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John Goodman

@johnlgood.bsky.social

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PR/media exec. Red Sox fan behind enemy lines in Westchester County (NY). Survivor of ABC & CBS News. Former Republican, now Independent. Views may differ from my clients.

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John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 4h

Trump & Congress have begun layoffs.....the #GOP owns the Presidency, Senate and House... families are losing their paychecks & lifelines. The Democrats are holding the line on avoiding Republican healthcare cuts... the Midterms will come.... guess who will take the blame?

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 8h

Unqualified and dangerous.....
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

www.washingtonpost.com

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 1d

La de da...and thank you. . www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies aged 79

The legendary actor best known for her many collaborations with Woody Allen, as well as films including Reds, The First Wives Club and Book Club, has died

www.theguardian.com

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 1d

Another tech mogul bends knee to Trump...it's the business he's in..... Salesforce's Marc Benioff encourages Trump to send National Guard to SF; says he is ‘doing a great job’ sfstandard.com/2025/10/10/m...

Marc Benioff encourages Trump to send National Guard to SF

The Salesforce CEO’s remarks come as moderate San Franciscans launch a campaign calling on Trump to back off his threats of stationing troops in the city.

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 1d

Stealing from The Godfather...."this is the business we are in.".....Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco

www.nytimes.com

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 1d

Congress is still collecting paychecks even as the government shutdown continues leaving thousands out of work.... and most fired. Remember this when the Midterms arrive and they want your vote....

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 1d

How many of you #MAGA folks - now out of a job -
voted for Trump....and voted for this!
www.axios.com/2025/10/10/t...

Trump officials say "substantial" federal worker layoffs have begun

Russell Vought announced the cuts Friday.

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 2d

Your Head of Health in the US...
nypost.com/2025/10/09/u...

Tylenol use after circumcision ‘highly likely’ linked to autism, RFK Jr. says in wild new claim

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there may be a link between circumcision and autism — due to the use of Tylenol following the procedure.

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 2d

There's a lot of blame going to both sides....the Midterms will tell us who will pay for fired workers & those jobless who can't find work...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

White House declines to engage Democrats as shutdown drags into second week

The White House has yet to engage Democrats on ending the government shutdown, despite the potential political ramifications of the closure.

www.washingtonpost.com

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 2d

Making America Great Again!.....A Napa, CA. manufacturer that supplies parts to tech and semiconductor firms will shut down, cutting more than 200 jobs and blaming #tariffs, slowing overseas demand and high operating costs in California. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

‘We tried everything’: Napa manufacturer to close, cut 237 jobs due to tariffs

A Napa manufacturer that supplies parts to tech and semiconductor firms will shut down, cutting more than 200 jobs and blaming tariffs, slowing overseas demand and high operating costs in...

www.sfchronicle.com

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 2d

As if you needed more proof that the "Justice Department" is increasingly under the direct command of a president intent on using federal law enforcement to prosecute his adversaries. apnews.com/article/leti...

New York Attorney General Letitia James charged in fraud case after pressure campaign by Trump

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been charged as part of a mortgage fraud investigation aggressively pushed by the Trump administration.

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 2d

A visual snapshot at China’s commitment to solar energy….

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 2d

With the Republican party submission and surrender, the Courts are our last line of defense to preserve Democracy and prevent an autocracy.....
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Tensions mount between Trump administration, judges

Judges have increasingly shown exasperation with Trump administration court tactics. The White House has shot back, raising tensions to previously unseen levels

www.washingtonpost.com

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 2d

“For me, [this is] one of the worst constructions of a roster I’ve ever seen. You have three left-handed [hitting] catchers, five [designated hitters]. You have a first baseman in and out. It’s just a very difficult hand for Boone." - Alex Rodriguez nypost.com/2025/10/09/s...

Alex Rodriguez eviscerates Yankees’ front office after ALDS loss: ‘Worst constructions of a roster’

Alex Rodriguez believes he knows who’s at fault for the Yankees’ season ending before the ALCS.

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 3d

Trump told us ICE was only arresting the worst of the worst criminals....

CollinCountyDems @collincountydems.bsky.social · 3d

This is terrifying!

ICE breaks into this woman’s car in the pick-up line at West Loop Elementary school in Chicago and detains her before she can pick her kids up from school. (They were eventually let go after showing their documents)

This is Trump’s America.

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 3d

If you are a solid reporter who asks tough questions....
nypost.com/2025/10/09/m...

Trump lashes out at CNN journalist Kristen Holmes, refuses to answer question: ‘One of the worst reporters’

The spat took place during an Antifa roundtable in the White House on Wednesday as Trump took questions from reporters.

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 3d

As the government remains in a stalemate over the shutdown, DC bar owners are slashing prices to woo furloughed workers in a gamble to keep seats filled.
www.wsj.com/business/dc-...

Shutdown Specials and Unhappy Hours Are Taking Over the D.C. Bar Scene

Owners are slashing prices to woo furloughed workers in a gamble to keep seats filled; ‘Gridlock nachos’ and ‘Furlough-Ritas’

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 3d

Alexa, What is retribution? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...

Kash Patel Fires Two F.B.I. Agents Who Worked on Trump Investigation

www.nytimes.com

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 3d

"Did you really call me Little Marco?"

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 3d

Kyle from Waltham or Pete from Queens in '26.

Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 3d

Offer Schwarber whatever he wants. Holy cow.

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 4d

Funny how power & position can compromise one's beliefs & integrity.... Pete Hegseth railed against diversity and equity to his generals. At Harvard University, he called it a “laudable goal.”
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/07/m...

Pete Hegseth railed against diversity and equity to generals. As a Harvard student, he had a much different take. - The Boston Globe

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth once described closing minority achievement gaps as a “laudable goal.”

www.bostonglobe.com

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 4d

Just how they do it in Russia.....
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Trump Calls for Jailing of Chicago Mayor and Illinois Governor

The president in a social-media post says Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker have failed to protect ICE.

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 4d

He's Making America Great Again!
skift.com/2025/10/07/a...

Airport Delays Pick Up One Week Into Shutdown

Airports across the country started reporting delays as the government shutdown entered its seventh day.

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 5d

A reminder that Donald Trump had no interest calling for the National Guard when there was a real riot....

John Goodman @johnlgood.bsky.social · 5d

The column speaks for itself.....a stunning take down...
www.theverge.com/business/793...

Memo to Bari Weiss Re: CBS News: You’re doomed

Bari Weiss has sold her company, The Free Press, to manage the decline of broadcast news at CBS. How many ways can it go wrong?

www.theverge.com