John Hansen
@kiltedjohn.bsky.social
Avid reader and gardener ... retired architect
A fool's name in foolish places! (Cartoon by Joe Heller)
December 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
A fool's name in foolish places! (Cartoon by Joe Heller)
They just keep popping up, eh? Whack-a-mole at its finest!!
December 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
They just keep popping up, eh? Whack-a-mole at its finest!!
Many alternate resources for viewing in the comments section!!
The CBS 60 Minutes Doc confirms what we knew: The U.S. is currently using our tax dollars to imprison brown people with no criminal record in torture camps overseas.
It’s no wonder administration shill Bari Weiss pulled this off the air: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjY7...
It’s no wonder administration shill Bari Weiss pulled this off the air: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjY7...
CANCELLED 60 MINUTES CECOT DOC
YouTube video by eoin higgins
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Many alternate resources for viewing in the comments section!!
This is action spot on!!
i really think there is legit political space for running on "we are going to dismantle ICE"
How it started vs. How it’s going NOW 👀
LA tow truck driver who towed ICE’s car found NOT GUILTY 🦸🏽♂️
LA tow truck driver who towed ICE’s car found NOT GUILTY 🦸🏽♂️
December 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This is action spot on!!
A timely and thoughtful read recommendation. bell hook's "All About Love: New Visions"
bookclubs.com/books/all-ab...
bookclubs.com/books/all-ab...
All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks | Bookclubs
All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks on Bookclubs, the website for organizing a bookclub
bookclubs.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
A timely and thoughtful read recommendation. bell hook's "All About Love: New Visions"
bookclubs.com/books/all-ab...
bookclubs.com/books/all-ab...
You know what to do ...
Spotify is wrapped in complicity for helping ICE recruit more agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
December 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
You know what to do ...
If they can do this in Singapore, we can certainly do it here ... only if we have the wherewithal to get it done.
www.pbs.org/video/a-city...
www.pbs.org/video/a-city...
Nature | A City in Nature | WILD HOPE
How does a densely populated nation like Singapore transform into a lush green oasis?
www.pbs.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
If they can do this in Singapore, we can certainly do it here ... only if we have the wherewithal to get it done.
www.pbs.org/video/a-city...
www.pbs.org/video/a-city...
Aaaah, some "good" news at last!!
Something to cheer about today:
Trump’s job approval rating has fallen five percentage points to 36%, the lowest of his second term, while disapproval has risen to 60%.
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
Trump’s job approval rating has fallen five percentage points to 36%, the lowest of his second term, while disapproval has risen to 60%.
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
Trump's Approval Rating Drops to 36%, New Second-Term Low
President Donald Trump's job approval rating has slipped to a new second-term low point and is approaching his all-time low of 34%.
news.gallup.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Aaaah, some "good" news at last!!
Concerned about your Federal government's budget? You should not, as even I can understand, the government budget is not the same as your household budget. A real eyeopener that most members of congress and white house do not understand.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...
Money for Beginners: An Illustrated Guide
Money is mysterious. We love it, we hate it, but few pe…
www.goodreads.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Concerned about your Federal government's budget? You should not, as even I can understand, the government budget is not the same as your household budget. A real eyeopener that most members of congress and white house do not understand.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...
So much for MGT's grand "resignation" statements ... AOC exposes her dark and greedy side.
www.offthepress.com/aoc-slams-ma...
www.offthepress.com/aoc-slams-ma...
AOC slams Marjorie Taylor Greene over surprise resignation announcement
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s surprise resignation from Congress late on Friday, saying she refused to be a “battered wife” following her public fallout with Donald Trump, has been slammed by Alexandria Oc...
www.offthepress.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
So much for MGT's grand "resignation" statements ... AOC exposes her dark and greedy side.
www.offthepress.com/aoc-slams-ma...
www.offthepress.com/aoc-slams-ma...
Thank you Heather!! 🙏
Well, well, well....
Let's think about why the Russians leaked it and why Trump is pushing for it at this particular moment. Could they think his days in the White House are numbered and they need to grab whatever they can?
Let's think about why the Russians leaked it and why Trump is pushing for it at this particular moment. Could they think his days in the White House are numbered and they need to grab whatever they can?
🤯🤯🤯🤯
November 23, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Thank you Heather!! 🙏
Remove This Regime!!
November 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Remove This Regime!!
Where's the outrage at Ukraine's proposed "peace" treaty in the news!! Heather outlines it perfectly clear in today's newsletter ... it's effin' bonkers!!
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-2...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-2...
November 21, 2025
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Ukrainian people today.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Where's the outrage at Ukraine's proposed "peace" treaty in the news!! Heather outlines it perfectly clear in today's newsletter ... it's effin' bonkers!!
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-2...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-2...
Interesting read (forecast, aka - hopeful) ...
www.jackhopkinsnow.com/p/the-gop-is...
www.jackhopkinsnow.com/p/the-gop-is...
The GOP Is About To Devour Its Own King
Why Trump’s Loyalists Should Be Terrified...And Why the Power Brokers Are Already Sharpening Their Knives
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Interesting read (forecast, aka - hopeful) ...
www.jackhopkinsnow.com/p/the-gop-is...
www.jackhopkinsnow.com/p/the-gop-is...
Classic!!
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Classic!!
What a beautiful and articulate acceptance speech ... way to go NYC, job well done!!
www.c-span.org/program/camp...
www.c-span.org/program/camp...
Zohran Mamdani Election Night Victory Speech
Zohran Mamdani (D) made victory remarks after being elected mayor of New York City, the first Muslim mayor in the city's history.
www.c-span.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
What a beautiful and articulate acceptance speech ... way to go NYC, job well done!!
www.c-span.org/program/camp...
www.c-span.org/program/camp...
Terry Gross broadcast ... the man behind the scenes, the shadow president.
www.wesa.fm/2025-10-30/w...
www.wesa.fm/2025-10-30/w...
Who's the man behind President Trump's dismantling of the federal government?
In a New Yorker article co-published with ProPublica, reporter Andy Kroll describes Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, as a "shadow president" with oversized influence.
www.wesa.fm
November 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Terry Gross broadcast ... the man behind the scenes, the shadow president.
www.wesa.fm/2025-10-30/w...
www.wesa.fm/2025-10-30/w...
What an articulate speaker. When I compare to 47's word salad and I think ... my gawd how did he ever get elected president???
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 5: Vito Marcantonio
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
November 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
What an articulate speaker. When I compare to 47's word salad and I think ... my gawd how did he ever get elected president???
Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva — because her vote could force the House to release the Epstein Files. The GOP is doing everything they can to keep Trump's Epstein cover-up going.
October 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva — because her vote could force the House to release the Epstein Files. The GOP is doing everything they can to keep Trump's Epstein cover-up going.
Excellent news. I was so happy to be a part of something bigger than myself!!
After a week of ridiculous Republican smears and Trump claiming that “very few people are going to be there,” you just made history. #NoKings
October 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Excellent news. I was so happy to be a part of something bigger than myself!!
I love it!!
RJ Matson presents: Order in the court
Order in the court
A cartoon by RJ Matson
contrarian.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I love it!!
Reposted by John Hansen
RJ Matson presents: Order in the court
Order in the court
A cartoon by RJ Matson
contrarian.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
RJ Matson presents: Order in the court
This is why we need to speak up and speak loud ... No Kings day is coming up on the 18th of October. Find a location near you or create one for you and your neighbors, be vocal about your thoughts ... this madness has to be stopped!!!
tinyurl.com/3tbs4pxx
tinyurl.com/3tbs4pxx
October 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This is why we need to speak up and speak loud ... No Kings day is coming up on the 18th of October. Find a location near you or create one for you and your neighbors, be vocal about your thoughts ... this madness has to be stopped!!!
tinyurl.com/3tbs4pxx
tinyurl.com/3tbs4pxx
Goooo Bernie ... turn that red state blue!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP8O...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP8O...
I Took Bernie Into Deep Trump Country. Can He Win Them Over?
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
September 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Goooo Bernie ... turn that red state blue!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP8O...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP8O...