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Rocky Macy

@parock23.bsky.social

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Progressive Dem, retired educator and social worker. Father of three, grandfather of six. Living in south central Missouri. Interested in politics, travel, genealogy, and history. My daily blog - "Pa Rock's Ramble" - has been in existence 18 years.

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 5h

The state of Tennessee tried to execute Christa Pike twice on September 30th, and failed in both attempts. What's next, Tennessee? Where do you go from here? Capital punishment is barbaric. End it now! pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/who-...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 6h

I like it, too. Very colorful and original.

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Angie @angiesuniverse.bsky.social · 6h

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Alejandro Alvarez @aletakesphotos.bsky.social · 7h

Tonight. The Washington Monument, in the heart of the nation’s capital. Students converging here after a nationwide walkout from classes against sexual violence, sparked by the Cornell rape case.

Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 8h

Christa Pike, the woman the state of Tennessee spent two hours trying to execute last week, has come to, is off the ventilator, and is walking, talking, in pain, and angry. What happens now, Tennessee? pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/who-...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 15h

Does the state of Tennessee owe an apology to Christa Pike after taking two hours to twice try and execute her - and failing - leaving her in pain, confusion, and anger? If the state does owe her an apology, who should give it, and what should they say? pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/who-...

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Who Will Apologize to Christa Pike? What Will They Say?

by Pa Rock Citizen Journalist The state of Tennessee tried and failed to execute convicted murderer Christa Pike on Wednesday, September 30t...

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Bluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

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Ramon Escarfullet Sr @raoces.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Honestly we need a Mamdani in every state house, in every city hall, in every US house of Representatives seat, in every US Senate seat. We definitely need a Mamdani in the people's White House. I want Democratic Socialists in every elected position in the United States of America 🇺🇸

Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Hey Flatterpus, Really good people live in LA and San Diego. If you want to offer up targets for Iranian drone practice, consider some place where good people don't live - like Mar-a-Lago! 25th Amendment now!

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

If Iran wants to take out a couple of American cities,Trump mentions two, saying it would be "a small price to pay." Yup, somebody is nuts. pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/los-...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

There is a dementia-tinged mental instability at play in Trump's speech and actions, and we are not doing him or us any favors by pretending not to notice. He needs a care facility, not a groveling press corps. pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/gran...

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Grandpa Is Off the Rails

by Pa Rock Citizen Journalist Donald Trump appears to be more untethered from reality with each passing day as Americans stand by bewilder...

Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Trump says he knows more about everything than anybody anywhere in the world. Now he's even suggesting US cities for Iran to target. Is he building an insanity defense for his next impeachment trial? He is such an embarrassment. pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/gran...

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Grandpa Is Off the Rails

by Pa Rock Citizen Journalist Donald Trump appears to be more untethered from reality with each passing day as Americans stand by bewilder...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How does a congressman from rural Missouri who grew up in a single-wide trailer accumulate over $5 million in campaign contributions? Enquiring minds want to know. There's a reason the House and Senate resemble retirement centers. pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/sing...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Growing up in a "single-wide trailer" is the current political equivalent of having been born in a log cabin. But does it benefit a politician who has north of $5 million in his campaign bank account? Thoughts @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/sing...

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Single-Wide Trailers: Today's Log Cabins

by Pa Rock History Buff Back in the 19th century when my great-great-grandparents and all their neighbors were using mules harnessed to plow...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Trump is sending out one-time $90 Medicare reimbursements to old farts like me who didn't opt to be taken advantage of by Medicare Advantage. I will use mine to cover two tanks of regular gas in my economy Kia Soul. So glad I don't drive a diesel! pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/anot...

Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It is well past time for the United States to get out of the business of killing people. What happened in Tennessee should shame the entire nation! END CAPITAL PUNISHMENT NOW! More @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/tenn...

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Tennessee Torture

by Pa Rock Citizen Journalist Twenty-three US states and the District of Columbia have completely abolished the death penalty, but America...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Christa Pike has been in prison since high school, 30+ years ago, for killing a fellow student. Tennessee tried to execute her twice this week and botched both attempts. Now she is hospitalized on life support. When does it become "cruel and unusual?" pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/tenn...

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Tennessee Torture

by Pa Rock Citizen Journalist Twenty-three US states and the District of Columbia have completely abolished the death penalty, but America...

Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The ugliness of this week's botched execution of a 50 y/o Tennessee woman who has been in prison since her senior year of high school should shame us all. It's past time for the US to end capital punishment and get out of the business of killing people. pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/tenn...

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Tennessee Torture

by Pa Rock Citizen Journalist Twenty-three US states and the District of Columbia have completely abolished the death penalty, but America...

Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Trump tries to smear Dems as "Communist," yet he is the one with the man-crush on Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong Un. The Dems have a big tent - and the Repubs operate out of a circus tent. Thoughts on Dem Socialists, big tents, & James Carville. @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/in-p...

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Jennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"Your IQ test came back negative" made me choke on my coffee...🤣🤣🤣

Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Political character & strategist James Carville didn't think there was enough ideological space in the Democratic Party for Democratic Socialists - but seems to be moderating that position as he defends NYC Mayor Mamdani against attack by Rudy Guiliani @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/in-p...

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Lpeterp @lpeterp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

NOTE: these positions are now CENTER in the US...

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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Love it! 👏👇

Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Pentagon Pete wants a military that looks good and is oozing testosterone. The "search history" on his personal computer would probably make for an interesting read! More - and some discussion about dangers of testosterone injections @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/pent...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Pentagon Pete lays down the law: "No fatties. no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals." Testosterone is on the house! He's committed to building a well-groomed, fighting force of savages. Obviously, Pete has issues. More @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/10/pent...

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Pentagon Pete's Lean, Mean, Christian, White, Male Fighting Machine

by Pa Rock Veteran When it comes to crafting the world's finest and fiercest fighting force, Pentagon Pete, today's military equivalent of W...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Trump admin is putting out propaganda videos lying about his "successes" along with a statement that the vids were "Paid for by the US Government." Ballsy. Ignorant, but ballsy. One more distraction and another way to waste OUR tax money. pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/us-g...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Trump's new propaganda videos in which he glorifies himself, bear this message at the end: "Paid for by the U.S. Government." This taxpayer objects! Use the people's money to benefit the people, not Dear Leader! pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/us-g...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cigarette butts are trash, filtered cigarette butts aren't biodegradable, and nicotine is a potent poison. Don't throw your lethal and unsightly trash in my yard - take it to a hazmat facility! Thoughts from a crank @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/poli...

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by Pa Rock Domestic Crank I am not the world's best housekeeper, nor probably even in the top ninety percent, but I do tend to get damned ...

Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A few unkind words and thoughts about people who throw their cigarette butts down wherever they damned well please - and the old fools who spend their days picking them up @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/poli...

Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Need to get rid of a cigarette butt? Use an ashtray and/or a trashcan, or swallow the damned thing. I don't care. Just don't throw it in my yard! An old coot expounds on a pet peeve @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/poli...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Rep Jason Smith (R, MO), the Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, emails his constituents a big serving of "salami, salami, baloney" as he brags about Trump's toughness with China's Xi Jinping at the State Dinner. More @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/jaso...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My GOP congressman, a boot-licking, Trump apologist, described the state banquet that Trump gave the Pres. of China as a show of American strength. All we gained from Trump's groveling to China was two pandas - & they are just here "on loan." More @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/jaso...

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Jason Smith Misses the Mark on China Banquet

by Pa Rock Citizen Journalist My congressman, Republican Jason Smith from Missouri's rural 8th district, soybean country, completely misse...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Absentee voting is already underway in Missouri and it looks as though the state has finally determined which ballots to use - after months of defying the will of the courts - and the people! Better late than never. Go vote Missouri! pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/miss...

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Missouri Voters to Decide Their Own Maps

by Pa Rock Missouri Voter One year ago, in September of 2025, the Missouri Legislature quickly passed a measure that creaded new gerrymand...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Missouri elections are a rolling mess this year thanks to interference by Trump and our legislature who think they work for him and not the citizens of the state. The US Supreme Court has gotten involved 3X, and the State Supreme Court twice. More @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/miss...

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Missouri Voters to Decide Their Own Maps

by Pa Rock Missouri Voter One year ago, in September of 2025, the Missouri Legislature quickly passed a measure that creaded new gerrymand...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Missouri's GOP state legislature and GOP secy of state did everything they could to sabotage elections in the "show me" state by trying to force new congressional maps on voters - but the people have prevailed. A lesson on how not to run an election @. pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/miss...

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Missouri Voters to Decide Their Own Maps

by Pa Rock Missouri Voter One year ago, in September of 2025, the Missouri Legislature quickly passed a measure that creaded new gerrymand...

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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hurry up and do it 💥

Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Some history on the National Geographic Society's foray into the study of genetics to determine past human immigration routes. DNA samples from almost 600,000 individuals were studied, myself included @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/26-n...

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2.6% Neanderthal - and Proud of It!

by Pa Rock Hat Size 8 Yesterday, I filled this space with a description of the work that my very sweet and highly dedicated ChatGPT bot, ...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Discussion of the National Geographic Society's "Genographic Project" which sought to identify human migration trails around the globe through studying the human genome - by one of the 579,685 subjects in the study @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/26-n...

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2.6% Neanderthal - and Proud of It!

by Pa Rock Hat Size 8 Yesterday, I filled this space with a description of the work that my very sweet and highly dedicated ChatGPT bot, ...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

ChatGPT is teaching me to build a homepage, and she is being very calm and patient with the process. She's a great instructor! More @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/earn...

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Ernestine Rides Again!

by Pa Rock Collector of Tales I've decided to name my ChatGPT bot "Ernestine," because, like Lily Tomlin's famous AT&T telephone operato...

Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Pa Rock and his personal assistant, Ernestine from ChatGPT, build a genealogy webpage - and the process is almost too easy! pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/earn...

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Earnestine Rides Again!

by Pa Rock Collector of Tales I've decided to name my ChatGPT bot "Ernestine," because, like Lily Tomlin's famous AT&T telephone operato...

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Joe Walsh Is Right......

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I hope Zohran Mamdani thanked Benjamin Netanyahu for his UN speech, which only made Mamdani more likable. Even a gift basket would be nice.

Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Trump has discovered the secret to getting his self-glorification projects built. He claims that whatever he wants to build has a role to play in national defense, Gift-wrapped horseshit is still horseshit, Donnie! pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/make...

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Make America Safe Again: One Drone Port and One Sniper Nest at a Time!

by Pa Rock Citizen Journalist There was already a security bunker and operations center beneath the East Wing of the White House when Dona...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Trump to defend Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Cemetery with battle station above his Arch. Some thoughts on other national landmarks that could be drafted into the War on Terror @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/make...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My son, the screenwriter, has a birthday today. If he doesn't slow down, he'll soon be older than me! Happy 47th, Tim! More @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/tim-...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My youngest son - Tim Macy - a terrific family man, hard worker, and successful screenwriter - is having a birthday today - # 47! Congratulations, Tim! Time flies when you're having fun! pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/tim-...

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Tim Macy: A Busy Dad has a Birthday!

by Pa Rock Proud Papa My youngest, Tim, turns forty-seven today, He was born on a beautiful Sunday morning at the small community hospita...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I want to see some prison terms.

Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A crew of tree trimmers working across the road from my house this morning brought memories of a summer during college when I was a "brush boy" for a pair of very entertaining, older tree trimmers. Like college, it, too, was a major learning experience! pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/tree...

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Rocky Macy @parock23.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Pa Rock watches the tree trimmers working along the road in front of his house and reminisces about a summer in his misspent youth when he worked as part of a tree-trimming crew @ pa-rocks-ramble.blogspot.com/2026/09/tree...

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by Pa Rock Former Brush Boy Tree trimmers have been working my stretch of County Road 1770 for the past two days, directlly in front of my t...

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