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Pragmatic idealist. Not a cheerleader. Not interested in dunking on anyone. Crave info (esp nuances & below the radar items) & solutions. ❌👑 Oct 18, Stand up/bring friends 🚫👑

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bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · Nov 20

Stand UP, Stand OUT

Jessica Denson @jessicadenson07.bsky.social · Nov 19

Many of us are echoing @timothysnyder.bsky.social's lesson in On Tyranny, "Do not obey in advance.”

A no less vital admonition that deserves attn:

STAND OUT

“...without that unease, there is no freedom. The moment you set an example, the spell of the status quo is broken, and others will follow."

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bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 10h

It's amazing how many do not know.

I love your one-on-one approach to disseminating info. It's long & tedious, but it's the best way to make contact in an increasingly disjointed society

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 23h

Open Carry at Publix.

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 18, Be ready

Defending Democracy is not a red or blue issue, it's an everybody issue

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 1d

It would be completely cool (and an example to all) to volunteer your Natl Guard to Texas to help them w their disaster- should those troops be called home

In fact, make it a thing, publicize the hell out of it as an offer-:>
Y'ALL GO HOME,
and WE'LL GO W to help

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 1d

You're a good example Kat, esp in this era of fear.

We can stand up now, despite our fear, or cower later when our fear is even greater

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 2d

It would absolutely delight Trmp for any of us to succumb to violence.

Will prob have some plants in bigger cities.
We all have to be ready.

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 2d

So much stronger together.
One focus- anti-authoritarianism in its myriad forms.

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 2d

Sure there's risk. But minimal, esp here in Tlh. Police here have been pretty chill so far.

There's also safety in numbers. And you're not alone, as you can see in the map. Don't look back and say "damn. I wish I'd done more"

And the Long Term risk of authorianism is far, far greater

Join us!

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 2d

Non-Violence---> one of the most important ideals that drew me to INDIVISIBLE

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 2d

Which is why we must hew assiduously to our core value of non-violence.... both in ourselves & others

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 2d

Just a reminder.
No question Epstein is a factor. The only question is how much

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sah1109💙🐕🇺🇸🇨🇦🇲🇽🇵🇦🇬🇱🐾🐾💙 @sah1109.bsky.social · 3d

The First Law of Resisting Bullies: “Never Back Down.”
open.substack.com/pub/roberthu...

The First Law of Resisting Bullies: “Never Back Down.”

October 9, 2025

open.substack.com

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bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 3d

I think Mikey was remade in Pressler's image

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 3d

Hypocrites- the admin is rife w them, led by Hypocrite in Chief - DJT

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 3d

AND
Florida lawmakers seek to elevate Kirk to martyr status

I think Kennedy's brainworm has migrated to warmer climes

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bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 3d

Huh ⁉️
illegitimate Quest for Martyrdom.

-->"R state lawmaker filed bill requiring all Florida public universities/colleges to rename one roadway on campus after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

"If they don't, legislation proposes holding back 'state funds'"

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Bill would make Florida colleges, universities name streets after Charlie Kirk

A new bill would make all of Florida's public state universities and colleges rename one roadway on their campuses after Charlie Kirk.

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bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 3d

Bill would make Florida colleges, universities name streets after Charlie Kirk

A new bill would make all of Florida's public state universities and colleges rename one roadway on their campuses after Charlie Kirk.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 4d

What Governor Pritzker is doing is right for his state, but it is vital for the Republic.

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bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 3d

#StephenKing pls write that short story or mini novel today to reach ppl in graphic detail what that actually means to their lives.

Shift their
"fear of speaking out"
to
"fear of NOT speaking out"

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bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 3d

Who knew we'd be finding
T Massie, R Paul, MTG aligning w us on important issues in 2025?

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 3d

Sometimes the apparent incompetence is cover for the blame they'd get for being intentionally destructive

It's like:
"if i act dumb, I can get away w more"

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, exactly right.
The lower courts delved into these cases in great detail to yield a truly considered judgment... as opposed to a cursory look by the high court, producing what is essentially, a know-nothing judgment

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 3d

59% ⁉️
Why is it not 80-90%, which it would be in a world of pre-prevalence of social media disinfo.

www.npr.org/sections/sho...

59% of Americans disapprove of RFK Jr.'s moves as health secretary, a new poll says

A new poll shows trust in federal health policies is plummeting, and what -- or who -- people believe increasingly depends on their politics.

www.npr.org

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 3d

Or if they (the Icemen) had a fight w their partner, lost a significant bet, were hungover, etc

bobruth12.bsky.social @bobruth12.bsky.social · 3d

And why aren't Democrats making these points???!!!