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David Sobotta

@ocracokewaves.bsky.social

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Hoping to leave a world where my grandchildren can thrive. Believe history must be respected as well as honor, truth, and duty. Writer, former director at Apple, former cattleman, now herding tabby cats in NC as I preserve memories with photography & words

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 7h

Republicans are now complicit with murder on the high seas.

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 10h

Let no bird go un-stalked, Tabby cat constitution

David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 10h

When you silence or threaten speech, you attack America but that is how trump and company have chosen to operate. The GOP should be ashamed. Obviously, they have forgotten the "Have you no sense of decency?" from their shameful spinelessness during the McCarthy era wapo.st/48SLBj5

Hegseth’s sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics spans nearly 300 investigations

The inquiry, resulting in a smattering of disciplinary action so far, follows an extraordinary directive aimed at silencing criticism of the slain activist and Trump supporter.

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 12h

I would agree. sfl.media/pam-bondi-wo...

Pam Bondi: “Worst Attorney General in History” — Chris Hayes

Pam Bondi’s DOJ Collapse: Stonewalling, Corruption, and the Historic Failure of America’s Top Law Office “When the Justice Department becomes a shield for the president’s allies and a sword against…

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 14h

"Trump’s basic untrustworthiness is another big turnoff for would-be turncoats. He never lets gratitude get in the way of self-interest. Those who submit to him expose themselves to relentless demands for more." Fighting ideological controls for higher ed will win broad support & sympathy -NYT

David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 15h

Unless you are a Russian asset like trump who worships Putin. Gift article wapo.st/48lS4mE

Opinion | Russia’s feral adventurism against the West is too bellicose to ignore

From sabotage to election meddling, Moscow’s “grey zone” attacks increasingly test NATO’s resolve.

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 15h

Friend's description of Bondi, "She is Bugs Bunny escaping up a tree from Elmer Fudd. She is out on a branch sawing away expecting the tree will fall carrying Elmer with it while she remains suspended safely in mid air. "Tree" just might fall but maybe not & with a real DOJ she will be indicted.

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 18h

My favorite breakfast started with the end piece of sourdough toast, I put a slice of American cheese on top of the bread, added two thin slices of cooked Canadian bacon & topped it with an over easy egg. I get the lacy cheese edge by breaking the egg into a small pile of shredded cheddar cheese.

Marmite, lacy edged over easy egg, and buttered toast.

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 19h

Pam Bondi ia a disgusting two-bit political hack. Her only loyalty is to Donald Trump. If she ever knew anything about our constitution or its framers, she has forgotten all of it.

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 1d

Until today I had no idea that Wendy's sold their chili in half gallon (64 oz) sizes. $12.90 with tax. Great way to feed 6 or more people.

David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 1d

16 months ago the GOP voted Eric Garland in contempt. Garland argued that providing the audio recordings could set a precedent that would inhibit witness cooperation in future cases. GOP wanted to scrutinize the report & confirm transcripts accuracy. Bondi is bent. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Trump Administration Live Updates: Defiant Bondi Stonewalls Democrats on Epstein and Homan Investigations

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 1d

Goose, King of the Amazon (boxes)

David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 2d

Goose: If you have been voting republican your whole life because your family has always voted republican & your family's life still sucks, don't you think it is time to vote for the party that brought us Social Security & Medicare on the chance that they might once again improve all our lives.

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 2d

Three tabbies, Goose, Merlin and Jester waiting for birds to come back to the bird bath visible in second photo. Tabby cat morning outing

Birdbath, Left to right Goose, Merlin and Jester

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 2d

It this is fixing healthcare, I would hate to see destroying.
Johnson said Republicans had taken action to “fix” health care, pointing to the $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts But the legislation isn’t very popular. The bill is expected to trim Medicaid enrollment by about 10 million people. -Huff Post

David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 2d

According to a Washington Post flash poll out Wednesday, 71% say ACA subsidies should be extended.

David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 2d

"A full century before today, Lippmann wrote that the sheer scale of modern life separated citizens from the information required for self-rule. The 'stream of news that reaches the public,' he discerned, was democracy’s most glaring vulnerability." Gift article

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Opinion | How to Save the American Experiment

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 3d

Hard to believe that we don't have universal healthcare since every other civilized country does.

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 4d

Sorry, but I just have to say this. Hard to believe it is an incomplete list. Headline from NYT- Content from me and maybe that is the way it should be.

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 5d

Blue skies and green grass here. I wandered off and found a "new to us" farm-stand. I am looking forward to trying some of $5 a dozen eggs. Our tomatoes continue to overwhelmm us so we now have overflow parking in the garage.

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 5d

I made Sourdough bread yesterday. It started the night before as a sponge & took most of yesterday to prepare. Only four ingredients flour, salt, sourdough starter, & water. I have been using the same starter for fourteen years. I keep it in a crock that I had when I baked my first bread in 1971.

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 6d

I think this sums up the situation that we face.

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 6d

I would probably give "in tension" the boot and use the correct words either "violates or tramples."

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 6d

Please explain to me why you would want to elect a government that wants to inflict pain on the population?

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David Sobotta @ocracokewaves.bsky.social · 6d

Just maybe people would like JD Vance a little more if lies didn't come out of his mouth every time he opens it. I heard him on the morning news falsely claiming that Democrats want to give free healthcare to undocumented migrants.