This is a parody account featuring a tragic figure who has destroyed the Democratic Party in New York's Suffolk County.https://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lsgnctmaqc2eUse our new Long Island Politics starter pack! Share with friends! Collect, save and trade! #longisland go.bsky.app/P2R2dWa [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jun 2025 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgnctmaqc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lsgmlihojc2eThough our team has moved back to Twitter, our intern will continue reposting meme content here at Bluesky. Thanks for following! #richschaffer #raytierney @stoicismdaily.bsky.social25 Jun 2025 12:32 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgmlihojc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lrloarkj722gOur team considering a move back to Twitter.14 Jun 2025 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrloarkj722ghttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lraritlam22wInterns are my favorite. They work in the summer heat and they leave when it's over. They don't hang around thinking I give a damn about their thoughts. They just go. And they hardly cost much of the Suffolk County Dem contributions that I gobble up for Babylon. #richschaffer #babylon #democrats10 Jun 2025 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lraritlam22whttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lr3zxibbek2zSome people say that my greed and disregard for people-driven democracy knows no bounds. To this I say, "Go Mets!" #richschaffer #suffolk #democrats https://huntingtonnow.com/suffolk-close-up-lipa-turmoil-continues/08 Jun 2025 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr3zxibbek2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lr3q63hdg22wOh, no, no, no, no! You want a sparsely filled committee of patronage loyalists, that way I can appoint a pile of toadies to vote away any leadership challenges. We don't want an army of supporters! Jacobin is dumb. #babylon #democrats @newsday.bsky.social #richschaffer #longisland #suffolk08 Jun 2025 11:11 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr3q63hdg22whttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lqwszvuyi22rSomeone called the Suffolk Democratic Party an emoyment office yesterday. Do a little work, get a job. It requires more than a little work, but the point is accuratw. I employ people. It is the source of my power. #richschaffer #babylon #suffolk #longisland #democrats @newsday.bsky.social06 Jun 2025 12:19 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqwszvuyi22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lqv3zpdwec2wThis sort of thing can NEVER compete with my charisma, lies and backstabbing, when combined with occasional patronage appointments in Babylon Town government. #richschaffer #suffolk #democrats #babylon #longisland05 Jun 2025 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqv3zpdwec2whttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lqsuehtilk24Oh, what would she know about politics? Just show up! Do as you're told. I'll reward you with a taxpayer funded job. Just keep your mouth shut. #suffolk #babylon #democrats #longisland #richschaffer https://www.axios.com/2025/06/04/karine-jean-pierre-independent-new-book04 Jun 2025 22:33 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqsuehtilk24https://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lqpdj25vmc2hSure. But everything is great in Babylon. At the end of the day, that's what really matters. Am I right? Rich Schaffer yesterday! Rich Schaffer today! Rich Schaffer tomorrow! @newsday.bsky.social #richschaffer #suffolk #babylon #democrats https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-1-400-county-crisis-for-democrats/id1200361736?i=100071099219103 Jun 2025 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqpdj25vmc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lqml27memc2lI LOVE these stoicism quotes. They say so much that is true. I posted this one recently. It says to, "show up." Seriously. Just show up! We need you here to walk petitions. The party depends on free labor. It doesn't ask you to talk or to lead. We are just fine in those departments! #democrats02 Jun 2025 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqml27memc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lqfegfl5b22hAs the Knicks mount their comeback against the Pacers, someone sent me this. It is right! Politicians from ALL sides serve best as we erase divisions and work as a TEAM! #edromaine @longislander520.bsky.social #richschaffer #schaffer #babylon #bronny #kobe #longisland #suffolk #democrats30 May 2025 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqfegfl5b22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lqe3wrokls2aIf there's any chance for a photo-op with my favorite county executive I will creep up in the back and BOMB it! For real, for real! #richschaffer #schaffer #babylon #edromaine #suffolkcounty30 May 2025 01:38 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqe3wrokls2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lpylm6epnk2vTell me your community is declining without telling me your community is declining. #babylon #richschaffer #democrats #longisland @newsday.bsky.social25 May 2025 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpylm6epnk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lpwqpbqm4c2gNo chance in hell! If I can still extract value from the status quo then I won't change a damn thing! #babylon #suffolk @longislander520.bsky.social #schaffer #democrats24 May 2025 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpwqpbqm4c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lpthqtryr22dI've said it for years - they should pay Suffolk Police enough that they wouldn't need to moonlight like this! It's just a shame. I love the Suffolk Police. I adore them. I worship and revere them because they are blessed paragons of upright citizenship! They shouldn't live as paupers! #scpd23 May 2025 10:54 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpthqtryr22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lprcdpzyfk2gJoin me. Worship at the temple of Ed Romaine and the PBA. Join us as we sing his glories and give him praises. Then repeat after me, "I will not run a serious challenger to our friend Ed Romaine." @scdaonews.bsky.social #edromaine #babylon #pba #suffolkcounty @indivisibleli.bsky.social22 May 2025 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lprcdpzyfk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lpkjktmo4c2oNow that I'm not running anyone against Conservative Republican DA Ray Tierney, I'm starting to think Ed Romaine deserves re-election. Especially if he hands over some judicial cross endorsements! Ed = charmer! @newsday.bsky.social @scdaonews.bsky.social #suffolkcounty #democrat #schaffer #sellout19 May 2025 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpkjktmo4c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lpbwklazbc2sWait a minute. I don't understand. How's that? Are they saying that people who seek jobs and pensions will do as they're told? Who makes this crap up? #democrats @scdaonews.bsky.social #babylon @newsday.bsky.social https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/original-sin-jake-tapper-alex-thompson-biden-democrats/16 May 2025 11:31 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpbwklazbc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lp6tbbcv2k23Trust me - Democratic leadership is very thankful that the rank and file refuse to criticize us. It is well known - our problem is big city communists who insist on a difference between the Democratic Party and the GOP. Our leadership is NOT the problem! #democrats https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-political-scene/how-joe-biden-handed-the-presidency-to-donald-trump15 May 2025 05:55 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp6tbbcv2k23https://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lovbghil7k2dTeam Schaffer is REALLY revving up for the election. As the head of the Democratic party I can't think of ANYONE I'd rather have on my team! @scdaonews.bsky.social @long-island-ny.bsky.social @newsday.bsky.social #richschaffer #longisland #babylon #democrat11 May 2025 10:41 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lovbghil7k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lochujlujs2hGone Girls on Netflix, the documentary about the Gilgo Beach murders, quoted Steve Bellone saying he followed the advice of a couple of trusted people when he appointed James Burke. That was me and Spota! That's how much influence I have! @netflix.com #gonegirls #gilgo #jamesburke03 May 2025 23:16 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lochujlujs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lo6pqohhnc2iRay Tierney's motto -- "No One Is Above The Law." Except the Suffolk Police who run an illegal Super PAC. Ray doesn't investigate or prosecute them because, like me, he relies on that PAC for money. I love Ray. He makes me tingle! @scdaonews.bsky.social #tierney #babylon #democrats02 May 2025 11:26 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo6pqohhnc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lnsip4bsxk2dErrol Toulon agrees with denying rights and due process ... and that why he's the kind of Democrat we need in these trying time! #erroltoulon @scdaonews.bsky.social #toulon #suffolkdemocrats #kilmar #garcia #babylon #richschaffer https://www.newsmax.com/amp/newsmax-tv/jail-ms-13-deportation/2025/04/25/id/1208351/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ7If5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjpjDu9Mi1qzmDFipIAjNwFzh0h2TE7K_Z4OcKnshq2nm2h4RTPM5m5L4aSM_aem_Ax3zxq6sQQmCV_cEK6maCQ27 Apr 2025 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnsip4bsxk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lnm3teebns2xThis is like the time I stacked the Progressive Caucus with actual active people. If you want to be THIS close to power, you need to shut your mouth. I'll make the decisions here (while pretending to be guileless and affable). https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/23/dnc-gives-david-hogg-an-ultimatum-00307113?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ3xsNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHquK1Jdfe8ms4zyhC0qyz8StD0HbcO91OUzMEi1tTZZZXlBCBIMnhmDMfE4D_aem_E3Xj86CjNluvR-DGh74qmw25 Apr 2025 01:42 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnm3teebns2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3ln6g2gyxj22aOur Democratic Party is the greatest. And we represent Democratic values. Really. Trust us. @scdaonews.bsky.social #toulon #richschaffer19 Apr 2025 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3ln6g2gyxj22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lmpnowvkz22sThis has nothing to do with me. Everyone loves patronage, taxes, cops, and the leaders who make several six figure salaries advocating for them! #richschaffer #babylon #teamschaffer #longisland #wesleyyang #grift13 Apr 2025 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmpnowvkz22shttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lmmi2p4ebc2wWe will not run a challenger to Blessed Ray Tierney. His social media stokes fear of gang crime committed by tattoed brown people. People will say I'm supporting a Republican, but I plan on blaming the Democratic Party for not producing a candidate. @scdaonews.bsky.social @newsday.bsky.social12 Apr 2025 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmmi2p4ebc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lmcln25aok2v@johnavlon.bsky.social "We don't need these privileged billionaires telling us what to do! We need hard-scrabble millionaire boot strappers with homes in Greenwich Village and the Hamptons to find our path to greatness!" #SuffolkCounty #Handsoff #democrats #plutocrat [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Apr 2025 13:33 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmcln25aok2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/richschaffer.bsky.social/post/3lm7ubafjqc2mHow do you know that millions hit the streets Saturday to protest the destruction of federal services? Not by looking at my posts, one of which valorizes withdrawing from the battle. That's mostly because I'm a selfish monster who is chasing multiple checks. It's all about ol' Richie! #RichSchaffer07 Apr 2025 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:35mtiwbbciohsl3kfbeiuzj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lm7ubafjqc2m