Richard Weld
@richardweld.bsky.social
Was a scientist, still a skeptic. Experimental winemaker. Nurturer of things green, furry and feathery. Living the Good Life in the foothills of the Southern Alps.
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I wake up to the headline:
"White House defends Trump calling for death to members of Congress".
Ten years ago, if I'd read that headline, I'd have rushed to read the article.
"White House defends Trump calling for death to members of Congress".
Ten years ago, if I'd read that headline, I'd have rushed to read the article.
November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I wake up to the headline:
"White House defends Trump calling for death to members of Congress".
Ten years ago, if I'd read that headline, I'd have rushed to read the article.
"White House defends Trump calling for death to members of Congress".
Ten years ago, if I'd read that headline, I'd have rushed to read the article.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
I think it would be quite sad if a die-hard MAGA "nutcase" turned around and admitted she was wrong about some things and we were all "you're a cockroach, fuck you". What are we if we do that?
BASH: We have seen these attacks from the president at other people. It's not new. And I haven't heard you speak out about it until it was directed at you.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
November 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I think it would be quite sad if a die-hard MAGA "nutcase" turned around and admitted she was wrong about some things and we were all "you're a cockroach, fuck you". What are we if we do that?
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NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
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A garden is a slow revolution.
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A garden is a slow revolution.
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That sucks.
Bad news for large natural carbon sinks: "Our findings suggest the potential for a similar response to climate change by woody aboveground biomass in moist tropical forests globally, which could culminate in a long-term switch from carbon sinks to carbon sources."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Aboveground biomass in Australian tropical forests now a net carbon source - Nature
A transition from carbon sink to source for the aboveground woody biomass of moist tropical Australian forests has occurred, driven by increasingly extreme climate anomalies.
www.nature.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
That sucks.
"Ok, I'm prepared to accept, for argument's sake, that there may be a prima facie case for more weeding.
#🌱NZ #SmallFarmLife #HomeFarm
#🌱NZ #SmallFarmLife #HomeFarm
November 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
"Ok, I'm prepared to accept, for argument's sake, that there may be a prima facie case for more weeding.
#🌱NZ #SmallFarmLife #HomeFarm
#🌱NZ #SmallFarmLife #HomeFarm
America has consistently failed to become a modern liberal state. If MAGA is the inevitable end-point of backwards conservatism, perhaps the reaction to MAGA will be a more modern, liberal America.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
America has consistently failed to become a modern liberal state. If MAGA is the inevitable end-point of backwards conservatism, perhaps the reaction to MAGA will be a more modern, liberal America.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Excessive force. PERIOD!
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Excessive force. PERIOD!
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
Is that message of love to the "American people" addressed to the same American people he poops on? Is it addressed to the same communities he sends masked thugs into? Is it the same people he has fired, furloughed, denied food assistance and healthcare?
November 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Is that message of love to the "American people" addressed to the same American people he poops on? Is it addressed to the same communities he sends masked thugs into? Is it the same people he has fired, furloughed, denied food assistance and healthcare?
Perhaps this unholy shit-show of a presidency has electoral consequences after all?
'2026 will be a blood bath': MAGA says 'warning signs are flashing' after blowout losses
www.rawstory.com/2026-will-be...
'2026 will be a blood bath': MAGA says 'warning signs are flashing' after blowout losses
www.rawstory.com/2026-will-be...
'2026 will be a blood bath': MAGA says 'warning signs are flashing' after blowout losses
Republicans saw wall-to-wall losses in virtually every major election on Tuesday night, and many MAGA activists are starting to fear what next year's midterm elections may bring.GOP candidates for gov...
www.rawstory.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Perhaps this unholy shit-show of a presidency has electoral consequences after all?
'2026 will be a blood bath': MAGA says 'warning signs are flashing' after blowout losses
www.rawstory.com/2026-will-be...
'2026 will be a blood bath': MAGA says 'warning signs are flashing' after blowout losses
www.rawstory.com/2026-will-be...
Really America? Is this who you are?
A damn daycare. This is sick. What are we doing?
November 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Really America? Is this who you are?
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Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
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In St. Petersburg, a pensioner was found guilty of “discrediting the army” for wearing a badge calling for peace.
(But don't forget that according to Russia, it wants peace and Ukraine wants war!)
📹 Radio Liberty
(But don't forget that according to Russia, it wants peace and Ukraine wants war!)
📹 Radio Liberty
November 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
In St. Petersburg, a pensioner was found guilty of “discrediting the army” for wearing a badge calling for peace.
(But don't forget that according to Russia, it wants peace and Ukraine wants war!)
📹 Radio Liberty
(But don't forget that according to Russia, it wants peace and Ukraine wants war!)
📹 Radio Liberty
Trump's Biggest Enabler (It's Not Who You Think)
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open.substack.com/pub/schiffno...
Trump's Biggest Enabler (It's Not Who You Think)
Donald Trump’s number one enabler has given him the power to engage in countless acts of lawlessness without fear of ever being held accountable.
open.substack.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Trump's Biggest Enabler (It's Not Who You Think)
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So heartening to see Americans standing up loudly and peacefully for their freedoms. This is what courage and civil responsibility looks like!
This is located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, close to Fullerton and Sheffield. It's a densely populated area near DePaul University. I'm pleased to see the community standing up against these despicable individuals.
October 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
So heartening to see Americans standing up loudly and peacefully for their freedoms. This is what courage and civil responsibility looks like!
When we say No Kings, we mean Freedom (video)
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
When we say No Kings, we mean Freedom (video)
My speech in Cincinnati for the No Kings rally of October 17th
open.substack.com
October 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
When we say No Kings, we mean Freedom (video)
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Trump’s crew may be spreading asbestos with unpermitted White House teardown: expert
www.rawstory.com/white-house-...
www.rawstory.com/white-house-...
Trump’s crew may be spreading asbestos with unpermitted White House teardown: expert
An interior designer sounded the alarm this week about a key safety issue facing the demolition of the East Wing of the White House: asbestos. Taking to Threads for the past two days, Sarah Boardman n...
www.rawstory.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Trump’s crew may be spreading asbestos with unpermitted White House teardown: expert
www.rawstory.com/white-house-...
www.rawstory.com/white-house-...
Here, at the Waimakariri gorge, all is calm at lunchtime. Even the rain and thunder has subsided. Lost the power for about 3 minutes early on but otherwise little damage from this morning's blast (neighbour lost her garage doors). Fingers crossed for this arvo.
#0ct23storm
#0ct23storm
October 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Here, at the Waimakariri gorge, all is calm at lunchtime. Even the rain and thunder has subsided. Lost the power for about 3 minutes early on but otherwise little damage from this morning's blast (neighbour lost her garage doors). Fingers crossed for this arvo.
#0ct23storm
#0ct23storm
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This is gold! Tim Scott gets called out by a brotha for the Uncle Tom he is!
About damn time someone told him to his face. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
*Sound*🔊
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceUnited
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
About damn time someone told him to his face. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
*Sound*🔊
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceUnited
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
October 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This is gold! Tim Scott gets called out by a brotha for the Uncle Tom he is!
About damn time someone told him to his face. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
*Sound*🔊
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceUnited
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
About damn time someone told him to his face. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
*Sound*🔊
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceUnited
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory