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Todd R. Rossman

@mystic-scientist.bsky.social
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Philosophical counselor Pro : ecological protection, health, & education. Democrats Abroad supporter

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 6h
After trial, an Ecuadorean judge declares 32 sailors on ships that were attacked by the US Navy—which accused them of being drug traffickers—innocent on all charges, finding that there was no material evidence to support the accusations against them.
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Jueza de Ecuador declara inocentes a 32 tripulantes de barcos bombardeados por EE.UU.
Una jueza de Ecuador declaró inocentes a 32 tripulantes de dos embarcaciones bombardeadas por EE.UU. Es el primero de tres juicios que involucran a 88 personas.
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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 06/10/2026
Norway plans to introduce a law to parliament that would temporarily ban the tech at places such as parks, beaches, schools, and kindergartens, while also setting up an expert group to propose permanent national rules: arstechnica.visitlink.me/5Agx05
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AI glasses face their first major government crackdown
Norway wants time to write permanent rules for glasses that can record bystanders.
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 19h
Let's not serve Hegseth in public facilities , if he won't let our representatives oversee his activities.
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 21h
Ah our little ambassador of Goodwill in America has made the right impression again. (not) 
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 23h
"Horde what you can when lawlessness reigns" is US global and domestic policy, apparently. At times.
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What's Past is Prologue @wpip.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
49 YEARS AGO, on Sept. 5, 1977, #NASA launched #Voyager1 "On Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, at 2:16:07 a.m. PST, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft will be 16.094 billion miles (25.902 billion kilometers) away from Earth — or, the distance light travels in 24 hours, also known as one light-day "
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Voyager - NASA Science
Voyager 1 and its twin Voyager 2 are the only spacecraft ever to reach the edge of interstellar space..
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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
No thrones. No crowns. No kings. Just millions of us with ballots, voices, and absolutely no interest in being ruled. Find your No Kings event, vote early, and remind every politician who they work for: us. October 17, we show up. social.demcast.com/s/7STMY62a
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Find An Event Near You
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 06/10/2026
The big tech companies want you to believe that their default software offerings are the only option, but spoiler alert, there’s a wide array of fantastic software out there. www.eff.org/pages/i-wan...
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How to Opt Out of Software Made by Big Tech
Big tech companies make the devices we use and the operating systems that come on them. They also make the bulk of the default software that comes packed into those operating systems. But spend even
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
incredible this will get little to no coverage
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Who's really paying the price for those killer Amazon Prime Day deals?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Paramount-Warner Bros. merger was officially approved this past week. Corporate concentration means more power for CEOs — and less freedom for everyone else. Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains.
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The Illusion of Choice: How Big Business Controls Your Life (ft. Lina Khan)
From your grocery bill to your paycheck, monopolies are making you less financially secure and ultimately less free. For
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
As one who worked in IT, I advise this highly. So easy to install.
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Fukuyama's observation held one fact about social friction & phenomena from within the context of the more powerful culture that led to German re-unification. The 21st century has borne more than resentment about a supposed ideal that could have been achieved.
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
When we rationalize concentration camps, we found a numb place in the conscience of Americans. My prediction after living in the Batlics where people are still healing (or never healed) from totalitarianism? This will be generational pain.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
In Austin, a 9-year-old watched ICE detain and drive away with his mother, leaving community members to scramble to find him care. Senate Republicans just blocked a bill that would bar ICE from making arrests at school bus stops. Their cruelty is endless.
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'It Has to Stop': Community Members Condemn ICE Arrests at Bus Stops After GOP Blocks Bill to Protect Kids | Common Dreams
Republicans in the US Senate blocked a bill to protect school bus stops from ICE arrests, leading to outrage in Pennsylv
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I lived in Saudi Arabia ('10-'14) & paid attention since, to the "petro-economy"... Around 2015 fossil investment exceeded clean investment; by 2026 the ratio has inverted to nearly 2:1. Of roughly $3.4 trillion in 2026 global energy investment, about $2.2 trillion flows to clean energy. Just sayin'
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We will see many more Blue States since it is pretty easy to be not only antithetically against the present regime, but it makes clear our priorities and methods. End Citizens United , endorse weighted voting, support Ukraine, prosecute Trump, assure clean nature...
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Americans anticipate Trump's authoritarian threats regarding voting and the use ICE. Here is an example in Europe how irregularities are properly regulated. eng.lsm.lv/article/poli...
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Police have gone out to 20 election-related calls on Saturday
On Saturday, October 3, the State Police, responded to 20 separate reports of possible breaches regarding the Saeima elections, of which administrative proceedings were initiated in four cases, t...
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Baltic Takes (formerly badbaltictakes) @baltictakes.com · 04/10/2026
With almost all votes counted, Latvians have given a rare landslide to the United List of Andris Kulbergs. Of most interest to international followers: Kulbergs is very pro-Ukraine, NATO, Europe. He’s clear Ukraine must win, not just survive, and that Europe must step up to ensure its security.
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Brant Reeves @bireeves95.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Just a Friendly Reminder…..
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Unsurprisingly the Russians are paying off the Americans to take their side in the Russia’s criminal war of aggression. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...
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Eric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 03/10/2026
JUST POSTED: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have pushed a multibillion oil deal with Russia as part of peace talks that will bring profits to their family business partners. A new front for Trump-era conflicts of interest. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies (Gift Article)
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A greater crime than genocide is ecocide : we must look with our hidden eyes of understanding & act
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
We not only owe these tribes our respect & honor, but must give back what was & is theirs.
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The US colonial experiment gave rise to modern ideological state. In it we also can see a notorious pattern & then recognize it Crusades, the inquisition, and the Enlightenment, religious wars... Bigotry in sanctimonious garb. apnews.com/article/pete...
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Pete Hegseth creates a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an office of religious affairs at the Pentagon. He announced Wednesday that the office will provide “first-class religious support” and report directly to h...
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Not all Americans abandon allies nor appease dictators. Trump's folly was to use missiles that would have intercepted Russian bombing;,Hegseth's war crimes in international waters will have dire repercussions for him & and those who did his bidding.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Such a standup, ethical leader we need more of..in the next administration.
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Savchenko Volodymyr @savchenkoua.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🇺🇦 Zelensky: No matter how much Moscow tries to completely localize the production of its drones and missiles, their escalation is still critically dependent on foreign components. These are supply chains that come from Europe, the US, China, Japan and many other countries.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 01/10/2026
The American Bar Association laid out the receipts. Big donors get appointments. Big money flows in, investigations disappear, pardons follow, regulations loosen and foreign governments get favorable treatment. The article calls it an “unprecedented pay-to-play culture.” #PayToPlayPresident
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DrH @drhaup.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Sen. Patty Murray calls Trump’s $810 million pocket rescission “theft from the American people, plain and simple.” He canceled housing counseling and health research money he already signed into law, while families drown in costs. Who exactly does that help? #PayToPlayPresident @bennet.senate.gov
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Essential reading from Steve Vladeck. And he's right, this is explicitly a regime of "deportation to torture," with the express approbation of SCOTUS. Are the justices committing serious crimes under international law? Yes. They are. And they appear to be proud to enable their dictator.
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254. Four Things That (Really) Bother Me About “D.V.D. III”
“Third-country removals” raise a host of difficult procedural and substantive questions. The Supreme Court should have answered those questions *before* greenlighting deportations to torture.
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Jules⚖️📨 @northjules.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Congressman Garcia promises an Oversight Committee more aggressive than anything voters have seen, starting with the Trump family, ICE & DHS abuses, corporate corruption, & Epstein survivors. Whether anyone answers for any of it comes down to who wins November 3rd.😏 #PayToPlayPresident #Pinks
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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
3. There are billions of dollars being spent on advertising to influence voters in the 2026 midterms. Popular Information has a comprehensive system to monitor how this money is being spent. Subscribe for more original accountability journalism. popular.info/subscribe
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 01/10/2026
This article calls it an “unprecedented pay-to-play culture.” #PayToPlayPresident
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The Trump Administration’s Rampant Pay-to-Play Corruption Threatens Our Democracy
More than any president in recent history, Trump caters to the wealthiest and most powerful, as long as they are willing to pay for the privilege.
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We have our neighbor's support. We need only listen and take their hand.
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Greenhouse gases carefully watched in EU after historically hot summer www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/a...
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Half of Europeans exposed to little-known ‘super pollutant’
People who suffer from asthma are the most at risk.
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Theo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
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The Canadian Border 🇨🇦 @canadianborder.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Canadian automakers have developed an EV car that can travel 500+ km on a single charge, shows snow covered lane lines on your windshield on snowy highways, and heatmaps animals on the side of the road so you have a warning about deer and moose at night. This is for us. BRING IT TO MARKET!! 😍❤️🍁
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Project Salt Box @projectsaltbox.com · 29/09/2026
UPDATE: ICE says it bought four robot dogs for $1.3 million in part for cross-border tunnel operations. It also says the robots will help tactical teams, listen for movement inside buildings, and look on top of closets and bunk beds.
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ICE buys $1.3 million in robot dogs from Connecticut company
The agency bought the robots without seeking competing bids, and chose a version built to detect chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards.
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Music that warms the heart. I grew up very near Lake Ontario on the New York side, before that in Michigan. Canadians are my lifelong friends and that friendship is stronger than nations.
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 29/09/2026
“We believe [these age verification laws] burden adults’ rights to access lawful speech, that they can destroy people’s ability to be anonymous online, and that they are privacy and data security disasters waiting to happen,” EFF’s @aaronmackey.bsky.social told @penncapital-star.com.
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Pa.'s latest online age verification bill would restrict access to adult content • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Experts warn that, while such measures may be intended to protect children, they can ultimately wind up burdening adults, posing data privacy concerns, and restricting access to First Amendment-protec...
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Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
EVs are awesome. I have a Hyundai Ioniq 5, which has a range of 300-350 miles. I charge it at home, which is convenient, and it costs me about $10 to completely recharge the battery. (84 kWh at 12 cents a kWh) Compare that to a similar size gas car, at 25-30 mpg, which would cost $54 to fill up.
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Rep. Mike Levin @levin.house.gov · 28/09/2026
Just in case it wasn’t clear, when they say the U.S. Government’s paying for this, that’s YOUR taxpayer dollars they’re using. I’ll say this as many times as I need to: it is ILLEGAL to use American taxpayer dollars from the government to pay for candidates’ or parties’ political ads.
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Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 28/09/2026
A bad week for government and their promotion of big tech and their data centres. A good week for the public, who can clearly see the Irish government's absolute subservience to big tech.
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Derek gendvil @derekbshelby.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Italy Shows How Amazon Can Be Forced to Bargain: Shut Down Its Distribution truthout.org/articles/ita...
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Italy Shows How Amazon Can Be Forced to Bargain: Shut Down Its Distribution
Amazon is huge and powerful, but Italian workers have shown it can be forced to negotiate. Could US workers do the same?
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Effective modern train & transportation systems weren't developed in the US like in Europe. Living in the petrol-economy is a risk.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Todd R. Rossman @mystic-scientist.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
today I simply showed my ID card at the hospital because we have universal healthcare I was given serviss with a smile. if a country that restored itself from Russian totalitarianism can provide this for its citizens there's no excuse the richest country in the world can't do the same
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Michael de Adder, Globe and Mail
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