Michael B. Bishku
@mbishku.bsky.social
Professor Emeritus of History, Georgia — My message: Too many people wallow in ignorance!
Political science
75%
Sociology
22%
Canadian airlines suspend Cuba flights as island set to run out of jet fuel - Reuters — Why don’t they refuel in the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic or Mexico?
Trump threatens to halt opening of new Michigan-Canada bridge - POLITICO — While Trump picks stupid fights with Canada he wants to ease restrictions against Putin’s Russia!
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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www.cbsnews.com/news/tenness... — WHY???
A cup (or 2 or 3) of coffee or tea a day helps keep dementia away — Proving that most of what natural foods or drinks people consume in moderation is fine.
U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess responds after Trump calls him "a real loser": "I love my country"
U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess said "there is so much that is great about America, but there are always things that could be better," a day after President Trump lashed out at him.
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www.cbsnews.com/news/us-olym... — Tough 💩if Trump does not like what athletes are saying! He is a disaster for the US and the rest of the world and people are fed up with his terrible policies! Trump is vulgar by engaging in name calling and sullies the office of the presidency!
Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai to be sentenced after national security conviction — Lai should be freed IMMEDIATELY!
A maligned marker honoring a French Nazi sympathizer is off NYC’s streets — for now
One of two plaques honoring leaders of Vichy France was removed due to New York's cold weather, but there are plans to put it back despite years of protest
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www.timesofisrael.com/a-maligned-m... — The Laval and Pétain markers need to be removed. They were traitors to France!
Trump promises Schumer funding for NY tunnel project — if Penn Station and Dulles Airport are renamed after him | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump told Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer last month that he was finally prepared to drop his freeze on billions of dollars in funding for a major New York infrastructure projec...
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www.cnn.com/2026/02/05/p... — The anal sphincter or a prison is more apropos!
CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool — STUPID, STUPID decision! It is very useful source for information!
Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs as it sharply scales back news coverage
Former WaPo executive editor Martin Baron told CBS News the paper's coverage will be "dramatically diminished" because of the job cuts.
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www.cbsnews.com/news/washing... — These cuts are TERRIBLE! Bezos has cozied up to Trump who hates journalists!
Trump grants tariff breaks to 'politically connected' companies, Senate Dems say
The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.
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Senate Dems blast Trump over playing favorites with tariffs
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n... — CORRUPTION!
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n... — CORRUPTION!
The Blogs: Violence in Arab society: A disaster for all of us
Indifference to the shocking rise in murders of Arab citizens is not only a strategic error, but a moral stain on Israeli society
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blogs.timesofisrael.com/violence-in-... — All citizens need to have the protection of law enforcement!
Hundreds of Nazi-linked accounts discovered at Credit Suisse, US lawmaker says
Wartime accounts for the German Foreign Office, a German arms manufacturer and the German Red Cross discovered, as well as new details on scheme to help Nazis flee to Argentina
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www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-of-... — Made lots of money during WWII and afterwards! #SwissBanking
Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two-year renovation | CNN Politics
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close for roughly two years to allow for extensive renovations, President Donald Trump said Sunday, a move that comes as the nation’s preeminent arts in...
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www.cnn.com/2026/02/01/p... — People do NOT want to perform there!
Officials in Minnesota allege Bovino used language offensive to Jews on conference call
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
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www.cbsnews.com/news/gregory... — The BASTARD should not be allowed in law enforcement!
He's 44. At the Olympics, he's 'the old guy you shouldn't count out.' — Good for him!
Lindsey Vonn says her "Olympic dream is not over" after crashing in World Cup race
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
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www.cbsnews.com/news/lindsey... — I hope that she recovers well for the Winter Olympics!
Kurds in retreat as US allies switch to backing Syria's new leader
The US fought IS with the Kurds for years. Now, Donald Trump is siding with Syria's new leader.
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www.bbc.com/news/article... — The Syrian Kurds should have at least autonomy just like their brethren in Iraq! The Trump Admin has abandoned them!
'Respect Canadian sovereignty', Carney tells US officials after they meet Alberta separatists
Alberta separatists have held three meetings with members of the Trump administration to discuss their push for independence
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www.bbc.com/news/article... — The Trump Administration is interfering in Canadian internal affairs! #Alberta #Canada #InterferenceByTrumpAdmin
Kristi Noem facing scrutiny from White House in wake of Minneapolis shooting but isn't likely to be fired, sources say
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is facing internal scrutiny after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, multiple sources told CBS News, but she is expected to keep her job.
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www.cbsnews.com/news/kristi-... — In a truly bad Cabinet Noem is one of the worst! The former terrible governor of South Dakota should be impeached and convicted!
NCAA approves proposal to allow teams to wear sponsorship logo patches
Teams can begin displaying up to two logo patches of no more than 4 square inches on uniforms starting Aug. 1.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/699... College sports are no longer amateur so the NCAA is going the route of professional leagues!
Power out for hundreds of thousands, roadways snarled with ice and snow after deadly storm
Deaths and power outages were reported across numerous states due to a monster storm across much of the country.
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www.cbsnews.com/news/power-o... — This has to be the worst continuous cold weather in the South in years!
Remains of last Israeli hostage found in Gaza, paving way for next phase of ceasefire - NBC News — Hamas needs to disarm during the second phase.
More parents are refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, doctors say. Here's why that could be dangerous
Doctors say more parents are refusing vitamin K shots for their newborns, potentially putting babies at risk of severe bleeding.
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abcnews.go.com/Health/paren... — TERRIBLE DEVELOPMENT!
Trump 2026 — “Hardly Working for America”! A new campaign slogan?🤣