Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
@padresj.bsky.social
Catholic Priest
Passionate about Tech and Science
Jesuit in Rome
Bots, edgelords & those who can't have a civil conversation are blocked.
All opinions are my own
Passionate about Tech and Science
Jesuit in Rome
Bots, edgelords & those who can't have a civil conversation are blocked.
All opinions are my own
The US Gov was shut for 43 days b/c Trump refused to extend ACA subsidies.
Now, finally realizing the Dems were right about the non-extension being a disaster, Trump is demanding the very thing he refused.
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The GOP doesn't know what they're doing.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Now, finally realizing the Dems were right about the non-extension being a disaster, Trump is demanding the very thing he refused.
...
The GOP doesn't know what they're doing.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Trump to announce extension of ACA tax credits for two years
President Donald Trump planning intervention to stop expiration of Obamacare subsidies sending insurance premiums skyrocketing for millions of Americans
www.the-independent.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The US Gov was shut for 43 days b/c Trump refused to extend ACA subsidies.
Now, finally realizing the Dems were right about the non-extension being a disaster, Trump is demanding the very thing he refused.
...
The GOP doesn't know what they're doing.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Now, finally realizing the Dems were right about the non-extension being a disaster, Trump is demanding the very thing he refused.
...
The GOP doesn't know what they're doing.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
I'm old enough to remember when "Black Friday" didn't last 2 weeks.
November 24, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I'm old enough to remember when "Black Friday" didn't last 2 weeks.
Reposted by Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
Reposted by Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
$220 Million for this cosplay barbie and her staffs' friends. I do ads for a living... not one campaign I've created (some for Fortune 500 companies) has gone past 7 digits.
In normal times, $220m being squandered on a no-bid ad campaign for a presidential appointee, which went into pockets connected to that appointee, would be enough to trigger an investigation.
But in the house of grift that is the Trump admin, that's just a typical payment for loyalty.
But in the house of grift that is the Trump admin, that's just a typical payment for loyalty.
November 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
$220 Million for this cosplay barbie and her staffs' friends. I do ads for a living... not one campaign I've created (some for Fortune 500 companies) has gone past 7 digits.
This was a fun one!
Just geeks geeking out! ☺️
Just geeks geeking out! ☺️
Google’s ad empire may be facing a forced breakup. @leolaporte.me, @padresj.bsky.social, @molly.wiki, and @wesley83.bsky.social unpack what is happening along with global moderation changes.
Watch:
Watch:
I’m Interested in Your Toolset | TWiT.TV
A judge is racing to break up Google’s advertising empire before they can appeal, while Microsoft’s Copilot stumbles on camera. Australia’s sweeping social bans, Roblox’s
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
This was a fun one!
Just geeks geeking out! ☺️
Just geeks geeking out! ☺️
It should be noted that since Twitter accidently outed their most profitable "Murican" users as foreign provocateurs, they have since rolled back the feature that doxxed them and are "improving" it to protect the location of their paid accounts.
November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
It should be noted that since Twitter accidently outed their most profitable "Murican" users as foreign provocateurs, they have since rolled back the feature that doxxed them and are "improving" it to protect the location of their paid accounts.
In normal times, $220m being squandered on a no-bid ad campaign for a presidential appointee, which went into pockets connected to that appointee, would be enough to trigger an investigation.
But in the house of grift that is the Trump admin, that's just a typical payment for loyalty.
But in the house of grift that is the Trump admin, that's just a typical payment for loyalty.
November 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
In normal times, $220m being squandered on a no-bid ad campaign for a presidential appointee, which went into pockets connected to that appointee, would be enough to trigger an investigation.
But in the house of grift that is the Trump admin, that's just a typical payment for loyalty.
But in the house of grift that is the Trump admin, that's just a typical payment for loyalty.
much scam
so fail
wow
so fail
wow
November 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
much scam
so fail
wow
so fail
wow
Many Top MAGA Trolls Aren’t Even in the U.S.
Elon Musk’s new X feature has been very revealing.
newrepublic.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Musk & Trump promised that DOGE would save AT LEST $1 trillion, with the former saying that $2t in a year wasn't out of the question.
10 months into Trump's 2nd term & they've saved...
** checks notes **
Negative $1 trillion.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
10 months into Trump's 2nd term & they've saved...
** checks notes **
Negative $1 trillion.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
U.S. hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic
This rapid debt accumulation is the fastest outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the debt having reached $37 trillion in August.
www.pbs.org
November 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Musk & Trump promised that DOGE would save AT LEST $1 trillion, with the former saying that $2t in a year wasn't out of the question.
10 months into Trump's 2nd term & they've saved...
** checks notes **
Negative $1 trillion.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
10 months into Trump's 2nd term & they've saved...
** checks notes **
Negative $1 trillion.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
The first thing Trump did was to fire or threaten the IGs & discourage proper record-keeping. I doubt you could make a case against any DOGEboi that wasn't entirely circumstantial.
However, I DO hope that every future recruiter looking at their CVs notices the year living in DC w/no listed employer
However, I DO hope that every future recruiter looking at their CVs notices the year living in DC w/no listed employer
Current and former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers are growing increasingly concerned that the work they did slashing government programs and eliminating jobs will come back to haunt them with the possibility of criminal prosecutions.
'Suddenly exposed' DOGE employees fear prosecution after Musk abandoned them: report
Current and former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers are growing increasingly concerned that the work they did slashing government programs and eliminating jobs will come back to haunt them with the possibility of criminal prosecutions.Worse still is their growing belief that the b...
bit.ly
November 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The first thing Trump did was to fire or threaten the IGs & discourage proper record-keeping. I doubt you could make a case against any DOGEboi that wasn't entirely circumstantial.
However, I DO hope that every future recruiter looking at their CVs notices the year living in DC w/no listed employer
However, I DO hope that every future recruiter looking at their CVs notices the year living in DC w/no listed employer
How did we get to the point, where a POTUS would be the inspiration for people like this to say these things and believe they are being pro-American and pro-Christian?
November 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
How did we get to the point, where a POTUS would be the inspiration for people like this to say these things and believe they are being pro-American and pro-Christian?
To my Jesuit brothers, fellow religious & clergy, & laity who are putting themselves in harm's way by accompanying immigrants to their court hearings.
Thank you for standing for the rule of law.
Thank you for showing the power of compassion.
Thank you for helping the most vulnerable among us.
Thank you for standing for the rule of law.
Thank you for showing the power of compassion.
Thank you for helping the most vulnerable among us.
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
To my Jesuit brothers, fellow religious & clergy, & laity who are putting themselves in harm's way by accompanying immigrants to their court hearings.
Thank you for standing for the rule of law.
Thank you for showing the power of compassion.
Thank you for helping the most vulnerable among us.
Thank you for standing for the rule of law.
Thank you for showing the power of compassion.
Thank you for helping the most vulnerable among us.
Consider:
"Should we allow the symbols of (1) a government that more that 400k Americans died fighting, and (2) a movement of domestic terrorists and murderers, to be displayed in our armed services" should not have been such a difficult question to answer.
"Should we allow the symbols of (1) a government that more that 400k Americans died fighting, and (2) a movement of domestic terrorists and murderers, to be displayed in our armed services" should not have been such a difficult question to answer.
Cheers to the person who leaked the initial changes www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
In reversal, Coast Guard again classifies swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The new order came hours after The Post reported the service would instead classify such symbols as “potentially divisive” under guidelines set for release next month.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Consider:
"Should we allow the symbols of (1) a government that more that 400k Americans died fighting, and (2) a movement of domestic terrorists and murderers, to be displayed in our armed services" should not have been such a difficult question to answer.
"Should we allow the symbols of (1) a government that more that 400k Americans died fighting, and (2) a movement of domestic terrorists and murderers, to be displayed in our armed services" should not have been such a difficult question to answer.
I received permission to mint a few Vatican challenge coins!
I am soooo happy! :)
I am soooo happy! :)
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I received permission to mint a few Vatican challenge coins!
I am soooo happy! :)
I am soooo happy! :)
Reposted by Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
Wyden Presses for Investigation Into JPMorgan Chase and Epstein
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
Reposted by Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
November 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
POTUS claims his political opponents deserve to be put to death b/c they pointed out that US service personnel are not required to follow unlawful orders.
He doesn't understand the law, the oath taken by US service men & women, or his own position.
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His actions are unbecoming of the office.
He doesn't understand the law, the oath taken by US service men & women, or his own position.
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His actions are unbecoming of the office.
Important: House Dem leaders just said Trump's call for execution of Dems has prompted them to contact US Capitol Police and House Sergeant at Arms to "ensure the safety of these members and their families."
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
POTUS claims his political opponents deserve to be put to death b/c they pointed out that US service personnel are not required to follow unlawful orders.
He doesn't understand the law, the oath taken by US service men & women, or his own position.
...
His actions are unbecoming of the office.
He doesn't understand the law, the oath taken by US service men & women, or his own position.
...
His actions are unbecoming of the office.
A POTUS who "protects" the United States by creating a paramilitary force empowered to violate the country's most basic constitutionally-guaranteed protections.
A man who emasculates that paramilitary force by making them run from a scooter.
Exposing absurdity with the absurd.
I love it. :)
A man who emasculates that paramilitary force by making them run from a scooter.
Exposing absurdity with the absurd.
I love it. :)
“I want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A POTUS who "protects" the United States by creating a paramilitary force empowered to violate the country's most basic constitutionally-guaranteed protections.
A man who emasculates that paramilitary force by making them run from a scooter.
Exposing absurdity with the absurd.
I love it. :)
A man who emasculates that paramilitary force by making them run from a scooter.
Exposing absurdity with the absurd.
I love it. :)
Reposted by Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
Pope Leo visited today with the Augustinian nuns in the Monastery of Montefalco; he celebrated Mass then stayed for lunch.
November 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Pope Leo visited today with the Augustinian nuns in the Monastery of Montefalco; he celebrated Mass then stayed for lunch.
As Trump sells advanced warplanes to Saudi Arabia & deflects questions about Khashoggi, claiming that the killers had no connection to MBS or his government, here's what OUR intelligence agencies know about what happened to a US resident INSIDE the secure area of a Saudi consulate.
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
As Trump sells advanced warplanes to Saudi Arabia & deflects questions about Khashoggi, claiming that the killers had no connection to MBS or his government, here's what OUR intelligence agencies know about what happened to a US resident INSIDE the secure area of a Saudi consulate.
Hmmm... so TurboTax hallucinates and suddenly you're claiming 4,000 dependents on your tax returns while Credit Karma starts making up financial reports and pushing them to IRS agents though Mailchimp.
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This should end well.
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This should end well.
Intuit is integrating ChatGPT into their TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, & Mailchimp services, & vice versa. Which is to say, I think a SHIT TON of people are about to get audited.
They also claiming no bleedover btwn your financial data & ChatGPT, which… okayy… 😬
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/18/i...
They also claiming no bleedover btwn your financial data & ChatGPT, which… okayy… 😬
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/18/i...
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Hmmm... so TurboTax hallucinates and suddenly you're claiming 4,000 dependents on your tax returns while Credit Karma starts making up financial reports and pushing them to IRS agents though Mailchimp.
...
This should end well.
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This should end well.
Reposted by Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
my lecture of tonight in Jerusalem:
“Re-mapping Nostra Aetate in the 21st Century: Trajectories of Jewish-Catholic Dialogue, from a Euro-Atlantic to a Global Catholic Church”
in person or livestream, today, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm US Eastern time and 18:30 – 20:30 Israel time
“Re-mapping Nostra Aetate in the 21st Century: Trajectories of Jewish-Catholic Dialogue, from a Euro-Atlantic to a Global Catholic Church”
in person or livestream, today, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm US Eastern time and 18:30 – 20:30 Israel time
November 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
my lecture of tonight in Jerusalem:
“Re-mapping Nostra Aetate in the 21st Century: Trajectories of Jewish-Catholic Dialogue, from a Euro-Atlantic to a Global Catholic Church”
in person or livestream, today, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm US Eastern time and 18:30 – 20:30 Israel time
“Re-mapping Nostra Aetate in the 21st Century: Trajectories of Jewish-Catholic Dialogue, from a Euro-Atlantic to a Global Catholic Church”
in person or livestream, today, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm US Eastern time and 18:30 – 20:30 Israel time
MAGA:
"Look, there's no actual PROOF that she committed fraud, but she should have the decency to step down to protect her office against the ACCUSATION!"
Also MAGA:
"I mean... is it REALLY so bad if somebody rapes a sex-trafficked 15-year old?
apnews.com/article/fede...
"Look, there's no actual PROOF that she committed fraud, but she should have the decency to step down to protect her office against the ACCUSATION!"
Also MAGA:
"I mean... is it REALLY so bad if somebody rapes a sex-trafficked 15-year old?
apnews.com/article/fede...
Trump says he's firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for central bank control
President Donald Trump says he's firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered an institution independent from...
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
MAGA:
"Look, there's no actual PROOF that she committed fraud, but she should have the decency to step down to protect her office against the ACCUSATION!"
Also MAGA:
"I mean... is it REALLY so bad if somebody rapes a sex-trafficked 15-year old?
apnews.com/article/fede...
"Look, there's no actual PROOF that she committed fraud, but she should have the decency to step down to protect her office against the ACCUSATION!"
Also MAGA:
"I mean... is it REALLY so bad if somebody rapes a sex-trafficked 15-year old?
apnews.com/article/fede...
Police arrest man who pointed a gun at some teens. Claims he's an ICE agent.
DHS claims the man is NOT an ICE agent.
...
THIS IS WHY IS IT ABSOLUTELY INSANE THAT TRUMP HAS CREATED A PARAMILITARY FORCE THAT DOES NOT NEED TO IDENTIFY ITSELF OR SHOW CREDENTIALS.
ktla.com/news/local-n...
DHS claims the man is NOT an ICE agent.
...
THIS IS WHY IS IT ABSOLUTELY INSANE THAT TRUMP HAS CREATED A PARAMILITARY FORCE THAT DOES NOT NEED TO IDENTIFY ITSELF OR SHOW CREDENTIALS.
ktla.com/news/local-n...
ktla.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Police arrest man who pointed a gun at some teens. Claims he's an ICE agent.
DHS claims the man is NOT an ICE agent.
...
THIS IS WHY IS IT ABSOLUTELY INSANE THAT TRUMP HAS CREATED A PARAMILITARY FORCE THAT DOES NOT NEED TO IDENTIFY ITSELF OR SHOW CREDENTIALS.
ktla.com/news/local-n...
DHS claims the man is NOT an ICE agent.
...
THIS IS WHY IS IT ABSOLUTELY INSANE THAT TRUMP HAS CREATED A PARAMILITARY FORCE THAT DOES NOT NEED TO IDENTIFY ITSELF OR SHOW CREDENTIALS.
ktla.com/news/local-n...