Dave from the Rust Belt

Dave from the Rust Belt

@rustbeltdave.bsky.social

Retired application developer, dog lover, Navy veteran, art geek, cook, guitar nut and full-time curmudgeon.

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Dave from the Rust Belt
@rustbeltdave.bsky.social

It should come as no surprise that south central Ohio voted overwhelmingly Republican in 2024 (Trump got 78% of the vote in Vinton County). Ohio has a Republican Governor (Mike DeWine) and super majorities in both houses of the State Legislature. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.com‘A persistent crisis’: the 16 children removed from an Ohio family are part of a statewide issueThe case of the Siders family illustrates major shortcomings among Ohio’s political and administrative authorities
Dave from the Rust Belt
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Whiskey Pete wants to turn the US military into something from a "Little Rascals" short.

Adam Kinzinger@adamkinzinger.substack.com

Pete Hegseth has become very good at firing generals. He is far less adept at replacing them. He fired the Army's chief in a 15-second phone call & forced out at least three officers who might have succeeded him. There is a vacuum of command at the Pentagon. Hegseth is at the source. (Link below)

Dave from the Rust Belt
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The Democrats need to include this guy in all future hearings for Trump appointees. If the person fails to answer, he/she will be thrown into the Gorge of Eternal Peril. 1. What is your name? 2. What is your quest? 3. Who won the 2020 election?

Dave from the Rust Belt
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The Professional Left podcast is essential listening.

Bluegal Fran Langum #NoKings@bluegal.bsky.social

Clinton left a $237B surplus. Bush turned it into a $459B deficit, two endless wars, and the worst financial crisis in 75 years. And the media blamed… Both Sides. 🙄 We've been calling this out for 20 years. Episode 992 of @proleftpod drops now. #BothSidesDont  www.buzzsprout.com/229/episodes...

buzzsprout.comEp 992: Both Sides Don't Have A Budget Surplus - The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue GalIn this episode of The Professional Left, Driftglass and Blue Gal trace how the Clinton-era budget surplus was dismantled piece by piece during the Bush years, setting the stage for the catastrophic f...

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NY Times Pitchbot
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If a broadcast network runs a segment decrying those who commit rape and pedophilia, then by law they must give equal time to President Trump. by Brendan Carr

Dave from the Rust Belt
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Every time Whiskey Pete opens his mouth I'm reminded of this clip from Babylon 5 youtu.be/8sIWDynqHgI?...

youtu.beBabylon 5 - Londo: "Arrogance and Stupidity"YouTube video by Erik Rupp
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

MOULTON: You said, 'We will give them no quarter.' That's a war crime. Do you stand by it? HEGSETH: Uhm. The Dept of War fights to win M: You called for Ds to be tried for sedition for reminding our troops to follow the law. But when you tell them to commit a war crime, you stand by it. Congrats.

Dave from the Rust Belt
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Too cool not to share.

c0nc0rdance@c0nc0rdance.bsky.social

This is NOT AI. These are green dragontail butterflies (Lamproptera meges), native to S & SE Asia. They compensate for undersized wings with long 'swallowtails' to generate lift. Butterflies that fly in cursive, swimming like fish through the air. (📷: Center for Biological Diversity)

Dave from the Rust Belt
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Tucker Carlson was one of the biggest proponents of the racist "great replacement theory" and I haven't heard anything to indicate he's recanted. Fuck him.

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social

Tucker Carlson isn't fooling anyone. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-bigot-says-hes-sorry