KB Root
@kbroot.bsky.social
Artist/Illustrator/army and wrestling/soccermom/helps at a farm/deconstructs houses and rebuilds them.
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FYI: the “disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan” was negotiated and begun by…. Donald Trump
November 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
FYI: the “disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan” was negotiated and begun by…. Donald Trump
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Important.
1. You may have noticed something. I used to talk about the president’s dementia pretty regularly, but haven’t in months. That’s because I’ve lost faith. I used to believe the Washington press corps would see the plainly obvious. I no longer believe that. The hypocrisy is too baked in.
August 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Important.
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The truth will always be seen as a threat to those who profit from propaganda and whose power is built on lies.
August 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The truth will always be seen as a threat to those who profit from propaganda and whose power is built on lies.
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The Union hosted Eintracht Frankfurt in a friendly and came away with a 2-2 draw behind goals from Bruno Damiani and Chris Donovan. It was also the homecoming of former Union homegrown Paxten Aaronson. My match recap for @totwag.bsky.social:
#DOOP
theoneteamweagreeon.com/2025/08/03/u...
#DOOP
theoneteamweagreeon.com/2025/08/03/u...
Union and Eintracht Frankfurt Draw in Friendly
A 2-2 split decision in Chester via goals from Damiani and Donovan
theoneteamweagreeon.com
August 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The Union hosted Eintracht Frankfurt in a friendly and came away with a 2-2 draw behind goals from Bruno Damiani and Chris Donovan. It was also the homecoming of former Union homegrown Paxten Aaronson. My match recap for @totwag.bsky.social:
#DOOP
theoneteamweagreeon.com/2025/08/03/u...
#DOOP
theoneteamweagreeon.com/2025/08/03/u...
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I saw many atrocities as a senior aid official in Gaza. Now Israeli authorities are trying to silence us
I saw many atrocities as a senior aid official in Gaza. Now Israeli authorities are trying to silence us
Devastated hospitals, mass graves, bodies eaten by dogs in the street. After speaking out, I discovered my visa will not be renewed, says Jonathan Whittall of UN OCHA
www.theguardian.com
August 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I saw many atrocities as a senior aid official in Gaza. Now Israeli authorities are trying to silence us
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The most corrupt White House in history. Here is an account of what people are paying, directly to a PAC called MAGA Inc, in order to meet the president, get pardons, change policy
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/u...
Donor List Suggests Scale of Trump’s Pay-for-Access Operation
www.nytimes.com
August 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The most corrupt White House in history. Here is an account of what people are paying, directly to a PAC called MAGA Inc, in order to meet the president, get pardons, change policy
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/u...
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Due to the ongoing severe weather, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal between the Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls has been postponed despite best efforts to play the match.
The rescheduled match will be played on August 13.
The rescheduled match will be played on August 13.
July 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Due to the ongoing severe weather, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal between the Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls has been postponed despite best efforts to play the match.
The rescheduled match will be played on August 13.
The rescheduled match will be played on August 13.
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Donald Trump has reinvented himself many times over, going from real estate developer to TV personality to world leader. Now his social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, is undergoing its own metamorphosis, becoming a major player in the crypto industry.
As Truth Social Business Struggles, Trump Media Goes Big on Crypto
The pivot to crypto highlights the reality of Truth Social, one of President Trump’s highest-profile business interests: It doesn’t generate much revenue.
trib.al
July 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Donald Trump has reinvented himself many times over, going from real estate developer to TV personality to world leader. Now his social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, is undergoing its own metamorphosis, becoming a major player in the crypto industry.
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After media reports & experts warned for months that drastic & sudden cuts at the Nat Weather Service by Trump could impair their forecasting ability & endanger lives during the storm season, TX officials blame an inaccurate forecast by NWS for the deadly results of the flood.
July 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
After media reports & experts warned for months that drastic & sudden cuts at the Nat Weather Service by Trump could impair their forecasting ability & endanger lives during the storm season, TX officials blame an inaccurate forecast by NWS for the deadly results of the flood.
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He has refused his Assent to Laws…
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world…
For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury…
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences…
A Tyrant is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world…
For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury…
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences…
A Tyrant is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
July 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
He has refused his Assent to Laws…
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world…
For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury…
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences…
A Tyrant is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world…
For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury…
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences…
A Tyrant is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
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Happy Independence Day.
July 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Happy Independence Day.
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This page from a book about America I was reading to my kids lands differently at the moment.
July 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
This page from a book about America I was reading to my kids lands differently at the moment.
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“He has always worked hard to put food on the table for us and my mom,” said Alejandro. “He was always careful and always did his taxes on time. He never caused any problems and he is known as a kind and helping person by everyone in our community.” santanero.org/2025/06/21/l...
Landscaper violently detained by agents in Santa Ana has three Marine sons; detained without food or medical aid
A Tustin landscaper has been identified by his eldest Marine vet son after he was violently detained by immigration agents in Santa Ana.
santanero.org
June 23, 2025 at 1:44 AM
“He has always worked hard to put food on the table for us and my mom,” said Alejandro. “He was always careful and always did his taxes on time. He never caused any problems and he is known as a kind and helping person by everyone in our community.” santanero.org/2025/06/21/l...
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Three matches. Three wins!
June 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Three matches. Three wins!
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A man impersonating a police officer assassinated a Democratic state legislator in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz said on Saturday, and killed the lawmaker’s husband. The assailant also shot and injured another Democratic lawmaker and his wife, officials said. nyti.ms/4jRTrvw
June 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A man impersonating a police officer assassinated a Democratic state legislator in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz said on Saturday, and killed the lawmaker’s husband. The assailant also shot and injured another Democratic lawmaker and his wife, officials said. nyti.ms/4jRTrvw
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Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"
June 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"
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"The HHS document says that another paper it cites found 'an increase in placental blood clotting in pregnant mothers who took the vaccine.'
But the paper doesn't contain any reference to placental blood clots or to pregnant women."
www.npr.org/2025/06/13/n...
But the paper doesn't contain any reference to placental blood clots or to pregnant women."
www.npr.org/2025/06/13/n...
RFK Jr. sent Congress 'medical disinformation' to defend COVID vaccine schedule change
A document circulated to members of Congress misinterprets studies and cites debunked research, scientists say. It could influence congressional perceptions of vaccine safety.
www.npr.org
June 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
"The HHS document says that another paper it cites found 'an increase in placental blood clotting in pregnant mothers who took the vaccine.'
But the paper doesn't contain any reference to placental blood clots or to pregnant women."
www.npr.org/2025/06/13/n...
But the paper doesn't contain any reference to placental blood clots or to pregnant women."
www.npr.org/2025/06/13/n...
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“The Trump Organization has consistently made use of temporary visa programs to hire foreign workers for Mar-a-Lago, four golf clubs and his Virginia winery—filing to bring in at least 1,880 seasonal workers since 2008.”
www.forbes.com/sites/zachev...
www.forbes.com/sites/zachev...
Trump Organization Bringing Foreign Workers Into U.S. For Mar-a-Lago, Golf Clubs, Winery
Since 2008, Trump’s company has filed to bring nearly 1,900 foreign workers into the U.S.—including 31 in 2025, so far—as the president’s policies target many of these workers.
www.forbes.com
June 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
“The Trump Organization has consistently made use of temporary visa programs to hire foreign workers for Mar-a-Lago, four golf clubs and his Virginia winery—filing to bring in at least 1,880 seasonal workers since 2008.”
www.forbes.com/sites/zachev...
www.forbes.com/sites/zachev...
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Russia continues its efforts to further divide us, this time with conspiracy theories about the immigration protests: www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Russia is amplifying conspiracy theories about the L.A. protests
Pro-Russian accounts are spreading baseless claims, from Mexico fomenting the protests to a secret leftist cabal tied to Democrats orchestrating them.
www.nbcnews.com
June 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Russia continues its efforts to further divide us, this time with conspiracy theories about the immigration protests: www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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Idiocracy was a documentary.
June 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Idiocracy was a documentary.
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Philly local tv station reporting that a man allegedly posed as an ICE agent in order to rob a car repair business office.
How many other criminals might be getting this idea right now, given that actual ICE agents are refusing to show IDs, warrants, badges?
How many other criminals might be getting this idea right now, given that actual ICE agents are refusing to show IDs, warrants, badges?
June 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Philly local tv station reporting that a man allegedly posed as an ICE agent in order to rob a car repair business office.
How many other criminals might be getting this idea right now, given that actual ICE agents are refusing to show IDs, warrants, badges?
How many other criminals might be getting this idea right now, given that actual ICE agents are refusing to show IDs, warrants, badges?
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Anybody who thinks that Bluesky is a bubble where people just reinforce each others’ opinions should try sharing an opinion on Bluesky.
June 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Anybody who thinks that Bluesky is a bubble where people just reinforce each others’ opinions should try sharing an opinion on Bluesky.
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*taps the sign*
Blocking Nazis, trolls, and fascists doesn’t make it an “echo chamber.” People need to stop gaslighting us into thinking we have to listen to Nazis and debate trolls in order to be informed.
June 9, 2025 at 1:03 AM
*taps the sign*
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It’s too early to declare a constitutional crisis, and debating the label we attach to any new event can distract us from focusing on the event itself. But each day brings us fresh evidence of a deeply troubling trend: America is no longer a stable country, and it is growing less stable by the day.
Opinion | America Is No Longer a Stable Country
www.nytimes.com
June 9, 2025 at 5:19 AM
It’s too early to declare a constitutional crisis, and debating the label we attach to any new event can distract us from focusing on the event itself. But each day brings us fresh evidence of a deeply troubling trend: America is no longer a stable country, and it is growing less stable by the day.