Jim Spikes

@jrspikes.bsky.social

Retired IT Guy Enthusiastic supporter of https://bsky.app/profile/veteransforjustice.bsky.social

Compare the list of people 'chump' took with him on his Turkey escape flight against the list of people he abandoned on the decoy flight. He'll throw literally anyone to the dogs at any time.

"The path to voting rights was paved with the blood, sweat and tears of generations of people who endured injustice from a system that did not recognize their equality or, at times, their humanity." - Rep. Jennifer McClellan www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...

What we lost when the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act — and why we need a new one

We face one of the greatest challenges to Black political participation since the VRA first came into existence.

democracydocket.com

The FCC knocked down the last of the guardrails keeping Trump-aligned media from taking over more local TV. They got rid of the longstanding rule that keeps a single media company from reaching 40% of the country or more. No more cap, but rather a case-by-case review. Wonder what the criteria is.

When the banks needed help, they called it “stabilizing the economy.” When airlines needed help, they called it “protecting jobs.” When corporations got tax breaks, they called it “pro-growth.” When working people need health care? “SOCIALISM.”

I think she deserves serious consideration. Maybe a good choice, maybe not. But I will make a decision after fully investigating her record and position on key issues. Not based on hearsay and innuendo. www.cnbc.com/2026/08/09/o...

Ocasio-Cortez hasn't 'ruled out' running for president or Senate in 2028

The congresswoman, who has emerged as a polling favorite to be the Democratic nominee, said she also has not ruled out a run for the Senate in 2028.

cnbc.com

It amazes me that 'Chump' thinks I could relate to this picture, or that this is a great look for him. When was the last time you wore your $4800 Armani Tuxedo to a gala event?

Heard Kevin Hasslett and the current administration take credit for oil prices going down last year (before the war) but the truth is; prices started 2025 relatively firm (upper $70s/low $80s) but were expected to soften, and they did, trending downward for most of the year on oversupply concerns.

Watching much of what's going on in politics and it 'feels' very, very familiar. I was around for the DNC riots in Chicago and the protests in Berkley. It's a tsunami of political change that will happen regardless of what we (older people) think. So, recognize the change and choose a side.

"Patriot Games" features contestants ages 14 to 17 who are largely white and homeschooled or attend private Christian schools. Many of them do not reside in the area they're representing. The male teenager from Puerto Rico is from Texas and the 16-year-old representing Mass. attends school in CA.