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Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 1d

He doesn't have a clue.

Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 1d

I live in Chicago. ICE and its various manifestations is a reckless, inhuman way to "produce content." I'm a 75-year-old white guy who says get the hell out of here. www.economist.com/united-state...

What a Chicago immigration raid says about Trumpism

The worst excesses seem designed to produce content

www.economist.com

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Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 1d

What an awful man.

Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 4d

We desperately need younger, more vigorous leaders -- preferably moderates. Nothing personal @schumer.senate.gov, but time to go. www.economist.com/united-state...

Many Democrats think Chuck Schumer is a problem

How the shutdown is resolved may determine his future

www.economist.com

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Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 4d

There are similarities, but I'd argue that Catholic "fundamentalists," or integralists, tend to be much more strategic and, in general, brighter. And therefore a greater threat to American democracy.

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Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 6d

Nice haircut, though.

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Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 6d

What? He couldn't use an extra $1.50? www.cnbc.com/2025/09/24/c...

New York City mayor candidate Curtis Sliwa says he was offered money to quit race

President Trump has suggested that Curtis Sliwa and Mayor Eric Adams drop out as candidates to allow a showdown between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo.

www.cnbc.com

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Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 10d

I admire people who adopt shelter dogs, and my family has done that for years. But I wonder -- do some people get dogs on a whim, lose interest, and figure, "Oh, well. I'll just drop her off at a shelter." In, effect, do we sometimes encourage heartless behavior?

Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 10d

Too late. Thank you, though.

Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 11d

Good for you, and best of luck!

Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 11d

Nice haircut, though.

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Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 12d

You seem surprised.

Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 14d

I'm sure he just meant 999%. Give they guy some slack.

Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 16d

Well, inevitable if not logical.

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Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 17d

He's getting his political advice from his gerontologist. Please ease up on him.

Gary @gsulli6873.bsky.social · 18d

This story is heartbreaking. Feel about Netanyahu as you wish, but Palestinian leadership has failed at every step. There will be no happy ending. www.economist.com/middle-east-...