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James D. Melton

@jdmchicago.bsky.social

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Creator and co-host of the “Life in the Stupid Times” podcast. https://stupidtimes.net. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmelton #BlueCrew #cats #Democracy 🫘

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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · Dec 7

We need the next Democratic presidential candidate to be a leader who challenges the system.

Single-payer health care would not be a drain on our society. Taking care of children, the elderly, and the sick is the reason people formed societies in the first place.

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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 2h

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Stand up for your Constitutional rights!

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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 13h

Just got the email from ANTIFA Headquarters in Detroit. Thanks to costs related to the Trump Administration crackdown, no Christmas bonus this year. 😩

James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Sorry for some rougher-than-normal editing in the “Life in the Stupid Times” podcast this week.

We might skip next week, or put out a truncated version. I am just SO sick!

In the meantime, please listen:

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Trump's Military Misuse Might Get Worse | Life in the Stupid Times

That Is, Unless We Can Stop Him. At This Point, Even Mike Johnson Can’t Defend Trump’s Sanity

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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Does anyone believe the fire at Judge Diane Goodstein’s house was anything other than arson?

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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 1d

They shut down the government over a Reagan-era policy on reimbursements to emergency rooms?

If THIS is really were their beef with the Democratic plan, they could negotiated it.

James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Dangerous terrorists gather in Portland.

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 2d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Portland: Now is the time to set up live webcams on servers that can handle a lot of traffic. Show the world that your city is not a war zone.

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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 2d

This is how the mainstream members of the MAGA movement talk to each other. These are individuals who claim to have visions and communicate directly with God. These are the kinds of people who start witch trials.

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#pov #viral #fyp #podcast

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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 2d

I will be shocked if Trump does not end up fleeing the country over the next couple of years.

Legally and militarily, he is on an unsustainable path. And eventually, the Epstein material will come out. One thumb drive anonymously dropped off at the Washington Post could ruin him.

James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 2d

Would Trump agree to release the Epstein files if we gave him
a 30-minute head start to get his Qatari 747 out of U.S. airspace?

James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 2d

Our latest episode looks at Trump’s misuse of the military.

Trump's Military Misuse Might Get Worse | Life in the Stupid Times

That Is, Unless We Can Stop Him. At This Point, Even Mike Johnson Can’t Defend Trump’s Sanity

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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 3d

All I know (and I know it for a fact) is that most Chicago cops are not fans of ICE. They think ICE is stirring up bullshit the nobody wanted stirred.

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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 3d

Trump gets up every day and goes to bed every night trying to think of new ways to keep the Epsrein files hidden.

That is why I am certain that Trump has raped girls under 16.

Trump likely tells himself some version of “it was a long time ago. And Jeffrey got me into it, so it's his fault.”

James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 3d

The Chicago PD wants ICE to go away.

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 3d

It seems clear—I think to everyone, now—that a false and illegal invocation of the Insurrection Act is coming before the end of the year. Media outlets should be telling us how they will prepare for this potential Treason. State governments should be telling us. Activists should be developing plans.

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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 3d

Pete Hegseth proudly served in the military with Jack Daniel, Jim Beam, Johnnie Walker and Captain (Henry) Morgan.

Jose Cuervo was part of the same unit, until somebody ordered a Code Red.

James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 3d

I'm told that Chicago restaurants have been refusing service to ICE agents. I suggest they hunt for rats and pigeons if they are hungry.

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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 3d

My guess is that local officials will rule out arson, out of fear of becoming the next victim.

Fire engulfs home of South Carolina judge who had received death threats

State’s chief justice says fire that sent three people to the hospital appeared to have been caused by an ‘explosion’

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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 3d

Just so nobody is confused: It’s perfectly legal for U.S. municipalities to prioritize their use of law-enforcement resources.

If local governments decide it’s a waste of time to bust undocumented people who are otherwise not breaking the law, that's their right.

a green sign with a statue of liberty and the words no human being is illegal

ALT: a green sign with a statue of liberty and the words no human being is illegal

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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 4d

Is there a performer who could do the Super Bowl half-time show who would:
1) Not enrage the MAGA cult; and
2) Not be in danger of falling and breaking a hip?

James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 4d

Today, my adult son helped me replace the spark plugs and ignition coil on my car (my car used one unit covering all cylinders).

We are invincible.