Travis Bear
@travisbear.bsky.social
A nice guy, trying to do good. I block the disrespectful.
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This has nothing to do with faith or observance btw. It’s just about establishing an official hierarchy of citizenship where they are on top. bsky.app/profile/mark...
Here’s the U.S. government being officially religious in a country with no official religion.
December 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This has nothing to do with faith or observance btw. It’s just about establishing an official hierarchy of citizenship where they are on top. bsky.app/profile/mark...
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“People were dying in our backyard,” said Pastor Daniel Simmons of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, whose members helped establish the Samaritan Clinic in 2007.
“It wasn’t because they didn’t want to go to the doctor. It was because they couldn’t afford it.”
“It wasn’t because they didn’t want to go to the doctor. It was because they couldn’t afford it.”
Sick in a Hospital Town, Part 4: The Last Safety Net
As a community hospital, Phoebe’s mission is to care for people no matter their ability to pay. But in a town where the uninsured rate is twice the national average, even some Phoebe employees are una...
projects.propublica.org
December 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“People were dying in our backyard,” said Pastor Daniel Simmons of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, whose members helped establish the Samaritan Clinic in 2007.
“It wasn’t because they didn’t want to go to the doctor. It was because they couldn’t afford it.”
“It wasn’t because they didn’t want to go to the doctor. It was because they couldn’t afford it.”
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Not sure I understand why the Trump administration cares about Christians in Nigeria and not Christians in Ukraine
December 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Not sure I understand why the Trump administration cares about Christians in Nigeria and not Christians in Ukraine
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Our broken child care system can learn a lot from New Mexico - the state that is leading the way in guaranteeing free child care for all.
There is no better rate of return than investing in our children.
The rest of the country should follow New Mexico’s lead.
There is no better rate of return than investing in our children.
The rest of the country should follow New Mexico’s lead.
December 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Our broken child care system can learn a lot from New Mexico - the state that is leading the way in guaranteeing free child care for all.
There is no better rate of return than investing in our children.
The rest of the country should follow New Mexico’s lead.
There is no better rate of return than investing in our children.
The rest of the country should follow New Mexico’s lead.
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I remember the phrase "they can't be allowed to melt back into society" re: the de-Baathification of Iraq after the war there. Like everything about that experience, the attempt was cynical, stupid, and botched. But there really should be a plan about what we do with guys like these in the future.
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I remember the phrase "they can't be allowed to melt back into society" re: the de-Baathification of Iraq after the war there. Like everything about that experience, the attempt was cynical, stupid, and botched. But there really should be a plan about what we do with guys like these in the future.
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Dean Martin, born Dino Paul Crocetti, son of Italian immigrant Gaetano Crocetti
Frank Sinatra, son of Italian immigrants Antonino Sinatra and Natalina Garavanta
Merry Christmas to everyone except Stephen Miller and his enablers and handlers
Frank Sinatra, son of Italian immigrants Antonino Sinatra and Natalina Garavanta
Merry Christmas to everyone except Stephen Miller and his enablers and handlers
December 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Dean Martin, born Dino Paul Crocetti, son of Italian immigrant Gaetano Crocetti
Frank Sinatra, son of Italian immigrants Antonino Sinatra and Natalina Garavanta
Merry Christmas to everyone except Stephen Miller and his enablers and handlers
Frank Sinatra, son of Italian immigrants Antonino Sinatra and Natalina Garavanta
Merry Christmas to everyone except Stephen Miller and his enablers and handlers
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9️⃣ THE NUMBER NINE TOM THE DANCING BUG OF 2025
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"MAGA Goggles," from the week of July 21
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"MAGA Goggles," from the week of July 21
December 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
9️⃣ THE NUMBER NINE TOM THE DANCING BUG OF 2025
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"MAGA Goggles," from the week of July 21
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"MAGA Goggles," from the week of July 21
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Give the Trump regime a ‘kill switch’ and they can make all of its illegalities and problems disappear. This has serious reverberations for the credibility of 60 Minutes and CBS News, journalism, & the ability of Americans to know what this regime is doing.
www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-r...
www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-r...
Snapshot: Rejecting the Regime's 'Kill Switch'
CBS News' Bari Weiss blocked a rigorous '60 Minutes' story about the brutal CECOT prison. This is not tolerable.
www.americaamerica.news
December 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Give the Trump regime a ‘kill switch’ and they can make all of its illegalities and problems disappear. This has serious reverberations for the credibility of 60 Minutes and CBS News, journalism, & the ability of Americans to know what this regime is doing.
www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-r...
www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-r...
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When a paper is owned by billionaires does it become impossible to utter the word “corruption”?
Seriously, could it be more obvious? You think this is a policy dispute?
Wake up.
Seriously, could it be more obvious? You think this is a policy dispute?
Wake up.
Opinion | Pausing offshore wind projects is a blow to America’s energy future
The need for tech-neutral permitting reform has never been clearer.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
When a paper is owned by billionaires does it become impossible to utter the word “corruption”?
Seriously, could it be more obvious? You think this is a policy dispute?
Wake up.
Seriously, could it be more obvious? You think this is a policy dispute?
Wake up.
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“I’m 84 years old. Threats against my life expectancy are kind of hollow. I don’t have much time anyway. I’m more concerned that our democracy is at risk because of the trends against the rule of law.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives
More than 100 pizzas were delivered to the homes of judges and their families this year, some with signs of foreign involvement. Judges say the message is clear: We know where you live.
www.nbcnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“I’m 84 years old. Threats against my life expectancy are kind of hollow. I don’t have much time anyway. I’m more concerned that our democracy is at risk because of the trends against the rule of law.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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And another big story today bsky.app/profile/astr...
WaPo reports that ICE is planning 7 massive human warehouses holding 5,000 to 10,000 people.
Recalls the acting ICE director 2015 statement that he wanted to see a “business”-oriented approach to deportations, “like [Amazon] Prime, but with human beings”.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Recalls the acting ICE director 2015 statement that he wanted to see a “business”-oriented approach to deportations, “like [Amazon] Prime, but with human beings”.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
ICE documents reveal plan to hold 80,000 immigrants in warehouses
The Trump administration wants to build seven large-scale deportation hubs to speed up deportations, internal ICE documents show.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
And another big story today bsky.app/profile/astr...
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Pretty sure these embassies are always closed on these days but now they’re required to bestow thanks upon great Donald for his limitless blessings
December 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Pretty sure these embassies are always closed on these days but now they’re required to bestow thanks upon great Donald for his limitless blessings
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Funny how that works, huh? [Cartoon by Joe Heller]
December 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Funny how that works, huh? [Cartoon by Joe Heller]
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All I want for Christmas is for everyone to have healthcare and for us to have an economy where everyone working full-time can support themselves on the money they make from that.
December 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
All I want for Christmas is for everyone to have healthcare and for us to have an economy where everyone working full-time can support themselves on the money they make from that.
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"Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment & threats have changed their lives. More than 100 pizzas were delivered to the homes of judges & their families this year, some with signs of foreign involvement. Judges say the message is clear: We know where you live." www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives
More than 100 pizzas were delivered to the homes of judges and their families this year, some with signs of foreign involvement. Judges say the message is clear: We know where you live.
www.nbcnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
"Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment & threats have changed their lives. More than 100 pizzas were delivered to the homes of judges & their families this year, some with signs of foreign involvement. Judges say the message is clear: We know where you live." www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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Kelly: For any leader to basically say, “Shut up. You’re not allowed to ask questions,” I don’t know who Hegseth worked for when he served as a junior officer in the National Guard, but it appears to me they were not very good role models of leadership—because this guy has no idea what he’s doing.
December 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Kelly: For any leader to basically say, “Shut up. You’re not allowed to ask questions,” I don’t know who Hegseth worked for when he served as a junior officer in the National Guard, but it appears to me they were not very good role models of leadership—because this guy has no idea what he’s doing.
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Geez, a Christmas death threat from the President of the United States.
December 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Geez, a Christmas death threat from the President of the United States.
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Ok how much did the military lose. The USPS is not a business
The USPS faces a tight squeeze. With fewer people using the mail, it’s lost more and more money: $9 billion in the 12 months ending in September alone.
https://cnn.it/4qkeNoF
https://cnn.it/4qkeNoF
December 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Ok how much did the military lose. The USPS is not a business
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To add to this, Miller is most likely lying, experts on CECOT have said the guys with face tattoos have likely been incarcerated for years; ie they are not the ones the administration deported. bsky.app/profile/bgru...
No 60 Minutes segment can be considered complete without this kind of erudite analysis on the issues of our day.
December 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
To add to this, Miller is most likely lying, experts on CECOT have said the guys with face tattoos have likely been incarcerated for years; ie they are not the ones the administration deported. bsky.app/profile/bgru...
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When other nations broadcast news that the US has decided is contraband and won’t broadcast, you know you’re living in a third world authoritarian country.
December 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
When other nations broadcast news that the US has decided is contraband and won’t broadcast, you know you’re living in a third world authoritarian country.
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The rich and powerful don’t get their wages garnished when they default on a loan. They declare bankruptcy and end up paying pennies on the dollar, if anything. Like Trump did many, many times.
December 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The rich and powerful don’t get their wages garnished when they default on a loan. They declare bankruptcy and end up paying pennies on the dollar, if anything. Like Trump did many, many times.
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Bush’s admin was corrupt, and so is Trump’s, but that’s not enough of a commonality. Trump’s corruption is different in kind and orders of magnitude greater; he is auctioning off every national institution and turning the White House into the Trump Co. There isn’t even really a historic analogue.
December 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Bush’s admin was corrupt, and so is Trump’s, but that’s not enough of a commonality. Trump’s corruption is different in kind and orders of magnitude greater; he is auctioning off every national institution and turning the White House into the Trump Co. There isn’t even really a historic analogue.
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The Republican Party changed not on account of Bush, but on account of Fox: the creation of an ever-expanding media bubble that conservatives could opt to live inside, where their every fantasy was indulged as true. This bubble was created as an instrument of movement conservatism, but consumed it.
Like virtually everyone else , Will forgets that Trump in fact ran for president prior to 2016, and barely registered. In fact what happened in between that the Republican Party fundamentally changed and most of that is on account of Bush.
December 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The Republican Party changed not on account of Bush, but on account of Fox: the creation of an ever-expanding media bubble that conservatives could opt to live inside, where their every fantasy was indulged as true. This bubble was created as an instrument of movement conservatism, but consumed it.
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