Mark Clemens
@markclemens.bsky.social
Witness to American history, Eisenhower to Now. Architect, Book Collector, Bookbinder, Woodworker. Oxford comma fighter. Berkeley ‘79
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Mark Clemens
@markclemens.bsky.social
· Sep 1
Johnson Cuts Short House Business to Avoid Vote on Releasing Epstein Files
www.nytimes.com
It’s September! The leaves are falling, the air is chilled and Congress is back. Ok, let’s see the Epstein files, Mr Speaker.
When the tough-guy angel on your shoulder overrides the sensible angel on your other shoulder, because there’s a big block of wood between them.
Keystone Kash Vows to Track Down National Guard Shooter Already in Hospital
The embattled FBI director found himself embarrassingly out of the loop during a news conference on the shooting of National Guard members.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
When the tough-guy angel on your shoulder overrides the sensible angel on your other shoulder, because there’s a big block of wood between them.
Trump never resists the opportunity to perform.
Trump Vows Crackdown on Immigration and Orders More Troops to D.C. After Shooting
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Trump never resists the opportunity to perform.
This is a beaut. A law enforcement giant.
Keystone Kash Vows to Track Down National Guard Shooter Already in Hospital
The embattled FBI director found himself embarrassingly out of the loop during a news conference on the shooting of National Guard members.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:54 AM
This is a beaut. A law enforcement giant.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States of America.
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States of America.
Trump will make this a politically-motivated shooting by the radical leftist lunatics. Whether it is or not.
Live Updates: Two National Guard Members in Critical Condition After Shooting Near White House
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Trump will make this a politically-motivated shooting by the radical leftist lunatics. Whether it is or not.
Trump’s cracking down on crime.
What Are National Guard Troops Doing in Washington?
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Trump’s cracking down on crime.
Everyone knows Kristi’s Homeland Security has jurisdiction over any court.
Noem made decision to continue deportation flights to El Salvador, justice department says
Justice department maintains that Trump administration didn’t violate judge’s order to return flights to US
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Everyone knows Kristi’s Homeland Security has jurisdiction over any court.
Like most pets, this dog has taken the physical and mental traits of its owner. “Errors,” “misstatements,” “alternative facts,” “untruths.”
Times Analysis Finds Errors in Trump’s Supreme Court Filing That Calls for National Guard in Chicago
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Like most pets, this dog has taken the physical and mental traits of its owner. “Errors,” “misstatements,” “alternative facts,” “untruths.”
Are you better off now than you were 310 days ago?
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Are you better off now than you were 310 days ago?
Two questions:
Is the Pentagon signaling approval of videos encouraging national security personnel to comply with illegal orders?
Is Pete Hegseth on the sauce?
Is the Pentagon signaling approval of videos encouraging national security personnel to comply with illegal orders?
Is Pete Hegseth on the sauce?
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Two questions:
Is the Pentagon signaling approval of videos encouraging national security personnel to comply with illegal orders?
Is Pete Hegseth on the sauce?
Is the Pentagon signaling approval of videos encouraging national security personnel to comply with illegal orders?
Is Pete Hegseth on the sauce?
It’s the Pentagon’s time in the “look at the shiny object” barrel. Hard to tell what to look away from. Is it the Halligan hangover, the polls, the midterms, the economy, the Russian war, farmpocalypse, the killing sea? So tired of all the winning.
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It’s the Pentagon’s time in the “look at the shiny object” barrel. Hard to tell what to look away from. Is it the Halligan hangover, the polls, the midterms, the economy, the Russian war, farmpocalypse, the killing sea? So tired of all the winning.
“Bobby, Bobby! You mean we really don’t have a healthcare plan? I had concepts. Johnson had plans. We don’t have plans? But I announced we have plans! Okay, put a gold sign on the closet. Call it the secret plans closet. No, call it a vault. The Secret Healthcare Plans Vault. That’s our plan.”
TACO Trump Leaves TV Hosts in a Spin After Yet Another U-Turn
Several reports indicated that President Donald Trump was expected to make a big healthcare announcement on Monday.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“Bobby, Bobby! You mean we really don’t have a healthcare plan? I had concepts. Johnson had plans. We don’t have plans? But I announced we have plans! Okay, put a gold sign on the closet. Call it the secret plans closet. No, call it a vault. The Secret Healthcare Plans Vault. That’s our plan.”
“Bobby, Bobby! You mean we really don’t have a healthcare plan? I had concepts. Johnson had plans. We don’t have plans? But I announced we have plans! Okay, put a gold sign on the closet. Call it the secret plans closet. No, call it a vault. The Secret Healthcare Plans Vault. That’s our plan.”
Trump Is Considering a Push to Extend Obamacare Subsidies
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
“Bobby, Bobby! You mean we really don’t have a healthcare plan? I had concepts. Johnson had plans. We don’t have plans? But I announced we have plans! Okay, put a gold sign on the closet. Call it the secret plans closet. No, call it a vault. The Secret Healthcare Plans Vault. That’s our plan.”
Yes they can. But court martial. Not enough of a case.
I don't think they can recall him. Can they?
November 25, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Yes they can. But court martial. Not enough of a case.
The guy was strapped to 1.6 million pounds of high explosives and launched into space. Four times. He wants fellow servicemen to refuse to follow illegal orders. Meanwhile, the UK is worried about being complicit in US Military strikes in the Caribbean because they are illegal.
Pentagon says it might recall Sen. Mark Kelly to military service for court martial over ‘illegal orders’ video | CNN Politics
The Pentagon said Monday that it is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired US Navy captain, in light of “serious allegations of misconduct” the department has received against him, and co...
www.cnn.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The guy was strapped to 1.6 million pounds of high explosives and launched into space. Four times. He wants fellow servicemen to refuse to follow illegal orders. Meanwhile, the UK is worried about being complicit in US Military strikes in the Caribbean because they are illegal.
Donald Trump has become the first lame duck dictator in the history of the world.
November 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Donald Trump has become the first lame duck dictator in the history of the world.
This just clinched the midterm elections for the Democratic Party.
Pentagon Opens Inquiry Into Senator Mark Kelly Over What Hegseth Calls ‘Seditious’ Video
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
This just clinched the midterm elections for the Democratic Party.
Trump will be forever known as profoundly corrupt. Hegseth is just a drunk. A bad one.
Hegseth Threatens Senator Mark Kelly With Inquiry for ‘Seditious’ Video
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Trump will be forever known as profoundly corrupt. Hegseth is just a drunk. A bad one.
Shocker.🥱
Trump Administration Live Updates: Judge Tosses Criminal Charges Against James Comey and Letitia James
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Shocker.🥱
Just appeal the damn order and quit whining, Field Marshall, Miller.
November 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Just appeal the damn order and quit whining, Field Marshall, Miller.
Trump: “We can get you into this little red peace deal beauty right now, just sign here and you can drive it off the lot today.”
Trump Administration Live Updates: U.S. and Ukraine Hold Talks on Peace Deal as Trump Seeks Swift Approval
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Trump: “We can get you into this little red peace deal beauty right now, just sign here and you can drive it off the lot today.”
Trump loyalists are running the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Can’t imagine why the numbers don’t add up.
An unusual trend in the economy is worrying the Fed | CNN Business
Something in the US economy isn’t adding up, and it’s rattling the people charged with wrangling inflation and keeping the labor market intact.
www.cnn.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Trump loyalists are running the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Can’t imagine why the numbers don’t add up.
96% of all social media posts are caused by Donald Trump.
November 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
96% of all social media posts are caused by Donald Trump.
His Legal Scholars include Lindsey Halligan, Alina Habba, Sydney Powell, Ed Martin, Jeanine Pirro, Matt Gaetz, Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, Pam Bondi, Christina Bobb and more.
November 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
His Legal Scholars include Lindsey Halligan, Alina Habba, Sydney Powell, Ed Martin, Jeanine Pirro, Matt Gaetz, Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, Pam Bondi, Christina Bobb and more.
I think they made the video in Virginia.
Hey, isn’t there a crackerjack U.S Attorney there who knows her way around a Grand Jury?
Hey, isn’t there a crackerjack U.S Attorney there who knows her way around a Grand Jury?
November 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I think they made the video in Virginia.
Hey, isn’t there a crackerjack U.S Attorney there who knows her way around a Grand Jury?
Hey, isn’t there a crackerjack U.S Attorney there who knows her way around a Grand Jury?