Democracy 4ever (formerly Older Pen)
@hydebpoz.bsky.social
Firm believer in the democratic process. Anti fairy tales and anecdotes about political or governmental matters especially those rooted in bizarre conspiracy theories. Committed to a better tomorrow. Always.
Time for a law which makes it a felony for any individual in a position of power, whether elected or appointed, to employ legal process (from investigations to indictments), administrative/executive process, or legislative process for the sole purpose of punishing or seeking retaliation.
January 31, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Time for a law which makes it a felony for any individual in a position of power, whether elected or appointed, to employ legal process (from investigations to indictments), administrative/executive process, or legislative process for the sole purpose of punishing or seeking retaliation.
January 31, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Time for a law which makes it a felony for any individual in a position of power, whether elected or appointed, to employ legal process (from investigations to indictments), administrative/executive process, or legislative process for the sole purpose of punishing or seeking retaliation.
January 31, 2026 at 12:57 PM
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @housedemocrats.bsky.social @housedemshq.bsky.social @pelosi.house.gov @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social @rokhanna.bsky.social @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social @gene4va.bsky.social
Time for a law which makes it a felony for any individual in a position of power, whether elected or appointed, to employ legal process (from investigations to indictments), administrative/executive process, or legislative process for the sole purpose of punishing or seeking retaliation.
January 31, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Time for a law which makes it a felony for any individual in a position of power, whether elected or appointed, to employ legal process (from investigations to indictments), administrative/executive process, or legislative process for the sole purpose of punishing or seeking retaliation.
January 31, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Time for a law which makes it a felony for any individual in a position of power, whether elected or appointed, to employ legal process (from investigations to indictments), administrative/executive process, or legislative process for the sole purpose of punishing or seeking retaliation.
Dear US Supreme Court. After one full year of the hellscape you enabled I thought you’d like to know how your gamesmanship has permanently wounded our beautiful country. Just sharing so nobody forgets. Peace out.
January 31, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Dear US Supreme Court. After one full year of the hellscape you enabled I thought you’d like to know how your gamesmanship has permanently wounded our beautiful country. Just sharing so nobody forgets. Peace out.
Anybody else getting the feeling that youngsters who never studied civics or history or political science are advising top WH geniuses? Just can’t shake it.
January 31, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Anybody else getting the feeling that youngsters who never studied civics or history or political science are advising top WH geniuses? Just can’t shake it.
I guess we all need to thank Todd from DOJ for telling us there are three million mentions of “you know who” in those documents they still have and haven’t released.
January 31, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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I guess we all need to thank Todd from DOJ for telling us there are three million mentions of “you know who” in those documents they still have and haven’t released.
January 31, 2026 at 12:38 PM
I guess we all need to thank Todd from DOJ for telling us there are three million mentions of “you know who” in those documents they still have and haven’t released.
January 31, 2026 at 12:37 PM
I guess we all need to thank Todd from DOJ for telling us there are three million mentions of “you know who” in those documents they still have and haven’t released.
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Microbiologist Alice Catherine Evans was born #OTD in 1881.
She proved that the bacterium 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘴 caused brucellosis (aka undulant fever) in humans & cattle. This led to the pasteurization of milk in the US in 1930. First woman president, Society of American Bacteriologists.
#WomenInSTEM
She proved that the bacterium 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘴 caused brucellosis (aka undulant fever) in humans & cattle. This led to the pasteurization of milk in the US in 1930. First woman president, Society of American Bacteriologists.
#WomenInSTEM
January 29, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Microbiologist Alice Catherine Evans was born #OTD in 1881.
She proved that the bacterium 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘴 caused brucellosis (aka undulant fever) in humans & cattle. This led to the pasteurization of milk in the US in 1930. First woman president, Society of American Bacteriologists.
#WomenInSTEM
She proved that the bacterium 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘴 caused brucellosis (aka undulant fever) in humans & cattle. This led to the pasteurization of milk in the US in 1930. First woman president, Society of American Bacteriologists.
#WomenInSTEM
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This red grouse was walking along the path just ahead of me so I sat and waited.
#birdoftheday
#EyeContact
#birdoftheday
#EyeContact
January 29, 2026 at 1:26 PM
This red grouse was walking along the path just ahead of me so I sat and waited.
#birdoftheday
#EyeContact
#birdoftheday
#EyeContact
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American paramilitary units are on the cover of international newsmagazines.
But please, come visit and invest.
We’re “open for business.”
@economist.com
www.economist.com/leaders/2026...
But please, come visit and invest.
We’re “open for business.”
@economist.com
www.economist.com/leaders/2026...
January 30, 2026 at 12:24 AM
American paramilitary units are on the cover of international newsmagazines.
But please, come visit and invest.
We’re “open for business.”
@economist.com
www.economist.com/leaders/2026...
But please, come visit and invest.
We’re “open for business.”
@economist.com
www.economist.com/leaders/2026...
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Welcome back to another #FossilFriday
Here is the molar from an American Mastodon (Mammut americanum). This comes from Pleistocene deposits in San Jacinto County, Texas. Mastodons used their bumpy molars for grinding up twigs, leaf matter, and other shrubs.
Here is the molar from an American Mastodon (Mammut americanum). This comes from Pleistocene deposits in San Jacinto County, Texas. Mastodons used their bumpy molars for grinding up twigs, leaf matter, and other shrubs.
January 30, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Welcome back to another #FossilFriday
Here is the molar from an American Mastodon (Mammut americanum). This comes from Pleistocene deposits in San Jacinto County, Texas. Mastodons used their bumpy molars for grinding up twigs, leaf matter, and other shrubs.
Here is the molar from an American Mastodon (Mammut americanum). This comes from Pleistocene deposits in San Jacinto County, Texas. Mastodons used their bumpy molars for grinding up twigs, leaf matter, and other shrubs.
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Toyota Motor sold a record 11.3 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, securing its position as the top-selling automaker for a sixth straight year.
In China, Toyota’s sales inched up 0.2 percent, marking the first stable year in four, despite stiff competition in the world’s largest car market.
In China, Toyota’s sales inched up 0.2 percent, marking the first stable year in four, despite stiff competition in the world’s largest car market.
January 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Toyota Motor sold a record 11.3 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, securing its position as the top-selling automaker for a sixth straight year.
In China, Toyota’s sales inched up 0.2 percent, marking the first stable year in four, despite stiff competition in the world’s largest car market.
In China, Toyota’s sales inched up 0.2 percent, marking the first stable year in four, despite stiff competition in the world’s largest car market.
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No arrests of the ICE thugs who murdered Alex Pretti, Renee Good, or Keith Porter. No arrests of anyone in the Epstein Files. But they arrested Don Lemon because of his journalism.
January 30, 2026 at 1:44 PM
No arrests of the ICE thugs who murdered Alex Pretti, Renee Good, or Keith Porter. No arrests of anyone in the Epstein Files. But they arrested Don Lemon because of his journalism.
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This isn’t about convicting Don Lemon. It’s unlikely that will happen. It’s about intimidating journalists & making them censure themselves out of fear of consequences. It’s about eroding the free press because the administration can’t afford the criticism.
This just in: "Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards," Lemon's attorney Abbe Lowell says.
January 30, 2026 at 2:44 PM
This isn’t about convicting Don Lemon. It’s unlikely that will happen. It’s about intimidating journalists & making them censure themselves out of fear of consequences. It’s about eroding the free press because the administration can’t afford the criticism.
Judge greenlights Epstein victims' sex-trafficking lawsuit against Bank of America - Business Insider “The Epstein victims had accused Bank of America of ignoring red flags for Epstein's sex-trafficking operation…They said the funds were used in part to pay hush money to victims.”
Judge greenlights Epstein victims' sex-trafficking lawsuit against Bank of America — Business Insider
Updated Jan 29, 2026, 10:54 PM GMT A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit by Jeffrey Epstein's victims against Bank of America to move forward. Department of Justice Jeffrey Epstein victims accused Ban...
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January 30, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Judge greenlights Epstein victims' sex-trafficking lawsuit against Bank of America - Business Insider “The Epstein victims had accused Bank of America of ignoring red flags for Epstein's sex-trafficking operation…They said the funds were used in part to pay hush money to victims.”
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Trump executive order seizes authority over Los Angeles area building permits. "In a statement, a spokesperson for [California Gov. Gavin] Newsom called Trump a ‘clueless idiot who believes that the state and federal governments can issue local rebuilding permits.’" www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n...
Trump signs executive order aimed at assuming control of Los Angeles wildfire rebuild permits from state, local jurisdictions
In response, Governor Newsom accused Trump of withholding federal funding for the rebuild.
www.cbsnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Trump executive order seizes authority over Los Angeles area building permits. "In a statement, a spokesperson for [California Gov. Gavin] Newsom called Trump a ‘clueless idiot who believes that the state and federal governments can issue local rebuilding permits.’" www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n...
So they’re arresting media, inventing investigations, killing American citizens, using sophisticated surveillance on American citizens, and they expect us to believe we don’t live in Putinland? So bizarre.
January 30, 2026 at 2:31 PM
So they’re arresting media, inventing investigations, killing American citizens, using sophisticated surveillance on American citizens, and they expect us to believe we don’t live in Putinland? So bizarre.
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Our founding fathers knew to protect the free press in the first amendment for good reasons. Without a free press the government will kill its own citizens and cover it up. It just happened. This is not a drill.
January 30, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Our founding fathers knew to protect the free press in the first amendment for good reasons. Without a free press the government will kill its own citizens and cover it up. It just happened. This is not a drill.
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Perched. Full 🪶 🎨
Anna’s Hummingbird in Southern Oregon
#Hummingbird #naturephotography #BirdPhotography #Birding #BirdsOfBsky
Anna’s Hummingbird in Southern Oregon
#Hummingbird #naturephotography #BirdPhotography #Birding #BirdsOfBsky
January 29, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Perched. Full 🪶 🎨
Anna’s Hummingbird in Southern Oregon
#Hummingbird #naturephotography #BirdPhotography #Birding #BirdsOfBsky
Anna’s Hummingbird in Southern Oregon
#Hummingbird #naturephotography #BirdPhotography #Birding #BirdsOfBsky
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From Hopium:
- Don Lemon arrested, "de-escalation" was always insulting bullsh-t
- Public opinion has really turned on ICE and Trump. Dems needs to stay on offense
- MAGA chaos reigns in Washington, large parts of US govt to run out of money tonight, again 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/senate-fun...
- Don Lemon arrested, "de-escalation" was always insulting bullsh-t
- Public opinion has really turned on ICE and Trump. Dems needs to stay on offense
- MAGA chaos reigns in Washington, large parts of US govt to run out of money tonight, again 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/senate-fun...
Senate Funding Deal Comes Together And Then Falls Apart, Trump Has Lost The Argument on ICE (Badly), Dems Must Stay On Offense
We need to honor the bravery and courage of the people of Minnesota and keep contacting our Congressional reps. Be loud and proud today everyone!
www.hopiumchronicles.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:33 PM
From Hopium:
- Don Lemon arrested, "de-escalation" was always insulting bullsh-t
- Public opinion has really turned on ICE and Trump. Dems needs to stay on offense
- MAGA chaos reigns in Washington, large parts of US govt to run out of money tonight, again 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/senate-fun...
- Don Lemon arrested, "de-escalation" was always insulting bullsh-t
- Public opinion has really turned on ICE and Trump. Dems needs to stay on offense
- MAGA chaos reigns in Washington, large parts of US govt to run out of money tonight, again 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/senate-fun...