Rob Blanton
@brobbie.bsky.social
Retired general surgeon. Love the East Tennessee mountains, South Holston Lake, and Duke Blue Devils. Small blue dot. Friend of Bill 6/16/17.
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Mind blowing
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Mind blowing
So I guess it’s ok to kidnap another country’s leader. Russia if you’re listening.
January 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
So I guess it’s ok to kidnap another country’s leader. Russia if you’re listening.
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So fmr Honduran President Hernandez voluntarily surrendered, and was duly extradited, tried and convicted for drug trafficking, and Trump pardoned him 6w ago.
And this morning, Trump illegally attacks Venezuela and abducts its president and his wife purportedly to try them for drug trafficking.
And this morning, Trump illegally attacks Venezuela and abducts its president and his wife purportedly to try them for drug trafficking.
January 3, 2026 at 12:44 PM
So fmr Honduran President Hernandez voluntarily surrendered, and was duly extradited, tried and convicted for drug trafficking, and Trump pardoned him 6w ago.
And this morning, Trump illegally attacks Venezuela and abducts its president and his wife purportedly to try them for drug trafficking.
And this morning, Trump illegally attacks Venezuela and abducts its president and his wife purportedly to try them for drug trafficking.
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20 State AGs have sued Russell Vought for trying to starve the CFPB of funding.
Since 2011, the CFPB has returned over $20B to consumers.
Without the Bureau, financial predators and scammers will have an easier time picking your pocket.
Since 2011, the CFPB has returned over $20B to consumers.
Without the Bureau, financial predators and scammers will have an easier time picking your pocket.
December 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
20 State AGs have sued Russell Vought for trying to starve the CFPB of funding.
Since 2011, the CFPB has returned over $20B to consumers.
Without the Bureau, financial predators and scammers will have an easier time picking your pocket.
Since 2011, the CFPB has returned over $20B to consumers.
Without the Bureau, financial predators and scammers will have an easier time picking your pocket.
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How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little?
How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little?
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little?
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The Trump regime is using your tax money to punish the American Academy of Pediatrics because it hasn't gone along with Trump and RFK Jr.'s campaign to destroy our health care system.
HHS cuts millions in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics
The move is an escalation in the agency’s clash with the medical group, which is suing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.
www.nbcnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The Trump regime is using your tax money to punish the American Academy of Pediatrics because it hasn't gone along with Trump and RFK Jr.'s campaign to destroy our health care system.
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Trump’s Failure and Greed in Ukraine
How a Peace Plan Became a Vehicle for Personal Gain, Appeasement, and the Corruption of U.S. Foreign Policy
***Included in this post is a template for any concerned readers looking to write their representatives
www.avindman.com/p/trumps-fai...
How a Peace Plan Became a Vehicle for Personal Gain, Appeasement, and the Corruption of U.S. Foreign Policy
***Included in this post is a template for any concerned readers looking to write their representatives
www.avindman.com/p/trumps-fai...
Trump’s Failure and Greed in Ukraine
How a Peace Plan Became a Vehicle for Personal Gain, Appeasement, and the Corruption of U.S. Foreign Policy
www.avindman.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Trump’s Failure and Greed in Ukraine
How a Peace Plan Became a Vehicle for Personal Gain, Appeasement, and the Corruption of U.S. Foreign Policy
***Included in this post is a template for any concerned readers looking to write their representatives
www.avindman.com/p/trumps-fai...
How a Peace Plan Became a Vehicle for Personal Gain, Appeasement, and the Corruption of U.S. Foreign Policy
***Included in this post is a template for any concerned readers looking to write their representatives
www.avindman.com/p/trumps-fai...
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Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for 'heart of gold'
The slain soldier’s former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity. “She doesn’t even have to know you and she’ll do anything for you,” he said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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I bet if you blow the dust of the DEPARTMENT OF WAR sign it’d reveal the word CRIMES right after that
November 29, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I bet if you blow the dust of the DEPARTMENT OF WAR sign it’d reveal the word CRIMES right after that
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This is a new and dire development in the ongoing American constitutional crisis. The voters, Congress, and, yes, the U.S. military must all now be more vigilant than at any time in our modern history.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The President Is Losing Control of Himself
Donald Trump’s outbursts on social media this week were different than usual.
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:58 AM
This is a new and dire development in the ongoing American constitutional crisis. The voters, Congress, and, yes, the U.S. military must all now be more vigilant than at any time in our modern history.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
I’m betting that MBS’s nickname is bubba.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I’m betting that MBS’s nickname is bubba.
Betting that MBS’s nickname is Bubba.
This is a disgrace to the servicemen and women who serve our military and spitting on 9-11 survivors , first responders, fire and police not to mention the families like mine who never even recovered their loved ones.
apnews.com/live/donald-...
apnews.com/live/donald-...
Live updates: Trump gives Saudi crown prince a warm embrace during White House visit
President Donald Trump will fête Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia. Trump announced a deal to sell the kingdom F-35 fighter jets.
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Betting that MBS’s nickname is Bubba.
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NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
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$40 billion to Argentina. No Epstein files. Record-high prices. No SNAP funding. Health premiums to spike. Threats of war against multiple nations.
MAGA!
MAGA!
November 8, 2025 at 12:53 AM
$40 billion to Argentina. No Epstein files. Record-high prices. No SNAP funding. Health premiums to spike. Threats of war against multiple nations.
MAGA!
MAGA!
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Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Don’t get lost in the facts.
Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson
BREAM: Schumer says Republicans are weaponizing hunger
MIKE JOHNSON: Absolutely absurd. Remember -- don't get lost in the facts
MIKE JOHNSON: Absolutely absurd. Remember -- don't get lost in the facts
November 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Don’t get lost in the facts.
Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson
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He wants EVERYTHING except accountability.
At any cost………..
At any cost………..
November 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
He wants EVERYTHING except accountability.
At any cost………..
At any cost………..
My scary blue devil costume! Worked on Clempson
November 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
My scary blue devil costume! Worked on Clempson
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DILANIAN: “Trump is weaponizing the DOJ, Merrick Garland slowed it down under Biden out of fear of looking political.”
Many will say this is wrong and claim Biden went after Trump. What those people are missing is Trump actually did crimes.
(From @bluegeorgia.bsky.social )
Many will say this is wrong and claim Biden went after Trump. What those people are missing is Trump actually did crimes.
(From @bluegeorgia.bsky.social )
November 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
DILANIAN: “Trump is weaponizing the DOJ, Merrick Garland slowed it down under Biden out of fear of looking political.”
Many will say this is wrong and claim Biden went after Trump. What those people are missing is Trump actually did crimes.
(From @bluegeorgia.bsky.social )
Many will say this is wrong and claim Biden went after Trump. What those people are missing is Trump actually did crimes.
(From @bluegeorgia.bsky.social )
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More incompetent appointments by the incompetent in chief
The chief of naval research, an admiral, has been replaced by a 33 year old DOGE staffer www.thebulwark.com/p/scoop-trum...
SCOOP: Trump Swaps Decorated Admiral With 33-Year-Old DOGEr
The highly unorthodox personnel change affects a critical government research role.
www.thebulwark.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:38 AM
More incompetent appointments by the incompetent in chief
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Welch: "This has nothing to do with the shutdown. The law requires and the funds are available to continue SNAP right now without any interruption. So that is a decision the president is making on his own to allow people to go hungry."
October 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Welch: "This has nothing to do with the shutdown. The law requires and the funds are available to continue SNAP right now without any interruption. So that is a decision the president is making on his own to allow people to go hungry."
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@jessicatarlov.bsky.social's middle name is 🔥🔥🔥
October 29, 2025 at 4:46 AM
@jessicatarlov.bsky.social's middle name is 🔥🔥🔥