Ricardo Guillén
@ricardoguillen.bsky.social
I am exploring ways to break down ideological divides and engage with both the left and the right using empathy and tough love.
BlueSky needs more conservative voices if we want actual impact. We can't change minds by only talking to people who already agree with us.
February 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
BlueSky needs more conservative voices if we want actual impact. We can't change minds by only talking to people who already agree with us.
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“Now is the moment to recognize the scale of the seismic change unfolding, and to find new ways to live in the world that a very different kind of America is beginning to create”
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
The End of the Postwar World
Trump and Vance are sending a dark message to America’s allies.
www.theatlantic.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
“Now is the moment to recognize the scale of the seismic change unfolding, and to find new ways to live in the world that a very different kind of America is beginning to create”
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
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Now that Scholz has found his spine, it would be a good time to go look for the Taurus missiles too.
February 18, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Now that Scholz has found his spine, it would be a good time to go look for the Taurus missiles too.
"We are on the edge of a dark precipice, where the rule of law doesn't exist, at least at the federal level".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjqS...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjqS...
Conway Explains: Here’s How We STOP Psycho Trump
YouTube video by The Bulwark
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
"We are on the edge of a dark precipice, where the rule of law doesn't exist, at least at the federal level".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjqS...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjqS...
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Trump has taught me, that if a fatal plane crash happens on Biden's watch, then it is Biden's fault.
But if it happens on Trump's watch, then it is Biden's fault.
But if it happens on Trump's watch, then it is Biden's fault.
January 31, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Trump has taught me, that if a fatal plane crash happens on Biden's watch, then it is Biden's fault.
But if it happens on Trump's watch, then it is Biden's fault.
But if it happens on Trump's watch, then it is Biden's fault.
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The difference between World War 2 and the Gaza War is, after WW2 we were genuinely shocked to learn, that the Nazis had attempted a genocide, while in the Gaza War, we are watching it live and doing nothing.
I do not know how to look future generations in the eyes, when they start asking questions.
I do not know how to look future generations in the eyes, when they start asking questions.
January 6, 2025 at 4:35 AM
The difference between World War 2 and the Gaza War is, after WW2 we were genuinely shocked to learn, that the Nazis had attempted a genocide, while in the Gaza War, we are watching it live and doing nothing.
I do not know how to look future generations in the eyes, when they start asking questions.
I do not know how to look future generations in the eyes, when they start asking questions.
youtube.com
January 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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We scaled NATO to be strong enough to defeat Russia.
But even after 1040 days of Ukraine destroying the Russian military, we still hesitate.
I find it deeply embarrassing, that 32 wealthy allies are still hiding behind Ukraine, allowing Putin to continue his war crimes.
We deserve better leaders.
But even after 1040 days of Ukraine destroying the Russian military, we still hesitate.
I find it deeply embarrassing, that 32 wealthy allies are still hiding behind Ukraine, allowing Putin to continue his war crimes.
We deserve better leaders.
December 30, 2024 at 6:23 AM
We scaled NATO to be strong enough to defeat Russia.
But even after 1040 days of Ukraine destroying the Russian military, we still hesitate.
I find it deeply embarrassing, that 32 wealthy allies are still hiding behind Ukraine, allowing Putin to continue his war crimes.
We deserve better leaders.
But even after 1040 days of Ukraine destroying the Russian military, we still hesitate.
I find it deeply embarrassing, that 32 wealthy allies are still hiding behind Ukraine, allowing Putin to continue his war crimes.
We deserve better leaders.
You have caused my economic situation.
The proof:
If you would have transferred me your assets, my economic situation would be different.
I forgive you, now just be a responsible adult and send me some money.
The proof:
If you would have transferred me your assets, my economic situation would be different.
I forgive you, now just be a responsible adult and send me some money.
December 28, 2024 at 12:08 PM
You have caused my economic situation.
The proof:
If you would have transferred me your assets, my economic situation would be different.
I forgive you, now just be a responsible adult and send me some money.
The proof:
If you would have transferred me your assets, my economic situation would be different.
I forgive you, now just be a responsible adult and send me some money.
The most impactful single action an individual can take to help stop climate change is to reduce or eliminate their consumption of animal-based foods.
Look it up if you need verification.
Look it up if you need verification.
December 28, 2024 at 7:33 AM
The most impactful single action an individual can take to help stop climate change is to reduce or eliminate their consumption of animal-based foods.
Look it up if you need verification.
Look it up if you need verification.
I love it every time US politicians use Sweden or Denmark as a bad example on how things could turn out.
Why not use these countries instead to highlight how it works when students get paid to study, health care is available at no cost, and employees enjoy six weeks of vacation annually?
Why not use these countries instead to highlight how it works when students get paid to study, health care is available at no cost, and employees enjoy six weeks of vacation annually?
December 26, 2024 at 4:41 PM
I love it every time US politicians use Sweden or Denmark as a bad example on how things could turn out.
Why not use these countries instead to highlight how it works when students get paid to study, health care is available at no cost, and employees enjoy six weeks of vacation annually?
Why not use these countries instead to highlight how it works when students get paid to study, health care is available at no cost, and employees enjoy six weeks of vacation annually?
When you tell your child that they need to help in the kitchen, but your voice lacks the warmth of a genuine invitation, you might believe you are teaching them discipline.
But what you are actually doing is co-constructing your child as someone who is lazy and needs disciplining.
But what you are actually doing is co-constructing your child as someone who is lazy and needs disciplining.
December 24, 2024 at 11:03 PM
When you tell your child that they need to help in the kitchen, but your voice lacks the warmth of a genuine invitation, you might believe you are teaching them discipline.
But what you are actually doing is co-constructing your child as someone who is lazy and needs disciplining.
But what you are actually doing is co-constructing your child as someone who is lazy and needs disciplining.
IDF soldiers expose arbitrary killings and rampant lawlessness in Gaza's Netzarim corridor
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www.haaretz.com
December 21, 2024 at 8:41 AM
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"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
December 16, 2024 at 11:09 AM
"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
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6,000 terrorists attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.
Israel has since killed 45,000 of those 6,000 terrorists.
If you believe Israel does not kill civilians.
Israel has since killed 45,000 of those 6,000 terrorists.
If you believe Israel does not kill civilians.
December 14, 2024 at 11:10 PM
6,000 terrorists attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.
Israel has since killed 45,000 of those 6,000 terrorists.
If you believe Israel does not kill civilians.
Israel has since killed 45,000 of those 6,000 terrorists.
If you believe Israel does not kill civilians.
The most sneaky expression of class oppression:
Middle-class activists judging the disenfranchised for trying to climb the social ladder, be it by code switching to the dominant style ("bourgeoisie!!"), buying nice things ("capitalist!!"), or cleaning up their neighborhood ("gentrification!!").
Middle-class activists judging the disenfranchised for trying to climb the social ladder, be it by code switching to the dominant style ("bourgeoisie!!"), buying nice things ("capitalist!!"), or cleaning up their neighborhood ("gentrification!!").
December 10, 2024 at 2:41 PM
The most sneaky expression of class oppression:
Middle-class activists judging the disenfranchised for trying to climb the social ladder, be it by code switching to the dominant style ("bourgeoisie!!"), buying nice things ("capitalist!!"), or cleaning up their neighborhood ("gentrification!!").
Middle-class activists judging the disenfranchised for trying to climb the social ladder, be it by code switching to the dominant style ("bourgeoisie!!"), buying nice things ("capitalist!!"), or cleaning up their neighborhood ("gentrification!!").
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Why the crypto industry backed Trump: because the crypto oligarchs want billions of dollars from the US government
@chrislhayes.bsky.social has the best explanation of this story I have seen
youtu.be/qWANiC28M8o?...
@chrislhayes.bsky.social has the best explanation of this story I have seen
youtu.be/qWANiC28M8o?...
‘Enormous heist’: Hayes on the ‘audacious scheme’ to reward big donors
YouTube video by MSNBC
youtu.be
December 7, 2024 at 5:01 AM
Why the crypto industry backed Trump: because the crypto oligarchs want billions of dollars from the US government
@chrislhayes.bsky.social has the best explanation of this story I have seen
youtu.be/qWANiC28M8o?...
@chrislhayes.bsky.social has the best explanation of this story I have seen
youtu.be/qWANiC28M8o?...
Let's talk about the elephant in the room.
Israel is conducting a genocide in Gaza.
And that, with weapons from the free world.
Now is a good time to check with ourselves:
who are we?
And who do we want to be?
Israel is conducting a genocide in Gaza.
And that, with weapons from the free world.
Now is a good time to check with ourselves:
who are we?
And who do we want to be?
Amnesty International investigation concludes that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza
The NGO is reporting this crime for the first time in the context of an armed conflict after 14 months of gathering evidence and hopes that the international courts will investigate
www.google.com
December 5, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Let's talk about the elephant in the room.
Israel is conducting a genocide in Gaza.
And that, with weapons from the free world.
Now is a good time to check with ourselves:
who are we?
And who do we want to be?
Israel is conducting a genocide in Gaza.
And that, with weapons from the free world.
Now is a good time to check with ourselves:
who are we?
And who do we want to be?
Someone hacked the Instagram of Bavaria's conservative CSU lawmakers and posted "Free Palestine."
Imagine if instead they posted:
"Our unwavering support for Israel is a misguided way to honor past tragedies. We now seek a balanced approach that respects the rights of all, including Palestinians."
Imagine if instead they posted:
"Our unwavering support for Israel is a misguided way to honor past tragedies. We now seek a balanced approach that respects the rights of all, including Palestinians."
December 5, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Someone hacked the Instagram of Bavaria's conservative CSU lawmakers and posted "Free Palestine."
Imagine if instead they posted:
"Our unwavering support for Israel is a misguided way to honor past tragedies. We now seek a balanced approach that respects the rights of all, including Palestinians."
Imagine if instead they posted:
"Our unwavering support for Israel is a misguided way to honor past tragedies. We now seek a balanced approach that respects the rights of all, including Palestinians."
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Sweden's remarkably clean power grid. In November, this was its electricity generation mix:
Hydro 38%
Wind 31%
Nuclear 28%
Bioenergy 4%
Zero coal or gas.
- Ember data
Hydro 38%
Wind 31%
Nuclear 28%
Bioenergy 4%
Zero coal or gas.
- Ember data
December 5, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Sweden's remarkably clean power grid. In November, this was its electricity generation mix:
Hydro 38%
Wind 31%
Nuclear 28%
Bioenergy 4%
Zero coal or gas.
- Ember data
Hydro 38%
Wind 31%
Nuclear 28%
Bioenergy 4%
Zero coal or gas.
- Ember data
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The trickle-down myth is deeply embedded in the American psyche and it’s beyond time to excise it.
December 3, 2024 at 3:48 PM
The trickle-down myth is deeply embedded in the American psyche and it’s beyond time to excise it.
Why use a chant that plays into Israeli right-wing propaganda?
Their strategy is to dismiss ALL concerns as anti-Semitism.
A vague slogan like
"From the river to the sea"...
lends their strategy precisely the credibility it needs to work, ultimately leading to more Palestinians being killed.
Their strategy is to dismiss ALL concerns as anti-Semitism.
A vague slogan like
"From the river to the sea"...
lends their strategy precisely the credibility it needs to work, ultimately leading to more Palestinians being killed.
December 3, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Why use a chant that plays into Israeli right-wing propaganda?
Their strategy is to dismiss ALL concerns as anti-Semitism.
A vague slogan like
"From the river to the sea"...
lends their strategy precisely the credibility it needs to work, ultimately leading to more Palestinians being killed.
Their strategy is to dismiss ALL concerns as anti-Semitism.
A vague slogan like
"From the river to the sea"...
lends their strategy precisely the credibility it needs to work, ultimately leading to more Palestinians being killed.
The most common, yet inaccurate working hypothesis for how to make this world a better place:
"We need to hate the haters, only then will they change".
"We need to hate the haters, only then will they change".
December 3, 2024 at 3:31 PM
The most common, yet inaccurate working hypothesis for how to make this world a better place:
"We need to hate the haters, only then will they change".
"We need to hate the haters, only then will they change".