James Counts
@jamescounts.bsky.social
Drummer, yoga, running, music, liberal
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It's so easy to hate. That's why it's so much harder to make peace than war. The best thing we can do is understand the other side.
They honestly believe the world is out to get them. They "know" that they're right and only want to show people truth.
Don't hate them. Pity them.
They honestly believe the world is out to get them. They "know" that they're right and only want to show people truth.
Don't hate them. Pity them.
August 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM
It's so easy to hate. That's why it's so much harder to make peace than war. The best thing we can do is understand the other side.
They honestly believe the world is out to get them. They "know" that they're right and only want to show people truth.
Don't hate them. Pity them.
They honestly believe the world is out to get them. They "know" that they're right and only want to show people truth.
Don't hate them. Pity them.
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The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
August 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
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The billionaire-strongman plan to hand Moscow control, cripple Democracy, and sell out an ally for power and profit...
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Are Trump and Putin Using Gaza as the Blueprint to Shackle Ukraine?
The billionaire-strongman plan to hand Moscow control, cripple Democracy, and sell out an ally for power and profit...
hartmannreport.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The billionaire-strongman plan to hand Moscow control, cripple Democracy, and sell out an ally for power and profit...
hartmannreport.com/p/are-trump-...
hartmannreport.com/p/are-trump-...
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Ducklings swarm perceiving the guardian as a safety instinct.
August 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Ducklings swarm perceiving the guardian as a safety instinct.
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One year ago, we published 14 hours of Project 2025's "Presidential Administration Academy" training videos.
Watching these clips back now, you can see how Trump 2.0 is deploying the PJ2025 playbook.
Watching these clips back now, you can see how Trump 2.0 is deploying the PJ2025 playbook.
Watch: 14 Hours of Never-Before-Published Videos From Project 2025’s Presidential Administration Academy
The videos are part of an ongoing effort to recruit and train thousands of future conservative appointees. Despite Donald Trump’s efforts to disavow Project 2025, most of the speakers in the videos ha...
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August 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
One year ago, we published 14 hours of Project 2025's "Presidential Administration Academy" training videos.
Watching these clips back now, you can see how Trump 2.0 is deploying the PJ2025 playbook.
Watching these clips back now, you can see how Trump 2.0 is deploying the PJ2025 playbook.
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One disabled Marine veteran has not had a primary care doctor assigned to him since his previous doctor left in the winter, his wife said. The VA “was never like this before. There’s a lack of staff, empty rooms, locked doors.”
Veterans’ Care at Risk Under Trump as Hundreds of Doctors and Nurses Reject Working at VA Hospitals
Amid concerns about the stability of the agency, records show nearly 40% of the doctors offered jobs at the VA from January through March of this year turned them down — quadruple the rate of…
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August 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
One disabled Marine veteran has not had a primary care doctor assigned to him since his previous doctor left in the winter, his wife said. The VA “was never like this before. There’s a lack of staff, empty rooms, locked doors.”
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A late night message from Gavin Newsom
August 14, 2025 at 4:18 AM
A late night message from Gavin Newsom
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With the passage of the GOP budget, the U.S. will cut all funding to federal climate labs. No NASA GISS, No NOAA GFDL, etc. There will be tax cuts for the ultra wealthy and more deportation of immigrants. The US abandons science at a time when it is most desperately needed. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨🌊🔋
July 4, 2025 at 2:58 AM
With the passage of the GOP budget, the U.S. will cut all funding to federal climate labs. No NASA GISS, No NOAA GFDL, etc. There will be tax cuts for the ultra wealthy and more deportation of immigrants. The US abandons science at a time when it is most desperately needed. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨🌊🔋
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A federal judge, Charles Breyer, ruled that Trump’s hijacking of the California National Guard was illegal. But now the appeals court has stayed that order. It’s typical for due process, but it’s not right that people in Los Angeles are left exposed to this fascist bullshit. End this madness ASAP.
June 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A federal judge, Charles Breyer, ruled that Trump’s hijacking of the California National Guard was illegal. But now the appeals court has stayed that order. It’s typical for due process, but it’s not right that people in Los Angeles are left exposed to this fascist bullshit. End this madness ASAP.
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What we all must do right now:
1. Protest peacefully.
2. Register to vote.
3. Protest peacefully.
4. Get others registered to vote.
5. Protest peacefully.
6. Call/email your Democratic representatives & tell them to FIGHT.
7. Protest peacefully.
8. Engage in civil disobedience.
1. Protest peacefully.
2. Register to vote.
3. Protest peacefully.
4. Get others registered to vote.
5. Protest peacefully.
6. Call/email your Democratic representatives & tell them to FIGHT.
7. Protest peacefully.
8. Engage in civil disobedience.
June 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
What we all must do right now:
1. Protest peacefully.
2. Register to vote.
3. Protest peacefully.
4. Get others registered to vote.
5. Protest peacefully.
6. Call/email your Democratic representatives & tell them to FIGHT.
7. Protest peacefully.
8. Engage in civil disobedience.
1. Protest peacefully.
2. Register to vote.
3. Protest peacefully.
4. Get others registered to vote.
5. Protest peacefully.
6. Call/email your Democratic representatives & tell them to FIGHT.
7. Protest peacefully.
8. Engage in civil disobedience.
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The anti-Trump #NoKings protest has gone global.
On top of the over 1,300 protests planned across the United States, other countries are joining us in solidarity!!
On top of the over 1,300 protests planned across the United States, other countries are joining us in solidarity!!
June 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The anti-Trump #NoKings protest has gone global.
On top of the over 1,300 protests planned across the United States, other countries are joining us in solidarity!!
On top of the over 1,300 protests planned across the United States, other countries are joining us in solidarity!!
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I’m a freedom-loving conservative. I left the Republican Party 5yrs ago. Today, I’m doing something I never thought I’d do - I’m formally joining the Democratic Party. Here’s why:👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...
From the TEA Party to the Democratic Party
Yup, I'm finally making the leap
open.substack.com
June 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I’m a freedom-loving conservative. I left the Republican Party 5yrs ago. Today, I’m doing something I never thought I’d do - I’m formally joining the Democratic Party. Here’s why:👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...
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BREAKING
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has issued his first statement in response to the Israeli military and intelligence operations within Iranian territory.
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has issued his first statement in response to the Israeli military and intelligence operations within Iranian territory.
June 13, 2025 at 3:12 AM
BREAKING
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has issued his first statement in response to the Israeli military and intelligence operations within Iranian territory.
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has issued his first statement in response to the Israeli military and intelligence operations within Iranian territory.
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🇮🇱🇮🇷 Israel has carried out several airstrikes on Iran, targeting the country’s nuclear program and senior military leadership. Iran’s Tasnim agency confirms the death of IRGC commander Hossein Salami and two nuclear physicists following the Israeli strike on Tehran.
June 13, 2025 at 4:45 AM
🇮🇱🇮🇷 Israel has carried out several airstrikes on Iran, targeting the country’s nuclear program and senior military leadership. Iran’s Tasnim agency confirms the death of IRGC commander Hossein Salami and two nuclear physicists following the Israeli strike on Tehran.
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❗ Following the confirmed death of Iranian Chief of General Staff Mohammad Bagheri, Iran's Supreme Leader has reportedly appointed Habibollah Sayyari as acting Chief of the General Staff.
June 13, 2025 at 5:02 AM
❗ Following the confirmed death of Iranian Chief of General Staff Mohammad Bagheri, Iran's Supreme Leader has reportedly appointed Habibollah Sayyari as acting Chief of the General Staff.
Thanks to my friend who is a Marine for taking a principled stand.
June 13, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Thanks to my friend who is a Marine for taking a principled stand.
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Harvard president receives standing ovation during commencement.
May 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Harvard president receives standing ovation during commencement.
Why are we deporting some of our best, hardest working people?
April 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Why are we deporting some of our best, hardest working people?
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This is what corruption looks like.
March 31, 2025 at 2:48 AM
This is what corruption looks like.
“The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile.” – Plato
March 17, 2025 at 4:38 AM
“The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile.” – Plato