Mike Thompson
@mmlthomp.bsky.social
Newspaper editor, diehard Mets fan, TV aficionado (sounds fancy, doesn’t it?). Hopefully this place stays free from Trump’s control.
Was set for a long, contemplative post about the ups and downs of this first quarter century of the 21st century……..then realized the first quarter century would’ve ended Dec. 31 of LAST year. So, that was the end of that.
Still, happy new year, everyone.
Still, happy new year, everyone.
December 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Was set for a long, contemplative post about the ups and downs of this first quarter century of the 21st century……..then realized the first quarter century would’ve ended Dec. 31 of LAST year. So, that was the end of that.
Still, happy new year, everyone.
Still, happy new year, everyone.
I mean, did anyone seriously think the #EpsteinFiles would NOT be redacted to within an inch of their life? There will be no repercussions, as usual.
December 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I mean, did anyone seriously think the #EpsteinFiles would NOT be redacted to within an inch of their life? There will be no repercussions, as usual.
“In a vacuum, each decision can be explained with sound logic.”
You can make that argument about Nimmo, and *maybe* even Alonso. But as this column notes, Diaz left because #Mets were dicking around over deferred money. Despite having the richest owner in the game. There’s no explaining this.
You can make that argument about Nimmo, and *maybe* even Alonso. But as this column notes, Diaz left because #Mets were dicking around over deferred money. Despite having the richest owner in the game. There’s no explaining this.
No more Nimmo, Timmy Trumpet and their all-time HR king: Remaking the Mets after historic collapse
David Stearns' vision for turning things around at Citi Field hasn't been a hit with fans so far. What's next?
www.espn.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
“In a vacuum, each decision can be explained with sound logic.”
You can make that argument about Nimmo, and *maybe* even Alonso. But as this column notes, Diaz left because #Mets were dicking around over deferred money. Despite having the richest owner in the game. There’s no explaining this.
You can make that argument about Nimmo, and *maybe* even Alonso. But as this column notes, Diaz left because #Mets were dicking around over deferred money. Despite having the richest owner in the game. There’s no explaining this.
Not sharing a screen shot, or clip, of what he said about Rob Reiner, but just know this: Trump is a repugnant, vile pile of garbage, and there frankly aren’t enough words in the English language to adequately convey how detestable he is.
December 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Not sharing a screen shot, or clip, of what he said about Rob Reiner, but just know this: Trump is a repugnant, vile pile of garbage, and there frankly aren’t enough words in the English language to adequately convey how detestable he is.
It’s somewhat comforting to know that, no matter how stupid the Mets are, you can always count on Trump & Co. to be even stupider.
December 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
It’s somewhat comforting to know that, no matter how stupid the Mets are, you can always count on Trump & Co. to be even stupider.
We want lower prices, Duffy. It’s not rocket surgery.
Duffy on what he's doing to improve the airport experience for travelers: "Maybe I want a workout area where people might get some blood flowing doing some pull ups or step ups in the airport."
December 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
We want lower prices, Duffy. It’s not rocket surgery.
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This is how the economy works now. You kiss the ass of the top guy, he throws you favors. There is no ideology here, it's just mafia rules, the oldest rules in the book.
random farmer to Trump on what his child said to him: "He said, 'Daddy, I don't want Santa Claus to come to our house for Christmas, I want President Trump.' I think you brought Christmas to farmers with this bridge payment."
December 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This is how the economy works now. You kiss the ass of the top guy, he throws you favors. There is no ideology here, it's just mafia rules, the oldest rules in the book.
You know, there were actually people who honestly believed SCOTUS wouldn’t devolve into an extension of Trump, willing and eager to do their master’s bidding. I remained cynical — and once again, cynicism wins.
Supreme Court likely to allow Trump FTC firing, expanding presidential power
In a landmark case, the Supreme Court will determine the future of independent government agencies such as the FTC and a president's power to remove leaders at will.
abcnews.go.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
You know, there were actually people who honestly believed SCOTUS wouldn’t devolve into an extension of Trump, willing and eager to do their master’s bidding. I remained cynical — and once again, cynicism wins.
Nothing says “economy doing great!” like beef being FIVE TIMES what it was last year.
Fox Business: "Remember, if you do want to do another protein like beef, the price is still up. It's about 5 times the price it was last year. So just keep that in mind. Turkey is probably your best bet. Just stick to the one."
November 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Nothing says “economy doing great!” like beef being FIVE TIMES what it was last year.
I mean, I think we all know of a pretty big name that’s going to be redacted through the whole thing. Rhymes with Schmonald Schmump.
Investigative reporter says "heavy" redactions possible in Epstein files release
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Investigative reporter says ‘heavy’ redactions possible in Epstein files release | CNN
Julie K. Brown joins The Lead.
tinyurl.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I mean, I think we all know of a pretty big name that’s going to be redacted through the whole thing. Rhymes with Schmonald Schmump.
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We seriously have Republicans talking about going back to the “good old days” of high-risk pools, which just meant that people with preexisting conditions like cancer couldn’t get health insurance.
Tom Emmer: "You're gonna have to create high risk pools again. Just go back where Minnesota was before the ACA."
November 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
We seriously have Republicans talking about going back to the “good old days” of high-risk pools, which just meant that people with preexisting conditions like cancer couldn’t get health insurance.
I still can’t believe the Dems caved against these people. They’re, like, demonstrably evil, and the public was finally starting to see the light.
Sean Duffy threatens "action" against air traffic controllers who didn't come to work during the shutdown: "I'm concerned about their patriotism."
November 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I still can’t believe the Dems caved against these people. They’re, like, demonstrably evil, and the public was finally starting to see the light.
He’s an evil person willing to starve his own supporters and it just infuriates me that Democrats let him off the hook.
The Trump administration on Monday said it still wants the Supreme Court to block lower court decisions requiring it to pay full food assistance benefits to about 42 million Americans who rely on the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.
Trump administration wants Supreme Court to intervene in SNAP fight again
The battle over funding for the nation’s largest anti-hunger program has left millions wondering how they will afford food.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
He’s an evil person willing to starve his own supporters and it just infuriates me that Democrats let him off the hook.
I’m guessing all the “leave politics out of it, let me watch sports!!!!” people are fine with this.
Fox gives Trump a platform during their NFL broadcast to peddle his absurd lies about "prices are coming way down", "we inherited a mess," and "our country has over $17 trillion being invested in it." Absolutely shameful for all involved.
November 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I’m guessing all the “leave politics out of it, let me watch sports!!!!” people are fine with this.
From an ABC News correspondent over on X. Well done, Democrats. Slow clap. “A promise of a vote.” Ridiculous.
November 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
From an ABC News correspondent over on X. Well done, Democrats. Slow clap. “A promise of a vote.” Ridiculous.
This is a really, really dumb move. Our baserunning was one of the high points of the season. How do you let contract negotiations break down with a freaking coach? It just makes us look embarrassingly cheap. This is a Wilpon move in the Cohen era. Not a good sign. #Mets
October 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This is a really, really dumb move. Our baserunning was one of the high points of the season. How do you let contract negotiations break down with a freaking coach? It just makes us look embarrassingly cheap. This is a Wilpon move in the Cohen era. Not a good sign. #Mets
Ireland was already incredibly tempting, and now, even more so
BREAKING: Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland’s next president after her rival conceded defeat in a presidential election Saturday.
Left-leaning independent Connolly set to be Ireland's next president after her rival concedes defeat
Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland's next president after her rival conceded defeat in Saturday's presidential election.
bit.ly
October 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Ireland was already incredibly tempting, and now, even more so
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BREAKING: Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland’s next president after her rival conceded defeat in a presidential election Saturday.
Left-leaning independent Connolly set to be Ireland's next president after her rival concedes defeat
Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland's next president after her rival conceded defeat in Saturday's presidential election.
bit.ly
October 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
BREAKING: Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland’s next president after her rival conceded defeat in a presidential election Saturday.
President Baby got big mad and had a tantrum, and now the grown-ups are trying to settle him down.
Ontario to pause Reagan tariffs ad after Trump terminated Canada trade talks
Ontario to pause Reagan tariffs ad after Trump terminated Canada trade talks
cnb.cx
October 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
President Baby got big mad and had a tantrum, and now the grown-ups are trying to settle him down.
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There's just no way to exaggerate how cooked your brain has to be to think like this. Trump is an unprecedented, law-breaking, norm-breaking, increasingly demented maniac who is destroying this country's basic institutions. Like, right now! As we speak!
But media elites find that boring.
But media elites find that boring.
It’s 2025, and Democrats Are Still Running Against Trump
www.nytimes.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
There's just no way to exaggerate how cooked your brain has to be to think like this. Trump is an unprecedented, law-breaking, norm-breaking, increasingly demented maniac who is destroying this country's basic institutions. Like, right now! As we speak!
But media elites find that boring.
But media elites find that boring.
I don’t blame Biden for preemptively pardoning basically his whole family. I really don’t. It was so obvious was this madman was going to do once he was back in power, and now he’s doing it.
(CNN) — New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted in federal court on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
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www.cnn.com/2025/10/09/p...
Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated Trump in court, indicted by Justice Department | CNN Politics
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted in federal court on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department continues to pursue charges against his political opponents, two source...
www.cnn.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I don’t blame Biden for preemptively pardoning basically his whole family. I really don’t. It was so obvious was this madman was going to do once he was back in power, and now he’s doing it.
Republicans control the House, Senate and presidency, yet somehow it’s the Democrats who “keep the government closed.”
Don’t let them lie to you, folks. Because it’s all they do.
Don’t let them lie to you, folks. Because it’s all they do.
Johnson: "Russ does this reluctantly. He takes no pleasure in this. Russ has to sit down and decide which policies, personnel, & programs are essential & which are not. That's not a fun task and he's not enjoying that responsibility...if they keep the govt closed, it's gonna get more & more painful"
October 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Republicans control the House, Senate and presidency, yet somehow it’s the Democrats who “keep the government closed.”
Don’t let them lie to you, folks. Because it’s all they do.
Don’t let them lie to you, folks. Because it’s all they do.