J Goerdt
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J Goerdt
@j-goerdt.bsky.social
Avid reader. Passionate progressive. Lover of music, art, Kurt Vonnegut, and Bill Bryson. Retired attorney. Stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦 / Canada 🇨🇦 / NATO / LGBTQ rights 🏳️‍🌈 / DEI / Antifa (we should all be anti-fascist!)
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Paul Krugman on the Madness of (aspiring) King Trump.
The Mad King’s Madness Deepens
Trump wants war, war and more war – even against Americans
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January 9, 2026 at 10:14 PM
The Way Boston Dynamics’ New Robot Moves Is Skin-Crawlingly Unnatural - Futurism
January 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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On this anniversary of Trump‘s attempted coup against our democracy on January 6, 2021, Paul Krugman offers a clear eyed Clary and call: our nation is on the March toward fascism.
Day of Infamy
Unfortunately, this isn’t a bad dream
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January 6, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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This fact has never been more obvious than it is today.
Human psychology (@humanpsychology10)
"No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot" ~ Mark Twain
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January 4, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Here's my 2025 year-end summary on Substack, including lists of my favorite books, movies, TV series, and podcasts -- plus my nomination for Trump's official theme song. Enjoy.
Happy New Year! And a 2025 Year-End Review
Oy! Glad we got through 2025 without being sent to CECOT.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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My latest post on Substack. The Matt Woods Band and the Chris Avey Band lit up the music venue on a frigid night in our capital city. It was a “magical night” according to on fan!
Hot Blues-Rock on a Frigid Night
According to one fan "It was a magic night!"
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December 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Here’s a classic Steve Martin act and song that should make you all smile. 😊 Great way to start the weekend! (Turn your phone sideways to get a full view.)
Uncle Noggie (@unclenoggie)
Peace out, Stackers ✌🏻
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December 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Paul Krugman is spot on, as usual. Please read this…
Why Trump’s Viciousness Matters
He wants to destroy our values, not just our democracy
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December 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The White House Is a Lost Cause www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/o...

Give Jamelle Bouie a Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing for this excellent essay, which combines thoughtful reporting and very insightful analysis of the Constitution.
Opinion | The White House Is a Lost Cause
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December 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Todd Dorman pierces the veil of conservative rhetoric about the new Center for (Pseudo-) Intellectual Freedom.
Iowa’s Center for Intellectual Freedom is a political sham
It's inaugural event should have been called the "Own the Libs Festival"
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December 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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One of many inspiring stories posted by Jamal X. I strongly recommend subscribing to his Substack posts.
Jamal X (@monty905410)
Source: Little Known Black History Facts On a hot summer day in 1966, James Meredith set out on a lonely stretch of highway with a bold message: fear would no longer rule Black Americans’ right to vo...
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December 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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This is one of the “wars” Trump claims he ended….
Cambodia shuts border crossings with Thailand as fighting continues
It comes despite US President Donald Trump saying both sides had agreed to a ceasefire deal.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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This is fantastic! Instead of tearing down the East Wing of the White House, Trump could just bring in a pop-up ballroom like this.
Adrian Macovei (@adrianmacovei)
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December 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Brilliant insights by Paul Krugman, comparing social media to addictive drugs— especially for kids — and how Musk and Zuckerberg use their billions $ to prevent regulation of social media in the U.S.
America Has Become a Digital Narco-State
Social media giants have bought our government, and are trying to bully Europe
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December 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Another very insightful essay by Paul Krugman. He’s such a smart guy. Everyone should subscribe so you never miss one.
Is This The End of the Free World?
Trump wants to MAGAfy Europe, too
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December 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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It’s wonderful to know that one of our great allies, Germany, recognizes the extraordinary contributions Joe Biden has made toward fostering good and productive relations with our European allies.
Elizabeth R. (@alluringnyc)
BIDEN GETS REAL AWARDS President Biden has been awarded Germany's highest honor, the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit at a ceremony in Berlin
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December 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Mother Mary Bernadette (@catcolor31)
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December 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Science journal retracts study on safety of Monsanto’s Roundup: ‘serious ethical concerns’ - The Guardian

Extremely important development! Especially for rural states where Round-up is used on a massive scale.
December 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Governor Walz shows the kind of heart and moral clarity that our country desperately needs to counter the ugliness, hatred, and racism fomented by Trump and his lackeys.
Democratic Wins Media (@demwinsmedia)
BREAKING: Governor Tim Walz just slammed Donald Trump for his racist comments towards Somali immigrants in America. This is real leadership.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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My latest post on Substack.
Heath Alan - One of Iowa's Finest Musicians
He is a very bright star in the wonderful live music firmament in Iowa.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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We might all live forever after protesting Trump’s fascist regime for four years….
Turns out fighting fascism helps you live longer
Retirees are mobilizing to defend democracy—and the benefits literally show up in their DNA.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM