bfriedman.bsky.social

14 May

Replying to @carlquintanilla.bsky.social

It’s a huge insult by Xi directly at Trump. In this case China is obviously the rising power displacing the US as the established power. Xi is literally saying, we are the new super power, just accept it and avoid any conflict. And Trump’s too stupid to know he was insulted.

apple.newsDennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84 — CBS NewsFormer Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert represented Illinois for two decades in Congress and was later jailed on charges related to his concealment of hush money payments made to cover up sexual ab...

May another GOP pedophile roast in hell. apple.news/AjjDzOow2SSi...

The reality is Congress is not doing its job. They have abdicated their power to the executive branch. The Senate and House members need to be replaced with those that will ensure the constitution is followed and checks are in place. Balance needs to be restored, vote to make it happen.

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apple.newsOpinion | Bob Harvie is the best choice for Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District | Endorsement — Philadelphia InquirerBob Harvie is the best choice for Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District | Endorsement

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Libby Whittemore

@libbage55.bsky.social

#BlueskyResistance #Voices4Victory #ProudBlue Yeah…good times

apple.newsTrump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House — The Associated PressPresident Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatens that more such prohibitions of media outlets could foll...

18 Sept

What a sore loser. apple.news/ATefCKivxRbW...

16 Sept

What Pete said

Pete Buttigieg@petebuttigieg.bsky.social

After nearly two years of economic failure and broken promises, JD Vance’s midterm pitch these closing weeks is “give us another chance.” The American people cannot afford another round of this - and the good news is we don’t have to.

apple.newsIran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says — ReutersThe six-month-old U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion so far and that amount is projected to rise by $3 billion a month, Congress' nonpartisan bookkeeper reported on Tuesday, as the Trump admi...

15 Sept

I can’t afford this President. apple.news/AyKypLi8JRuq...

14 Sept

Congratulations!! You did it!!!

Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

(WSJ) - American oil executives warned for months that the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz was bound to cause a fuel crisis. Now, they say it is here. @wsj.com $CVX www.wsj.com/business/ene...

apple.newsEPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants — The Associated PressThe Environmental Protection Agency is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action the agency said would save industr...

14 Sept

Are there deliberately trying to kill is? apple.news/A4_r9eQCjSz6...

apple.newsTrump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, saying attacks are causing a shortage — The Associated PressU.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel infrastructure, saying attacks are causing a global shortage.

13 Sept

Trump has no soul. apple.news/AX3K5rZEVSHm...

apple.newsA Pa. state lawmaker wants to turn Lake Erie into Lake Pennsylvania — Philadelphia InquirerA Pa. state lawmaker wants to turn Lake Erie into Lake Pennsylvania

12 Sept

The lunacy is contagious. apple.news/Ap8YmHsbyQI-...

apple.newsSaudi Arabia has few options as it faces mounting threats from Iran and its allies — The Associated PressHouthi rebels in Yemen are advancing toward a crucial trade chokepoint. Attacks blamed on Iraqi militias forced the closure of a major pipeline.

12 Sept

Trump fucked up big time. apple.news/A9kPY5XRCSTK...

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Essence of RBG 🦋

@rbgprevails.bsky.social

10 Sept

Replying to @uspatriot2025.bsky.social

7 Sept

Trump last week, after praising the Artemis II crew for naming a moon crater after the late wife of Commander Wiseman, he told the crowd: “I wish they’d name something like that after me.” Well Trump cratered the US economy. Let’s appropriately make it after him, the “Trump Economy”

apple.newsAt Penn State, Sandusky case complicates school’s embrace of Paterno’s legacy — The AthleticSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Under blue-and-white skies Saturday, Penn State started a new football chapter while holding a cautious grip on the hallmarks of its history. In a courtroom 10 miles north on I-99...

7 Sept

Why can’t Penn State just let Paterno RIP? Paterno’s silence enabled Sandusky’s crimes. Paterno was an excellent football coach. At what cost? Wanting to celebrate Paterno legacy means Penn State never learned the lesson that children are more important than football. apple.news/AkZnTXQi1Stu...

apple.newsAmericans Without College Degrees Are Having One of the Best Job Markets in Years — The Wall Street JournalUnemployment among younger workers who didn’t go to college has rarely been lower in recent decades. It is the opposite story for college grads

7 Sept

That because they are getting $17/hr. College grads get a living wage. apple.news/AQ4ph3VrmRi-...

6 Sept

What’s the deal with Trump’s dick and balls? Why are they on his face?

apple.newsBessent heads to the G20 to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain ties — The Associated PressU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to rally the world's largest economies this week. This at at time when the U.S. has disrupted the international order with aggressive tariffs and an unpopul...

31 Aug

What allies? Russia, China and North Korea? apple.news/AGzSgK_pgQS2...

They just make shit up and nobody questions it.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Bessent on the latest bad jobs report: "After the deportations that we've seen and the closing of the border, we don't need to produce as many jobs"

But Hunter Biden sold a painting!

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social

“Do you have any concerns about the president's sons profiting off of DOD contracts?” REPUBLICANS: 🤷🏼 🤷🏼‍♀️🤐 Pathetic.

Pool proves that 30% of Americans don’t understand

Poll Tracker 📊@polltracker.bsky.social

Trump approval (American Research Group) 🟢Approve 30% 🔴Disapprove 66% 8/15-8/19 americanresearchgroup.com/economy/

They manage to soil every beautiful thing we hold dear.

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social

The Trump administration is rounding up thousands of wild horses on public lands and selling them off to slaughterhouses abroad.

This makes me EXTREMELY happy and encouraged.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social

ICYMI — “A large store in Tennessee that exclusively sells Trump merchandise is closing due to a lack of shoppers… The store is located along I-40 near Knoxville…” Shop employee: “We’re not busy anymore.” 🤷🏼 www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

18 Aug

apple.newsTrump announces a $22.5 billion makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the 'people movers' — The Associated PressPresident Donald Trump has announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport.

29 July

Another $22.5B dollars that doesn’t help any Americans other than those that fly into Dulles. I can’t afford Trump and neither can our children who will have to pay off this record deficit. #deficit #midterms #trump #economy apple.news/AIajyLVNeRdm...

usatoday.com'We look sharp': Trump says White House ordered 250 Cadillac EscaladesPresident Trump announced the White House ordered 250 Cadillac Escalades for government use during a Michigan speech.

28 July

Trump continues to spend our money like it’s an endless supply, while we struggle to pay our taxes every April. #trump #economy #midterms Check out this article from USA TODAY: 'We look sharp': Trump says White House ordered 250 Cadillac Escalades www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

23 July

The problem with Trump is that everything comes down to money and himself. Cares nothing about people. He is the definition of a narcissist. Someone characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a pervasive lack of empathy, an excessive need for admiration, and a deep sense of entitlement.

apple.newsTrump Approves Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia in Big Win for Kingdom — The Wall Street JournalThe deal could mean large profits for American companies but also is likely to raise concerns about nuclear proliferation in Middle East

22 July

So what could go wrong giving the entity who funded 9/11 and killer of journalist Jamal Khashoggi nuclear capabilities? They play Trump like a fiddle. $$$$ apple.news/ADQm2ZEzXQKK...

apple.newsThe U.S. Saw an Investment Boom in Venezuela. Now It’s a $37 Billion Problem. — The Wall Street JournalThe Trump administration faces daunting task of rebuilding after devastating earthquakes

19 July

Everything Trump touches goes to shit. US now needs to bail out Venezuela. Trump deficit keeps getting bigger. I can’t afford this President. apple.news/Aa3FobqcDQem...

apple.newsTrump administration allows killing of species threatened with extinction — The Washington PostRegulatory changes to reinterpret the Endangered Species Act also demand that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service consider the economic toll of habitat protection.

18 July

Nothing is safe in this country from Trump’s greedy reach. American’s don’t see the wealth, only corporations and oligarchs. Last week National Parks in Utah. This week the Endangered Species Act. apple.news/AB5qAPNMCQPW...

apple.newsSlavery exhibits at the President’s House have been swapped for the Trump administration’s version — Philadelphia InquirerSlavery exhibits at the President’s House have been swapped for the Trump administration’s version

15 July

Slavery exhibits at the President’s House have been swapped for the Trump administration’s version - Philadelphia Inquirer New display tells visitors how Washington often bought his spaces tickets to the circus and theater. Sounds nice!! apple.news/AlDl8zCe0RUu...

15 July

I just don’t understand how there can be a fairly large segment of the American population who don’t value lives. ICE could do the job in a non-violent, humanitarian way and be effective. Their only mantra is “if you run you’re guilty,”here illegally “fair game”. What happened to love thy neighbor?

10 July

There is no key to this explosive diarrhea map. Is one to assume brown is bad?

apple.newsErdogan's Eyebrow-Raising Gift To NATO Leaders Turns Into Security Snafu — HuffPost"Has your luggage been in your possession at all times?"

9 July

I hope President Trump didn’t (did) accept his gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Trump is currently barred from legally owning or possessing firearms under federal law, which restricts anyone convicted of a felony from gun ownership. apple.news/AZ8njIXGETRO...

apple.newsBelgian Prime Minister Appears To Slip In A Trump World Cup Zinger During NATO Meeting — HuffPostBart De Wever talked about a “red card.”

8 July

You got to love the international disrespect for Trump. “This is also a very strong ‘red card’ to Putin, Belgian Prime Minister De Wever said, “You can’t just take back a red card. You know that.” apple.news/AbeL5eZAvS1u...

apple.news‘Southern Squeeze’ Grips US Cities Once Known for Affordability — Bloomberg BusinessweekAffluent newcomers are reshaping places like Nashville and Atlanta, boosting local economies but straining the budgets of longtime residents.

30 June

I thought “affordability” was a made up word? apple.news/AMZvYeKO9RQ2...

apple.newsU.S. and Iran Agree to Halt Days of Fighting Over Strait — The Wall Street JournalThe two sides are set to resume peace talks intended to strike a long-term deal to end hostilities and restrain Tehran’s nuclear program

29 June

You know it’s Monday… apple.news/AYvckSSkrQOC...

28 June

FBI warns Pope of possible fountain vandals in St.Peter's Square. Vatican on high alert.

28 June

Maybe he could just concentrate on ending the war he started and lowering gas prices? Trump Adds a Washington Golf Course Renovation to His Fall Agenda - The Wall Street Journal

20 June

Poolside visitor, Northern Gray Treefrog #nature #treefrog #frog