Spbaker
@baksp2.bsky.social
retired legal professional & mystery/crime writer
created November 14, 2024
51 followers 26 following 58 posts
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🪶☘️Redi 🏳️🌈 🧷🇺🇦🖕->🌮 maga & 3rd party "non-committeds" 🖕 (@redincalif.bsky.social) reposted
This is absolute truth. Add in I've read the Book of Mormon & done a little bit of Jehovah Witness readings. I'm not being arrogant when I tell Bible thumpers that I probably know their book BETTER than them..I'm WARNING THEM to not TEST ME🤷♀️
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social) reply parent
I love autumn and your post is YUMMY!
𝓥𝓲𝓻𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓲𝓪 𝓗𝓪𝓵𝓵 📎 (@virginiahall32.bsky.social) reposted
Good night 🌙 and….
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social) reply parent
Good one.
The New Yorker (@newyorker.com) reposted
“Let’s begin by saying that we are living through a very dangerous time.” So opens “A Talk to Teachers,” which James Baldwin delivered to a group of educators in October, 1963.
Ruth Wishart (@ruthwishart.bsky.social) reposted
An infant in the UK has died of whooping cough thanks to her mum not being vaccinated. Measles and polio will also come back if the US lets RFK have his wicked way.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
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Mabel Logan (@mabellogan.bsky.social) reposted
Agree? #Scotland
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “[Houston] Labor Day March 2025” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
ANCHORAGE…
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social) reply parent
They're just following the orange asshole's direction. Or maybe AG Blondie's. Pretty disgusting either way.
The New York Times (@nytimes.com) reposted
Border Patrol agents assembled outside a Los Angeles museum where Gov. Gavin Newsom was holding a rally and news conference on congressional redistricting. Local elected officials expressed outrage that the agents decided to stand there in a brazen show of force. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/u...
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A Subway Sandwich Gets a Felony — My Attempted Murder Got a Pardon open.substack.com/pub/harrydun...
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
Is Trump Planning A Military Takeover In DC? open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
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Phil (@darkphil.bsky.social) reposted
Birds of a feather….. This mother fuc*er is part of a huge flock.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
Stand with Texas Dems. August 3, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Marlena Graves MDiv, PhD (@marlenagraves.bsky.social) reposted
The truth here is so ever relevant, is so simple and profound. I think I might pop it into my next book. Sharing yet again:
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Read it and weep. But don't give up. July 30, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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July 20, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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This Race Could Turn The Attorney General’s Office Into A Force For Good open.substack.com/pub/lonestar...
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
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Adam Kinzinger (@adamkinzinger.substack.com) reposted
There are actually quite a few undocumented Russians in the US. Anyone have any videos of ICE forcefully deporting them? Or just the brown people?
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
July 5, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
🦋CoLoRaDo-SWONGER-WoKe-SnOwBoY❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️🌈 (@snowmassvillageboy.bsky.social) reposted
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
A New Declaration of Independence from Tyranny open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
Ignorance helps keep Trump in power.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
Will Pam Bondi Go to Prison? open.substack.com/pub/borowitz... She should.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
Are we ready to fight??? April 28, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Guardrails of Democracy (@demguardrails.bsky.social) reposted
In today’s atmosphere, it’s obvious why a book warning of totalitarian censorship would be in the American Library Association’s list of most commonly challenged books
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
Am I living in a BAD dystopian movie? Or The Matrix? Or where? Because I don't recognize the country my father, husband, brother, uncles, cousins, et al fought for. The Week in Musk: Musk's "legion" of kids open.substack.com/pub/elonmusk...
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Trump Will Hate This open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social) reply parent
Nancy Mace looks rabid.
eddietg51-42.bsky.social (@eddietg51-42.bsky.social) reposted
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YOU TOO CAN FEEL SICK TO YOUR STOMACH: Fiscal Conservatism Is Dead And Texas Republicans Voted To Loot The Coffin open.substack.com/pub/lonestar...
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
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Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
(for some odd reason, FB won't let me post this. A tech error...sure. www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
April 6, 2025 (Sunday) open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social) reply parent
Somedays that’s all you can do.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
Texas lawmakers advance bill that makes it a crime for teachers to assign "Catcher in the Rye" open.substack.com/pub/populari...
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
March 31, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social) reply parent
Rotten apologists.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
March 25, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
Was waiting to see what she thought.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
March 24, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
🚨HAPPENING NOW: U.S. Supreme Court hears argument in Louisiana congressional redistricting case with huge implications for the Voting Rights Act. Follow along for LIVE updates: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Jon Passantino (@passantino.bsky.social) reposted
As astronauts splashed down to earth last week, TV news outlets tied themselves in knots to avoid calling the body of water the Gulf of Mexico. It’s an act of submission to Trump, @oliverdarcy.bsky.social writes in @status.news www.status.news/p/gulf-of-me...
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
On This Night in 2003, the Fifth Night of the Iraq War, We Won the Oscar. open.substack.com/pub/michaelm...
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social) reply parent
Shameful
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This is one STUPID woman and one of the snarkiest people ever to stand behind a podium.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social) reply parent
This is one STUPID woman.
Oliver Willis (@owillis.bsky.social) reposted
In these dark times, when it feels like there is no hope and all is lost, I would like to remind you that Rush Limbaugh is still dead and has been dead for more than 4 years. Keep hope alive.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
March 17, 2025 Shameful. If you're not a white male, you're being erased. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
Trump's 200% Tariff on European Alcohol Causes Pete Hegseth to Angrily Resign open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
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Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
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Evan Buxbaum (@evanbuxbaum.bsky.social) reposted
When was the last time Donald Trump drove anything other than a golf cart?
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social) reply parent
I didn’t watch TV Trump the first time around, why would I watch now. Puke.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social) reply parent
And farmers.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
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Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
If I were to be stuck in space, I’d be real careful with whom I caught a ride home. Just sayin’.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
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Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter.org) reposted
Today, the SPLC marked the 60th anniversary of #BloodySunday with a wreath-laying ceremony. Today and every day, #TheMarchContinues as we honor the late U.S. Rep. John R. Lewis and 40 martyrs who died during the height of the #CivilRights Movement. #SPLCJubilee25 #VotingRights #Selma60
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
Trump is a Putin asset and it needs to be impeached!
Ali Velshi (@velshi.com) reposted
My show, @velshimsnbc.bsky.social, exists because @joyannreid.bsky.social made that viable & important. Joy is a builder, a thought leader, a fierce warrior for justice, fairness and equity. Joy is a masterclass in holding power to account. I can’t wait to see what she ends up doing next. #myhero
Not That Karen (@caligirlnok.bsky.social) reposted
Card I received this morning from my cousin. @vbenedict.bsky.social I couldn’t figure out how to attach a photo in a DM. Enjoy!
Michele (@funnymichele.bsky.social) reposted
💯
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🦋🕊️🦋GinLy47 (@ginly47.bsky.social) reposted
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
And would workers at a private co. work for the wages that TSA pays? And would the private co. conduct background checks before hiring? And...and...and.
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
Fail. Big time. Kissing up for access I’ll bet.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
befuddled old fart declares brilliant military victory over California www.jefftiedrich.com/p/befuddled-...
Jessica Denson (@jessicadenson07.bsky.social) reposted
Damn right. @repjasmine.bsky.social @repdangoldman.bsky.social Who else is ready to stand out and finally join us? @diretalks.bsky.social @smartelections.bsky.social @fsfp.bsky.social @susangreenhalgh.bsky.social #LightsON
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
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Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
I love libraries. Libby is the modern version of the book mobile. Read books and support your local library.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
I'm from/in Texas. I miss Ann Richards and Molly Ivens.
Timothy W. Cook (@twcook.us) reposted
Take action every day. #BC2025
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social) reply parent
ugliest vehicle ever
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social) reply parent
WTF? Send him back to South Africa.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
Read it and weep. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social)
The trolls have discovered Threads and are relentless. Hope all the blue people move over here.
Julie Patchouly (@juliepatchouly.bsky.social) reposted
If you don’t have a library card go get one. Even if you don’t plan on using it right away, go get one. Keep our libraries alive.
Morgan J Freeman (@mjfree.bsky.social) reposted
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget
Jeff Tiedrich (@jefftiedrich.bsky.social) reposted
so if I'm understanding the tech-bro position correctly, it's this
Morgan J Freeman (@mjfree.bsky.social) reposted
💙❤️💙Mia💙❤️💙 (@mommamia.bsky.social) reposted
Please.
Spbaker (@baksp2.bsky.social) reply parent
Go for it.
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
TBH I think this would make a great billboard. What do you guys think?