Joe Baker, Jr.
@bakerboyjb.bsky.social
Retired Tennessean. Baseball & Tennis fan. Lover of travel & books. Beach walker.
Florida deregulated nursing schools. Scam colleges and failing students followed www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/10/f...
Florida deregulated nursing schools. Scam colleges and failing students followed
The 2009 deregulation allowed hundreds of new nursing schools, many of them for-profit institutions which have compiled a poorer track record educating students.
www.orlandosentinel.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Florida deregulated nursing schools. Scam colleges and failing students followed www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/10/f...
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It would be so cool if the United States Congress still existed.
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM
It would be so cool if the United States Congress still existed.
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This is what’s happening to immigrants doing it “the right way” in Trump’s America.
We have been told about it happening here in Tennessee.
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
We have been told about it happening here in Tennessee.
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
December 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This is what’s happening to immigrants doing it “the right way” in Trump’s America.
We have been told about it happening here in Tennessee.
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
We have been told about it happening here in Tennessee.
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
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CARTOON OF THE DAY 🇺🇸
November 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
CARTOON OF THE DAY 🇺🇸
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Maher: “If you're tracking the rise of autocracy, we've just transitioned from the muzzling-dissident phase to the prosecuting-political-enemies phase… At this rate Trump could be in a general's uniform by Christmas.”
September 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Maher: “If you're tracking the rise of autocracy, we've just transitioned from the muzzling-dissident phase to the prosecuting-political-enemies phase… At this rate Trump could be in a general's uniform by Christmas.”
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Imagine if Richard Nixon had just tweeted out the Watergate scandal rather than putting it on secret tapes.
That’s what this is.
That’s what this is.
September 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Imagine if Richard Nixon had just tweeted out the Watergate scandal rather than putting it on secret tapes.
That’s what this is.
That’s what this is.
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Blowing up a boat that allegedly had drugs in it and killing alleged gang members in international waters without any due process is pretty clearly not legal.
Vice President of 🇺🇸: “I don’t give a shit”
A lawless regime.
Vice President of 🇺🇸: “I don’t give a shit”
A lawless regime.
September 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Blowing up a boat that allegedly had drugs in it and killing alleged gang members in international waters without any due process is pretty clearly not legal.
Vice President of 🇺🇸: “I don’t give a shit”
A lawless regime.
Vice President of 🇺🇸: “I don’t give a shit”
A lawless regime.
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Having Hakeem Jeffries in a position of leadership in this moment is like intentionally having an alarm clock that doesn’t actually wake you up.
August 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Having Hakeem Jeffries in a position of leadership in this moment is like intentionally having an alarm clock that doesn’t actually wake you up.
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If you haven’t seen this, it’s about time you did.
Sound up!
Sound up!
August 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
If you haven’t seen this, it’s about time you did.
Sound up!
Sound up!
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This is also true for Tennessee, but Senator @MarshaBlackburn & @SenatorHagerty wouldn’t say this in a million years. #TrumpsTrillionsTransfer
June 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This is also true for Tennessee, but Senator @MarshaBlackburn & @SenatorHagerty wouldn’t say this in a million years. #TrumpsTrillionsTransfer
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The wildest part about us getting banned on instagram and threads and all meta platforms without warning or explanation is not even being able to get in touch with a human being about it.
Dystopian, Orwellian shit.
Dystopian, Orwellian shit.
June 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The wildest part about us getting banned on instagram and threads and all meta platforms without warning or explanation is not even being able to get in touch with a human being about it.
Dystopian, Orwellian shit.
Dystopian, Orwellian shit.
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We celebrate our love, our community, and our victories even in tough times.
June 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
We celebrate our love, our community, and our victories even in tough times.
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Juneteenth went uncelebrated by the White House. That alone says everything you need to know about this regime.
June 20, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Juneteenth went uncelebrated by the White House. That alone says everything you need to know about this regime.
Seriously @nbcnews.com - your lead story tonight is Karen Read? Focus on real news which impacts us as Americans.
June 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Seriously @nbcnews.com - your lead story tonight is Karen Read? Focus on real news which impacts us as Americans.
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A sitting U.S. Senator was thrown to the ground and handcuffed for simply trying to ask a question.
The weaponization of our justice system and the normalization of political violence is unacceptable.
I condemn the treatment of @padilla.senate.gov in the strongest possible terms.
The weaponization of our justice system and the normalization of political violence is unacceptable.
I condemn the treatment of @padilla.senate.gov in the strongest possible terms.
June 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
A sitting U.S. Senator was thrown to the ground and handcuffed for simply trying to ask a question.
The weaponization of our justice system and the normalization of political violence is unacceptable.
I condemn the treatment of @padilla.senate.gov in the strongest possible terms.
The weaponization of our justice system and the normalization of political violence is unacceptable.
I condemn the treatment of @padilla.senate.gov in the strongest possible terms.
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Updated ATP/WTA Rankings/Race:
Sabalenka and Sinner still have a firm control over 1st despite their losses in the finals. New highs for Paul and Musetti.
Sabalenka and Sinner still have a firm control over 1st despite their losses in the finals. New highs for Paul and Musetti.
June 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Updated ATP/WTA Rankings/Race:
Sabalenka and Sinner still have a firm control over 1st despite their losses in the finals. New highs for Paul and Musetti.
Sabalenka and Sinner still have a firm control over 1st despite their losses in the finals. New highs for Paul and Musetti.
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Costco cards will not, in fact, get you past TSA agents. That’s what airport security officials are reminding travelers as some forget the details for Real ID.
Your Costco Membership Card? No, It Is Not a Replacement for Real ID.
The T.S.A. is reminding travelers that Costco cards are not on their own going to get you through security. “Can’t fly on hot dogs and hope,” the agency said.
trib.al
June 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Costco cards will not, in fact, get you past TSA agents. That’s what airport security officials are reminding travelers as some forget the details for Real ID.
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But keep telling us how they care about the debt and efficiency. This colossal waste will stand as a historic monument to his malignant narcissism.
NEW: Unbelievable. A seemingly endless line of tanks & other military vehicles arrive in DC ahead of next week's parade.
They departed Texas 5 days ago.
What a colossal waste of time, money & military resources. All for a President who has shown zero respect for service personnel.
(🎥 DW)
They departed Texas 5 days ago.
What a colossal waste of time, money & military resources. All for a President who has shown zero respect for service personnel.
(🎥 DW)
June 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
But keep telling us how they care about the debt and efficiency. This colossal waste will stand as a historic monument to his malignant narcissism.
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I refuse to stand idly by while Maryland’s federal workers are fired without cause. Our grant program will help these incredible public servants transition into new careers where they can continue to serve our state and make us proud.
www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-p...
www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-p...
Maryland Launches $1M Grant Initiative to Transform Displaced Federal Workers into Teachers
State program addresses dual crisis of educator shortage and federal employment disruption through higher education partnerships.
www.diverseeducation.com
June 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I refuse to stand idly by while Maryland’s federal workers are fired without cause. Our grant program will help these incredible public servants transition into new careers where they can continue to serve our state and make us proud.
www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-p...
www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-p...
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“No! Mis hijos estan en La escuela! (My kids are in school!) Por favor!”
Tennessee’s @davidwontshutup.bsky.social on a very difficult video to watch of ICE grabbing a mother outside immigration court in Texas.
Tennessee’s @davidwontshutup.bsky.social on a very difficult video to watch of ICE grabbing a mother outside immigration court in Texas.
May 31, 2025 at 2:39 AM
“No! Mis hijos estan en La escuela! (My kids are in school!) Por favor!”
Tennessee’s @davidwontshutup.bsky.social on a very difficult video to watch of ICE grabbing a mother outside immigration court in Texas.
Tennessee’s @davidwontshutup.bsky.social on a very difficult video to watch of ICE grabbing a mother outside immigration court in Texas.