GrumpyOldGeek
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I can’t think of a better person to sing Berry’s praises than Bill McKibben: www.commondreams.org/opinion/wend...
The Blessings of Wendell Berry in a World Cursed by Men Like Elon Musk | Common Dreams
Musk indulges in the kind of fantasy that drove Berry to distraction (and to work)—all about control and domination, all done by the few to the many, utterly ignorant of context. Immodest in every way...
www.commondreams.org
September 1, 2026 at 10:50 PM
I can’t think of a better person to sing Berry’s praises than Bill McKibben: www.commondreams.org/opinion/wend...
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Biden handed off an America where gas was $3.08 a gallon. Beef was $5.50 a pound. Unemployment was 4.0%. Inflation was down to 3.0% while wage growth was up to 4.1%.
The Infrastructure, CHIPS, and Inflation Reduction Acts were creating jobs and bringing back manufacturing.
And then ...
The Infrastructure, CHIPS, and Inflation Reduction Acts were creating jobs and bringing back manufacturing.
And then ...
All Trump had to do was nothing
He didn't have to be a failure. He just couldn't help himself.
www.unchartedblue.com
August 24, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Biden handed off an America where gas was $3.08 a gallon. Beef was $5.50 a pound. Unemployment was 4.0%. Inflation was down to 3.0% while wage growth was up to 4.1%.
The Infrastructure, CHIPS, and Inflation Reduction Acts were creating jobs and bringing back manufacturing.
And then ...
The Infrastructure, CHIPS, and Inflation Reduction Acts were creating jobs and bringing back manufacturing.
And then ...
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MS NOW EXCLUSIVE: Trump aide Natalie Harp worked at the White House without security clearance for a year
ms.now/news/trump-aide-natalie-harp-worked-at-the-white-house-without-security-clearance-for-a-year
ms.now/news/trump-aide-natalie-harp-worked-at-the-white-house-without-security-clearance-for-a-year
Trump aide Natalie Harp worked at the White House without security clearance for a year
The close aide to the president, known to filter much of the information reaching the commander-in-chief, ultimately relented in recent months after pressure from White House staff.
ms.now
August 19, 2026 at 10:40 PM
MS NOW EXCLUSIVE: Trump aide Natalie Harp worked at the White House without security clearance for a year
ms.now/news/trump-aide-natalie-harp-worked-at-the-white-house-without-security-clearance-for-a-year
ms.now/news/trump-aide-natalie-harp-worked-at-the-white-house-without-security-clearance-for-a-year
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NEW: The weaponization of government power and resources to target, intimidate, punish or reward certain individuals, groups or corporations based on their political loyalty is one of the most glaring crises we face today.
Here are six reforms we should consider.
Here are six reforms we should consider.
6 potential reforms to protect against government weaponization - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
One of the most glaring crises we face today is the weaponization of government power. These are 6 potential reforms to protect against that.
www.citizensforethics.org
July 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
NEW: The weaponization of government power and resources to target, intimidate, punish or reward certain individuals, groups or corporations based on their political loyalty is one of the most glaring crises we face today.
Here are six reforms we should consider.
Here are six reforms we should consider.
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An ICE detention center employee shot a woman on Thursday night after a protest outside an ICE facility in Aurora, Colorado.
A GEO Group employee, Brandon Booth, was arrested on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder and other charges.
A GEO Group employee, Brandon Booth, was arrested on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder and other charges.
ICE contractor arrested for shooting protester
Colorado police booked a GEO Group detention center employee for attempted murder.
www.motherjones.com
July 17, 2026 at 9:10 PM
An ICE detention center employee shot a woman on Thursday night after a protest outside an ICE facility in Aurora, Colorado.
A GEO Group employee, Brandon Booth, was arrested on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder and other charges.
A GEO Group employee, Brandon Booth, was arrested on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder and other charges.
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the third in a week. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Man killed by truck as he fled immigration agents in St. Augustine
Third ICE-involved death in a week confirmed after fatal St. Augustine crash. National outrage grows over enforcement and deaths
www.miamiherald.com
July 14, 2026 at 8:43 PM
the third in a week. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
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ICE agents in Maine killed a father on his way to work yesterday: Joan Sebastian Guerrero, 26.
The week before, agents killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, a father of three.
The Trump administration isn't returning America to a nostalgic past. It's plunging families into a horrific present.
The week before, agents killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, a father of three.
The Trump administration isn't returning America to a nostalgic past. It's plunging families into a horrific present.
July 14, 2026 at 2:39 PM
ICE agents in Maine killed a father on his way to work yesterday: Joan Sebastian Guerrero, 26.
The week before, agents killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, a father of three.
The Trump administration isn't returning America to a nostalgic past. It's plunging families into a horrific present.
The week before, agents killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, a father of three.
The Trump administration isn't returning America to a nostalgic past. It's plunging families into a horrific present.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton appears to have used an address where he didn't live while voting in 6 elections in the past 2 years, violating election laws...
...maybe someone should look into potential mortgage fraud, since GOP is happy targeting Trump's foes on that.
https://bit.ly/4vPC0lM
...maybe someone should look into potential mortgage fraud, since GOP is happy targeting Trump's foes on that.
https://bit.ly/4vPC0lM
Ken Paxton Vowed to Crack Down on “Illegal Voting.” He May Have Violated Texas Election Law.
The Texas attorney general appears to have used an address where he did not live while voting in six elections in the past two years — despite his warning voters that “it is illegal to misrepresent yo...
www.propublica.org
July 7, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Texas AG Ken Paxton appears to have used an address where he didn't live while voting in 6 elections in the past 2 years, violating election laws...
...maybe someone should look into potential mortgage fraud, since GOP is happy targeting Trump's foes on that.
https://bit.ly/4vPC0lM
...maybe someone should look into potential mortgage fraud, since GOP is happy targeting Trump's foes on that.
https://bit.ly/4vPC0lM
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MS NOW EXCLUSIVE: Former special counsel Jack Smith speaks out in first interview with @nicollewallace.bsky.social
"I think we are facing an attack on the rule of law that is different in kind and scope to anything I've seen in my lifetime."
"I think we are facing an attack on the rule of law that is different in kind and scope to anything I've seen in my lifetime."
July 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM
MS NOW EXCLUSIVE: Former special counsel Jack Smith speaks out in first interview with @nicollewallace.bsky.social
"I think we are facing an attack on the rule of law that is different in kind and scope to anything I've seen in my lifetime."
"I think we are facing an attack on the rule of law that is different in kind and scope to anything I've seen in my lifetime."
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My resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision now has 88 co-sponsors! (You can view the full list at: congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/122)
I won’t stop fighting to get it across the finish line.
I won’t stop fighting to get it across the finish line.
July 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM
My resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision now has 88 co-sponsors! (You can view the full list at: congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/122)
I won’t stop fighting to get it across the finish line.
I won’t stop fighting to get it across the finish line.
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The richest man owns X.
The second and third richest men control Google.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
The seventh richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
And now the sixth richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros.
See the problem here?
The second and third richest men control Google.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
The seventh richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
And now the sixth richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros.
See the problem here?
June 20, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The richest man owns X.
The second and third richest men control Google.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
The seventh richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
And now the sixth richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros.
See the problem here?
The second and third richest men control Google.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
The seventh richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
And now the sixth richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros.
See the problem here?
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Nationalize SpaceX.
June 17, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Nationalize SpaceX.
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Federal judge refuses to block Trump exec order to limit mail-in voting bcuz the USPS has yet to implement it. ”Plaintiffs may, of course, renew their motions if and when those future actions occur.” So wait until people are hurt by this in an election and THEN sue? A ruling for a dictator to love.
May 28, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Federal judge refuses to block Trump exec order to limit mail-in voting bcuz the USPS has yet to implement it. ”Plaintiffs may, of course, renew their motions if and when those future actions occur.” So wait until people are hurt by this in an election and THEN sue? A ruling for a dictator to love.
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France passed a law requiring solar panels on every parking lot with more than 80 spaces.
Equals 10 nuclear reactors
Reduces heat island, shades cars
The US -- 800 million parking spaces. Most of them are uncovered asphalt sitting in direct sunlight.
Why aren't we doing this?
Equals 10 nuclear reactors
Reduces heat island, shades cars
The US -- 800 million parking spaces. Most of them are uncovered asphalt sitting in direct sunlight.
Why aren't we doing this?
April 15, 2026 at 5:09 PM
France passed a law requiring solar panels on every parking lot with more than 80 spaces.
Equals 10 nuclear reactors
Reduces heat island, shades cars
The US -- 800 million parking spaces. Most of them are uncovered asphalt sitting in direct sunlight.
Why aren't we doing this?
Equals 10 nuclear reactors
Reduces heat island, shades cars
The US -- 800 million parking spaces. Most of them are uncovered asphalt sitting in direct sunlight.
Why aren't we doing this?
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In his @status.news newsletter @oliverdarcy.bsky.social reports the White House got Getty to delete this photo (from a Thanksgiving White House PHOTO-OP STUNT) because Karoline Leavitt was offended
It ran only in a Swiss newspaper. It would be a shame if you retweeted and Streisanded it
It ran only in a Swiss newspaper. It would be a shame if you retweeted and Streisanded it
March 31, 2026 at 2:32 AM
In his @status.news newsletter @oliverdarcy.bsky.social reports the White House got Getty to delete this photo (from a Thanksgiving White House PHOTO-OP STUNT) because Karoline Leavitt was offended
It ran only in a Swiss newspaper. It would be a shame if you retweeted and Streisanded it
It ran only in a Swiss newspaper. It would be a shame if you retweeted and Streisanded it
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👀 A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reveal data that will show whether it has so dramatically tipped bond hearings against ICE detainees that they're now unconstitutional.
Some notable fox-henhouse metaphors here:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Some notable fox-henhouse metaphors here:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
March 16, 2026 at 6:35 PM
👀 A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reveal data that will show whether it has so dramatically tipped bond hearings against ICE detainees that they're now unconstitutional.
Some notable fox-henhouse metaphors here:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Some notable fox-henhouse metaphors here:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Trump’s policies are forcing U.S. manufacturers to build only vehicles that no one in the world wants. We’re all going to end up driving Chinese cars after American companies are driven to ruin. …
Honda Cancels All Three U.S.-Built EVs as It Expects to Lose up to $15.8 Billion
The development and sale of the Honda 0-Series SUV, 0-Series Saloon, and the Acura RSX are being canceled, with Honda calling out tariffs and U.S. policy.
www.caranddriver.com
March 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Trump’s policies are forcing U.S. manufacturers to build only vehicles that no one in the world wants. We’re all going to end up driving Chinese cars after American companies are driven to ruin. …
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It took us 600 years to realize this was a prophecy
February 18, 2026 at 3:13 PM
It took us 600 years to realize this was a prophecy
I had two teeth extracted today.
I watched the Bondi Congressional hearing.
Don’t know which was worse.
Thank FSM for Novocaine and the mute button.
I watched the Bondi Congressional hearing.
Don’t know which was worse.
Thank FSM for Novocaine and the mute button.
February 11, 2026 at 10:13 PM
I had two teeth extracted today.
I watched the Bondi Congressional hearing.
Don’t know which was worse.
Thank FSM for Novocaine and the mute button.
I watched the Bondi Congressional hearing.
Don’t know which was worse.
Thank FSM for Novocaine and the mute button.
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An image we won't soon forget. Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to look at Epstein survivors pictured behind her on the Hill today.
February 11, 2026 at 9:28 PM
An image we won't soon forget. Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to look at Epstein survivors pictured behind her on the Hill today.
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NEW: The FBI’s search of a Georgia campaign office and seizure of material on the 2020 presidential election was prompted by a referral sent by a former campaign lawyer for Trump, according to an affidavit among the documents related to the search unsealed by the DOJ.
www.ms.now/news/court-d...
www.ms.now/news/court-d...
February 10, 2026 at 10:17 PM
NEW: The FBI’s search of a Georgia campaign office and seizure of material on the 2020 presidential election was prompted by a referral sent by a former campaign lawyer for Trump, according to an affidavit among the documents related to the search unsealed by the DOJ.
www.ms.now/news/court-d...
www.ms.now/news/court-d...
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Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
January 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.