@lypope.bsky.social
Retired political consultant and municipal gov't employee, now living on 3 acres with 5 tiny dogs, 3 kitties, and a koi pond. Lifelong Democrat, Union Proud, addicted to politics for many years; also gardening and figuring out my new greenhouse.
His grandfather spoke German; he immigrated from Germany to escape arrest for avoiding the military draft. Trump said for years that he was Swedish, but Grandpa was a German immigrant.
January 21, 2026 at 5:59 PM
His grandfather spoke German; he immigrated from Germany to escape arrest for avoiding the military draft. Trump said for years that he was Swedish, but Grandpa was a German immigrant.
Yeah, and he's putting the money in a slush fund in Qutar, not in the U.S. Treasury. Not suspicious at all...
January 20, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Yeah, and he's putting the money in a slush fund in Qutar, not in the U.S. Treasury. Not suspicious at all...
At what pardons are costing these days, I'm suprised that my membe of Congress can afford it. I guess his campaign contributions are higher than I would have imagined, considering how invisible he is most of the time.
January 19, 2026 at 4:17 PM
At what pardons are costing these days, I'm suprised that my membe of Congress can afford it. I guess his campaign contributions are higher than I would have imagined, considering how invisible he is most of the time.
I'm old enough to remember when the same thing was said about people protesting the Vietnam War. It was complete b.s. then, too. If it was true, I could have paid cash for college instead of my parents paying (back in the day when college loans weren't necessary.)
January 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I'm old enough to remember when the same thing was said about people protesting the Vietnam War. It was complete b.s. then, too. If it was true, I could have paid cash for college instead of my parents paying (back in the day when college loans weren't necessary.)
I had no idea there were this many psychopaths in this country, who are willing and eager to treat fellow humans like this.
January 19, 2026 at 3:53 PM
I had no idea there were this many psychopaths in this country, who are willing and eager to treat fellow humans like this.
When did "disrupting a church service" with peaceful protest become a federal crime? Asking for anyone who cares about (or has read) the Constitution.
January 19, 2026 at 3:14 PM
When did "disrupting a church service" with peaceful protest become a federal crime? Asking for anyone who cares about (or has read) the Constitution.
I worked for a city severely impacted by the riots; we were very happy to see the National Guard; they were called up with the blessing of the governor, along with the mayors of the cities most impacted. They were only there for a couple of days and didn't fire a shot.
January 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I worked for a city severely impacted by the riots; we were very happy to see the National Guard; they were called up with the blessing of the governor, along with the mayors of the cities most impacted. They were only there for a couple of days and didn't fire a shot.
We heard the same b.s. after Kent State; it was bullshit then, too.
January 8, 2026 at 12:11 AM
We heard the same b.s. after Kent State; it was bullshit then, too.
I've watched this many times now, and I can reach no conclusion other than they were determined to shoot her, and they did. Descipable. Horrific. They should be charged (I know they won't be.)
January 7, 2026 at 11:33 PM
I've watched this many times now, and I can reach no conclusion other than they were determined to shoot her, and they did. Descipable. Horrific. They should be charged (I know they won't be.)
I've had all the Covid vaccines and boosters; my 74th birthday was a couple of weeks ago. On this first day of 2026, I am still very much alive. There is far too much stupid in this country...
January 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
I've had all the Covid vaccines and boosters; my 74th birthday was a couple of weeks ago. On this first day of 2026, I am still very much alive. There is far too much stupid in this country...
They've had years to come with a health care plan; the only plan they've ever had is to get rid of the ACA and replace it with nothing. It appears that they still have that as their plan.
December 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
They've had years to come with a health care plan; the only plan they've ever had is to get rid of the ACA and replace it with nothing. It appears that they still have that as their plan.
I grew up where he did, surrounded by immigrants, legal and otherwise. They were our classmates, our friends, folks we saw every day. Most people who have been detained have never committed a serious crime. He is despicable.
December 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I grew up where he did, surrounded by immigrants, legal and otherwise. They were our classmates, our friends, folks we saw every day. Most people who have been detained have never committed a serious crime. He is despicable.
This travesty needs to come down at 12:01 p.m. on January 20, 2029. Sooner would be great.
December 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This travesty needs to come down at 12:01 p.m. on January 20, 2029. Sooner would be great.
I haven't wondered at all. It is quite evident, with or without the dog whistles. Since all of us except for Native Americans are descended from other countries, no matter how long ago, it is absurd. White or not, every other nation have different traditions which we've assimilated over time.
December 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I haven't wondered at all. It is quite evident, with or without the dog whistles. Since all of us except for Native Americans are descended from other countries, no matter how long ago, it is absurd. White or not, every other nation have different traditions which we've assimilated over time.
Her 15 minutes of fame are up; she needs to be fired from journalism and find a job more suited to her abilities - maybe she can be a call girl, or a checker at WalMart.
December 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Her 15 minutes of fame are up; she needs to be fired from journalism and find a job more suited to her abilities - maybe she can be a call girl, or a checker at WalMart.
Wow, is the trash taking itself out?
December 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Wow, is the trash taking itself out?
I'll stick with my EV. Every time I charge at home it costs $6.00; my hybrid sedan cost an average of $30 to fill up. The bonus is that the EV I have now is lot more fun to drive.
December 4, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I'll stick with my EV. Every time I charge at home it costs $6.00; my hybrid sedan cost an average of $30 to fill up. The bonus is that the EV I have now is lot more fun to drive.
He has he facts wrong (shocking, I know.) The Cuellars were accused of onspiracy, bribery, money laundering, and acting as an agent of a foreign principal. Pretty much the same crimes that the Melendez's are now both in prison for. Nothing to do with immigrants or the border.
December 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
He has he facts wrong (shocking, I know.) The Cuellars were accused of onspiracy, bribery, money laundering, and acting as an agent of a foreign principal. Pretty much the same crimes that the Melendez's are now both in prison for. Nothing to do with immigrants or the border.
Hooray, a cat picture! I've missed your cats.
December 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Hooray, a cat picture! I've missed your cats.
I've had several MRI scans. I always knew what they were for, and what part of my body they were looking at.
December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I've had several MRI scans. I always knew what they were for, and what part of my body they were looking at.
That is NOT "Thanksgiving Dinner," not by a long shot. Pitiful!
November 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
That is NOT "Thanksgiving Dinner," not by a long shot. Pitiful!
I didn't need reminding about this; your reporting along with others, told me everything I needed to know. A journalist with a U.S. major newspaper is murdered and mutiliated; CIA said MBS ordered it, and Trump said it was maybe his own fault? Despicable.
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I didn't need reminding about this; your reporting along with others, told me everything I needed to know. A journalist with a U.S. major newspaper is murdered and mutiliated; CIA said MBS ordered it, and Trump said it was maybe his own fault? Despicable.
I had every one of those albums and played them to death. In 1968, I saw the Doors at the L.A, Forum - great concert!
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I had every one of those albums and played them to death. In 1968, I saw the Doors at the L.A, Forum - great concert!
The Twelfth of Never; it's always been the Twelfth of Never. They will never change or take responsibility for anything.
November 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The Twelfth of Never; it's always been the Twelfth of Never. They will never change or take responsibility for anything.