CJ
@therealcjb.bsky.social
Live in the Fingerlakes area of New York… (love it here!)
Like sports, live music, and craft beer.
Like sports, live music, and craft beer.
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On the last day of 2025, I tried to sum up in this free piece the big stories of the year. Boil it down, however, and one story surpasses all others, be that for the Russo-Ukraine war or global geopolitics overall.
2025 was the year when the USA changed sides
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
2025 was the year when the USA changed sides
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
2025 In Review: The Year The US Changed Sides
Amongst many stories, one stands out
open.substack.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:41 AM
On the last day of 2025, I tried to sum up in this free piece the big stories of the year. Boil it down, however, and one story surpasses all others, be that for the Russo-Ukraine war or global geopolitics overall.
2025 was the year when the USA changed sides
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
2025 was the year when the USA changed sides
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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JUST IN: DC Circuit's most senior active GOP appointee, Henderson (GHWBush), forcefully rejects Trump administration lockdown of federal spending data. 3-0 ruling to restore by Friday. Wilkins (Clinton) joins opinion. Garcia (Biden) doesn't. w/@kyledcheney www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
Appeals court rules Trump clamp-down on spending data defies Congress’ authority
An order issued Saturday evening by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals panel gives the administration until Friday to restore the data online.
www.politico.com
August 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
JUST IN: DC Circuit's most senior active GOP appointee, Henderson (GHWBush), forcefully rejects Trump administration lockdown of federal spending data. 3-0 ruling to restore by Friday. Wilkins (Clinton) joins opinion. Garcia (Biden) doesn't. w/@kyledcheney www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
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Explain to me how ICE agents decimating restaurants in the local Pittsburgh area is “good for this country.”
What happened at Emiliano’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar this week was downright disgusting.
16 hard working individuals violently ripped from the restaurant during business hours.
What happened at Emiliano’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar this week was downright disgusting.
16 hard working individuals violently ripped from the restaurant during business hours.
August 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Explain to me how ICE agents decimating restaurants in the local Pittsburgh area is “good for this country.”
What happened at Emiliano’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar this week was downright disgusting.
16 hard working individuals violently ripped from the restaurant during business hours.
What happened at Emiliano’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar this week was downright disgusting.
16 hard working individuals violently ripped from the restaurant during business hours.
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Pass This on.....pass this on!
BREAKING:
The White House lashed out at the creators of this ad for "fear-mongering".
It must have really struck a nerve. Maybe they don't like being outed as fascists.
You know what to do: SPREAD THIS EVERYWHERE!
#MAGAKidnappers
The White House lashed out at the creators of this ad for "fear-mongering".
It must have really struck a nerve. Maybe they don't like being outed as fascists.
You know what to do: SPREAD THIS EVERYWHERE!
#MAGAKidnappers
July 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Pass This on.....pass this on!
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California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, told MSNBC that he plans to file suit Monday against the Trump administration to roll back the National Guard deployment, which he called “an illegal act, an immoral act, an unconstitutional act.”
Live updates: Gov. Gavin Newsom to sue Trump over National Guard deployment in Los Angeles
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, told MSNBC that he plans to file suit Monday against the Trump administration to roll back the National Guard deployment.
apnews.com
June 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, told MSNBC that he plans to file suit Monday against the Trump administration to roll back the National Guard deployment, which he called “an illegal act, an immoral act, an unconstitutional act.”
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US Sen. Brian Schatz sounds the dictatorship alarm
June 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
US Sen. Brian Schatz sounds the dictatorship alarm
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Thank you Alan Alda... I initially said 'RIP Hot Lips' but Loretta Swit deserved...
RIP MARGARET💔 🫡 🎖️🧑🏼🏭
RIP MARGARET💔 🫡 🎖️🧑🏼🏭
May 31, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Thank you Alan Alda... I initially said 'RIP Hot Lips' but Loretta Swit deserved...
RIP MARGARET💔 🫡 🎖️🧑🏼🏭
RIP MARGARET💔 🫡 🎖️🧑🏼🏭
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MAKE IT.. MAKE SENSE
PLEASE
Approved 99 million dollars for a parade.
Approved O dollars for for towns leveled by tornados & flooding out
PLEASE
Approved 99 million dollars for a parade.
Approved O dollars for for towns leveled by tornados & flooding out
May 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
MAKE IT.. MAKE SENSE
PLEASE
Approved 99 million dollars for a parade.
Approved O dollars for for towns leveled by tornados & flooding out
PLEASE
Approved 99 million dollars for a parade.
Approved O dollars for for towns leveled by tornados & flooding out
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Trump is destroying our Constitutional Republic. His MAGA Republican base includes millions of Nazi-Sympathizers who loath Jews, and hate all People of Color. These racists are working with life-long racist Donald Trump to make America a Fascist, Christian-Nationalist, White-Supremacist Kleptocracy.
May 24, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Trump is destroying our Constitutional Republic. His MAGA Republican base includes millions of Nazi-Sympathizers who loath Jews, and hate all People of Color. These racists are working with life-long racist Donald Trump to make America a Fascist, Christian-Nationalist, White-Supremacist Kleptocracy.
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He does not care for any human being other than himself.
And why his kids are so
Fucked up.
And why he is so fucked up.
And why their kids will be so fucked up.
Multi-generational trauma.
And why his kids are so
Fucked up.
And why he is so fucked up.
And why their kids will be so fucked up.
Multi-generational trauma.
May 24, 2025 at 4:45 AM
He does not care for any human being other than himself.
And why his kids are so
Fucked up.
And why he is so fucked up.
And why their kids will be so fucked up.
Multi-generational trauma.
And why his kids are so
Fucked up.
And why he is so fucked up.
And why their kids will be so fucked up.
Multi-generational trauma.
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Another bit of good news 🗞️
May 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Another bit of good news 🗞️
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The church said it's terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.
Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, citing moral opposition
The church said it's terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.
www.npr.org
May 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The church said it's terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.
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As mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka has a responsibility to ensure that facilities operating in the city are adhering to laws that protect the safety and wellbeing of occupants and residents.
May 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
As mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka has a responsibility to ensure that facilities operating in the city are adhering to laws that protect the safety and wellbeing of occupants and residents.
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This will likely not be interesting to anyone but me, but I am doing some final housekeeping around the rather public relationship I was in until recently.
That relationship has now run its course and is complete.
Over the past months, I’ve been trying to navigate it to a soft place.
1/
That relationship has now run its course and is complete.
Over the past months, I’ve been trying to navigate it to a soft place.
1/
April 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
This will likely not be interesting to anyone but me, but I am doing some final housekeeping around the rather public relationship I was in until recently.
That relationship has now run its course and is complete.
Over the past months, I’ve been trying to navigate it to a soft place.
1/
That relationship has now run its course and is complete.
Over the past months, I’ve been trying to navigate it to a soft place.
1/
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My son said the most beautiful words to me today. Sometimes our kids do that. They just say something that catches you off guard and warms your heart.
We were just sitting there and he said to me “Dad, can we go to the driving range?”
We were just sitting there and he said to me “Dad, can we go to the driving range?”
April 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
My son said the most beautiful words to me today. Sometimes our kids do that. They just say something that catches you off guard and warms your heart.
We were just sitting there and he said to me “Dad, can we go to the driving range?”
We were just sitting there and he said to me “Dad, can we go to the driving range?”
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May 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Good news. Standing up to bullies works.
May 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Good news. Standing up to bullies works.
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Pete Hegseth set up a “dirty line” inside the Pentagon to use Signal on his personal laptop—bypassing security, exposing classified info, and endangering lives. This isn’t just reckless — it’s disqualifying. He must resign or be fired immediately. No excuses.
April 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Pete Hegseth set up a “dirty line” inside the Pentagon to use Signal on his personal laptop—bypassing security, exposing classified info, and endangering lives. This isn’t just reckless — it’s disqualifying. He must resign or be fired immediately. No excuses.
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🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Wisconsin Judge Monica Isham stands firm, vowing to strike in solidarity with Judge Hannah Dugan.
“I will not let ICE drag anyone from my courtroom into a concentration camp without the due process our Constitution demands.” 👏
Justice isn’t optional—it’s worth the fight.
“I will not let ICE drag anyone from my courtroom into a concentration camp without the due process our Constitution demands.” 👏
Justice isn’t optional—it’s worth the fight.
April 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Wisconsin Judge Monica Isham stands firm, vowing to strike in solidarity with Judge Hannah Dugan.
“I will not let ICE drag anyone from my courtroom into a concentration camp without the due process our Constitution demands.” 👏
Justice isn’t optional—it’s worth the fight.
“I will not let ICE drag anyone from my courtroom into a concentration camp without the due process our Constitution demands.” 👏
Justice isn’t optional—it’s worth the fight.
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3/5 The local community of The Soo (Sault Ste Marie) has been friends with the Canadian City of Sault Ste Marie Ontario for centuries. These communities have attended hockey games, fishing tournaments, & each others casinos. Local gift shops historically have carried Canadian & American souvenirs. …
April 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
3/5 The local community of The Soo (Sault Ste Marie) has been friends with the Canadian City of Sault Ste Marie Ontario for centuries. These communities have attended hockey games, fishing tournaments, & each others casinos. Local gift shops historically have carried Canadian & American souvenirs. …
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Pure evil
America keep rising up
We must
America keep rising up
We must
April 27, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Pure evil
America keep rising up
We must
America keep rising up
We must
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Crimes against humanity!
I am sickened to my core!
This must be stopped!
I am sickened to my core!
This must be stopped!
April 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Crimes against humanity!
I am sickened to my core!
This must be stopped!
I am sickened to my core!
This must be stopped!
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4/5 They have sung each others national anthems for decades at the sporting events. People cross the Sault Ste Marie International bridge to work, to go out to dinner, and visit friends and family daily. …
April 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
4/5 They have sung each others national anthems for decades at the sporting events. People cross the Sault Ste Marie International bridge to work, to go out to dinner, and visit friends and family daily. …
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That wasn’t to be.
So, while it isn’t what I had hoped for, this story has now reached its end.
I posted something about it on IG.
Wanted to share here as well since this is now a closed book for me.
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So, while it isn’t what I had hoped for, this story has now reached its end.
I posted something about it on IG.
Wanted to share here as well since this is now a closed book for me.
//
April 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
That wasn’t to be.
So, while it isn’t what I had hoped for, this story has now reached its end.
I posted something about it on IG.
Wanted to share here as well since this is now a closed book for me.
//
So, while it isn’t what I had hoped for, this story has now reached its end.
I posted something about it on IG.
Wanted to share here as well since this is now a closed book for me.
//
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Look at this sweet, innocent baby —small, scared, utterly alone in a courtroom. No lawyer. No protection. No justice. Trump cut legal aid for migrant children, tearing away their last lifeline.
They say they care about families. But this? This is sanctioned cruelty.
@myvoicemychoice.bsky.social
They say they care about families. But this? This is sanctioned cruelty.
@myvoicemychoice.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Look at this sweet, innocent baby —small, scared, utterly alone in a courtroom. No lawyer. No protection. No justice. Trump cut legal aid for migrant children, tearing away their last lifeline.
They say they care about families. But this? This is sanctioned cruelty.
@myvoicemychoice.bsky.social
They say they care about families. But this? This is sanctioned cruelty.
@myvoicemychoice.bsky.social