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Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.)

@drzilwhite.bsky.social

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Black, Catholic, KY Hillbilly, Okie, Social Psychologist, Nicknamed Godzilla since ‘73, Sci-Fi Geek, Comic Geek, Sport Geek, News Geek, Just a Geek, Lover of Cats, Not speaking for anyone (not even me at times) (Post or Repost not endorsement)

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Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · Nov 15

To me, this is not about knowing what is or being "right", but I've always taken it as what we should do when it comes to injustice.

We have come to far to turn back now. We leave in a great country & we can continue on the path to making it better for all, not just the few.

#NoYouMove

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 6h

Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.

For the crime of … complaining about government policy.

Core 1A speech.

With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 8h

Here’s video of the incident

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Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 5h

Today’s @radiofromhell.bsky.social Question: How many texts would it take for @rfhkerry.bsky.social to play “My Ding-a-ling” at the top of the hour for an entire show?

#UofRFH

Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 5h

Finally, do more than the headline or lede when looking at news (e.g., Speaker Mike Johnson’s “I saw a headline” comment today).

Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 5h

This is a major reason to #SupportLocalJournalism. Also, start with reporters/journalists that know the areas/people, not with outlets that helicopter in & out, usually chasing the surface stories or rumors with not much depth.

Stephen C. Rea @stevierea.bsky.social · 5h

Local news is *crucial*

Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 8h

Good reporting on the South Shore raid from South Side weekly here.

Confirms one thing I was told but didn't put in my own piece because I didn't have a second source and it seemed too insane: border agents segregated arrested residents by race

southsideweekly.com/federal-agen...

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Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 9h

Praying!

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 9h

Dolly Parton's sister is asking fans to "pray with me" amid the country music icon's health issues

Dolly Parton’s Sister Says ‘I Was Up All Night Praying’ Amid Country Icon’s Health Issues and Asks Fans to ‘Pray With Me’

Dolly Parton's sister Frieda is asking fans of the Queen of Country to "pray with me" amid Dolly's continued health struggles.

variety.com

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Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 9h

Yes, another one I remember as a child.

Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 11h

I went down a hole & found out it was illness that stopped Dick York. He, Dick Sargent, & Elizabeth Montgomery all died in their 60s a few years apart. I am developing a crush on her (do not tell Mrs. Science Teacher).

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Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 15h

#ThrillerConcert Day 7: I am starting to become obsessed with this show. I liked it as a child & Mrs. Science Teacher & I watched a few last week. It had more intergroup relations & progressive ideas than I realized! Ep 7 of S 1 will play in class!

Song: youtu.be/ynMASPO9RRY?...

Classic TV Theme: Bewitched

YouTube video by David Gideon

youtu.be

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

COONS: How did you conclude that these strikes on boats in the open ocean are legal?

BONDI: I'm not going to discuss any legal advice that my department may or may not have issued

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

Jeffries: "Johnson has to actually answer that Q as to why Republicans have refused to seat Rep.-elect Grijalva. Why?... when it comes to enacting tax breaks for Republican donors, they race to do it...she will be the 218th signature on a petition to force a vote on the release of the Epstein files"

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 17h

I’m a career prosecutor who took a $25,000 check from an affiliated entity of Donald Trump’s while investigating Trump University and later left my lobbying firm to become Donald Trump’s personal impeachment lawyer, White House aide, and Attorney General. So don’t you DARE question my integrity.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

Bondi to Blumenthal: "You lied. How dare you? I'm a career prosecutor. Don't you ever challenge my integrity. Do not question my ability to be fair and impartial."

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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 18h

Former Louisville Metro Police Detective Brett Hankison has been ordered to report to prison on Thursday. He was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in the raid on Breonna Taylor's apartment. From @byrobertor.lpm.org at @lpm.org

Ex-officer convicted of violating Breonna Taylor’s rights ordered to report to prison

Brett Hankison was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in the raid on Breonna Taylor's apartment.

www.lpm.org

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Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 17h

Bingo!

Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 17h

#WTAF1

"I just saw a headline" is now a legitimate answer to any question that needs more information? Unless the question is "Did you see the headline?", this does not fly, esp. from the Speaker of the House or anyone given a leadership role.

BTW: Portland is not "war-ravaged".

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

Johnson: "It's true that in previous shutdowns, many or most furloughed employees have been paid for the time they were furloughed, but there is new legal analysis - I don't know the details, I just saw a headline - but there are some legal analysts saying that might not be appropriate or necessary"

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Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 18h

New drinking game: When she says "with you", take a shot.

Actually, I would recommend not doing it as this could lead to poisoning (but it may help you process this testimony & what is happening in our society).

#AwakeAndAlive2025

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

DURBIN: You won't even say whether you talked to the WH about this?

BONDI: I'm not going to discuss any internal conversations with you

D: They're going to transfer TX Guard troops to the state of Illinois. What's the rationale?

B: I wish you loved Chicago as much as you hate President Trump

Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 18h

Sen. Whitehouse did not take her bait. Eyes on the prize . . .

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

NOTABLE -- Pam Bondi refuses to answer direct questions about if the FBI has incriminating photos of Trump with half-naked young women, but instead deflects from them by attacking Sen. Whitehouse

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Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 18h

While Dir. Patel & Sec. RFK, Jr. put on screaming matches, AG Bondi is doing the same deflection & obfuscation but in a calm manner. Both styles lead to not answering questions.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

Bondi is alternating between attacking Democratic senator when they ask her tough questions and punting them to Kash Patel (even though she's his boss)

Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 18h

Only one response needed for Sen. Graham's questions . . .

youtu.be/9FzCWLOHUes?...

Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 18h

It is 2025, so let us talk about 2016 & 2017 . . .

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

Lindsey Graham is working extremely hard to craft a perfect clip of performative outrage for Sean Hannity

Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 18h

It is 2025, so let us talk about Pres. Clinton . . .

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

Chuck Grassley can't pronounce "emoluments" and then starts attacking Bill Clinton over his post-presidency speeches

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Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 18h

What was it that Karoline Leavitt said to Kaitlan Collins yesterday about Ms. Collins should go on the ground to see what is going on in Portland because of bias by Democratic people in the area to skew what is a hellscape (paraphrasing)?

Did not even change the "Policia" on the shields.

#Sigh1

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 21h

“.. On closer inspection, however, it turned out that the image was not a photograph of a real event in Portland, but instead a fabrication created by combining two photographs of scenes that unfolded in South America nearly a decade apart ..”

@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 19h

I remember a decade ago when folks were touting that SLC had "solved" homelessness, then they took their eye off the ball.

Hopefully, this will be a better route & is more comprehensive. Even if not scalable, it still provides for a segment of our population.

www.npr.org/2025/10/06/n...

An unusual 'village' aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good

Chronic homelessness is at a record high, but there's a shortage of housing, rehab and mental health treatment. One ambitious program in Utah is finding a way to offer all that plus jobs.

www.npr.org

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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 20h

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 1d

Let’s talk about ‘whoa.’

First of all, ‘woah’ is not yet considered an established spelling variant of ‘whoa.’

While ‘woah’ has grown in prevalence since the late 20th century, ‘whoa’ is still about 5 times as common as ‘woah.’

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 1d

Mars was the Roman god of war.
That’s why we say ‘martial arts,' ‘martial law,' and 'court martial.'

Marshall was the Roman god of designer fashion at discount prices.
That’s why we have Marshall’s.

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