Brent Williams-Ruth

I like paying my taxes. I like infrastructure. I liked my public education. I like the investment in th society. I never pay more than I have to but it makes me feel like a contributing member of society and a successful business owner. Definitely work w/ a CPA to take all available deductions.

HUGE NEWS!
WA Dems Chair Shasti Conrad has been elected as DNC Vice Chair! Her passion and dedication will help shape the future of the Democratic Party.

It was an honor and privilege to be part of the Seattle University platform party.

Trump Ally Stephen Miller Sues John Roberts in Bid to Control Courts Read more here.

Stephen Miller's America First Legal sues to siphon power from the judiciary.
Meanwhile, Trump eyeing Miller as new National Security Adviser.
If you're not howling in fury & disgust at the ascendance of this putrid White Nationalist, please unfollow me.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Took husband to see Epsidoe 3 on the big screen to celebrate its 20th anniversary. It’s scary precisely how close this is to our own reality. Sadly we don’t have the ability to leave the planet.

Harvard Professors Sue Trump Administration Over Threat to Federal Funds (Gift Article) The administration is reviewing about $9 billion in federal funding that the university receives.

Harvard Law Prof Andrew Manuel Crespo, on faculty lawsuit vs Trump:
“Harvard faculty have the constitutional right to speak, teach and conduct research without fearing that the government will retaliate against their viewpoints by canceling grants.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/u...

Keep talking about the Signal security lapse at the Pentagon. The media may have forgotten about it, but the voters have not.

It’s ok. As long as you don’t need your investments for the next 10-15 years, the market always trends up. I mean c’mon. Look back to 1929. We are so far ahead from there.

Yes. That was something someone actually said to me. I had to just laugh.

Wisconsin State Supreme Court PROJECTED WINNER Susan Crawford Decision Desk HQ

We deserved some good news!

Today is a Seattle University day!! In advance of SU Gives next Tuesday, March 4th we have our winter Board of Regents meeting. Tonight the Alumni Awards ceremony.

31.78% voted for Trump 30.84% voted for Harris 1.06% voted third party 36.33% did not vote More Americans voted for someone other than Trump. NOT a landslide. NOT a mandate.

NOT a landslide!
NOT a mandate!

Honestly. Is anyone doing ok?? We need a new greeting other than “how are you doing?”

Because my answer is always - other than “this” (gesticulating wildly around myself) how was the theater Mrs Lincoln.

I guess I was rooting for the Eagles.

@catray.bsky.social are you packed by the NOH grant cuts??

I had actually been telling myself - At least we have the Kennedy Center. I would hope that they would shut the place down then let him besmirch it with his “culture”

if the president can say “i don’t like the department of energy,” and within a week it’s closed, then the constitution means nothing, and the president’s entire claim to power is the loyalty of the military. either he is constrained by the constitution or he’s a dictator, there isn’t a middle ground

It’s truly believable that we are here. Some of us knew what would happen and no one wanted to believe…they all said we won’t let that happen. We will stand with you. As if that matters now. We have failed as a society when more people didn’t vote than votes cast for the winning side.

She was an amazing lady. Consummate coaches wife. Grateful for all the times I got to talk with her over the years.

It’s not just that he says there are two genders. It’s the fact saying that the federal government won’t recognize a change to that gender. THAT is the bigger problem. I really wish the news would actually report the issue.

And so it begins….

This is the equivalent of being asked if you will defend the right to freedom of speech & answering that you will “study the First Amendment.”

The treatment of the 14th Amendment’s protections & guarantees as optional rather than required is the consistent approach of rightwing lawyers & judges.

I will share with this space….the first anxiety induced insomnia took over
Last night.

Everything from personal health, to my business, to the state of our country and world….it would be nice if one thing was locked in and advancing smoothly.

But that’s a big ask.

DUI hire

Donate to Support the Magee Family's Recovery from Fire, organized by Arielle Magee Over 100’s of families lives have been affected by the Eaton Fire. Loss of… Arielle Magee needs your support for Support the Magee Family's Recovery from Fire

There is a family that has been side by side with my family for over 60 yrs. I claim them as my own and care just as much. Venus is one of those people who will never hesitate to give me words I need. Whether love, scrutiny, or a good old fashion smack upside the head. This is a go fund me for her

Today has been a big day of memories. Lots of things thrown away. A repeated mantra - I still have done (insert thing I have done) even without proof through (insert sentimental item that is totally just taking space).

With gratitude I am overwhelmed by the response

anntelnaes.substack.com/p/with-grati...

Gotta wonder if the exploding Cybertruck driver had been a brown-skinned Muslim instead of a white Christian, how quickly would the media have skipped making excuses for what he did and just called him a "radicalized terrorist"?

Let’s make this happen! @mcuban.bsky.social you are giving me hope.