Jim Balmer
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Jim Balmer
@jwbalmer.bsky.social
Environmentalist, member of the resistance.
An American veteran addresses Trump. He lays it all down.

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An American Veteran In Ukraine Addresses Trump. Christopher Loverro
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September 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The right (lots of them) have been preaching hate and, in some cases, violence towards democrats. They have been blaming us for Charlie Kirk's murder and threatening us. It's getting scary for me and my neighbors. The murderer came from a pro-trump Mormon family. I'm beyond fed up and angry.
September 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Robert Reich explains what we're up against. It's a tough fight that we need to win.

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My Ultimate History Crash Course | Robert Reich
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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August 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Robert Reich is a great teacher. This is a long (1 hour, 13 minutes) but every minute is worth watching.

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How Do We Get Out of This Mess?
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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August 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This is Trump's fault. This is just some of the extreme damage MAGA has done to us. Listen to Doug Ford, he is speaking for so much of Canada. It makes me so angry.

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FURIOUS Canada STRIKES BACK at Trump AFTER DEADLINE
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August 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A great speaker and a Democratic politician from Texas. He clearly explains the hypocrisy of Christian nationalism. He is speaking to his Baptist congregation.

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James Talarico Delivers Sermon Against Christian Nationalism
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July 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This is a great speech from a Texas Democrat.

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James Talarico fires up 3,000 Texans at HUGE rally
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July 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
We were in Hamlin today for an anti Trump, pro-justice rally. We had some minor harassment from drive by people but none as confrontational as Laura Partyka of Partyka farms and the Farmers Table restaurant.

I've spent money supporting their businesses before but never again.
July 18, 2025 at 1:15 AM
On 6/14/25, approximately 20 people attending a No Kings rally in Hamlin, NY were met with MAGA attempts to intimidate them. Tomorrow, 7/17 there will be another rally in Hamlin (5-7 PM).

I would like to see hundreds of protesters in Hamlin NY. We will not be deterred.

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July 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This is worth watching. So many really good points. Jon Stewart lays it down.

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Jon Stewart on Israel’s "Urgent" Iran Strike, Minnesota Murders & MAGA’s Blame Game | The Daily Show
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June 18, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Trump's military parade was an embarrassing disaster. Trump's appearance at the G7 meeting was embarrassing. European leaders mock him openly. Throughout the world, America is openly laughed at. Our historic alliances and trading partnerships are crushed. Trump is a total disaster.

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June 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We heard about the political shootings in Minnesota while at a "No Kings" rally here in New York. MAGA needs to know that this will only make us angrier and more determined to defeat the MAGA movement. We will not back down. We will continue to fight. They can't kill us all.

Resist and defy.
June 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Un-Parade Fairport” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Un-Parade Fairport · No Kings
NO KINGS UN-PARADE FAIRPORT, NY GRIT—Greater Rochester Integrity and Truth—is joining the national No Kings Day movement in a nationwide day of protest — and we’re taking it to the burbs. Rather tha...
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June 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The June 14 protests are upon us. Find one near you and participate. We need big numbers and we need to be really loud.

Burning cars, destroying property or violence on our part need to stop. Things are getting serious but we need to remember that we are proud Americans.

Resist and defy.
June 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Qatar is investing $400M dollars in our compromised president by way of the gift of a luxury airliner. We should have no doubt that the Qataris will profit from this.

The orange criminal in the Whitehouse doesn't even try to hide his crimes. He knows that he'll get away with it unscathed.
May 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
This should be required reading for all voters:

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Democracy dies in silence. Resistance needs to be loud and visible.

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Opinion | How Will We Know When We Have Lost Our Democracy?
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May 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The president of the United States has stated that he doesn't know if he needs to uphold the constitution. He doesn't know.

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May 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Last night's rally in Rochester was, as expected, wet. Nonetheless, a good crowd of many hundreds showed up to raise our angry voices. The rallies may seem futile at times but as the movement grows, they will eventually come to fear us. We need to remain resolute and focused.

Resist and defy.
May 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
There's another protest rally in Rochester NY tonight with rain expected. Patricia and I own good rain gear. Rain won't drown out our anger against Trump, the fight is too important.

Resist and defy.
May 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The world feels a little brighter for me after Mark Carney won the Canadian election last night. Mr. Carney has shown that he has the will and strength to stand up to Trump. This result had to sting the orange menace.
April 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Donald Trump's FBI has arrested their first judge. I say the first because I believe there will be more attacks on the judiciary. Many more. The fight becomes more serious with each passing day. If we sit back and allow the atrocities to go unchecked, we can only blame ourselves.

Resist and defy.
April 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
JD Vance visited the Pope on Easter Sunday and the Pope died the next morning. Coincidence?
April 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The Rochester rally was large and loud. It was again inspiring.

I'm hoping that someone can enlighten me. The crowd was almost entirely white people. I'm not understanding why people of color aren't involved. Any thoughts?
April 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Most of my life I had been an unaffiliated independent. In May of 2023, South Carolina governor Henry McMaster said he would like to hunt down Democrats with dogs. Within days I registered as a Democrat.

Hey Henry McMaster: I'M A REGISTERED DEMOCRAT, COME FOR ME FIRST!

Resist and defy.
April 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM