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jbbeal.bsky.social
Dad and software engineer. Live in southern CA; like running and beer
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Trump is not a problem solver. His proposed solutions are always blunt objects that fail to address the complexity of a problem, create new problems, or both. The border wall? Bleach in the veins? Tariffs? Simplistic "common sense" ideas that just don't work

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What the fuck is this headline? The whole article? Framing the unconstitutional power plays of a petty tyrant as “a ferocious offensive”? And California is “on the losing end”? www.politico.com/news/2025/06...

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Was told I almost bumped into Jennifer Garner at a restaurant in Santa Monica. I never even saw her. (Which, I guess, was kind of the problem.)

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

At Pershing Square in LA. More people arriving constantly; lots of energy

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No matter what happens today, it seems relevant to remember that only right wing demonstrators have stormed the US Capitol

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SCHATZ: "This is the stuff of dictatorships. He identified himself. That should be enough."

submitted 6 days ago • 348 comments

We the People are responsible for the government we voted for. Not just now, but always. We love to complain about how ineffective Congress is, and have for my entire life, but we keep sending back the same people

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

“Let your life be a counter-friction to stop the machine.” ~Henry David Thoreau

submitted 7 days ago • 17 comments

1. BREAKING California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a motion requesting that a restraining order be granted within two hours (from the time of the filing) to block the deployment of National Guard and Marines.

submitted 8 days ago • 16 comments

Imagine a world where you didn't get separate bills from every doctor you visit for your portion of whatever copay, coinsurance, or deductible you owe but a single bill from your insurance company with the total amount. Single payer is arguably better, but ☝️ would be much better than what we have

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

Are we supposed to believe that they deported him by accident when their purpose all along was to arrest him and put him in jail?

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

Happy June 6th! It’s ‘Ally Fridays’ on the Gay of the Day! We need and love them! It’s Kristin Chenoweth time! You can be a REAL christian and still support the lgbtq community. Smash that share button for the algorithm 🙏🏼 #pride #Pridemonth #lgbtq #lgbtqia #ally #history

submitted 12 days ago • 25 comments

These are colossally stupid people. And you know who I'm talking about

submitted 29 days ago • 0 comments

It is so tragic and highly embarrassing that someone so vile, petty, and bereft of decency is the president. I will never understand or have peace with it.

submitted 33 days ago • 778 comments

Violating rights guaranteed by the constitution is breaking the most fundamental contract between the People and the government. It is a crime It should lead to impeachment.

submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

"The actions are the latest purge by Gabbard, who has said she is fighting politicization of the intelligence community but has removed or sidelined officials perceived to not support Trump’s political agenda." So, clearly the opposite of what she says apple.news/ACTtIv6oLRQS...

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

Gnarly tree; Serrano Creek Trail; Lake Forest, CA

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BREAKING: A woman was kicked out of a women’s bathroom at a Massachusetts hotel by a security guard who demanded she “prove her gender.” No badge gives you the right to sexually harass someone in a bathroom. This is what fascism looks like in real time. And it’s coming to your city next.

submitted 36 days ago • 1122 comments