Michael B. Bishku
@mbishku.bsky.social
Professor Emeritus of History, Georgia — My message: Too many people wallow in ignorance!
Political science
75%
Sociology
22%
Iran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits Tehran
The government is pleading with Iranians to save water as reservoirs dry up and rainfall is at a record low.
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www.bbc.com/news/article... — This is a crisis that will affect other countries in coming years!
Indonesia names former dictator Suharto a 'national hero'
The controversial legacy of Suharto's New Order regime has sparked heated protests against the move.
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www.bbc.com/news/article... — He was TERRIBLE DICTATOR! Unfortunately, people don’t learn from history!
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, other key figures allegedly involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election
Ed Martin, the United States Pardon Attorney, announced that President Trump would be pardoning key figures allegedly involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru... — More CRIMINALS getting off easily!
Democrats seek investigation into agency messages blaming Democrats for the shutdown — Of course, the Trump Administration violated the law and spouted LIES!!!
Senators reach tentative deal to end the government shutdown
The deal, negotiated by a group of Democrats and GOP leaders, funds the government through Jan. 30. If it passes, it will still need to clear the House, which will likely take days.
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share.google/iwwmLzq3AvAx... — Appears to be a capitulation on the part of enough Democrats! There is no guarantee that a vote will ensure continued subsidies for ACA subscribers!
This airport wins a dubious distinction: the country’s worst food - TheStreet — It is Newark Liberty. Unfortunately, travelers are captives at airports!
Trump boosts Hungary's far-right Orbán with Russian energy sanctions carveout — Orban should NOT be invited to the US! He is a good friend of Putin’s!
Nancy Pelosi, former House speaker, to retire from Congress after this term
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
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www.cbsnews.com/news/nancy-p... — She was one of the most effective Speakers of the House in US history!
COP30: Starmer warns 'consensus is gone' on fighting climate change
World leaders address COP30 climate summit in Belém and take aim at Trump record on climate change.
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www.bbc.com/news/article... — Trump and leaders of the largest countries are contributing to global disaster! That is why they didn’t show up!
Democrats retain control of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court with 3-seat sweep - Bolts — Some more good news for the r Democrats…
Maldives becomes only nation with generational smoking ban
The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban Saturday on anyone born on or after January 2007, making it the only nation with a generational prohibition on tobacco, the Health Ministry said.
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www.cbsnews.com/news/maldive... — Of course smoking is a terrible habit, but the question is: Will it work?
Sudan conflict: Who is RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagolo?
Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo will either lead a breakaway state or seek to take control of the whole country, Sudanese say.
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www.bbc.com/news/article... — Excellent article explaining the terrible situation in Sudan! #Sudan
Treasury Dept. says inflation is running 'above target' as Trump insists there is 'no inflation' — No surprise as Trump is DELUSIONAL! He just held a Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago celebrating the super rich during the 1920s!
Israeli military's ex-top lawyer arrested over leak of video allegedly showing Palestinian detainee abuse
Maj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned on Friday, admitting leaking a video allegedly showing abuse of a Palestinian detainee.
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www.bbc.com/news/article... — She did her job properly and SHOULD NOT be prosecuted!
10 injured in stabbing attack on train near Cambridge in England, police say — ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING! Hopefully those injured have a smooth recovery!
Rep. Nancy Mace cursed and berated Charleston airport police over escort, incident report says
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was flying out of Charleston International Airport on Thursday when the incident occurred.
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www.cbsnews.com/news/rep-nan... — The car was NOT the same and she was late! She SHOULD NOT have used CURSE words! #BadBehavior
'You'll go down as a wimp:' Pence's never-before-published notes key evidence in case against Trump, book says
Donald Trump berated Mike Pence, calling his then-vice president a "wimp" during their final phone call on Jan. 6, 2021.
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abcnews.go.com/Politics/you... — How could those Americans have voted for Trump given his obviously traitorous actions?! Smith had more than enough to convict the bastard!
Man in Nazi uniform assaulted Georgia student after he was denied entry to bar, officials say — DISGUSTING ANIMAL!!!
Trump administration aims to auction offshore oil leases along U.S. coastlines that have been off-limits for decades
The Trump administration is proposing to auction offshore oil drilling leases across new portions of the U.S. coast as soon as 2026, according to internal documents viewed by CBS News.
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www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-o... — STUPID SOB!!!
This European country tops 2026 list of world's safest travel destinations - USA TODAY — The Netherlands…
Trump terminates Canada trade talks again after Ontario runs ad featuring Reagan — What a JACKASS! At the same time he praises dictators…
Arizona AG sues to force House Speaker Johnson to seat Democrat Adelita Grijalva — Something that might force the “Weasel” Mike Johnson to swear her in!
The U.S. passport is getting weaker. Here’s what that means for travelers. - TIME — We can blame the Trump Administration for a large part in this development!
Trump posts AI video showing him dumping on No Kings protesters — Once again showing that he is a VULGAR JACKASS!
Egypt expected to lead global stabilisation force in Gaza, say diplomats
Decommissioning Hamas weapons seen as major stumbling block, with British diplomats advising on process
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www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o... — I hope that a stabilization force can be trusted to do their job! However, of the four countries mentioned — Egypt, Indonesia, Azerbaijan and Turkiye — the latter harbors Hamas officials within its borders! Hamas needs to disarm as it is a terrorist group!
Crowds gather at anti-Trump "No Kings" rallies across the U.S., worldwide
Organizers say they are expecting millions of people to attend the events, and that there is at least one event planned in every state.
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www.cbsnews.com/news/no-king... — Trump has to take notice that he is a TERRIBLE president uniting people against him who don’t normally protest! #NoKings