Rick Downer
@rkdowner.bsky.social
Just a lump of thinking meat made from stardust.
Life begins at first breath. Abortion restrictions violate the 1st Amendment. Trans rights are human rights. Putin, Netanyahu, and Trump - the Axis of Evil. An #EnemyWithin
Life begins at first breath. Abortion restrictions violate the 1st Amendment. Trans rights are human rights. Putin, Netanyahu, and Trump - the Axis of Evil. An #EnemyWithin
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Rick Downer
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· Nov 16
The Bible is Silent on Abortion, but Vocal about When Life Begins - TheTorah.com
Egyptian and Mesopotamian abortion-inducing recipes attest to the practice of abortion in the ancient Near East. While the Middle Assyrian Laws prohibit the practice, the Torah offers no ruling. Never...
www.thetorah.com
"the Bible does not clearly condemn abortion; it simply does not rule on it. It does, however, unequivocally demonstrate, within its own cultural constructions, that a woman’s life was considered to have more value than that of an unborn fetus, and that life begins at first breath."
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Today RFK Jr. attempted to blame peanut allergies on aluminum adjuvants in vaccines.
He also said that that it would be “an easy study” to find the causes of allergies. All you need to do, says he, is create a list of “suspects” and study them ALL one by one.
Holy Bonferroni Batman.
He also said that that it would be “an easy study” to find the causes of allergies. All you need to do, says he, is create a list of “suspects” and study them ALL one by one.
Holy Bonferroni Batman.
RFK Jr. speaks at the Food Allergy Fund's leadership forum on heading research into food allergies
YouTube video by CBS 13 News
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November 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Today RFK Jr. attempted to blame peanut allergies on aluminum adjuvants in vaccines.
He also said that that it would be “an easy study” to find the causes of allergies. All you need to do, says he, is create a list of “suspects” and study them ALL one by one.
Holy Bonferroni Batman.
He also said that that it would be “an easy study” to find the causes of allergies. All you need to do, says he, is create a list of “suspects” and study them ALL one by one.
Holy Bonferroni Batman.
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Proposal To Ban Central Park Horse Carriages Voted Down By NYC Council Committee
www.huffpost.com
NYC Committee Rejects Proposal To Stop Iconic Central Park Tourist Attraction
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November 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Proposal To Ban Central Park Horse Carriages Voted Down By NYC Council Committee
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Brett Meiselas on MTG: The craziest thing is it's not like she even said anything bad about Trump. Nor did she even suggest he was involved with Jeffrey Epstein. All she said was that the people deserve the Epstein files — and he lost his mind. That’s the definition of “a hit dog will holler.”
November 18, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Brett Meiselas on MTG: The craziest thing is it's not like she even said anything bad about Trump. Nor did she even suggest he was involved with Jeffrey Epstein. All she said was that the people deserve the Epstein files — and he lost his mind. That’s the definition of “a hit dog will holler.”
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China & Taiwan Update, November 17, 2025
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November 18, 2025 at 5:25 AM
China & Taiwan Update, November 17, 2025
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“by mistake”
ICE abducted Leticia Jacobo and tried to deport her, she is Native American.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office, which held her for ICE, admitted that it was a ‘clerical error’.
Her family fought through layers of bureaucracy to stop her from being disappeared.
www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news/202...
Polk County Sheriff’s Office, which held her for ICE, admitted that it was a ‘clerical error’.
Her family fought through layers of bureaucracy to stop her from being disappeared.
www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news/202...
Native American woman nearly deported after Polk County Jail issues ICE detainer by mistake
A Native American woman from Arizona was nearly deported by federal immigration officials after a clerical error at the Polk County Jail. The woman's family had to scramble to prove she was Indigenous...
www.iowapublicradio.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:33 AM
“by mistake”
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Alice Wong’s life lit the path for disability justice. Founder of the Disability Visibility Project, writer, visionary, and relentless advocate, she amplified voices too often unheard in her own brilliant way.
We celebrate Alice’s voice, her tenacity, her love for community. Rest in power.
We celebrate Alice’s voice, her tenacity, her love for community. Rest in power.
Alice Wong, Writer and Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies at 51
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Alice Wong’s life lit the path for disability justice. Founder of the Disability Visibility Project, writer, visionary, and relentless advocate, she amplified voices too often unheard in her own brilliant way.
We celebrate Alice’s voice, her tenacity, her love for community. Rest in power.
We celebrate Alice’s voice, her tenacity, her love for community. Rest in power.
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A rain squall giving Seattle a shower
📸 Tim Durkan
📸 Tim Durkan
November 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
A rain squall giving Seattle a shower
📸 Tim Durkan
📸 Tim Durkan
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At the White House's request, the Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court order requiring full SNAP payments.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump news at a glance: supreme court blocks full Snap food aid payments following White House request
The high court’s order came after a federal appeals court denied the administration’s request to block an order to distribute November’s full monthly food stamp benefits – key US politics stories from...
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:48 AM
At the White House's request, the Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court order requiring full SNAP payments.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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“I’d release my taxes but they’re under audit.”
“I’d release the Epstein files but they’re part of an active investigation.”
“You’ll have it in two weeks.”
America is tired of the excuses and lies.
“I’d release the Epstein files but they’re part of an active investigation.”
“You’ll have it in two weeks.”
America is tired of the excuses and lies.
November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“I’d release my taxes but they’re under audit.”
“I’d release the Epstein files but they’re part of an active investigation.”
“You’ll have it in two weeks.”
America is tired of the excuses and lies.
“I’d release the Epstein files but they’re part of an active investigation.”
“You’ll have it in two weeks.”
America is tired of the excuses and lies.
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The Supreme Court takes up a major immigration case that asks whether the U.S. government can effectively prevent migrants from applying for asylum by blocking them at the border. I am very, very worried about this one. www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-f...
November 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The Supreme Court takes up a major immigration case that asks whether the U.S. government can effectively prevent migrants from applying for asylum by blocking them at the border. I am very, very worried about this one. www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-f...
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"The message is not that Trump is innocent, it's that *everyone is guilty.* Everyone assaults women, cheats on their taxes, uses public office for private gain. Propriety and following the rules? That stuff is for suckers. In a world of grift and graft, the most corrupt man should be king."
Why Trump can't make the Epstein scandal go away
His ordinary scandal management techniques are not working.
www.publicnotice.co
November 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
"The message is not that Trump is innocent, it's that *everyone is guilty.* Everyone assaults women, cheats on their taxes, uses public office for private gain. Propriety and following the rules? That stuff is for suckers. In a world of grift and graft, the most corrupt man should be king."
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ICYMI - Epstein survivors dropped a warning shot at Congress. No more delays, no more cover ups, the truth is closing in.
#SaveHealthcareNotPedophiles
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
#SaveHealthcareNotPedophiles
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
ICYMI - Epstein survivors dropped a warning shot at Congress. No more delays, no more cover ups, the truth is closing in.
#SaveHealthcareNotPedophiles
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
#SaveHealthcareNotPedophiles
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
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November 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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As the Epstein admin loses support & continues to spread misery across the US, there will be internet influencers, social media trolls & chat bots all aimed at forming public opinion to minimize the defections from Trump. Trying to normalize pedophila & prez golf trips while Americans go hungry.
Bots following the new govt accts as of 17Oct25
and the inauthentic-looking followers list, with a great title:
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bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
As the Epstein admin loses support & continues to spread misery across the US, there will be internet influencers, social media trolls & chat bots all aimed at forming public opinion to minimize the defections from Trump. Trying to normalize pedophila & prez golf trips while Americans go hungry.
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American citizens now carry their United States passport to avoid being picked up by ICE. Due to their skin color and accent.
Welcome to the USA under “ American’s Hitler”
Hitler would be proud
Welcome to the USA under “ American’s Hitler”
Hitler would be proud
Do I need to carry my passport in the US? A legal expert's take on what documents immigrants and citizens should have - NewsBreak
Immigration raids have caused some U.S. citizens to carry their passports to the store, to school or to work. But what documents to have on you depends on
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November 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
American citizens now carry their United States passport to avoid being picked up by ICE. Due to their skin color and accent.
Welcome to the USA under “ American’s Hitler”
Hitler would be proud
Welcome to the USA under “ American’s Hitler”
Hitler would be proud
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She knew about Epstein,
She knew about Donald,
She knew about the Victims,
She knew about so many others involved.
She Knew About Everything.
Yet she said nothing.
She’s just as bad if, not worse than Ghislaine Maxwell.
Pure Fucking Evil.
She knew about Donald,
She knew about the Victims,
She knew about so many others involved.
She Knew About Everything.
Yet she said nothing.
She’s just as bad if, not worse than Ghislaine Maxwell.
Pure Fucking Evil.
November 15, 2025 at 1:11 AM
She knew about Epstein,
She knew about Donald,
She knew about the Victims,
She knew about so many others involved.
She Knew About Everything.
Yet she said nothing.
She’s just as bad if, not worse than Ghislaine Maxwell.
Pure Fucking Evil.
She knew about Donald,
She knew about the Victims,
She knew about so many others involved.
She Knew About Everything.
Yet she said nothing.
She’s just as bad if, not worse than Ghislaine Maxwell.
Pure Fucking Evil.
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ICEstapo detained 81 people in Charlotte, NC yesterday.
The internet is littered with videos of them using excessive force and ignoring legal documentation provided by the detainees.
Here’s my advice for ICEstapo:
Take a night off.
Go to the movies.
Watch “Nuremberg”.
Your time is coming.
The internet is littered with videos of them using excessive force and ignoring legal documentation provided by the detainees.
Here’s my advice for ICEstapo:
Take a night off.
Go to the movies.
Watch “Nuremberg”.
Your time is coming.
November 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
ICEstapo detained 81 people in Charlotte, NC yesterday.
The internet is littered with videos of them using excessive force and ignoring legal documentation provided by the detainees.
Here’s my advice for ICEstapo:
Take a night off.
Go to the movies.
Watch “Nuremberg”.
Your time is coming.
The internet is littered with videos of them using excessive force and ignoring legal documentation provided by the detainees.
Here’s my advice for ICEstapo:
Take a night off.
Go to the movies.
Watch “Nuremberg”.
Your time is coming.
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Self-enrichment.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Self-enrichment.
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@governorwalz.mn.gov @govpritzker.illinois.gov @governor.ca.gov @govwesmoore.bsky.social @govandybeshear.bsky.social
Montana has an idea to undo Citizens United. You might keep an eye on it and see if you can use their idea. ⬆️
Montana has an idea to undo Citizens United. You might keep an eye on it and see if you can use their idea. ⬆️
October 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
@governorwalz.mn.gov @govpritzker.illinois.gov @governor.ca.gov @govwesmoore.bsky.social @govandybeshear.bsky.social
Montana has an idea to undo Citizens United. You might keep an eye on it and see if you can use their idea. ⬆️
Montana has an idea to undo Citizens United. You might keep an eye on it and see if you can use their idea. ⬆️
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A reminder:
This isn’t ideology
This isn’t incompetence
This isn’t business as usual
This isn’t temporary
This isn’t normal
This isn’t ethical
This isn’t legal
This isn’t meant to be popular
This isn’t meant to be good for anyone
This has been a strategic attack against the U.S.
Act accordingly
This isn’t ideology
This isn’t incompetence
This isn’t business as usual
This isn’t temporary
This isn’t normal
This isn’t ethical
This isn’t legal
This isn’t meant to be popular
This isn’t meant to be good for anyone
This has been a strategic attack against the U.S.
Act accordingly
October 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A reminder:
This isn’t ideology
This isn’t incompetence
This isn’t business as usual
This isn’t temporary
This isn’t normal
This isn’t ethical
This isn’t legal
This isn’t meant to be popular
This isn’t meant to be good for anyone
This has been a strategic attack against the U.S.
Act accordingly
This isn’t ideology
This isn’t incompetence
This isn’t business as usual
This isn’t temporary
This isn’t normal
This isn’t ethical
This isn’t legal
This isn’t meant to be popular
This isn’t meant to be good for anyone
This has been a strategic attack against the U.S.
Act accordingly
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Want to make sense of all the news?
Keep it simple.
The GOP has lost all credibility (forever)
easy.
Remember this?
Keep it simple.
The GOP has lost all credibility (forever)
easy.
Remember this?
✅ SANITY CHECK ✅
Do you remember ONE YEAR AGO this week, when The Economist magazine declared our economy "the envy of the world"?
Now, we rip farmers out of the world market with tariffs, and at the same time give other countries billions of taxpayer dollars, who were our direct competitors ... ?
Do you remember ONE YEAR AGO this week, when The Economist magazine declared our economy "the envy of the world"?
Now, we rip farmers out of the world market with tariffs, and at the same time give other countries billions of taxpayer dollars, who were our direct competitors ... ?
The envy of the world | Oct 19th 2024 | The Economist
The envy of the world. Special reports from The Economist. You've seen the news, now discover the story.
www.economist.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Want to make sense of all the news?
Keep it simple.
The GOP has lost all credibility (forever)
easy.
Remember this?
Keep it simple.
The GOP has lost all credibility (forever)
easy.
Remember this?