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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 22h

Me too. Any execution in our name is barbaric, but this is the stuff of the bread and circuses section of The Brothers Karamazov... Truly horrible people!

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

If you are as horrified and appalled as I am by the prospect of a televised firing squad execution, here are some ways to protest: * The White House comment line: 202-456-1111 * The Pentagon switchboard: 703-545-6700 And, of course, call your Representatives and Senators!

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Sam, this omission tells me you haven't read enough 19th century British novels! #nytspellingbee

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I tried off-road multiple times, in disbelief!

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Yes, that's my next step--and calls to the White House. But my Reps and Senators are all Dems, so I know they agree!

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

NEW: The big new Aaron Sorkin film The Social Reckoning opens tomorrow with a plot centred on Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen....but we need to talk about *another* Facebook whistleblower, Sarah Wynn-Williams. And why Zuck is gunning for her.. 1/ www.youtube.com/watch?is=NP3...

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THE SOCIAL RECKONING – Official Teaser Trailer (HD)

YouTube video by Sony Pictures Entertainment

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Yeah--I looked this up last time it was a fit. Learned it's generally capitalized because it comes from a place name. But I'm sure there are others like it that the Bee accepts--I just couldn't come up with examples

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Finally got to QB on my own. Pangram 21st word. GN4L. This was my 600th QB out of 1162 puzzles. #nytspellingbee

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Why we need to overturn Citizen's United (at a minimum): a 2014 study out of Princeton showed that politicians rarely pass laws their constituents want but respond to corporations & donors. Perspectives on Politics (Fall 2014, Vol. 12, No. 3), published by the American Political Science Association

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Los Angeles and San Diego if you are not protesting after this then what the fuck?

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass response to Trump: "His statements against our city are dangerous and could potentially compromise our safety." Trump: "[Iran] can take out a city. Let them take out Lo Angeles or San Diego. This is a very small price to pay. It's essentially almost over with,"

https://x.com/MayorOfLA/status/2107315868493557945

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Congrats to UW Madison on the Nobel in Physics! He is an immigrant to the US. Immigrants make up 40% of US wins in science chemistry, medicine, and physics in this century.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 06/10/2026

The government *still* isn’t tracking how often immigration agents detain U.S. citizens. We are. 500+ Americans have been handcuffed, held at gunpoint or held against their will in Trump’s second term. Our tally is almost certainly an undercount. THREAD (content warning: violence) ⬇️

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Agree. Saw him on @arimelber.bsky.social last night and it was almost entirely unrepentant BS. I didn't think Ari was hard enough on him and I thought his self-justification of his own cowardice was pathetic.

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

For today, please add "valval" and "valvar."

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Pangrams first. GN4L. But now I'm stuck two words short of QB. Except total words, no hints yet. #nytspellingbee

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I hope he's raking it in at Renaissance Fairs...

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Yes! And I verified that you can have just one, even though it is usually plural!

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

That's truly the best explanation ever of why you'd know that word! Did he/she complete the PhD?

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Let's amplify this statement by Jack Smith in his testimony under oath to the Senate: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation." Despite GOP shenanigans, it's still the part we should focus on.

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sam, you've been too busy writing puzzles to worry about the praiseworthy verses! #nytspellingbee

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Pangram first. GN4L. QBABM... but VERY slowly! #nytspellingbee

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I hope everything is ok for you!

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Especially since "poop" is accepted (though, oddly, not its past tense).

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 29/09/2026

The Trump admin spent over $300,000 in taxpayer dollars on a recent ad where he says it's our "final battle" and promises to “demolish the deep state," "rout the fake news media" and drive out political enemies. That's concerning and likely illegal.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/27/white-house-expands-taxpayer-paid-ad-campaign-boosting-trump/

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A lie does not become truth because millions believe it. Wrong does not become right because the majority accepts it. And evil does not become good because enough people choose to look the other way. The masses can make evil normal. It can never make it right.

People Pictured in the Collage

Top Left: Donald Trump with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Middle Left: Donald Trump shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Bottom Left: Donald Trump standing alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Right Side: Donald Trump posing with Jeffrey Epstein at an event during the 1990s or early 2000s

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It sounds wonderful! I'm so glad it was a good experience for you!

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is terrifying.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

As I predicted on my podcast weeks ago, Grassley won’t run in 2028 if Rob Sand wins the governor’s race. It’s probably the only thing that will finally get him to leave.

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

One of multiple occasions where Collins is mad about the perfectly predictable consequences of her votes (see also, Kavanaugh, Brett).

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What a fun expedition! Definitely makes me want to stop in next time we're in the area! Have a great meal!

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I got it word 29 and wondered the same thing! Enjoy your day--I grew up in Wausau and spent many years in the Twin Cities. Wonderful part of the world!

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Jan Oldenburg @janoldenburg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I'm currently stuck at QB-3 also...

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Will Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is what I thought would happen "John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it" -- Andrew Jackson, probably apocryphal

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Journalists being kicked out need to get the Secret Service badge numbers so THOSE people are held in contempt.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

BREAKING: Some CNN staff have been unable to gain access to the White House. CNN reporter Betsy Klein and a photojournalist were denied access to the White House grounds in the 6:00 a.m. hour. There was no reason provided for the refusal. www.cnn.com/2026/09/24/p...

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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"House Republicans will continue to hold Hunter Biden’s feet to the fire until we have his testimony...no one – not even the president’s son – is above the law.” - Tom Emmer, 1.17.24 "Don Jr is a private citizen and businessman so this unwarranted attack will go nowhere," Tom Emmer, 9.23.26

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