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Retired Vet. & Fed. Govn't. Love family & friends, church band, & poodle. We’re all human, riding a pale blue dot for a spec of time, through infinity. When upset with “the other,” I try remembering Matthew 7:3-5, 12.

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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 5h
Lots of America got built by slaves. And no, blacks were not immigrants - there was nothing intentional or voluntary about slave’s “immigration.” Still, isn’t that how Stephen Miller & Trump’s ICE are treating immigrants??
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 5h
Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development apnews.com/article/trum...
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Agnes: No Sleep Meme
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 19h
Our response to the State Department using Smokey last night.
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MadGreek 🧿 @madgreek2024.bsky.social · 17h
What did we learn today? That Jack Smith is a Caitlin Clack fan and that Senator Eric Schmitt is a dirtbag! The senator mistook the Atlanta Hawks for the Iowa Hawkeyes and tried to accuse Jack Smith of perjury. Epic fail. I'm still a fan of Jack Smith. A real American patriot. 🇺🇸
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 6h
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 6h
What could go wrong? They have all our data & we know AI models do “whatever” to get the requested result? Witness the recent reported hacks! With AI, the end answer justifies any means to get there since humans aren’t a consideration. Can’t push the off button, don’t let it loose! america.gov
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Find answers from official government sources and clear next steps for the services you need with America.gov.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 10h
@seanhannity.bsky.social Guess you got that pre-hearing info. on Eric Schmitt questions wrong, that you had to remove your post on X?
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 10h
#Bluemidterms2026 @winnabledemraces.bsky.social @democracynow.org @judiciarydems.senate.gov @democrats-judiciary.house.gov As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator’s Accusation of Perjury Falls Apart www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u...
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 10h
What a gut punch Republican embarrassment, revealing the hypocrisy to try inventing evidence instead of sticking w/ FACTS, eg, 1700+ votes in Georgia, or classified docs in FL, or Epstein files! As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator’s Accusation of Perjury Falls Apart www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u...
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Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falls Apart
A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 11h
Eric Schmitt (R) tries but swings a complete air ball, & has the (lower than whale poo) disgusting temerity to call Jack Smith a “dirt bag.” That is PROJECTION! Watch this: www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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GOP senator airballs perjury claim against Jack Smith over apparent Hawks/Hawkeyes mix-up
The Missouri senator’s shot at a gotcha moment against the former special counsel wound up being a very public miss.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 13h
#Bluemidterms2026 There is a new word on the street: ACCOUNTABILITY! It starts Nov 3, 2026.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 14h
@winnabledemraces.bsky.social @democracynow.org @protectdemocracy.org @democracydocket.com @democracyforward.org #Bluemidterms2026 @jenpsaki.bsky.social @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social Another scare: If we care about Medicare, listen to this: www.facebook.com/share/r/1Dnj...
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John Hays @hsipi1.bsky.social · 15h
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 14h
@winnabledemraces.bsky.social @democracynow.org @protectdemocracy.org @democracydocket.com #Bluemidterms2026 @democracyforward.org @jenpsaki.bsky.social Here is THE SCARE, READ: Judge Michael Luttig: The Loophole in Article I That Could Freeze America open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...
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Judge Michael Luttig: The Loophole in Article I That Could Freeze America
In 2021, Judge Luttig told Mike Pence to certify the election. Now he's sounding the alarm about a scheme aimed at the new House.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 14h
@winnabledemraces.bsky.social @democracynow.org @protectdemocracy.org @democracydocket.com #Bluemidterms2026 @democracyforward.org @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 14h
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 14h
Trumps UNCONCERNED w/ guidelines, & CEO's want THEIR AI profits. OpenAI's "rogue" HACK hit Hugging Face. It 'decided' the end justified ANY means & ignored it's own guidlines. Suppose a CEO's "rogue AI" tapped your bank account? Regulation is needed NOW! Link: www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 15h
@winnabledemraces.bsky.social #NOKINGS #Bluemidterms2026 America is sick 🤢 of the Jim Jordan gaslighting & twisted 💩 that denies what has been reported before our very eyes in broad daylight. Their days are numbered at 35 until mid-term elections! GO VOTE! share.newsbreak.com/jq1ct38i?s=i4
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Ex-special counsel Jack Smith tells lawmakers 'I stand by' decisions to charge Trump - NewsBreak
Smith, who led two Trump probes, appeared before the Senate Judiciary panel.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 18h
@indivisible.org @democrats.org @winnabledemraces.bsky.social American AI Sleep Disorder: Again AI profit incentivized denials for health care recommended by your doctor. AWAKE! VOTE! IT’S OUR DEMOCRACY. OUR COUNTRY. OUR CIVIL LIBERTIES! www.facebook.com/share/r/1Dnj...
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 18h
@indivisible.org America is asleep to AI as it’s CEOs prioritize profit over human self governance. Oppenheimer wasn’t given a personal atomic bomb. When AI is given an objective, the end completely justifies the means w/o regard for human Law or values! www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
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Is AI above the law? Historian Jill Lepore says it is
Artificial intelligence agents, or bots as they're often called, have gone rogue lately, escaping the virtual boundaries that were supposed to prevent them from accessing data, finding one another whe...
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@maddow.bsky.social This book exposes the FACT(S) that Russia is still actively interfering w/ our USA elections. The real hoax of meddling is Trump himself! Thanks Rachel Maddow Sept 28Th.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@democrats-judiciary.house.gov @judiciarydems.senate.gov @democrats.org It is incredibly wrong that Trump continues to violate the 1st Amendment re: free press, our Constitution! It is incredibly wrong that the Majority SCOTUS handed Trump immunity from prosecution.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Watch the movie at this QR code, recommended by Rachel Maddow.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Check this out on Peacock! @drmocratsfightback.bsky.social @democracynow.org
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@repemilyrandall.bsky.social @senatedemocrats.bsky.social Trump is working w/ Russia to remove constraints on AI (as midterms approach) & removing constraints on AI pulling trigger w/ weapons. Trump offering China use of USA WEAPONS? Rachel Maddow Sept 28th. WT HELL??!!
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We’re in a war w/ Iran. The FBI removes the senior counter terrorism officials … wait for it, over Stephen Miller’s wife’s complaint?
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump's capitulation to oil industry to lower $. And wouldn't the oil industry be incentivized to lower the cost of oil in return? Why else would prices be falling a little as we approach mid-term elections? Trump Sharply Scales Back Fuel Economy Rules for New Cars www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/c...
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Trump Sharply Scales Back Fuel Economy Rules for New Cars
The move marked the final step in the administration’s efforts to dismantle policies aimed at speeding the shift to electric vehicles.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Don’t fold to Russian interference with YOUR VOTE! @democrats.org #MAGA @occupydemocrats.bsky.social @winnabledemraces.bsky.social @indivisible.org Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/u...
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Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump, the snake, said he hates socialism & called out Mamdani. Now Trump is cozying up to Mamdani? It’s cause’ Mamdani has power & popularity! If you are #MAGA rethink who & what you’re voting for. Hopefully not the prices, the grift & corruption. www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
@missouriindependent.com #Moderate #MAGA @winnabledemraces.bsky.social @gopcrimes.bsky.social #Bluemidtetms2026 Trump is so toxic, Republicans up for re-election are turning to Democratic talking points & don’t even bring up Trump’s name. Read the tea leafs - go vote!
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
That’s the problem! You can say you saved $250B, you can say the moon is cheese too. You have to back it up with real numbers & FACT or you become a quack! Like J.D. Vance! White House Claim of Finding $250 Billion in Fraud Uses Questionable Numbers www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u...
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White House Claim of Finding $250 Billion in Fraud Uses Questionable Numbers
The ledger used by a task force created by President Trump is difficult to verify and includes cases that were identified and went to trial during the Biden administration.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
@indivisible.org @democracynow.org If lower prices, an end to a failing war, nepotism, filthy grift & corruption are extreme, then I’m an extremist along with a huge majority of Americans. Republicans sell Democrats-as-extremists message – with mixed success - www.reuters.com/world/us/mic...
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Truth 💥😡
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Trump invited his billionaire pals to the state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping last night. Since he’s been back in office, the wealthiest households have gained 8,000 times more wealth per household than the bottom 50% of households. It’s clear who he governs for.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#Bluemidterms2027 @winnabledemraces.bsky.social @indivisible.org @democrats.org
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
An excellent 47th description: Extortion. Extortion is the criminal offense of obtaining money, property, services, or compliance from a person through the wrongful use of threats, intimidation, force, or coercion. His victims: The majority in Congress. The solution:
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 26/09/2026
The president who called American soldiers that died in war “suckers” and “losers,” is now hiding the number of service members killed & injured in his war of choice. Absolutely disgraceful.
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More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly
Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#Bluemidterms2026 @winnabledemraces.bsky.social @democracynow.org @occupydemocrats.bsky.social @democracydocket.com @democrats.org #MAGA Trump’s presidency is in a lethal flat spin, whining about news coverage & why high gas prices are a small price to pay. NEVER suggest family budgets are small!
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#Bluemidterms2026 Does Congress still hold the purse strings? Voters must decide on Nov 3rd since the current Congress seems to have abdicated their responsibilities! Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress apnews.com/article/trum...
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Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress. The White House announced the move on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant serv...
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Lol-Trump got played by the Chinese Leader. Trump got a complete ZERO out of the red carpet visit. Just like the last red carpet visit - that was Putin. Another WTF moment!
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
@judiciarydems.senate.gov @democrats-judiciary.house.gov Worth looking into, no? open.substack.com/pub/closerto...
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WHAT PUTIN HAS ON TRUMP
On August 12th, 2025, Alnur Mussayev, the former head of Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee, alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin possesses a comprehensive kompromat file on Donald J.
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#Bluemidterms2026 #NoKings @indivisible.org #MAGA Oh - just sharing. It’s a melancholy Fall day, remembering the simplicity & authenticity of our Constitution, its checks & balances, & the framers who understood a dream and human nature. www.instagram.com/reel/DaC7qZV...
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Unity Table on Instagram: "🎬 Unity Table Movie Reflection: With Honors (1994) “Sometimes wisdom comes from the people society overlooks.” This film explores the relationship between a Harvard studen...
12K likes, 94 comments - unitytable on June 23, 2026: "🎬 Unity Table Movie Reflection: With Honors (1994) “Sometimes wisdom comes from the people society overlooks.” This film explores the relations...
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Just piling on! 😉 www.instagram.com/reel/DdmYh_6...
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Retired Observer @retiredobserver.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It may be how it starts to end with the 120th U.S. Congress on January 3, 2027
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