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Senator Zeitgeist

@ericbertsch.bsky.social
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Science flies us to the moon. Religion flies us into buildings.

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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 2h
Rebuking Ukraine Over Oil Strikes, Trump Says It Should ‘Get a New President’ www.nytimes.com/2026/10/10/w...
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Rebuking Ukraine Over Oil Strikes, Trump Says It Should ‘Get a New President’ (Gift Article)
Hours after President Trump said the United States would buy Russian diesel, the Kremlin said there would be no immediate resumption of discussions to end the war.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 2h
Silly moose! Skate parks are for kids! www.ktvq.com/news/authori...
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‘It’s Red Lodge’: Rescue draws crowd after moose gets stuck in town skate park
Authorities are working to free and relocate a moose that was trapped inside the skate park in downtown Red Lodge Wednesday afternoon. Latest details below:
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
National park declares a winner in ‘Chunky Puppy Day’ contest. www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/20...
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National park declares a winner in ‘Chunky Puppy Day’ contest
Denali National Park and Preserve staged a competition to see which 6-month-old Alaskan husky had grown the heaviest.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I should not be surprised by this idiots idiocy : Fury in California After Trump Suggests Iran ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San Diego www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/w...
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Trump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San Diego, Drawing Anger From California Leaders (Gift Article)
Gov. Gavin Newsom called the president “dangerous and deranged” after his remarks at a political rally, where Mr. Trump said the Iran war was necessary to “keep the world safe.”
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This immune system detriment runs counter to idiot JFK jr herd immunity tactic, yet he continues to pursue his misguided agenda: wapo.st/4rMLoFy
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Column | Measles can erase up to 73 percent of your immune system’s memory
“Immune amnesia” is a little-known — and potentially devastating — consequence of measles.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I ordered a doormat through Amazon and the delivery guy didn’t know where to drop it.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Fucking Walgreens! Who are they to tell me to “be kind?” I hate these goddamn signs.
Stupid “be kind” sign.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
If these Middle Eastern airlines are unable to keep religion out of the cockpit then all of us need to stay out of their airplanes . Here’s the latest. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09...
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Here’s the latest.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Sen Mike Lee (R-UT) is a reprehensible human being : www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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GOP senator blocks bill to stop Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center
The bipartisan effort to ban the demolition of presidential memorials was thwarted in the Senate by an objection from Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah).
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
His Novel Had a Shot at a Top Book Prize. Then Someone Ran an A.I. Test. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/w...
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His Novel Had a Shot at a Top Book Prize. Then Someone Ran an A.I. Test. (Gift Article)
“It Was Either That Or Die,” by the Haitian-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien, was the hit of the French literary season. Now it has been pulled from the shortlist for a prestigious prize.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I realize that I am in the minority here But I really do not like those popular “Word Signs.” The ones that say “Grateful!” “Home” “Be Kind” Etc It’s an intrusion into my private thoughts. I feel that I do not need constant reminder of what to think & how to behave.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Yay!
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Antisemitism will never go away. It should, but it won’t.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Had left knee replacement 3 months ago. Supposed to take 2 grams of amoxicillin prior to dental work. Forgot to do so. 2 weeks ago And now I keep imagining that my knee is infected.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This post Posted yesterday Was meant to inspire outrage. I got none. Why not?
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“Last Quake” Struck me as this will be the last earthquake forever. Wouldn’t that be nice? But then kind of boring especially after the mountains weather/erode down and there’s nothing but plains. No more downhill skiing, no mountain climbing, etc.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
End of an era! wapo.st/4jaXGW7
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Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway
“Father Time always wins,” the legendary investor said. Buffet will become chairman emeritus while his son Howard takes over as chair.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Full black voter turnout equals 43%. Why bother ? Stung by Voting Rights Decision, Many Black Southerners Plan for November www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/u...
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Democrats Hope Voting Rights Decision Will Drive Black Turnout in South
Black Democratic candidates for governor, the Senate and the House are hoping that attacks on Black representation will bring out Black voters in November.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
All those pesky rules were just (cough!) made up (cough! Cough!) nonsense (Cough! Cough! Cough!) anyhow! (Spits up blood & 🩸 mucous!)
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
E.P.A. Expected to Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/c...
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E.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants (Gift Article)
Generation of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I can fertilize my lawn & garden today Or Go for a hike Or Ride an e-bike along the river. My new knee needs testing.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Biden’s economy 2021 : 6.2% 2022 : 2.5% 2023 : 2.9% 2024 : 2.8% Trump economy 2025 : 2.1% 2026 : 1.8% 1st qtr 2026 : 1.5% 2nd qtr
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Caramelized Garlic Fish cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7890...
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Caramelized Garlic Fish
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Wow! The reading of the names of 9/11 victims is so very touching. I can’t help but to cry the entire time. All those innocent people!
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Only one commenter mentions the stress of high protein on our kidneys. There’s a balance we each must seek. wapo.st/3SGhypr
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Column | The truth about how much protein your body can absorb in one meal
Conventional wisdom says you can use only 30 grams of protein at once. Scientists say that’s a myth.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Saudi Oil Exports Plunge as Spread of War Shuts Off Shipping Routes www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/b...
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Saudi Oil Exports Plunge as Spread of War Shuts Off Shipping Routes (Gift Article)
With few good options for safely shipping oil, Saudi Arabia’s exports have plunged to a 13-year low.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Sneezing! No more sneezing. All sneezing will stop from this human.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Trump Ordered Up 660 Million Pounds of Mystery Meat: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/o...
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Opinion | Why Did Trump Order Up 660 Million Pounds of Mystery Meat? (Gift Article)
On second thought, I’m not that hungry.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Nathan Fielder’s documentary on Elizabeth Holmes reveals that Elizabeth teams up with Aimee Bock in order to develop a blood based child nutrition program.
It’s true!
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Why am I following a guy who allows no comments? Unfollowed!
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Watching “Taken” on Amazon Prime The flawed premise of an Army Commando being involuntarily enlisted in an elite strike force after his Sister is executed by a “bad guy” is most implausible. But then The drug lord bad guy is placed on a container ship somewhere on the high seas.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Hold on! Apple is about to unveil the latest & greatest innovation ever!! A folding iPhone!!! Wow!!!! This is truly a breakthrough concept. Leave it to Apple to deliver such a life changing product. Thank you, Apple!
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
You can bet your sweet bippy that there’ll be no negative stories regarding the White House. “60 Minutes’ Prepares for a High-Pressure Premiere After Its Turbulent Shake-Up www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/b...
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‘60 Minutes’ Prepares for a High-Pressure Premiere After Its Turbulent Shake-Up (Gift Article)
Nick Bilton, the new executive producer, has begun to put his stamp on the show. Up first: an exclusive interview with an officer who was aboard the F-15 fighter shot down over Iran.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The presentation of this article seems neutral and fact based BUT then the representation of Dan Bongino as a credible source/opinion stears the entire thing towards it being a hack / hit piece. Inside the D.O.J.’s Investigation of Fauci and Other Virus Scientists www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/h...
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Inside the D.O.J.’s Investigation of Fauci and Other Virus Scientists (Gift Article)
As Dr. Anthony Fauci has faced public scrutiny from congressional Republicans, the D.O.J. has pursued a quieter and more expansive effort against a wider circle of researchers.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This guy, this administration, is the argument for separation of church and state.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Cunt Trump Moves to Strip Tax Exemption From Schools That Aid Minority Students www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/b...
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Schools Giving Aid to Minority Students Could Lose Tax Exemptions Under Trump’s New Rules (Gift Article)
The Treasury Department released rules that would prevent schools with race-based programs from qualifying for tax-exempt status, a threat to both higher education and other private schools.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
What most people don’t realize is that Gloria Steinem, by kicking open doors in the workplace for women to become something more than secretaries, doubled the productivity of the American workforce.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Oh no! Another very shitty Republican deregulation : Companies Can Tell Investors Less Under Proposed S.E.C. Rules www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/b...
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Companies Can Tell Investors Less Under Proposed S.E.C. Rules (Gift Article)
Fewer audit and disclosure requirements could reduce costs, but experts say they could also help disguise fraud or financial stress.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Holy WOW! Today’s Reacher is excellent, action packed and one v thrilling scene after another. This isn’t intellectual entertainment - ITS ACTION PACKED GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!!
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Richard Waite @waiterich.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Misinformation. Better-informed poasters will surely note that 95%+ of methane from ruminant livestock is belched and leaves through the front end of the animal.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Wordt decision yet from the worst Supreme Court ever: Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/u...
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Supreme Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now (Gift Article)
The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
FedEx has diminished their once excellent customer service to a withering wisp of 💩. It’s too bad & sad.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
You complain about seeing thorny rose bushes; Me, I rejoice and give thanks to the gods That thorns have roses. -Alphonse Karr, 1853 Or: People complain of rose bushes being filled with thorns. While I choose to celebrate that thorn bushes are filled with roses.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that this is the first strong indication for a Trump induced recession.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Years as Americans Tighten Wallets www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/b...
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Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Years as Americans Tighten Wallets (Gift Article)
Walmart and other big U.S. retailers have warned that consumers were being cautious, even if household balance sheets seemed healthy.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Noticing that a disproportionate # of Dodge cars get wrecked in the current Reacher series.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Gift article. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Why is it that at every opportunity to act in an awful manner to each other we take it?
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Mining Claims Staked on Land That Trump Cut From Monuments www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/c...
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Mining Claims Staked on Land That Trump Cut From Monuments
Prospectors are eyeing mineral deposits within the former boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah.
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Senator Zeitgeist @ericbertsch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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Trump Administration Moves to Allow Logging in Pristine National Forests
The move to repeal the ‘roadless rule’ would pave the way for road construction and logging in nearly 45 million acres of untouched back country.
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