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Dr. Rich B

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Chicago area Paleontologist πŸ¦–; I dabble with dinosaurs πŸ¦• and morphometrics. Science Educator. Mostly teach Intro Geology πŸͺ¨. Too much baseball ⚾️sometimes. Go Cubs 🐻! Go Ducks πŸ¦†! Go Hoosiers! He/Him. Opinions are my own

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What’s the old joke about having a generation taught by football coaches?

Guess now they think they can do civics?

10.10.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am convinced that after that year or two year span where we had Game 163's (or 2 in one year?) MLB and Fox were like, "how can we make this permanent?"

10.10.2025 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So sorry. I don’t know what’s worse: the rabies risk or comforting the kitten at the end. Hope it all works out health-wise and sending good vibes for the other stuff.

10.10.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Strange times we are in. Who had β€œallying with MTG” on their 2025 BINGO card?

09.10.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

06.10.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 28677    πŸ” 13652    πŸ’¬ 589    πŸ“Œ 565

Fortunately, no doctor, psychologist, or evolutionary biologist agrees with you.

Man/Woman are designations that apply to how people want to present or identify in public.

06.10.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Old coloured sketch of two smilodon heads facing right. The top one is smiling happily, the bottom one is not smiling and looks annoyed.

Old coloured sketch of two smilodon heads facing right. The top one is smiling happily, the bottom one is not smiling and looks annoyed.

Smilodon

Smilodon't

13.03.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1368    πŸ” 408    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 8

And transwomen are women. That is affirmed by every psychologist and doctor and every decent human being.

06.10.2025 01:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

ICE are a bunch of bullies. You stand up to them, they backdown. #AbolishICE

05.10.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He has made some dogwhistle comments about trans folks that lead many of us to believe he will abandon trans folks in a second. And right now, trans folks are 2 seconds away from being declared mentally unwell.

So take a step back and think about where you stand on that.

05.10.2025 05:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He’s been a desperate fool who done just as much (nothing) but with a little more pub. He’s a transphobe trying to justify his existence and stay relevant to be POTUS in 2028.

He’s a useful tool right now.

05.10.2025 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Will you support legislation that abolishes ICE and will you support prosecution of all parties involved?

04.10.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No. As Magneto said in X3, β€œin chess the pawns go first.” Newsom is desperate to be POTUS and trying to stay relevant with posting stunts. Prtizker doesn’t need that. Let Gavin take the hit.

I want to see tangible action from JB that leads to something.

04.10.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Calling on @govpritzker.illinois.gov to do more than just utter strong words. Governor, it may be time to get out of your comfort zone for the people of Illinois and stop this.

04.10.2025 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 106    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

We wasted them in the NLWC and by starting a dead-armed Boyd today. Your FO didn’t provide you with legit SP’s and your coaches/trainers aren’t getting your starters ready to be starters.

No matter what, it’s disgraceful.

04.10.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you put a position player on the mound in a postseason game you should be fired. That’s disgusting if CC does that.

04.10.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a stuffed animal says " and i 'm just not sure how well this plan was thought through . " Alt: a stuffed animal says " and i 'm just not sure how well this plan was thought through . "

Is there any reason why Assad is not on the roster? Boyd was gassed at the end of the year, so starting him on short rest…

04.10.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Governor, take any and all actions necessary. You have only been talking a good game; time to get back to taking good actions. I believe you can fire any IL Guard troops; that might be a good step.

04.10.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Craig gonna Craig?

04.10.2025 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This from the school that got caught with fake classes.

04.10.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#Cubs Boyd was GASSED at the end of the year so you start him on short rest? And why is Assad not on the roster? You don’t have the arms to do bullpen games throughout the whole postseason.

We’re paying $8M for decisions like this?

04.10.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#AbolishICE NOW! Calling on my Congressfolks (and soon-to-be Congressfolks): will you commit to abolishing ICE and prosecuting all involved Nuremberg style? @underwood.house.gov @duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov @julianastratton.bsky.social @rajaforil.bsky.social @robinlynnekelly.bsky.social

03.10.2025 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov look a little too chummy with a guy they call too dangerous to be in power. And they let those hats exist in their presence? You throw them on the ground and walk out gentlemen. You both got played for a photo-op. Neither are up to the challenge.

01.10.2025 04:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I suspect CC & the scouts only are gonna let our SP’s face a lineup 2x. That’s it. Hard limit.

This is not something I’d advise because it overexposes and continues to tax our pen.

30.09.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My vendetta vs Kyanite came from the folks at UO showing me blue, but then throwing the orange one on an exam.

29.09.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What’s the card look like after this game?

26.09.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Unacceptable": ICE officer relieved of duties after videos show him shoving woman to the ground An ICE officer who was captured on video pushing a woman to the ground outside an immigration court in New York City has been relieved of his duties.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Thank you to all who called or emailed to complain.

www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-off...

26.09.2025 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 8251    πŸ” 2219    πŸ’¬ 562    πŸ“Œ 203
In pursuit of excellence and greater collaboration in this effort, I am pleased to announce the establishment of a new, two-pronged faculty advisory structure:
β€’ The President's Faculty Advisory Board (PFAB) will consist of 12 esteemed faculty members from across the colleges and schools, charged with advising on institutional matters and focusing on the best interests of the entire University. Deans and the Provost will nominate multiple candidates, and from that group the President will select 12 members. The PFAB will meet monthly with me and members of my leadership cabinet, with additional meetings scheduled as necessary, as well as ongoing consultation on an informal basis. It is expected that each member will serve a renewable two-year term.
β€’ The Faculty Advisory Cohort (FAC) will consist of 60 esteemed faculty members charged with advising University leadership on issues and opportunities concerning different aspects of the institution. FAC members will be generally distributed among the colleges and schools, with at least one member from each college and school and no more than seven members from any one college or school. Members will also be enlisted in subcommittees, task forces, and working groups, as needed, to help undertake projects, studies, administrative matters, and strategic decisions requiring specific areas of expertise. Like the PFAB, members are selected by the President after a nomination process by Deans and the Provost. They are expected to serve a renewable two-year term.
Provost William Inboden will provide full details on the nomination process and implementation timeline to Deans, and we will share periodic updates as members are confirmed and meetings begin.

In pursuit of excellence and greater collaboration in this effort, I am pleased to announce the establishment of a new, two-pronged faculty advisory structure: β€’ The President's Faculty Advisory Board (PFAB) will consist of 12 esteemed faculty members from across the colleges and schools, charged with advising on institutional matters and focusing on the best interests of the entire University. Deans and the Provost will nominate multiple candidates, and from that group the President will select 12 members. The PFAB will meet monthly with me and members of my leadership cabinet, with additional meetings scheduled as necessary, as well as ongoing consultation on an informal basis. It is expected that each member will serve a renewable two-year term. β€’ The Faculty Advisory Cohort (FAC) will consist of 60 esteemed faculty members charged with advising University leadership on issues and opportunities concerning different aspects of the institution. FAC members will be generally distributed among the colleges and schools, with at least one member from each college and school and no more than seven members from any one college or school. Members will also be enlisted in subcommittees, task forces, and working groups, as needed, to help undertake projects, studies, administrative matters, and strategic decisions requiring specific areas of expertise. Like the PFAB, members are selected by the President after a nomination process by Deans and the Provost. They are expected to serve a renewable two-year term. Provost William Inboden will provide full details on the nomination process and implementation timeline to Deans, and we will share periodic updates as members are confirmed and meetings begin.

UT Austin implements the #txlege demand that faculty not have an actual elected voice; instead the β€œfaculty advisory board” will be picked by the administration.

This should, in a functioning system, put UT’s accreditation at risk.

25.09.2025 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

More scary still: 1/3 of the country wants it and 1/3 doesn’t care enough to fight back.

25.09.2025 23:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM/NSPM-7 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

This is really bad. It won’t get the popular opposition the Kimmel incident did, but it’s way more sweeping and authoritarian. This is an effort to bring the full force of government down on any and all opposition to this administration.

www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

25.09.2025 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3345    πŸ” 1860    πŸ’¬ 168    πŸ“Œ 195

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