Mike Thompson
@mmlthomp.bsky.social
Newspaper editor, diehard Mets fan, TV aficionado (sounds fancy, doesn’t it?). Hopefully this place stays free from Trump’s control.
I believe ICE shouldn’t exist, just as it didn’t exist in the many, many, many years before 2001.
Jeffries: "We believe there should be a prohibition on ICE deporting or detaining American citizens. We believe that ICE should conduct itself like every other law enforcement agency in the country. We believe ICE shouldn't run around with masks ... "
January 29, 2026 at 8:38 PM
I believe ICE shouldn’t exist, just as it didn’t exist in the many, many, many years before 2001.
They’re all just horrible, repugnant people. All of them. I don’t know if there’s any salvaging this, folks.
Absolutely shameful to throw your employee under the bus when they’re murdered, but that’s what happens when you’re in the dumbest cult of personality in the history of the world
January 26, 2026 at 1:17 AM
They’re all just horrible, repugnant people. All of them. I don’t know if there’s any salvaging this, folks.
This is going to be one of those “it’s still snowing in April” winters, isn’t it?
January 22, 2026 at 5:12 AM
This is going to be one of those “it’s still snowing in April” winters, isn’t it?
I'm caught somewhere between being jealous of the Dodgers' commitment to their fans and to winning, and realizing that buying up all of the best players in the game probably isn't good for the sport. #MLB #KyleTucker
January 16, 2026 at 3:36 AM
I'm caught somewhere between being jealous of the Dodgers' commitment to their fans and to winning, and realizing that buying up all of the best players in the game probably isn't good for the sport. #MLB #KyleTucker
Democrats once again unable to meet the moment. Not to say affordability isn’t also an issue, but geez, look around l, Chuck. Bigger fish to fry at the moment.
Schumer as a major American metro is being brutally occupied by Trump goons: "The affordability crisis will be our focus throughout 2026 because that's what the American people are demanding"
January 15, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Democrats once again unable to meet the moment. Not to say affordability isn’t also an issue, but geez, look around l, Chuck. Bigger fish to fry at the moment.
“Honking of horns”??
They want a dictatorship, folks. I don’t see how you can deny it at this point.
They want a dictatorship, folks. I don’t see how you can deny it at this point.
Rep. Pete Sessions: "This protesting that goes on -- honking of horns, obstructing federal law enforcement -- should not be tolerated ... I stand completely with the administration on this effort."
January 12, 2026 at 4:59 PM
“Honking of horns”??
They want a dictatorship, folks. I don’t see how you can deny it at this point.
They want a dictatorship, folks. I don’t see how you can deny it at this point.
So we’re just going to be illegally occupying and running a foreign country for well over a year. Fantastic.
If Russia were doing this, or China, or North Korea, people would be flipping out. Just because it’s us doing it doesn’t make it right.
If Russia were doing this, or China, or North Korea, people would be flipping out. Just because it’s us doing it doesn’t make it right.
Q: How long do you think you'll be running Venezuela? A year? Longer?
TRUMP: I would say much longer. We have to rebuild. We have to rebuild the country and we will rebuild it in a very profitable way.
TRUMP: I would say much longer. We have to rebuild. We have to rebuild the country and we will rebuild it in a very profitable way.
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
So we’re just going to be illegally occupying and running a foreign country for well over a year. Fantastic.
If Russia were doing this, or China, or North Korea, people would be flipping out. Just because it’s us doing it doesn’t make it right.
If Russia were doing this, or China, or North Korea, people would be flipping out. Just because it’s us doing it doesn’t make it right.
Conservatives: “You guys act like Trump is some kind of supervillain.”
Literally Trump: “Nothing can stop me!”
Literally Trump: “Nothing can stop me!”
ROGERS: Do you see any checks on your power on the world stage?
TRUMP: Yeah. There's one thing. My own morality. My own mind. That's the only thing that can stop me.
KANNO-YOUNGS: Not international law?
TRUMP: I don't need international law. I'm not looking to hurt people.
TRUMP: Yeah. There's one thing. My own morality. My own mind. That's the only thing that can stop me.
KANNO-YOUNGS: Not international law?
TRUMP: I don't need international law. I'm not looking to hurt people.
January 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Conservatives: “You guys act like Trump is some kind of supervillain.”
Literally Trump: “Nothing can stop me!”
Literally Trump: “Nothing can stop me!”
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don’t really know how much clearer they can be about the fact that they want to murder everyone who disagrees with them
these are evil, dangerous people and need to be approached as such
these are evil, dangerous people and need to be approached as such
Rep. Randy Fine: "If you impede the actions of our law enforcement as they seek to repel foreign invaders from our country, you get what's coming to you. I do not feel bad for the woman that was involved."
January 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
don’t really know how much clearer they can be about the fact that they want to murder everyone who disagrees with them
these are evil, dangerous people and need to be approached as such
these are evil, dangerous people and need to be approached as such
Five years ago today. And to think, the man behind it all not only got off scot-free, he unbelievably got elected again. Just sad, shameful and enraging.
January 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Five years ago today. And to think, the man behind it all not only got off scot-free, he unbelievably got elected again. Just sad, shameful and enraging.
Well, there go his chances for the Nike Peace Prize.
Trump in a single gaggle on Air Force One just threatened:
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
January 5, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Well, there go his chances for the Nike Peace Prize.
More profiles in courage from the Democrats
Schumer: "Republicans must -- if there was ever a time, they must step up to the plate. This is the time. And if they don't, they're gonna feel the heat from their constituents."
January 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
More profiles in courage from the Democrats
Him saying this as Fox literally runs a chyron of Trump saying we’ll choose who runs Venezuela next is…..something else.
Rep. Darrell Issa: "We really have the opportunity to give the Venezuelan people an opportunity to have that free and fair election without some strongman taking control. And that's what the president is clearly looking to do."
January 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Him saying this as Fox literally runs a chyron of Trump saying we’ll choose who runs Venezuela next is…..something else.
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There’s always a tweet.
January 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
There’s always a tweet.
Was set for a long, contemplative post about the ups and downs of this first quarter century of the 21st century……..then realized the first quarter century would’ve ended Dec. 31 of LAST year. So, that was the end of that.
Still, happy new year, everyone.
Still, happy new year, everyone.
December 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Was set for a long, contemplative post about the ups and downs of this first quarter century of the 21st century……..then realized the first quarter century would’ve ended Dec. 31 of LAST year. So, that was the end of that.
Still, happy new year, everyone.
Still, happy new year, everyone.
I mean, did anyone seriously think the #EpsteinFiles would NOT be redacted to within an inch of their life? There will be no repercussions, as usual.
December 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I mean, did anyone seriously think the #EpsteinFiles would NOT be redacted to within an inch of their life? There will be no repercussions, as usual.
“In a vacuum, each decision can be explained with sound logic.”
You can make that argument about Nimmo, and *maybe* even Alonso. But as this column notes, Diaz left because #Mets were dicking around over deferred money. Despite having the richest owner in the game. There’s no explaining this.
You can make that argument about Nimmo, and *maybe* even Alonso. But as this column notes, Diaz left because #Mets were dicking around over deferred money. Despite having the richest owner in the game. There’s no explaining this.
No more Nimmo, Timmy Trumpet and their all-time HR king: Remaking the Mets after historic collapse
David Stearns' vision for turning things around at Citi Field hasn't been a hit with fans so far. What's next?
www.espn.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
“In a vacuum, each decision can be explained with sound logic.”
You can make that argument about Nimmo, and *maybe* even Alonso. But as this column notes, Diaz left because #Mets were dicking around over deferred money. Despite having the richest owner in the game. There’s no explaining this.
You can make that argument about Nimmo, and *maybe* even Alonso. But as this column notes, Diaz left because #Mets were dicking around over deferred money. Despite having the richest owner in the game. There’s no explaining this.
Not sharing a screen shot, or clip, of what he said about Rob Reiner, but just know this: Trump is a repugnant, vile pile of garbage, and there frankly aren’t enough words in the English language to adequately convey how detestable he is.
December 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Not sharing a screen shot, or clip, of what he said about Rob Reiner, but just know this: Trump is a repugnant, vile pile of garbage, and there frankly aren’t enough words in the English language to adequately convey how detestable he is.
It’s somewhat comforting to know that, no matter how stupid the Mets are, you can always count on Trump & Co. to be even stupider.
December 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
It’s somewhat comforting to know that, no matter how stupid the Mets are, you can always count on Trump & Co. to be even stupider.
We want lower prices, Duffy. It’s not rocket surgery.
Duffy on what he's doing to improve the airport experience for travelers: "Maybe I want a workout area where people might get some blood flowing doing some pull ups or step ups in the airport."
December 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
We want lower prices, Duffy. It’s not rocket surgery.
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This is how the economy works now. You kiss the ass of the top guy, he throws you favors. There is no ideology here, it's just mafia rules, the oldest rules in the book.
random farmer to Trump on what his child said to him: "He said, 'Daddy, I don't want Santa Claus to come to our house for Christmas, I want President Trump.' I think you brought Christmas to farmers with this bridge payment."
December 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This is how the economy works now. You kiss the ass of the top guy, he throws you favors. There is no ideology here, it's just mafia rules, the oldest rules in the book.
You know, there were actually people who honestly believed SCOTUS wouldn’t devolve into an extension of Trump, willing and eager to do their master’s bidding. I remained cynical — and once again, cynicism wins.
Supreme Court likely to allow Trump FTC firing, expanding presidential power
In a landmark case, the Supreme Court will determine the future of independent government agencies such as the FTC and a president's power to remove leaders at will.
abcnews.go.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
You know, there were actually people who honestly believed SCOTUS wouldn’t devolve into an extension of Trump, willing and eager to do their master’s bidding. I remained cynical — and once again, cynicism wins.