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Jim Leighty

@jdleighty.bsky.social

Open record, police accountability, justice advocate. Executive Director of Citizen Nine26. Our judicial system needs an overhaul. My collection of public records: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rNLNK6sfQArkPrDkfzWaH9ZnVwpzMlCz Personal account.

created August 18, 2023

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Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

😢 Damn it.

1/9/2025, 11:02:30 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

The Shoshone County Sheriff is complaining about not having enough funding for her budget, yet she has a department that is not held accountable and she doesn’t take the care of people she has in custody seriously. cdapress.com/news/2025/ap...

1/9/2025, 4:25:07 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

I don’t see that option on your page. You might have DMs turned off.

1/9/2025, 3:03:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

If the district can afford nearly $300,000 for one administrator, it can afford a cost of living adjustment for teachers. Let’s back our teachers! #Spokane #WEA #MeadSD

1/9/2025, 3:29:20 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

For context: former superintendent Shawn Woodward made $235,814 in 2023. Travis Hanson now makes over $55,000 more — a 23% increase in just one year. #Spokane #WEA #MeadSD

1/9/2025, 3:29:20 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Meanwhile, here’s what MSD administrators are making in 2024: • Supt. Travis Hanson: $290,883 • Deputy Supt. Jared Hoadley: $193,954 • Deputy Supt. Heather Havens: $191,927 #Spokane #WEA #MeadSD

1/9/2025, 3:29:20 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

The Mead School District says teachers’ salaries are too high and wants to cut the cost of living adjustment from their contracts. This would freeze teacher pay regardless of inflation. #Spokane #WEA #MeadSD

1/9/2025, 3:29:20 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Tell me more about the bulk deals. I’m the executive director for Citizen Nine26, the Police Accountability Director for Spokane Community Against Racism, and an impacted family member of the Washington Coalition for Police Accountability.

1/9/2025, 2:43:18 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Spokane here. Let me know when you’re heading this way.

1/9/2025, 2:36:46 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

Ringing the Liberty Bell in 1752 for the first time. (Bong) “Fuck….. Well that can’t be good.” - William Smith slowly walking away.

1/9/2025, 2:03:15 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

I feel like blocking anyone that posts on Bluesky but prevents the common public from commenting. If you don’t want people to comment on your post, perhaps social media is not for you. But… I’m willing to listen to your arguments.

31/8/2025, 7:51:09 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

…but there isn’t enough money for healthcare for all.

31/8/2025, 3:00:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

I stand with teachers! Mead School Board is misrepresenting contract talks. Teachers are fighting for student safety, not raises. COLA has always been part of the contract—now the board wants to strip it away in the middle of a tough economy.

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31/8/2025, 2:29:48 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

Billy Joel needs to write a song called “We Gotta Put Out This Fire!”

31/8/2025, 2:24:25 AM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Ask republicans to make mental health care free for everyone and they’ll fight you on it. Republicans blame everyone but themselves and guns. No solutions, just thoughts and prayers.

30/8/2025, 4:34:58 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Holy shit! That’s F’d up!

30/8/2025, 4:31:55 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Who’s?

30/8/2025, 4:06:46 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

I don’t usually condone graffiti, but I’m disappointed the City of Spokane covered up the anti-Nazi tags (a swastika crossed out). They also painted over “F*** ICE.” Maybe that one was too vulgar? Next time just “FI” might get the point across.

29/8/2025, 12:13:15 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kelsey Atherton (@atherton.bsky.social) reposted

what a fucking stupid time to be a person who cares about other people

28/8/2025, 10:40:13 PM | 4173 881 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Marisa Kabas (@marisakabas.bsky.social) reposted

imagine being so maniacally racist that you side with the fire over the firefighter

28/8/2025, 2:53:27 AM | 10751 3616 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Our pumpkin patch. 😎

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28/8/2025, 3:37:43 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Those are cool! My pumpkins are doing okay. But no trophies.

28/8/2025, 12:13:42 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Right on!

27/8/2025, 11:59:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Contact CitizenNine26.org. They might be able to locate an attorney for you. You can give them the details and they should be able to figure out if it’s federal or state charges.

25/8/2025, 12:45:28 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Have them reach out to CitizenNine26.org. That organization can help find a federal attorney.

25/8/2025, 12:39:22 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Which state did the arrest take place?

25/8/2025, 12:10:25 AM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

I know you said this is federal, but what state was did this happen in?

25/8/2025, 12:09:33 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

All three bands were amazing! Blues Traveler opened with Devil Went Down to Georgia. Totally unexpected!

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24/8/2025, 6:23:39 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

The Gin Blossoms smashed it out of the gate!!! #GinBlossoms

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24/8/2025, 2:20:23 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

OMG!!!! She is wearing The Shinning dress!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

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24/8/2025, 2:14:35 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Great set!❤️

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24/8/2025, 2:13:30 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

Watching the Spin Doctors nail it! Later… Gn Blossoms and Blues Traveler! This show is already amazing and it only just started! #Spokane #GinBlossons #BluesTraveler

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24/8/2025, 1:31:03 AM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

These fascist ICE bastards need to be brought down. They’re tough because they know they have protections that the public isn’t afforded. If the public knew they would be protected by the constitution and their elected officials, these ICE bastards wouldn’t be so cocky.

23/8/2025, 8:58:49 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

My wife and I took the paddle boards to Lake Coeur d’Alene yesterday. It was very relaxing and beautiful.

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23/8/2025, 8:51:21 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Someone once gave my bitters that was a raisin base. It went well with bourbon.

23/8/2025, 8:48:44 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Yep. Although I have a few others I try from time to time.

23/8/2025, 7:35:13 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

I’ll have try that!

23/8/2025, 7:31:47 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

I screwed up my Manhattan. I forgot to add the bitters. I did add some slivers of orange peel, since I am out of cherries. I’m still drinking it. ¯\(°_o)/¯

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23/8/2025, 3:37:43 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

The people let these goons get away with it. Not Trump and his administration. Trump and his administration enable it. The issue is that whoever stands up to these cowards will not be protected by their rights. This fascist government will see to that. That 2nd amendment MAGA brags about is a myth.

17/8/2025, 3:08:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

🤣👍

16/8/2025, 11:43:24 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m just saying’, I think this might be award worthy. 😎👍

16/8/2025, 11:25:40 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh my gosh! That is so cool! Is that a record length? Are you going to enter it in the fair?

14/8/2025, 6:28:56 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

In Washington State, we are working on a bill that requires Sheriffs to be certified law enforcement officers. Currently, they don’t have to be. This allows a sheriff to be removed if they lose certification for committing a crime. wcforpa.org/sheriffs-and...

14/8/2025, 3:14:32 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Idaho education is the most under funded education systems in America. Is this any surprise?

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14/8/2025, 4:20:10 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Perhaps Anthony is reminding people of the law in order to highlight the violations so people might be encouraged to take action.

13/8/2025, 4:21:07 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

This makes me takes me back to George Carlin when he said, “Imagine how stupid the average person is then realize half of all people are stupider than that.”

13/8/2025, 4:01:54 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Such a narcissistic pig.

13/8/2025, 3:57:11 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jason D. Salvagni (@salvagni.org) reposted

If you're National Guard or any other service member being deployed against people in the US and you'd like to apply for conscientious objector status or have any other concerns whatsoever, call the GI Rights Hotline to get some guidance on your options: 1-877-447-4487 girightshotline.org

11/8/2025, 2:41:27 AM | 728 492 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

We used to not negotiate with terrorist.

10/8/2025, 10:10:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

FDT.

10/8/2025, 5:40:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

Credit to Exciting_Horror666 on Reddit.

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10/8/2025, 4:51:47 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Here is the link from the post that got deleted. www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...

10/8/2025, 3:36:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

“In the first nine months of this fiscal year, which started Oct. 1, only about 8,000 VA employees got retention bonuses and just over 1,000 received recruitment incentives.” Yet ICE is giving out huge hiring bonuses and large salaries to anyone that wants to join Trumps fascist gestapo brigade. FT

10/8/2025, 12:28:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

And here is the link to my post if you are interested to in the rise of the American Nazis. www.facebook.com/share/194yxt...

9/8/2025, 4:39:51 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Here is the link to the Bonner County Daily Bee post, in case you want to see it firsthand. www.facebook.com/share/16SWvq...

9/8/2025, 4:37:06 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

He also commented on my post about the racist groups growing in our nation.

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9/8/2025, 4:35:21 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

The racists in North Idaho aren’t shy about their blatant racism. But they are cowards. John Hughes blocked me after he replied so I couldn’t respond.

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9/8/2025, 4:33:32 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Nowels has endorsed McCollam. Nowels knows who to suck up to. www.facebook.com/share/p/19sx...

9/8/2025, 4:48:26 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Sheriff Nowels endorsed McCollam. Seems like a pre-payment. www.facebook.com/share/p/19sx...

9/8/2025, 4:27:33 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

My heart goes out to you, my friend. ❤️

8/8/2025, 7:04:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

I avoid the randos. But KHQ, KXLY, and KREM were horrible about it. They even did “specials” regarding the case. They did the same thing with the Vallow–Daybell trials.

8/8/2025, 6:00:28 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

If you are calling me to see if I would consider accepting a cash offer for my home, I won’t be nice and I will waste your time. So either stop cold calling me or even better, find a different job. You’re a predator and I don’t take kindly to predators.

8/8/2025, 5:56:40 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

The VA staff is great, but my care has suffered—likely due to budget cuts and staffing shortages. I had an MRI and wasn’t even told the results. Just got a call saying I was referred to community care for a procedure I didn’t know I needed.

8/8/2025, 3:57:20 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

The media in general has been abusing this tragedy for years. Any tiny bit of information that came out turned into breaking news. Even after the sentencing, the media ran stories for days. They acted like they were concerned, but it was all for clicks and sensationalism. It was gross.

8/8/2025, 3:49:20 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

A few years ago in Spokane, WA, the wife of the prosecutor proclaimed herself asa “White Christian Nationalist”. It had no negative effect on her husband’s re-election. www.inlander.com/news/lesley-...

8/8/2025, 3:17:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

Just to show how mainstream hate has become, don’t forget that Leslie Haskell, the wife of Spokane Prosecutor Larry Haskell, proudly proclaimed herself a “White Christian Nationalist” a few years back. Larry said she has a right to her views. He would go on to be re-elected as prosecutor.

8/8/2025, 3:09:48 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

Looks like a fun way to spend Saturday night! I just love Svengoolie.

8/8/2025, 2:20:01 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Judith of York (@judithofyork.bsky.social) reposted

When filling out a form yesterday, this was the recommended word that popped up as I typed the abbreviation for #Idaho. Can’t make this shit up. 🤷‍♀️

Screenshot of a partial tablet keyboard with the word “idiocracy” centered above it and the abbreviation “ID” to the left of it.
8/8/2025, 1:04:47 PM | 87 5 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

An extremely accurate portrayal of ICE recruitment.

7/8/2025, 3:17:28 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

I yearn for Sesame Street. When I was little, two shows that were definitely on my dad’s approved list were Mister Rogers and Sesame Street. I miss all three.

7/8/2025, 3:03:55 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s actually the typical body type of ICE agents. He’ll need to shave his head, buy some Oakleys, and get a tattoo sleeve of a bible verse on an American flag, but he should have no problem fitting in with ICE douches.

7/8/2025, 2:32:37 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

Dental hygiene is very important. The key to flossing is to use the right floss for your teeth. If you use the wrong floss, it makes flossing a chore. For instance, I can’t use Glide Advanced. Some people like it. When I hit the molars, that stuff snaps faster than a cat having its belly rubbed. 😬

7/8/2025, 5:51:41 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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7/8/2025, 2:51:45 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

What is that? At first I thought you had a big snake in your garden!

7/8/2025, 1:41:31 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Exactly!

6/8/2025, 10:09:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

I need to make a correction! @darthbinky.bsky.social pointed out that I was incorrect about Congress receiving free healthcare. My post below is null and void. They told me that senators & representatives get their healthcare through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. I stand corrected.

6/8/2025, 6:36:21 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh wow! I did not know that. I had heard that they received free healthcare. Thank you for correcting me. I looked up FEHB and it took me down an informative rabbit hole. 😎👍

6/8/2025, 6:31:52 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

The Constitution and Bill of Rights are meant to protect our freedoms. But what good are those rights if the government can violate them now, and you’re forced to wait months or years for your day in court?

6/8/2025, 3:54:29 PM | 3 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

The Supreme Court, once a safeguard, now appears more interested in protecting power than limiting it. The balance our system depends on is fading fast.

6/8/2025, 3:54:29 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Executive orders are flooding in. Constitutional rights are being disregarded. Political appointees are enabling the president to act without consequences.

6/8/2025, 3:54:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Power was meant to be divided between three coequal branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Each was meant to check the others. That system is now being undermined.

6/8/2025, 3:54:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

But today, that balance is disappearing. The current administration is stripping away those reserved powers and expanding executive authority far beyond its intended limits.

6/8/2025, 3:54:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

The Framers designed a system that protected individual liberties while granting only specific powers to the federal government. All other powers were reserved for the states and the people.

6/8/2025, 3:54:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

The American government was never meant to be more powerful than its citizens. The Constitution was written to establish limited government, with checks and balances to prevent any one branch or person from becoming too powerful.

6/8/2025, 3:54:29 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Our government was meant to be limited, with power in the hands of the people. Instead, it has become something it was never intended to be: an unchecked force with growing authority, eroding the checks and balances that once protected us.

6/8/2025, 3:38:49 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Perhaps we should remove the free health care for senators and representatives. Maybe that will help with the budget.

5/8/2025, 6:02:22 PM | 152 21 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

I tried to get the confederate flag removed from the Post Falls American Legion, and I thought I had. But, it turns out they never removed it. www.spokesman.com/stories/2023...

4/8/2025, 3:53:41 AM | 4 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

I think you both are incredible people and have good points. Remember, all we have is each other. This stuff is prevalent across the nation and one thing I know as a fact is, you two will be next to me as we fight against these fascist bastard! Now let’s raise a glass to us! Salud!

4/8/2025, 1:04:24 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s like when I was stationed in Germany. I have seen more love for Nazis in the states than I did the two years I lived in Germany. In fact, I saw no love for Nazis while I was in Germany. It is illegal to even fly a Nazi flag there. But when I got home, Nazis.

4/8/2025, 12:16:43 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Nazis. I hate these guys.

4/8/2025, 12:13:22 AM | 8 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

If you are unfamiliar with the political ideology flip that took place with the Republican and Democratic parties, here is a good article about it. www.studentsofhistory.com/ideologies-f...

3/8/2025, 11:10:49 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

North Idaho feels like a political cesspool. Not everyone there is extreme, but reasonable voices seem rare. Bruce McKay, a retired cop, won’t denounce the confederate flag or acknowledge the party realignment that began with FDR in 1932.

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3/8/2025, 11:07:00 PM | 19 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

I swear I just saw a Pirates of the Caribbean animatronic walk past me at Nordstrom’s.

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2/8/2025, 11:39:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

Me, when I walk into any Spokane restaurant during the summertime

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2/8/2025, 9:55:49 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Damn it! I dropped my t. This is what happens when you comment before you’ve finished your first cup of coffee.

2/8/2025, 3:35:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Is it distasteful? Sure. But should it be illegal? Maybe not. Criminalizing posts can make it harder to spot people in crisis. A disturbing post isn’t always a threat, it could be a clue. We risk hiding warning signs that might help prevent real harm.

2/8/2025, 3:34:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

So… am I to understand that when Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours he was talking out of his but, and now all that talking out of his but has put us on the path to nuclear war?

2/8/2025, 3:04:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

Just joined the Reddit group!

1/8/2025, 11:13:06 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social) reply parent

This video can save lives!

1/8/2025, 2:17:07 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jim Leighty (@jdleighty.bsky.social)

It’s wild how many people in authority still push the myth that fentanyl can harm you just by touching it. We do have a fentanyl crisis, but spreading misinformation only makes it harder to address the real problem. Thank you @strepsirrhini.bsky.social for pointing out the lazy reporting!

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