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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 14h

Death Race 2025

WuTangIsForTheChildren @wutangforchildren.bsky.social · 17h

Can’t believe all these people are running a marathon through "war torn" Chicago today

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 17h

“The traffic lights, they turn blue tomorrow.”

The Jimi Hendrix Experience [1080p HD Remaster] The Wind Cries Mary - (Live At Monterey)

YouTube video by Christopher Hazard

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 18h

Trump’s first impeachment was definitely not a hoax. In fact, it was the first presidential impeachment trial in which a Senator of the president’s party voted to convict.

Watergate was definitely not a hoax. Nixon would have never resigned unless he knew he was headed for a conviction.

CivicTracker @civictracker.us · 21h

Trump calls the Ukraine impeachment a "far bigger Illegal Hoax than Watergate," urging Congress to investigate and accusing Adam Schiff of dishonesty and corruption.

Donald J. Trump via Truth Social: The Ukraine Impeachment (of me!) Scam was a far bigger Illegal Hoax than Watergate. I sincerely hope the necessary authorities, including CONGRESS, are looking into this! Adam “Schiffty” Schiff was sooo dishonest and corrupt. So many laws, and protocols, were violated, and just plain broken!!! President DJT

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 19h

Apparently the “paper of record” no longer believes in objective truth.

Noah Dahl @noahdahl.bsky.social · 1d

No asinine @nytimes.com editor it doesn't "depend on the narrator". You can send people there to find out. You *might* even have someone there already. Either way, it's YOUR JOB to sort it out and tell us.

'Liberal media' my ass...

NYT article headline written by an utterly amoral and comfortably elite editor states: "Comparative Calm or 'Hellscape'? In Portland, Depends on the Narrator."

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 20h

Joe Biden was inaugurated on January 20, 2021.

Action Together New Jersey @atnj.org · 1d

trump doesn't remember he was President on January 6th.

Newsom Press Office: In a late night post, trump does not remember who was President on January 6, 2021 (He was). Weirdly shouts "Do something" likely at the clouds. His mental issues are very bad! (trump post says" The Biden FBI placed 274 agents into the crwd on January 6. ..)

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 1d

I just watched Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance”. Margaret Qualley and the great Demi Moore seriously sell the premise, but Dennis Quaid and the other male characters seem to be in a live action cartoon. The film goes completely off the rails in the third act. It is overlong and garish.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t know if this is hot take on BlueSky, but I oppose authoritarian regimes of all political stripes and support small d democrats of all political stripes who oppose authoritarianism.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 1d

“In the fields, the bodies burning as the war machine keeps turning.”

BLACK SABBATH - "War Pigs" (Live Video)

YouTube video by Black Sabbath

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 2d

Wow.

That’s mind blowing.

I really hope that Virginia does the right thing.

Ari Drennen @aridrennen.bsky.social · 3d

Virginia Gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger (D): "she does not think that gay couples should be able to marry...she thinks it's ok for someone to be fired from their job for being gay"

Winsome Earle-Sears (R): "that's not discrimination!"

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 2d

It’s not a timely pop culture reference, but Peter Thiel is a Dick Tracy villain in real life.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 2d

50 years after their first concert at CBGB + Saoirse Ronan…

Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Official Video)

YouTube video by Talking Heads

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 2d

During the 1967 Six Day War, Israel attacked the USS Liberty in international waters resulting in the deaths of 34 crew members. The official conclusion was that the Liberty was mistaken for an Egyptian vessel.

An Israeli attack on Idaho would be much more difficult to explain.

Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 2d

Israel surprised the US by bombing Qatar's capital Doha exactly one month ago. Lucky for Qatar, they're rich enough to bribe Trump (free plane) and his nepo-emissary Jared Kushner ($1.4B) to get them to station Qatari military forces somewhere that's *probably* safe from Israeli Army attack:

Idaho

Mountain Home Air Force Base to host Qatari air force facility, F-15 training

Fox News is reporting that the Pentagon has agreed to host a new Qatari air force facility in Idaho, at the Mountain Home Air Force Base.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 2d

Trump will never understand that the Prize is recognition for resisting authoritarianism not establishing it.

Reuters @reuters.com · 3d

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 2d

At least President Lincoln knew what habeas corpus was when he suspended it.

Son of Eric @spiritof44.bsky.social · 4d

REPORTER: Have you given any more thought to possibly suspending habeas corpus?

PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA: "Suspending who?"

REPORTER: Habeas corpus?

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 3d

The fascists will be sorry they messed with Tish James.

NY AG Letitia James responds to Trump indictment

YouTube video by WFAA

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 3d

Smokestack lightning

The Cult - Fire Woman HD

YouTube video by Beggars Banquet Records

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 3d

“We took the freedom of speech away.”

- Trump

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 3d

“Well, wasn’t that convenient?”

Deborah Lynn @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social · 4d

www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey...
Federal investigation into the death of convicted sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was marred by significant lapses, including the failure by investigators to interview potential witnesses, properly preserve certain evidence and run basic forensic tests.

In cell where Jeffrey Epstein died, a scene of disarray that never underwent thorough inspection, experts said

Photos of Jeffrey Epstein's cell show a scene of disarray that never underwent a proper inspection, according to experts.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 3d

If ICE sees some of the front yards on my street this month, it’s going to be deflating.

spooky•girl•cassiopeia @sadgirlcassi.bsky.social · 4d

abolish 🧊

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 3d

Presumably Trump used his experience as a real estate developer to end the conflict in the Republic of the Condo.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 4d

I don’t think that Miller was supposed to state that Trump has plenary authority before the Supreme Court did so first.

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 5d

Stephen Miller declared on-air that "under title 10 of the US code, the President has plenary authority". Um, ... plenary power or plenary authority is a complete and absolute power to take action on a particular issue, with no limitations. Hmm. 🤔 #USPolitics #plenaryauthority

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 4d

J. Edgar Hoover was a virulent racist, but…daaaamn!

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 4d

A good time to be a serial killer or trafficker across state lines.

A quarter of FBI agents are assigned to immigration enforcement, per FBI data — The Washington Post

Nearly a quarter of FBI agents are currently assigned to immigration enforcement, with the number climbing above 40 percent in the bureau’s largest field offices.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 4d

I’m not a medical doctor, but I can say that I’m not the least bit concerned about Noem’s health.

Omg. WTF is Happening? @lalahaenzy.com · 7d

WTAF is this?! 🤦🏻‍♀️

I swear to god, this is the STUPIDEST fvcking timeline.

I was told there’d be a rapture? We were promised. ☄️ I’d like to speak to the manager please.

Credit: Kristi Noem and Occupy Democrats

A picture of Kristi Noem wearing a camo tank top, and workout shorts of the USA flag. She looks very thin and gaunt.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 4d

Apocalyptic Stones with the astonishing backing vocals of Merry Clayton…

The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter (Official Lyric Video)

YouTube video by ABKCOVEVO

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 4d

Nothing.

Karen Melchior @karmel80.bsky.social · 4d

Pritzker also responded on social media, saying: “I will not back down. Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power. What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?”

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump calls for jailing of Chicago mayor and Illinois governor as national guard arrives in city

President accused Brandon Johnson and JB Pritzker of failing to protect Ice officers as troops deploy to Chicago

www.theguardian.com

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