Stephen Poltz
@lotr-fanboy.bsky.social
Older gay man who loves SF/Fantasy books, movies. I have a book review blog at itstartedwiththehugos.blogspot.com. Check it out.
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June 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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This is the right approach — speak to them as you would an especially stupid child, spell out their crimes and your contempt clearly.
I know your goal is to try to make life as hard as possible for immigrants.
May 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This is the right approach — speak to them as you would an especially stupid child, spell out their crimes and your contempt clearly.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Air traffic controllers for New Jersey's Newark airport lost radar again for 90 seconds Friday, FAA says.
May 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Air traffic controllers for New Jersey's Newark airport lost radar again for 90 seconds Friday, FAA says.
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Dr. Carla Hayden has been a wonderful and well-liked Librarian of Congress. For the president to fire her—a year before the end of her term—is outrageous, and it should be challenged.
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/p...
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/p...
President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden amid 'woke' criticism
President Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House purges the government of those perceived to oppose his agenda.
www.nbcwashington.com
May 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Dr. Carla Hayden has been a wonderful and well-liked Librarian of Congress. For the president to fire her—a year before the end of her term—is outrageous, and it should be challenged.
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/p...
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/p...
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Members of an immigrant family in Worcester, Massachusetts were targeted, terrorized, and seized by ICE agents this week.
The father was taken into custody by ICE on Wednesday, and agents returned to the family’s home Thursday to execute an arrest of the mother — without a warrant.
Worcester…
The father was taken into custody by ICE on Wednesday, and agents returned to the family’s home Thursday to execute an arrest of the mother — without a warrant.
Worcester…
May 9, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Members of an immigrant family in Worcester, Massachusetts were targeted, terrorized, and seized by ICE agents this week.
The father was taken into custody by ICE on Wednesday, and agents returned to the family’s home Thursday to execute an arrest of the mother — without a warrant.
Worcester…
The father was taken into custody by ICE on Wednesday, and agents returned to the family’s home Thursday to execute an arrest of the mother — without a warrant.
Worcester…
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"Last year, the Social Security Inspector General issued a report showing Social Security has a criminal fraud rate of 0.009%.
As a percentage, that's much lower than the 1.4 billion in assets that reportedly went missing on the Tesla balance sheet just last week." - @wyden.senate.gov
As a percentage, that's much lower than the 1.4 billion in assets that reportedly went missing on the Tesla balance sheet just last week." - @wyden.senate.gov
March 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
"Last year, the Social Security Inspector General issued a report showing Social Security has a criminal fraud rate of 0.009%.
As a percentage, that's much lower than the 1.4 billion in assets that reportedly went missing on the Tesla balance sheet just last week." - @wyden.senate.gov
As a percentage, that's much lower than the 1.4 billion in assets that reportedly went missing on the Tesla balance sheet just last week." - @wyden.senate.gov
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Pete Hegseth is a f*cking liar. This is so clearly classified info he recklessly leaked that could’ve gotten our pilots killed.
He needs to resign in disgrace immediately.
He needs to resign in disgrace immediately.
March 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Pete Hegseth is a f*cking liar. This is so clearly classified info he recklessly leaked that could’ve gotten our pilots killed.
He needs to resign in disgrace immediately.
He needs to resign in disgrace immediately.
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Donald Trump is trying to implement a federal takeover of elections with a plan that would have Elon Musk and DOGE review state voter registration lists. I say no!
www.votebeat.org/2025/03/25/t...
www.votebeat.org/2025/03/25/t...
Trump orders an overhaul of how elections are run, inviting a likely legal challenge
The order could be used to justify canceling a future election, one Democratic official warned. “It’s very methodical, and very, very dangerous.”
www.votebeat.org
March 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Donald Trump is trying to implement a federal takeover of elections with a plan that would have Elon Musk and DOGE review state voter registration lists. I say no!
www.votebeat.org/2025/03/25/t...
www.votebeat.org/2025/03/25/t...
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No offense to all the grandmas gone wild out there
March 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
No offense to all the grandmas gone wild out there
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And confirmation this regime has no intention of holding real elections
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
February 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
And confirmation this regime has no intention of holding real elections
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Someone walking the walk
Hey, look, here’s @chriswarcraft.bsky.social out there walking the walk
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/f...
Former NFL player Chris Kluwe arrested after attacking ‘corrupt’ Maga movement
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe was arrested in California on Tuesday after protesting against what he said was a tribute to the Maga movement
www.theguardian.com
February 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Someone walking the walk
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🏳️⚧️ Amazing News! 🏳️⚧️
Our Trans Adult Affinity Group will now be meeting TWICE monthly! Beginning in March, Trans and Trans questioning folx can now attend this group on 1st Wednesdays AND 3rd Fridays! 💕
Our Trans Adult Affinity Group will now be meeting TWICE monthly! Beginning in March, Trans and Trans questioning folx can now attend this group on 1st Wednesdays AND 3rd Fridays! 💕
February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🏳️⚧️ Amazing News! 🏳️⚧️
Our Trans Adult Affinity Group will now be meeting TWICE monthly! Beginning in March, Trans and Trans questioning folx can now attend this group on 1st Wednesdays AND 3rd Fridays! 💕
Our Trans Adult Affinity Group will now be meeting TWICE monthly! Beginning in March, Trans and Trans questioning folx can now attend this group on 1st Wednesdays AND 3rd Fridays! 💕
Terrifying!
Trump has issued an executive order directing his administration to examine what he and HHS Secretary RFK Jr. deem a “threat” to young people posed by antidepressants, stimulants, and other common psychiatric drugs.
Kennedy, a lawyer, anti-vaxxer, and former heroin addict, believes he…
Kennedy, a lawyer, anti-vaxxer, and former heroin addict, believes he…
February 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Terrifying!
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Donald Trump is urging a foreign government to relax restrictions on Andrew Tate, a right-wing influencer charged with human trafficking and rape.
Trump Pressures Romania to Free Andrew Tate in Disgusting New Low
The Trump administration is on a quest to free the far-right misogynist accused of human trafficking and money laundering.
newrepublic.com
February 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Donald Trump is urging a foreign government to relax restrictions on Andrew Tate, a right-wing influencer charged with human trafficking and rape.
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Big, growing crowd just west of the U.S. Capitol protesting Trump, Musk and DOGE on President’s Day. “Hey Congress, grow a spine,” they shout, gathering for a rally around the reflecting pool.
February 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Big, growing crowd just west of the U.S. Capitol protesting Trump, Musk and DOGE on President’s Day. “Hey Congress, grow a spine,” they shout, gathering for a rally around the reflecting pool.
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🚨Elon Musk’s DOGE operatives are attempting to access confidential tax information — tax returns, bank data, Social Security numbers — for millions of Americans.
Illegal access can lead to jail time under federal law.
@wyden.senate.gov and I are investigating and fighting back.
Illegal access can lead to jail time under federal law.
@wyden.senate.gov and I are investigating and fighting back.
February 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
🚨Elon Musk’s DOGE operatives are attempting to access confidential tax information — tax returns, bank data, Social Security numbers — for millions of Americans.
Illegal access can lead to jail time under federal law.
@wyden.senate.gov and I are investigating and fighting back.
Illegal access can lead to jail time under federal law.
@wyden.senate.gov and I are investigating and fighting back.
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Donald Trump just quoted Napoleon.
Napoleon was a dictator, who seized power in a violent coup at gun and cannon point.
He then invaded all his neighbors, citing patriotic duty, resulting in 3 to 6 MILLION people dying -- obliterating his army and country in the process.
Napoleon was a dictator, who seized power in a violent coup at gun and cannon point.
He then invaded all his neighbors, citing patriotic duty, resulting in 3 to 6 MILLION people dying -- obliterating his army and country in the process.
February 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Donald Trump just quoted Napoleon.
Napoleon was a dictator, who seized power in a violent coup at gun and cannon point.
He then invaded all his neighbors, citing patriotic duty, resulting in 3 to 6 MILLION people dying -- obliterating his army and country in the process.
Napoleon was a dictator, who seized power in a violent coup at gun and cannon point.
He then invaded all his neighbors, citing patriotic duty, resulting in 3 to 6 MILLION people dying -- obliterating his army and country in the process.
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Elon musk is the richest man in the world, he could be funding hospitals, medical research and universities. He could be solving the climate crisis. He could be feeding, hungry children. Instead, he’s trying to make sure that your grandmother doesn’t get an extra dollar of Social Security.
February 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Elon musk is the richest man in the world, he could be funding hospitals, medical research and universities. He could be solving the climate crisis. He could be feeding, hungry children. Instead, he’s trying to make sure that your grandmother doesn’t get an extra dollar of Social Security.
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This is your reminder that the WQRC offers weekly Drop-In Hours every Monday (2-6 pm), Tuesday (3-7pm), and Wednesday (3-7 pm) over at our office in The Downtown Hive (233 SE Washington St, Hillsboro OR 97123). 💕
February 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This is your reminder that the WQRC offers weekly Drop-In Hours every Monday (2-6 pm), Tuesday (3-7pm), and Wednesday (3-7 pm) over at our office in The Downtown Hive (233 SE Washington St, Hillsboro OR 97123). 💕
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The Stonewall Inn released a response to the National Parks Service removing the word transgender from the park outside of the Inn. A great reminder that we have to look after each other
February 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM
The Stonewall Inn released a response to the National Parks Service removing the word transgender from the park outside of the Inn. A great reminder that we have to look after each other
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It's day 22 and he still doesn't have a plan to lower your prices.
February 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It's day 22 and he still doesn't have a plan to lower your prices.
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DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY SCIENCE:
1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
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9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
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February 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY SCIENCE:
1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
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2. Diphtheria
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Tom Robbins was a favorite of mine, especially for JITTERBUG PERFUME and FIERCE INVALIDS HOME FROM HOT CLIMATES. I’m so sad to hear of his passing.
Been ages since I read anything of Robbins's, but he was one of the first writers who I read extensively and deeply at a formative age — and a good reminder of how playful one could be in more "literary" fiction. RIP. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/o...
Tom Robbins, Whose Comic Novels Drew a Cult Following, Dies at 92
He blended pop philosophy and absurdist comedy in best-selling books like “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” and “Skinny Legs and All.”
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Tom Robbins was a favorite of mine, especially for JITTERBUG PERFUME and FIERCE INVALIDS HOME FROM HOT CLIMATES. I’m so sad to hear of his passing.