An old lefty
richr1.bsky.social
An old lefty
@richr1.bsky.social
By age 24 attended 1980 DNC pledged to Kennedy, worked for a congressman in DC, our state House, managed campaigns and was VP of county democratic committee. then embarked on successful career in sales & marketing. Now part-time bartender in Sun City West
There's a word I'm searching for, oh yes, it's INCOMPETENT.
Trump Administration Forces Maine Parents To Visit Social Security Offices To Register Newborns (UPDATE)
The Social Security Administration canceled contracts that allowed Maine parents to sign up newborns for Social Security numbers at the hospital.
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March 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Too long to post here but if you can find Dr. Timothy Snyder's (of "On Tyranny") update on the coup, it's well worth the read. The unfortunately prescient image, "With Wreckless Abandon," is by me from a few years ago.
March 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
On one hand I sympathize, on the other hand I just shake my head. Trump has never expressed any support for veterans yet they supported him biggly. Turn off Fox and watch real news!
Veterans Fired From Federal Jobs Say They Feel Betrayed, Including Some Who Voted For Trump
Veterans who have been abruptly fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed by the Trump administration's dramatic downsizing of government.
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March 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
With this kind of shit it's easy to see how Trump has bankrupted so many businesses and Musk has lost so much money on X.
More Than 5,000 Fired USDA Employees Just Got Their Jobs Back
The Merit Systems Protection Board significantly broadened a previous decision to restore six federal workers' jobs after Trump illegally terminated them.
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March 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
March 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Know how to spell Trump in Russian? P-E-E-T-A-P-E
March 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Joe Biden brought the world together to stand with Ukraine. Donald Trump has brought the world together to stand against the US.
March 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
During Trump's 1st term it looked like he manipulated the stock market. Is it happening again? He says something to tank the market, then he says something bullish. It would be interesting to see what he, his family and friends do when the market tanks. Not saying it's true, but many are asking.
March 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Call in the Federal firefighters, oh wait. Call in FEMA, oops. Well, next time take your forests!
Crews Battle Wildfires In North And South Carolina Amid Dry Conditions And Gusty Winds
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) declared a state of emergency to support the response effort.
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March 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Chuck Schumer is an old clown. We need new Senate leadership. Murphy, Schiff and a few others would be good..
March 3, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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But at least we still have Russia and North Korea on our side.
In an extraordinary display of public support, heads of state, heads of government, and foreign ministers from all over Europe and Canada are posting in support of Ukraine in response to the Oval Office meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy, and Vance.
March 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Trump's boss told him to attack Zelenskyy so he did. And why the hell was JD even speaking to, let alone lecturing, the President of another country? I started buying the EUAD ETF last week as Europe is going to go it alone. The US is less safe thanks to Radical Far Right Republicans.
Adam Kinzinger Makes A Strong Case For Trump's 'Really Bad Day' After Zelenskyy Clash
The ex-GOP congressman said the U.S. isn't "the good guys in this" after Trump and JD Vance's "embarrassing" shouting match with the Ukrainian president.
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March 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Trump Attempts to Pardon Pete Rose Into the Hall of Fame

Trump Prioritizes Pete Rose Pardon Over Inflation Concerns
Trump Attempts to Pardon Pete Rose Into the Hall of Fame
Trump Prioritizes Pete Rose Pardon Over Inflation Concerns
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March 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Musk is now in charge of the FAA systems overhaul. This is what buying a president will get you.
FAA clears SpaceX for another Starship test flight after explosion in January
SpaceX has attained authorization from regulators to fly its massive Starship rocket once again, the FAA announced Friday.
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February 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Lindsey Graham used to support our allies but since he fell under the Putin/Trump axis he's become nothing more than an hysterical joke.
'Doing Putin's Dirty Work': Trump Slammed After Clash With Zelenskyy In Oval Office
"What an utter embarrassment for America. This whole sad scene," one Democratic senator lamented.
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February 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I have never been so embarrassed by a President of the US. No wonder other leaders hate Trump. JD was like a yapping puppy. We are less safe.
Full Video: Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting explodes into shouting match
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance argued with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Vance accusing Zelenskyy of disrespect.
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February 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Whenever you think that Tommy Tuberville can't get any dumber he just proves you wrong! He is a testament to the poor educational system in the South.
Tommy Tuberville Accidentally Names Comic Book Demon During Rant
The Alabama Republican name-checked the “living embodiment of evil itself” in a Fox News interview.
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February 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
What would you expect. Since Epstein is dead Trump needs a new source.
Andrew Tate’s Return Is A Huge Win For The Internet’s Most Influential Misogynists
The Trump administration reportedly pressed Romania to free Tate — signaling that the sexual abuse of women won’t just be brushed under the rug, but rewarded.
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February 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This is why we need progressive rich folks to step up and purchase Media. MSNBC would be the first but I've long thought that progressives should buy up small local newspapers, radio and TV. Of course, it's easy to spend other's money.
'Fearful Of Trump': Marty Baron Blasts 'Craven' Jeff Bezos After Washington Post Shift
The newspaper's former editor condemned the billionaire owner limiting the opinion pages – as Elon Musk celebrates new direction.
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February 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Nothing to worry about here. Just a couple of dead non-voting children. It's not like they were a dead bear or anything.
RFK Jr. Dismisses Measles Outbreak As ‘Not Unusual’ After Child's Death
“We have measles outbreaks every year," Trump's health secretary said when asked about the death, which is the nation's first in a decade.
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February 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Never refer to MAGA, or MAGATS, they take it personally and get defensive, also MAGA does not appear on any ballot (yet). We should refer to Radical Far Right Republicans. Americans don't like radicals and extremists and Republican is on the ballot. It's time we define them as they've done to us!
February 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Why is it that the wealthy jump to making people work longer as the way to save Social Security. Before we ever make people work into their "golden years" we should:
1) Remove the income limit on social security taxes
2) Means testing
3) Pay back the money that has been raided from the Trust Fund
February 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM