flip.it/aGaqAT
flip.it/aGaqAT
Top officials present Trump with military options for Venezuela in the coming days
The potential operations for Venezuela presented to Trump included options for strikes on land, multiple sources said.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Make no mistake about it. Trump will do anything to get the Epstein files and his shameful role in this abominable matter off the front pages.
flip.it/aGaqAT
flip.it/aGaqAT
After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’. He may still even from the grave. Prediction: Trump will start a war with Venezuela or order DOJ to charge any Republican who supports releasing Epstein files with treason or will declare Martial Law—anything to distract from Epsteingate.
November 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’. He may still even from the grave. Prediction: Trump will start a war with Venezuela or order DOJ to charge any Republican who supports releasing Epstein files with treason or will declare Martial Law—anything to distract from Epsteingate.
History is watching GOP representatives. Are you truly against pedophilia or are you willing to enable it? A vote to deny release of the entire Epstein files including all photos and videos is a vote to enable pedophilia and a vote to help those responsible for it to get away with it.
November 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
History is watching GOP representatives. Are you truly against pedophilia or are you willing to enable it? A vote to deny release of the entire Epstein files including all photos and videos is a vote to enable pedophilia and a vote to help those responsible for it to get away with it.
The old saying “where there is smoke there’s fire” is a common sense example of real world logic. Here’s more smoke from the Epstein fire that despite Trump and the GOP’s frantic efforts will not die. Release the all files and records of this shameful cover up!
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
November 12, 2025 at 5:13 AM
The old saying “where there is smoke there’s fire” is a common sense example of real world logic. Here’s more smoke from the Epstein fire that despite Trump and the GOP’s frantic efforts will not die. Release the all files and records of this shameful cover up!
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Another beautiful fall sunset over the SF Bay. Best time of year here.
November 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Another beautiful fall sunset over the SF Bay. Best time of year here.
Robert Reich writes Why Doesn’t the Media report about Trump’s cognitive decline? Are they afraid of his likely threats of lawsuits? Are they unconcerned that a mentally deficient man is holding the nuclear football as it’s called? Or are they simply bought and sold by the wealthy? No justification!
November 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Robert Reich writes Why Doesn’t the Media report about Trump’s cognitive decline? Are they afraid of his likely threats of lawsuits? Are they unconcerned that a mentally deficient man is holding the nuclear football as it’s called? Or are they simply bought and sold by the wealthy? No justification!
If you want to celebrate Veterans Day, stop supporting a president who ducked military service by lying about bone spurs and who referred to killed or injured American soldiers as “losers and suckers”. And then denigrated an American hero—John McCain—as “not a war hero”.
November 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
If you want to celebrate Veterans Day, stop supporting a president who ducked military service by lying about bone spurs and who referred to killed or injured American soldiers as “losers and suckers”. And then denigrated an American hero—John McCain—as “not a war hero”.
Mid to late fall is prime time for beautiful sunsets over the northern part of the San Francisco Bay:
November 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Mid to late fall is prime time for beautiful sunsets over the northern part of the San Francisco Bay:
The FAA shut cancel all private jet flights until the government is reopened. That would free up some of the air traffic control needs. But more importantly it would provoke a reaction from the wealthy who fly such planes that would put the kind of pressure that might actually be paid attention to.
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The FAA shut cancel all private jet flights until the government is reopened. That would free up some of the air traffic control needs. But more importantly it would provoke a reaction from the wealthy who fly such planes that would put the kind of pressure that might actually be paid attention to.
Larry O’Donnell nailed it. This photo of Trump sums up his second term so far. Ignoring a man in need (who fainted in the Oval Office) and looking irritated that he was no longer the focal point. Staring straight ahead as if the person’s situation wasn’t happening. Trump’s utter lack of empathy!
November 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Larry O’Donnell nailed it. This photo of Trump sums up his second term so far. Ignoring a man in need (who fainted in the Oval Office) and looking irritated that he was no longer the focal point. Staring straight ahead as if the person’s situation wasn’t happening. Trump’s utter lack of empathy!
The glory of creation is in its infinite diversity. And in the ways our differences combine to create meaning and beauty. Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek.
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The glory of creation is in its infinite diversity. And in the ways our differences combine to create meaning and beauty. Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek.
We have not forgotten about the Epstein files despite Trumps frantic attempts to divert attention away from them. And here is another story which, if true, demonstrates why Trump/GOP/MAGA are trying so hard to make it disappear. Swear in AZ House winner who will to vote to release!
flip.it/CA6ChL
flip.it/CA6ChL
DOJ tells Republicans that Epstein files even worse for Trump than they thought: report
Several House Republicans have reportedly heard from the Department of Justice (DOJ) that the unreleased Jeffrey Epstein documents are especially compromising for President Donald Trump.That's accordi...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We have not forgotten about the Epstein files despite Trumps frantic attempts to divert attention away from them. And here is another story which, if true, demonstrates why Trump/GOP/MAGA are trying so hard to make it disappear. Swear in AZ House winner who will to vote to release!
flip.it/CA6ChL
flip.it/CA6ChL
I agree 100% with Nancy Pelosi calling Trump a “vile creature, the worst THING on the face of the earth”. Finally someone has taken off the gloves to say the truth plainly. When Trump uses equally strong language the mainstream media shrugs. When Pelosi does it MAGA media erupts. She’s right.
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I agree 100% with Nancy Pelosi calling Trump a “vile creature, the worst THING on the face of the earth”. Finally someone has taken off the gloves to say the truth plainly. When Trump uses equally strong language the mainstream media shrugs. When Pelosi does it MAGA media erupts. She’s right.