Frank Buffum
@frankb-listening.bsky.social
Acoustic musician, democracy-positive, facebog refugee...
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This is unacceptable. Our veterans deserve to make their own healthcare decisions. The VA must reverse course.
December 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This is unacceptable. Our veterans deserve to make their own healthcare decisions. The VA must reverse course.
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I feel like that makes it worse, bc it underscores that it's not just (using just loosely) RFK Jr randomly being a conspiracy addled eugenicist wackjob -- this catastrophe was coordinated and had the backing of the conservative legal movement
It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
December 20, 2025 at 6:02 AM
I feel like that makes it worse, bc it underscores that it's not just (using just loosely) RFK Jr randomly being a conspiracy addled eugenicist wackjob -- this catastrophe was coordinated and had the backing of the conservative legal movement
@pkrugman.bsky.social nails it. "Trump has no idea how to govern. Faced with adversity, he’s unable to propose policies to improve the situation. All he can do iscontinue to gaslight the public and claim that everything is great, while smearing his opponents."
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Lies, Damned Lies and Trump Speeches
What MAGA genius thought that Trump’s “affordability” speech was a good idea?
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December 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
@pkrugman.bsky.social nails it. "Trump has no idea how to govern. Faced with adversity, he’s unable to propose policies to improve the situation. All he can do iscontinue to gaslight the public and claim that everything is great, while smearing his opponents."
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and there’s this one.
December 16, 2025 at 5:44 AM
and there’s this one.
“And I voted for him!”
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Notes from an ICE Occupation: New Orleans under Siege
"They're right outside. God help me."
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December 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
“And I voted for him!”
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51.5% of India's power came from renewables on 29 July - an amazing achievement so many said can't be done - while the country delivered 50 % of installed electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources 5 years early
Renewables are unstoppable
www.pib.gov.in/PressRelease...
Renewables are unstoppable
www.pib.gov.in/PressRelease...
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
51.5% of India's power came from renewables on 29 July - an amazing achievement so many said can't be done - while the country delivered 50 % of installed electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources 5 years early
Renewables are unstoppable
www.pib.gov.in/PressRelease...
Renewables are unstoppable
www.pib.gov.in/PressRelease...
Some say courage is contagious. I hope this version spreads to the US!
Day 381 of nonstop protests in Georgia. The Russia backed Georgian Dream introduced a new law to curb unsanctioned protests.
Protestors continue to resist daily with no sign of stopping in the face of repression and tyranny. #3E
Protestors continue to resist daily with no sign of stopping in the face of repression and tyranny. #3E
December 14, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Some say courage is contagious. I hope this version spreads to the US!
Credit not only RFK and the wrecking ball that appointed him, but every Senator-sheep who approved his appointment.
December 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Credit not only RFK and the wrecking ball that appointed him, but every Senator-sheep who approved his appointment.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
“That’s not how a democracy works” could be the lead line of every story about this administration.
Saying “I don’t care” if he testifies treats oversight as optional. It implies the administration can decide for itself when Congress gets answers. That’s not how a democracy works. #holdfast #SteadyState
POLITICO: Should Hegseth testify under oath about the second strike on the alleged drug boat?
TRUMP: I don't care if he does. I don't care
POLITICO: Do you think he should?
TRUMP: I don't care. I would say do it if you want.
TRUMP: I don't care if he does. I don't care
POLITICO: Do you think he should?
TRUMP: I don't care. I would say do it if you want.
December 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
“That’s not how a democracy works” could be the lead line of every story about this administration.
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On Monday morning, Paramount announced a $77.9 billion hostile takeover offer of Warner Bros. Discovery.
What is not mentioned in the press release is that the majority of the equity financing comes from the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar.
What is not mentioned in the press release is that the majority of the equity financing comes from the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar.
Kushner and Saudis back hostile takeover of Hollywood giant
Jared Kushner is funneling $24 billion from Middle Eastern governments to back a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery—all while advising President Trump on foreign policy.
popular.info
December 10, 2025 at 1:03 AM
On Monday morning, Paramount announced a $77.9 billion hostile takeover offer of Warner Bros. Discovery.
What is not mentioned in the press release is that the majority of the equity financing comes from the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar.
What is not mentioned in the press release is that the majority of the equity financing comes from the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar.
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We should change laws to make this impossible.
The Trump administration just announced they will refuse to release the October inflation report.
December 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
We should change laws to make this impossible.
A brand new throwback holiday classic from my friend John Tuttle.
Complete with locally sourced retro video theme... youtu.be/Aay93v0W3ac?...
@oh-that-guy.bsky.social
Complete with locally sourced retro video theme... youtu.be/Aay93v0W3ac?...
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Cowboy Christmas
YouTube video by OneHorseStampede
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December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A brand new throwback holiday classic from my friend John Tuttle.
Complete with locally sourced retro video theme... youtu.be/Aay93v0W3ac?...
@oh-that-guy.bsky.social
Complete with locally sourced retro video theme... youtu.be/Aay93v0W3ac?...
@oh-that-guy.bsky.social
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No one mouthes the messages of Russian influence operations more loudly or consistently than Elon Musk. And note how he refuses to talk about his regular direct talks with Vladimir Putin, which as a top secret security holder he is obligated to report to USG, but does not—ever.
December 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
No one mouthes the messages of Russian influence operations more loudly or consistently than Elon Musk. And note how he refuses to talk about his regular direct talks with Vladimir Putin, which as a top secret security holder he is obligated to report to USG, but does not—ever.
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Bears repeating that one of Russia’s first major social media influence campaigns in the US promoted antivax views. Why? For it’s a way to do clear material harm to the country.
And here we are.
And here we are.
For decades, newborns in the U.S. have been given the hepatitis B vaccine. This could change. A CDC vaccine advisory panel may vote to end that routine vaccination. Here's what parents should know. n.pr/4q7VSh5
Hepatitis B: What parents should know about the virus and the vaccine
For decades, newborns in the U.S. have been given the hepatitis B vaccine. This could change. A CDC vaccine advisory panel may vote to end that routine vaccination. Here's what parents should know.
n.pr
December 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Bears repeating that one of Russia’s first major social media influence campaigns in the US promoted antivax views. Why? For it’s a way to do clear material harm to the country.
And here we are.
And here we are.
pathetic.
Link is paywall-free. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Link is paywall-free. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Elon Musk’s Foundation Grows to $14 Billion, but Gives Little to Outsiders
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
pathetic.
Link is paywall-free. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Link is paywall-free. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Simpler times, sure. But ‘Media’ is more than the weak-kneed NYT class, so we can see plenty more than batting an eye. Thanks @hcrichardson.bsky.social @democracydocket.com @marisakabas.bsky.social @joycewhitevance.bsky.social just for starters
Remember in 2000 when Al Gore was repeatedly misquoted as having said he invented the internet and that was seen the eyes of many as disqualifying him from office? Simpler times. Today, Trump makes up lies equivalent to "I invented the internet" 30 times a week and no one bats an eye. Good job media
November 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Simpler times, sure. But ‘Media’ is more than the weak-kneed NYT class, so we can see plenty more than batting an eye. Thanks @hcrichardson.bsky.social @democracydocket.com @marisakabas.bsky.social @joycewhitevance.bsky.social just for starters
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The "DOGE is gone" articles are clickbait but this one gets it closer to the truth: DOGE is not gone, it just claims to have "no centralized leadership" anymore -- in other words, its leadership is hiding in an attempt to avoid blame.
DOGE no longer has ‘centralized leadership’ under White House tech team, personnel head says
The team that was altered to house DOGE — formerly the U.S. Digital Service — is also still doing its own technology work across agencies.
www.nextgov.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The "DOGE is gone" articles are clickbait but this one gets it closer to the truth: DOGE is not gone, it just claims to have "no centralized leadership" anymore -- in other words, its leadership is hiding in an attempt to avoid blame.
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Someone needs to set up a camera so we'll know when Pete Hegseth orders this plaque removed from West Point.
Here’s the plaque at West Point with the relevant text highlighted
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Someone needs to set up a camera so we'll know when Pete Hegseth orders this plaque removed from West Point.
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NIH grant terminations disrupt hundreds of clinical trials, affecting more than 74,000 participants www.cidrap.umn.edu/public-healt...
NIH grant terminations disrupt hundreds of clinical trials, affecting more than 74,000 participants
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November 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
NIH grant terminations disrupt hundreds of clinical trials, affecting more than 74,000 participants www.cidrap.umn.edu/public-healt...
Focused spending strike: Thanksgiving day-Cyber Monday, join a boycott of Target, Home Depot, & Amazon. protest these corporations enabling this administration, ditching DEI, allowing ICE to terrorize our communities—to enable their tax breaks. Pass it on! #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫 app.sosha.ai/s/u0yKhPwF
We Ain't Buying It - Target, Home Depot & Amazon
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November 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Focused spending strike: Thanksgiving day-Cyber Monday, join a boycott of Target, Home Depot, & Amazon. protest these corporations enabling this administration, ditching DEI, allowing ICE to terrorize our communities—to enable their tax breaks. Pass it on! #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫 app.sosha.ai/s/u0yKhPwF
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NEW: The Trump administration's brutal removal of so many workers is projected to shrink the nation’s GDP by as much as 6.8% — a deeper hit than the one sustained during the Great Recession.
A.J. Schumann:
A.J. Schumann:
Mass Deportations Aren’t Helping Workers. They’re Tanking The Economy. - OtherWords
Trump claimed immigrants were “taking your jobs.” But during his brutal crackdown, the job market has only gotten worse.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
NEW: The Trump administration's brutal removal of so many workers is projected to shrink the nation’s GDP by as much as 6.8% — a deeper hit than the one sustained during the Great Recession.
A.J. Schumann:
A.J. Schumann:
The federal government is trying to place the University of California under political control. Sign the UC Unbowed petition before the UC Regents meet on Nov 18 and tell them to protect UC's independence. alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org/petitions/un...
University of California: Reject the federal government's political control
The federal government is trying to place the University of California under political control. Sign the UC Unbowed petition before the UC Regents meet on Nov 18 and tell them to protect UC's independ...
alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The federal government is trying to place the University of California under political control. Sign the UC Unbowed petition before the UC Regents meet on Nov 18 and tell them to protect UC's independence. alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org/petitions/un...
Chocolate lovers —support workers at the famous SF company here
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November 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Chocolate lovers —support workers at the famous SF company here
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NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...