Stephen Shaiken
@stephenshaiken.bsky.social
Fiction writer, author of 6 novels in acclaimed NJA Club Series & Queensborough Rock, a historical novel set in the Age of Classic Rock in NYC, circa 1970. Also writes on Substack and Medium. Proud Dem, supports all distressed minorities, including Jews.
“Antisemitism is the socialism of fools.” (August Bebel, 1889)
January 3, 2026 at 11:57 PM
“Antisemitism is the socialism of fools.” (August Bebel, 1889)
Happy New Year to all!
Whether you read me or not.
Whether you agree with me or not.
Whether you like me or not.
Whether I like you or not.
Happy New Year and may 2026 bring peace and prosperity to all!
Whether you read me or not.
Whether you agree with me or not.
Whether you like me or not.
Whether I like you or not.
Happy New Year and may 2026 bring peace and prosperity to all!
December 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Happy New Year to all!
Whether you read me or not.
Whether you agree with me or not.
Whether you like me or not.
Whether I like you or not.
Happy New Year and may 2026 bring peace and prosperity to all!
Whether you read me or not.
Whether you agree with me or not.
Whether you like me or not.
Whether I like you or not.
Happy New Year and may 2026 bring peace and prosperity to all!
HAPPY KWANZAA 2025 (An Original American Holiday.)
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HAPPY KWANZAA 2025 (An Original American Holiday.)
Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday celebrating the culture of the African diaspora in America. It began in 1966. Today it is celebrated by over a million Americans & is growing annually.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
HAPPY KWANZAA 2025 (An Original American Holiday.)
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The answer is "No." Read to learn why.
Are Social Security, Medicare and the VA Really Socialism?
Socialists incorrectly claim them as examples of socialism They are all great and essential programs, but are not socialism. The term "socialism" is misunderstood. Let's try and set things straight.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The answer is "No." Read to learn why.
I chnaged the headline and responses skyrocketed!
Mamdani Doesn't Understand the First Amendment Means Protect Houses of Worship Without Preconditions.
Radical Socialist Mayor-Elect Uses Antisemitic Synagogue Attack as an Excuse to Blame Jews and Call them Lawbreakers. To stop the hate, it's necessary to stop Mamdani's outbursts.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I chnaged the headline and responses skyrocketed!
This morning the Hillsborough Society unveiled its first in a billboard promoting moderate and centrist political views voters care about. The recent elections like next year turn on pocketbook, kitchen table economic issues. The media covered the full press conference on Channel 10 and Fox
November 20, 2025 at 1:52 AM
This morning the Hillsborough Society unveiled its first in a billboard promoting moderate and centrist political views voters care about. The recent elections like next year turn on pocketbook, kitchen table economic issues. The media covered the full press conference on Channel 10 and Fox
"A grand jury would indict a ham sandwich if the prosecutor asked."
A federal grand jury refused to indict a man who threw a ham sandwich at an ICE officer.
I feel sorry for the poor AUSA who had to face a judge and jury .
DC ‘sandwich guy’ found not guilty of misdemeanor assault
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A federal grand jury refused to indict a man who threw a ham sandwich at an ICE officer.
I feel sorry for the poor AUSA who had to face a judge and jury .
DC ‘sandwich guy’ found not guilty of misdemeanor assault
thehill.com
thehill.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
"A grand jury would indict a ham sandwich if the prosecutor asked."
A federal grand jury refused to indict a man who threw a ham sandwich at an ICE officer.
I feel sorry for the poor AUSA who had to face a judge and jury .
DC ‘sandwich guy’ found not guilty of misdemeanor assault
thehill.com
A federal grand jury refused to indict a man who threw a ham sandwich at an ICE officer.
I feel sorry for the poor AUSA who had to face a judge and jury .
DC ‘sandwich guy’ found not guilty of misdemeanor assault
thehill.com
Ted Cruz Calls Antisemitism "Existential Threat" to GOP. Which Democrats Are Giving the Same Warning About Their Party?
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Ted Cruz Calls Antisemitism "Existential Threat" to GOP. Which Democrats Are Giving the Same Warning About Their Party?
When Democrats can't match Ted Cruz for moral courage and speaking out against hate, our party is in worse trouble than his.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Ted Cruz Calls Antisemitism "Existential Threat" to GOP. Which Democrats Are Giving the Same Warning About Their Party?
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Join us on October 30 as we launch the State Senate campaign of Brian Nathan. This is a special election: a primary on January 13, 2026 & general election on March 24.
Brian is a Navy veteran & an official in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Brian is a Navy veteran & an official in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
October 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Join us on October 30 as we launch the State Senate campaign of Brian Nathan. This is a special election: a primary on January 13, 2026 & general election on March 24.
Brian is a Navy veteran & an official in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Brian is a Navy veteran & an official in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.