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Bill Fenstermaker

@billyfens.bsky.social

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Heretic and apostate. I am the woke mob.

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Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · Jan 11

Using "social media" to keep up with current news events is akin to looking up a cow's butt to find out what's for dinner.

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 20h

Someone really needs to start asking these folks, point blank, "Doesn't it hurt your soul at least a little to keep lying for Mr. Trump? I mean. Are you feeling OK?"

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 20h

Vladimir Putin is officially a "President."
Viktor Orbán is officially a "Prime Minister"
Aleksandr Lukashenko is officially a "President"

For reference:
worldpopulationreview.com/country-rank...

Autocratic Countries 2025

Discover population, economy, health, and more with the most comprehensive global statistics at your fingertips.

worldpopulationreview.com

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 20h

The challenge of protests against a rising autocracy is that many will not believe there is a threat until the autocrat "officially" coronates themselves.

"No Kings" isn't just against ONE man.
It's about growing a Constitutional Democratic Republic with a BALANCE of Powers and voting that matters.

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Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 4d

www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...

What can Americans learn from Stalinism?

Some historians argue that President Trump is using a Stalinist-style playbook to amass power, silence his enemies and suppress science. What Americans should know about notorious Soviet dictator Jose...

www.wbur.org

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 7d

Enjoy wikipedia while you can.
They recently updated the page on "fascism."

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 7d

Some day soon, some fool lawyer is gonna take a case supporting that an AI bot should not need to answer the "I am human" challenge.

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 9d

"Everybody has five minutes."

www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...

The big impact of small interactions

A stranger holding the door open for you. A friendly wave from a neighbor. An angry driver cuts you off. The new book "The Social Biome" reveals how 'everyday communication connects and shapes us.'

www.wbur.org

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 10d

"Ich bin wirklich froh, dass unser großer Führer es endlich illegal gemacht hat, sich gegen die Regierung auszusprechen..."

Some German circa April 1933.

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 11d

Dear Congressperson:

If you are not pushing to remove Mr. Trump and Mr Miller from their offices for attempting to start a civil war, you are obviously a RINO - Representative in Name Only and no longer supporting the Constitution or working for your State.

Please, readjust your vision.

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 14d

Do not buy Christmas gifts. Just Give.

One of the best sources for news and in depth reporting:
pledge.wnyc.org (www.wnyc.org/StationToSta... )

To battle for everyone:
www.aclu.org

To keep Religion out of Politics:
www.au.org

&/or

To see equality for all:
www.hrc.org

Thanks in advance.

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 14d

Phew.
Even with a 50% increase in Electricity generation costs, having no kids at home means our Sept. electricity bill was less than August.

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 16d

and with pictures:
stopproject2025comic.org

Stop Project 2025 Comic

Trump's Project 2025 is a detailed plan to shut you up, and shut you out. Don’t let it do either. Read on, then vote.

stopproject2025comic.org

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 16d

Now that Mr. Trump has admitted that Project 2025 was the plan all along, check to see what it may mean for you:

www.25and.me?topics=

25and.me: How Does Project 2025 Affect Me?

See how 2025 will affect the things YOU care about

www.25and.me

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 17d

And then Palpatine said "execute order 66."

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 18d

Please. Make a plan for voting this November.

In PA, the choice to retain State Supreme court judges may decide if we get to vote in 2026.

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 19d

I'm considering having people take pictures of me walking my German Shepherd all over Lebanon, PA in my "ANTIFA" hat so we can all start telling Trump, "ANTIFA is in Lebanon. They are walking the dog. They don't walk their cat. They are greeting the children of the people who live there."

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 19d

Polls show we are swimming very in different media sewage.

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 22d

Since elected, his approval numbers have always been under 49.81%

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 23d

Anyone have any insights as to the GOP endgame for all the advertising to oust current PA Supreme Court members?

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25d

The richest man on earth owns X.

The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.

The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.

See the problem here?

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Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 26d

Water has been linked to instances of drowning.
FDA recommends sticking to Brawndo.

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 27d

Palpatine has vowed to "end this rebellion."

Rebellion has friends everywhere.

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 29d

What I expect to see at some point soon while I'm walking my dog while wearing my "ANTIFA" hat.

a man in a trench coat and tie is standing in front of trees in a park .

ALT: a man in a trench coat and tie is standing in front of trees in a park .

media.tenor.com

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · 29d

Psst

There's another thing going on Oct. 18th
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS in Washington, D.C. · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

Bill Fenstermaker @billyfens.bsky.social · Sep 19

And a whole bunch of 80's kids just flashed back to happier days watching The Wonderful World of Disney on a Sunday night with their family. Michael Eisner always appeared on screen like a nice fella.