John
@gemiston.bsky.social
Eastern Shore, MD; husband(1), dad (5), father-in-law (3), grandad(4), best friend; two-wheeler, stumbling outdoorsman, ocean lover, counter of bluebirds, quondam consultant; haiku sophomore . . . . My tide goes in and out.
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February 16, 2026 at 11:14 PM
A breath of wind is all there is to fame . . . .
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Dante Alighieri
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Dante Alighieri
February 16, 2026 at 2:24 PM
A breath of wind is all there is to fame . . . .
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Dante Alighieri
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Dante Alighieri
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The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both of the other classes.
Aristotle
Aristotle
February 16, 2026 at 3:19 AM
The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both of the other classes.
Aristotle
Aristotle
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AOC at the Munich Security Conference: “It is of the utmost urgency that we get our economic houses in order and deliver material gains for the working class. Otherwise, we will fall into a more isolated world governed by authoritarians who also do not deliver to working people."
February 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
AOC at the Munich Security Conference: “It is of the utmost urgency that we get our economic houses in order and deliver material gains for the working class. Otherwise, we will fall into a more isolated world governed by authoritarians who also do not deliver to working people."
At the Munich Security Conference, California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged unity among democracies, warning that authoritarianism gains ground when allies fracture. He framed security as economic, digital, and moral—and called for steady leadership in uncertain times.
February 15, 2026 at 2:52 PM
At the Munich Security Conference, California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged unity among democracies, warning that authoritarianism gains ground when allies fracture. He framed security as economic, digital, and moral—and called for steady leadership in uncertain times.
Valentine’s Day traces back to Saint Valentine, a priest said to have secretly married couples in ancient Rome. Over time, his quiet acts of love grew into a day of cards, flowers, and affection—reminding us that even small, brave kindnesses can echo through centuries.
February 15, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Valentine’s Day traces back to Saint Valentine, a priest said to have secretly married couples in ancient Rome. Over time, his quiet acts of love grew into a day of cards, flowers, and affection—reminding us that even small, brave kindnesses can echo through centuries.
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Great sitting down with Brian Tyler Cohen to talk about everything from the courage we saw in Minnesota, to how Democrats can be true to our values and get stuff done, to how we’re building a community of changemakers at the Obama Foundation. youtube.com/watch?v=uI-hgSE5QIw
February 14, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Great sitting down with Brian Tyler Cohen to talk about everything from the courage we saw in Minnesota, to how Democrats can be true to our values and get stuff done, to how we’re building a community of changemakers at the Obama Foundation. youtube.com/watch?v=uI-hgSE5QIw
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@vamroses.bsky.social @elemjay.bsky.social @daibhi.bsky.social @gracem2.bsky.social @revbluessusie.bsky.social @pabloccollins.bsky.social @johnsensible.bsky.social Today’s quote
February 14, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Dammit MTG. Stop saying shit I agree with! It's weirding me out.
MARGE: “Trump fought the hardest to stop these files from being released. I know a lot of people have a hard time with that, but that is the truth.“
(From @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social )
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February 14, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Dammit MTG. Stop saying shit I agree with! It's weirding me out.
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Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
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Aviator Kathrine Stinson was born #OTD in 1891.
✈️ 1st pilot to perform night skywriting, 1915
✈️ 1st American woman to "loop-the-loop"
✈️ Set non-stop distance record (606 mi, 1917), outperforming all previous US pilots
✈️ 1st woman appointed a US Air Mail pilot on a regular route
#AviationHistory
✈️ 1st pilot to perform night skywriting, 1915
✈️ 1st American woman to "loop-the-loop"
✈️ Set non-stop distance record (606 mi, 1917), outperforming all previous US pilots
✈️ 1st woman appointed a US Air Mail pilot on a regular route
#AviationHistory
February 14, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Aviator Kathrine Stinson was born #OTD in 1891.
✈️ 1st pilot to perform night skywriting, 1915
✈️ 1st American woman to "loop-the-loop"
✈️ Set non-stop distance record (606 mi, 1917), outperforming all previous US pilots
✈️ 1st woman appointed a US Air Mail pilot on a regular route
#AviationHistory
✈️ 1st pilot to perform night skywriting, 1915
✈️ 1st American woman to "loop-the-loop"
✈️ Set non-stop distance record (606 mi, 1917), outperforming all previous US pilots
✈️ 1st woman appointed a US Air Mail pilot on a regular route
#AviationHistory
Even in matters about which firm evidence is available to them, some citizens will not reason correctly . . . as inevitably as water flows downhill .
February 14, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Even in matters about which firm evidence is available to them, some citizens will not reason correctly . . . as inevitably as water flows downhill .
February 14, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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🧵2/3 Rubber Hitting the Road
Healey has forbid state agencies from turning people over to ICE but left intact an agreement between state prisons & ICE, saying "I actually support that agreement. When you're incarcerated under… the custody of the DOC, that means you've done something pretty bad.”
Healey has forbid state agencies from turning people over to ICE but left intact an agreement between state prisons & ICE, saying "I actually support that agreement. When you're incarcerated under… the custody of the DOC, that means you've done something pretty bad.”
February 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
🧵2/3 Rubber Hitting the Road
Healey has forbid state agencies from turning people over to ICE but left intact an agreement between state prisons & ICE, saying "I actually support that agreement. When you're incarcerated under… the custody of the DOC, that means you've done something pretty bad.”
Healey has forbid state agencies from turning people over to ICE but left intact an agreement between state prisons & ICE, saying "I actually support that agreement. When you're incarcerated under… the custody of the DOC, that means you've done something pretty bad.”
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February 13, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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Jeffrey Epstein's December 20, 2016 email to Bill Gates: "come to visit the island. new administration people visiting."
What was the upcoming administration in December2016? Oh!
What was the upcoming administration in December2016? Oh!
February 13, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Jeffrey Epstein's December 20, 2016 email to Bill Gates: "come to visit the island. new administration people visiting."
What was the upcoming administration in December2016? Oh!
What was the upcoming administration in December2016? Oh!
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February 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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I’m pretty sure some want both.
February 13, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I’m pretty sure some want both.
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They might have a point. Perhaps the guy who used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats is not the best pick for heading the HHS.
They might have a point. Perhaps the guy who used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats is not the best pick for heading the HHS.
What's the problem? They'll next be saying Ivermectin doesn't cure the Covid.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Healthcare group urges RFK Jr to resign after remarks on cocaine and toilet seats
President of Protect Our Care issues one-word statement to US health and human services secretary: ‘Resign’
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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They might have a point. Perhaps the guy who used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats is not the best pick for heading the HHS.
They might have a point. Perhaps the guy who used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats is not the best pick for heading the HHS.
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American Patriots Won the First Battles ... In 1776 *and* 2026. #ABlueView
1776: Hardy New Englanders forced the British to retreat from Lexington & Concord.
2026: Hardy Minnesotans force Trump's & Miller's goons to retreat from Minneapolis.
1776: Hardy New Englanders forced the British to retreat from Lexington & Concord.
2026: Hardy Minnesotans force Trump's & Miller's goons to retreat from Minneapolis.
February 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
American Patriots Won the First Battles ... In 1776 *and* 2026. #ABlueView
1776: Hardy New Englanders forced the British to retreat from Lexington & Concord.
2026: Hardy Minnesotans force Trump's & Miller's goons to retreat from Minneapolis.
1776: Hardy New Englanders forced the British to retreat from Lexington & Concord.
2026: Hardy Minnesotans force Trump's & Miller's goons to retreat from Minneapolis.