Michael B. Bishku
@mbishku.bsky.social
Professor Emeritus of History, Georgia — My message: Too many people wallow in ignorance!
Senate Dems blast Trump over playing favorites with tariffs
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n... — CORRUPTION!
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n... — CORRUPTION!
Trump grants tariff breaks to 'politically connected' companies, Senate Dems say
The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Senate Dems blast Trump over playing favorites with tariffs
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n... — CORRUPTION!
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n... — CORRUPTION!
blogs.timesofisrael.com/violence-in-... — All citizens need to have the protection of law enforcement!
The Blogs: Violence in Arab society: A disaster for all of us
Indifference to the shocking rise in murders of Arab citizens is not only a strategic error, but a moral stain on Israeli society
blogs.timesofisrael.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
blogs.timesofisrael.com/violence-in-... — All citizens need to have the protection of law enforcement!
www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-of-... — Made lots of money during WWII and afterwards! #SwissBanking
Hundreds of Nazi-linked accounts discovered at Credit Suisse, US lawmaker says
Wartime accounts for the German Foreign Office, a German arms manufacturer and the German Red Cross discovered, as well as new details on scheme to help Nazis flee to Argentina
www.timesofisrael.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:49 PM
www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-of-... — Made lots of money during WWII and afterwards! #SwissBanking
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a... — WHY??? We do NOT need it!
Trump says he wants proposed arch to be world's "biggest"
The proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
www.cbsnews.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:02 AM
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a... — WHY??? We do NOT need it!
www.cnn.com/2026/02/01/p... — People do NOT want to perform there!
Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two-year renovation | CNN Politics
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close for roughly two years to allow for extensive renovations, President Donald Trump said Sunday, a move that comes as the nation’s preeminent arts in...
www.cnn.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:52 AM
www.cnn.com/2026/02/01/p... — People do NOT want to perform there!
www.cbsnews.com/news/gregory... — The BASTARD should not be allowed in law enforcement!
Officials in Minnesota allege Bovino used language offensive to Jews on conference call
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
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February 1, 2026 at 6:25 PM
www.cbsnews.com/news/gregory... — The BASTARD should not be allowed in law enforcement!
He's 44. At the Olympics, he's 'the old guy you shouldn't count out.' — Good for him!
January 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM
He's 44. At the Olympics, he's 'the old guy you shouldn't count out.' — Good for him!
www.cbsnews.com/news/lindsey... — I hope that she recovers well for the Winter Olympics!
Lindsey Vonn says her "Olympic dream is not over" after crashing in World Cup race
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:54 PM
www.cbsnews.com/news/lindsey... — I hope that she recovers well for the Winter Olympics!
www.bbc.com/news/article... — The Syrian Kurds should have at least autonomy just like their brethren in Iraq! The Trump Admin has abandoned them!
Kurds in retreat as US allies switch to backing Syria's new leader
The US fought IS with the Kurds for years. Now, Donald Trump is siding with Syria's new leader.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:08 PM
www.bbc.com/news/article... — The Syrian Kurds should have at least autonomy just like their brethren in Iraq! The Trump Admin has abandoned them!
www.bbc.com/news/article... — The Trump Administration is interfering in Canadian internal affairs! #Alberta #Canada #InterferenceByTrumpAdmin
'Respect Canadian sovereignty', Carney tells US officials after they meet Alberta separatists
Alberta separatists have held three meetings with members of the Trump administration to discuss their push for independence
www.bbc.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:05 PM
www.bbc.com/news/article... — The Trump Administration is interfering in Canadian internal affairs! #Alberta #Canada #InterferenceByTrumpAdmin
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news... — This is CRAZY!
FBI executing search order connected with 2020 election at Fulton County elections center
FBI agents are executing a search at a warehouse that serves as Fulton County's election hub.
www.cbsnews.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:12 PM
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news... — This is CRAZY!
www.cbsnews.com/news/kristi-... — In a truly bad Cabinet Noem is one of the worst! The former terrible governor of South Dakota should be impeached and convicted!
Kristi Noem facing scrutiny from White House in wake of Minneapolis shooting but isn't likely to be fired, sources say
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is facing internal scrutiny after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, multiple sources told CBS News, but she is expected to keep her job.
www.cbsnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
www.cbsnews.com/news/kristi-... — In a truly bad Cabinet Noem is one of the worst! The former terrible governor of South Dakota should be impeached and convicted!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699... College sports are no longer amateur so the NCAA is going the route of professional leagues!
NCAA approves proposal to allow teams to wear sponsorship logo patches
Teams can begin displaying up to two logo patches of no more than 4 square inches on uniforms starting Aug. 1.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:55 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699... College sports are no longer amateur so the NCAA is going the route of professional leagues!
www.cbsnews.com/news/power-o... — This has to be the worst continuous cold weather in the South in years!
Power out for hundreds of thousands, roadways snarled with ice and snow after deadly storm
Deaths and power outages were reported across numerous states due to a monster storm across much of the country.
www.cbsnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:33 PM
www.cbsnews.com/news/power-o... — This has to be the worst continuous cold weather in the South in years!
Remains of last Israeli hostage found in Gaza, paving way for next phase of ceasefire - NBC News — Hamas needs to disarm during the second phase.
January 26, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Remains of last Israeli hostage found in Gaza, paving way for next phase of ceasefire - NBC News — Hamas needs to disarm during the second phase.
abcnews.go.com/Health/reduc... — So true!
Reducing salt in processed foods could lower rates of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke: Study
Manufacturers often add salt to processed foods in order to prolong shelf life.
abcnews.go.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:38 PM
abcnews.go.com/Health/reduc... — So true!
abcnews.go.com/Health/paren... — TERRIBLE DEVELOPMENT!
More parents are refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, doctors say. Here's why that could be dangerous
Doctors say more parents are refusing vitamin K shots for their newborns, potentially putting babies at risk of severe bleeding.
abcnews.go.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:19 AM
abcnews.go.com/Health/paren... — TERRIBLE DEVELOPMENT!
Trump 2026 — “Hardly Working for America”! A new campaign slogan?🤣
January 26, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Trump 2026 — “Hardly Working for America”! A new campaign slogan?🤣
abcnews.go.com/Politics/nav... — She is running in the Democratic primary to replace Nancy Mace; the Charleston area needs a stable and effective Congressperson to represent it!
Navy admiral removed by Hegseth announces run for Congress
Nancy Lacore served in the Navy for 35 years as a helicopter pilot, three-star admiral and the chief of the Navy Reserve.
abcnews.go.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM
abcnews.go.com/Politics/nav... — She is running in the Democratic primary to replace Nancy Mace; the Charleston area needs a stable and effective Congressperson to represent it!
Trump's threats force U.S. allies to grapple with a global 'rupture' — Trump wants to destroy NATO and hand Ukraine over to Putin! #TrumpIsATRAITOR
January 21, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Trump's threats force U.S. allies to grapple with a global 'rupture' — Trump wants to destroy NATO and hand Ukraine over to Putin! #TrumpIsATRAITOR
DOJ serves subpoenas to Walz, Frey and other Minnesota officials amid immigration crackdown — ICE is engaging in criminal activity NOT Minnesota politicians! #TrumpCriminalAdministration
#DepartmentOfInjustice
#DepartmentOfInjustice
January 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM
DOJ serves subpoenas to Walz, Frey and other Minnesota officials amid immigration crackdown — ICE is engaging in criminal activity NOT Minnesota politicians! #TrumpCriminalAdministration
#DepartmentOfInjustice
#DepartmentOfInjustice
I am getting annoyed with journalists and politicians INCORRECTLY referring to people from SOMALIA as “Somalian”! The CORRECT term is “Somali.” #TonyDecoupil #CBSEveningNews
January 20, 2026 at 11:54 PM
I am getting annoyed with journalists and politicians INCORRECTLY referring to people from SOMALIA as “Somalian”! The CORRECT term is “Somali.” #TonyDecoupil #CBSEveningNews
Supreme Court tackles Hawaii's 'vampire rule' for gun owners — I support Hawai’i!
January 20, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Supreme Court tackles Hawaii's 'vampire rule' for gun owners — I support Hawai’i!