John Tully
@johndaytully.bsky.social
Historian of American Foreign Relations. Democracy, justice, compassion. All views personal.
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Sean Duffy says he now has veto power over appropriations passed by Congress and signed into law. He is the dictator over infrastructure funds. If you do something he doesn’t like, you lose the funds passed by Congress. bsky.app/profile/atru...
Sean Duffy on blue states: "What I can do is I can pull their money. That's the leverage I do have ... I guarantee you that the federal taxpayer is not going to fund their roads and bridges and their systems when they are putting illegals on the roads."
December 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Sean Duffy says he now has veto power over appropriations passed by Congress and signed into law. He is the dictator over infrastructure funds. If you do something he doesn’t like, you lose the funds passed by Congress. bsky.app/profile/atru...
From a WSJ daily email on a story about the poorest county in the US: "You’ll meet the grandson of coal miners teaching locals recovering from opioid addiction how to farm, and a pastor organizing bottled-water drives for neighbors whose tap water is undrinkable. . .
December 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
From a WSJ daily email on a story about the poorest county in the US: "You’ll meet the grandson of coal miners teaching locals recovering from opioid addiction how to farm, and a pastor organizing bottled-water drives for neighbors whose tap water is undrinkable. . .
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I just came out of the briefing with Sec. Rubio and Sec. Hegseth on the military strikes in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Here's what I learned.
Bottom line: there is no legal or national security justification for what they're doing. Not even close.
Bottom line: there is no legal or national security justification for what they're doing. Not even close.
December 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I just came out of the briefing with Sec. Rubio and Sec. Hegseth on the military strikes in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Here's what I learned.
Bottom line: there is no legal or national security justification for what they're doing. Not even close.
Bottom line: there is no legal or national security justification for what they're doing. Not even close.
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Trump Officials Celebrated With Cake After Slashing Aid. Then People Died of Cholera. www.propublica.org/article/usai...
Trump Officials Celebrated With Cake After Slashing Aid. Then People Died of Cholera.
Behind closed doors in Washington, top advisers made a series of decisions that had devastating repercussions for the poorest country on earth. We went to South Sudan and found people who died as a re...
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December 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Trump Officials Celebrated With Cake After Slashing Aid. Then People Died of Cholera. www.propublica.org/article/usai...
Central Connecticut State commencement soon. Congratulations to our soon-to-be new alumni!!
December 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Central Connecticut State commencement soon. Congratulations to our soon-to-be new alumni!!
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True Breaking News (Washington Post): VA to cut 35,000 health care jobs across nation like nurses & doctors. VA already strained.
Did our vets refuse to give back medals to melt into gold bars/coin/ballroom sconces for Trump?
Truly the worst vets’ Christmas present ever.
Did our vets refuse to give back medals to melt into gold bars/coin/ballroom sconces for Trump?
Truly the worst vets’ Christmas present ever.
December 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
True Breaking News (Washington Post): VA to cut 35,000 health care jobs across nation like nurses & doctors. VA already strained.
Did our vets refuse to give back medals to melt into gold bars/coin/ballroom sconces for Trump?
Truly the worst vets’ Christmas present ever.
Did our vets refuse to give back medals to melt into gold bars/coin/ballroom sconces for Trump?
Truly the worst vets’ Christmas present ever.
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My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
The world is on fire, but I plan to take the next three hours off. Go Bucks!
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ALT: an ohio state logo that is on a white background
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December 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The world is on fire, but I plan to take the next three hours off. Go Bucks!
December 4
1- I Want a Hippopotamus 🎶
1- Grandma Got Run Over 🎶
0- WHAM’s Last Christmas 🎶
👏
1- I Want a Hippopotamus 🎶
1- Grandma Got Run Over 🎶
0- WHAM’s Last Christmas 🎶
👏
December 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
December 4
1- I Want a Hippopotamus 🎶
1- Grandma Got Run Over 🎶
0- WHAM’s Last Christmas 🎶
👏
1- I Want a Hippopotamus 🎶
1- Grandma Got Run Over 🎶
0- WHAM’s Last Christmas 🎶
👏
Why are some people who are ok with these boat strikes not ok with the killing of survivors? Both attacks target people who pose no immediate threat. And both are immoral. If it is possible to take survivors into custody, it is possible to take all of them into custody.
December 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Why are some people who are ok with these boat strikes not ok with the killing of survivors? Both attacks target people who pose no immediate threat. And both are immoral. If it is possible to take survivors into custody, it is possible to take all of them into custody.
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RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
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The arc of the moral universe is rocking back and forth in the bathtub.
The arc of the moral universe is out of ideas.
The arc of the moral universe wants you to please wait. Your call is important to it.
The arc of the moral universe is out of ideas.
The arc of the moral universe wants you to please wait. Your call is important to it.
Updates on the Arc of the Moral Universe
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - - -The arc of the moral universe is feeling ...
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November 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The arc of the moral universe is rocking back and forth in the bathtub.
The arc of the moral universe is out of ideas.
The arc of the moral universe wants you to please wait. Your call is important to it.
The arc of the moral universe is out of ideas.
The arc of the moral universe wants you to please wait. Your call is important to it.
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This administration is filled with the absolute dumbest, meanest, cruelest pieces of shit.
And they're so *proud* to be dumb, mean, cruel pieces of shit too. They delight in it. They brag about it.
It's vice signaling as a way of life.
And they're so *proud* to be dumb, mean, cruel pieces of shit too. They delight in it. They brag about it.
It's vice signaling as a way of life.
December 2, 2025 at 1:35 AM
This administration is filled with the absolute dumbest, meanest, cruelest pieces of shit.
And they're so *proud* to be dumb, mean, cruel pieces of shit too. They delight in it. They brag about it.
It's vice signaling as a way of life.
And they're so *proud* to be dumb, mean, cruel pieces of shit too. They delight in it. They brag about it.
It's vice signaling as a way of life.
Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, Manet, Hopper, Wood, Picasso. Then Sir Paul McCartney. That’s a lot of greatness in one day.
November 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, Manet, Hopper, Wood, Picasso. Then Sir Paul McCartney. That’s a lot of greatness in one day.
This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence intelligence community professionals against American citizens. You all swore an oath to protect and defend this Constitution. Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders.
November 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence intelligence community professionals against American citizens. You all swore an oath to protect and defend this Constitution. Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders.
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Central Conn State MBB beat Rutgers last night. 🏀
Today, home football Saturday v Mercyhurst for the NEC Championship and a trip to FCS playoffs! 🏈
Today, home football Saturday v Mercyhurst for the NEC Championship and a trip to FCS playoffs! 🏈
November 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Central Conn State MBB beat Rutgers last night. 🏀
Today, home football Saturday v Mercyhurst for the NEC Championship and a trip to FCS playoffs! 🏈
Today, home football Saturday v Mercyhurst for the NEC Championship and a trip to FCS playoffs! 🏈
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
2:16 pm - I have mistimed my caffeine intake, so to prioritize tonight’s sleep, the folks in my late TEAMS meetings today will just have to deal with “Standing and Pacing John.”
November 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
2:16 pm - I have mistimed my caffeine intake, so to prioritize tonight’s sleep, the folks in my late TEAMS meetings today will just have to deal with “Standing and Pacing John.”
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If the president can just raise taxes and spend money without Congressional approval, the constitution is null and void.
BREAKING: Deputy White House Chief of Staff James Blair said the administration is eyeing ways to give millions of Americans $2,000 dividend checks from tariff revenue without congressional approval, per Bloomberg.
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 AM
If the president can just raise taxes and spend money without Congressional approval, the constitution is null and void.
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Look, I know we're all sick of hearing "if this had happened with any other president ..." but it's absolutely true and absolutely can't be forgotten.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
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Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
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November 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Look, I know we're all sick of hearing "if this had happened with any other president ..." but it's absolutely true and absolutely can't be forgotten.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
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Just the president of the United States rationalizing that a Washington Post reporter was basically asking to be murdered and cut to pieces with a bone saw because of his reporting.
As he sits next to the thug who ordered it.
As he sits next to the thug who ordered it.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Just the president of the United States rationalizing that a Washington Post reporter was basically asking to be murdered and cut to pieces with a bone saw because of his reporting.
As he sits next to the thug who ordered it.
As he sits next to the thug who ordered it.
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He was held civilly liable for sexual abuse and slandered his accuser. He’s been accused by roughly two dozen women of rape and sexual assault. He was best friends with a pedophile. He bragged about grabbing women by the pussy and said Ivanka had to beg him not date younger than her when she was 17.
Nancy Mace: "You can see in the Epstein emails that he's clearly targeting President Trump as retribution for him being a good man ... he's a good man who protects women. That's what real men do."
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
He was held civilly liable for sexual abuse and slandered his accuser. He’s been accused by roughly two dozen women of rape and sexual assault. He was best friends with a pedophile. He bragged about grabbing women by the pussy and said Ivanka had to beg him not date younger than her when she was 17.
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Trump doesn’t have to call on House Republican to vote to release the file.
Trump can order Bondi and Patel to release the files. Tomorrow.
The question is, has he already ordered Bondi and Patel to destroy some of the files after they went through them months ago.
Trump can order Bondi and Patel to release the files. Tomorrow.
The question is, has he already ordered Bondi and Patel to destroy some of the files after they went through them months ago.
Trump: "House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide."
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Trump doesn’t have to call on House Republican to vote to release the file.
Trump can order Bondi and Patel to release the files. Tomorrow.
The question is, has he already ordered Bondi and Patel to destroy some of the files after they went through them months ago.
Trump can order Bondi and Patel to release the files. Tomorrow.
The question is, has he already ordered Bondi and Patel to destroy some of the files after they went through them months ago.
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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!