John Roche
@jr-placitas.bsky.social
Poet in NM, retired English prof, editor, Poetry Playhouse Publications, author, Tubbables. Blue Team! 🇺🇦! No DMs. Spoutible: JRPlacitasPoet
Website: https://www.poetryplayhouse.com/
Website: https://www.poetryplayhouse.com/
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John Roche
@jr-placitas.bsky.social
· May 9
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www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...?
Really? $2000 per person? That’s like stealing my wallet then paying me the $20 you owe me.
Really? $2000 per person? That’s like stealing my wallet then paying me the $20 you owe me.
Trump promises $2,000 payments to most Americans during Truth Social posting spree
The payments were offered after Trump attended another Mar-a-Lago dinner party
www.independent.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...?
Really? $2000 per person? That’s like stealing my wallet then paying me the $20 you owe me.
Really? $2000 per person? That’s like stealing my wallet then paying me the $20 you owe me.
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At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the guns fell silent.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the guns fell silent.
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It's Sunday, and IF you care about your fellow human beings, contact every GOP Senator and Representative and rake them over the coals about SNAP. Jesus would approve. Proverbs 28:27: "Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses."
The Gilded Guillotine
Penny Nickels mulls over the parallels between Louis XVI and Donald XLVII
www.menonpause.info
November 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
It's Sunday, and IF you care about your fellow human beings, contact every GOP Senator and Representative and rake them over the coals about SNAP. Jesus would approve. Proverbs 28:27: "Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses."
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@runforsomething.net got progressives on the ballot and voters in the polls - resulting in the most one sided victory the Dems have had in my lifetime.
Majority blames Trump - who got booed by all of Maryland tonight.
And @democrats.senate.gov decided this was a good time to roll over for GOP???
Majority blames Trump - who got booed by all of Maryland tonight.
And @democrats.senate.gov decided this was a good time to roll over for GOP???
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
@runforsomething.net got progressives on the ballot and voters in the polls - resulting in the most one sided victory the Dems have had in my lifetime.
Majority blames Trump - who got booed by all of Maryland tonight.
And @democrats.senate.gov decided this was a good time to roll over for GOP???
Majority blames Trump - who got booed by all of Maryland tonight.
And @democrats.senate.gov decided this was a good time to roll over for GOP???
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'If you're in trouble or hurt or need, go to the poor people. They're the only ones that'll help, the only ones' - John Steinbeck
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
'If you're in trouble or hurt or need, go to the poor people. They're the only ones that'll help, the only ones' - John Steinbeck
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Something in me snapped last night. Watching the democrats cave... knowing I will likely lose access to my healthcare... and by extension my livelihood and possibly everything. I know I am not alone... I am furious. A person with nothing left to lose is a very dangerous creature.
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Something in me snapped last night. Watching the democrats cave... knowing I will likely lose access to my healthcare... and by extension my livelihood and possibly everything. I know I am not alone... I am furious. A person with nothing left to lose is a very dangerous creature.
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Check out the real-time updates on President Trump's corrupt earnings, gifts, and crypto gains. www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
Trump’s Take: Tracking the cash and gifts made from selling the presidency.
Tracking the cash and gifts made from selling the presidency.
www.americanprogress.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Check out the real-time updates on President Trump's corrupt earnings, gifts, and crypto gains. www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
Worth reading!
“Trump died on December 8, three weeks before Christmas. The news broke during evening programming. Within three hours, coverage had settled into rhythm: the same footage, the same talking heads, the same speculation. No one yet understood what his death would reveal.”
My newest piece:
My newest piece:
After the Front Man
The System Trump Revealed by Dying
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Worth reading!
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“Trump died on December 8, three weeks before Christmas. The news broke during evening programming. Within three hours, coverage had settled into rhythm: the same footage, the same talking heads, the same speculation. No one yet understood what his death would reveal.”
My newest piece:
My newest piece:
After the Front Man
The System Trump Revealed by Dying
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
“Trump died on December 8, three weeks before Christmas. The news broke during evening programming. Within three hours, coverage had settled into rhythm: the same footage, the same talking heads, the same speculation. No one yet understood what his death would reveal.”
My newest piece:
My newest piece:
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#TrumpSoEdgiemedicated
#TrumpIsAClosetKlansLeader
#NoKings
His Dunce hat also converts into his Klan hat.
#TrumpIsAClosetKlansLeader
#NoKings
His Dunce hat also converts into his Klan hat.
November 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
#TrumpSoEdgiemedicated
#TrumpIsAClosetKlansLeader
#NoKings
His Dunce hat also converts into his Klan hat.
#TrumpIsAClosetKlansLeader
#NoKings
His Dunce hat also converts into his Klan hat.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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A vile country isn't a country that can't feed its children, a vile country is a country that *won't* feed its children.
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A vile country isn't a country that can't feed its children, a vile country is a country that *won't* feed its children.
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Join us TOMORROW, Nov 11, at My Buddy’s 4416 N Clark St for 🎶 🎤 KARAOKE FOR CHANGE 🎤🎶
Doors open at 8:30PM, songs start at 9PM, and we’re going ’til closing!
Doors open at 8:30PM, songs start at 9PM, and we’re going ’til closing!
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Join us TOMORROW, Nov 11, at My Buddy’s 4416 N Clark St for 🎶 🎤 KARAOKE FOR CHANGE 🎤🎶
Doors open at 8:30PM, songs start at 9PM, and we’re going ’til closing!
Doors open at 8:30PM, songs start at 9PM, and we’re going ’til closing!
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Reporter: Dr Oz said that—
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Reporter: Dr Oz said that—
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
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The US Supreme Court has acted like it's one of Kim Davis's many husbands and kicked the "Marriage is Sacred, Y'all!!!" hypocrite to the curb. Glory!
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The US Supreme Court has acted like it's one of Kim Davis's many husbands and kicked the "Marriage is Sacred, Y'all!!!" hypocrite to the curb. Glory!
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Tennessee’s District 7 Special Election is in 24 Days, here’s what you can do! Even if you aren’t local, there’s still something you can do!
Check out the link below for information!
www.mobilize.us/aftynforcong...
Check out the link below for information!
www.mobilize.us/aftynforcong...
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Tennessee’s District 7 Special Election is in 24 Days, here’s what you can do! Even if you aren’t local, there’s still something you can do!
Check out the link below for information!
www.mobilize.us/aftynforcong...
Check out the link below for information!
www.mobilize.us/aftynforcong...
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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.