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@watchbone08.bsky.social

Lover of Democracy, Peace, Music, Art, The American Arts & Crafts Movement, Nature, Horology, Downeast Maine, and Czech beer.

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As House Republicans continue their 6 week vacation, I’m back in Washington D.C. working to re-open the government.

It is outrageous that Republicans refuse to re-open the House!

29.10.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 227    πŸ” 71    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

WTF? Now it's bad architecture, what else is he going to ruin? Plastic Palaces...🀒

20.10.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Right...because they want to get re-elected. They are still complicit in all of "his" policies.

05.08.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, now he agrees that he appointed him, not Biden. Please...I think chairman Powell is the only guy keeping the ship afloat at this point. Let's face it we are headed for an economic downturn. Why do you think the price of precious metals continue to rise? We are under an economic sword of Democles

18.07.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A White Nationalist Wrote a Law School Paper Promoting Racist Views. It Won Him an Award.

In case you didn't see this bit in The NY Times. This is where we are headed. Turn the clock back to the dark ages. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription.

08.07.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are in the middle of it.

07.07.2025 05:55 β€” πŸ‘ 8412    πŸ” 2248    πŸ’¬ 187    πŸ“Œ 89
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Vienna, July 4th 2025 A city we can learn from.
06.07.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another forked tongue politician. Passing the buck 101. Boooo!

02.07.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for everything you are doing Congressman!

02.07.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Against All Enemies – FULL MOVIE
YouTube video by MeidasTouch Against All Enemies – FULL MOVIE

You've got to watch this documentary this weekend instead of watching "his" parade. That is all...

11.06.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When America was great… They’re gonna need another insert for the cartoon!

04.06.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Administration Live Updates: President’s Policy Bill Would Add $2.4 Trillion to Debt, Analysis Shows

Well…here you go. Stupidity!

04.06.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Elon! After all of your cuts and dismantling of government agencies, spending is up 9%. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the government will borrow $1.1 trillion in the first seven months of FY 2025. Must be the $3.4 million it costs for "his" weekend trips to Mar a Lago.

29.05.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The administration of "Optics and Adjectives." It's all show-biz folks, and it's happened before.

Some of my thoughts today.

28.05.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ah yes…remember those days? They speak with forked tongues. Think about that when you hear them now.

26.05.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Rachel Maddow on Billy Long: Five things to know about Trump's pick for IRS commissioner
YouTube video by MSNBC Rachel Maddow on Billy Long: Five things to know about Trump's pick for IRS commissioner

youtu.be/Phb8oUnX3vk?...

20.05.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1970    πŸ” 678    πŸ’¬ 123    πŸ“Œ 48
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Republican leadership scheduled the hearing on their reckless reconciliation bill at 1:00 am β€” because they know the public would never support it in the light of day.

@housedemocrats.bsky.social are here to shine a light on this tax scam and fight for everyday Americans.

Stay tuned. πŸ”¦

21.05.2025 04:38 β€” πŸ‘ 225    πŸ” 82    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 6
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Follow the money.

20.05.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With all the cuts, why is Federal Spending up 9%. Must be all of the golfing trips.

19.05.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What we know about Trump admin's reported deal allowing Mexican cartel family members to enter US Mexican authorities said that the family members crossed into the United States, but it was unclear what the terms of their entrance were.

What we know about Trump admin's reported deal allowing Mexican cartel family members to enter US www.snopes.com/news/2025/05...

17.05.2025 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Harry Sisson on Substack OMG! Bruce Springsteen just demolished Trump on the opening night of his European tour in Manchester β€œAmerica is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration!” Trump...

Rock on!!! substack.com/@harryjsisso...

15.05.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The End of Rule of Law in America The 47th president seems to wish he were kingβ€”and he is willing to destroy what is precious about this country to get what he wants.

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

14.05.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Teddy Roosevelt's Belief in a Racial Hierarchy Shaped His Policies | HISTORY His conviction that white men of European descent were innately superior informed his actions on matters from national parks to foreign policy.

Does this sound familiar? www.history.com/articles/ted...

12.05.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Currently reading Edmund Morris's book "Theodore Rex" about the presidency of Teddy Roosevelt. I find it eerily similar to what we are experiencing today. Not surprised since "47" thinks this was the time America was great. It's worth the read. Anyway...I just saw this image of "him." Nuff said.

12.05.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course. The rich will get richer and the working class will suffer. He wants a redux of the β€œGilded Age.”

02.05.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Food Price Outlook - Summary Findings | Economic Research ServiceLock ERS research and reporting of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food contributes to an understanding of which food categories experience substantial price changes, how consumers spend their incomes o...

In case you were wondering...
www.ers.usda.gov/data-product...

02.05.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Elon Musk's DOGE Disaster Will Likely Cost Taxpayers Nearly 4 Times More Than It Cut - Above the Law If you're very rich, cheating on your taxes will be easier to get away with. That's something. If you're very rich.

Yep!

01.05.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Texas lawmaker behind 'furries' ban in schools can't prove they exist Republican state Rep. Stan Gerdes said he filed the bill after hearing β€œreports of the presence of a furry” in a Smithville school.

In hearing, Texas lawmaker pushing 'furries' ban in schools can't produce evidence they exist www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

01.05.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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