John in Alpena
@thatsnotmydog.bsky.social
Blue-collared mainframe guy, amateur historian
Big fan of unalienable rights. Still searching for Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness in Project 2025; no luck so far.
Big fan of unalienable rights. Still searching for Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness in Project 2025; no luck so far.
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I’m not accepting a dime of corporate PAC money.
Why?
We need to rebuild trust in our politics. And the people you serve shouldn’t wonder who you really work for.
Why?
We need to rebuild trust in our politics. And the people you serve shouldn’t wonder who you really work for.
November 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I’m not accepting a dime of corporate PAC money.
Why?
We need to rebuild trust in our politics. And the people you serve shouldn’t wonder who you really work for.
Why?
We need to rebuild trust in our politics. And the people you serve shouldn’t wonder who you really work for.
This epitomizes Trump’s re-making of America in his image…dirty, smelly, and wastefully expensive.
Trump order to keep Michigan power plant open costs taxpayers $113m
Critics say JH Campbell coal-fired plant in western Michigan is expensive and emits high levels of toxic pollution
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This epitomizes Trump’s re-making of America in his image…dirty, smelly, and wastefully expensive.
The Interior Department is promoting “Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday” as a NP fee-free day for all Americans. Yuck.
I long for the day when Flag Day is “Flag Day” and any mention of “Trump” is met with derision. And, yeah, I’ll live that long.
I long for the day when Flag Day is “Flag Day” and any mention of “Trump” is met with derision. And, yeah, I’ll live that long.
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Interior Department is promoting “Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday” as a NP fee-free day for all Americans. Yuck.
I long for the day when Flag Day is “Flag Day” and any mention of “Trump” is met with derision. And, yeah, I’ll live that long.
I long for the day when Flag Day is “Flag Day” and any mention of “Trump” is met with derision. And, yeah, I’ll live that long.
Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt: “The United States Senate is not a retirement community.”
Ummm…yeah it is.
Ummm…yeah it is.
November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt: “The United States Senate is not a retirement community.”
Ummm…yeah it is.
Ummm…yeah it is.
RIP Jimmy Cliff. He was a fantastic talent whose songs always lifted my soul.
IMO, “The Harder They Come” is the all-time best soundtrack.
IMO, “The Harder They Come” is the all-time best soundtrack.
The Harder They Come
YouTube video by Jimmy Cliff - Topic
m.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
RIP Jimmy Cliff. He was a fantastic talent whose songs always lifted my soul.
IMO, “The Harder They Come” is the all-time best soundtrack.
IMO, “The Harder They Come” is the all-time best soundtrack.
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Cartoon by David Horsey.
November 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Cartoon by David Horsey.
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JD Vance — begs folks to be patient with an economy he admits is bad. Trump — brags it’s the greatest ever.
I’ve said it so many times, Republicans stay synced and on message even when the message is a lie, but this slip tells a story.
There’s chaos behind the scenes and the wheels are coming off.
I’ve said it so many times, Republicans stay synced and on message even when the message is a lie, but this slip tells a story.
There’s chaos behind the scenes and the wheels are coming off.
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM
JD Vance — begs folks to be patient with an economy he admits is bad. Trump — brags it’s the greatest ever.
I’ve said it so many times, Republicans stay synced and on message even when the message is a lie, but this slip tells a story.
There’s chaos behind the scenes and the wheels are coming off.
I’ve said it so many times, Republicans stay synced and on message even when the message is a lie, but this slip tells a story.
There’s chaos behind the scenes and the wheels are coming off.
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What’s going on with Trump’s military purge?
November 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
What’s going on with Trump’s military purge?
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It’s official!
I just filed to run for the US Senate.
It’s time to take power back for working people.
I just filed to run for the US Senate.
It’s time to take power back for working people.
November 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
It’s official!
I just filed to run for the US Senate.
It’s time to take power back for working people.
I just filed to run for the US Senate.
It’s time to take power back for working people.
CNN headline “Walmart just proved it’s America’s solution to the affordability crisis” is the epitome of a failed 5th estate.
Nope. It’s not click worthy.
Nope. It’s not click worthy.
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
CNN headline “Walmart just proved it’s America’s solution to the affordability crisis” is the epitome of a failed 5th estate.
Nope. It’s not click worthy.
Nope. It’s not click worthy.
The CEO forgot to add something like “also having armed masked thugs patrolling our parking lots and arresting customers has had a detrimental effect on profits.”
Home Depot’s business is stuck. That’s a bad sign for the economy | CNN Business
Consumers are cutting back on remodeling projects and big home upgrades. That’s hurting Home Depot’s business.
www.cnn.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The CEO forgot to add something like “also having armed masked thugs patrolling our parking lots and arresting customers has had a detrimental effect on profits.”
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Tough choice for Brian Glenn…booted from WH press pool or MTG breakup. The good news is he still has the comedy club heckler gig.
November 16, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Tough choice for Brian Glenn…booted from WH press pool or MTG breakup. The good news is he still has the comedy club heckler gig.
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A quart of milk is cheaper today than a gallon was a year ago
Yet people want to say inflation is up??
Yet people want to say inflation is up??
November 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A quart of milk is cheaper today than a gallon was a year ago
Yet people want to say inflation is up??
Yet people want to say inflation is up??
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Speaker Johnson has literally said he's "not promising anyone anything."
For once, I believe him.
For once, I believe him.
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Speaker Johnson has literally said he's "not promising anyone anything."
For once, I believe him.
For once, I believe him.
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If Chuck Schumer was a stronger leader, he would have been able to convince most of these senators to hold the line.
I’m terribly disappointed in him.
I’m terribly disappointed in him.
November 10, 2025 at 2:36 AM
If Chuck Schumer was a stronger leader, he would have been able to convince most of these senators to hold the line.
I’m terribly disappointed in him.
I’m terribly disappointed in him.
Well, that just ruined an otherwise good Lions game.
November 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Well, that just ruined an otherwise good Lions game.
The Republican Party is hell-bent on making Americans sick and starving.
At this point, describing the GOP as “cruel” is too kind.
At this point, describing the GOP as “cruel” is too kind.
November 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The Republican Party is hell-bent on making Americans sick and starving.
At this point, describing the GOP as “cruel” is too kind.
At this point, describing the GOP as “cruel” is too kind.
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My 90-second breakdown repost from IG on the SNAP benefits SCOTUS stay
November 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
My 90-second breakdown repost from IG on the SNAP benefits SCOTUS stay
The Republican SCOTUS says “No food for you!”
And the Supreme Court granted his wish. The government does not have to fund SNAP, per SCOTUS, at least for now. SCOTUS wants to see a ruling from the 1st Circuit before it makes a more final decision.
November 8, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The Republican SCOTUS says “No food for you!”
I wish the press would stop using the term ‘conservative judge’ when describing the current SCOTUS majority. They are not conservative and arguably not judges.
November 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I wish the press would stop using the term ‘conservative judge’ when describing the current SCOTUS majority. They are not conservative and arguably not judges.
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May the odds be ever in your favor
November 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
May the odds be ever in your favor
She got my vote because I (still) believe she is smart, fearless, and will fight for our Constitution. I have no interest in mythical ‘perfect candidates’ and party purity.
I've given my new Senator a lot of shit on here. But I don't think anyone with power has laid out the stakes of what we're facing as clearly as she does right here.
And if she's saying this, it's because she feels she must.
And if she's saying this, it's because she feels she must.
November 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
She got my vote because I (still) believe she is smart, fearless, and will fight for our Constitution. I have no interest in mythical ‘perfect candidates’ and party purity.