Whitey Bluestein
@ytblue.bsky.social
Mobilista, enviro, travel photographer, live in Sonoma County. I am not a member of any organized political party.
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@davidrlurie.bsky.social tells me this counts as optimism in our era: "The next president will be tasked with a massive rebuilding project, much as nations-including this one-have had to reconstruct themselves, sometimes for the better," after major wars. www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-cabi...
A cabinet of dunces
In the Trump regime, incompetence is a job requirement.
www.publicnotice.co
May 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
@davidrlurie.bsky.social tells me this counts as optimism in our era: "The next president will be tasked with a massive rebuilding project, much as nations-including this one-have had to reconstruct themselves, sometimes for the better," after major wars. www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-cabi...
Elon, you have a problem. electrek.co/2025/05/23/t...
Tesla Full Self-Driving veers off road, flips car in scary crash driver couldn't prevent
A Tesla vehicle on the latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised update suddenly veered off road and flipped the car upside...
electrek.co
May 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Elon, you have a problem. electrek.co/2025/05/23/t...
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Tesla now accepts Cybertruck trade-ins, and the official resale loss is $35k over just 6,000 miles.
I repeat: according to Tesla itself a Cybertruck loses $5.60 cents per mile, not counting the cost of electricity, tires, etc.
Unprecedented levels of flop!
www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-...
I repeat: according to Tesla itself a Cybertruck loses $5.60 cents per mile, not counting the cost of electricity, tires, etc.
Unprecedented levels of flop!
www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-...
Tesla Starts Accepting Cybertruck Trade-Ins – According to Tesla, a Cybertruck Loses $35,000 Over 6,000 Miles ($5.6 Per Mile)
Tesla has reversed its policy barring Cybertruck trade-ins. A Cybertruck owner says Tesla offered him $65,400 for his $100,00 truck with 6,200 miles. This means, according to Tesla, a Cybertruck loses...
www.torquenews.com
May 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Tesla now accepts Cybertruck trade-ins, and the official resale loss is $35k over just 6,000 miles.
I repeat: according to Tesla itself a Cybertruck loses $5.60 cents per mile, not counting the cost of electricity, tires, etc.
Unprecedented levels of flop!
www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-...
I repeat: according to Tesla itself a Cybertruck loses $5.60 cents per mile, not counting the cost of electricity, tires, etc.
Unprecedented levels of flop!
www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-...
Photographers will be hard hit by coming price increases caused by what the WSJ dubbed: "the dumbest trade war in history." Sony products made in China will be going up by up to 35%.
photorumors.com/2025/05/15/s...
photorumors.com/2025/05/15/s...
Significant Sony price increase coming on May 19th - Photo Rumors
Here is the official price increase due to the Trump tariffs for all Sony products manufactured in China that will be effective this coming Monday, May 19, 2025 (previously reported here) - check the ...
photorumors.com
May 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Photographers will be hard hit by coming price increases caused by what the WSJ dubbed: "the dumbest trade war in history." Sony products made in China will be going up by up to 35%.
photorumors.com/2025/05/15/s...
photorumors.com/2025/05/15/s...
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Pres, Gagliardi, of the 🇺🇸 Federation of Musicians:
“We will not remain silent as 2 of our members Bruce Springsteen & Taylor Swift r singled out & personally attacked by the POTUS. S&S r not just brilliant musicians, they r role models & inspirations 2 millions of ppl in the US & across the🌍”
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
“We will not remain silent as 2 of our members Bruce Springsteen & Taylor Swift r singled out & personally attacked by the POTUS. S&S r not just brilliant musicians, they r role models & inspirations 2 millions of ppl in the US & across the🌍”
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
May 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Pres, Gagliardi, of the 🇺🇸 Federation of Musicians:
“We will not remain silent as 2 of our members Bruce Springsteen & Taylor Swift r singled out & personally attacked by the POTUS. S&S r not just brilliant musicians, they r role models & inspirations 2 millions of ppl in the US & across the🌍”
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
“We will not remain silent as 2 of our members Bruce Springsteen & Taylor Swift r singled out & personally attacked by the POTUS. S&S r not just brilliant musicians, they r role models & inspirations 2 millions of ppl in the US & across the🌍”
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Yes, we noticed. You're still here.
May 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Yes, we noticed. You're still here.
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When we get through this despicable period in America—and we will get through it—Americans will have learned why and how important government is to making life better.
May 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
When we get through this despicable period in America—and we will get through it—Americans will have learned why and how important government is to making life better.
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That's like the beginnings of a 1970s coup in a Latin American country
Breaking news: President Trump's June military parade in D.C. could cost $25 million to $45 million and involve dozens of war planes, hundreds of Army vehicles and thousands of soldiers sleeping in government office buildings.
Price tag for Trump’s military parade could reach $45 million
Soldiers will be housed in U.S. Department of Agriculture and General Services Administration buildings for days, an Army spokesman said.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
That's like the beginnings of a 1970s coup in a Latin American country
Trump now bringing in White Nationalist reinforcements to shore up his shrinking support. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05...
Trump Administration Live Updates: White South Africans Given Refugee Status Arrive in the U.S.
www.nytimes.com
May 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Trump now bringing in White Nationalist reinforcements to shore up his shrinking support. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05...
Complete with Gold toilets.
May 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Complete with Gold toilets.
It already has gold toilets, so he’s actually saving the American people that expense, said no one.
People say "You can't accuse Trump of corruption because the public thinks all politicians are crooks," but Obama and Biden didn't let Qatar buy them a new Air Force One and they definitely DIDN'T TAKE AIR FORCE ONE HOME WITH THEM
ABC reports Trump to take “flying palace” from Qatar and use it as temporary Air Force 1 before converting it to a personal possession.
May 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
It already has gold toilets, so he’s actually saving the American people that expense, said no one.
White House press secretary Leavitt said: “He left a life of luxury and a life of running a very successful real estate empire for public service.” wapo.st/3F3VQEW
In Mideast, Trump plans to focus on business deals, not geopolitics
The trip is expected to focus primarily on cementing trade ties. On the heels of Trump Organization business deals in the region, it also showcases the blurring of Trump’s private business ventures wi...
wapo.st
May 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
White House press secretary Leavitt said: “He left a life of luxury and a life of running a very successful real estate empire for public service.” wapo.st/3F3VQEW
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Newsom: I’ll give you a specific example: just this morning, in anticipation of meeting with Chinese counterparts in Geneva, he decided to negotiate against himself—the great negotiator—from 145% tariffs imposed on China, now he says, “Well, maybe it should be 80%.”
May 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Newsom: I’ll give you a specific example: just this morning, in anticipation of meeting with Chinese counterparts in Geneva, he decided to negotiate against himself—the great negotiator—from 145% tariffs imposed on China, now he says, “Well, maybe it should be 80%.”
She can’t even protect her own purse, leave alone our country.
Today, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem openly flouted the Supreme Court's order that the Trump admin facilitate the return of Abrego Garcia, saying there's "no scenario" where he comes back.
One Democratic senator called her comments "incredibly chilling." www.huffpost.com/entry/kristi...
One Democratic senator called her comments "incredibly chilling." www.huffpost.com/entry/kristi...
Kristi Noem Openly Flouts SCOTUS Order With 'Incredibly Chilling' Remark
Kristi Noem said the deported Maryland man “will not be coming back" despite a court order, a claim that one Democratic senator called "incredibly chilling."
www.huffpost.com
May 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
She can’t even protect her own purse, leave alone our country.
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The U.S. government has spent $3.57 trillion in fiscal year 2025 to (supposedly) "ensure the well-being of the people of the United States."
Compared to the federal spending of $3.25 trillion for the same period last year (Oct 2023 - Mar 2024) our federal spending has increased by $315 billion.
Compared to the federal spending of $3.25 trillion for the same period last year (Oct 2023 - Mar 2024) our federal spending has increased by $315 billion.
May 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The U.S. government has spent $3.57 trillion in fiscal year 2025 to (supposedly) "ensure the well-being of the people of the United States."
Compared to the federal spending of $3.25 trillion for the same period last year (Oct 2023 - Mar 2024) our federal spending has increased by $315 billion.
Compared to the federal spending of $3.25 trillion for the same period last year (Oct 2023 - Mar 2024) our federal spending has increased by $315 billion.
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Apple supplier Pegatron says tariffs will mean third world-style shortages for US. Thanks, MAGA.
appleinsider.com
April 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Apple supplier Pegatron says tariffs will mean third world-style shortages for US. Thanks, MAGA.
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This is humiliating
even Fox News is having a hard time spinning Trump's first 100 days
April 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This is humiliating
Must read. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Trump is wrapping up 100 days of historic failure
America has seen ruinous periods, but never when the president was the one knowingly causing the ruin.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Must read. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
What about denying FEMA funds for the LA Fires because California is a Blue state????
WSJ EDITORIAL BOARD: “.. The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that the government may not use federal benefits or funds to coerce parties to surrender their constitutional rights. This is what the Administration is doing ..”
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/opinion/dona...
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/opinion/dona...
April 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
What about denying FEMA funds for the LA Fires because California is a Blue state????
Recall the excitement after the original announcement compared to today with 2,500 unsold ClusterTrux gathering pollen. www.jalopnik.com/1829010/tesl...
Tesla Sitting On Thousands Of Unsold Cybertrucks As It Stops Accepting Its Own Cars As Trade-Ins - Jalopnik
Tesla can't find buyers for the current backlog of nearly 2,400, or $200 million worth of Cybertrucks, despite claiming over a million orders were received.
www.jalopnik.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Recall the excitement after the original announcement compared to today with 2,500 unsold ClusterTrux gathering pollen. www.jalopnik.com/1829010/tesl...
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If you liked the Great Depression you’ll love the Trump Depression
April 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
If you liked the Great Depression you’ll love the Trump Depression