RayHether
@rayhether.bsky.social
I’m a former high school drop out who was rescued by federal social service programs (Upward Bound). Ultimately completed MBA in finance and retired in 2021 after years in retail, energy, and state regulatory positions.
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it's the goddamn christmas adventurers club
Trump, continued: "What the Somalian people have done to Minnesota is not even believable. It’s not even believable. And a lot of it starts with the governor. A lot of it starts with Barack HUSSEIN Obama, because that’s when people started coming in... They want to kiss our country good night."
December 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
it's the goddamn christmas adventurers club
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this clip encapsulates so much of what has been wrong about MSM Trump coverage for the past decade -- treating Trump's lies and bigotry as a valid "side" of a debate instead of calling it out, because calling it out makes it seem as though you're biased
MSNBC reporter presents Trump's shameful racism towards Somalis as merely "a different view"
December 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
this clip encapsulates so much of what has been wrong about MSM Trump coverage for the past decade -- treating Trump's lies and bigotry as a valid "side" of a debate instead of calling it out, because calling it out makes it seem as though you're biased
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It needed to be said.
'Franklin The Turtle' Publisher Condemns Pete Hegseth For Turning Beloved Character Into Violent Meme
www.comicsands.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
It needed to be said.
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The data is clear: the president's tariff taxes are hurting American manufacturing.
America needs to build more, not less. Trump's economic sabotage must come to an end.
America needs to build more, not less. Trump's economic sabotage must come to an end.
December 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The data is clear: the president's tariff taxes are hurting American manufacturing.
America needs to build more, not less. Trump's economic sabotage must come to an end.
America needs to build more, not less. Trump's economic sabotage must come to an end.
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Cocaine is not fentanyl. Blowing up vessels off the coast of Venezuela doesn't stop fentanyl. It just gives Hegseth a rush. And hopefully gets him indicted.
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Cocaine is not fentanyl. Blowing up vessels off the coast of Venezuela doesn't stop fentanyl. It just gives Hegseth a rush. And hopefully gets him indicted.
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Billions of your tax dollars are going to Palantir Technologies, the backbone of Trump's anti-immigrant police state.
Be warned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_VwyhErd88
Be warned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_VwyhErd88
The Most Dangerous Corporation in America?
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Billions of your tax dollars are going to Palantir Technologies, the backbone of Trump's anti-immigrant police state.
Be warned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_VwyhErd88
Be warned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_VwyhErd88
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Really appreciate the clarity of the president saying black people are ruining the country and this entire room of groveling empty suits saying nothing bsky.app/profile/just...
Trump, continued: "What the Somalian people have done to Minnesota is not even believable. It’s not even believable. And a lot of it starts with the governor. A lot of it starts with Barack HUSSEIN Obama, because that’s when people started coming in... They want to kiss our country good night."
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Really appreciate the clarity of the president saying black people are ruining the country and this entire room of groveling empty suits saying nothing bsky.app/profile/just...
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102 million views. Democrats should have to report this as an in-kind contribution, courtesy of the Trump WH Comms Team.
December 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
102 million views. Democrats should have to report this as an in-kind contribution, courtesy of the Trump WH Comms Team.
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All 214 House Democrats have signed a discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits.
We only need 4 House Republicans to join us to stop the shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans.
Just 4.
We only need 4 House Republicans to join us to stop the shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans.
Just 4.
December 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
All 214 House Democrats have signed a discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits.
We only need 4 House Republicans to join us to stop the shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans.
Just 4.
We only need 4 House Republicans to join us to stop the shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans.
Just 4.
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Please signal boost. Need a wheelchair tech who can help troubleshoot in Silver Spring, MD.
My wheelchair won't turn on and a wheelchair technician won't be available until the 15th...
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Please signal boost. Need a wheelchair tech who can help troubleshoot in Silver Spring, MD.
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JUST IN: Mike Johnson plans to swear in Rep.-elect Matt Van Epps on Thursday — less than two days after he won the TN-07 special election.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
December 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
JUST IN: Mike Johnson plans to swear in Rep.-elect Matt Van Epps on Thursday — less than two days after he won the TN-07 special election.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
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MuskRat too..
December 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
MuskRat too..
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The Supreme Court has strict limits on denaturalization that are deeply rooted in protections guaranteed by the 1st and 14th Amendments. Here's how they got there: bit.ly/4rh6WJT
How the Supreme Court Rejected Denaturalization as a Political Weapon Long Ago
New threats to strip opponents of citizenship recall a dark history.
www.brennancenter.org
December 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The Supreme Court has strict limits on denaturalization that are deeply rooted in protections guaranteed by the 1st and 14th Amendments. Here's how they got there: bit.ly/4rh6WJT
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As schools buy invasive surveillance tech and increasingly incorporate AI into the classroom, we're calling on Congress to update privacy laws in order to protect students online and off.
December 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
As schools buy invasive surveillance tech and increasingly incorporate AI into the classroom, we're calling on Congress to update privacy laws in order to protect students online and off.
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By the numbers:
Three weeks of talking about affordability
Thousands of prices rising
Hundreds of tariffs raised
Zero substantive policies announced
Dozens of lies that prices are coming down
One billionaire calling your concern about affordability a “con job.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Three weeks of talking about affordability
Thousands of prices rising
Hundreds of tariffs raised
Zero substantive policies announced
Dozens of lies that prices are coming down
One billionaire calling your concern about affordability a “con job.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
December 3, 2025 at 2:27 AM
By the numbers:
Three weeks of talking about affordability
Thousands of prices rising
Hundreds of tariffs raised
Zero substantive policies announced
Dozens of lies that prices are coming down
One billionaire calling your concern about affordability a “con job.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Three weeks of talking about affordability
Thousands of prices rising
Hundreds of tariffs raised
Zero substantive policies announced
Dozens of lies that prices are coming down
One billionaire calling your concern about affordability a “con job.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
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Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Everyone in that room needs to be named and shamed. (I immediately see Ted Cruz and Sean Duffy laughing. Not sure who the others are.)
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Everyone in that room needs to be named and shamed. (I immediately see Ted Cruz and Sean Duffy laughing. Not sure who the others are.)
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The constitution says only Congress can declare war.
December 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The constitution says only Congress can declare war.
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A year later, Trump has disclosed a list of 46 donors who helped pay up to $14 million for his transition to power.
Much of the list includes billionaires and people he went on to appoint to key positions.
Much of the list includes billionaires and people he went on to appoint to key positions.
A Year Later, Donors to Trump’s Transition Come to Light
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
A year later, Trump has disclosed a list of 46 donors who helped pay up to $14 million for his transition to power.
Much of the list includes billionaires and people he went on to appoint to key positions.
Much of the list includes billionaires and people he went on to appoint to key positions.
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By the way, the real drug traffickers aren’t on the boats. Those are just mules getting paid a few bucks. Trump doesn’t go after the real kingpins, he either leaves them alone or pardons them.
December 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
By the way, the real drug traffickers aren’t on the boats. Those are just mules getting paid a few bucks. Trump doesn’t go after the real kingpins, he either leaves them alone or pardons them.
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ICE detain active duty U.S. Navy Sailor in full uniform—refuse to accept military ID.
"Agent said he had 'reasonable suspicion' to suspect he was in U.S. illegally," said Navy Chief Marquise.
"He needs to provide other ID to prove citizenship... military ID is not sufficient."
Norfolk, Virginia
"Agent said he had 'reasonable suspicion' to suspect he was in U.S. illegally," said Navy Chief Marquise.
"He needs to provide other ID to prove citizenship... military ID is not sufficient."
Norfolk, Virginia
December 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
ICE detain active duty U.S. Navy Sailor in full uniform—refuse to accept military ID.
"Agent said he had 'reasonable suspicion' to suspect he was in U.S. illegally," said Navy Chief Marquise.
"He needs to provide other ID to prove citizenship... military ID is not sufficient."
Norfolk, Virginia
"Agent said he had 'reasonable suspicion' to suspect he was in U.S. illegally," said Navy Chief Marquise.
"He needs to provide other ID to prove citizenship... military ID is not sufficient."
Norfolk, Virginia
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Silence = death.
Madonna Rips Trump Administration's 'Absurd' Decision Not To Mark World AIDS Day For First Time Since 1988
www.comicsands.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Silence = death.
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If there's one thing ole Whiskey Pete does NOT have, it's honor.
Never did, never will.
Never did, never will.
If he had any honor he would resign.
December 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
If there's one thing ole Whiskey Pete does NOT have, it's honor.
Never did, never will.
Never did, never will.
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Anyone recognize this dog? My neighbor is watching him until his owners are found. Pit mix, male, pretty sizable, good at greeting and friendly behaviors and VERY SWEET. No tag, no chip. Surely his family yearns for him. Found in the Standish-Ericson neighborhood in Minneapolis, near Lake Hiawatha.
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Anyone recognize this dog? My neighbor is watching him until his owners are found. Pit mix, male, pretty sizable, good at greeting and friendly behaviors and VERY SWEET. No tag, no chip. Surely his family yearns for him. Found in the Standish-Ericson neighborhood in Minneapolis, near Lake Hiawatha.