Steve Rafferty
@sraffert.bsky.social
Librarian to Data Analyst/Programmer to Data Scientist to Retired
News junkie and, at 68, an aspiring novelist.
News junkie and, at 68, an aspiring novelist.
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If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Accurate about a Pathological Liar and Convicted Felon who Incited an Insurrection, tried to Steal a Fair Election and is Covering up Sex Crimes against Children, shouldn't his Disgraceful Presidency be terminated? I say, YES!
December 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Accurate about a Pathological Liar and Convicted Felon who Incited an Insurrection, tried to Steal a Fair Election and is Covering up Sex Crimes against Children, shouldn't his Disgraceful Presidency be terminated? I say, YES!
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The truth is in the Epstein files. You just need to search under ████████████.
December 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The truth is in the Epstein files. You just need to search under ████████████.
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Today, regarding the Epstein files, I would encourage people to keep their expectations low and be surprised by transparency.
December 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Today, regarding the Epstein files, I would encourage people to keep their expectations low and be surprised by transparency.
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If the DOJ does not release the entire Epstein files tomorrow – leak all of them immediately.
December 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
If the DOJ does not release the entire Epstein files tomorrow – leak all of them immediately.
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surprise, surprise. DOJ will release docs over a rolling production over a few weeks -- violation of terms of Epstein law but who's to stop them. Big point is timing -- remember first spin of Mueller Report by Bill Barr? What comes out first will be big influence on public perception.
December 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
surprise, surprise. DOJ will release docs over a rolling production over a few weeks -- violation of terms of Epstein law but who's to stop them. Big point is timing -- remember first spin of Mueller Report by Bill Barr? What comes out first will be big influence on public perception.
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If only there was a mechanism to remove a mentally disabled president from office. Oh, wait…
If only there was a VP and cabinet majority that understood their duty granted by the 25th amendment…
If only there was a VP and cabinet majority that understood their duty granted by the 25th amendment…
December 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
If only there was a mechanism to remove a mentally disabled president from office. Oh, wait…
If only there was a VP and cabinet majority that understood their duty granted by the 25th amendment…
If only there was a VP and cabinet majority that understood their duty granted by the 25th amendment…
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The timing of this post and the reference to the murders being "due to the anger ... caused others through … TDS" suggests strongly that Trump believed that **one or more of his supporters** had committed the murders—and that they had committed the atrocity **justifiably**.
December 16, 2025 at 3:50 AM
The timing of this post and the reference to the murders being "due to the anger ... caused others through … TDS" suggests strongly that Trump believed that **one or more of his supporters** had committed the murders—and that they had committed the atrocity **justifiably**.
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Trump is trash.
December 15, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Trump is trash.
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Re: Donald Trump’s comments about Rob Reiner.
Rob Reiner was a compassionate human, a devotee of democracy, a necessary moral voice and a greatly gifted creative artist.
Donald Trump is a sick sociopath and a hateful person who dishonors the human race every time he opens his mouth.
Rob Reiner was a compassionate human, a devotee of democracy, a necessary moral voice and a greatly gifted creative artist.
Donald Trump is a sick sociopath and a hateful person who dishonors the human race every time he opens his mouth.
December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Re: Donald Trump’s comments about Rob Reiner.
Rob Reiner was a compassionate human, a devotee of democracy, a necessary moral voice and a greatly gifted creative artist.
Donald Trump is a sick sociopath and a hateful person who dishonors the human race every time he opens his mouth.
Rob Reiner was a compassionate human, a devotee of democracy, a necessary moral voice and a greatly gifted creative artist.
Donald Trump is a sick sociopath and a hateful person who dishonors the human race every time he opens his mouth.
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If Russia does not plan to attack Ukraine again, then Article 5 should be completely irrelevant to Russia.
The fact that Article 5 is perceived as a threat therefore says more about Russia's future plans than about NATO.
This is not a gray area of geopolitics.
It is pure logic.
#fckptn
The fact that Article 5 is perceived as a threat therefore says more about Russia's future plans than about NATO.
This is not a gray area of geopolitics.
It is pure logic.
#fckptn
December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
If Russia does not plan to attack Ukraine again, then Article 5 should be completely irrelevant to Russia.
The fact that Article 5 is perceived as a threat therefore says more about Russia's future plans than about NATO.
This is not a gray area of geopolitics.
It is pure logic.
#fckptn
The fact that Article 5 is perceived as a threat therefore says more about Russia's future plans than about NATO.
This is not a gray area of geopolitics.
It is pure logic.
#fckptn
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im pretty tired of living with a psychopath for a president
December 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
im pretty tired of living with a psychopath for a president
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The necessary understanding associated with nonsense like this is that they think their adherents are *brutally* stupid.
If telling troops they must disobey unlawful orders is sedition, you’re gonna have to hang all the military academy instructors, boot camp drill instructors and training manual authors, along with every member of congress that authorized the UCMJ by voting yes on the most recent NDAA.
December 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The necessary understanding associated with nonsense like this is that they think their adherents are *brutally* stupid.
Catastrophically. you can't see the rings in their noses.
December 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Catastrophically. you can't see the rings in their noses.
It's really tiring working 12, 30, 41! hours a day for the American people.
December 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It's really tiring working 12, 30, 41! hours a day for the American people.
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Listen, if you tell me that “taxation is theft” I’m going to need you to quit driving on highways or walking on sidewalks or attending a public school or using police or fire services or city snow removal.
I would mention libraries, but…
I would mention libraries, but…
December 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Listen, if you tell me that “taxation is theft” I’m going to need you to quit driving on highways or walking on sidewalks or attending a public school or using police or fire services or city snow removal.
I would mention libraries, but…
I would mention libraries, but…
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Lutnick demonstrates why he's called Nutlick: "The greatest cabinet ever for the greatest president ever. I can't be more proud of how you did it, sir. You created the greatest cabinet. It is a joy to be at this table."
December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Lutnick demonstrates why he's called Nutlick: "The greatest cabinet ever for the greatest president ever. I can't be more proud of how you did it, sir. You created the greatest cabinet. It is a joy to be at this table."
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Textbook definition of a bully
i'm actually struck by how pete hegseth isn't just a cowardly man but a capital-c Coward. a guy who gets off on abusing and hurting people he thinks are weaker than him and then tries to run and hide when there might be consequences
December 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Textbook definition of a bully
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One of the four elements of malignant narcissism is sadism.
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
One of the four elements of malignant narcissism is sadism.
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It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
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The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
A new nickname for Secretary Kegbreath.
Pete Hagueseth. We should make it a thing.
Hagueseth
November 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A new nickname for Secretary Kegbreath.
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"We blow up ‘alleged’ drug boats in the Caribbean but pardon actually convicted drug traffickers in the U.S. Someone help me make sense of this.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Trump Announces Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Convicted in Drug Case
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
"We blow up ‘alleged’ drug boats in the Caribbean but pardon actually convicted drug traffickers in the U.S. Someone help me make sense of this.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
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1) Start the worst European war since 1945 and commit every imaginable war crime
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
1) Start the worst European war since 1945 and commit every imaginable war crime
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
I'm always struck when reminded of Ruby Bridges that she is only 2 years older than I am. This is not ancient history.
It's ONLY been 65 years since six year old Ruby Bridges walked through the halls of William Frantz Elementary as the first Black child to attend an all white school. Met with mobs and hate, her bravery and courage helped change the course of history for this nation.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I'm always struck when reminded of Ruby Bridges that she is only 2 years older than I am. This is not ancient history.