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Glen Gilbert

@computerguyglen.bsky.social

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Humanist. Buddhism, meditation and yoga fascinate me 😉 … Believe … 💙 • Following does not mean I endorse

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Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you David Lettermen

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26d

David Letterman is right: you can't appease a tyrant.

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Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 14h

“Nantuckett • 3h
There is no difference between what Trump does and how someone would act if they were intentionally ruining the country”

[ ⬆️ a reply on Imgur to 🍊’s post on truth social as seen below ⬇️ ]

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Lou Lou 🩶 @theonetruelou.bsky.social · 17h

C’mon, Cali! #Prop50

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: President Obama comes out in favor of Prop 50 in California.

California, help protect democracy and return your ballots today!

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Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 17h

This is an interesting reframe! … *Maybe* this *is* a way for gop-ers to denounce their “support” of 🍊 w/o overtly identifying themselves. Wink-wink. Nod-nod. … it could work. … still, millions upon millions of people are, will still be, hurt on many levels. … sigh 😔 … we (truth) will prevail.

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Curly sue @moocowsue.bsky.social · 18h

Weaponizing the Espionage Act: What It Means for Whistleblowers, Reporters, and Democracy
He then translated that promise into action through regulatory proceedings, lawsuits, clearance revocations, and restrictions on press access.
www.justsecurity.org/122491/weapo...

Weaponizing the Espionage Act: What It Means for Whistleblowers, Reporters, and Democracy

How the Trump administration could weaponize the Espionage Act and its chilling effect to control the press and justify suppression.

www.justsecurity.org

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PoliticsGirl @politicsgirl.bsky.social · 1d

Yup.

Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 1d

Chris Christie: “Thie is no longer, the Department of Justice, is no longer the premier prosecuting office in America. What it is now is a capo regime who goes out and executes hits when directed by the Don to do so. That’s what it is.”

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Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 1d

Please share 💔

National Guard should be sent to #Alaska not Chicago,Portland, or LA

Cathy 🖤 💀 🧡 @coco.sheshed.rocks · 1d

Please share 💔

National Guard should be sent to #Alaska not Chicago,Portland, or LA

#SheShed #AlaskaFlooding

Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 1d

Yes. How do we edit typos in our own posts?

weareallpopes.bsky.social @weareallpopes.bsky.social · 1d

Cool! But his do I edit typos?

#weneedaneditbutton

Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe this is ai? 🤖

Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 1d

Hey Matt! (@paleofuture.bsky.social) … you forgot to add the “/s” to your post. … Right? … Right?

a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face and saying right tob .

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face and saying right tob .

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Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 2d

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Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 2d

WHAT! THE! PHUKK!!???

This is what’s being said, supported behind the scenes (to/for red audiences), used as an invitation to join ice and work for jeezus?!????… A virtual (no - this is really going on) pied piper call!? … again: W.T.F.?!? 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻

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Miranda 🖤🤍💜 @doomscroling.bsky.social · 3d

Someone who thinks that dagging children from their homes in the dark of night & zip tying them, assaulting priests, & violating American's rights....makes "jesus smile" is someone who is a bad person, not an "avenging angel".

Those who join ice are abusive cowards.

#Pinks

Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 2d

I’m sure ( 🤞🏽 ) attorneys will/ are making note of his words. … gonna bitecha’ in yer patootie on the rebound, mr 🍊 <insert wicked cackle here>

George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 2d

Firing someone purely for their political affiliation is illegal and is a violation of free speech.

Tweet from The Bulwark: “Q: ‘How many layoffs have you authorized?’ Trump: ‘A lot. It will be Democrat oriented… They should be Democrat oriented. It will be a lot and we’ll announce the numbers over the next couple of days... Many of them will be fired.’”
Below, a photo shows Donald Trump speaking to reporters in the Oval Office surrounded by staff and press.

Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 2d

*Letterman 😊

Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 4d

This is what it (djt’s 2025 plan) looks like to me. … cause enough crises across America (layoffs, Republican ‘shutdown’ of govt, pulling/ preventing funding of humanitarian assistance via closing/ cutting depts/ employees, etc) and people may (tend to revolt). HOW TO STAY CALM AND CARRY ON? 🇺🇸💙🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇦

Republicans R Evil 👿 @republicansrevil.bsky.social · 4d

Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 4d

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 4d

Elected Republicans are getting desperate. Their lies are getting more ridiculous. They’re now trying to discourage protest by claiming No Kings will be a hate rally with terrorists. Millions of Americans have the chance to demonstrate how wrong they are.

www.americaamerica.news/p/will-you-s...

Will You Stand Up for the Right of Peaceful Protest?

A Saturday Prompt

www.americaamerica.news

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 4d

fortune.com/2025/10/10/b...

A little good news this Saturday Morning
Without fanfare the former Mrs Bezos always delivers
I admire her so much
DIVERSITY,EQUITY, and INCLUSION
This will help so many students
Billionaires with a heart
Thank you MacKenzie
Why doesn't the media report on this?

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott doubles down on DEI with $42 million donation | Fortune

In a signal to nonprofits and boardrooms, the Yield Giving philanthropist is backing diversity and equity with no‑strings grants—building on more than $19 billion she’s distributed in five years.

fortune.com

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Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING NEWS

www.reddit.com/r/illinois/s...

From the illinois community on Reddit: BREAKING NEWS

Explore this post and more from the illinois community

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Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 4d

Idiot with too much “power,” which was bartered(?) with others (billionaires & their ilk). …

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Meidas_SocietysChild @societyschild.bsky.social · 4d

More information about today's visit to Walter Reed-

😂🤣💀

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Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 4d

Nice! This mnemonic is sweet. You did, are doing great. 👍🏽🌻😊

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 4d

Argentina gets $20 billion, Qatar gets an airbase in Iowa, while our soldiers are being fed by food banks. Orgs like Army Emergency Relief are stepping in amidst Trump’s shutdown, and you can make a donation at any of the links in this thread:

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KSlatteryResist @kslatteryresist.bsky.social · 5d

See this? In Long Beach @robertgarcia.bsky.social @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov

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Glen Gilbert @computerguyglen.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks for these two accounts to follow, @kslatteryresist.bsky.social 🌻😊🙏

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Adam Rifkin 🐼 @ifindkarma.bsky.social · Nov 21

“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness… The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live…is…victory.” Howard Zinn

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