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John Bonitz

@johnbonitz.bsky.social
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I'm into my two awesome kids, public service, clean transportation, climate & energy, regenerative agriculture, anti-racism, YIMBY & New Urbanism, good food, art, and other lovely things like this. Allergic to bots and scammers. Unlikely 2 respond to DMs.

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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
This morning I had the great pleasure of cracking open Heather Leah's new book. She explores the subject with verve and sensitivity. Her focus on *community* is just what we need today. THANK YOU, HEATHER! WELL DONE! . Link in first comment!
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Dix Park Trolls! What a delightful experience! Six or seven thumbs up! Be sure to search for the "Thomas Dambo" map of Raleigh Trolls. (Link in first comment.)
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
That's what I'm talkin about.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
#NoKings rally in tiny #PittsboroNC got me and 1,200 others #FiredUp yesterday! So encouraging to gather with so many neighbors who care deeply about the Constitution, liberty, rule-of-law, and Due Process. The Resistance is strong. We can't let the fascists get us down! Photo credit, Ed Lallo!
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
250 years ago today, the American Revolution began. Today, in tiny Pittsboro North Carolina, about 250 people gathered to rally for freedom, democracy, separation of powers, due process of law, and to say NO KINGS. #50501Movement #Protests #NoKings #FiftyFiftyOne
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Thank you for the succinct reminder, @johnthebad.bsky.social ! Indeed, it's so true that we are much more likely to succeed in building strong local community connections than to become billionaires.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
If we accept that non-citizens have no right to due-process, we are inherently accepting that CITIZENS have no right to due-process. Because all the bad guys need do is claim that you are not a citizen; without due process you have no chance to prove your ARE a citizen.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
How does it feel To treat me like you do? When you've laid your hands upon me And told me who you are? www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82txRCy/
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
I made this decision about a month before Musk and his minions invaded the .gov data vaults.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
How did I miss this amazing "driveway moment" by Kai Ryssdaal a month ago? www.reddit.com/r/NPR/commen... P.S. This guy served in the Navy and in U.S. State Dept Foreign Service, in Canada and China. No wonder I love his reporting so much! 🤯
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Not half. Barely a quarter.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
If you trust Elon and love Dune, DUDE, you missed the point.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
@artcandee.bsky.social you might want to share the following update. I just accessed it a few minutes ago. www.courtlistener.com/docket/69607...
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Thanks to Gavin Mooney for this great good news! www.linkedin.com/posts/gavinm...
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Prediction: This time, the "First They Came" poem begins with the "illegal aliens" and "trans" people.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
This makes sense. Bird flu is probably on the loose. I think it's a very reasonable line of logic, explaining why 45 issued a health-alert gag order. Thanks to @sharonastyk.bsky.social for the opinion, and @drjenplatt.bsky.social for the heads up.
Trumps gag order on HHS, CDC, FDA and other related agencies means you WILL NOT KNOW when bird flu goes human to human.  Or when your food is contaminated with Ecoli.  Or when there was TB exposure on your flight.  Healthcare workers won't know what diseases are spreading.
I'm going to make a bet here.  I suspect the Trump organization knows bird flu is on the cusp.  I suspect that they had a bad briefing.  And I'm willing to bet they will do just about anything to avoid having their first 100 days marred by a bird flu outbreak they know is coming.  And this is their solution.
The CDC was previously very clear that we will find human to human spread by unusual ER flu activity.  Now, we won't.  Which means functionally, the before times are over.
If you do want to try and know when things are coming joins us on Saturday night.  As always the coat slides to zero
https://ko-fi.com/s/f6ded1e669
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Ahh, memories of snowfall in North Carolina!
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
D'awww! Is this friend a Forest Cat? Here's one of mine.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Bahahahahahaha!!!
Melania Trump in a fancy hat
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
A year ago, like my 3rd or 4th tweet ever. Elon Musk is such an ass.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Snow in Pittsboro! And snow cream in their tummies!
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
🍿🍿🍿 Brilliant. 🍿🍿🍿
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Elon Musk can go eff himself.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
bit.ly/3VUcY54
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Why should I believe that the real Reese Witherspoon is here, following me?! I doubt it seriously.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Gerontocracy: Rule by the elderly.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Red Eft, aka Red-spotted Newt -- found on compost digester on a mild Autumn night after a rainy day (Notophthalmus viridescens). Seems to be a rare sighting in Chatham County, NC.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Thank you, @Katherinehayhoe.com
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
My second block! There was a time when I would have been thrilled to be "followed" by anyone associated with Elon Musk. But now, it gives me the creeps.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Welp, I just blocked my first "person" here on BlueSky. They asked what I thought of Trump, then said he'd be good for the economy, but couldn't or wouldn't explain how. Feels like AI.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
First Sunday of December, 2024, busy with decorating for Christmas.
Son and wife decorating the Christmas tree Collection of Christmas nutcracker dolls.  How many?  Too many!A very furry cat enjoying the sun from the window while tolerating the mess and disruption that is decorating for Christmas.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 26/10/2024
I've now tried six times and I can't cancel. They turned off the "cancel subscription" button. It lands on this:
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 26/10/2024
I've now tried six times and I can't cancel. They turned off the "cancel subscription" button. It lands on this:
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 26/10/2024
I've now tried six times and I can't cancel. They turned off the "cancel subscription" button. It lands on this:
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 26/10/2024
I've now tried six times and I can't cancel. They turned off the "cancel subscription" button. It lands on this:
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 26/10/2024
And now I can't cancel. They turned off the "cancel subscription" button. It lands on this:
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 26/10/2024
Hey @WashingtonPost, this smells desperate. I clicked "Cancel My Subscription" five times and it keeps bouncing me to a page that says, "Your support helps us deliver exclusive, in-depth reporting. Thank you for helping support coverage you won't find anywhere else."
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 09/10/2024
Today is PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day. These syndromes trigger a misdirected immune response, causing brain inflammation in children, leading to severe OCD, anxiety, tics, and more. It's heartbreaking and affects the whole family. Learn more: neuroimmune.org #PANDAS #PANS #Awareness
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 27/09/2024
Hmmm, I was wondering when I'd get my "join number". Being as I was #5,943,738 out of 10 million, I guess that still sorta puts me ahead of the crowd. LoL
A virtual certificate with text "Celebrating 10M users on Bluesky, #5,943,738, johnbonitz.bsky.social ‪@johnbonitz.bsky.social‬, joined on Jun 26, 2024"
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 26/08/2024
Welcome! I'm still a noob, myself. First place I've found where folks routinely share beauty!
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 25/08/2024
Thank you!
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 28/07/2024
Pollinator flower garden looking a bit peaked. So here's some color from the local 100+ year old pedestrian bridge...
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 22/07/2024
I am announcing this morning that I will not be accepting the prestigious role of Navin the Cat Juggler in Steve Martin's 2025 remake of "The Jerk".
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 22/07/2024
I am announcing this morning that I will not be accepting the prestigious role of Navin the Cat Juggler in Steve Martin's 2025 remake of "The Jerk".
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 22/07/2024
I am announcing this morning that I will not be accepting the prestigious role of Navin the Cat Juggler in Steve Martin's 2025 remake of "The Jerk".
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