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Ric12string

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Attorney, musician. 💙 Pro-democracy. Pro choice. Anti AR-15s. Pro separation of ⛪ and state. Cyclist. In pursuit of happiness.

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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
This is well worth the five minutes that it will take you to read it. How can we, as a nation, stoop so low? www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
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Admiral McRaven: Public Execution Is Shameless and Ignoble
A government livestream of Nidal Hasan’s killing would put America in extremely poor company.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
How far she has fallen since she became entangled in the tRump family "business." This certainly must be the end of the line for her. Gavin must feel like he dodged a bullet somehow.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Since Putin has refused a ceasefire announced by tRump, is it fair to now expect that tRump will state that Russia needs a new leader like he did with Zelenskyy? If he doesn't, then he is obviously a Putin/Russian tool.
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Patti Olivier 💙VOTE BLUE @patti3333.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Now this is good
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jimwaterworks.bsky.social @jimwaterworks.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
No More distractions! Release ALL of the unredacted EPSTEIN files! Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Trump is a Putin lapdog. A tool. Zelensky is the best thing that Ukraine could have hoped for during its challenging times. A new President can't come soon enough. www.nbcnews.com/world/ukrain...
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Ukraine rattled as Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, says Zelenskyy should be replaced
The decision to ease sanctions is an abrupt reversal, just weeks after Trump signed a bill in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to punish other countries for buying sanctioned Russian oil.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Oh no!! Another year where the committee that awards the Nobel Peace Prize has made another grievous error. Bwahahaha!
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
www.nytimes.com/shared/v1/fl...
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I took this week's Flashback quiz
See how well you know the week's news with the Flashback quiz.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Trump-Xi flyover. There is one thing that does not belong in this photo. Can you guess what it is?
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Right now, it seems like the omission of a vote of no confidence is a glaring defect in our system of government. Why should we be forced to wait out the end of the term when we have gone so far and so quickly off course?
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Does it feel like they are intentionally trying to destroy our quality of life? Trying to sell off parts of our National Parks and eliminating protections of endangered species? Recommending against vaccines that have protected us for decades? All of this because of the cost of eggs.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
If impeachment is not an effective tool to remove this particular President from office, what conceivable set of circumstances could ever make it function properly?
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
So Trump is promising all adult citizens $5,000 if Republicans win the next election. Where's he going to find 1 trillion, 349 billion dollars? There are people in this country dumb enough to believe this is going to happen, and this is why we can't have nice things.
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Pacific Observation Post @carldownunder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
You’d have to be severely stupid to believe this.
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Katie @rebelrouser1962.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Dear Canada: There is only one solitary person in America who wants a trade war with you, our neighbor and best friend since the beginning of time. Please don't hold this against us as it too will pass in a couple of years. Carney is the kind of leader America needs right now, not what we have.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
I got lucky today with an 11/11! www.nytimes.com/quiz/2026/08...
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The New York Times News Quiz, August 21, 2026
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Jeff Rudd 🇮🇪 🇨🇦 🇵🇸 @jeffrudd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
REMEMBER: They all knew.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
It is emblematic of this nation that we are living in at the moment that Darline Graham, sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has won her primary election, notwithstanding that she has absolutely no qualifications to serve as a senator other than her family relationship to Lindsey.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
It has been almost 6.5 months since Nancy Guthrie was abducted in the middle of the night and she still hasn't been found or a perp arrested. How can this be? Tucson is a pretty good-sized city (550,000 inh.) so not really a backwater area. Is Sheriff Chris Nanos inept? Find her!
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Facts suck, if you're delusional and in a cult.
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 05/08/2026
Your groceries need a hazmat team, but sure, let’s hold another hearing about masks.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Monica Lewinsky is 53 and is tired of the Clinton jokes. Sorry. I am fresh out of sympathy. She wanted the attention at the time. This is the price that has to be paid for that decision. She might have considered this consequence before she started sharing her story with others.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
This is so much better.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The orange fat ass had to force his way into the medal ceremony. He acted as if the players really wanted to talk with him. The fans booed him. Poor Pres. Scheinbaum (Mexico) had to stand next to him. What an asshat he is. people.com/donald-trump...
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Am I the only one who hated all the in-game interviews during Fox's All Star Game coverage? Just show us the effin' game with good announcers already!
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Wordle 1,851 2/6 🟩⬛🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Every American of every political persuasion should read this. "First they came for the Communists..."
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Trump thinks of himself as a master negotiator. He was going to end the RUS-UKR war his first day in office and has touted having achieved peace with Iran, both of which have failed miserably. He is just a bully and not a negotiator. We desperately need diplomatic negotiations with Iran right now.
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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
To be clear, Moscow Mitch McConnell is one of the most evil corrupt immoral soulless beings in world history and the current fascist MAGA takeover of the United States is in large part because of him, so regardless of his health issues, that is how I’ll always remember him.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
He's still much better at sports than he is at presidenting. #FIFA-Fiasco
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Trump thinks that he is a hero for calling FIFA Prez about Balogun's red card suspension. Honestly, as an American, I HATE that the president of my country meddled in an international sporting event that my country is competing for. We are now hated by all sports fans.
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ANTIFA BEVERLY @stewardship.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Now is not the time to be DIVIDED in the Democratic Party! Wait till we oust those Fuckers!
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Flashback for July 4, 2026 28 points 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Play here: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, July 4, 2026
Can you sort 8 historical events?
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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
This! 👇
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
It is apparent that even Mother Nature is not interested in hearing Trump speak tonight.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has balanced New York City's budget. Governor Gavin Newsom has balanced California's budget. Donald Trump has increased the national debt by over 40%. Republicans make vague promises about fiscal responsibility, but Democrats get shit done.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
It is a travesty that he has destroyed a moment in our nation's history that all Americans could, and should, have been proud of.
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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
@jesseduquette.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂
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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
The irony is not lost on me that, as we celebrate America's 250 years of continuous democracy, our nation is currently being led by the most undemocratic chief executive in our nation's history.
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Ruben Garcia @gorubenruben.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Oral Resisters People are filling the streets Cheering Trump’s name being pried off The Kennedy Center in Washington DC! #kennedycenter #TrumpKennedyCenter #USDemocracy
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The denomination should be less than 18, the age of consent in Florida.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Texans, do what you know is right. Don't support a known criminal who seeks this prestigious governmental position. Drain the swamp, not deepen it.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Kudos to Martina McBride for standing up and being heard on the right-wing 250th celebration. We need more high-profile people shining a light on the autocratic conduct of this Administration.
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05... You have to hand it to him - the corruption is right out in plain view! So, when will he ever be reined in? This is blatant corruption done with our tax dollars. Anyone in Congress who supports this should be voted out of office.
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Trump Administration Live Updates: $1.8 Billion Fund Could Funnel Money to Trump Allies
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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Ric12string @ric12string.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
When does the constant corruption get reined in? When will there ever be accountability? The political process is too slow. And his family meanwhile siphons off billion$ of taxpayer dollars. Are we just going to stand back and allow this to happen? There must be an end to the grift and corruption.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
The stories & photos from today’s voting rights marches in Alabama deserve to be seen by people who weren’t able to stand there in person. If this piece moves you, please share it widely & help make sure these voices aren’t lost in the noise of a crowded news cycle. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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Selma Rejects Jim Crow 2.0
Half of the population in Dallas County, Alabama, where Selma is located, was African American in 1965.
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