Bernard
@not-reversible.bsky.social
Artist, analogue photographer & darkroom printer, diplomat, federal worker for now. Surviving long COVID. Co-author “Corona/Crown" https://www.wordtechweb.com/roberts-revere.html. Opinions are mine alone.
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Bernard
@not-reversible.bsky.social
· Nov 23
I wasn't seeing many collections yet for cultural diplomacy so put this together, please feel free to suggest yourself or others to be added. go.bsky.app/3YzAX8T
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Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight was a very bad night.
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I’ve voted 7 times to reopen the government in a way that holds Trump accountable for his lawlessness and prevents a health care crisis.
I’m prepared to work toward a compromise, but this “deal” before us does not come close to meeting those terms. Voting NO.
Full statement:
I’m prepared to work toward a compromise, but this “deal” before us does not come close to meeting those terms. Voting NO.
Full statement:
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I’ve voted 7 times to reopen the government in a way that holds Trump accountable for his lawlessness and prevents a health care crisis.
I’m prepared to work toward a compromise, but this “deal” before us does not come close to meeting those terms. Voting NO.
Full statement:
I’m prepared to work toward a compromise, but this “deal” before us does not come close to meeting those terms. Voting NO.
Full statement:
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You know who's flights aren't getting canceled?
Rich folks with private planes
They could stop half of the private planes and not have to eliminate any commercial flights
Once again, it's us vs them
Rich folks with private planes
They could stop half of the private planes and not have to eliminate any commercial flights
Once again, it's us vs them
November 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
You know who's flights aren't getting canceled?
Rich folks with private planes
They could stop half of the private planes and not have to eliminate any commercial flights
Once again, it's us vs them
Rich folks with private planes
They could stop half of the private planes and not have to eliminate any commercial flights
Once again, it's us vs them
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Congress basically doesn’t exist at this point
October 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Congress basically doesn’t exist at this point
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The Anti-Deficiency Act is a US federal law that decrees the executive branch of government cannot accept goods or services from private parties to conduct official government functions unless Congress has specifically signed off on the funds. WHICH IT HAS NOT!
October 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The Anti-Deficiency Act is a US federal law that decrees the executive branch of government cannot accept goods or services from private parties to conduct official government functions unless Congress has specifically signed off on the funds. WHICH IT HAS NOT!
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Trump breaks everything he touches.
October 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Trump breaks everything he touches.
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Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential?
October 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential?
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“If the West Wing is the mind of the nation, then the East Wing is the heart.”
- former First Lady Betty Ford
The East Wing is gone.
Over a century of American history, reduced to rubble.
All to appease the vanity of a corrupt authoritarian.
- former First Lady Betty Ford
The East Wing is gone.
Over a century of American history, reduced to rubble.
All to appease the vanity of a corrupt authoritarian.
October 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
“If the West Wing is the mind of the nation, then the East Wing is the heart.”
- former First Lady Betty Ford
The East Wing is gone.
Over a century of American history, reduced to rubble.
All to appease the vanity of a corrupt authoritarian.
- former First Lady Betty Ford
The East Wing is gone.
Over a century of American history, reduced to rubble.
All to appease the vanity of a corrupt authoritarian.
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Boom freaking Boom - hello Constitution its’s been awhile 🔥
October 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Boom freaking Boom - hello Constitution its’s been awhile 🔥
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Yes, it is real.
apnews.com/article/pent...
apnews.com/article/pent...
After others departed, Pentagon announces 'new' press corps filled with conservative news outlets
The Pentagon says a “new press corps” of 60 journalists who had agreed to follow a new media policy will be welcomed into the building to cover the U.S. military.
apnews.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Yes, it is real.
apnews.com/article/pent...
apnews.com/article/pent...
A reminder of how things are supposed to work, and how broken things are.
We’ve received a lot of questions about Trump’s demolition of the White House East Wing.
Here’s how the process is supposed to work:
Here’s how the process is supposed to work:
October 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A reminder of how things are supposed to work, and how broken things are.
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Study after study shows that it's remarkably cheap and easy to solve the problems of homelessness and poverty with low-barrier supportive housing and universal basic income, but our own fear that someone, somewhere will get something they didn't "earn" keeps us looking for other (punitive) options.
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
October 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Study after study shows that it's remarkably cheap and easy to solve the problems of homelessness and poverty with low-barrier supportive housing and universal basic income, but our own fear that someone, somewhere will get something they didn't "earn" keeps us looking for other (punitive) options.
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More CDC Cuts :: NCHS Edition 📊🔫
At least 1/3 of the staff at the National Center for Health Statistics has been cut (and remain cut). This is catastrophic for our nation’s health data.
Say goodbye to national health statistics that you can trust, healthcare surveys, NHANES and data systems.
At least 1/3 of the staff at the National Center for Health Statistics has been cut (and remain cut). This is catastrophic for our nation’s health data.
Say goodbye to national health statistics that you can trust, healthcare surveys, NHANES and data systems.
October 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
More CDC Cuts :: NCHS Edition 📊🔫
At least 1/3 of the staff at the National Center for Health Statistics has been cut (and remain cut). This is catastrophic for our nation’s health data.
Say goodbye to national health statistics that you can trust, healthcare surveys, NHANES and data systems.
At least 1/3 of the staff at the National Center for Health Statistics has been cut (and remain cut). This is catastrophic for our nation’s health data.
Say goodbye to national health statistics that you can trust, healthcare surveys, NHANES and data systems.
If you are anti antifa, I think that just makes you a fascist.
October 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
If you are anti antifa, I think that just makes you a fascist.
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Says the dumbest, weakest conman in US History!!
September 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Says the dumbest, weakest conman in US History!!
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I’ve lived through government shutdowns.
Under normal circumstances, I understand why compromises are made to keep the government running.
These are not normal circumstances.
Under normal circumstances, I understand why compromises are made to keep the government running.
These are not normal circumstances.
Folks — this is not a normal government shutdown.
Let me explain the stakes and how we got here.
Let me explain the stakes and how we got here.
October 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I’ve lived through government shutdowns.
Under normal circumstances, I understand why compromises are made to keep the government running.
These are not normal circumstances.
Under normal circumstances, I understand why compromises are made to keep the government running.
These are not normal circumstances.
D.C. Council passed a measure to allow covid vaccine without a prescription. It still needs to be signed by the mayor, but could be at least temporarily good news.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
D.C. Council passes measure to allow covid vaccine without a prescription
The council voted to allow pharmacies to administer vaccine shots without prescriptions for residents 65 and older and other adults with risk factors.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
D.C. Council passed a measure to allow covid vaccine without a prescription. It still needs to be signed by the mayor, but could be at least temporarily good news.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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We cannot make the headlines blunter people www.theverge.com/policy/77979...
September 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
We cannot make the headlines blunter people www.theverge.com/policy/77979...
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WATCH: “My standing piece of advice for those in North America who pine to see the best-practice streets & places in Europe or want to educate colleagues/friends on what’s possible: go to Montreal. It’s much closer. They really have it all.” Via @streetfilms.bsky.social & @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social.
Montreal Makes People Feel Welcome With Safe Streets, Happy Places & Green Spaces — Streetfilms
My standing piece of advice for those who live in North America who pine to see the best-practice streets of dozens of places in Europe or want to educate colleague/friends what’s possible: just go to...
www.streetfilms.org
September 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
WATCH: “My standing piece of advice for those in North America who pine to see the best-practice streets & places in Europe or want to educate colleagues/friends on what’s possible: go to Montreal. It’s much closer. They really have it all.” Via @streetfilms.bsky.social & @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social.
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Rand Paul: "It might be ironic if in the end the protectionist flavor of the day - the tariffs we're putting on - brought together our enemies & ultimately led to the collapse of the reserve currency of the world... if you put a 50% tariff on Indian goods, India will become closer to China & Russia"
September 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Rand Paul: "It might be ironic if in the end the protectionist flavor of the day - the tariffs we're putting on - brought together our enemies & ultimately led to the collapse of the reserve currency of the world... if you put a 50% tariff on Indian goods, India will become closer to China & Russia"
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With the most incompetent fool to ever be the Secretary of HHS and the CDC essentially being torn apart.
The only virus ever eliminated was Smallpox, with two exceptions.
Only at the CDC in Atlanta, GA, and in Moscow, Russia, do samples exist.
Most are not vaccinated...
The only virus ever eliminated was Smallpox, with two exceptions.
Only at the CDC in Atlanta, GA, and in Moscow, Russia, do samples exist.
Most are not vaccinated...
September 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
With the most incompetent fool to ever be the Secretary of HHS and the CDC essentially being torn apart.
The only virus ever eliminated was Smallpox, with two exceptions.
Only at the CDC in Atlanta, GA, and in Moscow, Russia, do samples exist.
Most are not vaccinated...
The only virus ever eliminated was Smallpox, with two exceptions.
Only at the CDC in Atlanta, GA, and in Moscow, Russia, do samples exist.
Most are not vaccinated...
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Thank you @apha.org and partners for joining us.
Over 1000 current and former HHS employees called for RFK Jr’s immediate removal. Stop the destruction public health NOW!
www.saveHHS.org for our statement and calls to action for everyone.
Over 1000 current and former HHS employees called for RFK Jr’s immediate removal. Stop the destruction public health NOW!
www.saveHHS.org for our statement and calls to action for everyone.
New statement: IDSA, APHA and partners call for RFK Jr. to resign: "Our country needs leadership that will promote open, honest dialogue — not disregard decades of lifesaving science, spread misinformation, reverse medical progress and decimate programs that keep us safe." bit.ly/3JOgDya
September 3, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Thank you @apha.org and partners for joining us.
Over 1000 current and former HHS employees called for RFK Jr’s immediate removal. Stop the destruction public health NOW!
www.saveHHS.org for our statement and calls to action for everyone.
Over 1000 current and former HHS employees called for RFK Jr’s immediate removal. Stop the destruction public health NOW!
www.saveHHS.org for our statement and calls to action for everyone.
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When Biden pretended Covid was over he helped untether America from the last bit of reality.
There is a new wave of Covid spreading across America. 1 American dies from Covid every 11 minutes. 100,000 contract Long Covid each week.
Biden never modelled best practice & wearing respirators/mask.
There is a new wave of Covid spreading across America. 1 American dies from Covid every 11 minutes. 100,000 contract Long Covid each week.
Biden never modelled best practice & wearing respirators/mask.
August 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM
When Biden pretended Covid was over he helped untether America from the last bit of reality.
There is a new wave of Covid spreading across America. 1 American dies from Covid every 11 minutes. 100,000 contract Long Covid each week.
Biden never modelled best practice & wearing respirators/mask.
There is a new wave of Covid spreading across America. 1 American dies from Covid every 11 minutes. 100,000 contract Long Covid each week.
Biden never modelled best practice & wearing respirators/mask.
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They killed off a bunch of their voters last time, so now they want to kill off a bunch of ours, too. We need a #ClassActionLawsuit about this, ASAP. Anybody who wants one should be able to get one and have it be covered under insurance. A vax is a lot cheaper for them than #LongCovid
August 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
They killed off a bunch of their voters last time, so now they want to kill off a bunch of ours, too. We need a #ClassActionLawsuit about this, ASAP. Anybody who wants one should be able to get one and have it be covered under insurance. A vax is a lot cheaper for them than #LongCovid