The Original Gooch
@dkon.bsky.social
Husband. Son. Father of two. Georgia resident that will never forget or forgive Jan6.
Congratulations to all those with crippling student on pause that voted for Trump or wouldn’t vote for Harris because of …..reasons. Prepare to reap the financial hardship whirlwind.
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Trump officials move to scrap Biden student-loan repayment plan
Education department announces plans to halt ‘illegal’ Save program as critics call news ‘devastating’ for borrowers
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Congratulations to all those with crippling student on pause that voted for Trump or wouldn’t vote for Harris because of …..reasons. Prepare to reap the financial hardship whirlwind.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Big respect to the Utah legislature for reversing this. Not an easy thing yo do in an overwhelmingly Republican state.
Tonight’s repeal of Utah’s ban of teacher collective bargaining is a historic step in the right direction to return respect and dignity to the workers of Utah. Here's my full statement.
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AFT Utah and the AFT on the Repeal of Utah’s Public Sector Collective Bargaining Ban
SALT LAKE CITY—AFT Utah President Brad Asay and AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the state legislature repealed a law, HB 267, that banned public employee unions fro...
www.aft.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Big respect to the Utah legislature for reversing this. Not an easy thing yo do in an overwhelmingly Republican state.
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👀 Democrats appear to have flipped a state House special election in Georgia where the Republican earned ~61% / Trump earned ~55% in November.
A small portion of liberal powerhouse Athens showing up helped, but every precinct shifted to the left relative to 2024. #gapol
A small portion of liberal powerhouse Athens showing up helped, but every precinct shifted to the left relative to 2024. #gapol
December 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
👀 Democrats appear to have flipped a state House special election in Georgia where the Republican earned ~61% / Trump earned ~55% in November.
A small portion of liberal powerhouse Athens showing up helped, but every precinct shifted to the left relative to 2024. #gapol
A small portion of liberal powerhouse Athens showing up helped, but every precinct shifted to the left relative to 2024. #gapol
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In a stealth upset, Democrat Eric Gisler flips a GOP-held Georgia House seat spanning parts of Athens and Oconee County. Gisler won 39% of vote last November. He captured 51% tonight to defeat a Republican backed by Gov. Brian Kemp and other GOP leaders.
December 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
In a stealth upset, Democrat Eric Gisler flips a GOP-held Georgia House seat spanning parts of Athens and Oconee County. Gisler won 39% of vote last November. He captured 51% tonight to defeat a Republican backed by Gov. Brian Kemp and other GOP leaders.
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Perhaps…not a true change of heart, then? Gosh
LESLEY STAHL: You contributed to the toxic culture. You were out there pounding, insulting people
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: You've contributed to it as well
STAHL: I want you to respond to what you have done in terms of insulting people
MTG: I'd like for you to respond to that
December 8, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Perhaps…not a true change of heart, then? Gosh
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The reason I want to see Secretary Hegseth and Admiral Bradley charged with murder, based on what we know, isn't because I hate the US military. It's because I served in the US military and respect it, and want to see its honor restored.
November 30, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The reason I want to see Secretary Hegseth and Admiral Bradley charged with murder, based on what we know, isn't because I hate the US military. It's because I served in the US military and respect it, and want to see its honor restored.
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“Mark my words: It may take some time, but Americans will be prosecuted for this, either as a war crime or outright murder.”
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
“Mark my words: It may take some time, but Americans will be prosecuted for this, either as a war crime or outright murder.”
The harm this would cause is so easy to understand that I have to believe this dim bulbs in our state senate are aware of it, they just pretend not to see it.
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Drive to cut state income tax a bad bet for regular folks
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, the fellow pushing this publicity stunt, is hoping it helps him in his run for governor.
www.ajc.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The harm this would cause is so easy to understand that I have to believe this dim bulbs in our state senate are aware of it, they just pretend not to see it.
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Stephen, go sit down.
You’re not a military person. You’re not a political person. You’re not a person who is all that familiar with the law, civil or military, how elections work, or most other things you talk about. But you keep running your mouth as if you did.
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You’re not a military person. You’re not a political person. You’re not a person who is all that familiar with the law, civil or military, how elections work, or most other things you talk about. But you keep running your mouth as if you did.
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‘How Dare You!’ Stephen A Smith Scorches Mark Kelly Over ‘Refuse Illegal Orders’ Video
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith verbally pummeled Sen. Mark Kelly for joining a handful of other Democrats in a video urging military members to "refuse illegal orders"
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November 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Stephen, go sit down.
You’re not a military person. You’re not a political person. You’re not a person who is all that familiar with the law, civil or military, how elections work, or most other things you talk about. But you keep running your mouth as if you did.
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You’re not a military person. You’re not a political person. You’re not a person who is all that familiar with the law, civil or military, how elections work, or most other things you talk about. But you keep running your mouth as if you did.
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Disgusting and horrifying display. This goes well beyond criticism of Israel and plays into deeply antisemitic tropes.
Racism
ajc.global
Blood libel was on full display today at Union Station in Washington, DC
Dressed up as "activism" and "performance art," this was nothing less than the revival of one of the oldest and most dangerous antisemitic tropes in history
Blood libel has fueled violence, persecution,
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Blood libel was on full display today at Union Station in Washington, DC
Dressed up as "activism" and "performance art," this was nothing less than the revival of one of the oldest and most dangerous antisemitic tropes in history
Blood libel has fueled violence, persecution,
November 23, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Disgusting and horrifying display. This goes well beyond criticism of Israel and plays into deeply antisemitic tropes.
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Some of you make me sick. Mamdani kisses the ring and he's a "brilliant strategist" and "diplomatic genius".
Jeffries & Schumer get crucified for even whispering the word bi-partisan. Whitmer got flamed for her visit. Harris is still being bludgeoned for appearing with Cheney.
HYPOCRITES.
Jeffries & Schumer get crucified for even whispering the word bi-partisan. Whitmer got flamed for her visit. Harris is still being bludgeoned for appearing with Cheney.
HYPOCRITES.
November 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Some of you make me sick. Mamdani kisses the ring and he's a "brilliant strategist" and "diplomatic genius".
Jeffries & Schumer get crucified for even whispering the word bi-partisan. Whitmer got flamed for her visit. Harris is still being bludgeoned for appearing with Cheney.
HYPOCRITES.
Jeffries & Schumer get crucified for even whispering the word bi-partisan. Whitmer got flamed for her visit. Harris is still being bludgeoned for appearing with Cheney.
HYPOCRITES.
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Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
Autism and Vaccines
Answers to common questions about vaccine safety and autism.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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I don't understand why this isn't the only story and why he isn't giving his resignation.
I mean, I do. But still.
How can the president. THE PRESIDENT. Of the United States of America. The. President.
I mean, I do. But still.
How can the president. THE PRESIDENT. Of the United States of America. The. President.
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
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November 18, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I don't understand why this isn't the only story and why he isn't giving his resignation.
I mean, I do. But still.
How can the president. THE PRESIDENT. Of the United States of America. The. President.
I mean, I do. But still.
How can the president. THE PRESIDENT. Of the United States of America. The. President.
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Bondi has clearly explained to him that they can refuse to hand over the files now that they’ve opened “active investigations” related to Epstein.
Trump: "House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide."
November 17, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Bondi has clearly explained to him that they can refuse to hand over the files now that they’ve opened “active investigations” related to Epstein.
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"Despite painful layoffs and other cost-cutting measures, the public broadcasting system remains intact and is still capable of HBO- and Netflix-sized moments, such as the latest from Burns," writes Brian Stelter. | Analysis
PBS, defunded by Trump, says ‘we’re still here’ with big new Ken Burns documentary | CNN Business
Sunday’s premiere of Ken Burns’ new PBS series “The American Revolution” doubles as an attention-grabbing statement, months after President Donald Trump succeeded in stripping away all federal funding...
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November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"Despite painful layoffs and other cost-cutting measures, the public broadcasting system remains intact and is still capable of HBO- and Netflix-sized moments, such as the latest from Burns," writes Brian Stelter. | Analysis
Literally the stuff of nightmares.
Donald Trump is already laying the groundwork to throw the 2026 midterms into chaos. His success could have dire consequences for American democracy, @dgraham.bsky.social argues.
The Coming Election Mayhem
Donald Trump’s plans to throw the 2026 midterms into chaos are already under way.
bit.ly
November 17, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Literally the stuff of nightmares.
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“I really just want to see people be kind to one another." Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has built a brand on confrontation and incendiary rhetoric, told CNN she now wants to “put down the knives in politics.”
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www.ajc.com/politics/202...
November 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
“I really just want to see people be kind to one another." Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has built a brand on confrontation and incendiary rhetoric, told CNN she now wants to “put down the knives in politics.”
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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Sweetheart, bless your heart.
You were fine with Trump going after innocent election workers, families of judges, rallying a mob that killed police officers.
But now that Daddy is upset with his girl, you are a victim.
Sorry, @RepMTG. We knew you before you were a virgin
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You were fine with Trump going after innocent election workers, families of judges, rallying a mob that killed police officers.
But now that Daddy is upset with his girl, you are a victim.
Sorry, @RepMTG. We knew you before you were a virgin
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 on X: "I am now being contacted by private security firms with warnings for my safety as a hot bed of threats against me are being fueled and egged on by the most powerful man in the world. The man I supported and helped get elected. Aggressive rhetoric attacking me has historically" / X
I am now being contacted by private security firms with warnings for my safety as a hot bed of threats against me are being fueled and egged on by the most powerful man in the world. The man I supported and helped get elected. Aggressive rhetoric attacking me has historically
x.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Sweetheart, bless your heart.
You were fine with Trump going after innocent election workers, families of judges, rallying a mob that killed police officers.
But now that Daddy is upset with his girl, you are a victim.
Sorry, @RepMTG. We knew you before you were a virgin
x.com/RepMTG/statu...
You were fine with Trump going after innocent election workers, families of judges, rallying a mob that killed police officers.
But now that Daddy is upset with his girl, you are a victim.
Sorry, @RepMTG. We knew you before you were a virgin
x.com/RepMTG/statu...
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Analysis: Trump’s boat strikes appear quite unpopular, as Americans again support due process
Analysis: Trump’s boat strikes appear quite unpopular, as Americans again support due process | CNN Politics
When President Donald Trump began rapidly deporting migrants earlier this year to a brutal Salvadoran prison – including some wrongfully so – without due process, Democrats were somewhat wary of pushi...
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November 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Analysis: Trump’s boat strikes appear quite unpopular, as Americans again support due process
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From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
Had no idea Pulte had been excommunicated from his family’s affairs in the last few years. Good job getting us the story, @nytimes.com
NEW: A look at Bill Pulte’s track record. The powerful housing regulator has a chain of mobile homes, including many plagued by problems.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/b...
Trump Housing Official Invokes Family Legacy, to Some Relatives’ Dismay
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Had no idea Pulte had been excommunicated from his family’s affairs in the last few years. Good job getting us the story, @nytimes.com
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Everyone is dunking on this bc of the weirdness/cosplay aspect, which is fair, but the thing that jumps out to me as most worthy of pushback here is the pretense that she’s an apolitical person
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Everyone is dunking on this bc of the weirdness/cosplay aspect, which is fair, but the thing that jumps out to me as most worthy of pushback here is the pretense that she’s an apolitical person
Skandalakis has a good reputation here in Georgia, but I don’t think we’ll see him move forward and deliver justice. And to top it off, the legislature has passed a law that will end up costing my county millions in paying the legal fees racked up by these traitors. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
Prosecutor takes helm of Georgia case against Trump. But will he move forward?
A veteran Georgia prosecutor will decide the fate of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' election interference case against Donald Trump and his allies.
www.ajc.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Skandalakis has a good reputation here in Georgia, but I don’t think we’ll see him move forward and deliver justice. And to top it off, the legislature has passed a law that will end up costing my county millions in paying the legal fees racked up by these traitors. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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NEW: The Nevada Supreme Court has revived the criminal case against the Trump 2020 fake electors, ruling that AG Ford was correct to bring the case in Clark County. www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
November 14, 2025 at 2:38 AM
NEW: The Nevada Supreme Court has revived the criminal case against the Trump 2020 fake electors, ruling that AG Ford was correct to bring the case in Clark County. www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...