F. David Plummer
@starfleetadmiral.bsky.social
Futurist / metaphysical theorist/ veteran / American technologist/ space advocate/ dad / husband / retired
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Fascism is expensive.
August 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Fascism is expensive.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is ousting all members of a key CDC vaccination advisory committee and replacing them with his own picks.
The move appears to contradict a pledge he made during his confirmation process.
The move appears to contradict a pledge he made during his confirmation process.
RFK Jr. ousts all members of CDC vaccine advisory panel
Kennedy said the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a group of experts who recommend vaccines, has been "plagued with persistent conflicts of interest."
www.washingtonpost.com
June 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is ousting all members of a key CDC vaccination advisory committee and replacing them with his own picks.
The move appears to contradict a pledge he made during his confirmation process.
The move appears to contradict a pledge he made during his confirmation process.
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More than 320,000 Utahns — 10% of the state’s population — are currently saddled with federal student loan debt. Here’s what Trump’s crackdown on repayment will mean.
How Trump’s crackdown on student loan repayments could affect 320K Utah borrowers
More than 320,000 Utahns — 10% of the state’s population — are currently saddled with federal student loan debt. Here’s what Trump’s crackdown on repayment will mean.
www.sltrib.com
May 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
More than 320,000 Utahns — 10% of the state’s population — are currently saddled with federal student loan debt. Here’s what Trump’s crackdown on repayment will mean.
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MERKLEY: Are you gonna launch an investigation of the reported violation of the due process of several hundred people?
P: It is not for me to call the balls & strikes
M: You haven't read the Constitution? It says 'all persons'...it concerns me you're not familiar w/the core concept of due process
P: It is not for me to call the balls & strikes
M: You haven't read the Constitution? It says 'all persons'...it concerns me you're not familiar w/the core concept of due process
May 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
MERKLEY: Are you gonna launch an investigation of the reported violation of the due process of several hundred people?
P: It is not for me to call the balls & strikes
M: You haven't read the Constitution? It says 'all persons'...it concerns me you're not familiar w/the core concept of due process
P: It is not for me to call the balls & strikes
M: You haven't read the Constitution? It says 'all persons'...it concerns me you're not familiar w/the core concept of due process
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The disrespect for Congress and the law is glaring - and for our nation a threat to our public safety.
May 8, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The disrespect for Congress and the law is glaring - and for our nation a threat to our public safety.
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Well, well, well. The Acting FEMA Administrator said eliminating FEMA wasn’t in the best interest of the American people — and guess what?!?! They FIRED him. I guess that’s what happens when you stand up to your power-hungry “boss”.
Fired FEMA chief threatened to quit weeks ago
Cameron Hamilton, the acting disaster chief, appeared to contradict Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem by defending the agency on Wednesday.
www.politico.com
May 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Well, well, well. The Acting FEMA Administrator said eliminating FEMA wasn’t in the best interest of the American people — and guess what?!?! They FIRED him. I guess that’s what happens when you stand up to your power-hungry “boss”.
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He’s threatening the constitutional rights of Americans. He’ll eventually get to the 2nd one…
March 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
He’s threatening the constitutional rights of Americans. He’ll eventually get to the 2nd one…
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Former 🇺🇸 ambassador to Russia 👇🏽
March 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Former 🇺🇸 ambassador to Russia 👇🏽
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Meanwhile, a better timeline (aren't they all)
March 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Meanwhile, a better timeline (aren't they all)
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“Gloating Galore” in Russia
March 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
“Gloating Galore” in Russia
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People are making their voices heard…
National Parks belong to us—not Trump and not billionaires. Thank you for standing up and defending our parkland!
National Parks belong to us—not Trump and not billionaires. Thank you for standing up and defending our parkland!
March 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
People are making their voices heard…
National Parks belong to us—not Trump and not billionaires. Thank you for standing up and defending our parkland!
National Parks belong to us—not Trump and not billionaires. Thank you for standing up and defending our parkland!
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⚡️US deliberately orchestrated Zelensky-Trump Oval Office clash, Friedrich Merz says.
"It was not a spontaneous reaction to interventions by Zelensky, but obviously a manufactured escalation in this meeting in the Oval Office," Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next chancellor, said.
"It was not a spontaneous reaction to interventions by Zelensky, but obviously a manufactured escalation in this meeting in the Oval Office," Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next chancellor, said.
US deliberately orchestrated Zelensky-Trump Oval Office clash, Friedrich Merz says
"It was not a spontaneous reaction to interventions by Zelensky, but obviously a manufactured escalation in this meeting in the Oval Office," Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next chancellor, said.
kyivindependent.com
March 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
⚡️US deliberately orchestrated Zelensky-Trump Oval Office clash, Friedrich Merz says.
"It was not a spontaneous reaction to interventions by Zelensky, but obviously a manufactured escalation in this meeting in the Oval Office," Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next chancellor, said.
"It was not a spontaneous reaction to interventions by Zelensky, but obviously a manufactured escalation in this meeting in the Oval Office," Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next chancellor, said.
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17 days till the government shuts down
February 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
17 days till the government shuts down
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America is, currently, the bad guys
In case it wasn’t clear before, the U.S. is officially aligned with Russia
February 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
America is, currently, the bad guys
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NATO prepares for a post-America alliance: More than just "a big, beautiful Ocean," in President Trump's words, separates the U.S. from its European allies on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The big picture: The Trump administration has cast a shadow of doubt not only across…
The big picture: The Trump administration has cast a shadow of doubt not only across…
NATO prepares for a post-America alliance
More than just "a big, beautiful Ocean," in President Trump's words, separates the U.S. from its European allies on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The big picture: The Trump administration has cast a shadow of doubt not only…
www.axios.com
February 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
NATO prepares for a post-America alliance: More than just "a big, beautiful Ocean," in President Trump's words, separates the U.S. from its European allies on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The big picture: The Trump administration has cast a shadow of doubt not only across…
The big picture: The Trump administration has cast a shadow of doubt not only across…
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Just cut federal cancer research & food for starving children.
February 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Just cut federal cancer research & food for starving children.
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The wages of the richest 1% have skyrocketed 182% since 1979.
Meanwhile, the wages of the bottom 90% have seen just 44% growth.
Trickle down economics was always a hoax.
Meanwhile, the wages of the bottom 90% have seen just 44% growth.
Trickle down economics was always a hoax.
February 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The wages of the richest 1% have skyrocketed 182% since 1979.
Meanwhile, the wages of the bottom 90% have seen just 44% growth.
Trickle down economics was always a hoax.
Meanwhile, the wages of the bottom 90% have seen just 44% growth.
Trickle down economics was always a hoax.
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It took ten years, but the NYT finally got there
February 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
It took ten years, but the NYT finally got there
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May be terminal
February 24, 2025 at 10:59 AM
May be terminal