ruthkub.bsky.social
@ruthkub.bsky.social
created November 13, 2024
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ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I still think it's ridiculous that he sued a small business owner whose business had existed long before The Apprentice for copyright infringement because she had a pottery shop called "You're Fired!"
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
If I remember right he manipulated his dad into cutting his brother's (Mary's dad) family out of the will, just so he could have more of the inheritance for himself. Not to mention saying of his nephew "why not just let him die?"
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
He's always been an insufferable turd. If I remember right in the 2016 election people in NYC were shocked how well he did in the rest of the country.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm finding YouTube/TV ads really annoying lately. It's as if most of them have AI writing their scripts.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
And it's not just phones. I've seen a handful of YouTube videos recently saying the latest Windows Update periodically gives a BSOD and when you reboot your SSD drive is no longer recognized. I'm on Win10 with updates switched off, my next computer will be a Linux. Win is just spyware now.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Same here with the FaceBook app. I'm halfway tempted to switch to a flip phone.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I have had that happen repeatedly. It's so annoying! I uninstall and delete them, but who knows what kind of malware was downloaded with them? My phone came with the FaceBook app, I never use it and have tried to uninstall/delete it multiple times but there's no option to do that.
Justin Jest (@justinjest.bsky.social) reposted
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ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
PBS needs to be fully funded (no more corporate sponsors) and used as a vehicle to put the media entities that bent the knee into receivership. New owners who will accept and perform their responsibilities as the Fourth Estate under the First Amendment need to be found.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I bet the plan is to hide Krasnov and claim it's due to "leftist death threats". Vance finishes out the term and when the '28 cycle starts an AI video of him "endorsing" Vance is put out. They reveal Krasnov's death after the election and claim it happened just after the video was put out.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Should have been applied the moment he was sworn in the first time. He's been groomed as a Russian asset since the '80s and never should have been able to run in the first place.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe he failed one recently, hence the fact they're hiding him?
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
It's likely the same white hat he's wearing in the other picture they've put out. I've seen people speculating that these pictures are from a while ago, maybe the previous week maybe June. Maybe they're photoshopped and the grey was added to the hat because it was a hack job and too obvious.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Someone mentioned that he's said the game they played together was the previous weekend. I have no idea who he is and don't really care. The pictures are likely doctored, that's why the hat is "in shadow" when you can't really see where it's coming from.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
As I understand it there's no proof that he was ever on the golf course. More likely this is a photo op in response to the speculation that he's kicked the bucket.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Once Shady Pants takes over the cult will leave in droves. They're already starting to drop off because of the Epstein nonsense. Who will they find as a new Dear Leader? Who knows?
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I've seen people saying this "grey" hat is the white hat in shadow, and the picture looks very like another one from a few years ago. Maybe a Photoshop? Possibly the hat color was changed because the PS job was too obvious otherwise.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Yep. Betcha "he" does a phone interview on Fox or some other right wing propaganda outlet sometime in the next few days.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
My guess, he had a stroke which made him unable to speak last weekend. The call with Gov. Walz was Steven Miller using an AI voice changer. His supposed golf trip was in VA because his doctors want him to stay close to Walter Reed.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Yep.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
That'll be the excuse. Before too long it'll be announced that he's moving to a secluded location and dropping out of public view due to "leftist death threats". In reality he'll be in hospice care either at Walter Reed or Mar A Lago. We won't find out he's kicked the bucket until weeks later.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I wonder if he can't talk anymore because of the dementia? Bruce Willis is going through something similar.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
One of the reasons they're attacking the VA is because VA healthcare is the best in the country. Bring that back to its usual excellence and expand it to non-service members and you don't need Medicare/Medicaid. Our overlapping patchwork of Federal programs is where the REAL waste is.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
The only thing they understand is a punch in the nose, literally or metaphorically.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
A while back Beau of the Fifth Column described his political viewpoint by saying in his neighborhood he's considered a leftist, but drop him anywhere in Europe and he'd be a conservative.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
He's weak, useless and should step down. The voters in that election made a huge mistake when they voted for him over Ben Wikler. Wikler was looking forward to working with David Hogg, Martin has been trying to silence him. It's time for the next generation to lead.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Congressional pay should start at minimum viable income for DC, with raises voted on by their constituents. No pensions. Being an elected government worker is called "public service" for a reason, let's make that mean something again.
Minister Artisteroi RLSH (@artisteroi-rlsh.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
All rights are human rights. Period, full stop. The answer to the right wing's question "what is a woman" is "a human being who deserves the same rights and dignity as EVERYONE ELSE".
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Exactly. The Founders put the three branches of government in the Constitution in the order they did for a reason. The idea of "co-equal" branches is ridiculous. Congress makes the laws, the President's SOLE job is to ensure they be faithfully executed, and the courts ensure that he's doing his job.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Congress should have to use Medicare/Medicaid, based on age qualifications. Maybe if they have to use it themselves they'd be willing to make sure it works for everyone who needs it.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
This! I was listening to a podcast recently with Hilary Clinton. Had to stop listening partway through because she and the host were going on and on about how they support Israel. I disagree with the people who refused to vote for Harris, though. She could have been persuaded, her opponent? No.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
And every other US "territory". Or at least give them the choice of statehood or independence. We should have at least 26 Justices (2 for each district, randomly assigned to cases), with 18 year terms staggered so that there is at least 1 retirement for every Presidential term.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
And instituting certain minimum requirements for Federal elected or appointed officials. The President and members of Congress should pass a full security clearance, and Cabinet officials should have minimum experience/training in the area they'd be working in.
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare. Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Streetβs greed. Getting big money out of politics. Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages. If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Not sure who it's from, there's a quote I've seen that goes "if reading history doesn't make you feel bad, you're not reading history".
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
My point was we DON'T have security checks in place for the Presidential candidates, they're just assumed to be safe. Which is ridiculous.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
He's been groomed as a Russian asset since the 1980s. If we had a full security clearance as a requirement to run for or be appointed to any Federal office he would never have been able to run. Once the regime falls and sane people are in charge again we need to fix that error.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Give it time, he'll be calling in to Fox "News" claiming he's gone into hiding due to some sort of threat. In reality it'll be an AI that's been programmed with his social media posts and news footage.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Video or pictures could be AI. We need statements from multiple credible people. When was the last time anyone actually saw him? From what I've heard he supposedly talked to Gov. Walz on the phone a couple days ago, but for all we know that could have been Steven Miller with an AI voice changer.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Looks like the latter. There's an elbow in a blue shirt right behind him.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Someone on another thread I saw said these may be old pictures. Apparently they contain the same people dressed the same way as an outing he did in June. Supposedly he talked to Gov. Walz on the phone on Tuesday, how do we know that wasn't Steven Miller with an AI-assisted voice changer?
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Never heard of Merv, myself, but that was so sweet! Beautiful kitty. π
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I don't recall that, there was one called "The Hitler Boys". The premise was that someone saved his DNA and IVF'ed a group of clones. The families they were placed with were manipulated to mimic his childhood, trying to create a new Fuehrer to lead the next Fascist group.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Any further video or pictorial evidence is AI unless confirmed by verified legitimate sources. Just in case anyone needs a dose of cuteness in the near future, here ya go. π www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5B7...
blackskin6.bsky.social (@blackskin6.bsky.social) reposted
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ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
George VI's death was hurried along by his doctors so that the announcement of it wouldn't be in the "wrong" edition of the newspaper.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Thoughts on another deceased President who did some pretty awful things: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBjQ...
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Very cool! Also, just thought I'd share this and see what you think. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBjQ...
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
A friend who lives in Florida told me about it. If I remember right anyone can call to have someone who is having mental health issues taken into custody to be evaluated. My friend has been saying Trump needs to be Baker Acted for ages.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I wouldn't be surprised if they keep him in bed with his feet raised outside of necessary public viewings. Someone else suggested kidney failure and he might have missed his dialysis appointment. Maybe that's what the bruises on his hands have been from? They might have run out of veins to try.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe interactions between them?
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Someone said she's his granddaughter, Don Jr's kid. I wouldn't be surprised if at some point any of his granddaughters write memoirs talking about him molesting them. Ivanka's probably been well paid off but who knows about the granddaughters.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
My dad had Parkinson's and spent his last six months in a nursing home. Krasnov started looking like my dad did when we put him there at least a couple years ago. Has he been to Mar A Lago recently? I've been wondering why his neighbors haven't Baker Acted him yet.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I don't remember who it was, one of the members of Congress said in an interview a while ago that it's very uncomfortable being around him, because he smells like he hasn't bathed in weeks. I guess it's tough getting into all those skin folds with how fat he is.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I wonder if that's what the bruises on his hands are from? IV lines for dialysis? Maybe they're running out of uncollapsed veins to tap.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
GA found that out when they kept that woman on life support after she DIED when they REFUSED HER AN ABORTION for the pregnancy complications that KILLED HER.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I agree with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social. I'd like to see him live a lot longer and suffer the consequences of what he's put this country through, but I think it's more likely that he's not going to survive this term. The next sane government needs to sue the family to claw back his illegal gains.
George Conway ππΊπΈπ₯ (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Seconded! She's awesome. Seems like every YouTuber has an existential crisis once in a while. The quirky niche channels are what make YouTube fun and interesting. I've been thinking about doing something on YouTube myself but I don't want to be forced to doxx myself b/c of the age verification thing
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I was just thinking the same thing. It should be opt out as the default, not opt in.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Please retire and let someone younger and more progressive take your place. Encourage Schumer to do the same. We appreciate the good work you've done, but it's time to let the new generation take the lead.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
The only time I've been to Starbucks was years ago at a sci fi convention where the most convenient breakfast was the Starbucks in the hotel lobby. Crappy food and ridiculously expensive.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Exactly. Disreputable companies with greedy a$$hole CEOs need to go out of business.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Holy crap. And I thought $3 at the local Dunkin' was getting expensive!
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Fuck the tipped wage. It came into being after the Civil War because people didn't want to pay former slaves.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Heck, if you can afford Starbucks you could very easily get your coffee at Good.Store and actually do some good in the world. good.store/collections/...
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
A while back I saw pictures a Walmart employee had posted of their store. There was a food pantry in the break room. It's insane. I haven't set foot in a Walmart in years. Any company whose employees need to use safety net benefits should have to reimburse the government for those benefits.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I knew someone a while back who used to be a Starbucks barista. If I remember right he said they have a six week course to teach new employees their froufrou fancy shmancy special terms and menu options.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
We never go to Starbucks. They're too expensive and my mom says they burn their coffee beans. Dunkin' is better.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
In a functional government the HHS Secretary would be a doctor, not a brain damaged former drug addict environmental lawyer. After we win the midterms Krasnov, Dunce and the whole Cabinet need to be impeached and removed.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm more worried about what's going on in his brain than how he talks. Same with Krasnov when people talk about the fact he uses an adult diaper. Using their medical conditions to attack them is very ableist.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I heard this on my iPod yesterday, great news!
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
I would love to see us have something like the UK's Youth Parliament, where school age kids learn about the government by actually participating in it. nya.org.uk/ukyp/
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Every accusation is a confession with these people.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Their oath actually REQUIRES them to refuse ILLEGAL orders, which Krasnov's orders are. I saw a video the other day of a National Guard officer at a protest talking about how these orders aren't what he signed up for. Unfortunately there are a lot of right wingers in the military who agree with DJT.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Exactly. I wouldn't be surprised if these guys were specially selected due to their political ideology (or if sane patriots are refusing illegal orders and we're just not hearing about it). I wonder what they think of all that rhetoric they've heard about crime in blue cities now.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
They've been on the side of the tyrants all along. Their version of "tyranny" is what sane people call "sensible government policies".
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Off topic for this post, but have you heard anything about military/NG officers refusing orders to join Krasnov's brownshirts? I've seen a few posts wondering about it, would love to see interviews--even anonymously--with any of them if you can arrange it.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Nothing's going to happen until the next administration when she's replaced, unfortunately. Once the regime falls we need the UN to come in and keep us on track holding these people accountable. We've failed too many times in the past, this can never happen again.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
1/3 of the country voted for him. Half of the rest either didn't care or were sucked in by disinformation. We need to improve civics education in this country and hold the Facist propaganda outlets accountable for what they've done.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
In some "Christian" practices the leadership doesn't ALLOW its followers to read it. The Catholic Bible is in Latin and the Amish Bible is in Old High German.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
It's amazing to me that people take a 2,000+ year old book of what are essentially fairy tales literally and seriously as a fully relevant guide for modern life. They twist and cherry pick things to fit their own ideology rather than adjusting their beliefs and behavior to fit what it says.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
The next sane administration needs to bring him home, apologize publicly, and give him enough financial restitution to get a nice house and pay for his kids' education.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Apparently he met Melania on Epstein's plane, so I'd say yes.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Where is he, even? Probably making sure David Hogg shuts up. I've seen ONE post from him here on BlueSky since the Felon took office. Utterly incompetent. The voters in that election made a huge mistake when they chose him over Ben Wikler.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Violence just plays into their hands, why do you think they're sending National Guard troops everywhere? They want rioting. We need to take lessons from the non-violent protests of the Civil Rights movement. Keep going and do more.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Until they have the majority there's not much they CAN do. Indivisible has more protests in the works, we need to join them and bring as many people as we can. No Kings Day had about 6 million participants, we need to at least double that. Start prepping for generalstrikeus.com too.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
1. Led by spineless cowards 2. Being ignored The judge who ordered that he not be deported needs to deputize a private security company and have Bondi, Noem and Homan taken into custody for contempt and put in the courthouse lockup until he's either brought home or moved to a safe country.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Van Hollen should have met him at the plane with his family and escorted them to the nearest Canadian embassy. Or any embassy that would take them. At this point the ICC needs to find a safe place for him and pressure Uganda to send him there.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
It's so ironic that they're accusing him of human trafficking when they're doing the exact same thing TO HIM. Talk about every accusation being a confession.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Apparently the judge ordered that he not be deported, the regime did it anyway. Time to put Noem, Homan, and Bondi behind bars until he's returned.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
It's time for the Democratic Caucus of both houses to demand elections for new leadership. I saw someone yesterday point out that there are no set terms, they can call for a new elections at any time. Schumer and Jeffries need to go.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
It was admitted in court that it was a mistake, the DOJ employee who did it was fired. He should have been freed and the case closed at that point.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Possibly. I'd say it's more likely they're trying to kill him. The State Department has a warning on their website that it's too dangerous for international travelers to go there. I'd prefer if he was somewhere in Europe, frankly.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
The ICC needs to intervene. We aren't a signatory but Uganda is. I wonder if they can rule that he be considered a refugee, then the OHCHR can get involved.
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
He's not a criminal. He had a court order not to be deported for a reason. It was put in place when we had sane people who actually care about the people they're supposed to represent in charge. It's long past time Putin's Puppet was gone. He's been groomed as a Russian agent for literal decades
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
Bondi, Noem and Homan need to be held in contempt behind bars until every single person this evil Fascist regime has kidnapped and trafficked are brought back. Can Congressional Dems or any of the state governments appeal to the UN to do anything?
ruthkub.bsky.social (@ruthkub.bsky.social) reply parent
At this point they're trying to kill him. There's literally a warning on the State Department website not to go there.