@bobruth12.bsky.social
Pragmatic idealist. Not a cheerleader.
Not interested in dunking on anyone. Crave info (esp nuances & below the radar items) & solutions.
❌👑 Mutual Aid Friday, Nov 28,
2-4 Winn Dixie parking lot 🚫👑
Not interested in dunking on anyone. Crave info (esp nuances & below the radar items) & solutions.
❌👑 Mutual Aid Friday, Nov 28,
2-4 Winn Dixie parking lot 🚫👑
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Many of us are echoing @timothysnyder.bsky.social's lesson in On Tyranny, "Do not obey in advance.”
A no less vital admonition that deserves attn:
STAND OUT
“...without that unease, there is no freedom. The moment you set an example, the spell of the status quo is broken, and others will follow."
A no less vital admonition that deserves attn:
STAND OUT
“...without that unease, there is no freedom. The moment you set an example, the spell of the status quo is broken, and others will follow."
Stand UP, Stand OUT
This is transparency!
Let's see admin match it by releasing the testimony
Let's see admin match it by releasing the testimony
December 20, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This is transparency!
Let's see admin match it by releasing the testimony
Let's see admin match it by releasing the testimony
The MOST TRANSPARENT president in history
So the "most transparent president in history" won't let Jack Smith's testimony become public. He's got them holding back tens of thousands of Epstein documents, haven't seen his taxes, his school records, and no one knows why the East Wing was destroyed before he even had ballroom plans. Yeah.
December 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The MOST TRANSPARENT president in history
Epstein & Trmp ⬇️
The "playboys"
The "playboys"
December 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Epstein & Trmp ⬇️
The "playboys"
The "playboys"
Jack Smith:
brave, honest, admirable
brave, honest, admirable
December 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Jack Smith:
brave, honest, admirable
brave, honest, admirable
The Uniter strikes again!
December 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The Uniter strikes again!
Pretty straightforward.
MAGA: take note
MAGA: take note
BREAKING: Jack Smith just revealed that Trump broke the law, in his statement to the House.
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Pretty straightforward.
MAGA: take note
MAGA: take note
If you're calling R congressperson to encourage him/her to vote for extension of ACA subsidies, this might be a good way to get through--
(bc they're going to push back on a quintessentially Democratic argument)
IMO, this R approach may be more likely to get the vote
www.npr.org/2025/12/17/n...
(bc they're going to push back on a quintessentially Democratic argument)
IMO, this R approach may be more likely to get the vote
www.npr.org/2025/12/17/n...
December 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
If you're calling R congressperson to encourage him/her to vote for extension of ACA subsidies, this might be a good way to get through--
(bc they're going to push back on a quintessentially Democratic argument)
IMO, this R approach may be more likely to get the vote
www.npr.org/2025/12/17/n...
(bc they're going to push back on a quintessentially Democratic argument)
IMO, this R approach may be more likely to get the vote
www.npr.org/2025/12/17/n...
Being thoughtful abt reaching your audience is one thing.
But primarily playing for your audience's approval, that's something else... and can lead down a bankrupt road
But primarily playing for your audience's approval, that's something else... and can lead down a bankrupt road
December 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Being thoughtful abt reaching your audience is one thing.
But primarily playing for your audience's approval, that's something else... and can lead down a bankrupt road
But primarily playing for your audience's approval, that's something else... and can lead down a bankrupt road
Thread: Martina. Bulgaria, Georgia.
Step up. Stand out.
Before it doesn't matter
Step up. Stand out.
Before it doesn't matter
"I defected from a totalitarian regime, and like hell am I going to be cowed again," & "I'm pissed off as hell about people capitulating to Trump"
She warns that people voting for such leaders are choosing "the same ball of wax" she fled, where figures dictate life, rights, & feelings.
Thread 1/5🧵
She warns that people voting for such leaders are choosing "the same ball of wax" she fled, where figures dictate life, rights, & feelings.
Thread 1/5🧵
December 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Thread: Martina. Bulgaria, Georgia.
Step up. Stand out.
Before it doesn't matter
Step up. Stand out.
Before it doesn't matter
Reposted
December 15, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Rob Reiner was more than an amazing movie director to me.
He was one of our strongest public advocates for @TheDemCoalition, part of our Impeachment Task Force.
He was one of America's foremost voices of reason and wisest defenders of democracy.
Rob is an American treasure.
He was one of our strongest public advocates for @TheDemCoalition, part of our Impeachment Task Force.
He was one of America's foremost voices of reason and wisest defenders of democracy.
Rob is an American treasure.
December 15, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Rob Reiner was more than an amazing movie director to me.
He was one of our strongest public advocates for @TheDemCoalition, part of our Impeachment Task Force.
He was one of America's foremost voices of reason and wisest defenders of democracy.
Rob is an American treasure.
He was one of our strongest public advocates for @TheDemCoalition, part of our Impeachment Task Force.
He was one of America's foremost voices of reason and wisest defenders of democracy.
Rob is an American treasure.
Immigrant hero
December 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Immigrant hero
Norwegians ain't immigrating
December 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Norwegians ain't immigrating
Healthcare Lying
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December 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Healthcare Lying
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Reposted
“He is not unstoppable and you are not without power”
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."
December 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
“He is not unstoppable and you are not without power”
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
December 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
True, i was quite surprised learning that history. We didn't approach WWII as unified nation opposing fascism at all
US engaging in ‘extreme rightwing tropes’ reminiscent of 1930s, British MPs warn
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
US engaging in ‘extreme rightwing tropes’ reminiscent of 1930s, British MPs warn
House of Commons calls on Keir Starmer to condemn Donald Trump’s ‘interference’ in European politics
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
True, i was quite surprised learning that history. We didn't approach WWII as unified nation opposing fascism at all
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It is absolutely wild that the guy who won’t stop yelling about law and order is now personally stepping in to keep January 6 documents hidden from the police officers who were attacked that day. He knows exactly what’s in those files and he is terrified the country will see it.
December 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It is absolutely wild that the guy who won’t stop yelling about law and order is now personally stepping in to keep January 6 documents hidden from the police officers who were attacked that day. He knows exactly what’s in those files and he is terrified the country will see it.
But, of course....
December 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
But, of course....
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This is a perfect example as to why we need AI regulation yesterday.
AI cannot be the arbiter of whether human beings can live or die. This is an excuse for insurance companies to fire human workers and make our healthcare system even more nightmarish for a quick buck.
AI cannot be the arbiter of whether human beings can live or die. This is an excuse for insurance companies to fire human workers and make our healthcare system even more nightmarish for a quick buck.
"Starting Jan. 1, in six states selected to take part in a federal pilot program, traditional Medicare recipients will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered --
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
www.kuow.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This is a perfect example as to why we need AI regulation yesterday.
AI cannot be the arbiter of whether human beings can live or die. This is an excuse for insurance companies to fire human workers and make our healthcare system even more nightmarish for a quick buck.
AI cannot be the arbiter of whether human beings can live or die. This is an excuse for insurance companies to fire human workers and make our healthcare system even more nightmarish for a quick buck.
And i used to think R's were serious abt fiscal responsibility. 🙄🙄🙄
December 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
And i used to think R's were serious abt fiscal responsibility. 🙄🙄🙄
Beautiful story of ppl standing up, standing out, doing good ❣️
♥️ “ICE looked at that school, saw a community standing up for families, and decided it wasn’t worth it.”
December 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Beautiful story of ppl standing up, standing out, doing good ❣️
This totally sucks. Paramount+ is owned by the Ellisons, strong trump supporters.
Its a push to control all major media outlets (P+ recently bought CBS).
The more they buy, the more propaganda can be repeated over & over
www.npr.org/2025/12/08/n...
Its a push to control all major media outlets (P+ recently bought CBS).
The more they buy, the more propaganda can be repeated over & over
www.npr.org/2025/12/08/n...
December 9, 2025 at 12:56 AM
This totally sucks. Paramount+ is owned by the Ellisons, strong trump supporters.
Its a push to control all major media outlets (P+ recently bought CBS).
The more they buy, the more propaganda can be repeated over & over
www.npr.org/2025/12/08/n...
Its a push to control all major media outlets (P+ recently bought CBS).
The more they buy, the more propaganda can be repeated over & over
www.npr.org/2025/12/08/n...
This would be a tragic abuse of power, leading to full-blown dictatorship
www.npr.org/2025/12/08/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/08/n...
Supreme Court to hear case that could vastly expand presidential powers
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies.
www.npr.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This would be a tragic abuse of power, leading to full-blown dictatorship
www.npr.org/2025/12/08/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/08/n...
@ 5:20-6:00, "stand up for whatever you believe in! Why would you not!?"
There are better versions of this sing, but i like that little commentary by sly
music.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_5...
There are better versions of this sing, but i like that little commentary by sly
music.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_5...
Sly & the Family Stone - Stand! (Live)
YouTube video by ShoutFactoryVEVO
music.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM
@ 5:20-6:00, "stand up for whatever you believe in! Why would you not!?"
There are better versions of this sing, but i like that little commentary by sly
music.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_5...
There are better versions of this sing, but i like that little commentary by sly
music.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_5...