Rich Harfst
@raharfst.bsky.social
Runner since '77, 4th-generation NY Yankees fan, NY Giants, NY Rangers, former Army officer, public servant, married to an awesome woman
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Rich Harfst
@raharfst.bsky.social
· Apr 19
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
The 2025 NY Giants...
a sn sportsnet dumpster is on fire
ALT: a sn sportsnet dumpster is on fire
media.tenor.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The 2025 NY Giants...
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Bless the Muslim man who disarmed a terrorist shooter in Australia!
December 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Bless the Muslim man who disarmed a terrorist shooter in Australia!
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Homeland Security doesn’t grasp the fact that the first Thanksgiving was about making “room at the table” for European “invaders.”
November 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Homeland Security doesn’t grasp the fact that the first Thanksgiving was about making “room at the table” for European “invaders.”
Brand new data:
Republicans blamed for the shutdown (+12) and for health care premiums going up (+28!!).
These are stunning numbers. Republicans aren't immune from the pressure this creates.
Time to press our advantage. Stand for what we believe in.
Republicans blamed for the shutdown (+12) and for health care premiums going up (+28!!).
These are stunning numbers. Republicans aren't immune from the pressure this creates.
Time to press our advantage. Stand for what we believe in.
November 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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serious note: they're gonna try 5x harder to sabotage the midterms after tonight and we're gonna have to organize on a literally historic scale to stop them
really obvious now why trump and the republican party have been working so hard to prevent fair elections lol they know
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 AM
serious note: they're gonna try 5x harder to sabotage the midterms after tonight and we're gonna have to organize on a literally historic scale to stop them
Terrific analysis by @markhertling.bsky.social. 💯
"If I were a commander today, I would not sign an NDA like the one reportedly being circulated in the Southern Command theater. Not out of defiance, but out of respect for the oath I took to support and defend the Constitution."
Why Commanders Don’t Sign NDAs
Existing rules and laws applying to military secrecy are sufficient—and asking officers to sign NDAs is deeply inappropriate.
www.thebulwark.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Terrific analysis by @markhertling.bsky.social. 💯
Poignant and painfully accurate.
October 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Poignant and painfully accurate.
Interesting how there wasn't a big parade for the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday. Maybe it was never about the Army's birthday.
October 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Interesting how there wasn't a big parade for the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday. Maybe it was never about the Army's birthday.
Hey @capitalweather.bsky.social How wet do you think it will be for Army 10 Miler Sunday morning (~7 to 10)? Asking for a few thousand friends. 🏃♂️🏃♀️ 😜
October 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Hey @capitalweather.bsky.social How wet do you think it will be for Army 10 Miler Sunday morning (~7 to 10)? Asking for a few thousand friends. 🏃♂️🏃♀️ 😜
“Let Republicans have the literal blood of American citizens on their hands—and make that the central issue of the shutdown. Otherwise, enjoy having your health care subsidy debate in the gulags these people would happily send us all to. I hear that poll-tests great.”
The Case for the Forever Shutdown
Senate Democrats actually allowing the GOP to stop funding the government is only the first step. Now they have to make the case that Trump’s government is illegitimate.
newrepublic.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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So good. So good. So good.
October 3, 2025 at 2:53 AM
So good. So good. So good.
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I cannot emphasize enough that this administration shouldn’t get 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘷𝘰𝘵𝘦 from the Dems until they start obeying the law.
Not. One.
Optics matter: if you want people to turn out next election despite troops in the streets, then show them it matters.
Do your goddamn jobs and hold the line.
Not. One.
Optics matter: if you want people to turn out next election despite troops in the streets, then show them it matters.
Do your goddamn jobs and hold the line.
October 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I cannot emphasize enough that this administration shouldn’t get 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘷𝘰𝘵𝘦 from the Dems until they start obeying the law.
Not. One.
Optics matter: if you want people to turn out next election despite troops in the streets, then show them it matters.
Do your goddamn jobs and hold the line.
Not. One.
Optics matter: if you want people to turn out next election despite troops in the streets, then show them it matters.
Do your goddamn jobs and hold the line.
😄
a man says houston we have a problem
ALT: a man says houston we have a problem
media.tenor.com
September 28, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Just FYI: Portland as a war zone is horseshit, and deploying federal troops is horseshit.
September 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Just FYI: Portland as a war zone is horseshit, and deploying federal troops is horseshit.
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Congrats to my former Supervisor and new Representative @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Congrats to my former Supervisor and new Representative @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social
Good morning! Polls are open in Virginia 11.
September 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Good morning! Polls are open in Virginia 11.
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Today is Election Day! I want to go to Congress to be your ally, but I need your help. Polls are open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm — make your voice heard and remind a friend to vote!
Find everything you need here: jameswalkinshaw.org/vote
Find everything you need here: jameswalkinshaw.org/vote
September 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Today is Election Day! I want to go to Congress to be your ally, but I need your help. Polls are open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm — make your voice heard and remind a friend to vote!
Find everything you need here: jameswalkinshaw.org/vote
Find everything you need here: jameswalkinshaw.org/vote
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We didn’t change the name of the Department of War to Department of Defense.
DOD was entirely new, combining Cabinet level Depts of War, Navy and the new Air Force into a brand new thing.
Unless they’re also reviving Navy & AF and the rest as their own depts, this isn’t “restoring” a damn thing.
DOD was entirely new, combining Cabinet level Depts of War, Navy and the new Air Force into a brand new thing.
Unless they’re also reviving Navy & AF and the rest as their own depts, this isn’t “restoring” a damn thing.
NEW: Donald Trump to rename the Department of Defense the “Department of War”
“Restoring the name Dept of War will sharpen the focus of the Dept on our national interest and signal to adversaries America’s readiness to wage war to defend its interests.”
“Restoring the name Dept of War will sharpen the focus of the Dept on our national interest and signal to adversaries America’s readiness to wage war to defend its interests.”
September 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
We didn’t change the name of the Department of War to Department of Defense.
DOD was entirely new, combining Cabinet level Depts of War, Navy and the new Air Force into a brand new thing.
Unless they’re also reviving Navy & AF and the rest as their own depts, this isn’t “restoring” a damn thing.
DOD was entirely new, combining Cabinet level Depts of War, Navy and the new Air Force into a brand new thing.
Unless they’re also reviving Navy & AF and the rest as their own depts, this isn’t “restoring” a damn thing.
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Me looking at the AL East standings
a man says just when i thought i was out in a kitchen
ALT: a man says just when i thought i was out in a kitchen
media.tenor.com
August 31, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Me looking at the AL East standings
A heartfelt thank you to @brucespringsteen.net on this 50th anniversary of Born to Run. From high school to nearing retirement, a song and album that have brought great joy and helped me get through some tough patches. Some of the most incredible music ever made.
August 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A heartfelt thank you to @brucespringsteen.net on this 50th anniversary of Born to Run. From high school to nearing retirement, a song and album that have brought great joy and helped me get through some tough patches. Some of the most incredible music ever made.
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My name is Captain Dylan Blaha, and this message is for members of the National Guard across the USA.
I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe.
What's going on right now is not normal.
I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe.
What's going on right now is not normal.
August 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
My name is Captain Dylan Blaha, and this message is for members of the National Guard across the USA.
I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe.
What's going on right now is not normal.
I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe.
What's going on right now is not normal.