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Ray Roberts

@rayroberts.bsky.social
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Retired Pre-Historian (everything I learned is now out of date) also some Romano British by default Political/Environmental Activist once Aviation once Veteran Jags Fan ME/CFS Older than I look

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Matt Binder @mattbinder.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
the tech industry is about to invent books
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We created gyms because modern day work no
longer required physical activity. Without exercise,
our muscles atrophy.
I predict we'll need gyms for our brains too, once Al
starts doing our knowledge work.
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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Column: CFO Blaise "The Blatherer" Ingoglia fails to do legally required audits of #Florida Gov. Ron DeSastrous' "emergency" spending on political stunts. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/29/m... via @scottmaxwell.bsky.social
orlandosentinel.com
Maxwell: Required audits are MIA as DeSantis’ ‘emergency’ spending spree continues
Where are the audits? State law says Florida should’ve long ago audited the billions of tax dollars DeSantis spent on “Alligator Alcatraz” and elsewhere. Yet not a single audit has been released. And ...
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BeshearStan @beshearstan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
God I love Angie Nixon. I hope she wins
Now @AshleyMoodyFL. Why would I want to abolish the police when I want you arrested and in jail for stealing $10 million from sick kids? BFFR
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Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
chat is this good?
all construction dropping massively.
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Paul Blinkhorn @paulblinkhorn.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Sir Jim Radcliffe there, a billionaire who *checks notes* supported Brexit + lives in Monaco to avoid UK taxes. He also thinks "immigration and welfare spending are both currently too high" and that the UK has been "colonised by immigrants". He also wants public subsidies to build a football stadium
bbc.co.uk
Billionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
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Paul Blinkhorn @paulblinkhorn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Robert Kraft, the Zionist owner of the New England Patriots, told Sheeran to kick Macklemore off his tour or else. Kraft ended Colin Kaepernick's career because he "took the knee. Kraft is a friend of Trump and was still friends with Epstein in 2019. Ed Sheeran played at Kraft's wedding in 2022.
independent.co.uk
Ed Sheeran reveals why he performed at Robert Kraft’s wedding
‘I’ve always had a lovely relationship with him, he’s super sweet,’ singer says about Kraft
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Emily @suika.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
If phrases like "free Palestine" and the image of the Palestinian flag are enough for powerful people to threaten to cancel concerts, then clearly such displays of solidarity are more than just virtue signalling and we would all do well to speak up more; not less.
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Ray Roberts @rayroberts.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
ESPN just doing stupid stuff every weekend.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Republicans' commitment to protecting and covering up for pedophiles remains absolute.
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Ray Roberts @rayroberts.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Pure sophistry. Supporting Trans rights deserves better than this.
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Ray Roberts @rayroberts.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
"Live long and prosper" 60 years of Trek
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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
#Florida Gov. Ron DeSastrous' former spokesperson now has a private PR firm & it has landed $700K in govt contracts. www.tampabay28.com/news/local-n...
tampabay28.com
Former DeSantis spokesperson's PR firm lands more than $700K in government contracts
State records show a former Governor DeSantis spokesperson’s private PR firm has secured more than $700K in state contracts since she left the public payroll.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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Ray Roberts @rayroberts.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Household full of Covid here... be careful out there
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Cade @sir-cade.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
STOP IT @GOD
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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com
NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

 

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000). 

 

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

 

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.         

 

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.com
imaginationlibrary.com
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | USA, UK, IE, CA, AU
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.
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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The US is confiscating Venezuela’s gold from the UK bank All of Venezuela's gold reserves, totaling 31 tons, which are held at the Bank of England, will be transferred to the United States, per EL Nacional.
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
"A CNN journalist witnessed Israeli settlers abduct and blindfold a Palestinian farmer for refusing to leave his land, as IDF soldiers stood guard. He was later shot, while the IDF blocked the road to prevent anyone from coming to his aid, making sure he would die." -- substack.com/@jemby123
A CNN journalist witnessed Israeli settlers abduct and blindfold a Palestinian farmer for refusing to leave his land, as IDF soldiers stood guard.

He was later shot, while the IDF blocked the road to prevent anyone from coming to his aid, making sure he would die.
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Ray Roberts @rayroberts.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Weakened federal heat protection rules leave Florida workers sweating floridatrib.org/2026/08/13/w...
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Weakened federal heat protection rules leave Florida workers sweating
Florida is the national epicenter for workplace heat injuries — and workers organizing to convince their employers to offer voluntary heat protections.
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Ray Roberts @rayroberts.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Weakened federal heat protection rules leave Florida workers sweating floridatrib.org/2026/08/13/w...
floridatrib.org
Weakened federal heat protection rules leave Florida workers sweating
Florida is the national epicenter for workplace heat injuries — and workers organizing to convince their employers to offer voluntary heat protections.
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Paul Blinkhorn @paulblinkhorn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Last night was baseball's "field of dreams" game, an homage to a movie revolving around men banned for life from baseball for match-fixing on behalf of gambling syndicates, brought to you by *checks notes* the gambling company Fanduel. Why DO people think Americans don't understand irony? :)
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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 14/08/2026
Two married professors and their son are being held in ICE detention, despite being legal permanent residents and having no criminal records. All, apparently, because their mom/MIL was a translator for the Iranian hostage takers in 1979, before they were even born. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
thenation.com
One Woman’s Message From the Hell of ICE Detention
My husband, son, and I have been locked up for months—despite being permanent residents with no criminal record. It is an unendurable, unending nightmare.
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Jon Phillips @jowiph.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
What the fuck
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Thiago Carvalho @cyrilpedia.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
'A 2026 Council on Foreign Relations report found tht China supplies roughly 94% of the key raw materials for amoxicillin, the world’s most common antibiotic & nearly half of global antibiotic ingredient exports. Almost 700 medicines approved in the US rely on at least 1 chemical made only in China'
ft.com
The west has given China the keys to the medicine cabinet
The US and Europe led the antibiotic era but then outsourced the means to sustain it
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Charlie Lynch @charlielynch.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
“I’m afraid there is a chance this child may become an academic.”
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Ray Roberts @rayroberts.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Happy anniversary @jawabreaker.bsky.social !!
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Kate Watson @loreandordure.com · 30/11/2023
Once again for those at the back: ‘Don’t speak ill of the dead’ is about your great aunt Elsie, who liked a long gin with a short tonic at elevenses, and blew your inheritance money betting on the horses. Speaking ill of absolute monsters is a moral obligation, actually.
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Heather Burns @heatherburnstech.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The most terrifying enshittification I've discovered has been learning that Microsoft Word documents no longer auto-save if you are not saving them to one of their own proprietary cloud services. I'm slapping control-S like it's 1999.
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Corey Johnson @coreygjohnson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
🧵Alert: The backstory on this story may interest you. Or it may bore you. Either way, here it goes. I first asked the FCC for Chairman Brendan Carr's 2025 financial report on June 24.
propublica.org
FCC Commissioners Face Ethics Complaints for Taking Luxury Gifts From Paramount
Citing a ProPublica report on Paramount providing luxury Kennedy Center gala tickets to FCC officials, the complaints note that commissioners accepted the gifts while the FCC was reviewing or about to...
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Amanda Carpenter @amandacarpenter.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Corruption takes two sides. Trump asks for the $ and people give it. The companies writing these checks seeking access and special treatment must also be held accountable. We have laws to do this. Audit the White House. Follow the dirty $ and get it back!! www.thebulwark.com/p/undoing-tr...
thebulwark.com
Undoing Trump’s Golden Age of Corruption
He’s made the presidency into a profitable grift. Here’s how some of his ill-gotten gains might be clawed back.
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Sonja Drimmer @sonjadrimmer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I have been waiting all summer for Erik to bring us his annual TOMATO SANDWICHES thread. This is nothing short of pure joy. Read and delight in it.
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Cleo👠✨ @ozgib.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Jeanne Gibson, known worldwide as Rosie the Riveter, passed away on 29th July 2026 at the remarkable age of 100. Thank you Jeanne for giving women a symbol of strength when we were told we had none. 💋💪🏻💘
Image of jeanne in her 90's doing her famous pose with the famous outfit onOriginal rosie illustration poster
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 30/07/2026
"A concentration camp, in its most basic definition, is a place where a targeted civilian population, not necessarily accused of a crime, is detained and at least some of their basic rights are suspended," writes @jwashing.bsky.social. "That’s precisely what’s happening in the United States today."
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Don’t call them ICE detention centers. Call them camps | John Washington
I’ve spent a decade reporting on immigration enforcement. The word ‘camp’ best captures the political function of these facilities
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Ed Newton-Rex @ednewtonrex.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
What does this mean? It means the Sov AI fund is allocating taxpayer money to AI companies without checking whether they train on copyrighted work without permission. Why does this matter? Two reasons: 6/10
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Rob Manuel @robmanuel.b3ta.com · 28/07/2026
Wrote two lines of Javascript to make news websites actually look like what they *feel* like to me
France and Spain are on fire due to climate change, but never mind that, driving is a nightmare for tall people like me – so which cars are best to help back pain?
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Stardust 🌏🎬 @stardustbluepr.com · 23/07/2026
California becomes the second state to pass a ban on octopus farming and first state to prohibit farmed octopus sales
aldf.org
California Governor Signs Octopus Farming Ban into Law
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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The case accused Anthropic of using pirated books to train its Claude chatbot and disclosure demonstrated how the tech company circumvented permission and licensing to use unauthorised pirated works. Read our latest news article for more details. buff.ly/NjwvrVj
societyofauthors.org
Anthropic case approved - The Society of Authors
The world’s largest copyright claim has been approved.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🔥 Jon Stewart Defends Democratic Socialism: “When you call it SoCiALiSm, I think it’s a misnomer — It’s about strengthening a safety net for a country that has suffered too long overvaluing capital and money, and undervaluing labor and work. That’s it.”
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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
the reason we dont have medicare for all is bc corporations need employer based healthcare to keep you chained to your desk in a job you hate that doesnt pay you what youre worth
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Elizabeth N. Saunders @profsaunders.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Can't get numb to this: The United States is stuck in a war it started, cannot end, and may further escalate to no avail, having dismantled its diplomatic apparatus, depleted its military stockpile, and destroyed its credibility. A historic strategic mistake harming millions in many different ways.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The DOJ isn't the only part of the dishonest, corrupt, and incompetent Trump administration that is currently involved in a cover-up.
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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
There are two possibilities here. Taylor Farms paid a shit ton of money to get the FDA to say this. Or DOGE decimated the FDA so significantly that they managed to fuck up a basic sample test. Neither one is great!
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We are living in the stupidest time, where intellectually incurious men with arrested development play silly games to boost their fragile egos while the rest of the country struggles with the direct consequences of their incompetence and inattention.
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Oli @oliaworth96.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
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Tom Humberstone @tomhumberstone.com · 16/07/2026
The Luddites loved technology. They owned looms at home and would ‘mod’ them to count threads. Their battle was against worker exploitation. The degradation of their rights, safety and wages. They were against a handful of rich businessmen owning the means of production. Sound familiar?
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Today is like when you order something from a store that you want and they send you the wrong thing. At first, you're disappointed, but come to realize that you are happy with what they sent and will just wait for the thing you *really* want.
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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Flavor Flav shared that he’s secured “the tickets, the glam, wardrobe” for the entire US women’s hockey team to attend the 2026 ESPY’s. In an update, Paris Hilton is now covering the hotel rooms for every player. Talk about a bunch of words I never thought I’d say.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
In the blue states, homicide and violent crime rates are plummeting. In the red states, and the states of the Old Confederacy in particular, not so much. Things you won't hear on Rupert Murdoch TV.
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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Former #Florida gubernatorial candidates & ex-Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum arrested in Alabama for drug possession www.wctv.tv/2026/07/07/a...
wctv.tv
Former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum arrested in Alabama for drug possession
The former Tallahassee Mayor was arrested and charged with three counts of drug possession.
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