Bob Westrope
@rjwbob.bsky.social
Founder, Chairman - UnitedPeoples (UP)
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We’re on a mission to unite millions worldwide to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges by 2035. Join us in driving the change we need—because if not us, who?
👉 Be part of the movement at unitedpeoples.earth
The next decade will decide if humanity thrives or merely endures. UnitedPeoples (UP) is a civic operating system mobilising 100M people by 2035 through Circles, Projects & peer support. Read our first story: Roadmap to the Age of Thriving ⬇️
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Roadmap to the Age of Thriving
Setting the stage for fifteen stories of global transformation by 2035.
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September 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The next decade will decide if humanity thrives or merely endures. UnitedPeoples (UP) is a civic operating system mobilising 100M people by 2035 through Circles, Projects & peer support. Read our first story: Roadmap to the Age of Thriving ⬇️
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Let’s be clear. Donald Trump isn’t just abandoning Ukraine. By suspending military support and refusing to share intelligence, he’s actively and intentionally supporting Russia.
March 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Let’s be clear. Donald Trump isn’t just abandoning Ukraine. By suspending military support and refusing to share intelligence, he’s actively and intentionally supporting Russia.
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I think a lot of Democratic politicians tell themselves that when the history of this era is written, they will be remembered as valiantly, nobly adhering to principles and dignity—when, at this rate, they will be remembered for having done nothing at all.
It’s a problem. Dems think rectitude and decorum are keys to seizing the center, but “we submit to abuse and never defend ourselves” is an ethos that appeals to approximately no one. www.offmessage.net/p/trumps-las...
March 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I think a lot of Democratic politicians tell themselves that when the history of this era is written, they will be remembered as valiantly, nobly adhering to principles and dignity—when, at this rate, they will be remembered for having done nothing at all.
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This is so smart. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social , thoughts ?
And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions !
We all look forward to reading your thoughts
And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions !
We all look forward to reading your thoughts
I keep saying Dems need to do a daily briefing on Capitol Hill and fill the void, fact check the WH. Hire Pete Buttigeig and give him a staff to do this.
February 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This is so smart. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social , thoughts ?
And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions !
We all look forward to reading your thoughts
And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions !
We all look forward to reading your thoughts
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Of course it’s a coup. Miss the obvious, lose your republic.
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Of course it’s a coup
Miss the obvious, lose your republic
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February 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Of course it’s a coup. Miss the obvious, lose your republic.
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open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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Really love this cartoon from the great Michael De Adder. The outpouring of support coming in has been truly amazing! Thanks everybody!
January 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Really love this cartoon from the great Michael De Adder. The outpouring of support coming in has been truly amazing! Thanks everybody!
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Where are Moose and Squirrel?
January 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Where are Moose and Squirrel?
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Why bother to pretend? This is the team that ran on immigrants “poisoning the blood of our nation.” Who they are is no surprise.
January 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Why bother to pretend? This is the team that ran on immigrants “poisoning the blood of our nation.” Who they are is no surprise.
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We are asking Ukrainians to defeat the armies of Putin and Kim Jong Un. In their efforts to do so, Ukrainians helped bring down Assad. Ukrainian resistance is one of the most stunning military achievements in modern history.
December 16, 2024 at 7:25 PM
We are asking Ukrainians to defeat the armies of Putin and Kim Jong Un. In their efforts to do so, Ukrainians helped bring down Assad. Ukrainian resistance is one of the most stunning military achievements in modern history.
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We tell children the answer to school mass shootings is live shooter drills and bulletproof backpacks and then act surprised when they grow up and their response to gun violence is dark humor.
December 14, 2024 at 1:56 AM
We tell children the answer to school mass shootings is live shooter drills and bulletproof backpacks and then act surprised when they grow up and their response to gun violence is dark humor.
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If you ask me, this would have been a much better choice for Time’s Person of the Year.
December 14, 2024 at 12:20 AM
If you ask me, this would have been a much better choice for Time’s Person of the Year.
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Have to wonder if the media has seen any of this? 🤔
December 11, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Have to wonder if the media has seen any of this? 🤔
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This is the most-read piece on @theatlantic.com. It should be the most-read piece. You should all read it, even though it may make you sad. Here’s a gift link so you can read it.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Sound of Fear on Air
It is an ominous sign that Morning Joe felt it had to apologize for something I said.
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December 5, 2024 at 2:29 AM
This is the most-read piece on @theatlantic.com. It should be the most-read piece. You should all read it, even though it may make you sad. Here’s a gift link so you can read it.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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Journalist David Frum said "if you're too drunk for Fox News, you're very, very drunk indeed" on Morning Joe today.
This prompted co-host Mika Brzezinski to give an apology to Fox News later in the show.
We don't dislike the media enough.
This prompted co-host Mika Brzezinski to give an apology to Fox News later in the show.
We don't dislike the media enough.
December 5, 2024 at 3:09 AM
Journalist David Frum said "if you're too drunk for Fox News, you're very, very drunk indeed" on Morning Joe today.
This prompted co-host Mika Brzezinski to give an apology to Fox News later in the show.
We don't dislike the media enough.
This prompted co-host Mika Brzezinski to give an apology to Fox News later in the show.
We don't dislike the media enough.
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Not to ruin the wonderfully positive vibes on this site, but is anyone else here concerned that American society, politics, and culture have become morally and psychologically addled?
November 20, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Not to ruin the wonderfully positive vibes on this site, but is anyone else here concerned that American society, politics, and culture have become morally and psychologically addled?
@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social your real world is my real world
November 20, 2024 at 6:24 AM
@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social your real world is my real world
@jay.bsky.team profound thanks for offering all of us a safe place to muster pro-sanity forces, and maybe most importantly, for offering us hope. More than a ‘federated republic’ is needed in this world however. We need Humanity’s Plan B. @unitedpeoples.bsky.social www.unitedpeoples.earth
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November 20, 2024 at 6:20 AM
@jay.bsky.team profound thanks for offering all of us a safe place to muster pro-sanity forces, and maybe most importantly, for offering us hope. More than a ‘federated republic’ is needed in this world however. We need Humanity’s Plan B. @unitedpeoples.bsky.social www.unitedpeoples.earth
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“The fact that far too many people cannot recognize fascism unless it looks exactly like Nazi Germany is very dangerous.”
Andrea Junker
Andrea Junker
November 20, 2024 at 6:01 AM
“The fact that far too many people cannot recognize fascism unless it looks exactly like Nazi Germany is very dangerous.”
Andrea Junker
Andrea Junker
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This is both half true & one quarter not as true as I’d like to think.
This is the rallying call that I've needed to hear since November 6th. From Roxane Gay in today's New York Times www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/o...
November 20, 2024 at 5:51 AM
This is both half true & one quarter not as true as I’d like to think.
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We're so tired.
But we also know we can't stop.
We know it's up to all of us - the broad, bi-partisan coalition of #NeverTrump Americans - to limit the damage he can do in the next four years and save our Democracy.
But we also know we can't stop.
We know it's up to all of us - the broad, bi-partisan coalition of #NeverTrump Americans - to limit the damage he can do in the next four years and save our Democracy.
November 19, 2024 at 4:58 PM
We're so tired.
But we also know we can't stop.
We know it's up to all of us - the broad, bi-partisan coalition of #NeverTrump Americans - to limit the damage he can do in the next four years and save our Democracy.
But we also know we can't stop.
We know it's up to all of us - the broad, bi-partisan coalition of #NeverTrump Americans - to limit the damage he can do in the next four years and save our Democracy.
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Bullshit. If I had wanted power, I would have kept my mouth shut.
I preferred my conscience.
I preferred my conscience.
November 19, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Bullshit. If I had wanted power, I would have kept my mouth shut.
I preferred my conscience.
I preferred my conscience.
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Joe Scarborough and Mika from Morning Joe, their ratings plummeting, made a pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago because they decided if you can't beat him, grovel for access and help normalize him AGAIN.
STOP 👏
WATCHING👏
MORNING👏
JOE👏
STOP 👏
WATCHING👏
MORNING👏
JOE👏
November 18, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Joe Scarborough and Mika from Morning Joe, their ratings plummeting, made a pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago because they decided if you can't beat him, grovel for access and help normalize him AGAIN.
STOP 👏
WATCHING👏
MORNING👏
JOE👏
STOP 👏
WATCHING👏
MORNING👏
JOE👏