@mrmerced.bsky.social
Do no harm. Musician. Retired teacher. CA native and proud of it! 🇵🇷/🇮🇪 SFGiants, 49ers, Dubs, AFCB Cherries🍒. Guitar, banjo, mandolin. Love film.
When not winning the argument, not only does Maga intimidate and persecute opponents, it works hard to rig elections. It is the only way it can hold power. That is the heart of despotism.
The targeting of Mark Kelly isn’t politics...it’s the sick new normal created by a movement that can’t win arguments, only intimidate. When public servants become targets, freedom isn’t next in line… it’s already in danger. Fortunately, the outrage is intensifying rapidly.
#HOLDFAST
#HOLDFAST
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
When not winning the argument, not only does Maga intimidate and persecute opponents, it works hard to rig elections. It is the only way it can hold power. That is the heart of despotism.
The perfect intersection of sport and social commentary.🤣😂
November 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The perfect intersection of sport and social commentary.🤣😂
Why stereotypes are dangerous: On my walk, I passed a house with a large fenced yard. There was a lot of happy noise and I could see pavilions set up. As I rounded the corner, an African-American wedding party came out toward the trail to take photos. The irony – the owner of the house is MAGA.
November 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Why stereotypes are dangerous: On my walk, I passed a house with a large fenced yard. There was a lot of happy noise and I could see pavilions set up. As I rounded the corner, an African-American wedding party came out toward the trail to take photos. The irony – the owner of the house is MAGA.
If you’re confused by what is happening with the Epstein investigation and looking for a “silver lining” with the House vote, check this out.
(Hint: it’s not looking good for Trump)
(Hint: it’s not looking good for Trump)
A quick reminder for all who suffered the wilful neglect of history & government lessons in their school years:
It took 783 days from the Watergate burglary for Nixon to resign, & in between he was re-elected.
In that time, evidence was uncovered & released bit-by-bit, lost, & leaked.
It took 783 days from the Watergate burglary for Nixon to resign, & in between he was re-elected.
In that time, evidence was uncovered & released bit-by-bit, lost, & leaked.
November 13, 2025 at 5:51 AM
If you’re confused by what is happening with the Epstein investigation and looking for a “silver lining” with the House vote, check this out.
(Hint: it’s not looking good for Trump)
(Hint: it’s not looking good for Trump)
Looking at the comments, let’s get it straight: THE Democrats did not cave. It was only SEVEN Democrats. What remains clear is that Schumer is weak. Can you imagine that happening under Harry Reid? Or Pelosi in the House?
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 6:50 PM
Looking at the comments, let’s get it straight: THE Democrats did not cave. It was only SEVEN Democrats. What remains clear is that Schumer is weak. Can you imagine that happening under Harry Reid? Or Pelosi in the House?
Poignant
after millions of views and shares of my Portland Frog art. (thank you all🙏🏾) I got requests to highlight priests, and chickens, and Chicagoans, and T-Rexes, and more… all of us who refuse to bend the knee. so this is for US.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Poignant
Mind boggling.
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
November 3, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Mind boggling.
Preach it Gov!
Love him or hate him, he understands the way the game is played now and he's playing it better than anyone else.
Call ‘em out Newsom!!
Call ‘em out Newsom!!
October 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Preach it Gov!
Fact
John Roberts and his miserable excuse for a high court of justice are presiding over a great disassembling of the United States and the rare American experiment in government by its people. It began with Citizens United and it continues relentlessly. This is a second civil war in slow motion.
October 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Fact
Nice. There’s #surf, #punk, surf-punk, #country, and cow-punk.
I’m in my twilight years and ai so want to put together surf-country-punk band before I’m.
I’ve actually heard Marty Stuart touch on that sound.
Any other bands?
I’m in my twilight years and ai so want to put together surf-country-punk band before I’m.
I’ve actually heard Marty Stuart touch on that sound.
Any other bands?
The 4 Of Us - Batman (Freefall) [US, Surf / Garage] (1965)
https://redd.it/c0k432
https://youtu.be/KV_-NljVlM0
https://redd.it/c0k432
https://youtu.be/KV_-NljVlM0
The 4 Of Us - Batman (Freefall) [US, Surf / Garage] (1965)
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:43 AM
So 1980s Argentina. #losdesaparecidos
If you’re driving around in unmarked cars, wearing masks, and kidnapping people, you’re not one of the good guys.
October 23, 2025 at 7:32 AM
So 1980s Argentina. #losdesaparecidos
I just happen to be visiting SD. Perfect timing. #NoKings
HAPPENING NOW: A MASSIVE crowd of protesters flood the streets of San Diego for a “No Kings Day” rally showing their love for America and standing up against the corrupt fascist Trump administration. look how huge it is
October 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I just happen to be visiting SD. Perfect timing. #NoKings
Finally, getting around to reading volume three of That Texas Blood. The best graphic novel I’ve ever read – noir, western, suspense I’ve ever read in this form.
October 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Finally, getting around to reading volume three of That Texas Blood. The best graphic novel I’ve ever read – noir, western, suspense I’ve ever read in this form.
Jim Jordon has never met a lie he couldn’t tell (or amplify).
NEW: Jim Jordan wants to question Jack Smith about his search of Mar-a-Lago, but Merrick Garland executed that search months before Jack Smith was even appointed. One of several lies in this letter demanding Jack Smith's testimony. judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
October 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Jim Jordon has never met a lie he couldn’t tell (or amplify).
It’s difficult sitting in the pew with someone who is cheering the terrorizing large segments of our society.
Pope Leo says that American bishops need to be more vocal and support migrant communities from being abducted by ICE in US cities
"Important that we as church give a message of hope in the midst of these horrible struggles, what's going on in some cities in the US"
"The church cannot be silent"
"Important that we as church give a message of hope in the midst of these horrible struggles, what's going on in some cities in the US"
"The church cannot be silent"
October 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It’s difficult sitting in the pew with someone who is cheering the terrorizing large segments of our society.
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CA - YES ON 50! Dont let anyone tell you “Texas & Missouri redistricting have nothing to do with CA”. When Republicans give House Republicans more seats to tip the scales for a Republican House majority - IT AFFECTS EVERYONE IN THE NATION who are subject to R legislation/cuts/funding!
October 5, 2025 at 2:10 AM
CA - YES ON 50! Dont let anyone tell you “Texas & Missouri redistricting have nothing to do with CA”. When Republicans give House Republicans more seats to tip the scales for a Republican House majority - IT AFFECTS EVERYONE IN THE NATION who are subject to R legislation/cuts/funding!
Nuff said….
The view from an ANTIFA landing craft June 6th 1944
October 4, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Nuff said….
Plain truth: if Democrats go along with the Republican bill, it’s a capitulation to everything ugly they have passed on a non-partisan basis.
October 2, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Plain truth: if Democrats go along with the Republican bill, it’s a capitulation to everything ugly they have passed on a non-partisan basis.
A rainy afternoon, a wonderful homemade cappuccino, a plate of fresh ginger snaps, and watching The Curse of Frankenstein. The retired life. #classichorror #Classicfilms #HammerStudio
September 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
A rainy afternoon, a wonderful homemade cappuccino, a plate of fresh ginger snaps, and watching The Curse of Frankenstein. The retired life. #classichorror #Classicfilms #HammerStudio
The Portland “warzone.”
September 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The Portland “warzone.”
My morning, coffee… or something like that.
September 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
My morning, coffee… or something like that.
California Legislature and Governor Newsom pass five bills to fight Trump’s war of terror. From the gov’s press office, “Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today. You’re welcome, America,” #GoGetHimGavin
September 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
California Legislature and Governor Newsom pass five bills to fight Trump’s war of terror. From the gov’s press office, “Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today. You’re welcome, America,” #GoGetHimGavin
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“The law doesn’t matter anymore” is obeying in advance.
I know it's frustrating when lawyers point out when something the administration is doing is not legal. But responding with "the law doesn't matter anymore" is really unhelpful and defeatist. Clarifying the law is important because it reminds us not to comply in advance and to resist and take action
September 19, 2025 at 2:21 AM
“The law doesn’t matter anymore” is obeying in advance.