Del Shortliffe
@dbshort.bsky.social
A retired English teacher, Social Democrat, news junkie, and non-influencer, I left X and have come here to post a little, read a lot, respond often, and celebrate a healthy online community.
"The move is one of several for NPS under the executive order designed to 'allow more Americans to visit national parks' and also cut back on DEI policies."
www.usatoday.com/story/travel...
www.usatoday.com/story/travel...
National parks cut free entry for MLK Day, add Trump's birthday
NPS changed its free admission days in 2026, removing MLK Day and Juneteenth while adding Trump's birthday.
www.usatoday.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
"The move is one of several for NPS under the executive order designed to 'allow more Americans to visit national parks' and also cut back on DEI policies."
www.usatoday.com/story/travel...
www.usatoday.com/story/travel...
The class war started 40 years ago, and it wasn't the working or middle class that started it.
December 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The class war started 40 years ago, and it wasn't the working or middle class that started it.
Like everyone else in the Trump administration, Leavitt doesn’t understand the difference between making a claim and mounting an argument.
December 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Like everyone else in the Trump administration, Leavitt doesn’t understand the difference between making a claim and mounting an argument.
And, as always, he gaslights with a backslapper's idiot grin on his face. Lying is such a gas.
November 26, 2025 at 11:17 AM
And, as always, he gaslights with a backslapper's idiot grin on his face. Lying is such a gas.
When my stomach stops turning, I'll think about whether I am surprised or not.
November 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
When my stomach stops turning, I'll think about whether I am surprised or not.
How did you know? Why are you picking on me?
November 23, 2025 at 11:11 PM
How did you know? Why are you picking on me?
For more detail about this insane new policy:
www.newsweek.com/full-list-de...
www.newsweek.com/full-list-de...
Full list of degrees not classed as ‘professional’ by Trump admin
Certain students may no longer receive the same loan for their studies as what counts as "professional" will determine how much they get.
www.newsweek.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
For more detail about this insane new policy:
www.newsweek.com/full-list-de...
www.newsweek.com/full-list-de...
Very interesting and very important.
November 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Very interesting and very important.
Hari is one of the greats and doesn't get the exposure and fan base he deserves. In addition to the polish of his sets, let's applaud the fierce morality of his vision. And he's funny!
November 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Hari is one of the greats and doesn't get the exposure and fan base he deserves. In addition to the polish of his sets, let's applaud the fierce morality of his vision. And he's funny!
Every day the Trump administration does a little something that, at any time in the past, would have been an impeachable offense. I twist and squirm, lament and moan, write my representatives and send money for the cause, but nothing lessens the shock and awe I suffer under this ongoing assault.
November 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Every day the Trump administration does a little something that, at any time in the past, would have been an impeachable offense. I twist and squirm, lament and moan, write my representatives and send money for the cause, but nothing lessens the shock and awe I suffer under this ongoing assault.
Couldn't agree more.
November 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Couldn't agree more.
Was Laffer the sage of trickle-up economics?
November 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Was Laffer the sage of trickle-up economics?
Pay for a service, find you are denied that service, get not even a partial refund. That certainly seems fair. That seems to be what any service provider in a competitive industry would offer.
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Pay for a service, find you are denied that service, get not even a partial refund. That certainly seems fair. That seems to be what any service provider in a competitive industry would offer.
Yep. Here's a source: www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
As Disney Succession Question Looms, Bob Iger Sees Pay Package Rise to $41M in 2024
Disney disclosed Iger's 2024 pay in a filing with the SEC.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Yep. Here's a source: www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Even his hair is getting less focused, less able to lie effectively.
November 7, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Even his hair is getting less focused, less able to lie effectively.
We shrug off madness. We heave a sigh as the naked king rants.
October 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
We shrug off madness. We heave a sigh as the naked king rants.
This is exactly why Republicans in the House and Senate are the ones responsible for this vile destruction of our nation. Elevating a madman to the presidency is not the madman's fault. He's nuts. Most of them are greedy, chickenshit, or both. (Or also nuts.)
October 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is exactly why Republicans in the House and Senate are the ones responsible for this vile destruction of our nation. Elevating a madman to the presidency is not the madman's fault. He's nuts. Most of them are greedy, chickenshit, or both. (Or also nuts.)
And isn't Contempt of Congress a crime?
Bondi showed nothing but sneering, snarling contempt for every Democrat who asked her a question.
Bondi showed nothing but sneering, snarling contempt for every Democrat who asked her a question.
October 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
And isn't Contempt of Congress a crime?
Bondi showed nothing but sneering, snarling contempt for every Democrat who asked her a question.
Bondi showed nothing but sneering, snarling contempt for every Democrat who asked her a question.
Perhaps he does know what was going on. Tailhook sounds like just his cup of tea.
October 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Perhaps he does know what was going on. Tailhook sounds like just his cup of tea.