Grumpy Teacher
@grumpyteacher.bsky.social
I am a waterman, teacher, foodie, and political junkie living on Whidbey Island, WA.
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New IVP poll for California Governor; Becerra jumps ahead. Link to details about this poll ivn.us/posts/breaki...
April 21, 2026 at 4:23 AM
New IVP poll for California Governor; Becerra jumps ahead. Link to details about this poll ivn.us/posts/breaki...
Great side conversation/ debate in my classroom today. What type of apocalypse would you rather live through and why? Nuclear, Zombie or Robot. Discuss
March 10, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Great side conversation/ debate in my classroom today. What type of apocalypse would you rather live through and why? Nuclear, Zombie or Robot. Discuss
This guy deserved it!
MAGA Adult Male assaults Texas High School students protesting ICE
February 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
This guy deserved it!
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Not in the Epstein files:
- trans people
- migrants and asylum seekers
- people who arrive in small boats
- benefits claimants
In the Epstein files:
- rich white guys who tell you (or pay people to tell you) to hate the people above
- trans people
- migrants and asylum seekers
- people who arrive in small boats
- benefits claimants
In the Epstein files:
- rich white guys who tell you (or pay people to tell you) to hate the people above
February 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Not in the Epstein files:
- trans people
- migrants and asylum seekers
- people who arrive in small boats
- benefits claimants
In the Epstein files:
- rich white guys who tell you (or pay people to tell you) to hate the people above
- trans people
- migrants and asylum seekers
- people who arrive in small boats
- benefits claimants
In the Epstein files:
- rich white guys who tell you (or pay people to tell you) to hate the people above
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pulling this reflection on white silence/fear over here, too:
January 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
pulling this reflection on white silence/fear over here, too:
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Civic Shutdown Protocol-Strategies to make actions by ICE in municipalities unsustainable. There are things the city must do, and things citizens must do.
Share with your mayor/city manager if ICE is likely to attack people in your area. Share widely so citizens will know what to do, too.
Share with your mayor/city manager if ICE is likely to attack people in your area. Share widely so citizens will know what to do, too.
What We Do to Fight Back: The Strategy ICE Can’t Outrun
The Civic Shutdown Protocol. A standing, nonviolent, civilian response to federal terror operations
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January 12, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Civic Shutdown Protocol-Strategies to make actions by ICE in municipalities unsustainable. There are things the city must do, and things citizens must do.
Share with your mayor/city manager if ICE is likely to attack people in your area. Share widely so citizens will know what to do, too.
Share with your mayor/city manager if ICE is likely to attack people in your area. Share widely so citizens will know what to do, too.
Hot Take: Mark Knopfler is a better songwriter than Bruce Springsteen
January 9, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Hot Take: Mark Knopfler is a better songwriter than Bruce Springsteen
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Someone is buying up American starter homes and pricing you out. But it’s not who you’ve been told. #EconSky #Housing #PolSky #RonanFarrow
November 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Someone is buying up American starter homes and pricing you out. But it’s not who you’ve been told. #EconSky #Housing #PolSky #RonanFarrow
Since members can add or remove their name multiple times to the Epstein discharge petition a few of the Dems or Reps on it should remove their names and take away MAGA Mikes reason for not swearing in Grivalja. Then once she is sworn in resign the petition and get it over the line.
October 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Since members can add or remove their name multiple times to the Epstein discharge petition a few of the Dems or Reps on it should remove their names and take away MAGA Mikes reason for not swearing in Grivalja. Then once she is sworn in resign the petition and get it over the line.
Tiny Langley, WA on whidbey island says No Kings!
June 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Tiny Langley, WA on whidbey island says No Kings!
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Sobering words but so true.
June 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Sobering words but so true.
WTAF????
Holy cow
Sen. Alex Padilla was just removed from Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles (video: Bill Melugin/Fox News)
June 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
WTAF????
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Check out my latest piece on why due process matters and its historical context
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Why Due Process Matters
It is not about the individuals, it is about all of us.
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April 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Check out my latest piece on why due process matters and its historical context
nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
Check out my latest piece on why due process matters and its historical context
nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
Why Due Process Matters
It is not about the individuals, it is about all of us.
nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com
April 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Check out my latest piece on why due process matters and its historical context
nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
Some thoughts after teaching my students about the rise of fascism.
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History sometimes rhymes
Or in this case Lip Syncs...
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April 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Some thoughts after teaching my students about the rise of fascism.
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April 19- Whidbey Island 98260 Large protest, then SHOTS FIRED from ‘Trump’ house to intimidate.
April 19- Whidbey Island 98260 Large protest, then SHOTS FIRED from ‘Trump’ house to intimidate.
April 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
@meidastouch.com @maddow.msnbc.com @maddowblog.msnbc.com @murray.senate.gov @ricklarson.bsky.social @democracynow.org @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social
April 19- Whidbey Island 98260 Large protest, then SHOTS FIRED from ‘Trump’ house to intimidate.
April 19- Whidbey Island 98260 Large protest, then SHOTS FIRED from ‘Trump’ house to intimidate.
Hi All- Wanted t share a few thoughts about our current situation. I decided to start a substack focusing on politics, history ad teaching our youth
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A Path Forward
A new Commitment to the Future for the Democratic Party
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April 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Hi All- Wanted t share a few thoughts about our current situation. I decided to start a substack focusing on politics, history ad teaching our youth
cartermccoy.substack.com/p/a-path-for...
cartermccoy.substack.com/p/a-path-for...
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Can’t wait for the updated exhibits at the Holocaust Museum that explain how hiding Jews in basements violated Dutch health and safety codes
Amid anti-DEI push, National Park Service rewrites history of Underground Railroad
Since Trump took office, the park service, an agency charged with preserving American history, has changed how its website describes key moments from slavery to Jim Crow
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April 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Can’t wait for the updated exhibits at the Holocaust Museum that explain how hiding Jews in basements violated Dutch health and safety codes
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When you're added to the Houthi PC Small Group Chat
March 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
When you're added to the Houthi PC Small Group Chat
@cantwell.senate.gov please vote against this awful CR!! Demand a clean one!!!
Signed,
A constituent and Voter from Island Co., WA
Signed,
A constituent and Voter from Island Co., WA
March 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
@cantwell.senate.gov please vote against this awful CR!! Demand a clean one!!!
Signed,
A constituent and Voter from Island Co., WA
Signed,
A constituent and Voter from Island Co., WA
@marketplace.org I’m sorry but using Kate Bush’s “keep running up that hill” as the outtro music for a story about student loans when you talk about how much rougher it will be for borrowers is just cruel.
March 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
@marketplace.org I’m sorry but using Kate Bush’s “keep running up that hill” as the outtro music for a story about student loans when you talk about how much rougher it will be for borrowers is just cruel.
7. Protect our privacy and create framework for AI.
8. Universal Basic Income of $1000/mo for all Americans
9. Comprehensive immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship
10. Invest in the future- green infrastructure, HS rail, electric charging station, renewables, etc.
3/3
8. Universal Basic Income of $1000/mo for all Americans
9. Comprehensive immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship
10. Invest in the future- green infrastructure, HS rail, electric charging station, renewables, etc.
3/3
March 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
7. Protect our privacy and create framework for AI.
8. Universal Basic Income of $1000/mo for all Americans
9. Comprehensive immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship
10. Invest in the future- green infrastructure, HS rail, electric charging station, renewables, etc.
3/3
8. Universal Basic Income of $1000/mo for all Americans
9. Comprehensive immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship
10. Invest in the future- green infrastructure, HS rail, electric charging station, renewables, etc.
3/3
2. Free and fair elections- Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights act.
3. Overturn Citizens United
4. Court Reform - Term Limits, enforceable ethics codes
5. Medicare for All
6. Forgive Student Debt and make all public colleges and universities free.
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3. Overturn Citizens United
4. Court Reform - Term Limits, enforceable ethics codes
5. Medicare for All
6. Forgive Student Debt and make all public colleges and universities free.
2/
March 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
2. Free and fair elections- Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights act.
3. Overturn Citizens United
4. Court Reform - Term Limits, enforceable ethics codes
5. Medicare for All
6. Forgive Student Debt and make all public colleges and universities free.
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3. Overturn Citizens United
4. Court Reform - Term Limits, enforceable ethics codes
5. Medicare for All
6. Forgive Student Debt and make all public colleges and universities free.
2/