Bruce Shepard
@shepardwb.bsky.social
Retired academic. Spent most of my career as a poli sci prof. But then went over to the dark side, spending last 16 years as a university president.
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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.
Nigeria has 8x the population of Iraq. Ask Bush how that worked out.
Trump says we are preparing to invade Nigeria. Apparently that’s what voters said they wanted in the exit polls. Trump: “We’re going to do things to Nigeria that Nigeria’s not gonna be happy about. Guns-a-blazin!”
November 6, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Nigeria has 8x the population of Iraq. Ask Bush how that worked out.
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Can we set aside that crisis of young men being driven to the Right? From NBC’s exit polling for young men 18-29:
VA: Spanberger +14
NJ: Sherrill: +10
NYC: Mamdani +40
VA: Spanberger +14
NJ: Sherrill: +10
NYC: Mamdani +40
November 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Can we set aside that crisis of young men being driven to the Right? From NBC’s exit polling for young men 18-29:
VA: Spanberger +14
NJ: Sherrill: +10
NYC: Mamdani +40
VA: Spanberger +14
NJ: Sherrill: +10
NYC: Mamdani +40
Venezuela produces no fentanyl. And, Nigeria is not persecuting Christians. (It’s an extremist Islamic sect that is in revolt and actually killing more Muslims than Christians.)
So, why are these nations in Trump’s crosshairs? That both have huge oil reserves is, I am sure, purely coincidental.
So, why are these nations in Trump’s crosshairs? That both have huge oil reserves is, I am sure, purely coincidental.
November 6, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Venezuela produces no fentanyl. And, Nigeria is not persecuting Christians. (It’s an extremist Islamic sect that is in revolt and actually killing more Muslims than Christians.)
So, why are these nations in Trump’s crosshairs? That both have huge oil reserves is, I am sure, purely coincidental.
So, why are these nations in Trump’s crosshairs? That both have huge oil reserves is, I am sure, purely coincidental.
Whistling past the graveyard, me thinks.
Mike Johnson: "What happened last night is blue states and blue cities voted blue. We all saw that coming. And no one should read too much into last night's election results."
November 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Whistling past the graveyard, me thinks.
Twas good to see a bit of light in the sky when I got up this morning. But, boy, the cocktail hour is seeming way too far away.
November 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Twas good to see a bit of light in the sky when I got up this morning. But, boy, the cocktail hour is seeming way too far away.
Why celebrate Great Gatsby at the Mar-a-Lago Halloween party. Forget the in-your-face gaucheness of doing so as SNAP expires. Novel's theme is the hollowness of the American dream and ends with only 3 folks attending the murdered Gatsby's funeral. I doubt any of them ever read the American classic?
November 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Why celebrate Great Gatsby at the Mar-a-Lago Halloween party. Forget the in-your-face gaucheness of doing so as SNAP expires. Novel's theme is the hollowness of the American dream and ends with only 3 folks attending the murdered Gatsby's funeral. I doubt any of them ever read the American classic?
While various nefarious possibilities occur, there’s the “Occam’s Razor” explanation: they’re freeloaders.
Stephen Miller, Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem represent “a growing list” of senior Trump-administration political appointees now living on military bases — “where they are shielded not just from potential violence but also from protest”
Wonder why
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Wonder why
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
November 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
While various nefarious possibilities occur, there’s the “Occam’s Razor” explanation: they’re freeloaders.
They are expecting (or imagining they can provoke) civil war.
Stephen Miller, Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem represent “a growing list” of senior Trump-administration political appointees now living on military bases — “where they are shielded not just from potential violence but also from protest”
Wonder why
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Wonder why
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
November 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
They are expecting (or imagining they can provoke) civil war.
Political junkie that I am, read the Washington Post for 40+ years. Cancelled last fall amidst their disgusting coverage of the presidential campaign.
Only one thing would motivate me to resubscribe: having the pleasure of again canceling.
Only one thing would motivate me to resubscribe: having the pleasure of again canceling.
October 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Political junkie that I am, read the Washington Post for 40+ years. Cancelled last fall amidst their disgusting coverage of the presidential campaign.
Only one thing would motivate me to resubscribe: having the pleasure of again canceling.
Only one thing would motivate me to resubscribe: having the pleasure of again canceling.
Was playing with ChatGPT. I got generic and lengthy responses to general questions like: "How can we overcome authoritarianism?" When I asked more directly, the response was terse. Could either mean it's now allowed to say. Or, could be its conclusion is that we are cooked. I fear it's both.
October 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Was playing with ChatGPT. I got generic and lengthy responses to general questions like: "How can we overcome authoritarianism?" When I asked more directly, the response was terse. Could either mean it's now allowed to say. Or, could be its conclusion is that we are cooked. I fear it's both.
Never mind the complexities of the federal government. How can such an innumerate fool run businesses without driving them into bankruptcy? .... Oh never mind, I forgot.
October 23, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Never mind the complexities of the federal government. How can such an innumerate fool run businesses without driving them into bankruptcy? .... Oh never mind, I forgot.
Ain’t about fentanyl. Venezuela accounts for 0% of fentanyl smuggled into the US. But, their oil reserves are among the largest in the world. Hmmm?
NEW: Some prominent Trump advisers and supporters are criticizing the administration's expanding military actions against Venezuela. They ask whether Rubio aims to do "regime change." Steve Bannon, Laura Loomer and Curt Mills are speaking up. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/u...
Trump Supporters Are Uneasy About Military Actions Against Venezuela
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Ain’t about fentanyl. Venezuela accounts for 0% of fentanyl smuggled into the US. But, their oil reserves are among the largest in the world. Hmmm?
Cannot wait to get to the store today. Those eggs that were $8/dozen yesterday? Now they will be paying me $64 for each dozen I take off their hands. Need to also stop at the gas station where they will be paying me $40 for each gallon I pump. #stablegenius.
October 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Cannot wait to get to the store today. Those eggs that were $8/dozen yesterday? Now they will be paying me $64 for each dozen I take off their hands. Need to also stop at the gas station where they will be paying me $40 for each gallon I pump. #stablegenius.
Please NYT, it was NOT a “peace deal” that Trump helped along. It was a cease fire that is now unraveling. NYT chooses not even to get the basics right. Disgusting.
Breaking News: American officials said they were increasingly concerned that Benjamin Netanyahu could dismantle the Gaza peace deal.
White House Works to Preserve Gaza Deal Amid Concerns About Netanyahu
The Trump administration strategy is to try to keep Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel from resuming an all-out assault against Hamas, U.S. officials said.
nyti.ms
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Please NYT, it was NOT a “peace deal” that Trump helped along. It was a cease fire that is now unraveling. NYT chooses not even to get the basics right. Disgusting.
In red, white, and blue; flags ready to wave; positive signs in hand. Off to join the other supposed criminals, terrorists, and America-haters, but who actually are simply neighbors joyously standing up for the sacred promise that is true America. Great turnout across the Coachella Valley. #NoKings
October 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
In red, white, and blue; flags ready to wave; positive signs in hand. Off to join the other supposed criminals, terrorists, and America-haters, but who actually are simply neighbors joyously standing up for the sacred promise that is true America. Great turnout across the Coachella Valley. #NoKings
Our #NoKings rallies have begun by singing “America the Beautiful.” Nothing but good vibes, so needed in these dark days.
Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "
October 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Our #NoKings rallies have begun by singing “America the Beautiful.” Nothing but good vibes, so needed in these dark days.
Why LA, Chicago, and Portland rather than more problematic cities in those states? Without the Portland metro area, Oregon likely goes red. Without the nLA metro area, CA could go red. And, without Chicago, Illinois goes red.
It's not about (mythical) violence. It's about stealing elections.
It's not about (mythical) violence. It's about stealing elections.
October 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Why LA, Chicago, and Portland rather than more problematic cities in those states? Without the Portland metro area, Oregon likely goes red. Without the nLA metro area, CA could go red. And, without Chicago, Illinois goes red.
It's not about (mythical) violence. It's about stealing elections.
It's not about (mythical) violence. It's about stealing elections.
Have largely dismissed AI products. Results seem sophomoric or too often marred by errors or hallucinations. Today, decided to try ChatGPT (free version) having a need for complicated driver code. It was flawless. Early in my career, was a programmer. Were that the case today, I'd be worried.
October 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Have largely dismissed AI products. Results seem sophomoric or too often marred by errors or hallucinations. Today, decided to try ChatGPT (free version) having a need for complicated driver code. It was flawless. Early in my career, was a programmer. Were that the case today, I'd be worried.
I run my own vpn server on a $20 device. Been working flawlessly for a year. Fun project if you've a bit of a DUI inclination. Here's how I did it: bruceshepard.com?page_id=84
September 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I run my own vpn server on a $20 device. Been working flawlessly for a year. Fun project if you've a bit of a DUI inclination. Here's how I did it: bruceshepard.com?page_id=84
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BREAKING NEWS: TYLENOL RESEARCHERS FIND DISTURBING LINK BETWEEN DONALD TRUMP AND JEFFREY EPSTEIN
September 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
BREAKING NEWS: TYLENOL RESEARCHERS FIND DISTURBING LINK BETWEEN DONALD TRUMP AND JEFFREY EPSTEIN
Proud to be considered an elderly white hippy. Just sayin’
August 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Proud to be considered an elderly white hippy. Just sayin’
With all the criticism of D’s, don’t hear realistic advice about on they should be doing.
Frustratingly, there’s nothing effective they can realistically do.
Pre-MEGA, both D’s and R’s lacked coherence. Traditional R party is gone, replaced by a personality cult showing it’s greater power.
Frustratingly, there’s nothing effective they can realistically do.
Pre-MEGA, both D’s and R’s lacked coherence. Traditional R party is gone, replaced by a personality cult showing it’s greater power.
August 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
With all the criticism of D’s, don’t hear realistic advice about on they should be doing.
Frustratingly, there’s nothing effective they can realistically do.
Pre-MEGA, both D’s and R’s lacked coherence. Traditional R party is gone, replaced by a personality cult showing it’s greater power.
Frustratingly, there’s nothing effective they can realistically do.
Pre-MEGA, both D’s and R’s lacked coherence. Traditional R party is gone, replaced by a personality cult showing it’s greater power.
All this angst about releasing the Epstein files. I get it. But, wouldn’t it be simpler to just believe the women!
July 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
All this angst about releasing the Epstein files. I get it. But, wouldn’t it be simpler to just believe the women!
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