@mikehurt.bsky.social
I have always had a problem with authority. Viet Nam vet - yet, after I was (Hon) discharged, I joined the anti-war protest in Washington. Might be called liberal - I call it empathy for fellow humans. French Canadian heritage.
Saw a post recently.
It said Trump held a mirror up to American to show where we are today as a society.
This is who we are.
It said Trump held a mirror up to American to show where we are today as a society.
This is who we are.
Why I despise Trump supporters for enabling this hell
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Why I despise Trump supporters for enabling this hell
twp.ai
December 1, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Saw a post recently.
It said Trump held a mirror up to American to show where we are today as a society.
This is who we are.
It said Trump held a mirror up to American to show where we are today as a society.
This is who we are.
Sums up the GOP approach to governing: what’s in it for me.
December 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Sums up the GOP approach to governing: what’s in it for me.
Probably sounded better in the original Russian.
Stunning development: Senators now confirm the Trump admin’s 28-point “peace plan” for Ukraine wasn’t a U.S. plan at all. It was a Russian wish list. Follow along. This is crazy. 1/
November 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Probably sounded better in the original Russian.
1st: why did it take an act of Congress to release the Epstein Files?
2nd: why 30 day delay?
Last: do we really think any of this will touch Trump?
The foxes control the hen house.
2nd: why 30 day delay?
Last: do we really think any of this will touch Trump?
The foxes control the hen house.
November 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
1st: why did it take an act of Congress to release the Epstein Files?
2nd: why 30 day delay?
Last: do we really think any of this will touch Trump?
The foxes control the hen house.
2nd: why 30 day delay?
Last: do we really think any of this will touch Trump?
The foxes control the hen house.
Always “projection”.
Leave it to an old disgusting deranged rapist who shits on himself to call anyone “piggy.”
November 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Always “projection”.
Health Care? In US, payment for medical treatment is determined by companies driven by profit motive.
If we had Medicare for all, paid from taxes, the decisions would be between the doctor & patient; the bill paid out of Medicare. This would also eliminate the need for Medicaid.
Employers off hook.
If we had Medicare for all, paid from taxes, the decisions would be between the doctor & patient; the bill paid out of Medicare. This would also eliminate the need for Medicaid.
Employers off hook.
We need a drum beat for universal basic income and healthcare that only gets louder and louder. Consider taking a moment each day to post at least one thing about the need for them, or to repost what others have posted. I do this every day. You can use my timeline to save time. To those who do, TY!
November 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Health Care? In US, payment for medical treatment is determined by companies driven by profit motive.
If we had Medicare for all, paid from taxes, the decisions would be between the doctor & patient; the bill paid out of Medicare. This would also eliminate the need for Medicaid.
Employers off hook.
If we had Medicare for all, paid from taxes, the decisions would be between the doctor & patient; the bill paid out of Medicare. This would also eliminate the need for Medicaid.
Employers off hook.
Yes.
Basic Economics 101.
UBI - universal basic income would juice the economy because of the multiplier effect. Those with lower incomes, will spend the funds which multiplies through the economy. As opposed to tax cuts for the rich, which takes money out of circulation; hoarded by the wealthy.
Basic Economics 101.
UBI - universal basic income would juice the economy because of the multiplier effect. Those with lower incomes, will spend the funds which multiplies through the economy. As opposed to tax cuts for the rich, which takes money out of circulation; hoarded by the wealthy.
November 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Yes.
Basic Economics 101.
UBI - universal basic income would juice the economy because of the multiplier effect. Those with lower incomes, will spend the funds which multiplies through the economy. As opposed to tax cuts for the rich, which takes money out of circulation; hoarded by the wealthy.
Basic Economics 101.
UBI - universal basic income would juice the economy because of the multiplier effect. Those with lower incomes, will spend the funds which multiplies through the economy. As opposed to tax cuts for the rich, which takes money out of circulation; hoarded by the wealthy.
Brilliant
Right to the point with few words.
Right to the point with few words.
November 17, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Brilliant
Right to the point with few words.
Right to the point with few words.
Ya think?
This needs to get a LOT of traction.
November 16, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Ya think?
Johnson could convene the House, hold a quick vote, then adjourn.
He will be “too busy” to swear in Grijalva.
He will be “too busy” to swear in Grijalva.
THE SHUTDOWN CLOTURE VOTE IS A PLOY TO SWEAR IN CONGRESSWOMAN GRIJALVA. I BET THE FINAL VOTE GETS VOTED DOWN ON FRIDAY. OF COURSE, THEN SENATE REPUBLICANS WILL NUKE THE FILIBUSTER SO IT WON’T MUCH MATTER.
November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Johnson could convene the House, hold a quick vote, then adjourn.
He will be “too busy” to swear in Grijalva.
He will be “too busy” to swear in Grijalva.
Good observation. Johnson is faced w/ choice: convene the House to pass the Senate bill to open the Gov’t; But, he would have to swear in the member from AZ, opening Epstein files. Greg Abbott is already delaying a D. seat in TX.
So either the Gov’t functions or Epstein files. Sucks to be him.
So either the Gov’t functions or Epstein files. Sucks to be him.
Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Good observation. Johnson is faced w/ choice: convene the House to pass the Senate bill to open the Gov’t; But, he would have to swear in the member from AZ, opening Epstein files. Greg Abbott is already delaying a D. seat in TX.
So either the Gov’t functions or Epstein files. Sucks to be him.
So either the Gov’t functions or Epstein files. Sucks to be him.
This is who we are. GOP base gets opinions from Fox, RW podcasts & from media, controlled by oligarchs. Trump is a useful stooge, tasked with creating chaos to mask the progress toward kleptocracy.
Racism, cruelty, hate- all ok with this cult.
Time to vote out our aging D. leaders.
Time for youth.
Racism, cruelty, hate- all ok with this cult.
Time to vote out our aging D. leaders.
Time for youth.
Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
This is who we are. GOP base gets opinions from Fox, RW podcasts & from media, controlled by oligarchs. Trump is a useful stooge, tasked with creating chaos to mask the progress toward kleptocracy.
Racism, cruelty, hate- all ok with this cult.
Time to vote out our aging D. leaders.
Time for youth.
Racism, cruelty, hate- all ok with this cult.
Time to vote out our aging D. leaders.
Time for youth.
The current crop of talking heads on literally all cable “news”, do this: You invite a Dem. (who is eager to get any exposure), then ask when he is going to fix a problem; ignoring the fact that he & his party have no power to influence an outcome; ignoring where the real problem lies.
A stupid question. She knows the answer yet tries to point blame where it doesn't reside with a question from the alternate reality.
November 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The current crop of talking heads on literally all cable “news”, do this: You invite a Dem. (who is eager to get any exposure), then ask when he is going to fix a problem; ignoring the fact that he & his party have no power to influence an outcome; ignoring where the real problem lies.
Reposted
runaway gerrymandering.
Christian (I use that term in its broadest meaning) Nationalism-insisting that individuals not be allowed to choose their gender, even though that choice causes no harm to anyone else.
Control with a helping of cruelty.
I question whether our Republic can survive.
Christian (I use that term in its broadest meaning) Nationalism-insisting that individuals not be allowed to choose their gender, even though that choice causes no harm to anyone else.
Control with a helping of cruelty.
I question whether our Republic can survive.
August 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
runaway gerrymandering.
Christian (I use that term in its broadest meaning) Nationalism-insisting that individuals not be allowed to choose their gender, even though that choice causes no harm to anyone else.
Control with a helping of cruelty.
I question whether our Republic can survive.
Christian (I use that term in its broadest meaning) Nationalism-insisting that individuals not be allowed to choose their gender, even though that choice causes no harm to anyone else.
Control with a helping of cruelty.
I question whether our Republic can survive.
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and undoing even modest restrictions on bump stocks, assault rifles & banana clips, not to mention keeping guns out of the hands of mentally dangerous people.
SCOTUS - enabling the dismantling of our democracy, with Citizen’s United, gutting of Voting rights & “just calling balls & strikes” allowing
SCOTUS - enabling the dismantling of our democracy, with Citizen’s United, gutting of Voting rights & “just calling balls & strikes” allowing
August 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
and undoing even modest restrictions on bump stocks, assault rifles & banana clips, not to mention keeping guns out of the hands of mentally dangerous people.
SCOTUS - enabling the dismantling of our democracy, with Citizen’s United, gutting of Voting rights & “just calling balls & strikes” allowing
SCOTUS - enabling the dismantling of our democracy, with Citizen’s United, gutting of Voting rights & “just calling balls & strikes” allowing
Reposted
Seems like ages ago the last time I posted on Twitter (refuse to use x, y or z).
One of my last posts explored a thought experiment about a “great sorting” coming, in which people, families & companies choose what they are willing to put up with & where they will live.
The concept is coming alive….
One of my last posts explored a thought experiment about a “great sorting” coming, in which people, families & companies choose what they are willing to put up with & where they will live.
The concept is coming alive….
August 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Seems like ages ago the last time I posted on Twitter (refuse to use x, y or z).
One of my last posts explored a thought experiment about a “great sorting” coming, in which people, families & companies choose what they are willing to put up with & where they will live.
The concept is coming alive….
One of my last posts explored a thought experiment about a “great sorting” coming, in which people, families & companies choose what they are willing to put up with & where they will live.
The concept is coming alive….
Douthat clings to religion & hierarchy in every article. Have we ever seen him express outrage at GOP agenda, Trump’s actions & lies?
Best he can do is “both sides”
Best he can do is “both sides”
Douthat is a slimy creep, particularly on the subject of women, as he’s shown for a long time now. NYT editors are showing their asses when they publish and promote his “just asking questions” retrograde misogyny year after year.
November 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Douthat clings to religion & hierarchy in every article. Have we ever seen him express outrage at GOP agenda, Trump’s actions & lies?
Best he can do is “both sides”
Best he can do is “both sides”
Could it be?
When no one is paying attention to him, he slips into a coma. He needs constant adoration in order to function.
He is not human, nor humane. He couldn’t give a s*** about the rich guy collapsed on the floor.
When no one is paying attention to him, he slips into a coma. He needs constant adoration in order to function.
He is not human, nor humane. He couldn’t give a s*** about the rich guy collapsed on the floor.
November 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Could it be?
When no one is paying attention to him, he slips into a coma. He needs constant adoration in order to function.
He is not human, nor humane. He couldn’t give a s*** about the rich guy collapsed on the floor.
When no one is paying attention to him, he slips into a coma. He needs constant adoration in order to function.
He is not human, nor humane. He couldn’t give a s*** about the rich guy collapsed on the floor.
The Ruins. One of my favorite books.
Telling a guy to touch grass but then he touches the vines from The Ruins: Oh no. Fuck. That's not what I meant. Shit
November 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The Ruins. One of my favorite books.
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#PamelasSpreadTheWord of my kinda people.
As courage is bravery in face of fear
virtue is right conduct in face of temptation.
--Robert A. Heinlein, US Naval Academy (a PUBLIC school) graduate, US Navy disabled Veteran, Grandmaster science fiction author, Glory Road
Outlaw billionaires.
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#PamelasSpreadTheWord of my kinda people.
As courage is bravery in face of fear
virtue is right conduct in face of temptation.
--Robert A. Heinlein, US Naval Academy (a PUBLIC school) graduate, US Navy disabled Veteran, Grandmaster science fiction author, Glory Road
Outlaw billionaires.
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December 4, 2024 at 9:42 PM
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#PamelasSpreadTheWord of my kinda people.
As courage is bravery in face of fear
virtue is right conduct in face of temptation.
--Robert A. Heinlein, US Naval Academy (a PUBLIC school) graduate, US Navy disabled Veteran, Grandmaster science fiction author, Glory Road
Outlaw billionaires.
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#PamelasSpreadTheWord of my kinda people.
As courage is bravery in face of fear
virtue is right conduct in face of temptation.
--Robert A. Heinlein, US Naval Academy (a PUBLIC school) graduate, US Navy disabled Veteran, Grandmaster science fiction author, Glory Road
Outlaw billionaires.
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Right out of Seinfeld:
Not a soup Nazi; rather a food Nazi.
No food for YOU.
Not a soup Nazi; rather a food Nazi.
No food for YOU.
October 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Right out of Seinfeld:
Not a soup Nazi; rather a food Nazi.
No food for YOU.
Not a soup Nazi; rather a food Nazi.
No food for YOU.
Sooo, not even a mother can love him.
October 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Sooo, not even a mother can love him.
Said perfectly.
All and every bit of T H I S !!!!!!
👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
October 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Said perfectly.
Started with Newt Genrich disavowing compromise, topped by Mitch not allowing Garland even a hearing for SCOTUS.
Scorched Earth - domination. They want slaves like to good old days.
Scorched Earth - domination. They want slaves like to good old days.
GOP’s refusal to swear in Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva is a continuation of Jan. 6 and GOP’s rejection of democracy
open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
GOP’s refusal to swear in Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva is a continuation of Jan. 6 and GOP’s rejection of democracy
The GOP is anti-democracy party
open.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Started with Newt Genrich disavowing compromise, topped by Mitch not allowing Garland even a hearing for SCOTUS.
Scorched Earth - domination. They want slaves like to good old days.
Scorched Earth - domination. They want slaves like to good old days.
In today’s NYT opinion article, Ross Douthat clearly pointed to the culprit in the White House ballroom controversy. It’s Obama’s fault. Along with progressives & liberals.
Excusing Trump’s demolition of the East Wing as “boys will be boys” excess, he ignores the lack of consultation required by law
Excusing Trump’s demolition of the East Wing as “boys will be boys” excess, he ignores the lack of consultation required by law
October 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
In today’s NYT opinion article, Ross Douthat clearly pointed to the culprit in the White House ballroom controversy. It’s Obama’s fault. Along with progressives & liberals.
Excusing Trump’s demolition of the East Wing as “boys will be boys” excess, he ignores the lack of consultation required by law
Excusing Trump’s demolition of the East Wing as “boys will be boys” excess, he ignores the lack of consultation required by law