Kit
@kibsbobs.bsky.social
Norwegian with a keen interest in USA and politics after having lived there. Shocked by what is going on now. And feel so sad for both USA and the world.
Sharing is not socialism! It’s best for everyone.
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Sharing is not socialism! It’s best for everyone.
No DMs please.
Won’t the documents be redacted for us too. People in our government are calling for a thorough investigation here. It will also imply Russia
February 4, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Won’t the documents be redacted for us too. People in our government are calling for a thorough investigation here. It will also imply Russia
I wish every reporter would follow up the one shut off and not let him get away with this behavior
February 4, 2026 at 9:54 PM
I wish every reporter would follow up the one shut off and not let him get away with this behavior
That's great. I wish this was not a possibility at all. But Newsom is so right - we've got to fight back. Texas gerrymanders, CA has to do it to even it out.
February 4, 2026 at 8:13 PM
That's great. I wish this was not a possibility at all. But Newsom is so right - we've got to fight back. Texas gerrymanders, CA has to do it to even it out.
I get so incredibly disgusted with all of this and frankly want to go crawl under my cover and stay there until the world gets it together. But we can't. We must fight.
February 4, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I get so incredibly disgusted with all of this and frankly want to go crawl under my cover and stay there until the world gets it together. But we can't. We must fight.
I would suspect it i already reprogrammed, but they are switching tonight? They should have a fall-back if it fails. (If their IT department is in any way serious).
February 4, 2026 at 10:58 AM
I would suspect it i already reprogrammed, but they are switching tonight? They should have a fall-back if it fails. (If their IT department is in any way serious).
I believe greed will be the downfall of USA completely. This "you can be anything in USA" creates a terrible egotism which shows in so many ways. The fact Norway is called a socialist, or sometimes communist, country says a lot (it is of course not).
February 3, 2026 at 6:17 PM
I believe greed will be the downfall of USA completely. This "you can be anything in USA" creates a terrible egotism which shows in so many ways. The fact Norway is called a socialist, or sometimes communist, country says a lot (it is of course not).
Oh, I agree. And it makes me furious even from my side of the ocean.
February 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Oh, I agree. And it makes me furious even from my side of the ocean.
Hi Paul, so happy to see you on here. I cut off my X account. Followed you on here now.
February 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Hi Paul, so happy to see you on here. I cut off my X account. Followed you on here now.
t is strange to witness that there seems to be more consequences from the Epstein files in Europe than in USA. Over here, people are either let go from their job; or as in Great Britain, a representative in the House of Lords resigns. So far, I have not seen this in USA. Please correct me if wrong
February 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM
t is strange to witness that there seems to be more consequences from the Epstein files in Europe than in USA. Over here, people are either let go from their job; or as in Great Britain, a representative in the House of Lords resigns. So far, I have not seen this in USA. Please correct me if wrong
Checking the numbers of illegal immigrants from pre and after Biden era, there seems to be about a 4 million difference.
February 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Checking the numbers of illegal immigrants from pre and after Biden era, there seems to be about a 4 million difference.
I don't know what the heck you are talking about. There is NO way I defend Pedophiles. I said I think they should rot in jail no matter what party affiliation. It isn't exactly true that no democrats are in the files!
February 3, 2026 at 9:28 AM
I don't know what the heck you are talking about. There is NO way I defend Pedophiles. I said I think they should rot in jail no matter what party affiliation. It isn't exactly true that no democrats are in the files!
I got out of there also. It had turned into a nightmare.
February 2, 2026 at 8:38 PM
I got out of there also. It had turned into a nightmare.
I take it this is not news to you. The entire US system - both politically and economically - is screwed up, unfortunately. This idea that paying taxes is some sort of socialism (because others may benefit) is the problem. Greed, money and power corrupts.
February 2, 2026 at 7:44 PM
I take it this is not news to you. The entire US system - both politically and economically - is screwed up, unfortunately. This idea that paying taxes is some sort of socialism (because others may benefit) is the problem. Greed, money and power corrupts.
I remember Obama's speech at the press dinner. I thought to myself back then: Trump is going to do something about this. I believe that's where it all started. I mean, he was terrible as a private person, too. But he is a disaster as a president. And now without anyone to check him.
February 2, 2026 at 6:46 PM
I remember Obama's speech at the press dinner. I thought to myself back then: Trump is going to do something about this. I believe that's where it all started. I mean, he was terrible as a private person, too. But he is a disaster as a president. And now without anyone to check him.
I thought that was mostly in academic research? Anyway, nobody thinks pedophiles are OK. And the people raping young girls are indeed exactly that.
February 2, 2026 at 6:24 PM
I thought that was mostly in academic research? Anyway, nobody thinks pedophiles are OK. And the people raping young girls are indeed exactly that.
In many ways, I am glad I am old and will not have to live a long life in the world we see developing now.
February 2, 2026 at 6:22 PM
In many ways, I am glad I am old and will not have to live a long life in the world we see developing now.
I agree - money and greed is really at the root of most problems. Along with power.
The book I read was a long time ago- and it scared the cr*p out of me. The problem right now, is that we can't go back. Trump and MAGA fancies a world where America is by themselves; that's impossible.
The book I read was a long time ago- and it scared the cr*p out of me. The problem right now, is that we can't go back. Trump and MAGA fancies a world where America is by themselves; that's impossible.
February 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
I agree - money and greed is really at the root of most problems. Along with power.
The book I read was a long time ago- and it scared the cr*p out of me. The problem right now, is that we can't go back. Trump and MAGA fancies a world where America is by themselves; that's impossible.
The book I read was a long time ago- and it scared the cr*p out of me. The problem right now, is that we can't go back. Trump and MAGA fancies a world where America is by themselves; that's impossible.
OK. In fact, a lot of it affects us here in Europe also. + I have friends and relatives over there.
Yes - w party system is not good. Nor is greed. I read a book about how globalisation would also mean corporations would be the ones in power, not elected officials. Scary.
Yes - w party system is not good. Nor is greed. I read a book about how globalisation would also mean corporations would be the ones in power, not elected officials. Scary.
February 2, 2026 at 6:14 PM
OK. In fact, a lot of it affects us here in Europe also. + I have friends and relatives over there.
Yes - w party system is not good. Nor is greed. I read a book about how globalisation would also mean corporations would be the ones in power, not elected officials. Scary.
Yes - w party system is not good. Nor is greed. I read a book about how globalisation would also mean corporations would be the ones in power, not elected officials. Scary.
What seems clear to me at this point, is that your Government is not working for you. I am lucky to live in Norway. We sure have our problems here also, but at least we have a different political system. Of course, we are a very small country.
February 2, 2026 at 6:08 PM
What seems clear to me at this point, is that your Government is not working for you. I am lucky to live in Norway. We sure have our problems here also, but at least we have a different political system. Of course, we are a very small country.
It's the "do whatever they want" that shows me the system doesn't work. And Democrats are probably just bending to existing system too much.
February 2, 2026 at 5:59 PM
It's the "do whatever they want" that shows me the system doesn't work. And Democrats are probably just bending to existing system too much.
I listened to an interesting podcast about that on 'Pod save America. Maybe Democrats are too little aggressive and a little too "law obiding". I don't mean you shouldn't have laws, but push more. Min. wage was raised under Obama, but not later. Did the bill proposed by Hawley go through, btw?
February 2, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I listened to an interesting podcast about that on 'Pod save America. Maybe Democrats are too little aggressive and a little too "law obiding". I don't mean you shouldn't have laws, but push more. Min. wage was raised under Obama, but not later. Did the bill proposed by Hawley go through, btw?
And why did Obama have a hard time? I seem to remember McConnell stating that his only mission was to see Obama fail. No wonder your system is totally screwed up.
February 2, 2026 at 5:49 PM
And why did Obama have a hard time? I seem to remember McConnell stating that his only mission was to see Obama fail. No wonder your system is totally screwed up.