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Ron Vara

@ron-vara.bsky.social
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Expert in economics and tariff policy PhD in Economics

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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
I asked longshot GOP #COSEN challenger Mark Baisley how Coloradans can trust anything he says if he’s willing to push lies about election rigging.
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Followed!
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Rocca Fella @roccafella.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
While Ukraine has offered no less than 5 ceasefires in the past year (3 in just the last few months) Putin’s propagandists are promoting to the entire Russian population that russia doesn’t even need peace, let alone desire it
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TommyBoy @tampatom69.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Trump: My special “regime change and oil” operation doesn’t include actual “regime change” or oil. I remain a master strategist!
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Russia spends over 2x as much money on weapons than it does on pensions / social services for elderly 33% of its federal budget is Military spending Mostly just so it can bomb Ukrainian women & children and steal land from Ukraine (US spends 13% of its budget in comparison)
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Trump did it
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
MAGA this week be like…
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 21/12/2025
🚨 The DOJ appears to have redacted Donald Trump’s name from the allegations made in this exhibit in the Epstein files. Trump’s name was in the original release. Now, it’s blacked out. See for yourself.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 20/12/2025
New Mexico is the first state in the US to provide free child care to nearly every family, regardless of income level or immigration status. It just entered effect last month, but universal child care is already helping parents find balance and relief.
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 21/12/2025
Hong Kong’s response to a fire that killed more than 160 people suggests the city is becoming more authoritarian, Timothy McLaughlin argues—and this will only compound problems that “contributed to last month’s tragedy and that raise the risk of future ones”:
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The Real Reason for the Hong Kong Fire
Don’t blame the bamboo scaffolding.
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Well said
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Congress passed a law mandating the Epstein files release w/minimal exceptions for redactions It’s actually against the law to redact If Dems win the next prez, they can indict Pam Bondi for not following the law & altering govt docs to cover up politically embarrassing info (obstruct of justice)
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 23/11/2025
A reminder that Trump's "peace plan" for Ukraine came from Russia going back to 2016. From the Mueller Report:
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 23/11/2025
Trump’s 28-point peace plan with Russia “is misnamed,” @anneapplebaum.bsky.social argues. “It is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future.”
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The Murky Plan That Ensures a Future War
Who will benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
This is why NAFO kind of exploded after russia invaded Ukraine Many ppl got so sick of kremlin propaganda pounding our eyes on soc-media daily for 15+ yrs, while our govt did almost nothing to counter it NAFO fellas decided “if our leaders aren’t going to fight back, then we will do it ourselves”
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Babusya Bonkious @quackersncheese.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Attention #NAFO: 👇
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Philo of Alexan @philoof.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
There is a solution #NAFO
Fella shielding Ukraine from trolls
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
The Twitter account location feature has been quite entertaining these past 48 hrs
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Where was this reported? Or is it mentioned in released emails?
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
While I’m equally appalled at maga/right treatment of this small minority group as many on the left are, Dems got way too easily sidetracked w/ issues that don’t affect the majority of Americans This was how maga populism convinced so many in the middle to wonder if the grass is greener on right
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
but when they spend time advocating for the 0.8%, spending legislative time/effort on this legislation while other 99% of Americans can barely get by living paycheck to paycheck, Americans feel many Dems are out of touch Especially moderates in the center
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Trans people make up 0.8% of the US population. But democrats in several states passed bills focusing on protections of trans people Most Americans don’t care which American adults want to live their life that way…
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
My underlying point was democrats don’t choose their battles wisely I appreciate you educating me on the Amish situation and after seeing your evidence I agree you are correct, I’ll give another example…
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
“In 1985, Pres Reagan appointed me as a fed judge. I resigned Fri, relinquishing thatl… I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly” Pres Trump is using the law for partisan purposes: targeting his adversaries while sparing friends & donors from prosecution & punishment.
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Start calling it the “Epstein Shutdown”
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Rocca Fella @roccafella.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Excuse me, but do you have some time to talk about how NAFO can change your life?
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Live view of the White House Credit: Corby Zone
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
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Rocca Fella @roccafella.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/07/2025
we've shifted from "90 deals in 90 days" to "tailor-made trade plans for each and every country on this planet" (in order words, no deals)
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Ok I did He didn't listen though He said he doesn't want to look like a taco and I told him I didn't know what that meant 🤷‍♂️
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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Politico @politico.com · 24/06/2025
Whistleblower: Federal judge nominee suggested the administration would defy court orders in order to carry out President Trump’s aggressive plan for mass deportations.
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Emil Bove, now a nominee to the federal bench, proposed defying court orders, former DOJ colleague says
The account from a former DOJ lawyer comes as Bove is scheduled to face questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/06/2025
AOC: Are you aware that President Trump's DOJ is investigating United Health Care for criminal insurance fraud? RFK JR: I am not aware of that investigation AOC: You are not aware that the Trump DOJ is investigating the largest insurance company in America for fraud in Medicare Advantage?
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Business Insider @businessinsider.com · 24/06/2025
The largest data centers can guzzle millions of gallons of fresh water a day. Roughly 40% are located in the most water-stressed areas of the country, Business Insider found.
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How data centers are deepening the water crisis
The largest data centers can guzzle millions of gallons of fresh water a day. Roughly 40% are located in the most water-stressed areas of the country, Business Insider found.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/06/2025
Maria Salazar: I didn't think the leopard would eat the faces of MY constituents
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Ayyyy Sorry for the tariffs everyone It sounded good on paper /s
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
100%
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Didn't even realize Little Marco was doing this until after the press conference was over and I watched it back on video
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 19/06/2025
⚡️American volunteer killed in June 17 attack becomes 1st US civilian victim of Russian strike in Ukraine, NYT reports. Fred Grandy, a 62-year-old American artist and volunteer who died in Russia's mass missile attack on Kyiv, appears to be the first U.S. civilian killed in a Russian strike.
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American volunteer killed in June 17 attack becomes 1st US civilian victim of Russian strike in Ukraine, NYT reports
Fred Grandy, a 62-year-old American artist and volunteer who was killed in Russia's mass missile attack against Kyiv on June 17, appears to be the first U.S. civilian killed by a Russian strike on Ukr...
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
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Ron Vara @ron-vara.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Go home people Do not give Trump the video clips he wants to invoke the insurrection act When the troops leave because there is no scene to video, then come back out to protest peacefully
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