Dave Wenning
@rxdavid.bsky.social
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Retired hospital pharmacist, rescue German Shepherd dad, enjoying nature, history, current affairs, gardening, music, movies, watching the weather and exploring in the Pacific Northwest. Promoter of good healthcare and consumer advocate.
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rbreich.bsky.social
Journalist Edward R. Murrow used his platform on CBS to criticize the witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s.

This is what real journalism should do — hold power to account, not capitulate to it.
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murray.senate.gov
Make sure everyone knows: these mass firings are NOT because of the shutdown.

Trump doesn’t have to fire any of these people—he’s choosing to do it as an intimidation tactic.

Difficult to overstate how stupid and reckless this is.
Mass CDC cuts hit staff dealing with measles, Ebola and disease forecasting
Another round of mass layoffs has struck CDC. The agency had already been cut during a reorganization this year, and more employees are now being shed amid the government shutdown.
www.washingtonpost.com
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nwtreatytribes.org
Pacific Northwest tribal leaders and allies will come together for a conversation in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day on Tuesday at Town Hall Seattle about how partnerships including Indigenous knowledge can help protect salmon and build climate resilience.
townhallseattle.org/event/indige...
Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Town Hall Seattle
Our region is facing tremendous setbacks for salmon populations and Northwest tribal treaty rights. Fish runs continue to fall short while Indigenous communities bear the brunt of climate change, political polarization, and existential threats to their way of life. Tribes can’t overcome these issues alone, but it’s not just a matter of finding allies — it’s how to get them in the game. The Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Coalition, formed by Salmon Defense, has taken an innovative approach to protect salmon, restore ecosystems, and build climate resilience by uniting unexpected allies, who have often been at odds in the past. ​This diverse coalition includes tribal leaders, scientists, state and local officials, fishers, attorneys, conservation groups, and local industries. Join us on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, for a conversation offering a timely reminder that Indigenous knowledge systems are not only vital to climate resiliency but must also be centered in policy-driven solutions. See how cross-cultural dialogue can help foster creativity and how lasting alliances are strengthened by collaboration amongst groups with different viewpoints.
townhallseattle.org
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rbreich.bsky.social
Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
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sea.nws-bot.us
Gale Warning issued October 11 at 2:29PM PDT until October 12 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Additional Details Here.(2/2)
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft with a
dominant period of 10 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * WHAT...Combined seas 6 ft rising to 8 to 12 ft tonight. Bar
conditions moderate becoming rough.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Maximum ebb currents will occur around 830
PM Saturday, and 915 AM and 930 PM on Sunday. The Saturday
evening ebb will be strong. * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt possible.

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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sea.nws-bot.us
Gale Warning issued October 11 at 2:29PM PDT until October 12 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Additional Details Here.
(1/2)
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt and
seas 10 to 15 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15
to 25 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10
To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point
Grenville 10 To 60 Nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PDT Sunday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dominant period will be 10 seconds
through Sunday. * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt and
seas 10 to 15 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15
to 25 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10
To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point
Grenville 10 To 60 Nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PDT Sunday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dominant period will be 10 seconds
through Sunday. * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt, with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East
Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft with a
dominant period of 10 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater
10 To 60 Nm.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
rxdavid.bsky.social
A useful word given the current American government.
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damionmatthews.bsky.social
My Word of the Day: Propitiation

The act of appeasing a god, spirit, or person, typically through a gift or sacrifice.
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timothysnyder.bsky.social
Qatari soldiers in Idaho will have better access to health care than Americans.
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harrylitman.bsky.social
Admin has played its hand so poorly from the day in march they deported him contrary to orders to today that he actually may see freedom (US promised that would never happen) at least temporarily.

Judge Signals She Is Likely to Order Abrego Garcia’s Release Soon www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
Judge Signals She Is Likely to Order Abrego Garcia’s Release Soon
www.nytimes.com
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logicallyjc.bsky.social
Yeah, but at least the Gulf has a new name.
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strandjunker.com
“I never understood the idea that you’re supposed to mellow as you get older. Slowing down isn’t something I relate to at all. — I’ve done all kinds of things I said I wouldn’t do and, of course, now I’m glad. Thrilled.”

R.I.P. Diane Keaton, what a legend. 🕊️💫
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markhamillofficial.bsky.social
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎

Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org

#BeThere 👍
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
rxdavid.bsky.social
“Since Reagan, “bureaucrats” have been blamed for everything that’s gone wrong with America. Trump has not only blamed them but also treated them like shite — firing them without notice, condemning them en masse, accusing them of being the “deep state.””
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just-jack-1.bsky.social
Republicans are 💯 responsible for shielding the pedophiles they once promised to expose.

Republicans are 💯 responsible for stoking civil unrest across the country. They’ve peddled in inflammatory rhetoric for years, outlawed anti-fascism, weaponized the DOJ, ICE and the National Guard.

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just-jack-1.bsky.social
Republicans are 💯 responsible for the price hikes in everything. You can thank Trump tariffs.

Republicans are 💯 responsible for the economic uncertainty gripping working class Americans. They’re building an oligarchy and you’re simply an inconvenience that needs to put up and shut up.

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just-jack-1.bsky.social
Let’s be clear:

Republicans are 💯 responsible for the government shutdown. They don’t need a single vote from Democrats to reopen.

Republicans are 💯 responsible for firing thousands of federal workers. They don’t need a single layoff to offset the shutdown. It’s their Project 2025 playbook.

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votevets.org
Those of us who served in the military know that dogs were some of the best partners we could ever wish for, and many were real heroes. For Kristi Noem's CBP agents to be shooting a family dog in this way -- and then leaving the scene -- is disgusting.
rxdavid.bsky.social
Ivanka looks like a bleached Morticia Adams.
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kylegriffin1.bsky.social
A library director in Wyoming who was fired two years ago because she refused to remove books with sexual content and LGBTQ themes from a library's children and young adult sections has just been awarded $700,000 in a settlement. t.co/EA5L1kOZfV
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/us/wyoming-library-settlement-book-bans-terri-lesley.html?smtyp=cur&smid=fb-nytimes&fbclid=IwdGRjcANWLXdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhlnY6nKj_j4zuP3VjNSstXWBaV1t8-sPQ5C3b_jS6WN...
t.co
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rbreich.bsky.social
The indictment of Letitia James should alarm us all.

It was meant to send a message: If you cross Trump, you could be next.
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chrismurphyct.bsky.social
these guys haaaaaaate free speech
politico.com
Johnson slams the No Kings protest march scheduled to take place in DC next week as the “hate America rally” that would draw “the pro-Hamas wing” and “the antifa people.”
Johnson describes planned No Kings rally as ‘hate America,’ ‘pro-Hamas’ gathering
Organizers largely blew off the rhetoric, but some Democrats online criticized the tone.
www.politico.com