Jim Cook
@jcooksv.bsky.social
Retired attorney and engineer staying active and informed. Vietnam era U.S. Navy submariner disgusted at the conduct of the trump administration, the republican congress and scotus.
I absolutely love this. Pick and choose what you read and make sure the names of the perpetrators are spoken loudly and spelled correctly so everyone knows how to find them. Maybe even put out press releases.
February 16, 2026 at 12:02 AM
I absolutely love this. Pick and choose what you read and make sure the names of the perpetrators are spoken loudly and spelled correctly so everyone knows how to find them. Maybe even put out press releases.
That's just a guess. There is an off chance he might say something true just by accident.
February 15, 2026 at 11:22 PM
That's just a guess. There is an off chance he might say something true just by accident.
Pretty sure it’s more like 99.98%.
February 15, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Pretty sure it’s more like 99.98%.
To those who don't pay much attention to politics.
"You should. It's barely less important than your own heart beat.”
― Robert A. Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land
"You should. It's barely less important than your own heart beat.”
― Robert A. Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land
February 14, 2026 at 3:28 AM
To those who don't pay much attention to politics.
"You should. It's barely less important than your own heart beat.”
― Robert A. Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land
"You should. It's barely less important than your own heart beat.”
― Robert A. Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land
It's also affordable. I subscribe to several substacks but at $50 - $70 per, it adds up quick. Apple news has a really rich source of feeds. It seems to be one of the few well curated news sources.
Anybody got other suggestions?
Anybody got other suggestions?
February 13, 2026 at 11:25 PM
It's also affordable. I subscribe to several substacks but at $50 - $70 per, it adds up quick. Apple news has a really rich source of feeds. It seems to be one of the few well curated news sources.
Anybody got other suggestions?
Anybody got other suggestions?
It’s below 50,000 now. Release the epstein files.
February 13, 2026 at 4:38 AM
It’s below 50,000 now. Release the epstein files.
Yeah. It's down today. Too bad that didn't happen before her "testimony" aka tantrum. That should have been a time-out moment.
February 13, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Yeah. It's down today. Too bad that didn't happen before her "testimony" aka tantrum. That should have been a time-out moment.
Very powerful. It brought up an immediate emotional rush. Thanks for letting me know.
February 12, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Very powerful. It brought up an immediate emotional rush. Thanks for letting me know.
Since he doesn't read, maybe pictures will help. Also since he believes wind turbines don't produce any power, let's hook him up to one and see if that changes his mind.
I cannot believe that line got applause.
Congress stop this now.
e360.yale.edu/digest/china...
I cannot believe that line got applause.
Congress stop this now.
e360.yale.edu/digest/china...
Photos Capture the Breathtaking Scale of China's Wind and Solar Buildout
e360.yale.edu
February 11, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Since he doesn't read, maybe pictures will help. Also since he believes wind turbines don't produce any power, let's hook him up to one and see if that changes his mind.
I cannot believe that line got applause.
Congress stop this now.
e360.yale.edu/digest/china...
I cannot believe that line got applause.
Congress stop this now.
e360.yale.edu/digest/china...
What is the story behind this picture?
February 11, 2026 at 10:55 AM
What is the story behind this picture?
That it does.
Why are people so susceptible to manipulation?
Why do lawmakers allow manipulation that harms public?
How do we educate our electorate & next generations to resist manipulation?
When are we going to break up/regulate the monopolies/oligopolies that manipulate the public?
Why are people so susceptible to manipulation?
Why do lawmakers allow manipulation that harms public?
How do we educate our electorate & next generations to resist manipulation?
When are we going to break up/regulate the monopolies/oligopolies that manipulate the public?
February 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
That it does.
Why are people so susceptible to manipulation?
Why do lawmakers allow manipulation that harms public?
How do we educate our electorate & next generations to resist manipulation?
When are we going to break up/regulate the monopolies/oligopolies that manipulate the public?
Why are people so susceptible to manipulation?
Why do lawmakers allow manipulation that harms public?
How do we educate our electorate & next generations to resist manipulation?
When are we going to break up/regulate the monopolies/oligopolies that manipulate the public?
Saw this article shortly after seeing this cartoon
We're letting them manipulate us; stop the manipulation
Elect representatives that represent us rather than money
Almost all incumbents represent money
Warner, Mamdani, AOC, Sanders, & a few others are exceptions
Need new mindsets and morals now
We're letting them manipulate us; stop the manipulation
Elect representatives that represent us rather than money
Almost all incumbents represent money
Warner, Mamdani, AOC, Sanders, & a few others are exceptions
Need new mindsets and morals now
February 6, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Saw this article shortly after seeing this cartoon
We're letting them manipulate us; stop the manipulation
Elect representatives that represent us rather than money
Almost all incumbents represent money
Warner, Mamdani, AOC, Sanders, & a few others are exceptions
Need new mindsets and morals now
We're letting them manipulate us; stop the manipulation
Elect representatives that represent us rather than money
Almost all incumbents represent money
Warner, Mamdani, AOC, Sanders, & a few others are exceptions
Need new mindsets and morals now
Who created that picture? It captures the current system in a way that is impossible to convey in words. Applause to the creator of this image.
February 6, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Who created that picture? It captures the current system in a way that is impossible to convey in words. Applause to the creator of this image.
Not brutal. It’s long past time for courts to sanction all violations of attorney professional responsibility obligations. Repeated violations should result in disbarment.
February 6, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Not brutal. It’s long past time for courts to sanction all violations of attorney professional responsibility obligations. Repeated violations should result in disbarment.