Mark W.

Mark W.

@markbadge2.bsky.social

retired police lieutenant; photographer; Cubs fan. Grandpa to 2 amazing little girls. Lab dad. Left of center voter. Anti-Trump. Residing in N. Illinois, just south of the Wisconsin border. (not enough folks on Bluesky give their locations)

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Angry
@angrystaffer.bsky.social

People are falling for the DSA vs Establishment trap again. Didn’t we learn our lesson in 2016 and 2024? It’s the establishment’s job to build a coalition that can win EVERYWHERE. In some places, that means ultra-progressive. In others, it means establishment. The tent is big enough for all of us.

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@markbadge2.bsky.social
Chris Hayes@chrislhayes.bsky.social

!!!! "Aides to Todd Blanche directed the U.S. Atty’s office and FBI agents based in MN to shut down a civil rights investigation into an officer’s fatal shooting of Renee Good and instead alter it to probe Good for possible criminal liability, according to three people briefed on the discussions."

Mark W.
@markbadge2.bsky.social

Trump apparently wants to go to war if Iran shoots peaceful protesters. He must not remember the time he wanted the National Guard to do the very same thing in Lafayette Square.

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Robert Reich
@rbreich.bsky.social

81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.

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Kevin M. Kruse
@kevinmkruse.bsky.social

When you publish a website that posts the names and photos of scholars who have written or said things you disagree with and encourage people to surveil and harass them, you are not, in fact, a “free speech” organization.

Ted McCormick@tedmccormick.bsky.social

It is quite simply dishonest to describe TPUSA as a “free speech” organization and not even mention the “Professor Watchlist,” as NPR just did. Reporting on a crime does not entail adopting the victim’s views.

Mark W.
@markbadge2.bsky.social

If I were U.S. President, I would tell Putin he had 72 hrs to agree to a cease-fire. Then 6 months to withdraw from occupied territory. Anything less, we’re institution a no-fly above all of Ukraine. And e shoot down everything above treetop level.

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The Washington Post
@washingtonpost.com

James Lovell, the astronaut who commanded the Apollo 13 spacecraft, where he famously warned, “Houston, we've had a problem,” and who was portrayed by Tom Hanks in the iconic movie, has died. He was 97.

Mark W.
@markbadge2.bsky.social

My wife and I are considering an electric vehicle. Drove a Mustang Mach E. Very impressive vehicle... salesman asked me what models I'm considering, I told him "anything but a Tesla." His response was, "good for you!"

Mark W.
@markbadge2.bsky.social

The only thing I hate worse than Trump calling this monstrosity the "big beautiful bill", is the news media doing the same. WTF, have some respect for yourselves and be professional.

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woke stifler
@yelix.bsky.social

RIP to one of the coolest mother fuckers to ever do it

Pittsburgh Pirates@pirates.com

We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Dave Parker. A legendary Pirate, Parker spent 11 years in a Pirates uniform, winning 2 batting titles, an MVP award and a World Series Championship in 1979.

Mark W.
@markbadge2.bsky.social

This:

T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦@tryangregory.bsky.social

You can think a regime is awful and oppressive and should not have WMDs and needs to go AND recognize the major negative role of western interference in the region AND think neither side should have nukes AND strongly oppose war. Ask those of us who protested in 2003 how we know.