VickInFL
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Proud liberal fighting for our fragile democracy. USAF Vet. Defender of our spectacular planet. Renewable energy advocate.
"The laboratory’s name once announced the direction a nation intended to travel. Now it signals retreat. The irony is that the global energy transition NREL helped shape is well underway, unstoppable, and accelerating in places that still take the future seriously."
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An Elegy for NREL and the Passing of America’s Renewable Compass - CleanTechnica
NREL’s name is gone, yet its solar, wind, and grid innovations define today’s energy world. This elegy reflects on its enduring impact.
cleantechnica.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"The laboratory’s name once announced the direction a nation intended to travel. Now it signals retreat. The irony is that the global energy transition NREL helped shape is well underway, unstoppable, and accelerating in places that still take the future seriously."
cleantechnica.com/2025/12/01/a...
cleantechnica.com/2025/12/01/a...
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This is so obviously menacing *and* foolish that the first time I saw this quote, I assumed it was someone talking about what someone *else’s* business model was, because nobody would say this about their own product. True story!
The co-founder of Kalshi says: " The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion."
December 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This is so obviously menacing *and* foolish that the first time I saw this quote, I assumed it was someone talking about what someone *else’s* business model was, because nobody would say this about their own product. True story!
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I did not know that.
Did you know Trump has added 2.2 trillion to the national debt since taking office 10 months ago?
December 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I did not know that.
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Hegseth has no clue what “fog of war” really means, he’s just throwing out a term and he’s hoping that will safe him.
It’s all BS….
It’s all BS….
December 3, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Hegseth has no clue what “fog of war” really means, he’s just throwing out a term and he’s hoping that will safe him.
It’s all BS….
It’s all BS….
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
December 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
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The Trump administration's corruption has extended to selling out Ukraine—and America's interests—to Russia so that the Trump family and their friends can make a few bucks.
Must-read reporting from @wsj.com this weekend. www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Must-read reporting from @wsj.com this weekend. www.wsj.com/world/russia...
December 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Trump administration's corruption has extended to selling out Ukraine—and America's interests—to Russia so that the Trump family and their friends can make a few bucks.
Must-read reporting from @wsj.com this weekend. www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Must-read reporting from @wsj.com this weekend. www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
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Hey if anyone at NREL or DOE or anywhere really knows more or has thoughts about the renaming of NREL and wants to share, Signal is davelevitan.26 and you can remain anonymous
News Release: Energy Department Renames NREL 'National Lab of the Rockies' | NREL
www.nrel.gov
December 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Hey if anyone at NREL or DOE or anywhere really knows more or has thoughts about the renaming of NREL and wants to share, Signal is davelevitan.26 and you can remain anonymous
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try to imagine the media firestorm if the military was conducting strikes and obama, clinton, or biden said "i dont know anything about it" and how the media just shrugs at trump saying the same thing.
talking to reporters last night, Trump claimed of Hegseth's double tap strike that "I don't know anything about it," then moments later claimed "I don't who you're talking about" when asked his plan to pardon the former Honduran president
December 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
try to imagine the media firestorm if the military was conducting strikes and obama, clinton, or biden said "i dont know anything about it" and how the media just shrugs at trump saying the same thing.
The trump base is pretty quiet today about the "don't follow illegal orders" video.
December 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The trump base is pretty quiet today about the "don't follow illegal orders" video.
I wonder if anyone has considered that the Afghan immigrant that shot the National Guard members suffers PTSD from his actions and involvement in the Afghanistan war. Not an excuse for what he did, but we have seen the effects of that war on American service members, so something to consider.
December 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I wonder if anyone has considered that the Afghan immigrant that shot the National Guard members suffers PTSD from his actions and involvement in the Afghanistan war. Not an excuse for what he did, but we have seen the effects of that war on American service members, so something to consider.
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I wonder how many overdoses and deaths Juan Orlando Hernández’s 400 tons of cocaine were directly responsible for in the US.
November 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
I wonder how many overdoses and deaths Juan Orlando Hernández’s 400 tons of cocaine were directly responsible for in the US.
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This is the most corrupt, lawless administration in the history of the United States and there’s no close second.
November 29, 2025 at 5:03 AM
This is the most corrupt, lawless administration in the history of the United States and there’s no close second.
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Combatting poverty and hunger in this city will take every single one of us. Myself included.
November 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Combatting poverty and hunger in this city will take every single one of us. Myself included.
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Happy Thanksgiving to our Friends and Allies!!
Your courage, voices & solidarity keep the flame lit when others try to smother it. You give us all hope!
In a world full of bullies & would-be kings, you continue to stand tall. We are grateful for you today & every day!
#DefendersOfDemocracy
Your courage, voices & solidarity keep the flame lit when others try to smother it. You give us all hope!
In a world full of bullies & would-be kings, you continue to stand tall. We are grateful for you today & every day!
#DefendersOfDemocracy
November 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to our Friends and Allies!!
Your courage, voices & solidarity keep the flame lit when others try to smother it. You give us all hope!
In a world full of bullies & would-be kings, you continue to stand tall. We are grateful for you today & every day!
#DefendersOfDemocracy
Your courage, voices & solidarity keep the flame lit when others try to smother it. You give us all hope!
In a world full of bullies & would-be kings, you continue to stand tall. We are grateful for you today & every day!
#DefendersOfDemocracy
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"We followed everything we were supposed to do"
Legitimate green card applicants with US spouses are being
arrested by armed, masked men at scheduled immigration interviews, taken away from their children, sent to prison
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Legitimate green card applicants with US spouses are being
arrested by armed, masked men at scheduled immigration interviews, taken away from their children, sent to prison
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
"We followed everything we were supposed to do"
Legitimate green card applicants with US spouses are being
arrested by armed, masked men at scheduled immigration interviews, taken away from their children, sent to prison
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Legitimate green card applicants with US spouses are being
arrested by armed, masked men at scheduled immigration interviews, taken away from their children, sent to prison
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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Here is Democracy Docket's excellent write-up:
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Says Noem Made Final Decision on El Salvador Removals in Breach of Court Order
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Here is Democracy Docket's excellent write-up:
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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People will die, and are currently dying, because RFK was granted one of the most powerful megaphones in the country. Two people who could have thrown barriers in front of his climb decided not to; there's a sex scandal here but it is not the biggest scandal.
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
People will die, and are currently dying, because RFK was granted one of the most powerful megaphones in the country. Two people who could have thrown barriers in front of his climb decided not to; there's a sex scandal here but it is not the biggest scandal.
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2 National Guard soldiers shot near Farragut Square in Washington, D.C. Heavy police presence, both victims injured, conditions unknown.
The reason we don't have gun reform is the NRA uses money they don't pay taxes on, to bribe Republicans not to.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace
The reason we don't have gun reform is the NRA uses money they don't pay taxes on, to bribe Republicans not to.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace
November 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
2 National Guard soldiers shot near Farragut Square in Washington, D.C. Heavy police presence, both victims injured, conditions unknown.
The reason we don't have gun reform is the NRA uses money they don't pay taxes on, to bribe Republicans not to.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace
The reason we don't have gun reform is the NRA uses money they don't pay taxes on, to bribe Republicans not to.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Ridiculed After Admitting the $10,000 TSA Bonus Checks at Las Vegas Photo-Op Were Not Real
Source: RadarOnline
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Ridiculed After Admitting the $10,000 TSA Bonus Checks at Las Vegas Photo-Op Were Not Real - NewsBreak
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visited Las Vegas for a press conference with TSA employees at Harry Reid International Airport.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Ridiculed After Admitting the $10,000 TSA Bonus Checks at Las Vegas Photo-Op Were Not Real
Source: RadarOnline
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Source: RadarOnline
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I do appreciate that they've completely dropped the pretense.
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I do appreciate that they've completely dropped the pretense.
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