BentoniusRex
@bentoniusrex.bsky.social
Retired from Dept. of English at Eastern Oregon University. Author of “Sailor” and “The Book of Sympathetic Magic.” Navy vet, and unapologetic liberal. Please, no DMs
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The United States of America is rejecting Donald Trump. The movement of rejecting authoritarianism seems to have finally hit critical mass.
It's a nationwide, "F*ck NO!"
It's a nationwide, "F*ck NO!"
February 3, 2026 at 2:15 AM
The United States of America is rejecting Donald Trump. The movement of rejecting authoritarianism seems to have finally hit critical mass.
It's a nationwide, "F*ck NO!"
It's a nationwide, "F*ck NO!"
White dude here. I’ve been preaching voting rights to my argumentation students for 13 years. I hope that’s serious enough for you.
I think not enough white people are taking the voting rights issues seriously enough. They are killing people and then offering to stop killing if the state gives up the voter registration data. This should be setting off massive alarms for EVERYONE. (I’m looking at you, white people.)
January 30, 2026 at 12:46 AM
White dude here. I’ve been preaching voting rights to my argumentation students for 13 years. I hope that’s serious enough for you.
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Why is nobody talking about how the Epstein files are now over a month past due?
Release the Epstein files.
Release the Epstein files.
January 20, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Why is nobody talking about how the Epstein files are now over a month past due?
Release the Epstein files.
Release the Epstein files.
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Acting Field Director David Easterwood.
VAN SUSTEREN: The church -- that's a particularly troubling issue because you got a pastor, I purposely didn't name it, he's reportedly associated with ICE
NOEM: Thank you for not naming him. People don't realize that when you keep naming someone over and over, you increase the threats against them
NOEM: Thank you for not naming him. People don't realize that when you keep naming someone over and over, you increase the threats against them
January 20, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Acting Field Director David Easterwood.
They’re about to.
The Convicted FElon has stated that since he didn't win the Peace Prize, he doesn't have to be peaceful anymore. That he can be rude to everyone.
Well the world needs to treat him 10x worse.
Well the world needs to treat him 10x worse.
January 19, 2026 at 10:23 PM
They’re about to.
@markhamillofficial.bsky.social is the best thing on the internet. That’s the take.
January 19, 2026 at 9:49 PM
@markhamillofficial.bsky.social is the best thing on the internet. That’s the take.
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Yeah, I'm annoyed at people who refused to vote, or who threw away their vote because they couldn't be bothered to learn how our elections actually work.
The people who actively voted *for* fascism, including some I'm personally acquainted with? Nothing but contempt. I will never, ever forgive.
The people who actively voted *for* fascism, including some I'm personally acquainted with? Nothing but contempt. I will never, ever forgive.
January 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Yeah, I'm annoyed at people who refused to vote, or who threw away their vote because they couldn't be bothered to learn how our elections actually work.
The people who actively voted *for* fascism, including some I'm personally acquainted with? Nothing but contempt. I will never, ever forgive.
The people who actively voted *for* fascism, including some I'm personally acquainted with? Nothing but contempt. I will never, ever forgive.
Thank you for the reminder.
A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
January 11, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Thank you for the reminder.
That may have been the bravest thing I ever saw. Only because I haven’t seen all the other astonishing displays of bravery by the officers that day.
Thank you Eugene Goodman for saving Democracy during the Capitol insurrection #January6th
January 7, 2026 at 11:20 AM
That may have been the bravest thing I ever saw. Only because I haven’t seen all the other astonishing displays of bravery by the officers that day.
I’m sure Mark Kelly is devastated to know that a drunk, part time TV host got his feels hurt.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced that he is issuing a letter of censure to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the lawmaker’s participation in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.
coppercourier.com/2026/01/05/h...
coppercourier.com/2026/01/05/h...
Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after warning about following illegal orders
Hegseth said that the censure was “a necessary process step” to proceedings that could result in a demotion from Kelly's retired rank of captain in the US Navy.
coppercourier.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
I’m sure Mark Kelly is devastated to know that a drunk, part time TV host got his feels hurt.
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Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
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@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
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January 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
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What possible justification can there be for attacking Venezuela, who poses no military threat to us? There is no provocation, and no authority from congress. Impeach this fucker yesterday!!
January 3, 2026 at 7:56 AM
What possible justification can there be for attacking Venezuela, who poses no military threat to us? There is no provocation, and no authority from congress. Impeach this fucker yesterday!!
Sure. He has been to church, but he always looks like he’s afraid he’s about to be zotted to cinders by lightning any second.
Has anyone ever seen Trump go to church. Specially today, he has spent all night and day texting crap. He is making people believe he is a Christian when he is not, he lie about that too. He doesn't know what to do anymore to divert attention from Epstein files and his PEDOPHILIA
December 27, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Sure. He has been to church, but he always looks like he’s afraid he’s about to be zotted to cinders by lightning any second.
Summoning up all the dignity and gravitas of the highest office in the land. 🙄
I love the smell of panic in the evening. Smells like…victory
December 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Summoning up all the dignity and gravitas of the highest office in the land. 🙄
Stolen from a true patriot.
December 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Stolen from a true patriot.
This story buried the lead so deep they struck oil.
I'm not completely vegetarian these days, I eat meat maybe one day a week, but the way the Trump economy is going. $10 a pound ground is right around the corner.
news.yahoo.com/news/finance...
news.yahoo.com/news/finance...
BBQ chain closes half its restaurants, files Chapter 11
Rising meat prices have wreaked havoc on the barbecue space. Many restaurants have the option of leaning more heavily on fish or chicken, maybe even pastas and vegetarian options, when meat prices cli...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:21 AM
This story buried the lead so deep they struck oil.
Please, please. Don’t “consider “ doing it; just jump up and do it.
Rep. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie tell CBS they're considering bringing inherent contempt charges against Pam Bondi for failing to release all of the Epstein files.
December 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Please, please. Don’t “consider “ doing it; just jump up and do it.
It’s a start. Now do the rest of them. Quickly.
Inherent Contempt Charges Are Being Prepared Against Attorney General Pam Bondi
www.thedailypoliticususa.com
Inherent Contempt Charges Are Being Prepared Against Attorney General Pam Bondi
twp.ai
December 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
It’s a start. Now do the rest of them. Quickly.
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ICE is nothing short of a government sanctioned terrorist organization. Everyone of them belongs in one of their concentration camps. Noem can lead the way.
December 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
ICE is nothing short of a government sanctioned terrorist organization. Everyone of them belongs in one of their concentration camps. Noem can lead the way.
I know of one Tarquil. Surname: Fintinlinbinhinbinlim_busstopFtang_oleobisquitbarrel. Ran unsuccessfully for Parliament and had his name legally changed so his name would be announced in the House of Commons.
Is everyone in England named Tamsin or Poppy?
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December 21, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I know of one Tarquil. Surname: Fintinlinbinhinbinlim_busstopFtang_oleobisquitbarrel. Ran unsuccessfully for Parliament and had his name legally changed so his name would be announced in the House of Commons.
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DOJ broke the law today by refusing to produce all the Epstein files. It also broke the law by redacting information other than to protect victims. Yet, the corporate media is acting that DOJ did us a huge favor.
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
DOJ broke the law today by refusing to produce all the Epstein files. It also broke the law by redacting information other than to protect victims. Yet, the corporate media is acting that DOJ did us a huge favor.
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
You almost have to feel sorry for this guy. They gave him an impossible asignment, and the best he could come up with is ". . . uh . . ."🤷♂️
GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
December 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
You almost have to feel sorry for this guy. They gave him an impossible asignment, and the best he could come up with is ". . . uh . . ."🤷♂️
What gets me here is the idea of “resigning,” when they never were US Attorneys in the first place. It’s like me “resigning” from congress. These are not serious people.
The Parking Lot Lawyer & Insurance Lawyer could open a law firm together…although I’m not sure they’d be able to afford the malpractice insurance premiums.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
Judge Suggests Prosecutor on Comey and James Cases Should Resign as U.S. Attorney
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
What gets me here is the idea of “resigning,” when they never were US Attorneys in the first place. It’s like me “resigning” from congress. These are not serious people.
Then now would be a good time to ramp up some contempt charges . . . Then enforce them.
This Is Good, But ICE Will Ignore It….
HUGE VICTORY: A judge just ruled EVERYONE picked up by ICE is entitled to a bond hearing in front of a judge – no more disappearing people into indefinite detention, for no reason. 👏 GOOD.
HUGE VICTORY: A judge just ruled EVERYONE picked up by ICE is entitled to a bond hearing in front of a judge – no more disappearing people into indefinite detention, for no reason. 👏 GOOD.
November 30, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Then now would be a good time to ramp up some contempt charges . . . Then enforce them.