Pa Rock
parock23.bsky.social
Pa Rock
@parock23.bsky.social
Progressive Dem, retired educator and social worker. Father of three, grandfather of six. Living in south central Missouri. Interested in politics, travel, genealogy, and history. My daily blog - "Pa Rock's Ramble" - has been in existence 18 years.
Former President of Honduras and convicted drug trafficker Juan Orlando Hernandez has ben pardoned and freed from prison by Trump. So much for his phony war on drug traffickers! Disgusting, contemptible! apnews.com/article/hond...
Former Honduras President Hernández freed after Trump pardon
The wife of former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández says he has been released from prison following a pardon from President Donald Trump. The U.S.
apnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The poor will keep feeding the rich, just as they always have, but the poor must also have the means to feed themselves, acquire health care, live in safe housing, and send their kids to school. That's not much to ask for making the economy run! @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2025/12/lets...
Let's Try "Trickle Up" for a Change
by Pa Rock Citizen Journalist The United States of America can't afford to help impoverished working Americans, some of whom are holding dow...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Salute!
December 1, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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The indomitable Shirley Chisholm was born #OTD in 1924.

In 1968, Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress. She represented NY's 12th Congressional District for 7 terms (1969-1983).

Posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.
November 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Columbo versus Dumbo
December 1, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Trump goes after small boats and kills their crews in war on drugs, but pardons Juan Orlando Hernandez who was convicted in US federal court for helping to funnel more than 400 tons of cocaine into the US. Blood money talks. pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2025/11/some...
Some Cartel Kingpins are Better Connected than Others
by Pa Rock Citizen Journalist Things are currently a mess in the Southern Caribbean with no signs of getting better.   The United States h...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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The Texas Quote of the Day:

"I get a lot of cracks about my hair, mostly from men who don't have any. "

----- former Texas governor Ann Richards, known (partly) for her immaculate silver locks
November 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Looking for a few good impeachable offenses? Trump's political and military machinations in and around Venezuela and Honduras are a veritable smorgasbord of high crimes and misdemeanors! pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2025/11/some...
Some Cartel Kingpins are Better Connected than Others
by Pa Rock Citizen Journalist Things are currently a mess in the Southern Caribbean with no signs of getting better.   The United States h...
pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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November 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Why can't Trump at least behave respectfully toward our country, its people, and its heritage at least on major holidays? Why does everything have to be about him and his rancid view of the world? Commentary on a sad old man @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2025/11/old-...
Old Garbage Mouth
by Pa Rock Citizen Journalist The last few days have witnessed a serious uptick in hate speech and vitriol coming from the White House, a ...
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November 30, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I fell today (my greatest fear) but only managed to bang up my elbow, hip, and knee. Still mobile (barely) and very glad I invested in four recliners last week. I must have sensed this was coming. Commentary on furniture shopping @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-li...
A Living Room that Sleeps Four
by Pa Rock Happy Homebody I have wanted a recliner since that day in the spring of 2020 when I fell outside while trying to exit a raised ...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Trump's warm and compassionate Thanksgiving thoughts explored @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2025/11/old-...
Can't wait to experience the joy and happiness he spreads at Christmas!
Old Garbage Mouth
by Pa Rock Citizen Journalist The last few days have witnessed a serious uptick in hate speech and vitriol coming from the White House, a ...
pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
One could not tell a lie, and the other has never told the truth. America is clearly devolving.
The 2026 park pass is… cringy.
November 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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“The only way to stop drug trafficking is blowing up boats and pardoning the drug dealers.” —Senile Satan
November 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Couldn’t have said it any better.
November 29, 2025 at 1:19 AM
My #1 criteria when shopping for furniture: comfort. The same goes when shopping for cars. Adventures in furniture shopping @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-li...
A Living Room that Sleeps Four
by Pa Rock Happy Homebody I have wanted a recliner since that day in the spring of 2020 when I fell outside while trying to exit a raised ...
pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Who better to rage on the subject of "idiots" than Pam Bondi? www.thedailybeast.com/pam-bondi-ye...
Pam Bondi Yells About ‘Idiots’ in Unhinged On-Air Meltdown
Trump’s attorney general veered from the D.C. Guard shooting to swipe at Biden’s autopen.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Thanksgiving notes, traditions, table scraps, and parade detrius @. pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2025/11/than...
Thanksgiving Scatterings
by Pa Rock Homebody It's a cold and crisp Thanksgiving Day in the Ozarks, currently 30 degrees F and clear skies.   Rosie and I were outsi...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Thanksgiving weather, traffic, shopping guidance, culture, table scraps, and Chinese philosophy @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2025/11/than...
Thanksgiving Scatterings
by Pa Rock Homebody It's a cold and crisp Thanksgiving Day in the Ozarks, currently 30 degrees F and clear skies.   Rosie and I were outsi...
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November 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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November 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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November 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Violence has no place in America. Michelle and I are praying for the servicemembers shot in Washington, DC today, and send our love to their families as they enter this holiday season under the most tragic of circumstances.
November 27, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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47 years ago... Cincinnati experienced one of its greatest tragedies
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WKRP in Cincinnati Turkey Drop
YouTube video by Carla Johnson
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November 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM