JB
@jbonbluesky.bsky.social
I am passionate about democracy, equality, public education and the ethics of those in elected office. I am inspired by Ukraine and all who fight authoritarianism. I enjoy travel, history, new tech, old cars, music & golf. Yes, I have dry sense of humor.
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JB
@jbonbluesky.bsky.social
· Jan 8
#USPolitics #Democracy #Fascism #Plutocracy #Oligarchy #Kleptocracy #Kakistocracy
Waiting for January 20. 😔
Waiting for January 20. 😔
Worse than being an unreliable ally, Trump’s America has aligned itself with corrupt crony capitalist dictatorships run by murderous despots.
#Democracy #Politics #Europe #USPolitics #Corruption #Kleptocracy
#Democracy #Politics #Europe #USPolitics #Corruption #Kleptocracy
Europe needs a plan for decoupling from America on.ft.com/4pD4ewL | opinion
Europe needs a plan for decoupling from America
The EU must make itself minimally vulnerable to inevitable US pressure
on.ft.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Worse than being an unreliable ally, Trump’s America has aligned itself with corrupt crony capitalist dictatorships run by murderous despots.
#Democracy #Politics #Europe #USPolitics #Corruption #Kleptocracy
#Democracy #Politics #Europe #USPolitics #Corruption #Kleptocracy
How much does Trump charge for a pardon?
Maybe he just likes wealthy white-collar criminals.
Is this MAGA?
#Pardons #Corruption #Kleptocracy #Immunity
Maybe he just likes wealthy white-collar criminals.
Is this MAGA?
#Pardons #Corruption #Kleptocracy #Immunity
SCOOP: David Gentile reported to prison on Nov. 14 to begin a 7-year sentence for what prosecutors described as a $1.6B scheme that defrauded thousands of victims.
Trump commuted Gentile's sentence 12 days later, freeing him from prison.
Trump commuted Gentile's sentence 12 days later, freeing him from prison.
Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
How much does Trump charge for a pardon?
Maybe he just likes wealthy white-collar criminals.
Is this MAGA?
#Pardons #Corruption #Kleptocracy #Immunity
Maybe he just likes wealthy white-collar criminals.
Is this MAGA?
#Pardons #Corruption #Kleptocracy #Immunity
Who is Trump trying to extort with this move?
Drug cartels? The Venezuelan government?
Drug cartels? The Venezuelan government?
Flight tracker shows Venezuela airspace after Trump orders shutdown
Flight tracker shows Venezuela airspace after Trump orders shutdown
Flight tracker shows Venezuela airspace after Trump orders shutdown
www.independent.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Who is Trump trying to extort with this move?
Drug cartels? The Venezuelan government?
Drug cartels? The Venezuelan government?
Aren’t they paying attention?
To survive, Taiwan simply needs to bribe… uh, I mean “be nice” to Trump.
#Democracy #China #Taiwan #USPolitics #Corruption #Kleptocracy
To survive, Taiwan simply needs to bribe… uh, I mean “be nice” to Trump.
#Democracy #China #Taiwan #USPolitics #Corruption #Kleptocracy
China is bearing down on Taiwan – enabled by Trump’s weakness and vacillation | Simon Tisdall
China is bearing down on Taiwan – enabled by Trump’s weakness and vacillation | Simon Tisdall
The US hasn’t just left Ukraine vulnerable; it is also provoking Xi’s intensifying attitude towards what he considers a renegade province, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Aren’t they paying attention?
To survive, Taiwan simply needs to bribe… uh, I mean “be nice” to Trump.
#Democracy #China #Taiwan #USPolitics #Corruption #Kleptocracy
To survive, Taiwan simply needs to bribe… uh, I mean “be nice” to Trump.
#Democracy #China #Taiwan #USPolitics #Corruption #Kleptocracy
#USPolitics
MAGA, you got played.
Oligarchs understood the plan. “America First” meant your benefits are cut so billionaires can get another tax cut.
MAGA, you got played.
Oligarchs understood the plan. “America First” meant your benefits are cut so billionaires can get another tax cut.
The president and Republicans are doing all they can to gut government programs that help the less fortunate.
The Struggle of Living on SNAP as Trump Attacks Food Assistance
bit.ly
November 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM
#USPolitics
MAGA, you got played.
Oligarchs understood the plan. “America First” meant your benefits are cut so billionaires can get another tax cut.
MAGA, you got played.
Oligarchs understood the plan. “America First” meant your benefits are cut so billionaires can get another tax cut.
Our social media feeds are full of fake AI created photos & videos.
It became a problem when AI pushed out the real artists & legit news content.
#Technology #Tech #AI #AIslop #Art #News
It became a problem when AI pushed out the real artists & legit news content.
#Technology #Tech #AI #AIslop #Art #News
There's no one way to be absolutely sure about a video's authenticity, but experts say there are some simple clues that can help. n.pr/3MdlYQQ
AI video slop is everywhere, take our quiz to try and spot it
There's no one way to be absolutely sure about a video's authenticity, but experts say there are some simple clues that can help.
n.pr
November 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
These polls are total BS.
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The president's approval rating among younger adults has increased by 21 percentage points in a month, according to new polling.
Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Suddenly Shifts With Gen Z
www.newsweek.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
These polls are total BS.
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To offset data center demand driving up electrical costs, why don’t local governments enact a law requiring high power users to pay a higher rate protecting normal residential/small business users from the increased costs?
Seems like an easy fix.
#Virginia #Technology #Tech #NoVA #DataCenters
Seems like an easy fix.
#Virginia #Technology #Tech #NoVA #DataCenters
Proponents say data centers bring localities enormous revenues and opportunities. Opponents raise concerns about their big demands for power and compatibility with neighborhoods.
Northern Virginia 'ground zero' for living with data centers
Proponents say data centers bring localities enormous revenues and opportunities. Opponents raise concerns about their big demands for power and compatibility with neighborhoods.
richmond.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
To offset data center demand driving up electrical costs, why don’t local governments enact a law requiring high power users to pay a higher rate protecting normal residential/small business users from the increased costs?
Seems like an easy fix.
#Virginia #Technology #Tech #NoVA #DataCenters
Seems like an easy fix.
#Virginia #Technology #Tech #NoVA #DataCenters
#Documentary #Ukraine #War #Russia #War
Modern drone warfare in no man’s land. The horrors of frontline combat as Ukrainians fight to retake land from the Russian invaders.
Streaming now on #PBS
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
Modern drone warfare in no man’s land. The horrors of frontline combat as Ukrainians fight to retake land from the Russian invaders.
Streaming now on #PBS
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
2000 Meters to Andriivka (official trailer) | FRONTLINE
YouTube video by FRONTLINE PBS | Official
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 1:12 AM
#Documentary #Ukraine #War #Russia #War
Modern drone warfare in no man’s land. The horrors of frontline combat as Ukrainians fight to retake land from the Russian invaders.
Streaming now on #PBS
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
Modern drone warfare in no man’s land. The horrors of frontline combat as Ukrainians fight to retake land from the Russian invaders.
Streaming now on #PBS
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
Pink Cactus
Next to hiking trail in Big Bend National Park, Texas. I believe it’s an opuntia macrocentra.
Next to hiking trail in Big Bend National Park, Texas. I believe it’s an opuntia macrocentra.
November 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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This should terrify every American - and all of our global allies.
#USPolitics #GOP #Republicans #Trump #MAGA #Democracy #Fascism #Autocracy
#USPolitics #GOP #Republicans #Trump #MAGA #Democracy #Fascism #Autocracy
They tried to overturn the 2020 US election. Now, they hold power in Trump’s Washington
They tried to overturn the 2020 US election. Now, they hold power in Trump’s Washington
Those who tried to overturn the 2020 election now occupy key federal roles, shaping rules and sowing doubt for 2026
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This should terrify every American - and all of our global allies.
#USPolitics #GOP #Republicans #Trump #MAGA #Democracy #Fascism #Autocracy
#USPolitics #GOP #Republicans #Trump #MAGA #Democracy #Fascism #Autocracy
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Given what they’ve allowed him to do so far, I can’t imagine Republicans *ever* admitting Trump is mentally incapable. Criticizing Trump is absolutely verboten. The GOP and their media shills (and the Secret Service BTW) will ignore, excuse or justify *anything* Trump does.
Anything.
Anything.
November 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Given what they’ve allowed him to do so far, I can’t imagine Republicans *ever* admitting Trump is mentally incapable. Criticizing Trump is absolutely verboten. The GOP and their media shills (and the Secret Service BTW) will ignore, excuse or justify *anything* Trump does.
Anything.
Anything.
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Exactly. Trump’s “peace” negotiations are all about Trump and only about Trump.
Saving lives in Ukraine does not even enter Trump’s greedy, self-centered narcissistic mind.
Saving lives in Ukraine does not even enter Trump’s greedy, self-centered narcissistic mind.
November 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Exactly. Trump’s “peace” negotiations are all about Trump and only about Trump.
Saving lives in Ukraine does not even enter Trump’s greedy, self-centered narcissistic mind.
Saving lives in Ukraine does not even enter Trump’s greedy, self-centered narcissistic mind.
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“Experiment” is being much too kind to the Trump Administration and today’s GOP.
This is a #kleptocracy.
This is a #kakistocracy.
This is a #kleptocracy.
This is a #kakistocracy.
November 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
“Experiment” is being much too kind to the Trump Administration and today’s GOP.
This is a #kleptocracy.
This is a #kakistocracy.
This is a #kleptocracy.
This is a #kakistocracy.
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Since the Humiliation in Helsinki, Trump's standing against Putin has fallen. Trump's deference to the murderous dictator scares the sh!t out of European leaders, and it should.
November 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Since the Humiliation in Helsinki, Trump's standing against Putin has fallen. Trump's deference to the murderous dictator scares the sh!t out of European leaders, and it should.
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I gave up on that shitshow even before Musk bought it, but I get that some enjoy shining light into the darkness or simply taunting the Nazis.
November 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I gave up on that shitshow even before Musk bought it, but I get that some enjoy shining light into the darkness or simply taunting the Nazis.
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Did Republicans vote for war with Venezuela?
November 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Did Republicans vote for war with Venezuela?
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If the only tool Trump understands is a hammer, he will treat every problem like a nail.
- apologies to Abraham Maslow
- apologies to Abraham Maslow
November 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
If the only tool Trump understands is a hammer, he will treat every problem like a nail.
- apologies to Abraham Maslow
- apologies to Abraham Maslow
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Republicans will *never* hear the truth.
November 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Republicans will *never* hear the truth.
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Trump *loves* corrupt politicians & white collar criminals.
November 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Trump *loves* corrupt politicians & white collar criminals.
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Expect a worse case scenario, and hope that’s not what happens.
November 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Expect a worse case scenario, and hope that’s not what happens.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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#Coffee
Decades of Republican science denial and lies about #GlobalWarming have brought us to this point.
Decades of Republican science denial and lies about #GlobalWarming have brought us to this point.
Brazil's traditional coffee-growing regions are being hammered by harsher weather. Here's how growers are coping — and what it means for you.
Why the World’s Top Coffee Producer is Switching Up Its Beans
Climate change is making it more difficult to grow arabica, Brazil’s top coffee export.
bloom.bg
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
#Coffee
Decades of Republican science denial and lies about #GlobalWarming have brought us to this point.
Decades of Republican science denial and lies about #GlobalWarming have brought us to this point.