Jim Spikes
@jrspikes.bsky.social
Retired IT Guy Enthusiastic supporter of https://bsky.app/profile/veteransforjustice.bsky.social
created November 19, 2024
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Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Sorry to say I'm going to be off-line for a while. Moving to a new home and then a little surgery, nothing to worry about, just inconvenient. Back soon and Thank You to everyone who found my ramblings worth reading.
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Anywhere but America. Chump has fried and eaten the golden goose. bit.ly/480wROG
Amy J. Rutenberg (@amyjay401.bsky.social) reposted
This whole thread is exhausting. The questions vary between insulting to teachers’ professionalism, trivial, and irrelevant (but requiring a particular set of beliefs). Nothing about actual teacher qualification.
JimCook@JimCook.bsky.social (@jimcook.bsky.social) reposted
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
When that day finally happens just remember, he's a narcissist. They crave attention, good or bad. Admit to yourself it might be the greatest day ever for you and everyone else, dance a little happy dance in private, the go about your business while secretly laughing and enjoying 'peace at last'.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Maybe if Chump wasn't converting the White House into a Texas Whorehouse it wouldn't be so easy to scratch it up. bit.ly/4g1utJv
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
This is total Bullshit! www.cnn.com/2025/08/29/p...
🇨🇦 The Cantankerous Canuck 🇨🇦 (@cantankerouscanuck.bsky.social) reposted
Booze Boycott Alert! Multinational company Diageo couldn't "read the room" and have decided to move bottling of the once-iconic Canadian brand, Crown Royal, to the U.S.A., putting Canadians out of work and supporting the U.S. economy. Let's make their short-sighted decision hurt!
Gov. Bob Ferguson (@governorferguson.bsky.social) reposted
Deeply concerned about this situation with two individuals helping to fight fires in Washington state. I’ve directed my team to get more information about what happened.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Oh! The Hipocracy!
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
OMG! You're kidding! I just can't believe that! CDC Official Makes Shocking Confession About RFK Jr.’s Intel flip.it/yQ2VLH
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
See? The economy wasn't as bad as everyone thought. All you need are the right people in the right positions with the right agenda, and everything is peachy keen. 😏 bit.ly/4mYB5e2
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
Think New Mexico isn’t fighting for patients, they’re fighting for private equity. There’s a doctor shortage because Wall Street buys up community hospitals, guts staff, and turns ERs into cash cows. Patients wait 16 hours for care while profits soar. Private equity is strip-mining hospitals.
Will Stancil (@whstancil.bsky.social) reposted
Monarez is playing her weak hand perfectly, and should be a model for institutional resistance for the next four years: 1. Make them fire you 2. Don’t go along to get along 3. Don’t apologize, have confidence in your own integrity and the importance of your role 4. Always escalate the conflict
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
FIVE military deferments for 'bone spurs'. Yet he plays golf 5 days a week. What a pussy.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Just want to re-emphasize: Gavin Newsom can be a tool sometimes, but he's OUR tool, and he's pretty damn sharp. I LOVE how upset and ridiculous the MAGATs reaction to Newsom's trolling has been, and how affective it is. Go Newsom!!
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Fuckin' A! bit.ly/4n8Sjpj
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
The first of many more to come... www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
MAGATS Lose It After Minneapolis Mayor’s Emotional Speech on Shooting. These scum are ugly no matter how you look at them. flip.it/ZGDxbo
Acid Rain (@bearysweet.bsky.social) reposted
Fancy an all-you-can-eat salmon buffet? Then head on over to Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. It's the salmon run season right now, and the waterfall is absolutely swarming with bears. They've all gotten so chubby from feasting. 🐻🧸 Yummy.. #nationalpark #bears #salmon #wildlife
John Scalzi (@scalzi.com) reposted
FUCK YEAH SCIENCE arstechnica.com/science/2025...
TTBNGAMING (@ttbngaming.bsky.social) reposted
I know i have like zero reach here but if you can share this I'd appreciate it youtu.be/oqjrVneBFyM
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social) reply parent
Amen! You are dead on here. Haters Gonna Hate. I'm 72 and I honestly thought people (as a whole) would get smarter with education. Well, you can't fix stupid. Keep on reaching out.
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Never before in our history has one man exercised such unbridled discretion affecting the lives of so many of us, while simultaneously preventing others — Congress, the courts, the American people — from having a say or even knowing what he’s going to do next. This is what dictatorship looks like.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
OMG! What century are these MAGAT Clowns living in? www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Life in the Shadow of the American Dream open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
I found this enlightening... Criminal Fights Crime www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/o...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Excellent example of 'Senile' Purpura.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
It's called Senile Purpura. (Note the Senile part)
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@crockett.house.gov) reposted
Let’s be clear: deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda makes no sense—it’s not his home country. Nothing about this process has been fair. ICE is targeting him with cruelty. This is the weaponization of government, not justice.
Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 (@maxbrockbank.com) reposted
Alice Correia Barbosa was in a car that was suddenly surrounded by unmarked vehicles and was "disappeared" by “agents” did not cite a reason. Nothing creepy and mysogynistic about this at all.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
In the first week after the White House seized control of DC's police and deployed federal agents, the city saw reduced crime but huge immigration arrest spikes. Trump now vows similar crackdowns in blue state cities. First thing in a Fascist playbook.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Look for more and more of this happening. Bad times are coming. www.cnn.com/2025/08/23/b...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Holy Shit. These are some pin-headed white people! Justice Department backs lawsuit seeking to end grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional flip.it/GVbRe5
Grolaw 🌐🇺🇦🇲🇽🇨🇦 (@grolaw-me.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
youtu.be/eG1ilKj-Tw0?... #IDo
Sean Sky (@sean-sky.bsky.social) reposted
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social) reply parent
Instead of 'Chump the Clown' we had 'Tail-gunner Joe' enabling idiots like Noxin :)
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
We have this... abc30.com/post/goldste...
Gabe Ortíz (@tusk81.bsky.social) reposted
It’s my opinion that humanitarian and musical genius Dolly Parton (as well as Chef José Andrés) deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. tucson.com/life-enterta...
R Michael Howard (@ixcel.bsky.social) reposted
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
This is so important… Sharon has been tracking license plates on cars driven by ICE agents, and she’s finding they don’t match the vehicles. In other words, ICE is using secret, illegal tactics—just like we suspected. REMINDER: the DMV is not a federal agency. @governor.ca.gov 🧵
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social) reply parent
MAGATS are dull and boring anyway. Diversity is full of beauty and hope.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Claude provides this interesting tidbit. So why is Chump taking his Gestapo Circus to Chicago but not Jacksonville or Nashville? National trends show homicide and most other violent crimes have fallen below pre-pandemic levels reaching the lowest recorded rate since 1969. claude.ai/public/artif...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Propaganda, propaganda, propaganda. Militaristic regimes use it over & over to spread lies & foment unrest. If it sounds fishy, it's probably surströmming (Fermented herring). www.facebook.com/stories/1110...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Don McPherson, of Nebraska believed to be the last surviving World War II official American ace naval fighter pilot has died at age 103. Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Paul W. Bucha dies at 80. We're losing so many, so fast. Do yourself a favor, Meet a Vet today.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Isn't this called 'Socialism'? www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Trump’s attacks on the Smithsonian come straight from the Nazi playbook forward.com/opinion/7641...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
In California, PG&E stands for Pacific Graft & Extortion. Every time renewable energy is built, PG&E gets a rate increase (2 -3 times a year) so those without solar are screwed. Public Commissioners leave office & go straight to work for PG&E. How is that fair? www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
An explosion at Smitty's Supply oil plant in Roseland, Louisiana, caused evacuations throughout the town. A large fire at an Energy Storage facility in California caused evacuations & health concerns. Oil Refinery vs. Battery Storage. Rather not have either but I choose battery fires.
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
The issue isn’t that Maxwell lied throughout her entire proffer. She has been lying, deceiving and manipulating people her entire life. I expect it from her. The issue is that the US Department of Justice gave her very tangible benefits already for those lies with more to come.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
MAGA brain: "The belief that the only way you can get results is by being tough and nasty, avoiding anything that might be considered woke”
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social) reply parent
It's hard enough to find someone to love without society judging you.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks so much. I know what I'm growing next summer!
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Yikes! www.themirror.com/news/politic...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Fuck You, Nosferatu!
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
Joe Scarborough criticized and ridiculed Gavin Newsom trolling Trump on social media. Here are 9 reasons why I think he is wrong. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
Our contribution to the White House’s new TikTok
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social) reply parent
Ah, the tranquil beauty of Canada ( no MAGATS).
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
She's done well to learn the MAGAT way. Is that not so padawan?
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Like I said, he's OUR tool. Let's use him. www.latintimes.com/gavin-newsom...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social) reply parent
What type of tomatoes are those?
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Well, duh! But I readily admit that MSNBC was doing it's best to counter that. Not right on either side. 'Independent News'! Text messages reveal how hard Fox News 'worked' for Trump in 2020: court documents www.alternet.org/fox-news-dom...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
I know Gavin Newsom can be a tool, but he's OUR tool, and 'They Just Don't Get It' seems to be working... Kid Rock Goes ‘Nutz' Over California Gov. Gavin Newsom's Fake Endorsement Poster
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
www.mediaite.com/media/podcas...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
"I think it's extraordinary that this is even happening" said Phillip, amazed at "European leaders getting on planes at a moment's notice to flock to Washington to give Zelenskyy backup with Trump. That's concern not seen since 9/11, reflecting deep worry about Trump's decision-making - Abby Phillip
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Cheap-Ass SOB! www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump...
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
Gavin Newsom responds to Fox's Dana Perino melting down over his tweets:
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
TRUMP HATES VETERANS!!!
The Lincoln Project (@lincolnproject.us) reposted
In case anyone's confused, yes, slavery was bad.
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Again: this is not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities.
darren32359.bsky.social (@darren32359.bsky.social) reposted
KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 (@kojamf.bsky.social) reposted
Ohh that's RICH @ohhthatsrich.bsky.social
Governor Gavin Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) reposted
California has walked the walk on independent redistricting at the state level for 15 years. But we cannot unilaterally disarm while other states throw out the rules to gain power. With one vote, Californians can punch back and also demand nationwide independent redistricting.
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
here's clips of Elise Stefanik getting brutally booed at an event today in her district
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
The 'cosplay queen' justifying stealing from the government (us).
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
I know he can be a tool, but he's our tool, and maybe his approach is the right one.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social) reply parent
Our daughter teaches in our own community, and she plans her personal classroom spending on the premise that few of her students will have supplies. Our school system provides free breakfast and lunch, and the Sikh community holds food drives for the entire community. Good people, good neighborhood.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Of course he did... www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Of course they were... Fox News host gets caught in head-scratching ‘double standard’ against Trump nemesis flip.it/CZzHCx
💙💙🤔CJ🤨🤣🧐💙💙🇺🇸 (@cnice59.bsky.social) reposted
I’m In That 72+%. Are You 🫵🏼🫵🏾
Lyndsey (@lyndseydoob.bsky.social) reposted
Please sign and share if you can. Google plans to bulldoze a wildlife haven in Essex – home to rare species – for a data centre. Sign the petition now to help save it before it’s gone forever 🐝🦋 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Saganism (@sagan.bsky.social) reposted
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
Masked men jumped a San Bernardino family in unmarked cars, opened fire, and shattered their truck windows—all while the family was just coming home from work. The feds later admitted it was CBP, but the family says the agents never showed warrants or IDs.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Time to call it what it is: they're not ICE, they're KGB!
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Unbelievable! (maybe not). Heather Cox Richardson's take on the 'summit meeting'. m.facebook.com/story.php?st...
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge" - Steven Hawking
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
ICE got their unmarked vehicle towed while two masked men pinned a woman face down on the ground. She later needed medical attention.
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Let me call this Arendt’s Law: Totalitarian and wannabe totalitarian regimes only hire incompetent hacks - Paul Krugman
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Totalitarianism in power invariably replaces all first-rate talents, regardless of their sympathies, with those crackpots and fools whose lack of intelligence and creativity is still the best guarantee of their loyalty. - Paul Krugman
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Just read an interesting description of a foolish driver in California penned by Stephen Rivers of Carscoops, but it so aptly applies to the Chump cabinet. "The Corvette driver ran out of skill and crashed"
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
Notice they don’t deny it. Corruption and grift at every turn. 🇺🇸
Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
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Jim Spikes (@jrspikes.bsky.social)
Muhahahahah! California governor Gavin Newsom says the state will draw new electoral maps after Donald Trump “missed” a deadline on Tuesday night in an ongoing redistricting battle between Democratic and Republican states. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
If he flies with one, dines with one and parties with one for years, he’s probably one himself.