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Jim Hirschinger

@westernslopejim.bsky.social

Fruita, Colorado, outside Grand Junction on the Western Slope. Outdoor adventurer.

109 Followers  |  25 Following  |  76 Posts  |  Joined: 07.01.2025
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Jimmy Kimmel suspended over quit reasonable comments about Charlie Kirk. Trump saying he'll designate "Antifa" as a terrorist organization. There is no Antifa; it is made up to target individuals by the right-wing. Every American now has to watch what we say & whom we say it to. Very disturbing.

18.09.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yup.

14.09.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Several people fired after clampdown on speech over Charlie Kirk shooting Teachers, firefighters and military personnel among those who lost jobs after posting their opinion on social media

Let's see, we have Gestapo ICE, science being dismissed, white Christian nationalism, and now people being encouraged to report on neighbors. What part of 1930s Germany are we not living?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

13.09.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My email to the President today: "Airdrop Gaza Aid Now. For Christ's sake, airdrop aid to Gazans. Israel is obviously offering aid in words only. It is your moral imperative to not let these people starve." I don't know what else to do.

24.07.2025 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tomorrow is Earth Overshoot Day 2025, the day of the year that humanity has used up replenishable earth resources, and sustains itself by natural capital. You do know what happens when you spend down principal in finance, don't you? Glad I won't be around to see the result.

24.07.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

WTF?! Under the β€œbig, beautiful bill,” travelers to the US will need to pay a β€œvisa integrity fee” of at least $250, though it’s unclear so far when the fee will be implemented and how visitors will pay it.

21.07.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, so sorry to hear that, James. Israel & its US enabler are truly criminal for what they are doing in Gaza. Trump & Netanyahu are despicable in their actions for power.

19.07.2025 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Got up to Silverjack Lake, at 8450ft, for the first time today, north of Cimarron, CO. Absolutely gorgeous place, although in cattle ranch country, with the attendant flies. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social

13.07.2025 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A break from the lake & boat for a little 4 mile trek to the Dillon Pinnacles, formed from soft rock below & hard rock caps, overlooking Blue Mesa Reservoir.. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social

02.07.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you ever get up in the morning, peruse the news headlines, and feel like 1933 history is repeating itself?

02.07.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Since 2016.

30.06.2025 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Federal agents blast way into California home of woman and small children Security footage shows agents setting off explosive device and shattering window of family home in Huntington Park

Anyone else think ICE is the new Gestapo. All US Citizens in this home.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

28.06.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The cows showed up to assist with our Gunnison River cleanup project today. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social

28.06.2025 00:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sad day in the USA. The Executive can now do whatever it wants, with courts unable to intervene until after the fact of harm.

27.06.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gorgeous day for a train ride. We’ve always wanted to do the Durango-Silverton route (Colorado). With @westernslopemike.bsky.social

20.06.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It turned into a three hot springs trip. Black Rock on the Rio Grande, Taos; San Antonio, near Jemez, NM; and Durango, CO, with bar service.

20.06.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Headed on from Taos. It was not as polished as I expected. Very hippy, dilapidated, shabby chic, and artistic. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social

15.06.2025 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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500+ in Taos. #nokings With @westernslopemike.bsky.social

14.06.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No Kings On June 14β€”Flag Dayβ€”Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. ...

We will be interrupting our camping trip tomorrow to attend the No Kings demonstration in Taos. You Are going to yours, right? With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
www.nokings.org

13.06.2025 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning from the Rio Grand Gorge, Taos. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social

13.06.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We find the best places to camp. Edge of the Rio Grande Gorge outside Taos, all by our lonesomes. Don’t be envious. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social

12.06.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Loving our new home & back porch. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social in Fruita, CO

09.06.2025 02:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Los Angeles protests live: Troops sent by Trump arrive in LA with more immigration raid protests expected California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass, have described the move as

Greatly saddened and worried. Someone is going to get killed. www.bbc.com/news/live/cv...

08.06.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

😳

03.06.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I just block anyone I don’t have a relationship or shared interest with.

02.06.2025 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's 2025. Why is there no vacuum cleaner that is not a chore to drag around or won't die halfway through the job!

30.05.2025 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

😒

30.05.2025 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

True?

30.05.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another little visited hiking destination on Memorial Day, into Maverick Canyon to Juanita Natural Bridge. Quite the adventure, with a river crossing & and traversing canyon walls, only 6 miles, but 5 hours of effort. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social

27.05.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hike into Sieber Canyon today for an amazing 100 ft long rock petroglyph panel. Fremont culture I think, 300 AD to 1300 AD. We counted 23 figures. Only 5.75 miles, but a tough 4 hoursβ€”no official trail, and 50 floors into the canyon & back out. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social

24.05.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0