Flying Dolphin
@forfactssake.bsky.social
Writer, Lover, Artist and Giver. Kindness Matters and Facts do too. I hope we can get along, me and you
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John Prine sings RB Morris's (unfortunately) very relevant song.
John Prine That's How Every Empire Falls
YouTube video by 666Binky
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February 12, 2026 at 8:42 PM
John Prine sings RB Morris's (unfortunately) very relevant song.
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under questioning by Rand Paul, ICE officials confirm that yelling at officers is not assault and recording officers is not a crime
February 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
under questioning by Rand Paul, ICE officials confirm that yelling at officers is not assault and recording officers is not a crime
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In a normal government, this results in the resignation of multiple cabinet officials (Transportation, Defense, and Homeland Security), and the closure or (at least!) radical reorg of the cartoonishly incompetent agency at the center of it: CBP.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
February 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
In a normal government, this results in the resignation of multiple cabinet officials (Transportation, Defense, and Homeland Security), and the closure or (at least!) radical reorg of the cartoonishly incompetent agency at the center of it: CBP.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
I didn't say a third choice would be better than Biden or Obama.
Had nothing to do with best candidates we've had...
My comment was only about having more choices, hoping the best would rise to the top as I beleive Obama and Biden did
I also said nothing about *current* small parties
Had nothing to do with best candidates we've had...
My comment was only about having more choices, hoping the best would rise to the top as I beleive Obama and Biden did
I also said nothing about *current* small parties
February 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I didn't say a third choice would be better than Biden or Obama.
Had nothing to do with best candidates we've had...
My comment was only about having more choices, hoping the best would rise to the top as I beleive Obama and Biden did
I also said nothing about *current* small parties
Had nothing to do with best candidates we've had...
My comment was only about having more choices, hoping the best would rise to the top as I beleive Obama and Biden did
I also said nothing about *current* small parties
US Constitution... wait, what about Me?
Abolish the veto power of the president.
February 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM
US Constitution... wait, what about Me?
Constitutional Amendments are difficult.
Wish lists on social media... not so much.
Try organizing for a Constituional Convention.. not joke or snary... it Could be done. Again, very difficult. 🙂
Wish lists on social media... not so much.
Try organizing for a Constituional Convention.. not joke or snary... it Could be done. Again, very difficult. 🙂
February 11, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Constitutional Amendments are difficult.
Wish lists on social media... not so much.
Try organizing for a Constituional Convention.. not joke or snary... it Could be done. Again, very difficult. 🙂
Wish lists on social media... not so much.
Try organizing for a Constituional Convention.. not joke or snary... it Could be done. Again, very difficult. 🙂
I am neither R nor D, never have been.
I'd love a solid choice between the 2 parties or have viable others,formed-from-grassroots/ not just offering a show! prez every 4yrs]
Now I vote D because governing is Math, not ideology - that means to get anything done Congress needs 51 /218 & +P/VP helps
I'd love a solid choice between the 2 parties or have viable others,formed-from-grassroots/ not just offering a show! prez every 4yrs]
Now I vote D because governing is Math, not ideology - that means to get anything done Congress needs 51 /218 & +P/VP helps
February 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM
I am neither R nor D, never have been.
I'd love a solid choice between the 2 parties or have viable others,formed-from-grassroots/ not just offering a show! prez every 4yrs]
Now I vote D because governing is Math, not ideology - that means to get anything done Congress needs 51 /218 & +P/VP helps
I'd love a solid choice between the 2 parties or have viable others,formed-from-grassroots/ not just offering a show! prez every 4yrs]
Now I vote D because governing is Math, not ideology - that means to get anything done Congress needs 51 /218 & +P/VP helps
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I’ve watched a lot of congressional hearings over the last 40 years. This performance by Bondi is the single most unprofessional, non-responsive, reprehensible and obnoxious I have ever seen from any witness who has testified before any committee of either chamber.
February 11, 2026 at 5:38 PM
I’ve watched a lot of congressional hearings over the last 40 years. This performance by Bondi is the single most unprofessional, non-responsive, reprehensible and obnoxious I have ever seen from any witness who has testified before any committee of either chamber.
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Raskin: "I want the whole country to look at this. This is the attorney general of the US whose job is law enforcement. We've never had a witness who has misunderstood our rules and been unable to conform his or her conduct to our rules before. Excuse me."
February 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Raskin: "I want the whole country to look at this. This is the attorney general of the US whose job is law enforcement. We've never had a witness who has misunderstood our rules and been unable to conform his or her conduct to our rules before. Excuse me."
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Aurora fills the eastern sky over a trail in the Goldstream Valley on the night of January 20.
I'm currently working on updating my aurora galleries. Over 15 years of northern lights here: photos.lwpetersen.com/Galleries/Al...
#alaska #auroraborealis #northernlights
I'm currently working on updating my aurora galleries. Over 15 years of northern lights here: photos.lwpetersen.com/Galleries/Al...
#alaska #auroraborealis #northernlights
February 10, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Aurora fills the eastern sky over a trail in the Goldstream Valley on the night of January 20.
I'm currently working on updating my aurora galleries. Over 15 years of northern lights here: photos.lwpetersen.com/Galleries/Al...
#alaska #auroraborealis #northernlights
I'm currently working on updating my aurora galleries. Over 15 years of northern lights here: photos.lwpetersen.com/Galleries/Al...
#alaska #auroraborealis #northernlights
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Bondi has spent this entire hearing crashing out, talking about the stock market, and trying to do anything but talk about Epstein.
The American people see through this bullshit.
Innocent people don’t act this way.
The American people see through this bullshit.
Innocent people don’t act this way.
February 11, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Bondi has spent this entire hearing crashing out, talking about the stock market, and trying to do anything but talk about Epstein.
The American people see through this bullshit.
Innocent people don’t act this way.
The American people see through this bullshit.
Innocent people don’t act this way.
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I get this all the time when I quote ICE data.
Like look, I’ll tell you when I think the data isn’t trustworthy, but the idea that *every* data point is a lie is just conspiracist.
Like look, I’ll tell you when I think the data isn’t trustworthy, but the idea that *every* data point is a lie is just conspiracist.
Bluesky in a nutshell.
Some context: BLS released its jobs numbers today, which were better than expected, and resistance libs would rather stay mad/conspiratorial than listen to actual on-the-ground experts that the data is still reliable.
Some context: BLS released its jobs numbers today, which were better than expected, and resistance libs would rather stay mad/conspiratorial than listen to actual on-the-ground experts that the data is still reliable.
February 11, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I get this all the time when I quote ICE data.
Like look, I’ll tell you when I think the data isn’t trustworthy, but the idea that *every* data point is a lie is just conspiracist.
Like look, I’ll tell you when I think the data isn’t trustworthy, but the idea that *every* data point is a lie is just conspiracist.
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"There will be no negotiations in Moscow or Minsk. I cannot come to negotiations with Putin in the capital of a country that is the aggressor in this war." - Zelenskyy.
February 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
"There will be no negotiations in Moscow or Minsk. I cannot come to negotiations with Putin in the capital of a country that is the aggressor in this war." - Zelenskyy.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Like so many in DT orbit, her super power is lack of shame, abundance of overblown ego and thinking this is all about performaning *big boss blather*
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February 11, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Like so many in DT orbit, her super power is lack of shame, abundance of overblown ego and thinking this is all about performaning *big boss blather*
🤔🤨
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JUDGE JOHNSTON: “Today, immigrants are being detained without due process. Tomorrow, under the Government’s interpretation of the law, American citizens could be subject to the same .. This Court will not allow such an unraveling of the Constitution.”
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 10, 2026 at 2:34 PM
JUDGE JOHNSTON: “Today, immigrants are being detained without due process. Tomorrow, under the Government’s interpretation of the law, American citizens could be subject to the same .. This Court will not allow such an unraveling of the Constitution.”
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Lotta fat old guys telling Olympic athletes that they should be sent home. No one is stopping you from getting off your couches and training to take their spots. Until then, enjoy watching them exercise their free speech rights. Go team USA.
February 8, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Lotta fat old guys telling Olympic athletes that they should be sent home. No one is stopping you from getting off your couches and training to take their spots. Until then, enjoy watching them exercise their free speech rights. Go team USA.
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Criticizing your country isn’t unpatriotic — this is 👇🏽
February 8, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Criticizing your country isn’t unpatriotic — this is 👇🏽
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SEN. OSSOFF: “.. why are roving gangs of masked men — who look like they couldn’t pass the Army physical exam — dressed up like pretend Delta Force operators, on our streets, demanding papers, dragging people from their cars, and shooting people to death?”
@acyn.bsky.social
@acyn.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
SEN. OSSOFF: “.. why are roving gangs of masked men — who look like they couldn’t pass the Army physical exam — dressed up like pretend Delta Force operators, on our streets, demanding papers, dragging people from their cars, and shooting people to death?”
@acyn.bsky.social
@acyn.bsky.social
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kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
February 7, 2026 at 10:25 PM
kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
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We kissed the American middle class goodbye when we believed the lie that we’re ALL better off when the RICH get richer and the POOR get poorer.
What if more companies and corporations (including newspapers), were cooperatively owned by the employees…
What if more companies and corporations (including newspapers), were cooperatively owned by the employees…
February 5, 2026 at 12:47 PM
We kissed the American middle class goodbye when we believed the lie that we’re ALL better off when the RICH get richer and the POOR get poorer.
What if more companies and corporations (including newspapers), were cooperatively owned by the employees…
What if more companies and corporations (including newspapers), were cooperatively owned by the employees…
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Why aren’t more people warning about the GOP’s SAVE Act, including its requirement that states launch new voter purge programs??? History shows that Rs “love* over-broad purges. Tellingly, SAVE proposes *no penalty* for faulty purges but potential *prison time* 4 a single faulty voter registration.
February 5, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Why aren’t more people warning about the GOP’s SAVE Act, including its requirement that states launch new voter purge programs??? History shows that Rs “love* over-broad purges. Tellingly, SAVE proposes *no penalty* for faulty purges but potential *prison time* 4 a single faulty voter registration.
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Imagine if four years into our war in Iraq we had only occupied 20 percent of it and lost 1.2 million men. Would anyone say the US is winning?
No? Then how in the hell can you say Russia is winning?!
No? Then how in the hell can you say Russia is winning?!
February 5, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Imagine if four years into our war in Iraq we had only occupied 20 percent of it and lost 1.2 million men. Would anyone say the US is winning?
No? Then how in the hell can you say Russia is winning?!
No? Then how in the hell can you say Russia is winning?!
They are supposed to represent their constituents to govern for all Americans
See Oath to Constitution
Not State/ District
For those who only want to keep the job, not Do it...
Constituents are Who Can Vote for ME... just that
See Oath to Constitution
Not State/ District
For those who only want to keep the job, not Do it...
Constituents are Who Can Vote for ME... just that
February 3, 2026 at 6:53 PM
They are supposed to represent their constituents to govern for all Americans
See Oath to Constitution
Not State/ District
For those who only want to keep the job, not Do it...
Constituents are Who Can Vote for ME... just that
See Oath to Constitution
Not State/ District
For those who only want to keep the job, not Do it...
Constituents are Who Can Vote for ME... just that