Bob Keener
@keenerbob.bsky.social
Retired from economic justice/social change work as PR, comms pro. Obsessed with how capitalism could and should be more humane.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bobkeener
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Agree with @kairyssdal.bsky.social , disagree with politics editors at @nytimes.com , on this one.
Trump was yelling out *lies* at a frantic, machine-gun pace last night. A "first rough draft of history" account of this moment should make that cler.
Trump was yelling out *lies* at a frantic, machine-gun pace last night. A "first rough draft of history" account of this moment should make that cler.
I honest to Pete don’t understand the aversion to saying he lies. (Don’t give me the whole oh-we-don’t-know-his-intent malarkey)
A look at some of the many falsehoods and exaggerations in Trump's televised address to the nation, by Linda Qiu www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
December 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Agree with @kairyssdal.bsky.social , disagree with politics editors at @nytimes.com , on this one.
Trump was yelling out *lies* at a frantic, machine-gun pace last night. A "first rough draft of history" account of this moment should make that cler.
Trump was yelling out *lies* at a frantic, machine-gun pace last night. A "first rough draft of history" account of this moment should make that cler.
I wasn’t going to write this now. It’s what writers and editors would call an evergreen topic. But James Carville made a small sensation with his New York Times op-ed, yesterday. And now I can’t help myself. New post. (Gift link in the post.)
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Too Much of Anything is Bad. James Carville is Right.
But too little can be worse. He’s also wrong.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I wasn’t going to write this now. It’s what writers and editors would call an evergreen topic. But James Carville made a small sensation with his New York Times op-ed, yesterday. And now I can’t help myself. New post. (Gift link in the post.)
open.substack.com/pub/bobkeene...
open.substack.com/pub/bobkeene...
New Post:
... maybe this moment is merely a blip in the march of authoritarianism in our country. Maybe the regime and its allies will use their legitimate fear of this moment to patch up their divisions, tamp down some of the crazy, and fight harder.
So now’s NOT the time to sit back and relax
... maybe this moment is merely a blip in the march of authoritarianism in our country. Maybe the regime and its allies will use their legitimate fear of this moment to patch up their divisions, tamp down some of the crazy, and fight harder.
So now’s NOT the time to sit back and relax
November 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
New Post:
... maybe this moment is merely a blip in the march of authoritarianism in our country. Maybe the regime and its allies will use their legitimate fear of this moment to patch up their divisions, tamp down some of the crazy, and fight harder.
So now’s NOT the time to sit back and relax
... maybe this moment is merely a blip in the march of authoritarianism in our country. Maybe the regime and its allies will use their legitimate fear of this moment to patch up their divisions, tamp down some of the crazy, and fight harder.
So now’s NOT the time to sit back and relax
He’s talking about the left hand, right? “I don’t know where that hand’s been.”
He must know how uncomfortable grabbing that hand would make someone in Arab culture. And then, make it worse by commenting.
Or, it’s deep pandering.
I’m curious what people who know Arab culture say about this.
He must know how uncomfortable grabbing that hand would make someone in Arab culture. And then, make it worse by commenting.
Or, it’s deep pandering.
I’m curious what people who know Arab culture say about this.
November 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
He’s talking about the left hand, right? “I don’t know where that hand’s been.”
He must know how uncomfortable grabbing that hand would make someone in Arab culture. And then, make it worse by commenting.
Or, it’s deep pandering.
I’m curious what people who know Arab culture say about this.
He must know how uncomfortable grabbing that hand would make someone in Arab culture. And then, make it worse by commenting.
Or, it’s deep pandering.
I’m curious what people who know Arab culture say about this.
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“How is it that NO ONE in the press corps stands up when Trump slanders a reporter?”
Just got this from a reader of @columjournreview.bsky.social
Just got this from a reader of @columjournreview.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
“How is it that NO ONE in the press corps stands up when Trump slanders a reporter?”
Just got this from a reader of @columjournreview.bsky.social
Just got this from a reader of @columjournreview.bsky.social
NYT has an important story about the treatment of the men deported to the prison in El Salvador.
BUT, it like so many media reports about deportations conflates criminal accusations with convictions. They are NOT the same and should be treated differently.
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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
BUT, it like so many media reports about deportations conflates criminal accusations with convictions. They are NOT the same and should be treated differently.
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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
‘You Are All Terrorists’: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
NYT has an important story about the treatment of the men deported to the prison in El Salvador.
BUT, it like so many media reports about deportations conflates criminal accusations with convictions. They are NOT the same and should be treated differently.
1/
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
BUT, it like so many media reports about deportations conflates criminal accusations with convictions. They are NOT the same and should be treated differently.
1/
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
Rich New Yorkers are like, “I love New York, but I don’t want to pay more taxes so working people can get by more easily.”
Do they hear themselves?
Do they hear themselves?
November 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Rich New Yorkers are like, “I love New York, but I don’t want to pay more taxes so working people can get by more easily.”
Do they hear themselves?
Do they hear themselves?
I support a national strike to force House Republicans to put back the healthcare cuts in their budget.
I support a national strike against the decision to send National Guard troops to stop the protests in LA.
November 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I support a national strike to force House Republicans to put back the healthcare cuts in their budget.
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ah, perhaps instead of pumping millions into endless factional infighting Dem donors could invest in making local Dem organizations genuine civic spaces that can reach people during and between elections
November 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
ah, perhaps instead of pumping millions into endless factional infighting Dem donors could invest in making local Dem organizations genuine civic spaces that can reach people during and between elections
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“.. There were no counties or cities (as of writing) that moved right relative to four years ago. On average, they instead moved 13 points to the left.”
@pbump.com #Virginia
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@pbump.com #Virginia
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November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“.. There were no counties or cities (as of writing) that moved right relative to four years ago. On average, they instead moved 13 points to the left.”
@pbump.com #Virginia
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@pbump.com #Virginia
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Yet more wanton destruction.
November 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Yet more wanton destruction.
Serious question: how much did the shut down motivate voters in yesterday’s elections?
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Serious question: how much did the shut down motivate voters in yesterday’s elections?
SUPER PROUD of voters in CA, NJ, NYC and VA!
And here are reasons why we can’t slow our roll after yesterday’s wins:
* All of these wins were in strong Dem or at least Dem-leaning areas. We have to be able to win in MAGA-leaning areas in 2026.
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And here are reasons why we can’t slow our roll after yesterday’s wins:
* All of these wins were in strong Dem or at least Dem-leaning areas. We have to be able to win in MAGA-leaning areas in 2026.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
SUPER PROUD of voters in CA, NJ, NYC and VA!
And here are reasons why we can’t slow our roll after yesterday’s wins:
* All of these wins were in strong Dem or at least Dem-leaning areas. We have to be able to win in MAGA-leaning areas in 2026.
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And here are reasons why we can’t slow our roll after yesterday’s wins:
* All of these wins were in strong Dem or at least Dem-leaning areas. We have to be able to win in MAGA-leaning areas in 2026.
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I support a national, general strike until Republicans in Congress agree to extend the otherwise expiring ACA tax credits.
More strikes will be needed before we can force the fascists to back Dow completely. So why not take this moment to start building strikes as a tactic?
More strikes will be needed before we can force the fascists to back Dow completely. So why not take this moment to start building strikes as a tactic?
October 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I support a national, general strike until Republicans in Congress agree to extend the otherwise expiring ACA tax credits.
More strikes will be needed before we can force the fascists to back Dow completely. So why not take this moment to start building strikes as a tactic?
More strikes will be needed before we can force the fascists to back Dow completely. So why not take this moment to start building strikes as a tactic?
How Can We Find Each Other in Public?
Almost 60% of people don’t support the Trump regime. Where are they?
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Almost 60% of people don’t support the Trump regime. Where are they?
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October 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Hey #NoKings, are we sticking with yellow as our color?
I want a quick easy way to show my opposition to the fascists when I'm in public. Will you see me if I wear a yellow bandana? Will you wear some yellow, so I can see you?
I want a quick easy way to show my opposition to the fascists when I'm in public. Will you see me if I wear a yellow bandana? Will you wear some yellow, so I can see you?
October 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Hey #NoKings, are we sticking with yellow as our color?
I want a quick easy way to show my opposition to the fascists when I'm in public. Will you see me if I wear a yellow bandana? Will you wear some yellow, so I can see you?
I want a quick easy way to show my opposition to the fascists when I'm in public. Will you see me if I wear a yellow bandana? Will you wear some yellow, so I can see you?
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#NoKings live call
Nearly 20k logged in prior to the start time and 40k watching 20 minutes in
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Nearly 20k logged in prior to the start time and 40k watching 20 minutes in
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Mass Call: What’s Next After No Kings?
YouTube video by No Kings
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October 22, 2025 at 12:23 AM
#NoKings live call
Nearly 20k logged in prior to the start time and 40k watching 20 minutes in
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Nearly 20k logged in prior to the start time and 40k watching 20 minutes in
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Boycotts
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
MASS MOVEMENTS OF NON-COMPLIANCE
SHUT THIS SHIT DOWN
#NoKings
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
MASS MOVEMENTS OF NON-COMPLIANCE
SHUT THIS SHIT DOWN
#NoKings
October 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Boycotts
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
MASS MOVEMENTS OF NON-COMPLIANCE
SHUT THIS SHIT DOWN
#NoKings
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
Boycotts
Strikes
MASS MOVEMENTS OF NON-COMPLIANCE
SHUT THIS SHIT DOWN
#NoKings
How Can We Find Each Other in Public?
Almost 60% of people don’t support the Trump regime. Where are they?
New Post: open.substack.com/pub/bobkeene...
Almost 60% of people don’t support the Trump regime. Where are they?
New Post: open.substack.com/pub/bobkeene...
October 8, 2025 at 8:27 PM
How Can We Find Each Other in Public?
Almost 60% of people don’t support the Trump regime. Where are they?
New Post: open.substack.com/pub/bobkeene...
Almost 60% of people don’t support the Trump regime. Where are they?
New Post: open.substack.com/pub/bobkeene...
The President said some things today -- without evidence -- and we, the Fourth Estate, reported that he said them.
We were afraid to call them lies, because he might come after us.
So anyone who wants to, can just go ahead and believe the lies.
We were afraid to call them lies, because he might come after us.
So anyone who wants to, can just go ahead and believe the lies.
October 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The President said some things today -- without evidence -- and we, the Fourth Estate, reported that he said them.
We were afraid to call them lies, because he might come after us.
So anyone who wants to, can just go ahead and believe the lies.
We were afraid to call them lies, because he might come after us.
So anyone who wants to, can just go ahead and believe the lies.
The silence of those targeted, those who might be targeted and those allies not likely to targeted is deafening. I get the fear, but cowering is NOT the answer. It’s long past time to stop cowering and stand up. (Gift link) www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/o...
Opinion | This Is the Feeling of Losing a Country. I Know It Well.
www.nytimes.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The silence of those targeted, those who might be targeted and those allies not likely to targeted is deafening. I get the fear, but cowering is NOT the answer. It’s long past time to stop cowering and stand up. (Gift link) www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/o...
I honestly do not understand why federal Dems are not getting themselves arrested in opposition to this fascist regime? It should be happening every day. (Gift link)
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/n...
11 N.Y. Officials Arrested Trying to Access ICE Detention Cells
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September 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I honestly do not understand why federal Dems are not getting themselves arrested in opposition to this fascist regime? It should be happening every day. (Gift link)
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/n...
The Big Ten's answer to fascism: a commercial. Wow!
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September 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Big Ten's answer to fascism: a commercial. Wow!
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Blue states have a massive gift from the Trump regime: show what makes Dems better.
Will they keep sticking by their corporate-power-oriented donors, or start delivering for their people?
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/o...
Will they keep sticking by their corporate-power-oriented donors, or start delivering for their people?
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/o...
Opinion | This Is the Moment Democrats Have Been Talking About for Years
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July 31, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Blue states have a massive gift from the Trump regime: show what makes Dems better.
Will they keep sticking by their corporate-power-oriented donors, or start delivering for their people?
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/o...
Will they keep sticking by their corporate-power-oriented donors, or start delivering for their people?
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/o...