Terry Barber
@starheart43.bsky.social
B.A. UC Davis
M.A.T. University of Idaho
Retired English Teacher, published writer, defender of Democracy
M.A.T. University of Idaho
Retired English Teacher, published writer, defender of Democracy
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Terry Barber
@starheart43.bsky.social
· May 26
The Putinization of America
A Conversation with Garry Kasparov
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Trump is Russianizing our political world. We do not want that. Russian Chess Champion explains how Putin is in control there and is gaining control here and American wealth through Trump.
Trump is Russianizing our political world. We do not want that. Russian Chess Champion explains how Putin is in control there and is gaining control here and American wealth through Trump.
Drug-boat attack survivors waved. The Wall Street Journal
The only way to know if they were drug dealers was to rescue them. Imagining does not prove they were guilty. This is out and out murder.
Fire Trump—a sadist, who enjoys causing hurt and death, and a psychopath. Hegseth is the same.
The only way to know if they were drug dealers was to rescue them. Imagining does not prove they were guilty. This is out and out murder.
Fire Trump—a sadist, who enjoys causing hurt and death, and a psychopath. Hegseth is the same.
December 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Drug-boat attack survivors waved. The Wall Street Journal
The only way to know if they were drug dealers was to rescue them. Imagining does not prove they were guilty. This is out and out murder.
Fire Trump—a sadist, who enjoys causing hurt and death, and a psychopath. Hegseth is the same.
The only way to know if they were drug dealers was to rescue them. Imagining does not prove they were guilty. This is out and out murder.
Fire Trump—a sadist, who enjoys causing hurt and death, and a psychopath. Hegseth is the same.
Scientists Just Discovered How to Wipe Out the World’s Deadliest Infectious Disease - Popular Mechanics
Marvelous news about a possible cure for Tuberculosis. New insight and technology leads to life-saving drug.
Marvelous news about a possible cure for Tuberculosis. New insight and technology leads to life-saving drug.
December 6, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Scientists Just Discovered How to Wipe Out the World’s Deadliest Infectious Disease - Popular Mechanics
Marvelous news about a possible cure for Tuberculosis. New insight and technology leads to life-saving drug.
Marvelous news about a possible cure for Tuberculosis. New insight and technology leads to life-saving drug.
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Listen to Senator Kelly’s history of service in reaction to Trump’s history and threats. Kelly’s service is stellar: from Iraq to his wife’s recovery from a gun shot wound to being an astronaut, a senator and more.
Kelly is qualified by life for the presidency.
Listen to Senator Kelly’s history of service in reaction to Trump’s history and threats. Kelly’s service is stellar: from Iraq to his wife’s recovery from a gun shot wound to being an astronaut, a senator and more.
Kelly is qualified by life for the presidency.
Redirecting...
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December 6, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Listen to Senator Kelly’s history of service in reaction to Trump’s history and threats. Kelly’s service is stellar: from Iraq to his wife’s recovery from a gun shot wound to being an astronaut, a senator and more.
Kelly is qualified by life for the presidency.
Listen to Senator Kelly’s history of service in reaction to Trump’s history and threats. Kelly’s service is stellar: from Iraq to his wife’s recovery from a gun shot wound to being an astronaut, a senator and more.
Kelly is qualified by life for the presidency.
Pentagon Investigator Faults Hegseth for Improper Use of Signal www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
Demand this dangerous idiot’s removal from Trump’s cabinet!
Demand this dangerous idiot’s removal from Trump’s cabinet!
Pentagon Investigator Faults Hegseth for Improper Use of Signal
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December 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Pentagon Investigator Faults Hegseth for Improper Use of Signal www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
Demand this dangerous idiot’s removal from Trump’s cabinet!
Demand this dangerous idiot’s removal from Trump’s cabinet!
Sandra, Here is a paying writing fellowship. “The Onion” is a satirical news take on current events.
Might be a helpful way to learn writing skills and earn money.
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Might be a helpful way to learn writing skills and earn money.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Sandra, Here is a paying writing fellowship. “The Onion” is a satirical news take on current events.
Might be a helpful way to learn writing skills and earn money.
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Might be a helpful way to learn writing skills and earn money.
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Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
Fellowship
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December 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
Fellowship
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December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
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We do not need such lies on public radio. Enough of Rupert Murdock/Trump broadcast sociopaths—or worse.
We do not need such lies on public radio. Enough of Rupert Murdock/Trump broadcast sociopaths—or worse.
Remove Megyn Kelly from SiriusXM!
Kelly just received a multiyear deal with SiriusXM. Her on-air comments defending Epstein's child trafficking make it clear: she should NOT have a platform with millions of listeners. Sign the petitio...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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We do not need such lies on public radio. Enough of Rupert Murdock/Trump broadcast sociopaths—or worse.
We do not need such lies on public radio. Enough of Rupert Murdock/Trump broadcast sociopaths—or worse.
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Historian advises Americans. Spread the word. Participate. Make it better. Get involved for at least the next several months. What is happening is “horrific.”
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Historian advises Americans. Spread the word. Participate. Make it better. Get involved for at least the next several months. What is happening is “horrific.”
We’ve Never Been in a Moment Like This
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
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December 3, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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Historian advises Americans. Spread the word. Participate. Make it better. Get involved for at least the next several months. What is happening is “horrific.”
youtube.com/shorts/6SjEf...
Historian advises Americans. Spread the word. Participate. Make it better. Get involved for at least the next several months. What is happening is “horrific.”
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Apparently two Trump investigators of his “enemies” have shared information that will destroy the prosecution. Schiff’s and Jameson not deserve prosecution by “trumped up” charges.
Apparently two Trump investigators of his “enemies” have shared information that will destroy the prosecution. Schiff’s and Jameson not deserve prosecution by “trumped up” charges.
MS NOW BREAKS IT: Top Trump officials investigated by grand jury
YouTube video by MS NOW
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December 3, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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Apparently two Trump investigators of his “enemies” have shared information that will destroy the prosecution. Schiff’s and Jameson not deserve prosecution by “trumped up” charges.
Apparently two Trump investigators of his “enemies” have shared information that will destroy the prosecution. Schiff’s and Jameson not deserve prosecution by “trumped up” charges.
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“Now—after Geneva—the steps to end the war have become workable.” Zelensky
“Now—after Geneva—the steps to end the war have become workable.” Zelensky
POWERFUL statement by Zelenskyy: Ukraine will NEVER stand in the way of peace! #shorts
YouTube video by UATV English
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December 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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“Now—after Geneva—the steps to end the war have become workable.” Zelensky
“Now—after Geneva—the steps to end the war have become workable.” Zelensky
Reposted by Terry Barber
Trump began today's Cabinet meeting by criticizing questions about his stamina.
"I think I’m sharper than I was 25 years ago," the president said, later mocking "Sleepy Joe."
Then he appeared to battle sleep for more than an hour.
More with Natalie Allison and @riegerreport.bsky.social
"I think I’m sharper than I was 25 years ago," the president said, later mocking "Sleepy Joe."
Then he appeared to battle sleep for more than an hour.
More with Natalie Allison and @riegerreport.bsky.social
Trump appears to doze off in another meeting
It was the second time in a month Trump has appeared to struggle to stay awake as his advisers have spoken to cameras about the administration’s initiatives.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Trump began today's Cabinet meeting by criticizing questions about his stamina.
"I think I’m sharper than I was 25 years ago," the president said, later mocking "Sleepy Joe."
Then he appeared to battle sleep for more than an hour.
More with Natalie Allison and @riegerreport.bsky.social
"I think I’m sharper than I was 25 years ago," the president said, later mocking "Sleepy Joe."
Then he appeared to battle sleep for more than an hour.
More with Natalie Allison and @riegerreport.bsky.social
Reposted by Terry Barber
Is the Trump Administrations misusing the law of war to engage in what amounts to extrajudicial killings with their recent strikes on Venezuelan boats?
The Dishonorable Strikes on Venezuelan Boats
New reporting suggests that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated multiple rules of war.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Is the Trump Administrations misusing the law of war to engage in what amounts to extrajudicial killings with their recent strikes on Venezuelan boats?
Obvious from the beginning this was a pair of psychopaths out to murder with impunity. Arrest and deport to Sudan.
Is the Trump Administrations misusing the law of war to engage in what amounts to extrajudicial killings with their recent strikes on Venezuelan boats?
The Dishonorable Strikes on Venezuelan Boats
New reporting suggests that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated multiple rules of war.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
December 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Obvious from the beginning this was a pair of psychopaths out to murder with impunity. Arrest and deport to Sudan.
Unilever/Magnum has been silencing Ben & Jerry’s when the brand has tried to speak out about social injustices & progressive values. It’s wrong.
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Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's petition & be entered in a raffle to win a free pint of his pro-ceasefire sorbet! sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...
Unilever: Stop silencing Ben & Jerry’s ice cream NOW!
Unilever/Magnum has been silencing Ben & Jerry’s when the brand has tried to speak out about social injustices & progressive values. It’s wrong.
Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Unilever/Magnum has been silencing Ben & Jerry’s when the brand has tried to speak out about social injustices & progressive values. It’s wrong.
Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's petition & be entered in a raffle to win a free pint of his pro-ceasefire sorbet! sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...
Join me & sign Ben from Ben & Jerry's petition & be entered in a raffle to win a free pint of his pro-ceasefire sorbet! sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...
So who runs the country? Vance is vacuous.
During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, President Trump seemed to nod off at various points, the second time in less than a month that Trump has appeared to struggle to stay awake as his advisers speak about the administration’s initiatives.
Trump appears to doze off in another meeting
It was the second time in a month Trump has appeared to struggle to stay awake as his advisers have spoken to cameras about the administration’s initiatives.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
So who runs the country? Vance is vacuous.
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Awful murders going unpunished as Trump prepares a feast of death in Venezuela. Americans must refuses masses to bomb or fighting Venezuela.
Awful murders going unpunished as Trump prepares a feast of death in Venezuela. Americans must refuses masses to bomb or fighting Venezuela.
Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout
As Congress vows accountability, the Trump administration emphasized it was a top military commander — not the defense secretary — who directed the engagement.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Awful murders going unpunished as Trump prepares a feast of death in Venezuela. Americans must refuses masses to bomb or fighting Venezuela.
Awful murders going unpunished as Trump prepares a feast of death in Venezuela. Americans must refuses masses to bomb or fighting Venezuela.
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Just one more corrupt act. Anyone counting Trump’s illegal acts? Aren’t they worse than lies?
Just one more corrupt act. Anyone counting Trump’s illegal acts? Aren’t they worse than lies?
Appeals court rules Trump prosecutor appointment violates law
The first appeals court to rule on the issue of interim appointments of U.S. attorneys went against Trump. The ruling could shape other cases nationwide.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Just one more corrupt act. Anyone counting Trump’s illegal acts? Aren’t they worse than lies?
Just one more corrupt act. Anyone counting Trump’s illegal acts? Aren’t they worse than lies?
Congressional committees to scrutinize U.S. killing of boat strike survivors.
About time.
Washington Post article.
Blue Sky censorship!
About time.
Washington Post article.
Blue Sky censorship!
December 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Congressional committees to scrutinize U.S. killing of boat strike survivors.
About time.
Washington Post article.
Blue Sky censorship!
About time.
Washington Post article.
Blue Sky censorship!
Reposted by Terry Barber
Reposted by Terry Barber
If some start violence against police, sit down. Let it be clear who Trump has caused to commit insurrection—AGAIN.
October 18, 2025 at 5:35 AM
If some start violence against police, sit down. Let it be clear who Trump has caused to commit insurrection—AGAIN.
Reposted by Terry Barber
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Trump’s best days are behind him. Arrest, try, remove for insurrection and treason. Incarcerate.
Use his ill-gotten gains to fund American’ HEALTH CARE AND SNAP.
Trump’s best days are behind him. Arrest, try, remove for insurrection and treason. Incarcerate.
Use his ill-gotten gains to fund American’ HEALTH CARE AND SNAP.
'Trump will not make it to the end of this term compos mentis' | Psychologist analyses Trump
YouTube video by Times Radio
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December 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM