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Old Bob

@oldbobiniowa.bsky.social

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I'm a left-leaning political Independent in NW Iowa. I support equal rights for everyone. Capital punishment is state-sponsored murder. D0na1d J6 ✝️RUⓂ️🅿️ is a felon and a con artist. Trust him at your peril. DMs by invitation, only.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 6h

I believe it's generally understood that Marco hopes, someday, to be elected to the presidency. THE NEW REPUBLIC apple.news/Aq-U-0gOCTmW...

Marco Rubio Knowingly Gave Federal Contract to Kremlin-Tied Company — The New Republic

The State Department agreed to the partnership after Oxygen Forensics’ Russia links had been exposed.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 6h

I guess the nation's top "law enforcement agency" has some security issues. That seems bizarre to me. NBC NEWS apple.news/A__Qp72O5QEy...

FBI sends warning to cybercrime group that hacked it after Dutch arrest of ‘leader’ — NBC News

The bureau isn’t explicitly tying the Dutch man’s arrest to the FBI hack, but it is using it to warn other ShinyHunters members.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 6h

Excerpt: "Trump’s White House lives in a state of permanent delusion about how the world works. It bases its national security strategy on the great replacement theory – a racist lie that Europe is being overrun by Muslim immigrants." INDEPENDENT apple.news/AS_CqMjDhRsG...

Trump and Rubio don’t know as much as they think they do — The Independent

Despite Andy Burnham’s recent charm offensive, America’s leaders will be among the last to know genuine secrets held by British intelligence because the White House is not trusted not to leak, explain...

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 6h

"I want my money back, you thieving bastards." Associated Press News apple.news/AcTcIZELDSYu...

Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads — The Associated Press

DHS has tapped $20 million to pay for campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 14h

My opinion: Iowa farmers really are suffering from ✝️RUⓂ️🅿️'s economic decisions and his ill-advised war, but most of them voted for ✝️RUⓂ️🅿️, and continue to support him. 84.5% of my rural county (Sioux) voted for him. Sadly, they are reaping what they have sown. AXIOS apple.news/Aw7LuL--7Re-...

"Brace for losing everything": Farm crisis fears grip GOP in Iowa — Axios

Iowa is on the verge of a farm crisis that threatens to wreck the agricultural heart of the state and hurt the fortunes of Republicans at the top of the midterm ticket.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My opinion: D0na1d relabels his actions to garner support, like labeling his ballroom and his "arc de trump" as national security facilities. It's phony as he11 but he seems to get away with it. Now, he's labeled political ads as "public service announcements." HUFFPOST apple.news/AV5WJrF5eQ-m...

Joe Scarborough Scolds Republicans: 'Are You Going To Keep Quiet About This?' — HuffPost

The “Morning Joe” host warned Republicans that what their dear leader is up to is actually “communism.”

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My opinion: It's a corrupt "Department of Justice," controlled and tainted by a corrupt, vindictive "president."

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I'm not a religious person. I am not an active member of any church, nor do I attend religious services. Still, I can find inspiration in the words of some religious leaders. @murielvieux.bsky.social The Bulwark apple.news/A4ZxSiJCSR-G...

‘We Are Losing Our Soul as a Nation’ — The Bulwark

What we saw in Springfield, Ohio.

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My opinion: Neither Hegseth nor RFK Jr. are qualified for their jobs. They need to be examined by impartial psychiatrists. The Guardian apple.news/As8D4IqAnQg6...

Are you man enough? Republicans bet on ‘virile, brawny’ testosterone to juice the midterms — Guardian US

Hoping to win back male voters, the Trump White House is pushing the regressive idea that one hormone could be a magic elixir of masculinity

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My opinion: Nicole Russell is "standing by her man." She fears a Democrat sweep in the midterm elections. USA TODAY apple.news/AoVWGzgYyQA6...

Opinion | Gas prices are brutal. Giving Democrats Congress would be worse | Opinion — USA TODAY

Republicans have let conservatives down on gas prices and the SAVE Act. But staying home in midterm elections would put their biggest wins at risk.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

What, exactly, is Dan Scavino telling us? INDEPENDENT apple.news/A9d8NFIcIRV2...

Trump’s deputy chief of staff eviscerated for tone-deaf champagne-popping AI post - by fellow Republicans — The Independent

‘This is precisely the midterm messaging the GOP needs from the Deputy White House Chief of Staff,’ one commentator remarked

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Muriel Vieux - The Poet @murielvieux.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We’ve lost a lot of ground, some groups more than others, we can’t let bitterness and resentment make us loose even more. Let’s not be this election’s “undecideds”. #ThePoet www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

Vote to let him know he’s BEAT!

Voting for the greater good and minority groups While I gripe a lot about progress, because it never seems to have a goal, the alternative is worse. If one wants change one has to vote for change and…

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I think D0na1d "really doesn't care."

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My opinion: I will never believe Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide. At the time of Epstein's death, in prison, D0na1d ✝️RUⓂ️🅿️ was president of the U.S.A. and had the most to lose if Epstein, in an effort to gain his freedom, went public re: child rapes on his pedophile island.

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CatDaMaMa @catdamama.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Think local elections don't matter? Ask anyone whose water, schools, or healthcare access changed bc of a midterm they skipped. Please don't sit this one, or any other election, out! Check your registration status frequently. Make a plan to vote, in person if necessary.

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My opinion: The biggest threat to national security, in the U.S.A., is a deranged, hostile, vindictive president. He attacks his own citizens and alienates long-time allies, while cozying up to ruthless dictators. THE HILL apple.news/ARHi5ij_ARcq...

Blanche claims Trump 'hasn't denied access' to White House reporters — The Hill

Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday claimed that President Trump did not deny White House reporters access to the executive mansion, after the president banned CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters f...

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

As a long-time home owner, I'm unfamiliar with the rental situation here in the U.S.A. I know that apartments rent for what appears to be astronomical amounts. Are large corporations "gobbling up" apartment buildings and raising the rents? The Guardian apple.news/AnwKfj9STTAS...

Eviction of 87-year-old puts Spain’s deepening housing crisis in the spotlight — Guardian US

Images of Maricarmen Abascal being forcibly removed from her home sparked protests and a reckoning over the country’s soaring real estate market

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My opinion: The apparent goal of the Israeli government appears to be total annihilation of Palestinians, in Gaza, and to render Gaza uninhabitable. Israel has become a terrorist state. They don't deserve U.S. support. The Guardian apple.news/AP36XaQZpSaW...

61m tonnes of rubble: Gaza aid workers face delicate task of clearing ruins concealing up to 10,000 bodies — Guardian US

Removal of war debris, in which lives, memories and unexploded Israeli bombs lie buried, is one of largest clearance operations in modern history

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My opinion: "Back to the 1960s." D0na1d is not a smart man, his reasoning is flawed, he has no smart people in his administration, and he takes advice from self-serving f00ls. The Washington Sun apple.news/A-mncjB7nT8W...

Trump Says He Has Reversed Biden-Era Fuel Efficiency Standards — The Washington Sun

The government’s own analysis of the proposed rule said the move could worsen the country’s ability to weather shocks to oil prices.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My opinion: D0na1d has been out-maneuvered by Xi Jinping, and he knows it. Crime boss tactics don't work well with experienced dictators. In international affairs, D0na1d is a lightweight. SEMAFOR apple.news/AcgquSigQQQm...

The US-China tectonic plates have shifted — Semafor

In rolling out the red carpet for China’s Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump underscored how rapidly the balance of power in the relationship has shifted.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My opinion: I'm not impressed with Joe Lonsdale, and I can find damned few areas of agreement. His suggestion that Iran might have "lured" us into striking a school, to gain international sympathy, is both preposterous and irresponsible. Mother Jones apple.news/AZgN2M6BQS_y...

Palantir’s Co-Founder Thinks We Should Be Less Judgmental About That Deadly Iran School Strike — Mother Jones

The AI-assisted attack at the start of Donald Trump's war killed more than 150 people, mostly children.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I'm really old. When I was a kid, we had a family doctor, and he made house calls. Now, I have a "Primary provider" (who doesn't make house calls) a cardiologist, a dermatologist, an optometrist, an ophthalmologist, a Rheumatologist, and a vascular surgeon. They all want to see me twice a year.😵‍💫

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

How will Congress react to ✝️RUⓂ️🅿️'s usurpation of their authority? NBC NEWS apple.news/Ao-02wEDCRh2...

Lawmakers slam Trump’s ‘unlawful’ move to cut $810 million in federal funds — NBC News

The Trump administration used a rare and controversial budgetary tactic to reject funding that would have supported research, education and minority groups.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My opinion: Countless generations have used the world's oceans as dumping grounds for their trash. Pollution of the oceans is nothing new, but the volume and toxicity of modern pollutants is vastly more damaging.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My opinion: There are a lot of extremely intelligent, honest, and savvy people in this country, but none of them were selected by D0na1d for his cabinet.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Excerpt: “The voters now have very much put that together. They associate the war with Trump. They associate the gas prices with Trump. They associate the grocery prices with Trump.” (Rick Wilson) The Guardian apple.news/A7RzQgcu8QWS...

‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes — Guardian US

Trump tries to dominate at the UN as his approval ratings plummet and even some Republicans distance themselves from him

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My opinion: An unpredictable and angry adolescent occupies our White House. The Guardian apple.news/A7eFgCjp5TVK...

White House blocks CNN from Air Force One in latest escalation with news media — Guardian US

Outlet had been scheduled to fly with Donald Trump to Tennessee for a college football game, network said Friday

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My opinion: This should be the end of it. It never should have been an issue, but for the cr00ked Missouri Republicans. Associated Press News apple.news/ACN3TUoN3QnK...

Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time — The Associated Press

The Supreme Court has turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My opinion: We can "thank" Republicans for electing a m0r0n to the W.H., can we not? (Photo taken 9/25/2026 in Northwest Iowa)

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Isn't he the weirdest POTUS we've ever had? THE NEW REPUBLIC apple.news/A6fhh0cGHStm...

Trump Edits Melania Out of Weird AI Photo—But Leaves in Natalie Harp — The New Republic

Donald Trump heavily edited the photo of himself with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with a couple major choices.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My opinion: It seems a little harsh, but I understand the bank's concern. INDEPENDENT apple.news/ApTuy61DsTUm...

CEO loses job over viral photo of family in ‘Lake America’ sweatshirts — The Independent

President Donald Trump renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America in a controversial move last month

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

He really does hate the poor, does he not?

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

"Those B🅰️S✝️🅰️RDS"! NPR www.npr.org/2026/09/25/n...

The Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checks

The Supreme Court is allowing use of a data system that Trump officials overhauled. The system has erroneously flagged U.S. citizens and a lower court found it violated federal privacy protections.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Quite an interesting article. The Guardian apple.news/AyKkBOk-1QJe...

‘We wanted to prove we didn’t need air conditioning’: the airport cooled by natural ventilation — Guardian US

At Roland Garros airport on Réunion island, the ceiling design funnels a light tropical breeze into the terminal

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Excerpt: “That building [Sydney Opera House] represents rational, peaceful enjoyment … but at the same time we have to re-announce that there are wars going on and peace is essential for any civilised society.” The Guardian apple.news/AtwUA3bKMSv-...

Ai Weiwei unveils his epic new Australian work: ‘90% of art is just garbage. Real art questions the existing order’ — Guardian US

From his farm in Portugal, the acclaimed artist speaks about war, peace, the state of the world – and his 40 metre sculpture Mushrooms, on Sydney Harbour

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My opinion: "Moscow Mitch" appears to be mentally and physically unable to perform his senatorial duties. Congressional Republicans should be ashamed for taking advantage of a helpless 84 year old man. But, of course, they are Republicans. THE NEW REPUBLIC apple.news/AogXz4kpATta...

Mitch McConnell Is Entirely Nonverbal in New Video — The New Republic

The 84-year-old senator also appeared to freeze up.

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My opinion: Will the price of diesel fuel bring down D0na1d J6 ✝️RUⓂ️🅿️ and those greedy, evil, Republican oligarchs? I'm skeptical, but we'll see what happens in November. THE NEW REPUBLIC apple.news/AqaNFcAu9SCu...

We Now Know the Word That’s Going to Bury Donald Trump This November — The New Republic

There’s a very specific demographic out there that voted Trump in 2024 but really doesn’t like spending $179 to fill their tanks.

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My opinion: D0na1d J6 ✝️RUⓂ️🅿️ caused these prices with his ill-advised war against Iran. 55.73% of Iowa voters chose ✝️RUⓂ️🅿️ to lead the nation. They're feeling the results of their votes. Iowa Capital Dispatch apple.news/AUOa6AGiLSiS...

Iowa Corn Growers Association asks for diesel relief as harvest kicks off — Iowa Capital Dispatch

As Iowa farmers begin harvesting their crops, corn growers in the state are asking Iowa congressional delegates to help lower the cost of diesel fuel, which has risen sharply with trade disruptions fr...

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Excerpt: "The same Republican lawmakers who guaranteed voters a golden age now seem offended that they were expected to actually deliver on those lofty promises." THE HILL apple.news/ABVay2_M4TPm...

Trump's approval plunges into the 20s, and Republicans give up — The Hill

With the midterms approaching, it’s clear the MAGA base is now deserting President Trump — and the GOP — in record numbers.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Stepping away from the trials of the day (for a moment) I hope you enjoy this article re: the final Calvin and Hobbes comic strip. SCREEN RANT apple.news/AK-89BVb2SP2...

31 Years Later, Calvin and Hobbes' Final Line Proves Why It's The Definitive Best Comic Strip — Screen Rant

Calvin & Hobbes remain two of the most iconic comic strip characters ever, with their final line giving their legendary adventures a perfect farewell.

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Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Excerpt: “From Lebanon to Yemen to Sudan, protracted conflict is deepening humanitarian suffering." — King Abdullah II of Jordan” Associated Press News apple.news/A8zVG6tASShe...

They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words — The Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N.

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My opinion: D0na1d J6 ✝️RUⓂ️🅿️ is a reprobate and a crook. It's entirely reasonable to expect him to interfere with the 2026 midterm elections. Only f00ls trust D0na1d to act lawfully. NPR apple.news/AGew33zvNQE2...

There’s growing concern that Trump may deploy the National Guard ahead of elections — NPR

Fears are growing that President Trump may deploy the U.S. military to polling places in the upcoming elections, despite strict state and federal laws against such a move.

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Canada may provide a solution for some Haitians who lost their TPS. @murielvieux.bsky.social THE WEEK apple.news/AQCNAscZTRLS...

Canada becomes a safe haven for Haitians fleeing ICE — The Week

After their Temporary Protected Status was terminated, Haitians are looking for new lives in Canada

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"✝️RUⓂ️🅿️ lℹ️ed, Seriously?" Associated Press News apple.news/AkBcvRH4_Spu...

FACT FOCUS: Trump made multiple false and misleading claim in front of the UN General Assembly — The Associated Press

President Donald Trump made myriad false and misleading claims during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, many of which he has repeated frequently throughout his second term...

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Sweet mother of pearl." The Guardian apple.news/Agwn71C5hQaS...

Six-year-old breaks women's world Rubik's Cube record – video — Guardian US

Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s 3x3 average world record twice at two World Cube Association-certified competitions in Wuhan and Guangzhou, according to state broadcaster CCTV on Monday. Sh...

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My opinion: Knowing what we know about the cr00ked ✝️RUⓂ️🅿️ administration, I question the legitimacy of this decision. REUTERS apple.news/AuZHI1Kt9TUS...

US halts Obamacare enrollment for over 760,000 enrollees, claiming fraud — Reuters

The Trump administration is halting enrollment in Obamacare health plans for more than 760,000 enrollees it believes were fraudulently signed up, ‌Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday, part of an ...

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Excerpt: "It is the inevitable latest move in the steady slide of the Trump regime into outright dictatorship. It is not the last move, just the latest, in a haphazard project to remove the guardrails of America’s constitution…" @houserepublicans.bsky.social INDEPENDENT apple.news/AnbCFeRwNQBC...

Trump’s media ban shows steady slide of his regime into outright dictatorship — The Independent

The US president has moved fast to create the conditions for an authoritarian regime. America can fight back, but is running out of time, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Old Bob @oldbobiniowa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My opinion: The sad truth is, ✝️RUⓂ️🅿️ is an incompetent negotiator. THE HILL thehill.com/opinion/6102...

Ro Khanna: Trump has no cards left to play ahead of the China summit

This week’s meeting is a real opportunity but only if Trump walks in with something more than tariffs and walks out with something more than a photo.