Rick Bannister

Rick Bannister

@rbanny.bsky.social

ceo and founder of neighborhood bridges. https://neighborhoodbridges.org PA announcer for Ohio State Buckeye Softball, Women’s Ice Hockey, Baseball, and Women’s Soccer.

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Ryan Goodman
@rgoodlaw.bsky.social

“Acts or threats of violence the primary purpose of which is to spread terror among the civilian population are prohibited.” Geneva Convention Additional Protocol I and Department of Defense Law of War Manual, § 5.2.2

Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

If the @democrats.org can secure this rightful decision… This will be a much needed and watershed moment for our humanity

Marcia Brown@marciabrown.bsky.social

A federal judge appeared to suggest Thursday USDA must use emergency money to partially fund SNAP, days after the Trump administration said it didn't have authority. The judge plans to rule on a TRO request later today. @kellygarrity.bsky.social reported from the courthouse for @politico.com

politico.comFederal judge suggests Trump admin should partially fund SNAPU.S. District Judge Indira Talwani said she planned to issue a ruling later Thursday on Democrats’ lawsuit to keep food aid flowing during the shutdown.
Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

This Mf is negotiating against himself and Americans. Please get @schumer.senate.gov away from the table. @democrats.org

Indivisible ❌👑@indivisible.org

We hope this isn’t true. Trading away leverage in exchange for a pinky promise isn’t a real strategy. Republicans have been fighting to repeal the Affordable Care Act from day one and it doesn’t take a policy expert to know they can’t be trusted. We agree with @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social:

Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

Right on tight violence, again. So much hate and division created and fed to the flock. But you have to choose to hate and believe the lies. We reap what we sew. MAGA is a racist, homophobic, anti-female, anti-education, hate filled cesspool

Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

What did Maxwell get for talking with Trumps personal attorney? This is mob boss criminality @maddow.msnbc.com @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy @nbcnews.com @cnn.com @democrats.org

Josh Gerstein@joshgerstein.bsky.social

NEW: Ghislaine Maxwell takes tough line w/House on potential testimony about Jeffrey Epstein saga. w/@Hailey_Fuchs www.politico.com/live-updates...

politico.comGhislaine Maxwell plays hardball with lawmakers on giving Epstein testimonyThe House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is hoping to interview Maxwell in early August.
Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

Trump keeps talking about the 5 or 6 wars he has ended. Can anyone name one? Russia - Ukraine was going to be solved on day one Israel - Hamas continue Where is the peace he promised? And why won't they release the #Epstein files? This is the largest cover up in recent history

Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

Lemme get this straight. Trump is pissed about the FIVE MILLION protestors so he’s going to direct ICE to just blue cities. So for all the red cities/states who actually want immigrants removed, they have to wait?? 4D idiocracy

Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

MAGA Mike pleads incompetent to all of Trumps crimes... Hey Mike -- you can't be Republican and also love Trump. He is fascist and You are his enabler. Also Mike -- you can't be Christian and also love Trump. I'll send you a copy of the Beatitudes... #Beatitudes #MagaMike

newsbreak.comMike Johnson says he 'hasn't even heard about' Trump's unethical crypto dinner - NewsBreakHouse Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) downplayed President Donald Trump's "private" dinner with investors who pumped $148 million into his crypto venture. Duri
Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

So much failure. Half of the country (probably many more) knew you had no plan to end this war...especially on day 1. You are a buffoon and are the laughing stock of the world. This is Putin's war. Full stop. You are so weak...

Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

There are no republicans left. It’s MAGA and those who are willing to fight for democracy. A President who attacks his own citizens every day, enriches himself, dismisses the rule of law, and cowers from the world stage. We are led by a fascist regime. Hard stop. #resist

Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

A President that scoops up folks and throws them in prison, accepts bribes (Trump coin) and gifts($400 million) from foreign leaders & countries, attacks his so called enemies (the media, congresswomen), refuses to obey court orders or the rule of law...and now this. We are led by a fascist regime.

Reuters@reuters.com

BREAKING: US President Donald Trump's administration has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, the Department of Homeland Security said reut.rs/458ZBnl

reut.rsHomeland Security blocking Harvard’s ability to enroll international studentsU.S. President Donald Trump's administration has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, the Department of Homeland Security said on Thursday.
Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

The profound stupidity of the @donaldjtrump-maga.bsky.social "deal" with the UK yesterday was a classic example of negotiating against yourself. Trump is desperate to try and erase his historic tariff blunder. Just ask the Big 3 what this new "deal" will do to them www.reuters.com/business/aut...

reuters.comDetroit Three automakers blast Trump UK trade dealA group representing General Motors , Ford and Stellantis blasted President Donald Trump's trade deal announced with the United Kingdom, saying it would harm the U.S. auto sector.
Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

Illegally jailing a person for SIX WEEKS without any crimes committed OR even any charges levied against her. This is abhorrent and the lowest our country has ever sunk. THE RULE OF LAW is the bedrock of democracy. It must be defended and celebrated every day of our lives.

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Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

Way to negotiate AGAINST yourself @donaldjtrump-maga.bsky.social My bet is that China forced this concession before they would even agree to talks. 🤡

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com

President Donald Trump said that the United States could lower tariffs on China to 80 percent ahead of a meeting this weekend between his top aides and their counterparts from Beijing.

washingtonpost.comTrump suggests lowering tariffs on China ahead of talksTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to meet with his counterparts in Switzerland this weekend.
Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

Thank you @chrismurphyct.bsky.social for sharing and detailing the brazen lawlessness, cruelty, and maybe the most un American behavior I've seen in my lifetime. Illegal immigration can be debated. Following the law or offering basic humanity can not. www.tiktok.com/@blueneedle....

tiktok.com#WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Thursday held a subcommittee hearing with U.S. Secretary of Home...TikTok video by Blue Needle Red Haystack
Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

This makes me hopeful -- how @democrats.org place such a high value on the humility, selflessness, mercy, and empathy that Pope Francis lived. A rising tide raises all ships... #PopeFrancis #Empathy #LoveThyNeighbor

Opinion Today@opiniontoday.bsky.social

Net favorability of recent Catholic popes. (Economist / @today.yougov.com) More, via Opinion Today: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/250430-top...

Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

The premise of the question asked by national media about those imprisoned by our government is wrong. What right does anyone have to jail these people? Who are they and what have they been charged with? BRING THEM ALL HOME NOW. If there are charges, fine. Let the justice system work. (1/2)

Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

@60minutes.bsky.social revealed in a story SEVERAL WEEKS AGO that most on that plan to El Salvador were in the #USA legally and with no criminal record or charges. What the hell is going on? EVERYTHING MUST STOP until we release these prisoners. Full Stop. Deportation is NOT a prison sentence

Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

Trump is saying families will see a 93% drop in purchasing power due to higher costs of tariffs…🤡

Brian Manning📎@boxdonkey17.bsky.social

I thought America consumers weren’t going to pay the tariffs.? I thought the importing countries would pay the tariffs? No he’s telling Americans what we need & don’t need. He knows commerce is coming to a screeching halt. #FDT

Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

Go Bucks!!!

NBC4 Columbus@nbc4i.com

Ohio State’s University Senate Faculty Council voted to join a Big Ten alliance to respond to any “legal, financial and political” attacks from President Donald Trump’s administration. https://nbc4i.co/42ZyDN9?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

He doesn't even know what he is talking about. Deportation is different and we can debate the merits of how we deal with illegal immigrants. WHAT IS NOT FOR DEBATE IS THROWING FOLKS IN PRISON & DEPORTING CITIZENS OF THIS COUNTRY OR FOLKS WHO ARE HERE LEGALLY without a trial. Hard stop.

Jose Pagliery@josepagliery.bsky.social

"We cannot give everyone a trial," says the president of these United States.

Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

We need to go get this man. While we are at it, what about the 175+ immigrants who were also sent to this prison with NO CRIMINAL RECORDS or even charges… Illegal immigration and how we deal with this should be debated. Imprisonment…how shameful and illegal.

Chris Murphy@chrismurphyct.bsky.social

Bone chilling. A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States. The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0. 1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.

Rick Bannister
@rbanny.bsky.social

72% of those we sent to jails in El Salvador have NO criminal record or pending charges here in the US or elsewhere. We have lit fire to the rule of law, the bedrock of democracy. Worse, we have lost our humanity. In my lifetime I feel this may be one of the most heinous acts of our government

cbsnews.comU.S. sent 238 migrants to Salvadoran mega-prison; documents indicate most have no apparent criminal recordsThe U.S. sent 238 Venezuelan migrants to a Salvadoran mega-prison. The Trump administration says they're all gang members, but 60 Minutes could find no criminal records for 75 percent of them.