I have no doubt that some bullshit MAGA/GOP-linked organization, funded through one of their Bond-villain billionaires, will now create their own “more prestigious” version of the Nobel prize and award it to Donald Trump because when they don’t get what they want they simply distort reality.

There’s very little in news and politics to enjoy right now, but relishing in the mental break from reality that Donald Trump is about to experience in front of the world via both social media, and, undoubtedly, on camera at some point today is something I, personally, needed.

My understanding of the broad, overall strategy seems to be “take pictures and document what’s happening” with the hope that something awful enough will happen that it will finally bring the masses out to protest and demand change… … … because that doesn’t really seem like a good strategy to me?

“Perp-walking” James Comey is just a test for “perp-walking” other perceived enemies of this regime, up to and including Obama.

As someone that struggles with depression, I can report that another huge bout of it has overwhelmed me. To my knowledge, nothing directly triggered me. I just woke up this afternoon and the fact that a not insignificant portion of Americans want anyone that isn’t a white, “christian” …

My controversial hot-take tonight is that the Dolphins should NOT have all black uniforms. It just doesn’t go with their whole color scheme and vibe.

The best case scenario for today’s meeting between Schumer, Jeffries, Trump, et cetera just played out… … At the very least, Schumer and Jeffries weren’t dressed down and embarrassed on camera “Zelensky-style” by Trump and team.

JB Pritzker is out there explaining it like it is!

All anyone will remember from this “peace deal” is Netanyahu threatening, “This can be done the easy way or the hard way.”

I have a level of anxiety and foreboding that I have not had in a long time as we head into this weekend and next week. Too much stuff is coming to a head simultaneously and that’s usually when really bad stuff happens.

Sitting outside on a lovely evening in the hills south of Pittsburgh. Watching my oldest son swim. Listening to music on the portable speaker. Wife comes out and says, “Is that the Beastie Boys?” It is not. It is not even remotely close. It is Rage Against the Machine. 😳😔😭

Somehow I recently earned over 600 followers, and, maybe even, about 400 of them are real people—but who really knows? Just to introduce myself to those who are new: I am nothing more than a middle-aged, overweight, white guy that retired from the Army and is now a stay-at-home Dad.

A reminder that two things can be simultaneously possible: (1) You can condone any political violence in the starkest terms. AND (2) You can still find ICE to be an inherently evil gestapo.

Well… at least they aren’t requiring a mandatory treatment for anyone with autism. 🙄

My sincere hope is that Kimmel realizes that his reinstatement is only temporary and that he goes live and scorched Earth.

I hate predictions. I don’t like people that make them. I try not to make them. However, I am very fucking confident about this future headline: “Trump administration diverts ICE agents to fight Antifa terrorists”

I always thought it would be being registered as a Democrat, being a vocal atheist, or being autistic that would get me taken by this regime … … turns out it will most likely be because I made political contributions to the Democratic party though ActBlue.

I am actually afraid to post anything about what happened yesterday. I know I shouldn’t be, but my fear is that the coming fallout against everyone on the left is going to be sweeping and brutal.

My “go-to” album for when I am having problems processing all the dark, evil stuff happening in our country is Radiohead’s “Kid A”.

Wondering this morning whether when they come for me if it will be because I am Democrat, an atheist, or autistic.

Whatever Trump appeals the SCOTUS will make legal.

The average American has failed to understand that the overwhelming majority of law enforcement and military are truly supportive of what this regime is doing. Right-wing ideology, propaganda, and misinformation took root there over the course of the last few decades and now flourishes.

Belief in the Epstein Hoax will soon be labelled a “mental disorder,” as such those people are “enemies, hostile to the administration” who will lose certain rights such as the right to bear arms. Sound far-fetched? It’s already being proposed for trans people.

The country stands at a unique juncture in its history tonight as we all wait with bated breath how JB Pritzker and state of Illinois are going to respond to a military invasion from another state.

There’s just so much bad news from today it’s kinda mind numbing: - Texas National Guard is preparing to invade Chicago! - The regime is moving major military bases from blue states to red states! - The Air Force will do a flyover of DC tomorrow to … distract from Epstein news.

Does this signal a seismic shift in how we garrison our active duty military? Will the Trump administration begin consolidating the power of active duty military forces to only states that agree and follow his policies? Think about the long-term repercussions of that.

Nothing weird is happening with Trump until @chadbourn.bsky.social gives me reason to believe there is.

TL:DR Today at my weekly VA psychology appointment, I was informed that come the new fiscal year (October) that due to provider shortages a committee will be convened to determine an “appropriate mental health care plan” for each veteran which might result in a recommendation for reduced care. 😔

America will ban windows at schools and churches before it bans assault rifles.

I hope that Minneapolis is prepared with a plan for how to respond because Trump was already salivating over any reason, real or imaginary, to send his masked gestapo, along with whatever we’re calling the National Guard now, there.

I am not a journalist or reporter, but based on my limited understanding of their jobs, I thought “not making yourself part of the story” was integral to their professionalism and objectivity.

I see that the White House Press Corps has reached a new low today.

The hill I am willing to die on: Given that approximately 1/3 of voters chose MAGA/GOP/Trump, 1/3 of voters voted against Trump, and the last 1/3 of voters simply didn’t vote at all; I believe that last 1/3 can be inspired to vote by big, bold, far-left ideas, not by appealing to the center or …

After getting the kids off to school, I sat down to do some arts and crafts. My protest sign is now ready for this afternoon.

The Democratic message needs to be: Against Fascism? Vote Democrat! Nothing more, nothing less. Anyone who is against fascism is a friend. There is no “purity test” other than this right now. Once we save our republic from fascism we can move forward on other progressive matters.

Just another absolutely savage show from South Park. Love it.

I have recently, somehow, surpassed 500 followers. To reintroduce myself, I am absolutely no one special, just a retired, disabled US Army veteran trying to make-up lost years with my two boys. I, simply, enjoy BlueSky and sharing my beliefs and opinions.

Can we please stop depending on this idea that major media is one day, magically, going to decide to cover anything any other way than the way their oligarch owners want them to?! The American media, as currently configured, has abysmally failed the average American and will continue to.

Random thought as I watch my kid in the pool and surf the BlueSky this evening… … I sure hope that Matt Stone and Trey Parker have some sort of “nuclear option” type episode that they intend to find a way to distribute for when they finally get banned by the Trump regime.

When all of this is over someday, and if there still exists wise, learned scholars of history, it will, no doubt, be understood that having the nation’s capitol as it’s own special district with its own unique laws left the country uniquely vulnerable to a fascist takeover.

You know how Trump loves to ramble on at the press during flights on Air Force One? I am willing to bet it will be a very quiet flight back to DC tonight.

So, it appears Trump had a bad day. In light of that, what worries me now is what he will do to distract from his abject failure?

What is the legality of setting up funding to support people who throw Subway sandwiches at fascists?

I just read that one of my former First Sergeants in the US Army, Jay Collins, has been nominated by Ron DeSantis as the Lieutenant Governor of Florida. This man has an undeniably incredible record of service in the US Army, but…

There’s always hope that today will be the day. Today will be different. Maybe, just maybe, the White House Press Pool will grow a backbone and ask some tough questions about the “liberation” of Washington DC. … … but I wouldn’t bet on it.

This is a wild venue for a Fight Oligarchy tour stop. Personally, I find it appropriate and like it.

I am going to see Bernie Sanders speak today! I am so stoked! That is all.

I’ve not set an alarm to watch a show in a long time. Looking forward to how mad Trey Parker and Matt Stone can make Trump.

Everyone in America should contact their insurance company tomorrow asking why they’re not getting paid for their prescriptions like Trump said they should.

I don’t have a good feeling about the Democrats breaking quorum in Texas. I support it because what else can anyone really do? It is my sincere hope that my bad feelings about this prove to be wrong.