Bob French
@bobfrench7.bsky.social
Retired Teamster, Jayhawks fan now living in Halifax NS. Free Syria. Free Ukraine.
Two new governors in Virginia and New Jersey means two fewer Democrats in the House, until special elections.
January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Two new governors in Virginia and New Jersey means two fewer Democrats in the House, until special elections.
In a January vote, the votes of Reps. Sherrill and Spanberger will have been subtracted after they have taken state office: will the discharge petition still be required?
December 18, 2025 at 5:18 AM
In a January vote, the votes of Reps. Sherrill and Spanberger will have been subtracted after they have taken state office: will the discharge petition still be required?
Warplanes first directed at Blacks in the Greenwood Massacre, then used on striking coal miners—native born and immigrant, white and Black—in West Virginia at the Battle of Blair Mountain.
November 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Warplanes first directed at Blacks in the Greenwood Massacre, then used on striking coal miners—native born and immigrant, white and Black—in West Virginia at the Battle of Blair Mountain.
Just add “—at long last”.
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Just add “—at long last”.
Do Hegseth’s demands apply to the Commander-in-Chief?
September 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Do Hegseth’s demands apply to the Commander-in-Chief?
After a pirate attack in the Caribbean last week, they now treat this as normal.
September 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
After a pirate attack in the Caribbean last week, they now treat this as normal.
I had heard that the skin of potatoes is also nutrient-rich, yet more people (and armies) peel potatoes than even apples.
September 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I had heard that the skin of potatoes is also nutrient-rich, yet more people (and armies) peel potatoes than even apples.
This sounds like something Big Potato Salad would find comforting.
August 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This sounds like something Big Potato Salad would find comforting.
Wait until Stephen Miller finds out.
July 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Wait until Stephen Miller finds out.
Van Orden must have a cushy job lined up, beginning January 2027.
July 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Van Orden must have a cushy job lined up, beginning January 2027.
If Russia is selling asbestos, Trump is buying it.
June 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
If Russia is selling asbestos, Trump is buying it.
Meaning that Trump could pardon him.
June 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Meaning that Trump could pardon him.
You might miss two hours: My DVR is set for 9:00 PM in Nova Scotia, which is three hours ahead of Alberta time.
June 14, 2025 at 3:16 AM
You might miss two hours: My DVR is set for 9:00 PM in Nova Scotia, which is three hours ahead of Alberta time.
I believe the game begins at 6:00 PM MDT.
June 14, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I believe the game begins at 6:00 PM MDT.