Have a fun Friday!

"The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire." ~ Ferdinand Foch (1851 - 1929)

I learned all about life with my hands and feet in karate training. I've seen much about life in my travels with the Navy. And I became humbled in life in the teaching up of my children. and with the support of my wife. ~ T.L.

"Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." ~ Romans 12:15 BSB (2016)

Who can identify? #books #booksky #reading

I am sooo in my happy place right now.... Teton National Park #NPS #landscape #photography #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #LuminarEdit #LuminarMobile

No idea

(cartoon Clay Bennett) #politics

Tell Your Republican Members of Congress: Not One Penny More for ICE Brutality act.indivisible.org/sign/tell-yo...

Of all the things to be concerned about, someone else's genitals, especially those of a CHILD, should NEVER be one. And FUCK ANYONE who thinks otherwise, you sick creeps. Hope this helps if anyone was still confused.✌

An essay by Asli Aydintasbas from December 1, 2024 — mere weeks before Trump's second regime began — is as fresh and useful as it was then. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-survive-the-rest-of-trumps

I have to admit, I would watch a reality show where RFK Jr goes around picking up poisonous snakes. The episode where he grabbed hold of a timber rattler in Southeast Kentucky would be pretty epic!

35 former federal judges, appointed by both Democratic & Republican presidents, have filed a motion in Trump’s IRS lawsuit urging the judge to reopen the case to investigate if fraud was perpetrated on the court. Here’s why I believe the judge is going to reopen the case: youtu.be/2mP6D-E-ce4?...

The fundamental issue of our day is this: Who should our government actually work for? Should it work mainly for big corporations and billionaires — or for the rest of us? Kudos to Mayor Mamdani for reminding us that government can (and should) work for the people.

Zohran Mamdani is right. Bezos must pay his fair share in taxes.

300 immigrants detained at a GEO Group detention center are on a hunger and labor strike over deplorable living conditions and forced labor. GEO Group’s profits have soared as it cashes in on Trump’s cruel deportation agenda. Solidarity with the courageous detainees fighting back.

Funny how that works, huh?

This is what Trump thinks of the millions who have died for freedom and our country .... AND US! It makes me despise every Republican in our country for putting him in, (what's left of), our White House. =====================

Corporations spend more than $1.5 billion a year on union-busting. That’s $1.5 billion they could have spent on higher wages, better benefits, and improving workplace safety. Remember: if they weren’t so scared of worker power, they wouldn’t fight so hard against unions.

REMINDER: Former AG (and personal counsel to Felon Trump), Pam Bondi, will appear tomorrow before House Oversight, but behind closed doors. The interview will be transcribed, but despite efforts by Democrats, it will not be videotaped and not under oath. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Trump's Speech to the West Point Graduating Class How embarrassing. Perhaps he should get his speeches fact-checked by Obama or Biden? =========================

Today I am thankful for my music - my bass, acoustic guitar, and ukulele, I am thankful for my train hobby, my karate, and my Rosary praying, for this all gives me ways to vent my anger. #ThankfulThursday

"Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned." ~ Buddha (560BC - 483BC)

"Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as Jehovah God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." ~ Ephesians 4:31-32 AKJV (1769)

I can’t wait for summer so I can bake in the sun just for my freckles to come back. I’m desperately hanging on to that one little piece of youth.

Being bullied for my height as a child made acutely aware of how the powerful harass and exploit the vulnerable — and set me on the path of activism.

Reminder....👇🏼😡

During today’s cabinet meeting, Felon Trump spent 10 minutes ranting about swimming pools. Just more proof we need change in DC and @samforstag.bsky.social is running to be that change. We talk about his race & why working-class Americans need representation in Congress. youtu.be/lgsh3N5y1kk?...

This is some BULLSHIT by the Trump DOJ. And don’t try tell me Trump’s personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, has “recused” himself from this vindictiveness…it has his fingerprints all over it. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/27/u...

How Many Jobs Have Trump's Insults Cost Us?!?!?! Canada is spending $80,000,000,000.00 on submarines. The USA CANNOT bid! For decades, Canada bought 75% of its weapons from the US. PM Carney just excluded the US from an $80 Billion submarine deal, choosing between Germany & S. Korea instead.

She took her own life. Did Trump rape her too? ==================

Has Trump finally overplayed his hand? And if so, what are the consequences? Let's discuss. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/office-hours-has-trump-finally-overreached