Bob K
@rskist.bsky.social
Retired engineer, worked for multiple Bell System Companies. Mergers, acquisitions, and spinoffs.
Love walks and golfing these days.
Involved in Pennsylvania's effort to tax shift school funding from property taxes to state sales and/or income tax.
Love walks and golfing these days.
Involved in Pennsylvania's effort to tax shift school funding from property taxes to state sales and/or income tax.
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Jack Smith still wants to speak in public:
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
Jack Smith says Americans should 'hear the fact' of Trump probes, wants deposition tapes released
Jack Smith wants the American public to “hear the facts” about his two criminal cases against Trump, asking Trump ally Jim Jordan to release video of his eight-
www.nbcnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Jack Smith still wants to speak in public:
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
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The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
December 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
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It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
December 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
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Jack Smith's information belongs to the US public.
This government belongs to us. Information about this government belongs to us. This government exists at the behest of the US public.
It's infuriating that they have these investigations and yet they're secret
These people serve us. It's ours.
This government belongs to us. Information about this government belongs to us. This government exists at the behest of the US public.
It's infuriating that they have these investigations and yet they're secret
These people serve us. It's ours.
December 20, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Jack Smith's information belongs to the US public.
This government belongs to us. Information about this government belongs to us. This government exists at the behest of the US public.
It's infuriating that they have these investigations and yet they're secret
These people serve us. It's ours.
This government belongs to us. Information about this government belongs to us. This government exists at the behest of the US public.
It's infuriating that they have these investigations and yet they're secret
These people serve us. It's ours.
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Not the best early report from Epstein survivor Annie Farmer re: Epstein files release
Farmer: "I don't feel tremendously confident that everything will come out... there's been a lot of effort, money & time put into redactions. Not to protect victims, but to protect people in power"
Farmer: "I don't feel tremendously confident that everything will come out... there's been a lot of effort, money & time put into redactions. Not to protect victims, but to protect people in power"
December 19, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Not the best early report from Epstein survivor Annie Farmer re: Epstein files release
Farmer: "I don't feel tremendously confident that everything will come out... there's been a lot of effort, money & time put into redactions. Not to protect victims, but to protect people in power"
Farmer: "I don't feel tremendously confident that everything will come out... there's been a lot of effort, money & time put into redactions. Not to protect victims, but to protect people in power"
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The most powerful force in American politics today is anti-establishment fury at a rigged economic system.
To counter Trump’s fake populism and his culture wars, progressives should mount a real battle against economic elites who have shafted America’s middle and working classes.
To counter Trump’s fake populism and his culture wars, progressives should mount a real battle against economic elites who have shafted America’s middle and working classes.
December 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The most powerful force in American politics today is anti-establishment fury at a rigged economic system.
To counter Trump’s fake populism and his culture wars, progressives should mount a real battle against economic elites who have shafted America’s middle and working classes.
To counter Trump’s fake populism and his culture wars, progressives should mount a real battle against economic elites who have shafted America’s middle and working classes.
Elise Stefanik Drops Out of N.Y. Governor’s Race and Will Leave CongressShe was a rising star.
She was a rising star.
She was a rising star.
December 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Elise Stefanik Drops Out of N.Y. Governor’s Race and Will Leave CongressShe was a rising star.
She was a rising star.
She was a rising star.
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"Mr. Trump, [a former Epstein assistant] said, seemed to enjoy regaling Mr. Epstein with tales of his sexual exploits.
"She remembered one call in the mid-1990s on which the two men discussed how much pubic hair a particular woman had ...
"She remembered one call in the mid-1990s on which the two men discussed how much pubic hair a particular woman had ...
NEW: "Don’s Best Friend": Documents and interviews reveal the intense, complicated relationship between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Chasing women was a game of ego and dominance. Female bodies were currency.
A deep dive w/@julietate.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
A deep dive w/@julietate.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
‘Don’s Best Friend’: How Epstein and Trump Bonded Over the Pursuit of Women
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
"Mr. Trump, [a former Epstein assistant] said, seemed to enjoy regaling Mr. Epstein with tales of his sexual exploits.
"She remembered one call in the mid-1990s on which the two men discussed how much pubic hair a particular woman had ...
"She remembered one call in the mid-1990s on which the two men discussed how much pubic hair a particular woman had ...
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Trump's "A+++++" economy: the ultra-rich get tax breaks, the rest of us face rising prices, health care cuts, higher unemployment. We need an economy that works for the many, not just the few.
That's why I'm running to flip my home district of MI07. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
That's why I'm running to flip my home district of MI07. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Unemployment rate rises, signaling weakness in the economy
The labor market cooldown continued this fall, according to new jobs numbers released on a delayed scheduled by the Labor Department.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Trump's "A+++++" economy: the ultra-rich get tax breaks, the rest of us face rising prices, health care cuts, higher unemployment. We need an economy that works for the many, not just the few.
That's why I'm running to flip my home district of MI07. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
That's why I'm running to flip my home district of MI07. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Happy EPSTEIN Files Release Day Eve for all those who celebrate!!! 👍
December 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Happy EPSTEIN Files Release Day Eve for all those who celebrate!!! 👍
Republicans schedule recess on day Epstein Files to be released.
December 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Republicans schedule recess on day Epstein Files to be released.
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Shocking....not.
Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
December 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Shocking....not.
Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
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At 5.1%, UK unemployment is now at a level not seen since the start of 2021. Even more worrisomely, youth unemployment has risen to 13.4% -- this as vacancies fall.
Overall wage growth moderated from 4.7% to 4.6%. The private sector component slipped under 4% (3.9%), ...
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Overall wage growth moderated from 4.7% to 4.6%. The private sector component slipped under 4% (3.9%), ...
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December 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
At 5.1%, UK unemployment is now at a level not seen since the start of 2021. Even more worrisomely, youth unemployment has risen to 13.4% -- this as vacancies fall.
Overall wage growth moderated from 4.7% to 4.6%. The private sector component slipped under 4% (3.9%), ...
1 of 2
Overall wage growth moderated from 4.7% to 4.6%. The private sector component slipped under 4% (3.9%), ...
1 of 2
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Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) just now on Morning Joe:
The press corps working inside the Pentagon "now consists of Matt Gaetz and the PizzaGate conspiracy guy"
The press corps working inside the Pentagon "now consists of Matt Gaetz and the PizzaGate conspiracy guy"
December 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) just now on Morning Joe:
The press corps working inside the Pentagon "now consists of Matt Gaetz and the PizzaGate conspiracy guy"
The press corps working inside the Pentagon "now consists of Matt Gaetz and the PizzaGate conspiracy guy"
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A lifetime of "thoughts & prayers" have done JACK-SQUAT to reduce or eliminate gun violence. We need to do MORE.
It is the GUNS.
#SadButTRUE 💔
It is the GUNS.
#SadButTRUE 💔
December 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A lifetime of "thoughts & prayers" have done JACK-SQUAT to reduce or eliminate gun violence. We need to do MORE.
It is the GUNS.
#SadButTRUE 💔
It is the GUNS.
#SadButTRUE 💔
MIT study finds AI can already replace 11.7% of U.S. workforce share.google/S1wAPGrotoU4...
MIT study finds AI can already replace 11.7% of U.S. workforce
Artificial intelligence can already replace 11.7% of the U.S. labor market, across finance, health care and professional services, according to MIT's study.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
MIT study finds AI can already replace 11.7% of U.S. workforce share.google/S1wAPGrotoU4...
Trump's tariffs on imports from China, Canada, Mexico, and the EU have indeed been analyzed as a major tax increase. The Tax Foundation describes them as the largest U.S. tax hike as a percent of GDP in over 30 years.��
December 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Trump's tariffs on imports from China, Canada, Mexico, and the EU have indeed been analyzed as a major tax increase. The Tax Foundation describes them as the largest U.S. tax hike as a percent of GDP in over 30 years.��
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Trump: Ain't he a grumpy old fuck?
December 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Trump: Ain't he a grumpy old fuck?
Didn't he side with the decisions that have weakened the parties? What a joke.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh expressed concerns on Tuesday that previous rulings by the Court have weakened America's political parties
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh expressed concerns on Tuesday that previous rulings by the Court have weakened America's political parties
December 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Didn't he side with the decisions that have weakened the parties? What a joke.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh expressed concerns on Tuesday that previous rulings by the Court have weakened America's political parties
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh expressed concerns on Tuesday that previous rulings by the Court have weakened America's political parties
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Promising to slash $2 trillion from the budget and adding $2 trillion instead: "Yeah I'd say it was somewhat successful."
https://x.com/axios/status/1998533535016046642?s=20
https://x.com/axios/status/1998533535016046642?s=20
Axios on X: "JUST IN: Elon Musk says DOGE was only "somewhat successful," wouldn't do it again https://t.co/r9rX5yGWAk" / X
JUST IN: Elon Musk says DOGE was only "somewhat successful," wouldn't do it again https://t.co/r9rX5yGWAk
x.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Promising to slash $2 trillion from the budget and adding $2 trillion instead: "Yeah I'd say it was somewhat successful."
https://x.com/axios/status/1998533535016046642?s=20
https://x.com/axios/status/1998533535016046642?s=20
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This new Politico poll should stop us all in our tracks!
50% of Americans are struggling to afford groceries, let’s start there. Then add the fact that we have a president who thinks we’re lying about it.
I’m just waiting for the next poll that asks, “Does the president care about people like me?”
50% of Americans are struggling to afford groceries, let’s start there. Then add the fact that we have a president who thinks we’re lying about it.
I’m just waiting for the next poll that asks, “Does the president care about people like me?”
December 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This new Politico poll should stop us all in our tracks!
50% of Americans are struggling to afford groceries, let’s start there. Then add the fact that we have a president who thinks we’re lying about it.
I’m just waiting for the next poll that asks, “Does the president care about people like me?”
50% of Americans are struggling to afford groceries, let’s start there. Then add the fact that we have a president who thinks we’re lying about it.
I’m just waiting for the next poll that asks, “Does the president care about people like me?”
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December 9, 2025
December 9, 2025
When G.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
December 9, 2025