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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 7h

Wow.

That’s mind blowing.

I really hope that Virginia does the right thing.

Ari Drennen @aridrennen.bsky.social · 1d

Virginia Gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger (D): "she does not think that gay couples should be able to marry...she thinks it's ok for someone to be fired from their job for being gay"

Winsome Earle-Sears (R): "that's not discrimination!"

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 10h

It’s not a timely pop culture reference, but Peter Thiel is a Dick Tracy villain in real life.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 10h

50 years after their first concert at CBGB + Saoirse Ronan…

Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Official Video)

YouTube video by Talking Heads

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 13h

During the 1967 Six Day War, Israel attacked the USS Liberty in international waters resulting in the deaths of 34 crew members. The official conclusion was that the Liberty was mistaken for an Egyptian vessel.

An Israeli attack on Idaho would be much more difficult to explain.

Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 15h

Israel surprised the US by bombing Qatar's capital Doha exactly one month ago. Lucky for Qatar, they're rich enough to bribe Trump (free plane) and his nepo-emissary Jared Kushner ($1.4B) to get them to station Qatari military forces somewhere that's *probably* safe from Israeli Army attack:

Idaho

Mountain Home Air Force Base to host Qatari air force facility, F-15 training

Fox News is reporting that the Pentagon has agreed to host a new Qatari air force facility in Idaho, at the Mountain Home Air Force Base.

idahonews.com

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 14h

Trump will never understand that the Prize is recognition for resisting authoritarianism not establishing it.

Reuters @reuters.com · 21h

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 17h

At least President Lincoln knew what habeas corpus was when he suspended it.

Son of Eric @spiritof44.bsky.social · 1d

REPORTER: Have you given any more thought to possibly suspending habeas corpus?

PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA: "Suspending who?"

REPORTER: Habeas corpus?

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 1d

The fascists will be sorry they messed with Tish James.

NY AG Letitia James responds to Trump indictment

YouTube video by WFAA

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 1d

Smokestack lightning

The Cult - Fire Woman HD

YouTube video by Beggars Banquet Records

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 1d

“We took the freedom of speech away.”

- Trump

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 1d

“Well, wasn’t that convenient?”

Deborah Lynn @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social · 1d

www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey...
Federal investigation into the death of convicted sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was marred by significant lapses, including the failure by investigators to interview potential witnesses, properly preserve certain evidence and run basic forensic tests.

In cell where Jeffrey Epstein died, a scene of disarray that never underwent thorough inspection, experts said

Photos of Jeffrey Epstein's cell show a scene of disarray that never underwent a proper inspection, according to experts.

www.cbsnews.com

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 1d

If ICE sees some of the front yards on my street this month, it’s going to be deflating.

spooky•girl•cassiopeia @sadgirlcassi.bsky.social · 2d

abolish 🧊

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 1d

Presumably Trump used his experience as a real estate developer to end the conflict in the Republic of the Condo.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 2d

I don’t think that Miller was supposed to state that Trump has plenary authority before the Supreme Court did so first.

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 3d

Stephen Miller declared on-air that "under title 10 of the US code, the President has plenary authority". Um, ... plenary power or plenary authority is a complete and absolute power to take action on a particular issue, with no limitations. Hmm. 🤔 #USPolitics #plenaryauthority

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 2d

J. Edgar Hoover was a virulent racist, but…daaaamn!

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 2d

A good time to be a serial killer or trafficker across state lines.

A quarter of FBI agents are assigned to immigration enforcement, per FBI data — The Washington Post

Nearly a quarter of FBI agents are currently assigned to immigration enforcement, with the number climbing above 40 percent in the bureau’s largest field offices.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 2d

I’m not a medical doctor, but I can say that I’m not the least bit concerned about Noem’s health.

Omg. WTF is Happening? @lalahaenzy.com · 5d

WTAF is this?! 🤦🏻‍♀️

I swear to god, this is the STUPIDEST fvcking timeline.

I was told there’d be a rapture? We were promised. ☄️ I’d like to speak to the manager please.

Credit: Kristi Noem and Occupy Democrats

A picture of Kristi Noem wearing a camo tank top, and workout shorts of the USA flag. She looks very thin and gaunt.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 2d

Apocalyptic Stones with the astonishing backing vocals of Merry Clayton…

The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter (Official Lyric Video)

YouTube video by ABKCOVEVO

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 2d

Nothing.

Karen Melchior @karmel80.bsky.social · 2d

Pritzker also responded on social media, saying: “I will not back down. Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power. What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?”

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump calls for jailing of Chicago mayor and Illinois governor as national guard arrives in city

President accused Brandon Johnson and JB Pritzker of failing to protect Ice officers as troops deploy to Chicago

www.theguardian.com

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 3d

During today’s Senate hearing, Bondi refused to answer Senator Durbin’s question about the flagging of Trump’s name in records related to the Epstein case.

Durbin said “Eventually you’re going to have to answer for your conduct in this. You won’t do it today, but eventually you will.”

I hope so.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 3d

Trump says that back pay is not guaranteed for federal employees furloughed during the shutdown.

He himself signed the 2019 law that guarantees back pay for federal employees furloughed during a shutdown.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 3d

“Looks like we’re in for nasty weather; one eye is taken for an eye.”

Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival (HQ - 5.1 Studio )

YouTube video by DRIVERATOMIC

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 4d

I don’t think Greta Thunberg could care less about winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 4d

I’m trying to do a daily horror adjacent tune for Halloween month, but I get your point.

“Send lawyers, guns, and money; the shit has hit the fan.”

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 4d

“I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic’s. His hair was perfect.”

Warren Zevon - Werewolves Of London (Official Music Video) [HD]

YouTube video by RHINO

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 4d

The Supreme Court didn’t come to Ghislaine Maxwell’s rescue.

She’s probably praying that Trump lives until the morning of January 20, 2029, because that pardon isn’t coming any sooner.

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Richard Wayne Bowling @rchrdwynbwlngk100.bsky.social · 5d

I’m glad Dr. Goodall recorded this message.

As long as I am of sound mind, I will never be apathetic.

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 5d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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