Patt Folts
@pattsworld.bsky.social
Just your everyday retired US Govt engineer who strives to filter the most valuable news and information from all the worldly BS, foreign and domestic.
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Now seems like a swell time to point out that Frontline just released this excellent 11-minute mini-documentary about what happened inside CECOT.
Surviving CECOT (full documentary) | Deported to a Maximum-Security Prison | FRONTLINE + ProPublica
YouTube video by FRONTLINE PBS | Official
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December 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Now seems like a swell time to point out that Frontline just released this excellent 11-minute mini-documentary about what happened inside CECOT.
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The DOJ is supposed to follow the law, not politics
Jack Smith offered to testify publicly about Trump—House Republicans are forcing it behind closed doors
Transparency isn’t optional when the rule of law is at stake👇 - TN www.ms.now/opinion/jack...
Jack Smith offered to testify publicly about Trump—House Republicans are forcing it behind closed doors
Transparency isn’t optional when the rule of law is at stake👇 - TN www.ms.now/opinion/jack...
Opinion | I'm Trump's former lawyer. Jack Smith should be celebrated, not vilified.
John Dowd: Jack Smith was once my adversary in a high-profile investigation of a Republican client. Smith was fair, impartial and fearlessly committed to the facts and the law.
www.ms.now
December 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The DOJ is supposed to follow the law, not politics
Jack Smith offered to testify publicly about Trump—House Republicans are forcing it behind closed doors
Transparency isn’t optional when the rule of law is at stake👇 - TN www.ms.now/opinion/jack...
Jack Smith offered to testify publicly about Trump—House Republicans are forcing it behind closed doors
Transparency isn’t optional when the rule of law is at stake👇 - TN www.ms.now/opinion/jack...
A couple thousand showed up here in Greeley, CO!
October 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A couple thousand showed up here in Greeley, CO!
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They call this their “small-government, big-lunch’” group photo.
October 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
They call this their “small-government, big-lunch’” group photo.
Did a fast-forward review of the first 45 minutes of FOX and Friends this morning. I can report that there has been NO mention of yesterday’s WSJ bombshell report re Trump being a part of the Epstein files. To the contrary, the “what-a-about Obama” distraction has taken over their airwaves. Sad.
July 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Did a fast-forward review of the first 45 minutes of FOX and Friends this morning. I can report that there has been NO mention of yesterday’s WSJ bombshell report re Trump being a part of the Epstein files. To the contrary, the “what-a-about Obama” distraction has taken over their airwaves. Sad.
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The Saudi tyrant that so many American oligarchs, sports professionals, and politicians are sucking up to has just murdered another journalist.
Saudi Arabia executes a journalist after 7 years behind bars. Activists say it was over his tweets
Saudi Arabia has executed a prominent Saudi journalist who was arrested seven years ago and convicted on terrorism and treason charges.
apnews.com
June 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The Saudi tyrant that so many American oligarchs, sports professionals, and politicians are sucking up to has just murdered another journalist.
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Good news!! They have extended the public comment period until June 7th! So you still have time to submit!! The proposed rule could have huge negative impacts for the federal government, particularly the more technical agencies.
TODAY is the deadline for submitting public comments on the proposed rule to take away protections for civil servants, enabling them to be fired at will (when they don't fit the ruling party's interests). Here's my comment. I hope you'll submit too! #SaveNSF www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
May 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Good news!! They have extended the public comment period until June 7th! So you still have time to submit!! The proposed rule could have huge negative impacts for the federal government, particularly the more technical agencies.
With the Federal Workforce now being required to submit to polygraph testing to find “leakers” to journalist, maybe Trump and his henchmen (i.e., Cabinet) needs to be compelled to do the same?
April 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
With the Federal Workforce now being required to submit to polygraph testing to find “leakers” to journalist, maybe Trump and his henchmen (i.e., Cabinet) needs to be compelled to do the same?
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If Biden, as president, had fallen asleep at the Pope’s funeral, it would have been the top story in America for days.
Trump falling asleep at the Pope’s funeral today won’t be, because our media is broken.
Trump falling asleep at the Pope’s funeral today won’t be, because our media is broken.
April 27, 2025 at 3:46 AM
If Biden, as president, had fallen asleep at the Pope’s funeral, it would have been the top story in America for days.
Trump falling asleep at the Pope’s funeral today won’t be, because our media is broken.
Trump falling asleep at the Pope’s funeral today won’t be, because our media is broken.
@thekrebscycle.bsky.social There are many people here in the USA and abroad who are appalled by the retribution being levied upon you. Your character, as well as those of us who are standing by to support you, will be your super-power going forward to help defeat this bullshit action (once again).
April 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
@thekrebscycle.bsky.social There are many people here in the USA and abroad who are appalled by the retribution being levied upon you. Your character, as well as those of us who are standing by to support you, will be your super-power going forward to help defeat this bullshit action (once again).
I watched a bit of F&Fs this morning. They characterized Trump’s tariff actions as brilliant (cuz he’s a billionaire and countries are now begging for a deal), the tanking the market is just one of those “nothing to see here” moments, and most of the protestors on Saturday were old and nasty.
April 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I watched a bit of F&Fs this morning. They characterized Trump’s tariff actions as brilliant (cuz he’s a billionaire and countries are now begging for a deal), the tanking the market is just one of those “nothing to see here” moments, and most of the protestors on Saturday were old and nasty.
My sister in Austin sent this amazing creative and impactful sign she saw during the Hands Off protest yesterday. She reported that the vibe was amazing.
April 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
My sister in Austin sent this amazing creative and impactful sign she saw during the Hands Off protest yesterday. She reported that the vibe was amazing.
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Early voting is taking place for the special elections in Florida for seats in the U.S. House in the 1st and 6th Congressional Districts.
Election Day is on Tuesday, April 1st.
Get out and vote for Democratic candidates Gay Valimont and Josh Weil!
Election Day is on Tuesday, April 1st.
Get out and vote for Democratic candidates Gay Valimont and Josh Weil!
March 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Early voting is taking place for the special elections in Florida for seats in the U.S. House in the 1st and 6th Congressional Districts.
Election Day is on Tuesday, April 1st.
Get out and vote for Democratic candidates Gay Valimont and Josh Weil!
Election Day is on Tuesday, April 1st.
Get out and vote for Democratic candidates Gay Valimont and Josh Weil!
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"After the state banned abortion, dozens more pregnant and postpartum women died in Texas hospitals than had in pre-pandemic years... As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, ProPublica found, it rose substantially in Texas." www.propublica.org/article/texa...
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
www.propublica.org
March 25, 2025 at 5:08 AM
"After the state banned abortion, dozens more pregnant and postpartum women died in Texas hospitals than had in pre-pandemic years... As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, ProPublica found, it rose substantially in Texas." www.propublica.org/article/texa...
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First, Riordan tried to pull a “mangled” front right door by sliding his fingers inside the crack, but “nothing budged at all,” he told investigators. He then tried to open the doors by pressing the electronic buttons of the doors, but they were not working.
What an absolute nightmare. A high school student saw his friends crash their Cybertruck and rushed to help, but was only able to rescue one of them because the car's doors would not open from the outside.
He watched his three other friends burn to death.
oaklandside.org/2025/03/18/c...
He watched his three other friends burn to death.
oaklandside.org/2025/03/18/c...
Cybertruck crash report says witness could not open door to save victims
Three college students were killed in the November collision in Piedmont.
oaklandside.org
March 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
First, Riordan tried to pull a “mangled” front right door by sliding his fingers inside the crack, but “nothing budged at all,” he told investigators. He then tried to open the doors by pressing the electronic buttons of the doors, but they were not working.
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Georgetown has put together resources for federal workers who may be facing a transition in jobs. These include various seminars and workshops, as well as tuition scholarships providing a discount on many master's programs and certificates. Please spread the word to anybody who might benefit.
Federal Workforce Transition Resources - Georgetown Graduate School
The Georgetown Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is offering resources to assist in federal workforce transitions. Check out our career seminars to learn more.
grad.georgetown.edu
March 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Georgetown has put together resources for federal workers who may be facing a transition in jobs. These include various seminars and workshops, as well as tuition scholarships providing a discount on many master's programs and certificates. Please spread the word to anybody who might benefit.
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News: Journalists at Voice of America were just informed that they’ve been put on administrative leave. Two people there told me this went to all fulltime employees.
“From what we can tell, VOA is effectively shut down from this moment.”
“From what we can tell, VOA is effectively shut down from this moment.”
March 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
News: Journalists at Voice of America were just informed that they’ve been put on administrative leave. Two people there told me this went to all fulltime employees.
“From what we can tell, VOA is effectively shut down from this moment.”
“From what we can tell, VOA is effectively shut down from this moment.”
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There are 2 special elections coming up in Florida and those 2 seats are the keys to stopping the Congressional Republicans who are doing Trump & Musk’s evil bidding.
We need just 1 seat to block them, and 2 seats to stop them!!
PLEASE DONATE WHAT YOU CAN!!! 👇👇
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We need just 1 seat to block them, and 2 seats to stop them!!
PLEASE DONATE WHAT YOU CAN!!! 👇👇
secure.actblue.com/donate/speci...
Donate to support Florida Democrats!
Show your support with a contribution.
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March 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
There are 2 special elections coming up in Florida and those 2 seats are the keys to stopping the Congressional Republicans who are doing Trump & Musk’s evil bidding.
We need just 1 seat to block them, and 2 seats to stop them!!
PLEASE DONATE WHAT YOU CAN!!! 👇👇
secure.actblue.com/donate/speci...
We need just 1 seat to block them, and 2 seats to stop them!!
PLEASE DONATE WHAT YOU CAN!!! 👇👇
secure.actblue.com/donate/speci...
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This letter appeared in the Bloomsburg PA Press Enterprise this morning. I am assured the writer is who he purports to be, an Air Force veteran.
March 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This letter appeared in the Bloomsburg PA Press Enterprise this morning. I am assured the writer is who he purports to be, an Air Force veteran.
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The Trump administration is:
*breaking the law by not spending appropriated money from Congress
*breaking the law by ignoring a court order
*lying about it
*killing people
*silencing public employees who are pointing all of this out
*breaking the law by not spending appropriated money from Congress
*breaking the law by ignoring a court order
*lying about it
*killing people
*silencing public employees who are pointing all of this out
NEWS: The USAID official put on leave for disseminating two memos about Rubio's failure to push through life-saving foreign aid was in the process of writing a THIRD memo when fired. We obtained it. It's far more alarming than the first two.
www.thebulwark.com/p/what-a-wee...
www.thebulwark.com/p/what-a-wee...
March 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The Trump administration is:
*breaking the law by not spending appropriated money from Congress
*breaking the law by ignoring a court order
*lying about it
*killing people
*silencing public employees who are pointing all of this out
*breaking the law by not spending appropriated money from Congress
*breaking the law by ignoring a court order
*lying about it
*killing people
*silencing public employees who are pointing all of this out
Should have bought a car yesterday.
BREAKING: Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and 20% on China, are now in effect
March 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Should have bought a car yesterday.
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This ass was my congressman. Sorry, America. His seat is one of three in the U.S. House open for Democrats to snag!
Fla holds a special election on April 1 for TWO of those three:
@joshweil.bsky.social (Waltz’s)
and
@gayforcongress.bsky.social (Gaetz’s)
Please show them some love and support! 🦋
Fla holds a special election on April 1 for TWO of those three:
@joshweil.bsky.social (Waltz’s)
and
@gayforcongress.bsky.social (Gaetz’s)
Please show them some love and support! 🦋
March 3, 2025 at 2:33 AM
This ass was my congressman. Sorry, America. His seat is one of three in the U.S. House open for Democrats to snag!
Fla holds a special election on April 1 for TWO of those three:
@joshweil.bsky.social (Waltz’s)
and
@gayforcongress.bsky.social (Gaetz’s)
Please show them some love and support! 🦋
Fla holds a special election on April 1 for TWO of those three:
@joshweil.bsky.social (Waltz’s)
and
@gayforcongress.bsky.social (Gaetz’s)
Please show them some love and support! 🦋