Reposted by John H. OttScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 32mThis may stir up the GOP base, but current polling shows that over 60% of US voters would approve Trump's impeachment. bsky.app/profile/atru... 23210
Reposted by John H. OttScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 31mWhen it comes to invoking faith as a cover for lies, the Southern Baptists have no meaningful competition. bsky.app/profile/atru... 1538654
Reposted by John H. OttScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 8mNetanyahu is hosting and funding a global fascist international, which is getting read to convene in Israel, featuring some of the world's leading anti-Semites. It's a topsy turvy world. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comUS, Israeli and European far-right figures to gather for conference in IsraelTrump’s counter-terrorism ‘czar’, Sebastian Gorka, was scheduled to speak at conference but White House says he will no longer attend 054
Reposted by John H. OttMassimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 10hApart from being the largest amphibians in the world (reaching up to 2 meters in length), Chinese giant salamanders have some of the longest life span among amphibian: some have lived as long as 60 years. Original post 210517
John H. Ott @johnhott.bsky.social · 47mJim Bakker, the godfather of scamvangelism, is dead at 86 open.substack.com/pub/friendly...open.substack.comJim Bakker, the godfather of scamvangelism, is dead at 86The convicted fraudster spent decades exploiting Christians with bogus promises, survival buckets, partisan paranoia, and a fake COVID cure 000
Reposted by John H. OttScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 5hBrett Kavanaugh said it was perfected okay for ICE to arrest US citizens for "brief periods." This created the "Kavanaugh stop." This is how that has played out: 506 US citizens arrested in the last year, many of them brutally assaulted, by ICE agents. projects.propublica.org/american-cit...projects.propublica.orgMore Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublicaThe government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati... 46935
Reposted by John H. OttJoeMyGod @joemygod.bsky.social · 4hjoemygod.comParamount Completes $81B Takeover Of Warner Bros. - Joe.My.God.The Associated Press reports: It’s official: Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The companies completed the deal on Tuesday, ushering in a new Holl... 054
John H. Ott @johnhott.bsky.social · 5hAbdul El-Sayed Is Right. We Need an Uncomfortably Big Coalition. open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...open.substack.comAbdul El-Sayed Is Right. We Need an Uncomfortably Big Coalition.The fight against authoritarianism is bigger than one political party 001
Reposted by John H. OttKOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 7hI'm sorry, needs to be shared yourbestiemisha Michael Brown 149437
Reposted by John H. OttJason Karsh @jkarsh.bsky.social · 16hI promise you, there are Democrats in congress right now who still believe it is possible to go back to before Trump. It is not. Republicans are spending Trump’s term as Vought intended. They are intentionally breaking government in as many places as they can to make going back impossible. 321957
Reposted by John H. OttJoeMyGod @joemygod.bsky.social · 8hjoemygod.comTrump: "Let Iran Take Out Los Angeles And San Diego" - Joe.My.God.The Los Angeles Times reports: President Trump, speaking at a campaign rally Monday, suggested Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego — a comment that was possibly in jest but brought a quick... 2207
Reposted by John H. Ottray 鄺羡華 @raykwong.lol · 8hGood morning and happy Tuesday to everyone. Say what you will about Fat Satan inviting Iran to nuke Los Angeles and San Diego, as long as it's "fuck Donald Trump." 9927972
John H. Ott @johnhott.bsky.social · 7hOctober 5, 2026 heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-5-...heathercoxrichardson.substack.comOctober 5, 2026Last night, on October 4, U.S. 000
Reposted by John H. OttRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23hThe answer is no. He couldn’t care less about her or her country. He just wants to plunder their natural resources. As we said from day one, despite delusional or dishonest Republicans claiming he was going to “liberate” the people and hold elections. 1001420325
Reposted by John H. OttLuca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Made for Francisco Morozini of Venezia (1619-1694). One could pull the silk bookmark and fire the weapon while the book was closed. This artifact is housed at the Museo Correr in Venezia, Italia. 71913174
Reposted by John H. OttThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22h🔥 @anandwrites.bsky.social on Bill Maher: “Cities are unfairly labeled. A large % of (LGBTQ youth) homeless who end up in cities were failed in other parts of 🇺🇸 . Many families choose a verse in a Book over their child… cities are holding a lot of people you failed to love & take care of.” 873014723
Reposted by John H. Ott🇨🇦JOY 🇨🇦 @joycomes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Sri Lanka blue magpie Endemic to Sri Lanka magpie is a member of the crow (Cuorvidae) They are highly intelligent problem solvers highly vocal, engage in cooperative breeding, where offspring from earlier broods help feed the new chicks. Families stay together often for a life time! 13639109
Reposted by John H. OttOut of Context Simpsons Treehouse of Horror 🎃 @ooccouchgags.bsky.social · 19h 601536250
Reposted by John H. OttMelissa @justamomnamedmm.bsky.social · 19hI think we’re all just hanging on by a thread; that should be reason enough to practice a little bit of kindness. 2313
Reposted by John H. Ott𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 05/10/2026Spirit Halloween finally found something scarier than the prices. 95390001645
Reposted by John H. Ott4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026You really didn't need a study 👇 68987432104
Reposted by John H. OttRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20hPete Hegseth gave a speech in front of a backdrop that almost perfectly matches Nazi imagery. Meanwhile, Trump calls opponents “vermin” who he will “root out,” and says the blood of our country is being poisoned. We are far past left vs right. Our choice is democracy or fascism. 28689893091
Reposted by John H. OttAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23hAbdul El-Sayed on Fox News: "I think about MLK. He said this thing I always think about -- 'If your coalition is not uncomfortable, it's not big enough.' A lot of people wonder why I'm having this conversation with you. It's because there are people out there who I want to have a conversation with." 18682631905
Reposted by John H. Ottconifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026From Robin Rouby-Progressive Cartoons 243301896
Reposted by John H. Ott4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I'm with Stephen King on this. 307124792935
Reposted by John H. OttRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23hAh yes, the pneumonia plague. Just inject bleach - probably knock it right out. 5182941627
Reposted by John H. OttRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23hThe good news is that if the pneumonic plague does spread and become serious problem we have RFK Jr and Dr. Oz in charge of public health to find us some miracle cures from Trump donors for $99.99 because Trump only appoints the finest people to critically important jobs. 1181845410
Reposted by John H. OttMassimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Animals are a great example of how the world should be. Original post 311028
Reposted by John H. OttMassimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 21hShe nailed it Original post 441708375
Reposted by John H. OttScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 21hFollowing a script furnished by Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump tells voters that the evil Ukrainians are responsible for the rise in their gasoline costs because they have refused to capitulate to Russia. www.the-independent.com/bulletin/new...the-independent.comTrump blames Ukraine for record-breaking US gas prices in latest rant 139258
Reposted by John H. OttJoeMyGod @joemygod.bsky.social · 23hhjoemygod.comWH Rages After Sitcom Mogul Brutally Roasts Trump - Joe.My.God.“Sure, I’d love to stand here and talk about my deep yearning for a more compassionate government, one that prioritizes the health and welfare of its citizens. But the burden of my profession demands ... 0145
Reposted by John H. OttScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Russia’s “shadow war” against Europe has entered a new and more dangerous phase, Germany’s intelligence chiefs have warned, with Moscow plotting attacks on Nato territory on a scale not seen since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Germany’s three intelligence services on Monday briefed parliamentft.comRussia’s ‘shadow war’ with Europe enters new phase, Germany warnsBerlin spy chiefs say Moscow is plotting more deadly and provocative attacks on Nato soil than at any point since 2022 34126
Reposted by John H. OttScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Probably the most mendacious and incompetent press secretary in US history, and NYT gives her a puff piece.nytimes.comKaroline Leavitt, Trump’s ‘Machine Gun,’ Has a New Gig at Fox NewsA fierce and nimble speaker, Ms. Leavitt is the second of Mr. Trump’s former press secretaries to join the cable news network. 66017
Reposted by John H. OttScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026"Democracy has been hailed as, like, the holy grail for the last couple hundred years, but democracies are inefficient,” said [Zhao]. “If you get a benevolent dictator, it’s actually extremely efficient." Zhao has diligently and effectively pursued commercial relations with Trump's sons.nytimes.comInside a Billionaire’s Paradise With Crypto’s Most Powerful Ex-ConvictChangpeng Zhao, jailed in the United States for a financial crime and pardoned by President Trump, is now living a gilded life in the United Arab Emirates. 3013052
Reposted by John H. OttScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Netanyahu's finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, openly refers to IDF operations in south Lebanon as ethnic cleansing. 27352
Reposted by John H. OttMorgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 05/10/2026🇺🇸 Rep. Ted Lieu says there is “ample evidence” in the full Epstein files alleging Donald Trump raped children. “This is all on videotape.” 43755348
Reposted by John H. OttScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026This is not to mention Tump's two "Greenland" posts that featured the Matterhorn (in Switzerland). Not just insulting, also illiterate—this is Trump's hallmark. 811644
Reposted by John H. OttMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 04/10/2026The Russia Plague: 1643827778
Reposted by John H. OttFor the Love of Missy @missybbbobtail.bsky.social · 05/10/2026No matter how educated, talented, rich or important you believe you are, how you treat animals tells me everything I need to know about you. 1434389558