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Blue Dot in Red State

@bluedotin.bsky.social
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Retired; the blue dot in red state; midwest, volunteering & mentoring undergrads, grads, alums; Indiana Fever Fan. BS, PhD in engineering, MBA in strategy, fifty years employed in automotive electronics; Love Baroque music. Love travel, 2 kids, 7 grands.

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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 3h
(DEM Wins) Trump-backed Sen. Jim Justice tells the administration to dial back ICE sweeps Leaked audio: Ken Paxton says Trump’s convention “dropped our numbers” Eric Schmitt still won’t apologize to Jack Smith — and Fox’s Brit Hume isn’t defending him
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 4h
I am humbled and honored to stand with Jack Smith, one of a kind in ethics, brilliance, commitment, and a true understanding of what it means to be a "public servant." Truly an icon for all of us to admire and support wherever we can.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 6h
Mike Rogers has the audacity to lie to you about his plan like he didn't vote 4 times to stop you from getting cheaper medication from Canada, take $1M from Big Pharma, and vote 19 times to keep prescription drug prices higher. GTFOH.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 4h
Breathtaking and magnificent....
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 5h
Magnificent...
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 5h
Wonder what city Schmitt will be working in soon (after his 2028 losing election) in a menial job. Stunningly pious, incompetent, and totally out of place in ANY job requiring THINKING.
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Senator Amy Klobuchar @klobuchar.senate.gov · 29/09/2026
Before calling someone a “dirtbag,” the Senator should have had his facts straight. An apology is in order. Glad one of us knew the difference between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes!
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ResJudicata22 @resjudicata22.bsky.social · 12h
Cartoonist: Mike Smith
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 5h
Schmitt = over-the-top loser. Hard to believe the GOP even thought he was VP material for 2028. Talk about a lightweight.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 5h
The Role Model for ethics, clear thinking, and exemplary achievement as a lawyer. Hard to think of someone else I admire more.
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Lonewolf @lonewolf1970.bsky.social · 18h
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 5h
Wonderful view and walk. Zion is a spectacular sight for easy to challenging walks...so much to see, take in, connect with nature.
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1kr5ur43m.bsky.social @1kr5ur43m.bsky.social · 5h
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 16h
@jocelynbenson.bsky.social Ms. Benson: heard you tonight on the Lawrence O'Donnell Show tonight. Excellent job presenting your views. Best of luck in your current run for Governor of Michigan!
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 16h
(NYT) This may be a view of the future, as more Democratic Senators are moving toward supporting a human rights report on the behavior of the Israeli's in West Bank going back from now to a few years ago. This sounds RIGHT ON THE MONEY. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u...
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Democrats in Congress Embrace a More Punitive Posture Toward Israel (Gift Article)
Nearly every Democratic senator voted to advance a measure calling for a human rights report on Israel’s conduct in the West Bank, as some in the party propose punishing settlement activity with sanct...
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 16h
(The Atlantic) The disappearance of people into third countries where they have no ties continues. May Trump eventually rot in hell. Sorry, I have lost control when I think of Trump and the harm and damage he causes to people for his pleasure. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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ICE Deportees Are Vanishing Into Salvadoran Prisons
The world moved on after Kilmar Abrego Garcia, but people continue to disappear.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23h
At a time when the most influential leaders of the U.S. need to stand up loudly and clearly for the rule of law, they are leading the charge in the opposite direction. But not Jack Smith. Kudos to him for continuing to be a much needed voice of clarity.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 17h
I sure hope so...
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 18h
(NYT) A good sign of how the Democrats feel about James Talarico's chances in his Senate bid is their significant $$$ investment in Texas. A very good sign. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u...
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Top Democrats Start to Fund James Talarico in Texas Senate Race (Gift Article)
The main super PAC for Senate Democrats will begin to run digital ads in the state’s Senate race, in a sign of the party’s growing confidence.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 18h
(PBS NewsHour) (Suggest you click on the picture below, and you will see it in a larger picture.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 18h
(PBS Newshour) Overall, 45% of registered voters and 54% of independents say they will vote mostly to express their opposition to Trump. Eight in 10 Democrats are motivated to vote against Trump. Just 24% of voters and 12% of independents say they are voting to show support for the president.
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1kr5ur43m.bsky.social @1kr5ur43m.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Susan @artlovergirl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A mural in Seattle. #AbolishICE
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Layla ᎴᎳ @laylajohnston.bsky.social · 23h
A monarch butterfly visits our goldenrod during the golden hour. #nativeplants
An orange and black monarch butterfly on the yellow blooms of goldenrod
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 19h
You go, Greta!!
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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 29/09/2026
Sen. SCHMITT: We have texts saying you attended an Atlanta Hawks game in February 2024. Former Special Counsel Jack Smith: I believe it was a Maryland-Iowa game. Sen. KLOBUCHAR: The Iowa HAWKeyes. Perhaps the Senator from Missouri should have looked at these texts more carefully.
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 21h
Seriously 💥 😡🙄
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Casper, Pumpkin, Poe, Ozzy, Autumn @casperpumpkinpoe.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Cute little white mitt!! 👻
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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Every ring in the wood holds years of sun, drought and rain, artisans turn that hidden history into one-of-a-kind art no machine could ever copy.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 19h
Depressed...
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The Pie Sneak @thepiesneak.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My Daily Reminder: THE COURT HAS THE EPSTEIN/TRUMP FILES AND ORDERED THEIR RELEASE. RELEASE THEM TO "THE PEOPLE"!!! My thanks to @momcjl.bsky.social for today's MEME.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 21h
(NYT) Great piece on the ways that Trump is going over the edge, appears unsteady, and continues to be one of the best things to happen to the DEMs in 2026. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/o...
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Opinion | Trump Is Going Viral in the Worst Ways (Gift Article)
On the technological, diplomatic and biological fronts, Trump is creating a disaster.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 21h
(The Atlantic) Great article on the solid odds that the Senate will go to the DEMs in November. That will MAKE MY YEAR. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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Can the Polls Possibly Be Right?
Democrats are now favored to take back the Senate, a prospect that seemed far-fetched a year ago.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 21h
(WSJ) Hegseth announces a 20% reduction in Senior officer ranks. Who wants to bet that the people being let go are more women and more officers of color? I'd bet a bundle. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Hegseth to Announce 20% Cut to Senior Officer Ranks
The defense secretary will announce the move on Wednesday during a speech to a handpicked group of lower-ranked officers and enlisted troops.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 21h
(NYT) The Supremes have done it again. They are allowing Trump to rapidly deport people to third countries. The Court will hear arguments in December. Another loss for the good guys. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u...
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Supreme Court Allows Rapid Third-Country Deportations, for Now (Gift Article)
The court also announced it would hear arguments in December on the legality of the Trump administration policy to swiftly deport immigrants to countries not their own.
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ExamineYourZipper 🌊🇺🇸🦅🇨🇦🍁🇺🇦🌻🇵🇸🍉 @cidbarret85.bsky.social · 22h
Republican Values
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Decent Wordsmith @hmodell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
He’s actually gotten stupider since coming to Washington. Moving back to Florida or Alabama or wherever he lives won’t help. But the poor bedraggled souls who live in Alabama will surely suffer.
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
2yr old Jeff Bridges with his Dad, Lloyd, in 1951.
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Bill @bill-of-lefts.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
texans, you are going to see this clip once a week and twice on sundays until the election
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 22h
"Hey, ALL of you! Come on down. Just sit and answer a few questions, under oath, about your friend, Jeffrey." All set? Let's go...
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Ever Rouge @everrouge.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#TimelineCleanse Old man Dozer. He is my man’s retired service dog. Now he just chills. He’s 14.5 years old. 😱 We love him so much!! 💙💙💙💙 #Dog #Pittbull #Handsome #Retired #ServiceDog
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The David Pakman Show @thedavidpakmanshow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Twenty-six articles of impeachment. And that’s only the beginning.
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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 29/09/2026
Oh no! Weak men are upset about my article demanding men do more to stop abuse of women, and they’re unfollowing me and telling me they’re unfollowing me. What ever will I do??? Oh right, carry on and double down. Men: Here is my article upsetting weak men: www.qasimrashid.com/p/women-are-...
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 22h
Schmitt = asshole.
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Askme @askme99.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Dawny B @dawnbritten.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Morning fellow plebs xx
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Florida Chris @chrislongview.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I didnt know it gets funnier than a whole ass United States Senator accusing a man of being at a Hawks game in ATL when he was at a Hawkeyes game in MD, BUT... He let every media outlet know he had a big moment coming so they all saw him clown himself and watched Amy Klobuchar clean up the pieces.
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C. Scott Smith @cscottsmith.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Mountain is out and supervising the comings and goings at The Narrows Bridge in Tacoma.
Mt. Rainier and Tacoma Narrows Bridge
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
BREAKING: Fox News agrees to host a debate between me and Ken Paxton — because the people of Texas deserve it. They're just waiting on Paxton to agree. Ball's in your court, Ken.
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