Richard R
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I never saw Rev. Jackson speak, although I recall he did come to my hometown during his run in ‘88. I do recall seeing him during the march through the fields near Delano on the occasion of Cesar Chavez’s funeral procession in 1993, walking alongside Jerry Brown.
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Jesse Jackson, Charismatic Champion of Civil Rights, Dies at 84
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February 17, 2026 at 11:36 PM
I never saw Rev. Jackson speak, although I recall he did come to my hometown during his run in ‘88. I do recall seeing him during the march through the fields near Delano on the occasion of Cesar Chavez’s funeral procession in 1993, walking alongside Jerry Brown.
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In the contest to suck up to Donald Trump, there are no winners, only losers. This is a great example.
February 2, 2026 at 9:39 PM
In the contest to suck up to Donald Trump, there are no winners, only losers. This is a great example.
Thank you to The Boss for capturing these dark moments as we grieve for a nation reeling from lawlessness and disorder being orchestrated from the White House and its cabinets.
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
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January 28, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Thank you to The Boss for capturing these dark moments as we grieve for a nation reeling from lawlessness and disorder being orchestrated from the White House and its cabinets.
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Dear America, We’d Like to Speak to the Manager www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/o...
Opinion | Dear America, We’d Like to Speak to the Manager
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January 16, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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Let’s be clear: these cuts will lead directly to more people without homes, more people committing suicide, and more people crowding jails & prisons that are not well positioned for mental health care. And these fascists just don’t give a shit one way or another.
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Trump Cuts $2 Billion in Federal Funding for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
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January 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Let’s be clear: these cuts will lead directly to more people without homes, more people committing suicide, and more people crowding jails & prisons that are not well positioned for mental health care. And these fascists just don’t give a shit one way or another.
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I reflect on this death and the story of this once celebrated cartoonist who I’d consider had held temperate, moderate, even progressive viewpoints—to someone who fell in with the MAGA crowd & conspiracies & racist offensiveness. Like other folks we know who’ve immersed themselves in that bubble.
Scott Adams, Creator of the Satirical ‘Dilbert’ Comic Strip, Dies at 68
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January 14, 2026 at 1:06 AM
I reflect on this death and the story of this once celebrated cartoonist who I’d consider had held temperate, moderate, even progressive viewpoints—to someone who fell in with the MAGA crowd & conspiracies & racist offensiveness. Like other folks we know who’ve immersed themselves in that bubble.
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Common Sense, published 250 years ago today.
January 10, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Common Sense, published 250 years ago today.
It would seem unlikely or perhaps immature, but I’d have to say that the opportunity to see The Ramones play live twice in my early twenties (with a backstage pass & chance to meet some of the band the first time) were life changing experiences. Yup, that happened. youtu.be/w-5tS8Y9EUc?...
The Ramones – The True Story (Full Music Documentary)
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January 8, 2026 at 5:07 AM
It would seem unlikely or perhaps immature, but I’d have to say that the opportunity to see The Ramones play live twice in my early twenties (with a backstage pass & chance to meet some of the band the first time) were life changing experiences. Yup, that happened. youtu.be/w-5tS8Y9EUc?...
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@chrislhayes.bsky.social: “A 37-year-old American citizen, the mother of a young child is dead tonight. She was shot in the face by an agent of the federal government, and that government has spent the day telling despicable lies about her.”
January 8, 2026 at 1:05 AM
@chrislhayes.bsky.social: “A 37-year-old American citizen, the mother of a young child is dead tonight. She was shot in the face by an agent of the federal government, and that government has spent the day telling despicable lies about her.”
Sometimes I wish I could believe in hell so I could be at peace with some of the tyrants and thugs and warmongers and corporate criminals spending a deserved eternity there.
January 8, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Sometimes I wish I could believe in hell so I could be at peace with some of the tyrants and thugs and warmongers and corporate criminals spending a deserved eternity there.
Up until now, it had been fair to state the 2003 unilateral invasion of Iraq based on faked “intelligence” about WMDs was my country’s dumbest, most dishonest, most unnecessary act of military aggression & occupation of another country during my lifetime. Until now. Happy new year. #FIFAPeacePrize
January 4, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Up until now, it had been fair to state the 2003 unilateral invasion of Iraq based on faked “intelligence” about WMDs was my country’s dumbest, most dishonest, most unnecessary act of military aggression & occupation of another country during my lifetime. Until now. Happy new year. #FIFAPeacePrize
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Here's J.D. Vance's Jan. 31st, 2023, op/ed in the Wall Street Journal, aging like fine vinegar. J.D. was already in full "look at me!" kiss ass mode by this point, barely a month after he was sworn in as the junior U.S. senator from Ohio and 18 months before he was selected as Trump's running mate.
January 4, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Here's J.D. Vance's Jan. 31st, 2023, op/ed in the Wall Street Journal, aging like fine vinegar. J.D. was already in full "look at me!" kiss ass mode by this point, barely a month after he was sworn in as the junior U.S. senator from Ohio and 18 months before he was selected as Trump's running mate.
I know most people are being turned off by any kind of politics in the current atmosphere of intimidation and lawless faux patriotism, but citizens need to be aware of what Jack Smith said in his testimony before Congress in defense of his case and public servants.
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House Republicans Buried the Jack Smith Transcript on New Year’s Eve. I Read It So You Don’t Have To.
12 takeaways from Smith's closed-door testimony
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January 2, 2026 at 8:29 PM
I know most people are being turned off by any kind of politics in the current atmosphere of intimidation and lawless faux patriotism, but citizens need to be aware of what Jack Smith said in his testimony before Congress in defense of his case and public servants.
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RIP Isaiah Whitlock, Jr. Another great actor from The Wire. Famous signature curse followed him to other films and shows.
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Exploring the Sheeeeeeeeits of Clay Davis | The Wire
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January 1, 2026 at 12:22 AM
RIP Isaiah Whitlock, Jr. Another great actor from The Wire. Famous signature curse followed him to other films and shows.
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This is the only “Monroe doctrine” I support. Straight Outta San Diego!
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What Do All The People Know - The Monroes
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December 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This is the only “Monroe doctrine” I support. Straight Outta San Diego!
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At exactly which point is the sickening level of narcissism and dementia-tinged stream of insults and absolute nonsense even too much for the red-hat fanboys and fangirls-who are also not immune to the costs of his tariffs & economic chaos?! Like, is there a line somewhere that’s yet to be crossed?
December 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
At exactly which point is the sickening level of narcissism and dementia-tinged stream of insults and absolute nonsense even too much for the red-hat fanboys and fangirls-who are also not immune to the costs of his tariffs & economic chaos?! Like, is there a line somewhere that’s yet to be crossed?
That’s 200 in a row, on the way to 250…always be improving stats, too. #AcingMyCognitiveTest
December 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
That’s 200 in a row, on the way to 250…always be improving stats, too. #AcingMyCognitiveTest
If the so-called “Secretary of War” has his tiny MAGA panties in a bunch over senators declaring that service members who’s sworn an oath to the Constitution don’t have to—and should not—obey ILLEGAL orders, isn’t that an admission they want to give orders that are illegal and unconstitutional??!
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
If the so-called “Secretary of War” has his tiny MAGA panties in a bunch over senators declaring that service members who’s sworn an oath to the Constitution don’t have to—and should not—obey ILLEGAL orders, isn’t that an admission they want to give orders that are illegal and unconstitutional??!
RIP Jimmy Cliff, one of the all time reggae greats. youtu.be/twf7LhQIBkQ?...
Jimmy Cliff- Many Rivers To Cross
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November 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
RIP Jimmy Cliff, one of the all time reggae greats. youtu.be/twf7LhQIBkQ?...
People not getting food assistance. Flights being cancelled. National parks not staffed & patrolled. Services not being performed & workers not getting paid. And Congress won’t meet to stop the shutdown…all to protect *someone* from the Epstein files getting released.
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DOJ Admits to Republicans That Epstein Files Are Even Worse for Trump
Details in the files are reportedly even more damning for Donald Trump than previously indicated—and it was already bad.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
People not getting food assistance. Flights being cancelled. National parks not staffed & patrolled. Services not being performed & workers not getting paid. And Congress won’t meet to stop the shutdown…all to protect *someone* from the Epstein files getting released.
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The orange buffoon dicktator is fuming right now. Wait for the tweets crying foul against the will of American voters.
November 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The orange buffoon dicktator is fuming right now. Wait for the tweets crying foul against the will of American voters.
Happy Halloween Friday!
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The Haunted House Of Rock Extended Version by Whodini
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October 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Happy Halloween Friday!
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