Electoral Reformer
@barrattsd.bsky.social
Retired. Committed to democracy, the rule of law and to honest, trustworthy government. That's why I‘m a champion for Electoral Reform.
The clearest indication that somebody has nothing to hide is when they call for full disclosure. It’s when people delay and obfuscate that you start to wonder what they’re hiding.
Bill Clinton releasing a statement saying 'release the Epstein files, you cowards' was not on my bingo list.
December 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The clearest indication that somebody has nothing to hide is when they call for full disclosure. It’s when people delay and obfuscate that you start to wonder what they’re hiding.
Right now“60 Minutes” is on my NO list.
Turmoil at CBS News After Bari Weiss Pulls a ‘60 Minutes’ Segment www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/b...
Turmoil at CBS News After Bari Weiss Pulls a ‘60 Minutes’ Segment www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/b...
Turmoil at CBS News After Bari Weiss Pulls a ‘60 Minutes’ Segment
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December 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Right now“60 Minutes” is on my NO list.
Turmoil at CBS News After Bari Weiss Pulls a ‘60 Minutes’ Segment www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/b...
Turmoil at CBS News After Bari Weiss Pulls a ‘60 Minutes’ Segment www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/b...
Seriously, This is a good reason to bring back the draft. When everybody’s kids could be sent to war, our government might be much less adventurous.
President Trump says war in Venezuela is "starting."
An American War Soldier in Vietnam in 1969 gave a message to the future for the next 50 years.
"Don't send your sons to finish what politicians start"
An American War Soldier in Vietnam in 1969 gave a message to the future for the next 50 years.
"Don't send your sons to finish what politicians start"
December 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Seriously, This is a good reason to bring back the draft. When everybody’s kids could be sent to war, our government might be much less adventurous.
If you live in NJ’s 7th Congressional District, you should note that Tom Kean has whiffed again. This issue needs a vote.
Republicans Clinch Democratic Bid to Force Vote on Health Subsidies www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
Republicans Clinch Democratic Bid to Force Vote on Health Subsidies www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
Republicans Clinch Democratic Bid to Force Vote on Health Subsidies
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December 18, 2025 at 12:06 AM
If you live in NJ’s 7th Congressional District, you should note that Tom Kean has whiffed again. This issue needs a vote.
Republicans Clinch Democratic Bid to Force Vote on Health Subsidies www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
Republicans Clinch Democratic Bid to Force Vote on Health Subsidies www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
What can each of us do to save our national soul?
Our Petty, Hollow, Squalid Ogre in Chief www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/o...
Our Petty, Hollow, Squalid Ogre in Chief www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/o...
Opinion | Our Petty, Hollow, Squalid Ogre in Chief
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December 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
What can each of us do to save our national soul?
Our Petty, Hollow, Squalid Ogre in Chief www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/o...
Our Petty, Hollow, Squalid Ogre in Chief www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/o...
Who appropriated the money Trump sent to Argentina? Did congress approve that expenditure? Where’s the indignation?
EVERY SINGLE LEGISLATOR who votes to NOT extend ACA credits needs to publicly explain how that reconciles with 47's $40B giveaway to Argentina.
It's now obvious that "America First" really means "47 First." And they're OK with that?
SERIOUSLY?!?!? How many of THEIR VOTERS are losing benefits?
It's now obvious that "America First" really means "47 First." And they're OK with that?
SERIOUSLY?!?!? How many of THEIR VOTERS are losing benefits?
December 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Who appropriated the money Trump sent to Argentina? Did congress approve that expenditure? Where’s the indignation?
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Trump is dozing off in meetings. He’s wandering during ceremonies. His rants are more unhinged, his temper shorter, and he’s suddenly getting MRIs the White House can’t explain. Something is wrong — and they’re hiding it
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The Alarming Signs of a President in Decline
Trump is showing confusion, fatigue, erratic behavior, and unexplained medical tests — and the White House won’t level with the public about what’s happening.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Trump is dozing off in meetings. He’s wandering during ceremonies. His rants are more unhinged, his temper shorter, and he’s suddenly getting MRIs the White House can’t explain. Something is wrong — and they’re hiding it
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Hey New Jersey. The Elections Transparency Act, OPRA “Reforms” and now this. And voters will find it impossible to hold these legislators accountable.
newjerseymonitor.com/2025/12/01/n...
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Over chorus of complaints, NJ Senate panel advances bill to limit comptroller's powers • New Jersey Monitor
The bill would strip the comptroller of subpoena and investigatory powers, a move critics say is retaliation for the comptroller's probes.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Hey New Jersey. The Elections Transparency Act, OPRA “Reforms” and now this. And voters will find it impossible to hold these legislators accountable.
newjerseymonitor.com/2025/12/01/n...
newjerseymonitor.com/2025/12/01/n...
So far out of his depth:
Hegseth Says He Did Not See Survivors of Boat Attack Clinging to Wreckage www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Hegseth Says He Did Not See Survivors of Boat Attack Clinging to Wreckage www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Hegseth Says He Did Not See Survivors of Boat Attack Clinging to Wreckage
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December 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
So far out of his depth:
Hegseth Says He Did Not See Survivors of Boat Attack Clinging to Wreckage www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Hegseth Says He Did Not See Survivors of Boat Attack Clinging to Wreckage www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Murder is illegal. We have due process to ensure that when punishment is needed it is justified. Or is it now ok to kill people that someone thinks are doing something illegal? And what crimes have now been classified as capital crimes, and by whom?
The same people who i used to fight with in the GOP, who wanted to withdraw American troops from everywhere, are now the ones justifying the murder of two survivors.
It’s almost like…. It was never about that
It’s almost like…. It was never about that
December 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Murder is illegal. We have due process to ensure that when punishment is needed it is justified. Or is it now ok to kill people that someone thinks are doing something illegal? And what crimes have now been classified as capital crimes, and by whom?
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Looks like Trump and Hegseth might be preparing to throw the military under the bus on the second strike.
This is why you don’t execute illegal orders. Because you are responsible
This is why you don’t execute illegal orders. Because you are responsible
December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Looks like Trump and Hegseth might be preparing to throw the military under the bus on the second strike.
This is why you don’t execute illegal orders. Because you are responsible
This is why you don’t execute illegal orders. Because you are responsible
Why is he showing leniency for this convicted trafficker when others who have NOT been convicted are summarily executed at sea?
The Ex-President Whom Trump Plans to Pardon Flooded America With Cocaine www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/n...
The Ex-President Whom Trump Plans to Pardon Flooded America With Cocaine www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/n...
The Ex-President Whom Trump Plans to Pardon Flooded America With Cocaine
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November 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Why is he showing leniency for this convicted trafficker when others who have NOT been convicted are summarily executed at sea?
The Ex-President Whom Trump Plans to Pardon Flooded America With Cocaine www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/n...
The Ex-President Whom Trump Plans to Pardon Flooded America With Cocaine www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/n...
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Time to stop writing, & reporting a "possibility". The people need to see charges. Consequences. Done with threatening this without actually doing it. No such latitude for immigrants. Legitimate allowances offering protection asylum seekers, denied
Source: TAG24
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Source: TAG24
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Judge considers holding Kristi Noem in contempt of court over El Salvador deportations - NewsBreak
Washington DC - A federal judge has launched in inquiry that could result in potential contempt charges against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Ba
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November 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Time to stop writing, & reporting a "possibility". The people need to see charges. Consequences. Done with threatening this without actually doing it. No such latitude for immigrants. Legitimate allowances offering protection asylum seekers, denied
Source: TAG24
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Source: TAG24
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In the last week, Donald Trump has called for the murder of Congressional Democrats and threatened to unilaterally declare an invasion of Venezuela.
If Congressional Republicans followed the Constitution, both of these would be removable offenses. But, they’re loyal to Trump, not the constitution.
If Congressional Republicans followed the Constitution, both of these would be removable offenses. But, they’re loyal to Trump, not the constitution.
November 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In the last week, Donald Trump has called for the murder of Congressional Democrats and threatened to unilaterally declare an invasion of Venezuela.
If Congressional Republicans followed the Constitution, both of these would be removable offenses. But, they’re loyal to Trump, not the constitution.
If Congressional Republicans followed the Constitution, both of these would be removable offenses. But, they’re loyal to Trump, not the constitution.
We just watched “A House of Dynamite”. It is a terrifying story made all the more terrifying when considering the current national security team.
youtu.be/6dV8UqB2EYs?...
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A House of Dynamite Trailer #1 (2025)
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November 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
We just watched “A House of Dynamite”. It is a terrifying story made all the more terrifying when considering the current national security team.
youtu.be/6dV8UqB2EYs?...
youtu.be/6dV8UqB2EYs?...
Hey @netflix.com This doesn’t sound right. Are you paying your fair share?
What do these corporations have in common?
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
November 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Hey @netflix.com This doesn’t sound right. Are you paying your fair share?
Hey @tmobilesupport.bsky.social this doesn’t sound right. I’m a subscriber. Are you paying your fair share??
What do these corporations have in common?
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
November 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Hey @tmobilesupport.bsky.social this doesn’t sound right. I’m a subscriber. Are you paying your fair share??
Is this true @dishnetworkhq.bsky.social ??
What do these corporations have in common?
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Is this true @dishnetworkhq.bsky.social ??
Why doesn’t public policy better align with public opinion?? Voters must begin to insist that candidates embrace The Politicians Creed(r)
www.thepoliticianscreed.org/articles-of-...
www.thepoliticianscreed.org/articles-of-...
November 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Why doesn’t public policy better align with public opinion?? Voters must begin to insist that candidates embrace The Politicians Creed(r)
www.thepoliticianscreed.org/articles-of-...
www.thepoliticianscreed.org/articles-of-...
The reporter asks a question that the president should have anticipated and bc he is unprepared, he shifts into 12 year old mode.
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The reporter asks a question that the president should have anticipated and bc he is unprepared, he shifts into 12 year old mode.
Hey Pete, it is better to remain silent and risk being thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.
November 26, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Hey Pete, it is better to remain silent and risk being thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.
Why shouldn’t there be a separate cost tier for data centers to pay a premium? It’s their demand that is driving higher energy costs. They should shoulder a greater share of the costs.
Electric bills are up 11% this year, and shutoffs are spiking across the country.
At the same time, corporations are building hundreds of energy-hungry data centers, and working families are being forced to absorb the cost. Higher bills for us, higher profits for them. seiu.co/3M71usW
At the same time, corporations are building hundreds of energy-hungry data centers, and working families are being forced to absorb the cost. Higher bills for us, higher profits for them. seiu.co/3M71usW
More Americans are getting their power shut off, as unpaid bills pile up
Average electricity costs have risen 11 percent since January, more than three times the rate of inflation.
seiu.co
November 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Why shouldn’t there be a separate cost tier for data centers to pay a premium? It’s their demand that is driving higher energy costs. They should shoulder a greater share of the costs.
Iran is one of Putin's last friends in his illegal war against Ukraine. This is a signal that more pressure must be applied, not less, to get him to end the war. Otherwise, he will continue until he rebuilds the whole Soviet Union.
youtu.be/PqO-G--8fUc?...
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PUTIN'S WORST FEAR Is Here: Tehran Faces "ZERO DAY", Evacuation as 10 Million People Without Water
YouTube video by PPR GLOBAL
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November 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Iran is one of Putin's last friends in his illegal war against Ukraine. This is a signal that more pressure must be applied, not less, to get him to end the war. Otherwise, he will continue until he rebuilds the whole Soviet Union.
youtu.be/PqO-G--8fUc?...
youtu.be/PqO-G--8fUc?...
In the absence of resistance,authoritarianism will fester and grow.
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.
November 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM
In the absence of resistance,authoritarianism will fester and grow.
The world cannot possibly be a better place if the president of the US is willing to exonerate the killer of Jamal Khashoggi. Kudos to Mary Bruce.
No, Mr. President, We Cannot ‘Leave It at That’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...
No, Mr. President, We Cannot ‘Leave It at That’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...
Opinion | No, Mr. President, We Cannot ‘Leave It at That’
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The world cannot possibly be a better place if the president of the US is willing to exonerate the killer of Jamal Khashoggi. Kudos to Mary Bruce.
No, Mr. President, We Cannot ‘Leave It at That’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...
No, Mr. President, We Cannot ‘Leave It at That’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...