Barbara Rybolt 🐸
@barbararybolt
Retired reporter/editor. Grandma of 4. Political junkie. Lover of road trips, gardening, birds, photography & sumo! 🚫DMs, no profile, no posts = immediate block!
According to the link ⬇️ there are only 5 communist countries left. Russia is a centralized authoritarian regime, dominated by the presidency, controlled by the ruling elite, w/ limited political competition. Is that what we become if oligarchs takeover? worldpopulationreview.com/country-rank...
I found this earlier - I do believe it is photoshopped (!!!) - and wasn’t from the Spanish team - but it does make me happy!
Hubs best friend was KIA and his “reward” was a Navy Cross and a barracks named after him someplace in Texas. Small compensation for a life!
Another video is on NHK. A Century of War. Three parts can be seen now, the 4th part will be released next week. This Japanese project covers WWII in Europe & Asia - using 35 mm film taken at the time. I think we all need to see these. Part 3 is the defense of Stalingrad & fight at Guadalcanal.
#ProudBlue #Defend If you haven’t watched “Glory” do it now. It’s about the 54th Mass. Volunteer Infantry in 1863 - the first all Black unit in the Civil War. The Zinn Education Project calls it “the most powerful and historically accurate movie” about the Civil War. Hard to watch, but we should.
You are and never were the things you may have been told you were when you were 9-years-old. We are singing with you today!
Why am I always the first person to wish people Good Afternoon? (And I live on the east coast!) Hope everyone has a spectacular day!
Boy is she! I wish other people in all walks of life and levels of government would step up and speak out! Look at the reaction to Major Watson speaking up! He’s an American hero! It certainly sends a message.
When duty to the Constitution outweighs your duty to follow orders! Imagine if the founding fathers of the USA said “NOPE, we’re loyal subjects to the King & can’t rebel. Take this declaration & shove it,” as some did say. But not the founding fathers. They didn’t follow orders, &the USA was born.
Good afternoon, Jaye! Big decisions are never easy, but as it says ⬇️
#ProudBlue #PrideMarch #Defend Happy Pride March NYC & beyond, as we wrap up a month of celebrating our LGBTQ+ friends & family! What we once called a parade is again a “march,” because the battle is not won, so we are protesting! These balloons were being prepared for NYC’s March a few years ago!
#ProudBlue #Defend #Defendersofourrepublic.org Found this on X - it seems like a doable idea. I left names in because I don’t know who they are - maybe you do. Supporters of #DOOR, I am one, are looking for ideas on how to keep the party united & effective in the future. Would this work?
#ProudBlue #Defend #DOOR Is this what you want your government to do - arrest every undocumented person? If not, what are you doing about it? I’m working to IMPEACH CONVICT REMOVE If you agree, consider supporting @defendersofourrepublic.org as we work to implement #Rule9. DMs are open
That’s the fear speaking. We may be on the road to perdition but many are fighting for everyone’s rights to be not just respected, but expanded. If you don’t choose to fight one thing is certain - you won’t win! Join the fight to Impeach, Convict & Remove. @defendersofourrepublic.org DMs are open.
#ProudBlue #Defend #ToddlerTrump If anyone thought the meme about a motorcade that took #CF47 to a press conference via the reflecting pool was fake - it wasn’t. I thought it had to be fake, no one would be that stupid. I was wrong. This is the man “leading” our country. R or D, we deserve better.
True - my bad - it was late when posting! The cycle worked - the rebound happened on Thursday!
Find out more about the remaining east coast stops by visiting the Union Pacific website. It will be in Philadelphia for July 4 and will be back in Chyenne on July 28. www.up.com/about-us/his...
For those who don’t know, this is part of the celebration of America’s 250th birthday. It has already been to the west coast and now is on its way to Philadelphia, then back home to Cheyenne, Wy. It has been totally restored for this trip
When the peasants arrived, they cleared the land, built docks, & homes, farmed the land, explored & in some cases made friends w/ those living here when they arrived. As years passed the wealthy arrived & bought land, labor, enslaved others & made the law. It’s time to end that system - No Kings!
#ProudBlue #Defend #NoKings Ran into this on X. I don’t like to think most people on that failed platform really agree w/ Dear Leader about how this country grew. I hate to tell him, his “people” didn’t build this country. The people who came here fled from religious tyranny. That’s our foundation
#ProudBlue #Defend #ArmyofJudges A🧵worth reading every post & comment, then sharing. You are not alone - people are taking action against the #TrumpRegime & many are retired judges. The judges are reminding the courts of their duty to the country - even taking on SCOTUS! The people will win!
#ProudBlue #Defend #Remember This song is a propaganda piece reminding us how they got us to buy Coke. If a 55 yo song can tug heart strings, imagine how easy it is to manipulate voters. A good song & warm words can be dangerous. I know, wet blanket. Why did BS hide critical replies? Below⬇️ & up⬆️
#ProudBlue #Defend #PrideMonth A few years ago I had the privilege of taking photos of balloons being turned into fabulous decorations for the NYC Pride March. It was exciting to be a small part of supporting this annual event. Happy Pride Month to all! See nycpride.org for info on this year’s.
Hi @ccdude8.bsky.social - I know about #DOOR ! I know many people who are defending democracy for their children, grandchildren. future generations of Americans and themselves. America is a very special place - we are a nation built by immigrants from all over the world. It’s worth defending!