Peter Turner
@rppt.bsky.social
Cut political eyeteeth on JFK (1960). Supported Johnson vs. Goldwater. Very active in McCarthy peace movement. stop-the-war banners, bringing the '68 convention to a standstill. Strategist for Pierre Trudeau (Canada)—been active ' good troublemaker' since
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There was a time when 90% of Americans would have understood how deranged in every conceivable way a post like this is
I mean if you showed this to any American in 2001 they wouldn't even understand what they were looking at or what sort of deranged creature could possibly speak like this in public
I mean if you showed this to any American in 2001 they wouldn't even understand what they were looking at or what sort of deranged creature could possibly speak like this in public
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
There was a time when 90% of Americans would have understood how deranged in every conceivable way a post like this is
I mean if you showed this to any American in 2001 they wouldn't even understand what they were looking at or what sort of deranged creature could possibly speak like this in public
I mean if you showed this to any American in 2001 they wouldn't even understand what they were looking at or what sort of deranged creature could possibly speak like this in public
Susan Collins and other Republicans had high hopes.
Collins stated "he learned his lesson" yup he learned all right.
Now it's the "Moderate Democrats" at the bat.
If you witness a person burning their fingers on a hot stove, why would you touch it yourself?
Collins stated "he learned his lesson" yup he learned all right.
Now it's the "Moderate Democrats" at the bat.
If you witness a person burning their fingers on a hot stove, why would you touch it yourself?
Shaheen: "We've heard from a number of our colleagues on the other side of the aisle that they're willing to come to the table, they're willing to work with us once the govt is open to get this done. We've heard the same thing from the White House. So now we'll see if they're really gonna work w/us"
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Susan Collins and other Republicans had high hopes.
Collins stated "he learned his lesson" yup he learned all right.
Now it's the "Moderate Democrats" at the bat.
If you witness a person burning their fingers on a hot stove, why would you touch it yourself?
Collins stated "he learned his lesson" yup he learned all right.
Now it's the "Moderate Democrats" at the bat.
If you witness a person burning their fingers on a hot stove, why would you touch it yourself?
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Perception in politics is reality ! When Schumer was showing he had a spine & standing up to Clorox Don Democrats WON in landslide elections at the ballot box. Now that he surrendered based upon a promise made by LIARS, he appears weak & feckless. Schumer & these other 'feckers' need to go away.
November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Perception in politics is reality ! When Schumer was showing he had a spine & standing up to Clorox Don Democrats WON in landslide elections at the ballot box. Now that he surrendered based upon a promise made by LIARS, he appears weak & feckless. Schumer & these other 'feckers' need to go away.
I'm remembering the scene in Sacha Baron Cohen's movie, 'Borat Subsequent Movie', where Rudy Giuliani was involved in a compromising scene.
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and other key figures involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election: https://cnn.it/4r8Y21h
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I'm remembering the scene in Sacha Baron Cohen's movie, 'Borat Subsequent Movie', where Rudy Giuliani was involved in a compromising scene.
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Coffee may protect people against irregular heartbeats, US study finds
Coffee may protect people against irregular heartbeats, US study finds
Trial’s findings go against common beliefs that people with atrial fibrillation should avoid caffeinated coffee
Drinking coffee may protect people against irregular heartbeats, despite the conventional wisdom to the contrary, according to a new study.
The Does Eliminating Coffee Avoid Fibrillation (Decaf) clinical trial found 200 patients with persistent irregular heartbeats had a “significantly” lower risk of the condition recurring if they belonged to the study group that was allocated coffee consumption rather than the one abstaining from it – 47% to 64%. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Coffee may protect people against irregular heartbeats, US study finds
Disgusting
The pardon covers 77 people, including members of the president’s former legal team, including John Eastman, Jenna Ellis and Sidney Powell.
Trump Pardons Giuliani And Others Allegedly Involved In Bid To Overturn 2020 Elections
The pardon covers 77 people, including members of the president’s former legal team, including John Eastman, Jenna Ellis and Sidney Powell.
www.forbes.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Disgusting
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BREAKING: Senate takes first step to end government shutdown after some moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 AM
BREAKING: Senate takes first step to end government shutdown after some moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.
Chuck (Neville Chamberlain) Schumer;
"Peace in our Times"
"Peace in our Times"
One of two things is true:
1. Chuck Schumer genuinely felt this is a bad deal, so he voted against it, but he couldn't keep Senate Dems in line because he's a lackluster leader.
OR
2. Chuck Schumer orchestrated the shutdown deal w/ retiring Dems because he's a bad strategist and got rattled.
1. Chuck Schumer genuinely felt this is a bad deal, so he voted against it, but he couldn't keep Senate Dems in line because he's a lackluster leader.
OR
2. Chuck Schumer orchestrated the shutdown deal w/ retiring Dems because he's a bad strategist and got rattled.
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Chuck (Neville Chamberlain) Schumer;
"Peace in our Times"
"Peace in our Times"
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When you can’t afford healthcare, blame Democrats Dick Durbin and Jeanne Shaheen, who are both retiring. Blame Senators John Fetterman, and Maggie Hassan who are up for reelection in 2028, and Tim Kaine, Jacky Rosen and Angus King who are up in 2030. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 AM
When you can’t afford healthcare, blame Democrats Dick Durbin and Jeanne Shaheen, who are both retiring. Blame Senators John Fetterman, and Maggie Hassan who are up for reelection in 2028, and Tim Kaine, Jacky Rosen and Angus King who are up in 2030. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Notice who voted for this:
Tim Kaine (VA)
John Fetterman (PA)
Dick Durbin (IL)
Maggie Hassan (NH)
Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
Jackie Rosen (NV)
Angus King (ME)
None of these people is up for election next year. COINCIDENCE?! I think NOT.
This is an outrage.
#shutdown
#shutdown2025
Tim Kaine (VA)
John Fetterman (PA)
Dick Durbin (IL)
Maggie Hassan (NH)
Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
Jackie Rosen (NV)
Angus King (ME)
None of these people is up for election next year. COINCIDENCE?! I think NOT.
This is an outrage.
#shutdown
#shutdown2025
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Notice who voted for this:
Tim Kaine (VA)
John Fetterman (PA)
Dick Durbin (IL)
Maggie Hassan (NH)
Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
Jackie Rosen (NV)
Angus King (ME)
None of these people is up for election next year. COINCIDENCE?! I think NOT.
This is an outrage.
#shutdown
#shutdown2025
Tim Kaine (VA)
John Fetterman (PA)
Dick Durbin (IL)
Maggie Hassan (NH)
Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
Jackie Rosen (NV)
Angus King (ME)
None of these people is up for election next year. COINCIDENCE?! I think NOT.
This is an outrage.
#shutdown
#shutdown2025
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go.bsky.app/UHqnifh Justice Jackson is maneuvering the legal system like a wizard against 47 and funds for SNAP. She is a skilled lawyer and judge working in a 6 conservative to 3 liberal court. Follow and support younger candidates.
November 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
go.bsky.app/UHqnifh Justice Jackson is maneuvering the legal system like a wizard against 47 and funds for SNAP. She is a skilled lawyer and judge working in a 6 conservative to 3 liberal court. Follow and support younger candidates.
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I saw a sentence in an article about how SNAP recipients are managing and it said someone was trying to decide if driving to a food pantry was worth the gas money. It really stuck with me and I can’t stop thinking about it. I am so angry and heartbroken. This country is just so shameful.
November 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I saw a sentence in an article about how SNAP recipients are managing and it said someone was trying to decide if driving to a food pantry was worth the gas money. It really stuck with me and I can’t stop thinking about it. I am so angry and heartbroken. This country is just so shameful.
We know who stands up when the going gets tough.
Not Billionaires
We know whose kids get drafted and sent off to w*r.
Not the kids of Billionaires.
Not Billionaires
We know whose kids get drafted and sent off to w*r.
Not the kids of Billionaires.
NICE TIME update: Hinsdale Pizza House offered free meals amid SNAP uncertainty. Then, residents started donating to cover them without being asked
www.berkshireeagle.com/news/central...
www.berkshireeagle.com/news/central...
Hinsdale Pizza House offered free meals amid SNAP uncertainty. Then, residents started donating to cover them without being asked
Hinsdale Pizza House owner Jason Reed thought he was going to cover 20 meals out of his own pocket. But he's since cooked free meals for over 200 people in
www.berkshireeagle.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
We know who stands up when the going gets tough.
Not Billionaires
We know whose kids get drafted and sent off to w*r.
Not the kids of Billionaires.
Not Billionaires
We know whose kids get drafted and sent off to w*r.
Not the kids of Billionaires.
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If Republicans couldn't hold up legislation, obstruct justice to protect Trump, sabotage Obamacare, help Trump destroy democracy, and had to stop inflicting unnecessary cruelty on people struggling to survive, what would they do with all their free time?
#ProudBlue #Pinks SNAP Benefits
#ProudBlue #Pinks SNAP Benefits
November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
If Republicans couldn't hold up legislation, obstruct justice to protect Trump, sabotage Obamacare, help Trump destroy democracy, and had to stop inflicting unnecessary cruelty on people struggling to survive, what would they do with all their free time?
#ProudBlue #Pinks SNAP Benefits
#ProudBlue #Pinks SNAP Benefits
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He's starting to realize just how powerful we are. His actions reek of desperation.
November 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
He's starting to realize just how powerful we are. His actions reek of desperation.
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Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
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A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
James Watson, dead at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA who died Thursday at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers.
www.statnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
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#NOKINGS
#NODICTATORS
#Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
LastSaturdayProtests2025/26 - Let's Do It Again !
No Kings Turneout
Saturday, November 29
12 – 2pm EST
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
#NODICTATORS
#Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
LastSaturdayProtests2025/26 - Let's Do It Again !
No Kings Turneout
Saturday, November 29
12 – 2pm EST
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Philadelphia - LastSaturdayProtests2025/26 - Let's Do It Again ! - No Kings Turneout · Mobilize
Let's do NO KINGS from Oct. 18th all over again.
We are trying to get a large crowd on the Last Saturday of every month 2025/2026.
To achieve critical mass we need more protesters consistently on the ...
www.mobilize.us
November 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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We should probably fix this.
One Oregon lawmaker’s wife made $6,000 a month working in his office at taxpayer expense, but she was not a frequent sight at the Capitol — probably because also working as a full-time fifth grade teacher at a private school
@carlosfuentes.bsky.social reports:
@carlosfuentes.bsky.social reports:
Oregon lawmakers quietly hire their family members with taxpayer money — and little oversight
More than two dozen states ban lawmakers from hiring their own relatives. Oregon does not.
www.oregonlive.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
We should probably fix this.
"And the people bowed and prayed to the neon god they made"
Simon & Garfunkel
Who voted for this fool?
Simon & Garfunkel
Who voted for this fool?
This admin is absolutely dedicated to the noble cause of taking food away from hungry people. They’re working overtime. They’re fighting tooth and nail. They’re going above and beyond. Using your taxpayer dollars to advance their mission of stealing more from working people.
November 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
"And the people bowed and prayed to the neon god they made"
Simon & Garfunkel
Who voted for this fool?
Simon & Garfunkel
Who voted for this fool?
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When you report what is given rather than uncovering what is happening . . . you get this.
“The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion: The vast majority of people want their governments to take climate action—but most wrongly think they’re in the minority. The media is partly to blame.”
Via @amywestervelt.bsky.social in @thenation.com
Via @amywestervelt.bsky.social in @thenation.com
The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion
The vast majority of people want their governments to take climate action—but most wrongly think they’re in the minority. The media is partly to blame.
www.thenation.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
When you report what is given rather than uncovering what is happening . . . you get this.
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