John Roche
jr-placitas.bsky.social
John Roche
@jr-placitas.bsky.social
Poet in NM, retired English prof, editor, Poetry Playhouse Publications, author, Tubbables. Blue Team! 🇺🇦! No DMs. Spoutible: JRPlacitasPoet
Website: https://www.poetryplayhouse.com/
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My first attempt at a starter pack.

go.bsky.app/4CyFCtv
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November 11, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Check out the real-time updates on President Trump's corrupt earnings, gifts, and crypto gains. www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
Trump’s Take: Tracking the cash and gifts made from selling the presidency.
Tracking the cash and gifts made from selling the presidency.
www.americanprogress.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Worth reading!
“Trump died on December 8, three weeks before Christmas. The news broke during evening programming. Within three hours, coverage had settled into rhythm: the same footage, the same talking heads, the same speculation. No one yet understood what his death would reveal.”

My newest piece:
After the Front Man
The System Trump Revealed by Dying
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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“Trump died on December 8, three weeks before Christmas. The news broke during evening programming. Within three hours, coverage had settled into rhythm: the same footage, the same talking heads, the same speculation. No one yet understood what his death would reveal.”

My newest piece:
After the Front Man
The System Trump Revealed by Dying
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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#TrumpSoEdgiemedicated
#TrumpIsAClosetKlansLeader
#NoKings

His Dunce hat also converts into his Klan hat.
November 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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thank you Welsh,,,. Please check out Tricia Welsh Daffodils new starter pack
go.bsky.app/36rvGwV
November 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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A vile country isn't a country that can't feed its children, a vile country is a country that *won't* feed its children.
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Join us TOMORROW, Nov 11, at My Buddy’s 4416 N Clark St for 🎶 🎤 KARAOKE FOR CHANGE 🎤🎶

Doors open at 8:30PM, songs start at 9PM, and we’re going ’til closing!
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Reporter: Dr Oz said that—

Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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The US Supreme Court has acted like it's one of Kim Davis's many husbands and kicked the "Marriage is Sacred, Y'all!!!" hypocrite to the curb. Glory!
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Tennessee’s District 7 Special Election is in 24 Days, here’s what you can do! Even if you aren’t local, there’s still something you can do!

Check out the link below for information!

www.mobilize.us/aftynforcong...
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."

The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.

And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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If you think the people throwing Great Gatsby-esque parties for themselves, while millions were denied their food assistance, are all of a sudden going to grow a conscience and save affordable healthcare, you clearly have not been paying attention.
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Call and leave your own message for each traitor Senator who just betrayed the American people:

Dick Durbin
Angus King
Catherine Cortez Masto
Jacky Rosen
Maggie Hassan
Jeanne Shaheen
John Fetterman
Tim Kaine

US Capitol Switchboard (202) 224-3121
As I said last night on MSNBC as the news broke that eight Senate Democrats were joining the GOP: This must be the end for Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader.
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Today is the day @aoc.bsky.social became a Senator.
It’s time for @schumer.senate.gov to step down.
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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¡No pasarán!
To anyone considering a Democratic Senate or presidential run. We expect someone who is ruthless & brutal. Beholden only to the voters who choose them in the primary. Absolute full frontal attacks on every single aspect of Trump, Republicans, MAGA, fascists & Nazis. No mercy. No negotiating. Period
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Just unfollowed eight sniveling senators.
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
¡No pasarán!
To anyone considering a Democratic Senate or presidential run. We expect someone who is ruthless & brutal. Beholden only to the voters who choose them in the primary. Absolute full frontal attacks on every single aspect of Trump, Republicans, MAGA, fascists & Nazis. No mercy. No negotiating. Period
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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To anyone considering a Democratic Senate or presidential run. We expect someone who is ruthless & brutal. Beholden only to the voters who choose them in the primary. Absolute full frontal attacks on every single aspect of Trump, Republicans, MAGA, fascists & Nazis. No mercy. No negotiating. Period
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM