Patrick Burns
@terriermanpburns.bsky.social
Retired, former non-profit executive, dogs, bicycles, kayaks, birds, garden. Anti-Trump, pro-democracy, reality-based. Blog at Terrierman.com and Terrierman on Facebook. Words and numbers are my friends.
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When Trump can’t help but nod off during his own damn press briefing, you know there’s something seriously wrong with him.
December 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
When Trump can’t help but nod off during his own damn press briefing, you know there’s something seriously wrong with him.
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President Trump has officially pardoned former Honduran President who US officials said was at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world. n.pr/4rzhG6q
Trump pardons Honduran ex-president who was convicted of drug crimes
President Trump has officially pardoned former Honduran President who US officials said was at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world.
n.pr
December 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
President Trump has officially pardoned former Honduran President who US officials said was at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world. n.pr/4rzhG6q
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25th Amendment now.
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
25th Amendment now.
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Every time he brags about that cognitive test, I’m reminded it’s the one where you have to identify a picture of a lion. The fact that he thinks it’s an achievement might actually be the test.
December 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Every time he brags about that cognitive test, I’m reminded it’s the one where you have to identify a picture of a lion. The fact that he thinks it’s an achievement might actually be the test.
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These findings are fascinating! Get vaxxed against shingles if you’re eligible—good for your brain as well as just not getting shingles
Multiple large natural experiments have documented Shingles vaccine is linked with ~20-25% reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. A new report today adds to that and extends the to slowing the progression of dementia @cellcellpress.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
December 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
These findings are fascinating! Get vaxxed against shingles if you’re eligible—good for your brain as well as just not getting shingles
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This is bigger than one murder of two men. Tons of evidence has emerged casting doubt on whether any of these victims are even running drugs to the US at all. Trump just pardoned drug kingpin.
Do Rs support subpoenaing top officials to answer Qs about all this? 3/
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
Do Rs support subpoenaing top officials to answer Qs about all this? 3/
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
December 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This is bigger than one murder of two men. Tons of evidence has emerged casting doubt on whether any of these victims are even running drugs to the US at all. Trump just pardoned drug kingpin.
Do Rs support subpoenaing top officials to answer Qs about all this? 3/
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
Do Rs support subpoenaing top officials to answer Qs about all this? 3/
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
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“.. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
@politico.com
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December 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
“.. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
@politico.com
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The allegations in the multibillion-dollar case sound familiar: A voting-tech company accuses Fox News of defamation for false claims it broadcast about rigged votes in the 2020 presidential election.
Fox News faces critical test in 2nd case over false 2020 election claims
The allegations in the multibillion-dollar case sound familiar: A voting-tech company accuses Fox News of defamation for false claims it broadcast about rigged votes in the 2020 presidential election.
n.pr
December 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The allegations in the multibillion-dollar case sound familiar: A voting-tech company accuses Fox News of defamation for false claims it broadcast about rigged votes in the 2020 presidential election.
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NYC first-grader separated from his dad and lost in ICE detention. I have a kid this age, and imagining her alone and jailed in a country where she is not a native speaker is terrifying
A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social
ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
NYC first-grader separated from his dad and lost in ICE detention. I have a kid this age, and imagining her alone and jailed in a country where she is not a native speaker is terrifying
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It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
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TODAY IS THE DAY!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
December 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
TODAY IS THE DAY!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
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Rep. Tim Burchett on House bill to end Congressional stock trading:
"This is a scam that's being played on the American public. And it needs to stop. Let's give America a reason to trust Congress for once in our miserable lives."
"But we probably won't do it."
"This is a scam that's being played on the American public. And it needs to stop. Let's give America a reason to trust Congress for once in our miserable lives."
"But we probably won't do it."
December 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Rep. Tim Burchett on House bill to end Congressional stock trading:
"This is a scam that's being played on the American public. And it needs to stop. Let's give America a reason to trust Congress for once in our miserable lives."
"But we probably won't do it."
"This is a scam that's being played on the American public. And it needs to stop. Let's give America a reason to trust Congress for once in our miserable lives."
"But we probably won't do it."
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I lived in Montgomery County, TN for several years over my 2 tours with the 101st. It’s part of the 7th CD now. It was represented by Marsha Blackburn then. Today I hope my neighbors there will get out and vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social They deserve a rep that cares about them and will fight.
December 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I lived in Montgomery County, TN for several years over my 2 tours with the 101st. It’s part of the 7th CD now. It was represented by Marsha Blackburn then. Today I hope my neighbors there will get out and vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social They deserve a rep that cares about them and will fight.
THE REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS had to have seen this coming. Everyone else did.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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Hegseth demands military commit more war crimes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday gave a disgraceful speech to the military's top brass in which he said the military should ditch its code of ethics, weaken investigations in war crimes, and ...
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December 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
THE REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS had to have seen this coming. Everyone else did.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
HEGSETH declared war on the Rules of Engagement right from the start. He’s a fan of war crimes, Nazis, and vigilante justice.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
First Thing: Hegseth to overhaul US military lawyers in effort to relax rules of war
System overhaul announced as new judge advocate generals being nominated after purge of predecessors. Plus, study finds marriage triples obesity risk in men – but not women
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
HEGSETH declared war on the Rules of Engagement right from the start. He’s a fan of war crimes, Nazis, and vigilante justice.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
One of these guys said NO to war crimes.
December 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
One of these guys said NO to war crimes.
Bhopal, India Union Carbide poisonings, of December 2, 1981. Between 4,000 and 16,000 killed and 500,000 poisoned. These skulls were discarded after research at the Hamida hospital. More here >> en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhopal_...
December 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Bhopal, India Union Carbide poisonings, of December 2, 1981. Between 4,000 and 16,000 killed and 500,000 poisoned. These skulls were discarded after research at the Hamida hospital. More here >> en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhopal_...
Boat for sale. Probably.
December 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Boat for sale. Probably.
Tsunami, Japan.
December 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Tsunami, Japan.
If only we knew what the people wanted. 🤔
December 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
If only we knew what the people wanted. 🤔