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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · 2d

Hey everyone! I’ve recently started a Substack that is years in the making. My goal is to blend current events with the echoes of their past.
If you like history and politics, this is for you.
My intro is available now, subscribe for free at the link:
#writersky #USPOL #history #GeoPolitics

Welcome to The Past is Present

From a Bar in Prague to a New Beginning

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · 14d

So was it a mistake not to commit to the shutdown in March and instead push it until now?

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Jul 22

I used to be on very often, but I sadly had to tone it way back due to antisemitism inflicting even the most innocuous subs…

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Jun 17

Ok so it is before interrogation, Thank you for clearing that up!

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Jun 17

Something I just realized, is anyone, including Lander being read Miranda rights? Would that invalidate any arrest (if there even is a trail)

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Jun 13

Is this not a clear equal protection (14th amendment) violation?

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Jun 9

Mr. Dean, do you think Trump’s actions around the LA protests represent a similar constitutional crisis to Watergate or are we witnessing something even more dangerous?

Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · May 16

When he was elected I predicted that he would fall into the arms of the Gulf States and completely abandon Israel…much to the chagrin of all his orthodox and pro-Israel supporters who got utterly duped. The equation was simple…the Gulf states can afford to bribe him much much more.

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · May 2

Can we also recognize that Rubio’s tweet is 100% ChatGPT written. “That’s not ___—it’s ___” is the dead giveaway. It always structures sentences like that

Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · May 2

Can we also recognize that Rubio’s tweet is 100% ChatGPT written. “That’s not ___—it’s ___” is the dead giveaway. It always structures sentences like that

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Apr 19

@phish.com Night 1 Seattle! Lets go!!! #phish #Seattle

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Apr 15

Would you consider dropping Heliot for Misnsner or Stowers? My league is mostly biased east coasters so i could alway readd if he heats back up

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Apr 15

Watching my guy Schwelly hopefully keep it up. Hoping our boy Heliot can get it together

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Apr 7

Dodgers just got the Trump curse 🫡👍

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Mar 20

Olympic Sculpture Park!

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Mar 6

@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com Gave a masterclass monologue tonight, defenestrating Trump on everything from tariffs to deportations to medicare. The media needs to match this level of righteous rage on a daily basis if we ever want to compete with the thermonuclear level of lying from the other side.

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Randi Mayem Singer @rmayemsinger.bsky.social · Mar 6

Wow. @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com tonight is EVERYTHING if you want to understand what's going to happen to Medicaid and Social Security.

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Feb 15

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Feb 9

“Leopard, meet face”

Citizen Cohn / Jonathan Cohn @citizencohn.bsky.social · Feb 9

Impact of NIH cut starting to sink in

Here's Sen. Katie Britt urging "a smart, targeted approach" in order to protect important research at UA-Birmingham, a top NIH recipient

Also, as article notes, the state's largest employer

www.al.com/news/2025/02...

Katie Britt vows to work with RFK Jr. after NIH funding cuts cause concern in Alabama

UAB and UAH are among Alabama institutions that could be affected by cuts.

www.al.com

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Feb 6

Totally agree! This is a 21st century remix of the cultural revolution on steroids. The question is….how can we stop it?

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Raine Danielle @rainedanielle.substack.com · Feb 4

Remember when people were pissed because “we didn’t choose Kamala to run for president”?

Elon Musk is laughing at you.

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John Green @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social · Feb 2

We have reached new levels of madness when an unelected, non senate-confirmed private citizen is overseeing an effort to overhaul or possibly end a congresionally mandated arm of our government.
This is real trouble for the separation of powers, and with it, our basic democratic institutions.

CNN @cnn.com · Feb 2

Two top security officials at the US Agency for International Development were put on administrative leave after refusing to allow officials from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to access systems at the agency, multiple sources familiar told CNN

Senior USAID security officials put on leave after refusing Musk’s DOGE access to agency systems | CNN Politics

Two top security officials at the US Agency for International Development were put on administrative leave Saturday night after refusing to allow officials from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Ef...

www.cnn.com

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Jan 28

That was the first term…now it is elect a criminal expect a crime spree

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Jan 27

Mine was correct and it listed sources.

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Sam P. Gordon @spgordy.bsky.social · Jan 22

Thrilled to see the legend @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com has joined bluesky! He is truly one of the most articulate, passionate, and righteous voices in journalism. I look forward to his wisdom as a guiding light to shine during these tumultuous times. Maybe he will share some West Wing stories 🤞

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