Raymond Betts
@newrayven.bsky.social
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Veteran. In Retreat.
Las Cruces NM
Veteran. In Retreat.
Las Cruces NM
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House Oversight ranking member Robert Garcia is sending a letter to AG Pam Bondi reminding her that the committee has required, under subpoena, that DOJ turn over to the committee all its Jeffrey Epstein files — notably including those tied to ongoing investigations.
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Pam Bondi Legally Comply with Oversight Committee Subpoena on Epstein Files
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep.
oversightdemocrats.house.gov
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
House Oversight ranking member Robert Garcia is sending a letter to AG Pam Bondi reminding her that the committee has required, under subpoena, that DOJ turn over to the committee all its Jeffrey Epstein files — notably including those tied to ongoing investigations.
Some kind of Paradise.
#TrueLoveWays
#TrueLoveWays
November 22, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Some kind of Paradise.
#TrueLoveWays
#TrueLoveWays
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Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
November 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
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Now THAT is Trump derangement syndrome.
SCOOP — A former staffer for Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Natalie Green, 26, was charged today for falsely reporting she was attacked by 3 men who wrote "TRUMP WHORE" on her stomach bc of her job. It was staged by her + a friend.
Van Drew isn't named in the complaint but I've confirmed w/ his office.
Van Drew isn't named in the complaint but I've confirmed w/ his office.
Employee of a Federal Official Charged with Conspiracy to Falsely Report Violent Attack and Giving False Statements to Law Enforcement
A New Jersey woman was charged with conspiring and falsely reporting to law enforcement that she had been violently assaulted with a firearm due to her employment with a federal official.
www.justice.gov
November 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Now THAT is Trump derangement syndrome.
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#GVerse #KingResist #Unite #FBaRmy
Kristi Noem has told everyone that there are no U.S citizens being detained or deported & that’s a Blatant Lie like most of what comes out of her mouth. This is just a very short list of U.S. citizens that have been detained since January.
Kristi Noem has told everyone that there are no U.S citizens being detained or deported & that’s a Blatant Lie like most of what comes out of her mouth. This is just a very short list of U.S. citizens that have been detained since January.
November 19, 2025 at 7:20 AM
#GVerse #KingResist #Unite #FBaRmy
Kristi Noem has told everyone that there are no U.S citizens being detained or deported & that’s a Blatant Lie like most of what comes out of her mouth. This is just a very short list of U.S. citizens that have been detained since January.
Kristi Noem has told everyone that there are no U.S citizens being detained or deported & that’s a Blatant Lie like most of what comes out of her mouth. This is just a very short list of U.S. citizens that have been detained since January.
It's immoral.
From Lori Marino, founder of the Whale Sanctuary Project; also of @safinacenter.bsky.social (gift link). www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/1760cd5...
The age of keeping whales and dolphins in captivity must finally come to an end
Research shows it is not possible for captive cetaceans to thrive in concrete pools
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
It's immoral.
November 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The cookie crumbles.
#TimeWaitsForNoOne
#TimeWaitsForNoOne
November 18, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The cookie crumbles.
#TimeWaitsForNoOne
#TimeWaitsForNoOne
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Thanks for calling out & not using the language of the child rapists & their enablers.
1. Underage woman = child
2. Sex scandal (w/kids) = rape
3. Sex with child = child rape
4. Sex trafficking = rape trafficking
5. Child molester/paedophile = child rapist
6. Child porn = child rape media
1. Underage woman = child
2. Sex scandal (w/kids) = rape
3. Sex with child = child rape
4. Sex trafficking = rape trafficking
5. Child molester/paedophile = child rapist
6. Child porn = child rape media
November 17, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Thanks for calling out & not using the language of the child rapists & their enablers.
1. Underage woman = child
2. Sex scandal (w/kids) = rape
3. Sex with child = child rape
4. Sex trafficking = rape trafficking
5. Child molester/paedophile = child rapist
6. Child porn = child rape media
1. Underage woman = child
2. Sex scandal (w/kids) = rape
3. Sex with child = child rape
4. Sex trafficking = rape trafficking
5. Child molester/paedophile = child rapist
6. Child porn = child rape media
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Fuck. Tears. Time. Damn.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Fuck. Tears. Time. Damn.
Another Giveaway to Big Oil as Trump Wrenches Open 13 Million Acres of Arctic for Drilling www.commondreams.org/news/another...
Another Giveaway to Big Oil as Trump Wrenches Open 13 Million Acres of Arctic for Drilling | Common Dreams
"The Trump administration is trying to take us back in time with its reckless fossil fuels agenda."
www.commondreams.org
November 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Another Giveaway to Big Oil as Trump Wrenches Open 13 Million Acres of Arctic for Drilling www.commondreams.org/news/another...
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Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Afternoon vibe. Mellow, but present. #BlueskyTunes
November 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Afternoon vibe. Mellow, but present. #BlueskyTunes
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NEW: ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence was misleading.
www.propublica.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW: ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
So, anyway, Gizmo is officially here, officially out, officially Gizmo.
#CatsOfBluesky
#CatsOfBluesky
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
So, anyway, Gizmo is officially here, officially out, officially Gizmo.
#CatsOfBluesky
#CatsOfBluesky
COP30: The latest in climate science, from faster warming to coral collapse - www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
COP30: The latest in climate science, from faster warming to coral collapse
With the pace of climate change speeding up, extreme weather and other impacts are taking an increasing toll on populations and environments across the globe. Here are some of the developments this year in climate science:
www.reuters.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
COP30: The latest in climate science, from faster warming to coral collapse - www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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“Biden officials worried that attaching their names to a recommendation to limit American support for Tel Aviv would hinder their future career prospects, the former senior official said, ‘which is in itself appalling.’”
NEW: Inside the Biden administration debates in late 2024 that could have changed the course of the Gaza war
-top intel official sought to cut support for Israel but Brett McGurk pushed back
-talk of "very likely" US liability
-Blinken spoke of "ethnic cleansing"
www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-...
-top intel official sought to cut support for Israel but Brett McGurk pushed back
-talk of "very likely" US liability
-Blinken spoke of "ethnic cleansing"
www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-...
Biden Discussed Potential Israeli War Crimes In Gaza. He Kicked The Can To Trump.
New intelligence shocked officials in late 2024, spurring heightened fear of U.S. liability, HuffPost has learned. The period saw Secretary of State Antony Blinken ask if Israel’s actions constituted ...
www.huffpost.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
“Biden officials worried that attaching their names to a recommendation to limit American support for Tel Aviv would hinder their future career prospects, the former senior official said, ‘which is in itself appalling.’”
Exclusive: US intel found Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes, former US officials say - www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
www.reuters.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Exclusive: US intel found Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes, former US officials say - www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
These fucking evil people never miss an opportunity to screw over Americans as if they are cattle lined up for slaughter. Either we fall, or they do. Is there any Justice left? Morality? Ethics? An untainted smile? A moment's minor grace? No?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Fully Fund Food Stamps This Month
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:37 AM
These fucking evil people never miss an opportunity to screw over Americans as if they are cattle lined up for slaughter. Either we fall, or they do. Is there any Justice left? Morality? Ethics? An untainted smile? A moment's minor grace? No?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...