John Walling
@johnki7yra.bsky.social
My blurbs are parody, satire, jokes, hyperbolic speculation, spitballs, & bald-faced facts -- backed with 2 minute warranties.
Thom Hartmann describes the period under President Adams -- similar to the present T.Rump threat to democracy.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/dark...
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Trump Delivers Darkest Thanksgiving in US History | Common Dreams
A story from the nation's founding to bring us hope in these terrible times. There is a way out of this.
www.commondreams.org
November 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Thom Hartmann describes the period under President Adams -- similar to the present T.Rump threat to democracy.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/dark...
.. Read text or listen to the audio.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/dark...
.. Read text or listen to the audio.
Stacy Abrams
10 Steps to Autocracy
10stepscampaign.org#10
www.tiktok.com/foryou
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The 10 Steps to Freedom and Power
10stepscampaign.org#freedom
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10 Steps to Autocracy
10stepscampaign.org#10
www.tiktok.com/foryou
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHkW...
www.instagram.com/reel/DLkfsWz...
www.youtube.com/shorts/_Nlyr...
The 10 Steps to Freedom and Power
10stepscampaign.org#freedom
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10 Steps to Freedom & Power
Democracy is Under Attack. Learn the Playbook. Join the Fight. Defend Our Freedom.
10stepscampaign.org
November 28, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Stacy Abrams
10 Steps to Autocracy
10stepscampaign.org#10
www.tiktok.com/foryou
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHkW...
www.instagram.com/reel/DLkfsWz...
www.youtube.com/shorts/_Nlyr...
The 10 Steps to Freedom and Power
10stepscampaign.org#freedom
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10 Steps to Autocracy
10stepscampaign.org#10
www.tiktok.com/foryou
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHkW...
www.instagram.com/reel/DLkfsWz...
www.youtube.com/shorts/_Nlyr...
The 10 Steps to Freedom and Power
10stepscampaign.org#freedom
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Jessica Tarlov (born March 9, 1984) is an American political strategist for the Democratic Party who is a rotating co-host of The Five on Fox News.
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Jessica Tarlov - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Jessica Tarlov (born March 9, 1984) is an American political strategist for the Democratic Party who is a rotating co-host of The Five on Fox News.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica...
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica...
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Being vegetarian on Thanksgiving
is like being a devout nun at an orgy.
is like being a devout nun at an orgy.
November 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Being vegetarian on Thanksgiving
is like being a devout nun at an orgy.
is like being a devout nun at an orgy.
National Guard troops are sitting ducks for random shooters.
T.Rump is sending in 500 more targets to D.C.
Brilliant.
T.Rump is sending in 500 more targets to D.C.
Brilliant.
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
National Guard troops are sitting ducks for random shooters.
T.Rump is sending in 500 more targets to D.C.
Brilliant.
T.Rump is sending in 500 more targets to D.C.
Brilliant.
After I ate a few Flaming Cheetos, I had to rinse my mouth several times to get the red dye out.
I threw the rest of the Cheetos into the trash.
Will I ever learn?
I threw the rest of the Cheetos into the trash.
Will I ever learn?
November 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
After I ate a few Flaming Cheetos, I had to rinse my mouth several times to get the red dye out.
I threw the rest of the Cheetos into the trash.
Will I ever learn?
I threw the rest of the Cheetos into the trash.
Will I ever learn?
C.I.A. blowback is in the news again. It's been awhile.
November 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
C.I.A. blowback is in the news again. It's been awhile.
'Solution engineers wrangle stakeholders.' 😄
November 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
'Solution engineers wrangle stakeholders.' 😄
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The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
Reposted by John Walling
Trump’s extortion campaign continues. This time with Northwestern University reportedly capitulating to the tune of $75 million.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Northwestern University Nears Deal to Resolve Its Conflict With the White House
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Trump’s extortion campaign continues. This time with Northwestern University reportedly capitulating to the tune of $75 million.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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“The ceasefire must not become a smokescreen for Israel's ongoing genocide," said Agnès Callamard,Amnesty International's secretary general, as Israel continued bombing Gaza.
'Genocide Is Not Over,' Amnesty Leader Says as Israel Keeps Bombing Gaza
"So far, there is no indication that Israel is taking serious measures to reverse the deadly impact of its crimes and no evidence that its intent has changed."
www.commondreams.org
November 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
“The ceasefire must not become a smokescreen for Israel's ongoing genocide," said Agnès Callamard,Amnesty International's secretary general, as Israel continued bombing Gaza.
Reposted by John Walling
Incarcerated people in the U.S. are 6x more likely to contract a foodborne illness than the general population.
Everyone deserves access to safe and nutritious food, both this holiday season and all year round.
Everyone deserves access to safe and nutritious food, both this holiday season and all year round.
Two Cups of Broth and Rotting Sandwiches: The Reality of Mealtime in Prisons and Jails | ACLU
As many Americans gather for Thanksgiving feasts, incarcerated people daily consume nutritionally inadequate and unpalatable food.
www.aclu.org
November 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Incarcerated people in the U.S. are 6x more likely to contract a foodborne illness than the general population.
Everyone deserves access to safe and nutritious food, both this holiday season and all year round.
Everyone deserves access to safe and nutritious food, both this holiday season and all year round.
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When the A.I. bubble bursts, we will all pay for it.
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 AM
When the A.I. bubble bursts, we will all pay for it.
T.Rump is turning USA into Eastern Europe -- the bad parts.
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 AM
T.Rump is turning USA into Eastern Europe -- the bad parts.
'There is no place for violence in America'
says the country with the most firearms per capita.
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says the country with the most firearms per capita.
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Estimated number of civilian guns per capita by country - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 27, 2025 at 7:06 AM
'There is no place for violence in America'
says the country with the most firearms per capita.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimat...
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says the country with the most firearms per capita.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimat...
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‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 AM
‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
Amazon to invest $50B to expand AI infrastructure for U.S. government agencies
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Amazon to invest $50B to expand AI infrastructure for U.S. government agencies
(Amazon Photo) Amazon plans to invest up to $50 billion to expand AI and advanced computing infrastructure for U.S. government agencies, the company
www.geekwire.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Amazon to invest $50B to expand AI infrastructure for U.S. government agencies
www.geekwire.com/2025/amazon-...
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Solar thermal propulsion
www.geekwire.com/2025/uncommo...
.. Thornburg and his teammates are aiming to make Bothell-based Portal the first commercial venture to capitalize on solar thermal propulsion.
www.portalsystems.space
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www.geekwire.com/2025/uncommo...
.. Thornburg and his teammates are aiming to make Bothell-based Portal the first commercial venture to capitalize on solar thermal propulsion.
www.portalsystems.space
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Uncommon Thinkers: How Portal’s Jeff Thornburg plans to harness the heat of the sun in the cold of space
Portal Space Systems and its CEO, Jeff Thornburg, aim to commercialize a decades-old spaceflight concept called solar thermal propulsion.
www.geekwire.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Solar thermal propulsion
www.geekwire.com/2025/uncommo...
.. Thornburg and his teammates are aiming to make Bothell-based Portal the first commercial venture to capitalize on solar thermal propulsion.
www.portalsystems.space
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www.geekwire.com/2025/uncommo...
.. Thornburg and his teammates are aiming to make Bothell-based Portal the first commercial venture to capitalize on solar thermal propulsion.
www.portalsystems.space
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Ukraine agreed to Russian core terms for surrender?
Say, what!?
Say, what!?
November 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Ukraine agreed to Russian core terms for surrender?
Say, what!?
Say, what!?
Is the pie getting bigger or is it shrinking?
Who is eating most of the pie?
Those questions must be answered.
Who is eating most of the pie?
Those questions must be answered.
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Is the pie getting bigger or is it shrinking?
Who is eating most of the pie?
Those questions must be answered.
Who is eating most of the pie?
Those questions must be answered.
Strangely, Believe It!
FDA approved a new DOW pesticide that kills everything except GMO plants grown from DOW seeds. Humans will have to take antidotes before eating or touching the plants -- also sold by DOW.
DOW call the pesticide and antidote "Perfect Synergy."
FDA approved a new DOW pesticide that kills everything except GMO plants grown from DOW seeds. Humans will have to take antidotes before eating or touching the plants -- also sold by DOW.
DOW call the pesticide and antidote "Perfect Synergy."
November 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Strangely, Believe It!
FDA approved a new DOW pesticide that kills everything except GMO plants grown from DOW seeds. Humans will have to take antidotes before eating or touching the plants -- also sold by DOW.
DOW call the pesticide and antidote "Perfect Synergy."
FDA approved a new DOW pesticide that kills everything except GMO plants grown from DOW seeds. Humans will have to take antidotes before eating or touching the plants -- also sold by DOW.
DOW call the pesticide and antidote "Perfect Synergy."
A compass that points toward fresh-baked pies.
November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A compass that points toward fresh-baked pies.
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Nearly the entire Canadian Arctic Archipelago recorded temperatures warmer than 5°C above the 1981-2010 baseline in October 2025. And as I shared yesterday, sea ice in the Baffin Bay is currently a record low for the date... Hudson Bay too (I'll share that next).
Data from doi.org/10.24381/cds...
Data from doi.org/10.24381/cds...
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Nearly the entire Canadian Arctic Archipelago recorded temperatures warmer than 5°C above the 1981-2010 baseline in October 2025. And as I shared yesterday, sea ice in the Baffin Bay is currently a record low for the date... Hudson Bay too (I'll share that next).
Data from doi.org/10.24381/cds...
Data from doi.org/10.24381/cds...