Keith Smith
@keithlsk.bsky.social
Higher Ed Leader, interests in leadership-organizational effectiveness, politics-global affairs, human behavior, spirituality-religion. Please no DMs re crypto/investing.
Absolutely no justification for activating national guard in LA--local law enforcement had things in hand. This is typical overplay by Trump, one more indication of his move to dictatorship. He will keep pushing such moves til he is stopped. Law enforcement and military remember your oath.
June 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Absolutely no justification for activating national guard in LA--local law enforcement had things in hand. This is typical overplay by Trump, one more indication of his move to dictatorship. He will keep pushing such moves til he is stopped. Law enforcement and military remember your oath.
Trump/MAGA and others have ignored/forgotten that Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar are basically dictatorships that have financed terrorism over many years. They are not allies, not democracies, not trustworthy. Trump loves their attention and money, craps on our real allies.
May 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Trump/MAGA and others have ignored/forgotten that Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar are basically dictatorships that have financed terrorism over many years. They are not allies, not democracies, not trustworthy. Trump loves their attention and money, craps on our real allies.
Jake Tapper just accentuated age bias on his show, "shuffle off" for instance. His language, and that of his guest, indicate their bias, i.e. we seniors are not up to big jobs/roles/contributions. Really? Fact check yourself Jake--plenty of seniors have made amazing contributions late in life.
May 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Jake Tapper just accentuated age bias on his show, "shuffle off" for instance. His language, and that of his guest, indicate their bias, i.e. we seniors are not up to big jobs/roles/contributions. Really? Fact check yourself Jake--plenty of seniors have made amazing contributions late in life.
Good on Harvard, other universities, Costco, other companies, who stood against Trump's attempt to dictate their policies. We need other presidents/CEOs/Boards to do the same. He is a bully. We all know that you have to stand up to a bully or you will get more of the same.
April 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Good on Harvard, other universities, Costco, other companies, who stood against Trump's attempt to dictate their policies. We need other presidents/CEOs/Boards to do the same. He is a bully. We all know that you have to stand up to a bully or you will get more of the same.
Trump's policies--clearly failing, Trump's character--non-existent. Thank god we citizens are taking to the street to protest. Not a dem but need dem leadership to get it together-coordinate efforts/events/messaging. You are all over the map and to beat Trump must be focused, aligned, united.
April 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Trump's policies--clearly failing, Trump's character--non-existent. Thank god we citizens are taking to the street to protest. Not a dem but need dem leadership to get it together-coordinate efforts/events/messaging. You are all over the map and to beat Trump must be focused, aligned, united.
Trump again reverses his course--continued chaos, continued alienation of allies/other countries, continued economic destruction of middle income/low income Americans.
April 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Trump again reverses his course--continued chaos, continued alienation of allies/other countries, continued economic destruction of middle income/low income Americans.
Trump - "They are kissing my ass." Really? Be proud of that? You've treated allies/friends and other nations they way you treated your contractors and servants. You've alienated the world--all for your gigantic, twisted ego. Malignant narcissist, sociopath. You are completely disgusting.
April 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Trump - "They are kissing my ass." Really? Be proud of that? You've treated allies/friends and other nations they way you treated your contractors and servants. You've alienated the world--all for your gigantic, twisted ego. Malignant narcissist, sociopath. You are completely disgusting.
"Just trust Trump." Really??? A life-long liar at a monumental level, broke numerous contracts, did not pay contractors, a convicted felon, changes his mind of a whim...and the list could go on and on and on. No, not going to trust Trump. That would be flat out stupid.
April 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
"Just trust Trump." Really??? A life-long liar at a monumental level, broke numerous contracts, did not pay contractors, a convicted felon, changes his mind of a whim...and the list could go on and on and on. No, not going to trust Trump. That would be flat out stupid.
Laura Loomer comes to the white house with a list, Trump cans those on the list--they are not loyal enough. Wow--Laura Loomer???? Not much imagine to know what her influence is.
April 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Laura Loomer comes to the white house with a list, Trump cans those on the list--they are not loyal enough. Wow--Laura Loomer???? Not much imagine to know what her influence is.
4 fallen soldiers return home--Trump chooses to play golf with the Saudis instead of being there to honor them. Total disgrace.
April 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
4 fallen soldiers return home--Trump chooses to play golf with the Saudis instead of being there to honor them. Total disgrace.
Don't think for a moment that big business/billionaires will suffer in Trump's disastrous economy. Sure short-term they lose a minor amount, but they will buy up small and mid-size businesses, family farms, homes, stocks, etc. The rich will get richer, the rest of us poorer.
April 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Don't think for a moment that big business/billionaires will suffer in Trump's disastrous economy. Sure short-term they lose a minor amount, but they will buy up small and mid-size businesses, family farms, homes, stocks, etc. The rich will get richer, the rest of us poorer.
Ludnick, "let Trump run the global economy." Really, like he did his own business, into the ground, bankruptcies, legal suits...he is a one trick pony, and outrageous demands are not going to cut it.
April 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ludnick, "let Trump run the global economy." Really, like he did his own business, into the ground, bankruptcies, legal suits...he is a one trick pony, and outrageous demands are not going to cut it.
Absolutely no justification for "takeover" of Greenland, or Canada, or Panama or Gaza. People-the Orange Stain wants to be Putin, and don't think he won't break our legal system and go to Putin-like elimination of opponents. He has no moral compass, no compassion or care for anyone but himself.
March 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Absolutely no justification for "takeover" of Greenland, or Canada, or Panama or Gaza. People-the Orange Stain wants to be Putin, and don't think he won't break our legal system and go to Putin-like elimination of opponents. He has no moral compass, no compassion or care for anyone but himself.
Vance trip to Greenland is ridiculous, as is Trump's continued moronic statements that we need Greenland for security purposes. We clearly do not, and we have no right to "take over" Greenland and insult Denmark. They insult a long and valued ally without any justification. Damaging nonsense.
March 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Vance trip to Greenland is ridiculous, as is Trump's continued moronic statements that we need Greenland for security purposes. We clearly do not, and we have no right to "take over" Greenland and insult Denmark. They insult a long and valued ally without any justification. Damaging nonsense.
Europe--stop talking, start taking serious action, i.e. no fly zones, boots on ground, give Ukraine the tools to win, clear statement to Putin that he must exit Ukraine now or face a united European response. The longer you wait, the stronger he becomes, and obviously under Trump the U.S. is out.
March 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Europe--stop talking, start taking serious action, i.e. no fly zones, boots on ground, give Ukraine the tools to win, clear statement to Putin that he must exit Ukraine now or face a united European response. The longer you wait, the stronger he becomes, and obviously under Trump the U.S. is out.
Given the failure of dem leadership writ large, for years, perhaps it is time for a new party, one that would be needed for either GOP or Dems to win, thus having to negotiate and avoid the ultra right and ultra left extremes. Personally would love a moderate approach financially and socially.
March 21, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Given the failure of dem leadership writ large, for years, perhaps it is time for a new party, one that would be needed for either GOP or Dems to win, thus having to negotiate and avoid the ultra right and ultra left extremes. Personally would love a moderate approach financially and socially.
Stop billionaires/big business buying our politicians--limit contributions, eliminate PACs, and while we're at it, term limits for politicians and judges at all levels. Career politicians, with rare exceptions, work to keep their positions, not serve us.
March 21, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Stop billionaires/big business buying our politicians--limit contributions, eliminate PACs, and while we're at it, term limits for politicians and judges at all levels. Career politicians, with rare exceptions, work to keep their positions, not serve us.
President Biden, AG Garland, Director Wray--what are you doing to protect fed employees from Musk posting their information everywhere? They are clearly being endangered. SCOTUS has sadly given a license to act with immunity, take advantage of it in your last 2 months. Time is running out!
November 27, 2024 at 8:34 PM
President Biden, AG Garland, Director Wray--what are you doing to protect fed employees from Musk posting their information everywhere? They are clearly being endangered. SCOTUS has sadly given a license to act with immunity, take advantage of it in your last 2 months. Time is running out!