johndao
@johndao.bsky.social
poetry, micropoetry, the art process, painting, bunkum hokum & hooey in the tradition of Tom Waits n' Sam Clemens.
https://johndaoproductions.wordpress.com/art/
https://johndaoproductions.wordpress.com/art/
Reposted by johndao
Reposted by johndao
Speaking of the compound "Trump-Putin," we could, in the name of economy and meaning, drop the hyphen *and* the redundant 'p'.
TrumPutin.
TrumPutin.
December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Speaking of the compound "Trump-Putin," we could, in the name of economy and meaning, drop the hyphen *and* the redundant 'p'.
TrumPutin.
TrumPutin.
Reposted by johndao
I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
December 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
Reposted by johndao
I turned off the news for 1 day to give myself a break, and came back to this. wtf is going on now?
New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.
www.bbc.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I turned off the news for 1 day to give myself a break, and came back to this. wtf is going on now?
Reposted by johndao
Congresswoman says she was shoved & pepper-sprayed after identifying herself during ICE operation. "‘When I presented myself as a member of Congress asking for more information, I was pushed aside and pepper sprayed.’" www.commondreams.org/news/adelita...
ICE Goons Pepper Spray Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva During Tucson Raid | Common Dreams
"If federal agents are brazen enough to fire pellets directly at a member of Congress, imagine how they behave when encountering defenseless members of our community," Grijalva said.
www.commondreams.org
December 8, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Congresswoman says she was shoved & pepper-sprayed after identifying herself during ICE operation. "‘When I presented myself as a member of Congress asking for more information, I was pushed aside and pepper sprayed.’" www.commondreams.org/news/adelita...
Reposted by johndao
Reposted by johndao
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
Reposted by johndao
I heard one career diplomat say that there has not been a faster downfall of a superpower since the collapse of the soviet empire.
December 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I heard one career diplomat say that there has not been a faster downfall of a superpower since the collapse of the soviet empire.
Reposted by johndao
“…Even if they are able to clean up his mess … elect a supremely sane president next, America will NEVER again be a trusted partner. Because there are enough Americans who would vote for him … (again).
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“…Even if they are able to clean up his mess … elect a supremely sane president next, America will NEVER again be a trusted partner. Because there are enough Americans who would vote for him … (again).
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
Reposted by johndao
This will be remembered as the most pathetic moment in American history. What a needy fool.
December 7, 2025 at 1:09 AM
This will be remembered as the most pathetic moment in American history. What a needy fool.
Reposted by johndao
As David Artenborough says, boobies love anchovies.
December 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM
As David Artenborough says, boobies love anchovies.
Reposted by johndao
I’m really more comfortable ɪɴsɪᴅᴇ of my comfort zone
so I’ll just stay right here thx
so I’ll just stay right here thx
December 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I’m really more comfortable ɪɴsɪᴅᴇ of my comfort zone
so I’ll just stay right here thx
so I’ll just stay right here thx
fascism basics
December 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
fascism basics
Reposted by johndao
Reposted by johndao
Stained glass panels.
Notre Dame Cathedral.
Paris, France.
#travel #photography
#Paris #France #art
#architecture #Gothic
#WeekWforWindows
#AlphabetChallenge
Notre Dame Cathedral.
Paris, France.
#travel #photography
#Paris #France #art
#architecture #Gothic
#WeekWforWindows
#AlphabetChallenge
December 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Stained glass panels.
Notre Dame Cathedral.
Paris, France.
#travel #photography
#Paris #France #art
#architecture #Gothic
#WeekWforWindows
#AlphabetChallenge
Notre Dame Cathedral.
Paris, France.
#travel #photography
#Paris #France #art
#architecture #Gothic
#WeekWforWindows
#AlphabetChallenge
Reposted by johndao
BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the unsealing of grand jury transcripts from the abandoned Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Florida. You know.
The one when Pam Bondi was Attorney General for Florida? The one that Alexander Acosta resigned as Labor Secretary over? That one. 🍿
The one when Pam Bondi was Attorney General for Florida? The one that Alexander Acosta resigned as Labor Secretary over? That one. 🍿
December 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the unsealing of grand jury transcripts from the abandoned Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Florida. You know.
The one when Pam Bondi was Attorney General for Florida? The one that Alexander Acosta resigned as Labor Secretary over? That one. 🍿
The one when Pam Bondi was Attorney General for Florida? The one that Alexander Acosta resigned as Labor Secretary over? That one. 🍿
Reposted by johndao
These days
I let my soul do the talking
I let my soul do the talking
December 1, 2025 at 6:29 AM
These days
I let my soul do the talking
I let my soul do the talking
Reposted by johndao
Everyday for the last ten years, Donald Trump has used his bully pulpit to incite violence against Americans for any reason he decides.
He is a terrorist.
His supporters are terrorists.
We do not negotiate with terrorists.
He is a terrorist.
His supporters are terrorists.
We do not negotiate with terrorists.
December 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Everyday for the last ten years, Donald Trump has used his bully pulpit to incite violence against Americans for any reason he decides.
He is a terrorist.
His supporters are terrorists.
We do not negotiate with terrorists.
He is a terrorist.
His supporters are terrorists.
We do not negotiate with terrorists.
Reposted by johndao
America’s strength is moral authority. We lose it every time we excuse cruelty done in our name. We can be better—and we must.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
The Second Strike and the Soul of America
America’s moral authority depends on our willingness to condemn wrongdoing—even our own.
open.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
America’s strength is moral authority. We lose it every time we excuse cruelty done in our name. We can be better—and we must.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Reposted by johndao
; ever heard a fox laughing?
a much-needed timeline cleanse! 🦊
#7syllablesentence #fox #laughter #joy #foxes #animals #cuteanimals #nature #littlethingsthatmakemesmile
a much-needed timeline cleanse! 🦊
#7syllablesentence #fox #laughter #joy #foxes #animals #cuteanimals #nature #littlethingsthatmakemesmile
December 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
; ever heard a fox laughing?
a much-needed timeline cleanse! 🦊
#7syllablesentence #fox #laughter #joy #foxes #animals #cuteanimals #nature #littlethingsthatmakemesmile
a much-needed timeline cleanse! 🦊
#7syllablesentence #fox #laughter #joy #foxes #animals #cuteanimals #nature #littlethingsthatmakemesmile
Reposted by johndao
Wanna avoid responsibilities while appearing responsible?
Wanna escape your mess of a life while looking like you have it all together?
Wanna stave off people without coming across as rude?
Try reading a book in public! 📖
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
Wanna escape your mess of a life while looking like you have it all together?
Wanna stave off people without coming across as rude?
Try reading a book in public! 📖
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
December 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Wanna avoid responsibilities while appearing responsible?
Wanna escape your mess of a life while looking like you have it all together?
Wanna stave off people without coming across as rude?
Try reading a book in public! 📖
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
Wanna escape your mess of a life while looking like you have it all together?
Wanna stave off people without coming across as rude?
Try reading a book in public! 📖
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
Reposted by johndao
My prediction.
The Epstein files will not be released. They will be leaked. By a woman as there are no brave men left.
The Epstein files will not be released. They will be leaked. By a woman as there are no brave men left.
December 2, 2025 at 9:31 AM
My prediction.
The Epstein files will not be released. They will be leaked. By a woman as there are no brave men left.
The Epstein files will not be released. They will be leaked. By a woman as there are no brave men left.
Reposted by johndao
Mark Kelly: “Pete Hegseth is not a serious person. He’s unqualified for this job. I think he is the least qualified Secretary of Defense in the history of our country by far. & this President thinks he can bully & intimidate people? He’s not gonna stop me from speaking out & holding him accountable”
November 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Mark Kelly: “Pete Hegseth is not a serious person. He’s unqualified for this job. I think he is the least qualified Secretary of Defense in the history of our country by far. & this President thinks he can bully & intimidate people? He’s not gonna stop me from speaking out & holding him accountable”
Reposted by johndao
Toad looked at the ground. The seeds still did not want to grow. “What shall I do?” cried Toad. “These must be the most frightened seeds in the whole world!”
December 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Toad looked at the ground. The seeds still did not want to grow. “What shall I do?” cried Toad. “These must be the most frightened seeds in the whole world!”