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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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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 28/09/2026

A video violation of the Hatch Act. The next Democratic Administration needs to charge Trump with every law he’s broken in the 5-year statute of limitations. Even if he claims immunity, SCOTUS will likely ask a DC court to sort out what weren’t official acts—what we didn’t get regarding J6.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

In his first year back in office, Trump supposedly made $2.2 billion. The numbers come from a filing Trump made. As his term progresses, am I the only one who is suspicious his books will increasingly be cooked, aka fake news? Example: what happened to the $400 mil ballroom donations?

npr.org

How Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term

New York Times reporter Eric Lipton discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations into Trump's conflicts of interest and whether he's exploiting the power of the presidency for self-enrichment.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

“Which one is not a Communist leader?” Would be my question.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

I wonder if in PM Mark Carney’s directive to the Canadian military to at least contemplate an American invasion of Canada if the folks at the Royal Military Academy in Kingston, Ontario, are looking at increasing the armament at Fort Henry and the 4 Martello towers; maybe with snipers and drones?

forthenry.com

History & Heritage

The original Fort Henry was built on Point Henry during the War of 1812 (1812-1814), a conflict fought between Great Britain (Canada being a British colony at the time) and the United States of…

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

By deporting large numbers of undocumented immigrants, including children, many of whom have lived here for years, while also lowering the number of documented immigrants allowed into the United States, the country is shooting itself in the economic foot.

brookings.edu

The impact of immigrants on the US economy | Brookings

U.S. net migration may be negative in 2026, threatening GDP growth, Social Security, and long-term fiscal stability.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

“The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators.” Not the court or the president.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

One thing that should be abundantly clear is that there are far too many Americans who either harbor fascistic tendencies, or are willing to go along with them to get along. That should frighten those of us who don’t much more than what Trump does, since he’s term limited.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

Reporters don’t actually need to be in the White House to report on Trump and his enablers. So why doesn’t one of them say, “Listen Mr. President, you are an employee of the American people, which includes me, and we’re only loaning you the White House. You don’t fucking own it.”

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

In September 1787, founding father George Mason, published his 16 objections to the Constitution, which he ultimately refused to sign off on. Numbers 8 & 15 are especially prescient given our current circumstances.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

At least there’s still one American leader who gets a real heartfelt welcome from a large crowd.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Have you ever seen a 9-gigapixel map of the Milky Way galaxy? This jaw-dropping zoomable image by ESO contains ~84 million stars and it's unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Original post

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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🇨🇿 The Czech President suggested that NATO would start shooting down Russian military aircraft that violate the borders. Peter Pavel noted that Russia is demonstrating its typical behavior, testing the limits of what can be done - as it did in Syria, when it tested the vigilance of American pilots:

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

I just want to know did ChatGPT manage to steal any of Trump’s crypto. Because if it did, then a big hooray!

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

And not necessarily all from Canadians in Canada. Vive le Canada libre ! 🇨🇦

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 25/09/2026

According to Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), no work is supposed be performed on Trump’s Arch. Yet when he went to the proposed site, geologists were taking core samples to see if the land could support it. Really think Trump will follow what’s in the order? And this is likely more about 2028.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 25/09/2026

Companies make money when they sell things, whether luxuries or necessities to…people…not AI. Too many people out of work would shrink the consumer base so much that sales and profits would plunge. Perhaps AI will help corporations understand the conundrum that AI poses to their bottom line.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 25/09/2026

Navatek, the company that got the contract, although the amount is variously reported as $8 million and $32 million, delivered nothing of value to the government. In addition, the University of Maine, which had (has?) a relationship with Navatek, is involved in the controversy.

bangordailynews.com

How UMaine got caught up in allegations of a bribery scheme between Susan Collins and a defense contractor

A 3D-printed boat manufactured at UMaine figured in ProPublica's report on a scuttled FBI anti-corruption investigation into the Republican senator.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 25/09/2026

Assume Trump builds his 250’ tall arch. It places a 25 story structure not far from Runways 15/33 and 01/19 at National Airport. The FAA in the next Democratic Administration should recommend removal for safety purposes since the real national security concern is the safe use of the airport.

The airport map of Washington National Airport (DCA). Trump’s 250’ tall arch, if built, will be a 25-story structure, not far from the departure end of Runways 01 and 33, and the approach end of Runways 15 and 19 at the airport. No one would build such a structure so close to the flight path of a major airport if they had a choice.

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Meanwhile in Ukraine @meanwhileua.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

With the right friend by your side, nothing is scary 💙💛

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 24/09/2026

Perhaps a "Triple H" enema would be more appropriate: High, Hot and Helluva lot. (PS: For all you young doctors out there that's an old medical term.)

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 24/09/2026

The Ottawa (Canada) City Council voted unanimously today to rename "Trump Avenue," a residential street in an area with NYC street names. Councillor Riley Brockington said no other street in his ward generates anything near the volume of “constant” complaints Trump Avenue does. The new name is TBD.

A street sign depicting "Trump Ave" in Ottawa, Canada. The city council voted unanimously today to change it. The new name hasn't been chosen yet.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 22/09/2026

India’s PM Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Canada in December to sign a trade deal. A total GDP of $6.7 trillion the two countries, 20.7% of the US GDP. By the time all is said and done, it’s highly unlikely Canada will ever fully trust the US again. Gift Article:

theglobeandmail.com

India’s PM Modi expected to visit Canada in December to sign trade deal, envoy says

New Delhi’s ambassador says leaders may also sign other defence and aerospace agreements during the trip

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 18/09/2026

Will the Nero Decree (Nerobefehl) be next without anyone to take on the role of Albert Speer?

en.wikipedia.org

Nero Decree - Wikipedia

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 18/09/2026

Seems to be a disconnect between what’s being reported in terms of public concern over AI and the top apps in the Apple App Store (Meta’s Muse followed by ChatGPT) and the Play Store (ChatGPT).

app.appfigures.com

Top Apps & Games for iPhone on the iOS App Store in the United States

Use Appfigures to track the top free, paid, and grossing Apps & Games for iPhone in the United States on the iOS App Store for free.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 18/09/2026

Interview was better in the original German. Ihre Papiere!

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 18/09/2026

That would mean going after people exhaling on days when the temperature is 45°F, or less and a dew point of 39°F to 41°F, or less because in seeing their breaths they are doing the same thing as the jet engines on airliners.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 18/09/2026

It’s similar to the method I used in the OR to make sure the drug I was injecting into the patient’s IV was the one I wanted: read the label before and read the label during the injection. Then read the label after, that way if I made a mistake I had the best chance to catch it.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Point and call technique, explained. Original post

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 18/09/2026

“A Simpleton’s Guide to Economics” by Donald J. Trump

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 18/09/2026

The Trumps and their enablers are so corrupt they are a veritable cornucopia of lawlessness. Here’s just one law that ought to ensnare the sycophants who know what goes on behind closed doors but say nothing:

law.cornell.edu

18 U.S. Code § 4 - Misprision of felony

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Semafor @semafor.com · 18/09/2026

The study estimates the sector’s carbon footprint will be relatively small compared to the AI industry’s because quantum is more likely to be used to address specific problems rather than as a general purpose technology. Read more: www.semafor.com/article/09/1...

semafor.com

Exclusive: Quantum has major emissions savings potential, report finds

The BCG Institute argued in its analysis that the industry’s long deployment cycles are more reason to plan ahead.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Divers saved a whale shark entangled in fishing rope Original post

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 17/09/2026

Faits et histoire. Qui en a besoin ?

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 15/09/2026

The other night I had an hours long “discussion” with the current version of ChatGPT on my paid plan about AI “extinction of humanity” scenarios. Conclusions: 1) possible but no percent given; 2) development of independent “context engines” necessary to avoid the 21st Century version of this:

youtu.be

The man who saved the WORLD - Stanislav Petrov - Forgotten History

YouTube video by FORGOTTEN HISTORY

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 15/09/2026

640 light years is ≈ 3.762e+15 miles, or written out 3,762,000,000,000,000 miles from Earth. 🧪

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 15/09/2026

I had a long “conversation” with ChatGPT about the likelihood AI would wipe out humanity. Result: it could happen, either unwittingly or more likely through a bad human actor with access to a sophisticated AI. My solution: an independent “context engine” to prevent the 21st Century version of this:

youtu.be

The man who saved the WORLD - Stanislav Petrov - Forgotten History

YouTube video by FORGOTTEN HISTORY

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CNN @cnn.com · 15/09/2026

Pope Leo turned 71 on Monday and was presented with a birthday cake while visiting the Vatican Library to inaugurate a new exhibition.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 15/09/2026

By cutting off US aid to Ukraine Trump took his own cards (i.e. leverage) and flushed them down one of his golden toilets.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 15/09/2026

Remember when Nancy Pelosi said, “All roads lead to Putin” which was then echoed by Hillary Clinton.

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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Supreme Court has rejected Trump’s attempt to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections. States can continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years, that have accounted for nearly a third of cast votes. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 14/09/2026

Look at Johnson’s face. He knows his term as Speaker is on life support.

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