Phil Shepski
@artzey.bsky.social
Retired operations director, happily married, artist, progressive.
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Trump knew this would happen. Send soldiers to gun infested cities and sooner or later one of them would get shot. Then all he has to do is declare an insurrection, flood the country with military, and institute a dictatorship.
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Trump knew this would happen. Send soldiers to gun infested cities and sooner or later one of them would get shot. Then all he has to do is declare an insurrection, flood the country with military, and institute a dictatorship.
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I am a pacifist
Most people I interact with, both liberal & conservative, actively campaign for me to abandon my beliefs (to varying degrees or re: certain groups)
On BlueSky & IRL, people try to persuade me into adopting a positive philosophy toward violence
Why is my pacifism so offensive?
Most people I interact with, both liberal & conservative, actively campaign for me to abandon my beliefs (to varying degrees or re: certain groups)
On BlueSky & IRL, people try to persuade me into adopting a positive philosophy toward violence
Why is my pacifism so offensive?
October 18, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I am a pacifist
Most people I interact with, both liberal & conservative, actively campaign for me to abandon my beliefs (to varying degrees or re: certain groups)
On BlueSky & IRL, people try to persuade me into adopting a positive philosophy toward violence
Why is my pacifism so offensive?
Most people I interact with, both liberal & conservative, actively campaign for me to abandon my beliefs (to varying degrees or re: certain groups)
On BlueSky & IRL, people try to persuade me into adopting a positive philosophy toward violence
Why is my pacifism so offensive?
It is easier to tear down than to build up. It’s going to be a long and difficult slog repairing all the damage left by Trump and his mad followers. It will take decades of good leadership and good people doing hard things that will only bear fruit in the future. In the end Trump is a bad storm .
November 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
It is easier to tear down than to build up. It’s going to be a long and difficult slog repairing all the damage left by Trump and his mad followers. It will take decades of good leadership and good people doing hard things that will only bear fruit in the future. In the end Trump is a bad storm .
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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The media needs to stop calling it a peace plan. It's a Republican surrender plan for Europe. Why? Because Republicans have embraced fascist plutocracy and Europe isn't.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/23/e...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/23/e...
Trump’s signals to Zelensky and Europe: Accept this plan or you’re on your own | CNN
The 28-point plan hammered out by US and Russian envoys and put to Ukraine this week came with a deadline and an implicit threat: Sign up or face the risk of being abandoned.
www.cnn.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The media needs to stop calling it a peace plan. It's a Republican surrender plan for Europe. Why? Because Republicans have embraced fascist plutocracy and Europe isn't.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/23/e...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/23/e...
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When Trump admin officials get asked why a certain sector of the economy is so bad, 90% of the time their answers begin with “we inherited.” Did everyone forget what Biden inherited in Jan 2021? Or what Obama inherited in Jan 2009? When are Republicans ever responsible?
November 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
When Trump admin officials get asked why a certain sector of the economy is so bad, 90% of the time their answers begin with “we inherited.” Did everyone forget what Biden inherited in Jan 2021? Or what Obama inherited in Jan 2009? When are Republicans ever responsible?
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Trump moves to punish gov’t workers who expose illegal activity www.defiance.news/p/news-trump...
NEWS: Trump moves to punish gov’t workers who expose illegal activity
New rules would strip protections for federal employees who blow the whistle.
www.defiance.news
November 24, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Trump moves to punish gov’t workers who expose illegal activity www.defiance.news/p/news-trump...
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The Defense Department opened an investigation into Senator Mark Kelly (a former Navy captain and astronaut) after he appeared in a video urging service members to reject unlawful commands.
November 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The Defense Department opened an investigation into Senator Mark Kelly (a former Navy captain and astronaut) after he appeared in a video urging service members to reject unlawful commands.
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One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre's last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at age 111
One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre's last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at age 111
One of the last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma has died. Viola Ford Fletcher was 111.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre's last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at age 111
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Since 2000, political donations from the richest 100 Americans have increased nearly 140x.
They collectively spent over $1B in 2024, amounting to 1 in every 13 dollars spent during the election.
Is it any wonder why so many regular people feel like they no longer have a voice?
They collectively spent over $1B in 2024, amounting to 1 in every 13 dollars spent during the election.
Is it any wonder why so many regular people feel like they no longer have a voice?
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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Since 2000, political donations from the richest 100 Americans have increased nearly 140x.
They collectively spent over $1B in 2024, amounting to 1 in every 13 dollars spent during the election.
Is it any wonder why so many regular people feel like they no longer have a voice?
They collectively spent over $1B in 2024, amounting to 1 in every 13 dollars spent during the election.
Is it any wonder why so many regular people feel like they no longer have a voice?
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Their anti-intellectualism and misogyny are on full display.
Department Of Education No Longer Considers Nursing A 'Professional Degree' Thanks To 'Big Beautiful Bill'
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November 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Their anti-intellectualism and misogyny are on full display.
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This plaque is posted at West Point. Alcoholic TV talk show chatterbox Pete Hegseth wants to court-martial Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for repeating what is written on it.
November 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This plaque is posted at West Point. Alcoholic TV talk show chatterbox Pete Hegseth wants to court-martial Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for repeating what is written on it.
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Tyson is one of just a few companies that controls the entire meat market.
Just last month, it paid $85M to settle charges it illegally conspired with other meatpackers to raise pork prices.
Corporate monopolies are great for executives and a raw deal for everyone else.
Just last month, it paid $85M to settle charges it illegally conspired with other meatpackers to raise pork prices.
Corporate monopolies are great for executives and a raw deal for everyone else.
Tyson CEO Donnie King made $22.7 million last year.
The week before Thanksgiving, he told 3,200 workers in Lexington, Nebraska that they're losing their jobs.
The week before Thanksgiving, he told 3,200 workers in Lexington, Nebraska that they're losing their jobs.
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Tyson is one of just a few companies that controls the entire meat market.
Just last month, it paid $85M to settle charges it illegally conspired with other meatpackers to raise pork prices.
Corporate monopolies are great for executives and a raw deal for everyone else.
Just last month, it paid $85M to settle charges it illegally conspired with other meatpackers to raise pork prices.
Corporate monopolies are great for executives and a raw deal for everyone else.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Astronaut. Navy captain. Combat veteran. Public servant. If Mark Kelly isn't your definition of an American hero, it's time to get a new dictionary.
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Astronaut. Navy captain. Combat veteran. Public servant. If Mark Kelly isn't your definition of an American hero, it's time to get a new dictionary.
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The bill last numbered H.R. 9495 would empower the Treasury Secretary to designate any nonprofit the Secretary wishes to kill a “terrorist supporting organization” and revoke the tax-exempt status on which it depends for survival. Unconstitutional but lethal in the harm it would do while in force.
November 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The bill last numbered H.R. 9495 would empower the Treasury Secretary to designate any nonprofit the Secretary wishes to kill a “terrorist supporting organization” and revoke the tax-exempt status on which it depends for survival. Unconstitutional but lethal in the harm it would do while in force.
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Right on!
Alabama finally has someone ready to fight for the Alabama instead of letting Tuberville, a non-resident drifter, run his mouth from Florida.
Doug is stepping in with actual roots, actual plans, and an actual stake in the future of the state.
#DougForAlabama
Alabama finally has someone ready to fight for the Alabama instead of letting Tuberville, a non-resident drifter, run his mouth from Florida.
Doug is stepping in with actual roots, actual plans, and an actual stake in the future of the state.
#DougForAlabama
So I’ve made it official folks: I’ve filed the paperwork to run for Governor of Alabama. It’s time to remind this state of who we are and what we can accomplish together.
#DougForAlabama
#DougForAlabama
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Right on!
Alabama finally has someone ready to fight for the Alabama instead of letting Tuberville, a non-resident drifter, run his mouth from Florida.
Doug is stepping in with actual roots, actual plans, and an actual stake in the future of the state.
#DougForAlabama
Alabama finally has someone ready to fight for the Alabama instead of letting Tuberville, a non-resident drifter, run his mouth from Florida.
Doug is stepping in with actual roots, actual plans, and an actual stake in the future of the state.
#DougForAlabama
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He literally tweeted this out.
“SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
This plaque is displayed at West Point. It’s the law. Not sedition.
“SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
This plaque is displayed at West Point. It’s the law. Not sedition.
November 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
He literally tweeted this out.
“SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
This plaque is displayed at West Point. It’s the law. Not sedition.
“SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
This plaque is displayed at West Point. It’s the law. Not sedition.
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Water bills in Scotland will be, on average £113 lower than in England this year.
🏴 That’s the power of public ownership, don’t let Labour get their hands on Scotland’s water 👇
🏴 That’s the power of public ownership, don’t let Labour get their hands on Scotland’s water 👇
November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Water bills in Scotland will be, on average £113 lower than in England this year.
🏴 That’s the power of public ownership, don’t let Labour get their hands on Scotland’s water 👇
🏴 That’s the power of public ownership, don’t let Labour get their hands on Scotland’s water 👇
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I can't put into the words the visceral hatred I feel towards the administration in the US. The pain their behaviour is causing to Ukrainians is unforgivable.
Ukrainians have russians terrorising them with missiles & drones. Now the US is terrorising them with russian demands for capitulation.
Ukrainians have russians terrorising them with missiles & drones. Now the US is terrorising them with russian demands for capitulation.
November 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I can't put into the words the visceral hatred I feel towards the administration in the US. The pain their behaviour is causing to Ukrainians is unforgivable.
Ukrainians have russians terrorising them with missiles & drones. Now the US is terrorising them with russian demands for capitulation.
Ukrainians have russians terrorising them with missiles & drones. Now the US is terrorising them with russian demands for capitulation.
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ICE Detains High School Citizen by Smashing Into His Car During Lunch newrepublic.com/post/203600/...
ICE Detains High School Citizen by Smashing Into His Car During Lunch
ICE agents violently arrested a high school student on his lunch break—after he told them he’s American.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
ICE Detains High School Citizen by Smashing Into His Car During Lunch newrepublic.com/post/203600/...