Blue Dot in Red State
@bluedotin.bsky.social
Retired; the blue dot in red state; midwest, volunteering & mentoring undergrads, grads, alums; Indiana Fever Fan. BS, PhD in engineering, MBA in strategy, fifty years employed in automotive electronics; Love Baroque music. Love travel, 2 kids, 7 grands.
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PLEASE read this one. Kinda required reading. If you agree, which I hope you do, print in color and magnetically attach to your refrigerator. It is marvelous and very clear to all who visit: this is what we stand for. PERIOD.
(Daily Beast) Most interesting piece about MTG being only the first of other GOP House members who will announce their retirements in the future. Sounds like the GOP is running a sinking ship on the House side.
www.thedailybeast.com/kevin-mccart...
www.thedailybeast.com/kevin-mccart...
Kevin McCarthy Warns MTG is ‘Canary in Coal Mine’ for GOP Crisis
The former House speaker believes more GOP lawmakers will leave office soon.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:29 AM
(Daily Beast) Most interesting piece about MTG being only the first of other GOP House members who will announce their retirements in the future. Sounds like the GOP is running a sinking ship on the House side.
www.thedailybeast.com/kevin-mccart...
www.thedailybeast.com/kevin-mccart...
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Enten: "Trump's net approval rating is at -15 -- the lowest it has been during his entire second term... the Democratic lead on the generic ballot has widened. Trump's political position has worsened. I don't think how you can look at both and conclude anything other than that Dems won the shutdown"
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Enten: "Trump's net approval rating is at -15 -- the lowest it has been during his entire second term... the Democratic lead on the generic ballot has widened. Trump's political position has worsened. I don't think how you can look at both and conclude anything other than that Dems won the shutdown"
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Do you know who you won't find in the Epstein Files?
Undocumented immigrants.
Undocumented immigrants.
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Do you know who you won't find in the Epstein Files?
Undocumented immigrants.
Undocumented immigrants.
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(Daily Beast) Deep breath. We never want to seriously wish bad things to happen to others (1 exception, maybe), but this issue with ICE snatching a relative of the Trump Press Secretary might cause her to be a bit more sympathetic. Here's hoping for change.
www.thedailybeast.com/karoline-lea...
www.thedailybeast.com/karoline-lea...
Karoline Leavitt’s Family Member Captured by ICE Goons
America’s brutal immigration raids just got personal for Trump’s press secretary.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 AM
(Daily Beast) Deep breath. We never want to seriously wish bad things to happen to others (1 exception, maybe), but this issue with ICE snatching a relative of the Trump Press Secretary might cause her to be a bit more sympathetic. Here's hoping for change.
www.thedailybeast.com/karoline-lea...
www.thedailybeast.com/karoline-lea...
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Mabel insisted on sitting with me when I got my haircut which hasn't happened since my grandma did the same thing when I was in kindergarten.
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Mabel insisted on sitting with me when I got my haircut which hasn't happened since my grandma did the same thing when I was in kindergarten.
(WSJ) The govt planning hearings on "content" in vehicles sold in the US. (NOTE: I am biased: my career in auto electronics.) Govt telling OEMs how to price their cars?....what content to include or not....and what about sunk costs in Development, tooling, mfg'ing.
www.wsj.com/business/aut...
www.wsj.com/business/aut...
Exclusive | Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.
www.wsj.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:51 AM
(WSJ) The govt planning hearings on "content" in vehicles sold in the US. (NOTE: I am biased: my career in auto electronics.) Govt telling OEMs how to price their cars?....what content to include or not....and what about sunk costs in Development, tooling, mfg'ing.
www.wsj.com/business/aut...
www.wsj.com/business/aut...
(WSJ) Wonder if this was the first time that the Speaker talked to Trump about the chaos in the GOP, the chaos coming next year with the elimination of health subsidies, the general lack of togetherness and support coming from the GOP House, as polls go highly negative.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | Speaker Johnson Warns White House GOP Is Wary of Trump’s Healthcare Push
The top House Republican said of little GOP support for extending the expiring ACA subsidies.
www.wsj.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 AM
(WSJ) Wonder if this was the first time that the Speaker talked to Trump about the chaos in the GOP, the chaos coming next year with the elimination of health subsidies, the general lack of togetherness and support coming from the GOP House, as polls go highly negative.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
(WSJ) Appointing a vaccine-skeptic as the NUMBER TWO in control of the CDC cannot in any way be shown to be progress, but rather, a step back roughly one hundred years in health care. How many of us will die with this lineup that Trump agreed to?
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
CDC Appoints Vaccine Skeptic as No. 2
Louisiana surgeon general Dr. Ralph Abraham steps into the deputy role
www.wsj.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:36 AM
(WSJ) Appointing a vaccine-skeptic as the NUMBER TWO in control of the CDC cannot in any way be shown to be progress, but rather, a step back roughly one hundred years in health care. How many of us will die with this lineup that Trump agreed to?
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
(WSJ) MUST READ. A view into the ineptness of the White House, this time for high-stakes negotiations dealing with the Russian-Ukrainian war. The depressing lack of skill on Witkoff's part, combined with Trump's inability to think. Wretched. Criminal. Depressing.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
White House Defends Witkoff After Leak of Conversation With Russian Official
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly coached an aide to Russia’s leader on dealing with President Trump on Ukraine.
www.wsj.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:33 AM
(WSJ) MUST READ. A view into the ineptness of the White House, this time for high-stakes negotiations dealing with the Russian-Ukrainian war. The depressing lack of skill on Witkoff's part, combined with Trump's inability to think. Wretched. Criminal. Depressing.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Hey @bluedotin.bsky.social can you please repost my post below? just trying to give my niece a magical Christmas ❤️💚
Christmas is fast approaching & my 3 yo niece is so excited to experience the magic of the season! Like many others times are tough & any help to give her the best Christmas is so appreciated. Here’s her wishlist if anyone can help!
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Hey @bluedotin.bsky.social can you please repost my post below? just trying to give my niece a magical Christmas ❤️💚
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Christmas is fast approaching & my 3 yo niece is so excited to experience the magic of the season! Like many others times are tough & any help to give her the best Christmas is so appreciated. Here’s her wishlist if anyone can help!
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
November 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Christmas is fast approaching & my 3 yo niece is so excited to experience the magic of the season! Like many others times are tough & any help to give her the best Christmas is so appreciated. Here’s her wishlist if anyone can help!
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
(The Guardian) If you needed any more proof about the ineptitude of the Trump Administration in negotiating ANYTHING (e.g. the "Not ready for prime time players"), here you go with this article. Note the preference and edge given to Russia by Trump.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump envoy reportedly told Kremlin official that Ukraine must cede land for peace deal
Steve Witkoff told Yuri Ushakov in October phone call that peace would require Russia gaining control of Donetsk
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 AM
(The Guardian) If you needed any more proof about the ineptitude of the Trump Administration in negotiating ANYTHING (e.g. the "Not ready for prime time players"), here you go with this article. Note the preference and edge given to Russia by Trump.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Hey, GOP: you can stay around; we'd like you to consider it, but ONLY on the condition that you GROW A SPINE and a SET OF COJONES for the men...to stand up to the Liar In Chief. If you can't do that, we are not interested. Sorry. No whinning allowed here. Grow a pair and stand tall.
November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Hey, GOP: you can stay around; we'd like you to consider it, but ONLY on the condition that you GROW A SPINE and a SET OF COJONES for the men...to stand up to the Liar In Chief. If you can't do that, we are not interested. Sorry. No whinning allowed here. Grow a pair and stand tall.
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is this the USA? Does Exxon want to suspend the Constitution? Wow....
Now, remind me again that non-Americans should mind their own business.
November 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
is this the USA? Does Exxon want to suspend the Constitution? Wow....
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Retired 4-star Army General Barry McCaffrey said the Pentagon's threats to Sen. Mark Kelly are making the U.S. start to look like the government of North Korea.
November 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Retired 4-star Army General Barry McCaffrey said the Pentagon's threats to Sen. Mark Kelly are making the U.S. start to look like the government of North Korea.
Totally, completely, without a doubt...
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Totally, completely, without a doubt...
Surprise? Nah...
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Surprise? Nah...
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Pamela Jo has until December 20th to release the Epstein files. She must include explanations for everything she redacts or withholds.
November 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Pamela Jo has until December 20th to release the Epstein files. She must include explanations for everything she redacts or withholds.
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If this is true, every halfway decent foreign intelligence service on the planet already has the receipts ….
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
If this is true, every halfway decent foreign intelligence service on the planet already has the receipts ….
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How many medals and stripes does Pete Hegseth have?
November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
How many medals and stripes does Pete Hegseth have?
(CNN) Continued progress in the Russia-Ukraine war....
www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
Ukraine agrees to peace proposal according to US official - live updates | CNN
Ukraine has agreed to a deal to end the war with Russia with only “minor details” outstanding, a US official said. Follow for live updates
www.cnn.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
(CNN) Continued progress in the Russia-Ukraine war....
www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
She does belong in this “loser” administration.
Humiliated Lindsey Halligan insists underlings still refer to her as 'US attorney'
www.rawstory.com
Humiliated Lindsey Halligan insists underlings still refer to her as 'US attorney'
twp.ai
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
She does belong in this “loser” administration.