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@rsmith670.bsky.social
Retired colorist, eclectic, likes science, nature, puzzles, weather, and learning new things.💙

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If they allowed him to see this just imagine how much worse it is in the detention centers than they refused oversight of by other congressmen.
Congressman finds men 'sleeping like sardines' during surprise ICE facility trip
Rep Jamie Raskin described the conditions inside a Baltimore ICE facility as 'staggeringly overcrowded' as the Maryland Congressman demanded answers about the 'disgraceful' scenes
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February 13, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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Endless corruption openly displayed without conscience or consequence.
'Most Vile Scumbags on Earth': Critics Appalled by Explosive Report on Kristi Noem's Corruption | Common Dreams
Explosive report reveals 'outrageous corruption' by US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and top adviser Corey Lewandowski.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Churches Preach 'Democrats Are The Devil' From The Pulpit
YouTube video by Tom Powell Jr
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February 13, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Seems appropriate
February 10, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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A complete waste of taxpayer dollars and an extremely naive view on international optics.
JD Vance ridiculed for 40-car motorcade taking him down tiny Italian street
The tiny streets of Milan witnessed an unusual parade: JD Vance's 100-car motorcade, a scene that left social media in disbelief.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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It seems like a lot of balls were dropped here by several entities, and that the few investigations were not followed through on or followed up on.
From New York to New Mexico: new Epstein files shed light on his sprawling ranch outside Santa Fe
Several men appear in photos on the nearly 10,000-acre Zorro ranch, which included a 26,700 sq ft mansion
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February 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Whether we admit it or not, most Americans are scared right along with you.
OK, I'm scared.
YouTube video by Texas Paul
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February 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM
February 4, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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This will only become worse and more common as manufacturing infrastructure ages without investment, and regulatory oversight and enforcement is reduced or eliminated entirely to increase corporate profits.
Pizza recall in 10 states sparks consumer risk warning
Metal‑fragment risk prompts WinCo to recall thousands of Margherita pizzas sold from California to Texas, FDA records show.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:12 PM
ON TAPE: Federal immigration agents have repeatedly shot at drivers
YouTube video by MS NOW
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February 3, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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“Work sets you free”
After the immigrants the homeless. After the homeless the dissidents. After the dissidents???
US Military Helping Trump to Build Massive Network of ‘Concentration Camps,’ Navy Contract Reveals | Common Dreams
Military Helping Trump to Build Massive Network of 'Concentration Camps,' Navy Contract Reveals
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February 2, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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They are now a law unto themselves and nobody is safe from them.
ICE’s Shocking New Orders For Masked Goons Exposed
As Trump promises to “de-escalate” in Minnesota, ICE has been given even more power.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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These 🍊💩🥳s hirelings are despicable. Only the lowest of the low can be a part of this administration. It’s a requirement.
Slotkin Presses VA Secretary on Alex Pretti
YouTube video by Sen. Elissa Slotkin
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January 30, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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So now it’s just another tentacle of our governments propaganda/censorship grip over the truth.
Everyone Is Noticing The Same Thing About Their Feed After The US Took Ownership Of TikTok
"Yeah TikTok is dead bro. It’s now MagaTok"
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January 29, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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I feel sorry for the future generations of children who will never get to experience life the way that my generation did in the 50s and 60s. These self righteous people who call CPS are just busybodies who just enjoy causing problems for others.
A 6-year-old spent 4 minutes scootering alone from a local park. Child protection services found his parents 'neglectful.'
Mallerie Shirley and her husband were found to be neglectful of their 6-year-old after letting him scooter to a park alone.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Important info FYI
Latest on the investigation of Alex Pretti killing
YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer
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January 28, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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The mainstream media has failed us and it’s not a coincidence that the owners are mostly right wing billionaire oligarchs.
When You Learn How Low the 2025 Murder Rate Was, You'll Realize How Profoundly the Media Has Failed the American People
The financial logic of America's media ecosystem has created an environment of fear, which has taken the place of rational discussion.
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January 25, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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I’m afraid that counting on republican politicians to do the right thing is an exercise in futility.
Democracy Won’t Survive Another 3 Years of This
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
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January 25, 2026 at 7:50 AM