Chris
@williamchrisgibson.bsky.social
American veteran that is concerned with the direction of the world.
January 6th would be an example of the metaphorical equivalent of getting your face ripped off.
December 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
January 6th would be an example of the metaphorical equivalent of getting your face ripped off.
Maybe a better analogy is someone playing with a wild ape. When playing with the wild animal, you are constantly giving the wild animal space. You go out of your way to not be threatening. Even then sometimes it is not enough for the wild animal, and you get your face ripped off.
December 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Maybe a better analogy is someone playing with a wild ape. When playing with the wild animal, you are constantly giving the wild animal space. You go out of your way to not be threatening. Even then sometimes it is not enough for the wild animal, and you get your face ripped off.
I bet that if solar and wind disavowed unions, equality, and the environment, those industries would enjoy the same levels of investment and support AI enjoys.
December 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I bet that if solar and wind disavowed unions, equality, and the environment, those industries would enjoy the same levels of investment and support AI enjoys.
REAL-IDs were always a way to suppress voters. You finally get a day off during a weekday, wait in line for a few hours, get told that you don't have the right paperwork. Even if you find the right paperwork, good luck getting another weekday off. That is if you can afford taking off another day.
December 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
REAL-IDs were always a way to suppress voters. You finally get a day off during a weekday, wait in line for a few hours, get told that you don't have the right paperwork. Even if you find the right paperwork, good luck getting another weekday off. That is if you can afford taking off another day.
The silver lining on this turd is that Maduro prevents Trump's cronies from profiting from it.
December 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The silver lining on this turd is that Maduro prevents Trump's cronies from profiting from it.
And yes, I realize the ecological harm/consequence of what I suggested. However, now that oil is in the cross-hairs of the Trump administration, there is no oversight agency that is going to stop Trump from using every under-handed tactic to get that oil. Sadly, that oil is destined to burn.
December 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
And yes, I realize the ecological harm/consequence of what I suggested. However, now that oil is in the cross-hairs of the Trump administration, there is no oversight agency that is going to stop Trump from using every under-handed tactic to get that oil. Sadly, that oil is destined to burn.
Controversial Take: Maduro should burn his oil, Saddam Hussein style just as a FU to the Trump administration.
Either by American or Venezuelan hands, Maduro is on his way out. I don't think that he will abdicate as discussed here:
www.npr.org/2019/02/09/6...
Either by American or Venezuelan hands, Maduro is on his way out. I don't think that he will abdicate as discussed here:
www.npr.org/2019/02/09/6...
Where Dictators Go After Losing Power
If Venezuela ousts its president, Nicolas Maduro, where would he go? NPR's Scott Simon asks columnist Moisés Naím what options dictators and strongmen have once they're cast out.
www.npr.org
December 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Controversial Take: Maduro should burn his oil, Saddam Hussein style just as a FU to the Trump administration.
Either by American or Venezuelan hands, Maduro is on his way out. I don't think that he will abdicate as discussed here:
www.npr.org/2019/02/09/6...
Either by American or Venezuelan hands, Maduro is on his way out. I don't think that he will abdicate as discussed here:
www.npr.org/2019/02/09/6...
In a normal working democracy, sure. My comment was an implication that this administration would not follow the Constitution, and maybe the more relevant document would be the Declaration of Independence that defines tyranny and how to address it.
December 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
In a normal working democracy, sure. My comment was an implication that this administration would not follow the Constitution, and maybe the more relevant document would be the Declaration of Independence that defines tyranny and how to address it.
Those sheriffs that do enforce the public sleeping laws could make a good case to take to the Supreme Court where the conservative Justices will have to argue how the right to protest is preceded by state laws banning public sleeping.
December 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Those sheriffs that do enforce the public sleeping laws could make a good case to take to the Supreme Court where the conservative Justices will have to argue how the right to protest is preceded by state laws banning public sleeping.
My suggestion is to protest. We have all heard of sit-ins. What if we do sleep-ins. Under the protections of the First Amendment, the homeless could finally get some sleep. It would deter some sheriffs from enforcing state laws banning public sleeping.
December 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
My suggestion is to protest. We have all heard of sit-ins. What if we do sleep-ins. Under the protections of the First Amendment, the homeless could finally get some sleep. It would deter some sheriffs from enforcing state laws banning public sleeping.
If we had a working Congress, he would never been confirmed to the position to begin with. The NYT's commentary says more about the systemic issue than anything else, and we shouldn't lose sight of that.
December 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
If we had a working Congress, he would never been confirmed to the position to begin with. The NYT's commentary says more about the systemic issue than anything else, and we shouldn't lose sight of that.
People should start discussing the option of activating the state guard to monitor ICE operations. Texas Governor Greg Abbott did just that for Operation Jade Helm in 2015.
December 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
People should start discussing the option of activating the state guard to monitor ICE operations. Texas Governor Greg Abbott did just that for Operation Jade Helm in 2015.
I really think that we have moved into a new phase of American governance. One where consensus is made not by cooperation, compromise, compassion and facts, but by threats of violence.
December 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I really think that we have moved into a new phase of American governance. One where consensus is made not by cooperation, compromise, compassion and facts, but by threats of violence.
Why haven't democratic governors not discussed the idea of activating their national guard units to monitor ICE operations? Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activated the Texas national guard to monitor the routine military exercise Jade Helm in 2015. This is something that is in their power.
December 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Why haven't democratic governors not discussed the idea of activating their national guard units to monitor ICE operations? Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activated the Texas national guard to monitor the routine military exercise Jade Helm in 2015. This is something that is in their power.
I think you mean the Declaration of Independence.
December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I think you mean the Declaration of Independence.
I have a weird take: what if the evangelicals elected Trump to jump-start Armageddon? In their opinion, they are the chosen and are destined to be raptured into heaven. What do you think?
December 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I have a weird take: what if the evangelicals elected Trump to jump-start Armageddon? In their opinion, they are the chosen and are destined to be raptured into heaven. What do you think?
For me, the worst part of Christianity was the "Christians". I couldn't take all of the hypocrisy and unfortunately left the church.
December 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
For me, the worst part of Christianity was the "Christians". I couldn't take all of the hypocrisy and unfortunately left the church.
Until this is addressed, conservatives will continue to erroneously neglect the needs of minorities.
December 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Until this is addressed, conservatives will continue to erroneously neglect the needs of minorities.
To treat a disease, you must understand it. This neglect of our underprivileged is a feature, not a bug. It is conservative's "ability" to decide who is worthy of dignity/mercy that gives this administration space to do what they do.
December 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
To treat a disease, you must understand it. This neglect of our underprivileged is a feature, not a bug. It is conservative's "ability" to decide who is worthy of dignity/mercy that gives this administration space to do what they do.
There are already organizations that work to relocate people (Move to Thrive; North Texas TRANSportation Network; ect.) based on gender concerns. Perhaps we should broaden the scope of these programs to include political concerns?
December 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
There are already organizations that work to relocate people (Move to Thrive; North Texas TRANSportation Network; ect.) based on gender concerns. Perhaps we should broaden the scope of these programs to include political concerns?
Supreme Court will allow the electoral map, which will start a gerrymandering arms race across the nation. Perhaps we start discussing alternative ways of avoiding this political takeover.
December 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Supreme Court will allow the electoral map, which will start a gerrymandering arms race across the nation. Perhaps we start discussing alternative ways of avoiding this political takeover.