Joe Cleary
@joecleary2.bsky.social
Cherry Hill & Wildwood. Dad/Husband/Accountant/a believing Pilgrim - only the journey is certain/doesn't fit comfortably in either party/ fan of good government, great writing, honest diologue, the Boss and a lifelong frustrated Philadelphia fan
This is genuinely hard to do in 9 months
December 6, 2025 at 4:54 AM
This is genuinely hard to do in 9 months
More than 18,000 regular-season and postseason games have been played in the NFL, and not a single one of them has ended in a score of 36–23. Josh Levin looks into the league’s most enduring scoreboard mystery:
The Mystery of the Missing NFL Score
Why has a game never ended 36–23?
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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More than 18,000 regular-season and postseason games have been played in the NFL, and not a single one of them has ended in a score of 36–23. Josh Levin looks into the league’s most enduring scoreboard mystery:
The Mystery of the Missing NFL Score
Why has a game never ended 36–23?
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 4:15 AM
More than 18,000 regular-season and postseason games have been played in the NFL, and not a single one of them has ended in a score of 36–23. Josh Levin looks into the league’s most enduring scoreboard mystery:
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In fairness, we were also pretty busy with an insurrection at the Capitol, encouraged by people like Patel himself.
I’m sure the very FBI agents who solved the case they worked on for years are pleased to hear their Director call them incompetent.
FBI director suggests 'sheer incompetence' or 'negligence' in Biden admin handling of pipe bomb case
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi...
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi...
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
In fairness, we were also pretty busy with an insurrection at the Capitol, encouraged by people like Patel himself.
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“An Irish navy ship spotted up to five drones operating near the flight path of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s aircraft as he arrived for a state visit to Ireland on Monday, Irish and Ukrainian media reported.”
Ukraine war briefing: drones reportedly spotted near Zelenskyy flight path on Dublin trip
Irish navy ship spotted suspicious drones near the flight path of Zelenskyy’s aircraft as he landed on Monday in Ireland, local media reported. What we know on day 1,3811
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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The problem is not the pardon power. The problem is us. We weren't supposed to elect a crook as POTUS. If we did, the people we elected in Congress are supposed to do something about it. We're idiots, so we've elected crooks & cowards all the way up the line.
The problem is us. We need to fix us.
The problem is us. We need to fix us.
Giving the president the pardon power was a mistake. The most corrupt president in American history is conducting a jailbreak for his fellow criminals.
December 5, 2025 at 5:46 AM
The problem is not the pardon power. The problem is us. We weren't supposed to elect a crook as POTUS. If we did, the people we elected in Congress are supposed to do something about it. We're idiots, so we've elected crooks & cowards all the way up the line.
The problem is us. We need to fix us.
The problem is us. We need to fix us.
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Putin is playing for time.
Witkoff and Kushner want business deals.
Trump is happy to lend his name to anything called a "peace plan."
And Zelensky and his team have to play along because they still have to stay on Trump’s good side.
www.thebulwark.com/p/putin-thre...
Witkoff and Kushner want business deals.
Trump is happy to lend his name to anything called a "peace plan."
And Zelensky and his team have to play along because they still have to stay on Trump’s good side.
www.thebulwark.com/p/putin-thre...
As Putin Threatens Europe, Failure of Trump Peace Plan Laid Bare
Peace games from the Russian dictator, who can’t win but can’t afford to stop fighting.
www.thebulwark.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Putin is playing for time.
Witkoff and Kushner want business deals.
Trump is happy to lend his name to anything called a "peace plan."
And Zelensky and his team have to play along because they still have to stay on Trump’s good side.
www.thebulwark.com/p/putin-thre...
Witkoff and Kushner want business deals.
Trump is happy to lend his name to anything called a "peace plan."
And Zelensky and his team have to play along because they still have to stay on Trump’s good side.
www.thebulwark.com/p/putin-thre...
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Waiting for the “critics say this was bigoted” in the top of the hour newscast.
Trump, continued: "What the Somalian people have done to Minnesota is not even believable. It’s not even believable. And a lot of it starts with the governor. A lot of it starts with Barack HUSSEIN Obama, because that’s when people started coming in... They want to kiss our country good night."
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Waiting for the “critics say this was bigoted” in the top of the hour newscast.
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Lead Post reporter on that story Alex Horton served in the infantry in Iraq.
Q: So you didn't see any survivors after that first strike?
HEGSETH: I did not personally see survivors. The thing was on fire. This is called the fog of war. This is what you in the press don't understand. You sit in your air conditioned offices and plant fake stories in the Washington Post
HEGSETH: I did not personally see survivors. The thing was on fire. This is called the fog of war. This is what you in the press don't understand. You sit in your air conditioned offices and plant fake stories in the Washington Post
December 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Lead Post reporter on that story Alex Horton served in the infantry in Iraq.
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Not pictured: The US Secretary of State / Acting National Security Advisor / Acting Archivist of the United States.
(He was back in Washington, slathering praises upon his boss.)
(He was back in Washington, slathering praises upon his boss.)
December 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Not pictured: The US Secretary of State / Acting National Security Advisor / Acting Archivist of the United States.
(He was back in Washington, slathering praises upon his boss.)
(He was back in Washington, slathering praises upon his boss.)
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“.. American Bitcoin, which was co-founded by Eric Trump, is now down 75% after the big drop on Tuesday.”
@bloomberg.com #crypto
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
@bloomberg.com #crypto
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December 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
“.. American Bitcoin, which was co-founded by Eric Trump, is now down 75% after the big drop on Tuesday.”
@bloomberg.com #crypto
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
@bloomberg.com #crypto
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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The publisher of the Franklin the Turtle children's books series said today it condemns the unauthorized use of the beloved character after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared an image of him apparently firing at drug boats.
Franklin the turtle publisher slams "violent" use of character's image after Hegseth post
"We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin's name or image."
www.axios.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The publisher of the Franklin the Turtle children's books series said today it condemns the unauthorized use of the beloved character after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared an image of him apparently firing at drug boats.
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
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To be fair, Trump and Hegseth are more Klink than Rommel
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
To be fair, Trump and Hegseth are more Klink than Rommel
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I do think Hegseth is cooked but it’s like 15% because of the war crime and 85% because of that bit where he dragged every active duty General to Quantico to listen to his TED talk about why they’re all a bunch of pussies.
December 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I do think Hegseth is cooked but it’s like 15% because of the war crime and 85% because of that bit where he dragged every active duty General to Quantico to listen to his TED talk about why they’re all a bunch of pussies.
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Looks like Trump and Hegseth might be preparing to throw the military under the bus on the second strike.
This is why you don’t execute illegal orders. Because you are responsible
This is why you don’t execute illegal orders. Because you are responsible
December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Looks like Trump and Hegseth might be preparing to throw the military under the bus on the second strike.
This is why you don’t execute illegal orders. Because you are responsible
This is why you don’t execute illegal orders. Because you are responsible
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“.. Since 2022, retirement-plan participation rates, total contributions and overall savings rates have decreased for those making less than $150,000 a year ..”
@marketwatch.com
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@marketwatch.com
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December 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
“.. Since 2022, retirement-plan participation rates, total contributions and overall savings rates have decreased for those making less than $150,000 a year ..”
@marketwatch.com
www.marketwatch.com/story/a-tale...
@marketwatch.com
www.marketwatch.com/story/a-tale...
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In 2025, 27% of Germans say relations with the U.S. are good, while 73% say they are bad – a complete flip from the last year (74% good vs. 22% bad).
Americans’ views – while more negative than in 2024 – continue to be positive toward the U.S.-Germany relationship overall.
Americans’ views – while more negative than in 2024 – continue to be positive toward the U.S.-Germany relationship overall.
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In 2025, 27% of Germans say relations with the U.S. are good, while 73% say they are bad – a complete flip from the last year (74% good vs. 22% bad).
Americans’ views – while more negative than in 2024 – continue to be positive toward the U.S.-Germany relationship overall.
Americans’ views – while more negative than in 2024 – continue to be positive toward the U.S.-Germany relationship overall.
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US Consumer Confidence (as measured by the Conference Board) fell a sharp -6.8 points in November to 88.7, its lowest level since April's tariff scare.
December 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
US Consumer Confidence (as measured by the Conference Board) fell a sharp -6.8 points in November to 88.7, its lowest level since April's tariff scare.
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I totally interpret this as "the terms that set up Trump and his personal cronies to grab the country's assets at bargain basement prices".
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the talks were "not just about the terms that ends fighting; it's about also the terms that set up Ukraine for long-term prosperity."
U.S. and Ukrainian officials hold 'very productive' meeting in Florida
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the talks were "not just about the terms that ends fighting; it's about also the terms that set up Ukraine for long-term prosperity."
nbcnews.to
December 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I totally interpret this as "the terms that set up Trump and his personal cronies to grab the country's assets at bargain basement prices".
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We have a cabinet level Secretary of State, a diplomatic corps, Special Envoys, and Defense team to do this work.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
November 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
We have a cabinet level Secretary of State, a diplomatic corps, Special Envoys, and Defense team to do this work.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
@boopstats.bsky.social imagine we will see know-it-alls saying Washington should have kicked the extra point...
December 1, 2025 at 5:12 AM
@boopstats.bsky.social imagine we will see know-it-alls saying Washington should have kicked the extra point...
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A+ headline work from the AP apnews.com/article/dona...
December 1, 2025 at 1:45 AM
A+ headline work from the AP apnews.com/article/dona...
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What is Jared Kushner's job in the administration?
I’d rather question why is Kushner there and why is he laying out a vision? We did not vote him into any gov position nor the senate we voted for has approved his candidacy.
This isn’t a grey zone anymore, it’s 50 shades of grey.
This isn’t a grey zone anymore, it’s 50 shades of grey.
November 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
What is Jared Kushner's job in the administration?
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Typically people have been allowed to stay when they have a “change of status” pending in the system. In fact, it can screw things up if they leave.
If you are married to a US spouse, your temporary visa (usually for 3 months) will lapse before your case is processed. The government allowed you could stay in the US while awaiting case processing. Now the Trump admin is saying that is a visa overstay and arresting the spouses.
November 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Typically people have been allowed to stay when they have a “change of status” pending in the system. In fact, it can screw things up if they leave.