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Jeff Bazell-Derby

@jeffbazell1.bsky.social
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Amazing childhood. Ups, downs, proud of my parents, grandparents, proud of my friends, proud of my neighborhood, Hyde Park, Chicago. Kept my smile and laughter thru parental divorce. Loved school. Worked in Chicago & PDX radio/tv. Directed/edited/produced.

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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
How much more evidence do we need to see that Trump and his entire family is closely tied to Putin? Gee, could that be why DJT, Sr. keeps blaming Ukraine and not Russia? How stupid do they (djt and family) think we are? www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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Donald Trump Jr.'s Wedding Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Tied to Putin
7:56 AM PT -- Donald Trump Jr.'s wife, Bettina Anderson, says the Russian oligarch is a "dear friend" who "very generously hosted two nights of celebrations for us AFTER our wedding." Bettina says on...
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/o...
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Opinion | I’m Exhausted. You’re Demoralized. We Weren’t Built for a World Like This. (Gift Article)
A greatly underappreciated virtue of other presidents was that you could forget about them for weeks at a time.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The DJT SCOTUS is not to be trusted to rule in favor of good. www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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Guns, voting, immigration and more: The biggest cases the Supreme Court will take up in its new term
After ruling on Trump's tariffs, birthright citizenship and transgender sports bans, the justices will take up another slate of high-stakes disputes when they reconvene in October.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLOD...
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Dumb Americans | George Carlin | Life Is Worth Losing (2005)
YouTube video by Official George Carlin
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The BLM should be opening solar farms, not oil/gas leases. We're going backward with environmental safety. oilprice.com/Latest-Energ...
oilprice.com
BLM Opens 35,000 California Acres to December Oil and Gas Lease Sale | OilPrice.com
The Bureau of Land Management will offer roughly 35,000 acres in California for oil and gas leasing on December 1
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
$90+ is the new normal for crude. Thanks, a-hole.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It's not Trump distracting from high diesel prices, it's the news media. THEY control what we watch and learn, NOT DJT. The power of the press is what drives world opinion. Since the printing press was invented, then the telegraph, then radio, then tv, now cellphones and internet.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Circle of light. Notice the 'circle' created by the light of the upcoming sun as it's refracted thru the atmosphere. Stunning.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Over 65? On disability? Medicare Advantage plans? Get ready for some coverage shocks for 2027. Lots of insurance plans are pulling out of many markets because their profit margins aren't as high as they want them to be.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
No, absolutely NOT! NO GOLDEN ARCHES FOR DJT! There was a person in the 1930s/1940s who wanted to build huge monuments in Germany that stood for strength and power. His initials were AH. So many similarities between DJT's ballrooms, arches, reflecting pool, gold statues and past history.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This crook is more corrupt than Putin and Idi Amin combined. Will Dems on the Senate and House oversight committees find the time to investigate, then prosecute this felon? oilprice.com/Energy/Energ...
oilprice.com
Trump Proposes $5 Billion Fund to Rebuild Gulf Energy Infrastructure | OilPrice.com
The Trump administration has proposed $5 billion to seed a new Gulf reconstruction fund, with regional partners asked to match it for a potential $10 billion total.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPS5...
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Barbra Streisand predicts the future for America
YouTube video by Jeff Bazell-Derby
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Please, Dems, when you get all your committee chairs back next January, PLEASE subpoena Jared Kushner and find out how he got his billions. Follow the money, honey.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Good news is always welcomed. www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
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MSN
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Fortune teller Barbra. She got it so right back in 2012. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPS5...
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Just the facts, ma'am....During Biden's last two years in office, I was able to fill up my gas tank for around $32.00. Today? $68.25. Gee, I wonder what happened?????
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Husband and my pussycat, Sheba.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
@barbrastreisand.bsky.social I love that you titled your next book, "...and by the way." My favorite saying that I use on FB and elsewhere is, "...and another thing..." because I, too, believe there's always something more to say. xo
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The fascist right is rising across the globe and it's dangerous for LGBT people. www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Congrats to Marc Elias and his great legal team! He may have saved our democracy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0hf...
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ALERT: Something Just Went Wrong for Trump's Mail Voting Plan
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Which is The White House Ballroom and which is his Mar-a-lago ballroom? Pretty easy to tell that he simply wants to repeat his Mar-a-lago ballroom to The White House. Tacky tacky.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
It kills me that MAGA cultists get so pissed off about 'illegal aliens' but ne'er a word about the fact that their fearless leader in the WH is a convicted felon, not to mention his failed businesses and family's charity stealing. THAT'S documented.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
When a Republican or a tRump supporter wants to argue against the Democratic Party's accomplishments, be ready with this: www.monroepadems.com/democratic-p...
monroepadems.com
Democratic Party Achievements, Benefits and Programs — Monroe County PA Democrats
Use this space to add a brief description of your project.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Breaking News: That 'imported beef' trump talks about will come from Argentina. Didn't alot of Nazis go there after WW2? Hmmm....
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Please, if there's a god, give the American voter the wisdom to put the Senate back in the Dem's majority. Then we'll finally see some accountability action taken. Trump will have to show us how much he's profited off the Iran war and the oil prices.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozhW...
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Barbra Streisand Performs "You'll Never Walk Alone" - 2001 Emmy Awards
YouTube video by Barbra Streisand
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Beautiful Chicago today. The trees in Grant Park (Millennium) are just starting to change to Fall colors.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
East coast of Australia 9/7/26. The fires have begun.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
It appears the Democrats will re-take the House. But the senate? That's a long shot. Voters will decide when they're in the voting booth (or with pen in hand on a MAIL-IN BALLOT!!!). But if Dems take control of Congress, both chambers, they'd better show some results.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdS8...
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Barbra Streisand & Gloria Steinem
YouTube video by BARBRAJC
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
RIP Gloria Steinem. She fought for justice for women.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The US Postal Service is officially an enemy of our country. www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
yahoo.com
Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I refuse to use the services of Google Earth until they change Lake Ontario's name back to 'Lake Ontario.' Please do likewise.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
@barbrastreisand.bsky.social www.wired.com/story/democr...
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Democrats Just Might Win the Senate
Strategists in both parties have long thought that everything would need to go right for Democrats to take over Congress this fall. Their map, though, is becoming more forgiving.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I won't get excited until a day or two AFTER the Nov. midterms. www.wired.com/story/democr...
wired.com
Democrats Just Might Win the Senate
Strategists in both parties have long thought that everything would need to go right for Democrats to take over Congress this fall. Their map, though, is becoming more forgiving.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Thanks mostly to greedy corporations, politicians and overpopulation, the people of the world are nowhere near ready to adapt to more climate catastrophes in the near future. "Near future" as in 'tomorrow.'
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
@barbrastreisand.bsky.social My [continuing] new hero, Mark Elias. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V7T...
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ALERT: This is a Major Win For Democracy
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Mark Elias should be on the Supreme Court. He's a hero for democracy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V7T...
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ALERT: This is a Major Win For Democracy
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
@barbrastreisand.bsky.social I hope you had a chance to watch Hillary's brilliant talk on C-SPAN. The world lost out on one who would've been one of the greatest presidents ever. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Euif...
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Conversation with Hillary Clinton
YouTube video by C-SPAN
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
parade.com/entertainmen...
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1973 Epic Barbra Streisand Masterpiece That Took 33 Takes to Finish, Remains One of The Best Film Songs Ever
The Oscar-winning ballad became her signature track
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
What are you paying for gas? Yesterday, in my neighborhood, gas was $4.15/gal. Today it's up to $4.49.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I didn't have Farrah Fawcett's posters on my bedroom wall. I had Barbra.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
What's not on the news? The burning of the planet's northern boreal forests. This smoke over [mostly] Russia will circle the earth for years because the fires never seem to end anymore.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The solution to climate change, water shortages, deforestation, unsustainable carbon dioxide in the air and oceans, most wars, animal extinctions and most of the ills of life: Negative population growth.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
oilprice.com/Energy/Energ...
oilprice.com
Oil Majors Reap $93 Billion Windfall From the Iran War | OilPrice.com
Eight major oil companies earned nearly $93 billion in the second quarter as the Iran war and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz drove energy prices sharply higher.
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
There's a reason other than the Iran war that is keeping the Strait of Hormuz blockade going. Could it be the power of the oil companies who are making more profit from the higher crude prices?
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
ofthebrave.org
ofthebrave.org
Home - Home of the Brave
The first step in fighting back is speaking out.
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pete52.bsky.social @pete52.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
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Jeff Bazell-Derby @jeffbazell1.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
At almost 71, I still think back in awe and love of my teachers and professors, beginning in 1960 and thru my last days in college in 1980. All of them. They taught me well and all hold a very special place in my heart.
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