Dave Smith
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my favorite robert redford story is that mike nichols considered him for dustin hoffman's part in THE GRADUATE. during their conversation nichols asked redford something like, "have you ever struck out with a girl?" and redford's response was basically, "i don't understand the question"
September 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
my favorite robert redford story is that mike nichols considered him for dustin hoffman's part in THE GRADUATE. during their conversation nichols asked redford something like, "have you ever struck out with a girl?" and redford's response was basically, "i don't understand the question"
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This has been a long time coming. This is a article from 6mos ago documenting a long history of DC mayor Bower's complete capitulation
DC mayor caves to tRump and GOP pressure and will remove BLM mural. Threat of federal take over induces preemptive capitulation.
This is exactly what MAGAts want.
We must resist.
#BLM #Resist
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/u...
This is exactly what MAGAts want.
We must resist.
#BLM #Resist
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/u...
D.C.’s Planned Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural Reflects Mayor’s Delicate Position
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision comes amid calls by the president and other Republicans for more federal control of the city.
www.nytimes.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This has been a long time coming. This is a article from 6mos ago documenting a long history of DC mayor Bower's complete capitulation
Huge increase in arrest of people with no criminal history by ICE under Trump.
August 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Huge increase in arrest of people with no criminal history by ICE under Trump.
www.theatlantic.com/economy/arch... surprise…the trade deals are not comprehensive and not really binding..
So, About Those Big Trade Deals
If you read the fine print, the “concessions” from America’s trade partners don’t add up to much.
www.theatlantic.com
August 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
www.theatlantic.com/economy/arch... surprise…the trade deals are not comprehensive and not really binding..
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Constitution sections on due process and foreign gifts just vanished from Congress' website
Include provisions such as habeas corpus, forbidding the naming of titles of nobility, and forbidding foreign emoluments for U.S. officials. www.404media.co/constitution...
Include provisions such as habeas corpus, forbidding the naming of titles of nobility, and forbidding foreign emoluments for U.S. officials. www.404media.co/constitution...
Constitution Sections on Due Process and Foreign Gifts Just Vanished from Congress' Website
Part of Article I Section 8, and all of Sections 9 and 10, which address things like habeas corpus, nobility, and militias, are gone from Congress's website for the Constitution.
www.404media.co
August 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Constitution sections on due process and foreign gifts just vanished from Congress' website
Include provisions such as habeas corpus, forbidding the naming of titles of nobility, and forbidding foreign emoluments for U.S. officials. www.404media.co/constitution...
Include provisions such as habeas corpus, forbidding the naming of titles of nobility, and forbidding foreign emoluments for U.S. officials. www.404media.co/constitution...
Check out my updated guide to driving the Oregon Coast...https://open.substack.com/pub/davesphere/p/driving-the-oregon-coast-from-san?r=cqnrb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Driving The Oregon Coast From San Francisco to Seattle
A DaveSphere Guide
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July 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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They should be interviewing the victims, not someone who has already been convicted of perjury in the case…https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07/24/us/trump-epstein-news?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
July 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
They should be interviewing the victims, not someone who has already been convicted of perjury in the case…https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07/24/us/trump-epstein-news?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
Unbelievable move of the day…https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/world/americas/venezuela-us-prisoner-swap-migrants-el-salvador.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
July 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Unbelievable move of the day…https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/world/americas/venezuela-us-prisoner-swap-migrants-el-salvador.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
This is so friggin’ stupid…https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2025/07/usaid-emergency-food-incinerate-trump/683532/
July 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is so friggin’ stupid…https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2025/07/usaid-emergency-food-incinerate-trump/683532/
If Hitler had done this, the world would have stepped in and stopped the countries from accepting…this is unbelievable…https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/07/12/immigrants-deportations-trump-ice-memo/
July 13, 2025 at 1:29 AM
If Hitler had done this, the world would have stepped in and stopped the countries from accepting…this is unbelievable…https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/07/12/immigrants-deportations-trump-ice-memo/
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In case you missed it, Dave Eggers wrote a compelling argument for CA secession. Logic for both sides plus an outline of the possible process...https://davesphere.substack.com/p/dave-eggers-on-ca-secession?r=cqnrb
May 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In case you missed it, Dave Eggers wrote a compelling argument for CA secession. Logic for both sides plus an outline of the possible process...https://davesphere.substack.com/p/dave-eggers-on-ca-secession?r=cqnrb
Proud of our hometown...https://www.sonomamag.com/healdsburg-named-among-best-small-towns-in-the-west-by-usa-today/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=smag_this_week&pupeml=28654
May 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Proud of our hometown...https://www.sonomamag.com/healdsburg-named-among-best-small-towns-in-the-west-by-usa-today/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=smag_this_week&pupeml=28654
Trump wanted to be Pope. He better watch out. The new Pope is eligible to be President.
May 9, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Trump wanted to be Pope. He better watch out. The new Pope is eligible to be President.
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God: next
Gabriel: do You want a break o Lord
God: no my grace is tireless
Gabriel: ok I have JD Vance with a prayer for You
God: oh. Um. Actually I think I hear a sparrow falling
Gabriel: it's a wind chime
God: I better be sure. Have St. Damien take J.D.
Gabriel: the leper dude?
God: mmhmmmm
Gabriel: do You want a break o Lord
God: no my grace is tireless
Gabriel: ok I have JD Vance with a prayer for You
God: oh. Um. Actually I think I hear a sparrow falling
Gabriel: it's a wind chime
God: I better be sure. Have St. Damien take J.D.
Gabriel: the leper dude?
God: mmhmmmm
"Pope Francis skipped the Vatican’s official meeting with Vice President JD Vance Saturday, instead having his No. 2 give the vice president a lecture on compassion, according to a Vatican statement."
Pope Sends Deputy to Lecture Vance on Compassion at Vatican
Vance had an “an exchange of opinions” with Cardinal Pietro Parolin that touched on migration, the Vatican said.
www.thedailybeast.com
April 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM
God: next
Gabriel: do You want a break o Lord
God: no my grace is tireless
Gabriel: ok I have JD Vance with a prayer for You
God: oh. Um. Actually I think I hear a sparrow falling
Gabriel: it's a wind chime
God: I better be sure. Have St. Damien take J.D.
Gabriel: the leper dude?
God: mmhmmmm
Gabriel: do You want a break o Lord
God: no my grace is tireless
Gabriel: ok I have JD Vance with a prayer for You
God: oh. Um. Actually I think I hear a sparrow falling
Gabriel: it's a wind chime
God: I better be sure. Have St. Damien take J.D.
Gabriel: the leper dude?
God: mmhmmmm
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As long as we’re deporting people with tattoos.
April 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
As long as we’re deporting people with tattoos.
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Your friendly reminder that it is literally a federal felony punishable by up to five years in prison for the President, Vice President, or any employee of the White House to directly or indirectly ask the IRS to open an investigation into any specific taxpayer.
April 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Your friendly reminder that it is literally a federal felony punishable by up to five years in prison for the President, Vice President, or any employee of the White House to directly or indirectly ask the IRS to open an investigation into any specific taxpayer.
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A 19-year old U.S. citizen was traveling from Albuquerque to Tucson. He was arrested and detained by ICE for 10 days, before his family showed a judge his identification & he was finally released. news.azpm.org/p/news-artic...
U.S. citizen in Arizona detained by immigration officials for 10 days
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April 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
A 19-year old U.S. citizen was traveling from Albuquerque to Tucson. He was arrested and detained by ICE for 10 days, before his family showed a judge his identification & he was finally released. news.azpm.org/p/news-artic...
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A Book Every American Should Read
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“Minority Report” called. They want their story back. 🤡
Rep. Dan Meuser on Abrego Garcia: "Maybe he's not a terrorist. But he's a potential terrorist. He's a terrorist watchlist person."
April 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“Minority Report” called. They want their story back. 🤡
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Steve Kerr wore a Harvard basketball shirt after the Warriors’ win tonight: “Yes, this is me supporting Harvard. Way to go. Way to stand up to the bully.”
April 16, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Steve Kerr wore a Harvard basketball shirt after the Warriors’ win tonight: “Yes, this is me supporting Harvard. Way to go. Way to stand up to the bully.”
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Members of Trump's cabinet, as well as Congresspeople and Senators, are being instructed to wear a tribute to their inglorious, convicted felon leader.
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Trump's new loyalty test: "golden Trump bust lapel pins"
Members of Trump's cabinet, as well as Congresspeople and Senators, are being instructed to wear a tribute to their inglorious, convicted felon leader.
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April 11, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Members of Trump's cabinet, as well as Congresspeople and Senators, are being instructed to wear a tribute to their inglorious, convicted felon leader.
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The Trump/Musk/GOP Regime is begining its assault on Social Security. It won't end well, as I discussed in PN last year.
March 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The Trump/Musk/GOP Regime is begining its assault on Social Security. It won't end well, as I discussed in PN last year.