Don
@drb44.bsky.social
Scientist, veteran, human, and probably some other stuff, both good and bad. It's all a matter of perspective. I thought my grandfather already beat the Nazis.
Perhaps not being paid would provide some incentive to shorten, or ideally, prevent shutdowns. Since most are independently wealthy, I have doubts, but it's a start. c.org/STK7ftxghG
Have you seen this petition yet?
Hold Congress Accountable: No Pay or Benefits During Government Shutdowns
c.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Perhaps not being paid would provide some incentive to shorten, or ideally, prevent shutdowns. Since most are independently wealthy, I have doubts, but it's a start. c.org/STK7ftxghG
The point is that they continue to get paid during the shutdown and should be a work out of deference to the workers not being paid. It's time they earn their paycheck.
www.axios.com/2025/10/29/m...
www.axios.com/2025/10/29/m...
Mike Johnson says it's "futile" to bring House back during shutdown
The speaker signaled he's willing to blow through the November deadline.
www.axios.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The point is that they continue to get paid during the shutdown and should be a work out of deference to the workers not being paid. It's time they earn their paycheck.
www.axios.com/2025/10/29/m...
www.axios.com/2025/10/29/m...
I love reading James Fell and this is great reminder that even when everything seems to be going sideways, we shouldn't stop trying. It sucks that we're in this situation, but we must persevere.
open.substack.com/pub/jamesfel...
open.substack.com/pub/jamesfel...
Is There Any Hope?
Has the plane already crashed?
open.substack.com
September 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I love reading James Fell and this is great reminder that even when everything seems to be going sideways, we shouldn't stop trying. It sucks that we're in this situation, but we must persevere.
open.substack.com/pub/jamesfel...
open.substack.com/pub/jamesfel...
😂😂😂
Did…did no one read the lyrics
I did not edit this, this is the actual parade with the actual music being played.
CINEMATIC
CINEMATIC
June 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
😂😂😂
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here's today's post: "fuckwit preznit has no idea if he’s supposed to uphold the Constitution" — scenes from a crazypants interview.
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fuckwit preznit has no idea if he’s supposed to uphold the Constitution
scenes from a crazypants interview
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May 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
here's today's post: "fuckwit preznit has no idea if he’s supposed to uphold the Constitution" — scenes from a crazypants interview.
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More of this please
❤️ WISCONSIN: “I’d like to apologize. My eyes were opened. I’ve learned a very lot about this group of people.”
Larry came to testify against the anti-trans youth health care bill, but had an epiphany and changed his mind.
Context: www.pride.com/politics/ant...
Larry came to testify against the anti-trans youth health care bill, but had an epiphany and changed his mind.
Context: www.pride.com/politics/ant...
March 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
More of this please
It's about time.
THR: “.. Paramount now signaling that it’s prepared to go on the offensive .. leveraging the threat of uncovering information about Trump’s financials, including with respect to his social media company .. and the cryptocurrency he launched, in discovery.”
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Paramount Is Starting to Fight Back Against Trump in ’60 Minutes’ Lawsuit
The CBS News owner's legal strategy has revolved around arguments challenging the President's insistence that it should stay in federal court in Texas, in addition to raising the specter of discovery ...
www.hollywoodreporter.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It's about time.
Brilliant analysis as always with a lot of history background and context. If you don't already, you should subscribe to her daily newsletter.
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February 19, 2025
The past week has solidified a sea change in American—and global—history.
open.substack.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Brilliant analysis as always with a lot of history background and context. If you don't already, you should subscribe to her daily newsletter.
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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Excellent description of today’s MAGA-Republican Party.
They’re not capable of empathy or compassion. It’s all about the cruelty with them.
They give themselves tax breaks while simultaneously cutting key benefits for the American people.
It’s shameful and it needs to end.
They’re not capable of empathy or compassion. It’s all about the cruelty with them.
They give themselves tax breaks while simultaneously cutting key benefits for the American people.
It’s shameful and it needs to end.
February 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Excellent description of today’s MAGA-Republican Party.
They’re not capable of empathy or compassion. It’s all about the cruelty with them.
They give themselves tax breaks while simultaneously cutting key benefits for the American people.
It’s shameful and it needs to end.
They’re not capable of empathy or compassion. It’s all about the cruelty with them.
They give themselves tax breaks while simultaneously cutting key benefits for the American people.
It’s shameful and it needs to end.
He makes a very valid point.
At the moment, mansion-sized Asteroid 2024-YR4 has a one-in-fifty chance of hitting Earth in the next eight years.
Now might be a bad time to reduce spending on Science. Just sayin’.
Now might be a bad time to reduce spending on Science. Just sayin’.
February 15, 2025 at 3:28 AM
He makes a very valid point.
Fun fact, Mark Hertling was my Brigade Commander when I was 2ID in Ft. Lewis. He was a great leader then and he has a ton of real world experience. When he talks about things like this, people should absolutely listen.
Thanks for posting, @templeofhate.com
Spot on by @markhertling.bsky.social about "the impacts and success USAID has had around the world, and the repercussions of withdrawing that much needed aid" and "where Ukraine will stand as the war continues and America’s support is pulled back."
February 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Fun fact, Mark Hertling was my Brigade Commander when I was 2ID in Ft. Lewis. He was a great leader then and he has a ton of real world experience. When he talks about things like this, people should absolutely listen.
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Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
February 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
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New, from @propublica.org
Taxpayers and charities subsidized much of the science that led to Zolgensma.
Yet that support came with no conditions for the companies that brought the drug over the finish line, even when it came to setting a price: $2M+ for a single dose!
Taxpayers and charities subsidized much of the science that led to Zolgensma.
Yet that support came with no conditions for the companies that brought the drug over the finish line, even when it came to setting a price: $2M+ for a single dose!
What a $2 Million Per Dose Gene Therapy Reveals About Drug Pricing
Taxpayers and charities helped develop Zolgensma. Then it debuted at a record price, ushering in a new class of wildly expensive drugs. Its story upends the widely held conception that high prices ref...
www.propublica.org
February 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
New, from @propublica.org
Taxpayers and charities subsidized much of the science that led to Zolgensma.
Yet that support came with no conditions for the companies that brought the drug over the finish line, even when it came to setting a price: $2M+ for a single dose!
Taxpayers and charities subsidized much of the science that led to Zolgensma.
Yet that support came with no conditions for the companies that brought the drug over the finish line, even when it came to setting a price: $2M+ for a single dose!
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If you really
concentrate
you can see these “detention centers” as what they truly are.
concentrate
you can see these “detention centers” as what they truly are.
January 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
If you really
concentrate
you can see these “detention centers” as what they truly are.
concentrate
you can see these “detention centers” as what they truly are.
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Oligarchy (noun): A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
January 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Oligarchy (noun): A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
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It’s 25 degrees in Kansas City where the Chiefs and Texans are playing for a full stadium. Guess it’s only dangerous when it’s an inauguration.
January 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
It’s 25 degrees in Kansas City where the Chiefs and Texans are playing for a full stadium. Guess it’s only dangerous when it’s an inauguration.
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One of President-elect Musk's closest advisors was sentenced in a New York courtroom earlier today.
January 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
One of President-elect Musk's closest advisors was sentenced in a New York courtroom earlier today.
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Me: Dancing as if no one’s watching.
January 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Me: Dancing as if no one’s watching.
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I have now seen the Ann Telnaes cartoon of Jeff Bezos's supplication before Donald Trump more often today than I've seen any other cartoon during the entire rest of the year.
So, well played, Washington Post.
So, well played, Washington Post.
January 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I have now seen the Ann Telnaes cartoon of Jeff Bezos's supplication before Donald Trump more often today than I've seen any other cartoon during the entire rest of the year.
So, well played, Washington Post.
So, well played, Washington Post.
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