Bob Hoyng
@bobhoyng.bsky.social
Living the middle way between thinking and being. Founder of Substrate Books. Systems thinker, musician, martial artist, and writer.
First book available now:
https://nothingbecomes.com
First book available now:
https://nothingbecomes.com
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Rand Paul: "The president also said, 'Be careful Colombia, you could be next.' I mean, if we're gonna go and topple regime after regime in South America, there's no amount of money that could be printed to pay for that and I don't think lives should be lost without a vote by Congress."
December 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Rand Paul: "The president also said, 'Be careful Colombia, you could be next.' I mean, if we're gonna go and topple regime after regime in South America, there's no amount of money that could be printed to pay for that and I don't think lives should be lost without a vote by Congress."
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My law firm is litigating 66 voting and election cases in 35 states. This is an insanely large number for this point on the election cycle.
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
December 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
My law firm is litigating 66 voting and election cases in 35 states. This is an insanely large number for this point on the election cycle.
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Raul Malo, the operatic vocalist and co-founder of the Grammy-winning, Latin-tinged country band the Mavericks, has died at age 60.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
December 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Raul Malo, the operatic vocalist and co-founder of the Grammy-winning, Latin-tinged country band the Mavericks, has died at age 60.
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Rand Paul: "This is an insane policy. It's inconsistent. It's not war. It's not the way we've ever done this. If we can blow up a boat in the ocean, what about when they get to Miami & put it in a truck? Can you shoot a grenade launcher at the truck? No! We arrest people b/c sometimes we're wrong."
December 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Rand Paul: "This is an insane policy. It's inconsistent. It's not war. It's not the way we've ever done this. If we can blow up a boat in the ocean, what about when they get to Miami & put it in a truck? Can you shoot a grenade launcher at the truck? No! We arrest people b/c sometimes we're wrong."
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UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
December 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
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Thinking about shopping on Amazon for Cyber Monday?
Watch this first. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FaRBjqYsXRE
Watch this first. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FaRBjqYsXRE
Should You Boycott Amazon?
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Thinking about shopping on Amazon for Cyber Monday?
Watch this first. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FaRBjqYsXRE
Watch this first. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FaRBjqYsXRE
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Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
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Why do you appreciate unions?
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Why do you appreciate unions?
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
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I am often asked what laws I would recommend blue states adopt. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, there are seven changes every state could adopt right now, for virtually no cost or administrative burden. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/seve...
Seven Voting Laws Every Blue State Should Enact Right Now
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I am often asked what laws I would recommend blue states adopt. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, there are seven changes every state could adopt right now, for virtually no cost or administrative burden. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/seve...
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If you've thought of taking a look at either of my books - Nothing Becomes or Living in the Moment - both will have free downloads available as a one-day special on Black Friday.
Enjoy!
nothingbecomes.com
livinginthemomentbook.com
Enjoy!
nothingbecomes.com
livinginthemomentbook.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
If you've thought of taking a look at either of my books - Nothing Becomes or Living in the Moment - both will have free downloads available as a one-day special on Black Friday.
Enjoy!
nothingbecomes.com
livinginthemomentbook.com
Enjoy!
nothingbecomes.com
livinginthemomentbook.com
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Trump wrongly indicted me. I’ll rightly impeach him.
Impeachment isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent — but is it working?
Impeachment isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent — but is it working?
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Trump wrongly indicted me. I’ll rightly impeach him.
Impeachment isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent — but is it working?
Impeachment isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent — but is it working?
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Impeachment isn’t an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent.
Impeach, convict, remove. And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo54...
Impeach, convict, remove. And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo54...
Trump Wrongly Indicted Me, I’ll Rightly Impeach Him | Kat Abughazaleh Speaks at Lincoln Memorial
YouTube video by Kat Abughazaleh
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Impeachment isn’t an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent.
Impeach, convict, remove. And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo54...
Impeach, convict, remove. And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo54...
Thought of the day:
How many cats is too many?
One more than you have...until you get one more.
How many cats is too many?
One more than you have...until you get one more.
November 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Thought of the day:
How many cats is too many?
One more than you have...until you get one more.
How many cats is too many?
One more than you have...until you get one more.
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Once a popular dessert (or breakfast) across the country, Indian Pudding is rarely seen outside of New England today but it deserves a comeback. youtu.be/RMSV5PVOA7Y?...
The Forgotten American Dessert: Indian Pudding (1829 Recipe)
YouTube video by Tasting History with Max Miller
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Once a popular dessert (or breakfast) across the country, Indian Pudding is rarely seen outside of New England today but it deserves a comeback. youtu.be/RMSV5PVOA7Y?...
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Ohio college students and faculty are feeling the effects of a new, wide-ranging higher education law that bans diversity efforts, prohibits faculty strikes, and regulates classroom discussion. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/18/o...
Ohio college students and faculty grappling with changes on campus from new higher education law • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio college students and faculty are feeling the effects of a new, wide-ranging higher education law that bans diversity efforts, prohibits faculty strikes, and regulates classroom discussion.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Ohio college students and faculty are feeling the effects of a new, wide-ranging higher education law that bans diversity efforts, prohibits faculty strikes, and regulates classroom discussion. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/18/o...
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This essay starts in one place and becomes a very, very thoughtful essay on the heroic in the human condition.
I highly highly recommend it .
I highly highly recommend it .
'Instead of “How are our attitudes being reflected in TV and film?” I think the better question is “How is pop culture attempting to shape and mold attitudes?”' -- @ninametz.bsky.social
The hollowness of Hollywood’s rich people stories
TV and film of the moment aren't going to galvanize anyone. But stories closer to home just might.
buttondown.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This essay starts in one place and becomes a very, very thoughtful essay on the heroic in the human condition.
I highly highly recommend it .
I highly highly recommend it .
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9. Summon the old gods in a wooded glade at midnight on the full moon and exhort their favour for your favourite author.
10. When someone says, "Ugh, I don't know what to get X for their birthday!" suggest that book.
And thank you for ANY of this. Readers are awesome and powerful and awesome.
10. When someone says, "Ugh, I don't know what to get X for their birthday!" suggest that book.
And thank you for ANY of this. Readers are awesome and powerful and awesome.
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
9. Summon the old gods in a wooded glade at midnight on the full moon and exhort their favour for your favourite author.
10. When someone says, "Ugh, I don't know what to get X for their birthday!" suggest that book.
And thank you for ANY of this. Readers are awesome and powerful and awesome.
10. When someone says, "Ugh, I don't know what to get X for their birthday!" suggest that book.
And thank you for ANY of this. Readers are awesome and powerful and awesome.
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7. Share any social posts or newsletter updates to help spread the word. Again, even if you think your following is small, don't underestimate your power. Reaching even one other person really helps.
8. If it's a physical book, read it in public. Let people see that cover and be intrigued!
8. If it's a physical book, read it in public. Let people see that cover and be intrigued!
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
7. Share any social posts or newsletter updates to help spread the word. Again, even if you think your following is small, don't underestimate your power. Reaching even one other person really helps.
8. If it's a physical book, read it in public. Let people see that cover and be intrigued!
8. If it's a physical book, read it in public. Let people see that cover and be intrigued!
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5. Sign up to the author's newsletter. You'll hear their news, but it also helps the author to know people care about them.
6. Follow the author's social media. As above, it helps them and adds social proof that they're someone worth paying attention to.
cont.
6. Follow the author's social media. As above, it helps them and adds social proof that they're someone worth paying attention to.
cont.
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
5. Sign up to the author's newsletter. You'll hear their news, but it also helps the author to know people care about them.
6. Follow the author's social media. As above, it helps them and adds social proof that they're someone worth paying attention to.
cont.
6. Follow the author's social media. As above, it helps them and adds social proof that they're someone worth paying attention to.
cont.
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2. cont. any sites you use, like Goodreads, Amazon, Storygraph, etc. Even just a line or two is massively powerful.
3. Order the book(s) at your local library, which hugely extends the author's reach.
4. Suggest the book at your book club if you're in one and/or recommend it to other clubs.
cont.
3. Order the book(s) at your local library, which hugely extends the author's reach.
4. Suggest the book at your book club if you're in one and/or recommend it to other clubs.
cont.
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
2. cont. any sites you use, like Goodreads, Amazon, Storygraph, etc. Even just a line or two is massively powerful.
3. Order the book(s) at your local library, which hugely extends the author's reach.
4. Suggest the book at your book club if you're in one and/or recommend it to other clubs.
cont.
3. Order the book(s) at your local library, which hugely extends the author's reach.
4. Suggest the book at your book club if you're in one and/or recommend it to other clubs.
cont.
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If you enjoyed a book(s), here are 10 things you can do to exercise your enormous power as a reader and radically help the author. And every action here is free:
1. Post about the book on your socials, even if you think your following is small. Every single voice matters.
2. Review on... (cont.)
1. Post about the book on your socials, even if you think your following is small. Every single voice matters.
2. Review on... (cont.)
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
If you enjoyed a book(s), here are 10 things you can do to exercise your enormous power as a reader and radically help the author. And every action here is free:
1. Post about the book on your socials, even if you think your following is small. Every single voice matters.
2. Review on... (cont.)
1. Post about the book on your socials, even if you think your following is small. Every single voice matters.
2. Review on... (cont.)
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The idea that sexual abuse is part of “private” life instead of a public crisis has done incalculable damage. Anti-rape activists have to fight to even make it possible to expose sexual abuse as a wrongdoing in public without being silenced and undermined. That fight is far from won
November 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The idea that sexual abuse is part of “private” life instead of a public crisis has done incalculable damage. Anti-rape activists have to fight to even make it possible to expose sexual abuse as a wrongdoing in public without being silenced and undermined. That fight is far from won