Michael B. Bishku
@mbishku.bsky.social
Professor Emeritus of History, Georgia — My message: Too many people wallow in ignorance!
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... — A very good series, but it fails to address Garfield’s anti-labor attitude!
‘Most horrific death you could imagine’: the truth behind Netflix’s Death By Lightning
The streamer’s new historical drama looks back on the often forgotten story of US president James Garfield whose progressive political career was cut horribly short
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 AM
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... — A very good series, but it fails to address Garfield’s anti-labor attitude!
Canada loses its measles elimination status. Will the U.S. be next? — This is due to the stupidity of individuals who reject inoculations!
November 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Canada loses its measles elimination status. Will the U.S. be next? — This is due to the stupidity of individuals who reject inoculations!
www.bbc.com/news/article... — This is a crisis that will affect other countries in coming years!
Iran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits Tehran
The government is pleading with Iranians to save water as reservoirs dry up and rainfall is at a record low.
www.bbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
www.bbc.com/news/article... — This is a crisis that will affect other countries in coming years!
www.bbc.com/news/article... — He was TERRIBLE DICTATOR! Unfortunately, people don’t learn from history!
Indonesia names former dictator Suharto a 'national hero'
The controversial legacy of Suharto's New Order regime has sparked heated protests against the move.
www.bbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
www.bbc.com/news/article... — He was TERRIBLE DICTATOR! Unfortunately, people don’t learn from history!
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru... — More CRIMINALS getting off easily!
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, other key figures allegedly involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election
Ed Martin, the United States Pardon Attorney, announced that President Trump would be pardoning key figures allegedly involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
abcnews.go.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru... — More CRIMINALS getting off easily!
Democrats seek investigation into agency messages blaming Democrats for the shutdown — Of course, the Trump Administration violated the law and spouted LIES!!!
November 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Democrats seek investigation into agency messages blaming Democrats for the shutdown — Of course, the Trump Administration violated the law and spouted LIES!!!
abcnews.go.com/US/cleveland... — This alleged behavior is DISGUSTING!!!
Cleveland Guardians pitchers indicted in connection to sports gambling investigation
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was arrested in Boston in connection to an alleged sports gambling investigation.
abcnews.go.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
abcnews.go.com/US/cleveland... — This alleged behavior is DISGUSTING!!!
share.google/iwwmLzq3AvAx... — Appears to be a capitulation on the part of enough Democrats! There is no guarantee that a vote will ensure continued subsidies for ACA subscribers!
Senators reach tentative deal to end the government shutdown
The deal, negotiated by a group of Democrats and GOP leaders, funds the government through Jan. 30. If it passes, it will still need to clear the House, which will likely take days.
share.google
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
share.google/iwwmLzq3AvAx... — Appears to be a capitulation on the part of enough Democrats! There is no guarantee that a vote will ensure continued subsidies for ACA subscribers!
This airport wins a dubious distinction: the country’s worst food - TheStreet — It is Newark Liberty. Unfortunately, travelers are captives at airports!
November 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This airport wins a dubious distinction: the country’s worst food - TheStreet — It is Newark Liberty. Unfortunately, travelers are captives at airports!
Trump boosts Hungary's far-right Orbán with Russian energy sanctions carveout — Orban should NOT be invited to the US! He is a good friend of Putin’s!
November 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Trump boosts Hungary's far-right Orbán with Russian energy sanctions carveout — Orban should NOT be invited to the US! He is a good friend of Putin’s!
www.cbsnews.com/news/nancy-p... — She was one of the most effective Speakers of the House in US history!
Nancy Pelosi, former House speaker, to retire from Congress after this term
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
www.cbsnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:29 AM
www.cbsnews.com/news/nancy-p... — She was one of the most effective Speakers of the House in US history!
www.bbc.com/news/article... — Trump and leaders of the largest countries are contributing to global disaster! That is why they didn’t show up!
COP30: Starmer warns 'consensus is gone' on fighting climate change
World leaders address COP30 climate summit in Belém and take aim at Trump record on climate change.
www.bbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
www.bbc.com/news/article... — Trump and leaders of the largest countries are contributing to global disaster! That is why they didn’t show up!
Democrats retain control of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court with 3-seat sweep - Bolts — Some more good news for the r Democrats…
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Democrats retain control of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court with 3-seat sweep - Bolts — Some more good news for the r Democrats…
www.cbsnews.com/news/decades... — From neglect to a tourist attraction…
How a decades-long effort to clean up a cave led to the revitalization of a small Kentucky town
For decades, the Hidden River Cave wasn't the place of wonder it is now, but a waste dump.
www.cbsnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:38 AM
www.cbsnews.com/news/decades... — From neglect to a tourist attraction…
www.cbsnews.com/news/maldive... — Of course smoking is a terrible habit, but the question is: Will it work?
Maldives becomes only nation with generational smoking ban
The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban Saturday on anyone born on or after January 2007, making it the only nation with a generational prohibition on tobacco, the Health Ministry said.
www.cbsnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:29 AM
www.cbsnews.com/news/maldive... — Of course smoking is a terrible habit, but the question is: Will it work?
www.bbc.com/news/article... — Excellent article explaining the terrible situation in Sudan! #Sudan
Sudan conflict: Who is RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagolo?
Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo will either lead a breakaway state or seek to take control of the whole country, Sudanese say.
www.bbc.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
www.bbc.com/news/article... — Excellent article explaining the terrible situation in Sudan! #Sudan
Treasury Dept. says inflation is running 'above target' as Trump insists there is 'no inflation' — No surprise as Trump is DELUSIONAL! He just held a Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago celebrating the super rich during the 1920s!
November 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Treasury Dept. says inflation is running 'above target' as Trump insists there is 'no inflation' — No surprise as Trump is DELUSIONAL! He just held a Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago celebrating the super rich during the 1920s!
www.bbc.com/news/article... — She did her job properly and SHOULD NOT be prosecuted!
Israeli military's ex-top lawyer arrested over leak of video allegedly showing Palestinian detainee abuse
Maj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned on Friday, admitting leaking a video allegedly showing abuse of a Palestinian detainee.
www.bbc.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
www.bbc.com/news/article... — She did her job properly and SHOULD NOT be prosecuted!
10 injured in stabbing attack on train near Cambridge in England, police say — ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING! Hopefully those injured have a smooth recovery!
November 2, 2025 at 5:05 AM
10 injured in stabbing attack on train near Cambridge in England, police say — ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING! Hopefully those injured have a smooth recovery!
www.cbsnews.com/news/rep-nan... — The car was NOT the same and she was late! She SHOULD NOT have used CURSE words! #BadBehavior
Rep. Nancy Mace cursed and berated Charleston airport police over escort, incident report says
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was flying out of Charleston International Airport on Thursday when the incident occurred.
www.cbsnews.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:55 AM
www.cbsnews.com/news/rep-nan... — The car was NOT the same and she was late! She SHOULD NOT have used CURSE words! #BadBehavior
abcnews.go.com/Politics/you... — How could those Americans have voted for Trump given his obviously traitorous actions?! Smith had more than enough to convict the bastard!
'You'll go down as a wimp:' Pence's never-before-published notes key evidence in case against Trump, book says
Donald Trump berated Mike Pence, calling his then-vice president a "wimp" during their final phone call on Jan. 6, 2021.
abcnews.go.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:18 AM
abcnews.go.com/Politics/you... — How could those Americans have voted for Trump given his obviously traitorous actions?! Smith had more than enough to convict the bastard!
Man in Nazi uniform assaulted Georgia student after he was denied entry to bar, officials say — DISGUSTING ANIMAL!!!
October 27, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Man in Nazi uniform assaulted Georgia student after he was denied entry to bar, officials say — DISGUSTING ANIMAL!!!
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-o... — STUPID SOB!!!
Trump administration aims to auction offshore oil leases along U.S. coastlines that have been off-limits for decades
The Trump administration is proposing to auction offshore oil drilling leases across new portions of the U.S. coast as soon as 2026, according to internal documents viewed by CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-o... — STUPID SOB!!!
This European country tops 2026 list of world's safest travel destinations - USA TODAY — The Netherlands…
October 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This European country tops 2026 list of world's safest travel destinations - USA TODAY — The Netherlands…