J9shap
@j9shap.bsky.social
Retired secondary teacher and social scientist.
Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered,” Paine wrote in that fraught moment, “yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value.”
December 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered,” Paine wrote in that fraught moment, “yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value.”
Anyone else notice that Trump is sitting behind the desk in the Oval Offfce or in the now gilded room in front of the fireplace? Why isn't he standing at a podium any more? Hmmmm....
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Anyone else notice that Trump is sitting behind the desk in the Oval Offfce or in the now gilded room in front of the fireplace? Why isn't he standing at a podium any more? Hmmmm....
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We're just like Russia now.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We're just like Russia now.
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Republicans...making AMERICA HUNGRY again
November 8, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Republicans...making AMERICA HUNGRY again
Trump's false accusations about voter fraud in California might be more believable if he could show more restraint than a two year old in a candy store and at least wait until polls close before crying foul. The depth of his projection is one for the DSM. Classic narcissist.
November 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Trump's false accusations about voter fraud in California might be more believable if he could show more restraint than a two year old in a candy store and at least wait until polls close before crying foul. The depth of his projection is one for the DSM. Classic narcissist.
Just have to express my opinion that Dictionary.com has it wrong. The word of the year is not 6-7, it is "unprecedented." I'm so sick of this word.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Just have to express my opinion that Dictionary.com has it wrong. The word of the year is not 6-7, it is "unprecedented." I'm so sick of this word.
First, they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist...
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for meand there was no one left to speak for me.
Martin Niemöller
They are coming for us.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for meand there was no one left to speak for me.
Martin Niemöller
They are coming for us.
October 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
First, they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist...
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for meand there was no one left to speak for me.
Martin Niemöller
They are coming for us.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for meand there was no one left to speak for me.
Martin Niemöller
They are coming for us.
I'm frustrated with political and journalist platforms saying people need to push back. We're pushing, but we do not have the platforms you do and our real power, our vote, is under constant threat. Who is going to LEAD AMERICA against this coup?!
September 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I'm frustrated with political and journalist platforms saying people need to push back. We're pushing, but we do not have the platforms you do and our real power, our vote, is under constant threat. Who is going to LEAD AMERICA against this coup?!
Anyone hearing the President's so-called "weave" in front of our military has to be certain of his lack of mental capacity, we are so screwed!
September 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Anyone hearing the President's so-called "weave" in front of our military has to be certain of his lack of mental capacity, we are so screwed!
"For a guy who claims to understand ‘The Art of the Deal,’ Donald Trump is awfully scared of negotiating one,” J.B. Pritzker said. “Trump and... Republicans control both chambers...But they’d rather shut down the government, tank the economy, and cut healthcare benefits than do their jobs.”
September 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
"For a guy who claims to understand ‘The Art of the Deal,’ Donald Trump is awfully scared of negotiating one,” J.B. Pritzker said. “Trump and... Republicans control both chambers...But they’d rather shut down the government, tank the economy, and cut healthcare benefits than do their jobs.”
Trump's polling on even his most " popular" issues are upside down. I just want to vent... shame on you, America. This man is a known liar, convicted felon , insurrectionist and loser grifter who TOLD YOU exactly what he was going to do in PROJECT 2025. YOU voted for this.
September 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Trump's polling on even his most " popular" issues are upside down. I just want to vent... shame on you, America. This man is a known liar, convicted felon , insurrectionist and loser grifter who TOLD YOU exactly what he was going to do in PROJECT 2025. YOU voted for this.
How many institutions is too many institutions for Trump to destroy before Americans and our leadership stand up and say ENOUGH!
August 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
How many institutions is too many institutions for Trump to destroy before Americans and our leadership stand up and say ENOUGH!
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/o...
This oped makes good sense
This oped makes good sense
Opinion | Trump Just Reminded Me of Why I’m Still a Neocon
www.nytimes.com
August 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/o...
This oped makes good sense
This oped makes good sense
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/o...
Retired Social Science teacher here. Erasing the historical record is scary. In my career, I presented students with facts,docs,artifacts, primary and secondary sources and asked them to think critically about them and come to a rational evidence-based conclusion.
Retired Social Science teacher here. Erasing the historical record is scary. In my career, I presented students with facts,docs,artifacts, primary and secondary sources and asked them to think critically about them and come to a rational evidence-based conclusion.
Opinion | Trump’s Cultural Revolution Is Just Getting Started
www.nytimes.com
August 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/o...
Retired Social Science teacher here. Erasing the historical record is scary. In my career, I presented students with facts,docs,artifacts, primary and secondary sources and asked them to think critically about them and come to a rational evidence-based conclusion.
Retired Social Science teacher here. Erasing the historical record is scary. In my career, I presented students with facts,docs,artifacts, primary and secondary sources and asked them to think critically about them and come to a rational evidence-based conclusion.
Doc.1_Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.pdf share.google/38RoojWwYT6g...
See Article 2 (II)
See Article 2 (II)
share.google
July 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Doc.1_Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.pdf share.google/38RoojWwYT6g...
See Article 2 (II)
See Article 2 (II)
www.kcra.com/article/isra...
If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, then it must be GENOCIDE!
If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, then it must be GENOCIDE!
73 Palestinians killed waiting for aid; Israel orders evacuations in central Gaza
Israel and Hamas have been holding ceasefire talks in Qatar, but international mediators say there have been no breakthroughs
www.kcra.com
July 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
www.kcra.com/article/isra...
If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, then it must be GENOCIDE!
If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, then it must be GENOCIDE!