@northofboston.bsky.social
Swamp Yankee! Skeptic. Cynic. Stoic. Ancient. Dangerous.
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The President cannot commandeer any local law enforcement.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
August 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The President cannot commandeer any local law enforcement.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
President Trump “has shown himself unwilling to confront China on TikTok for selfish reasons. Congress should step up,” the editorial board writes.
President Trump “has shown himself unwilling to confront China on TikTok for selfish reasons. Congress should step up,” the editorial board writes.
Opinion | Trump Is Letting TikTok (and China) Win
Trump’s disregard for federal law is a gift to the world’s most powerful authoritarian government.
nyti.ms
August 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
President Trump “has shown himself unwilling to confront China on TikTok for selfish reasons. Congress should step up,” the editorial board writes.
President Trump “has shown himself unwilling to confront China on TikTok for selfish reasons. Congress should step up,” the editorial board writes.
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WAPO: “.. Americans are likely to face large markups on ..”
* clothing: 37%
* shoes/bags: 39%
* food: 3%
* produce: 7%
* cars: 12%
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
* clothing: 37%
* shoes/bags: 39%
* food: 3%
* produce: 7%
* cars: 12%
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
August 8, 2025 at 8:07 PM
WAPO: “.. Americans are likely to face large markups on ..”
* clothing: 37%
* shoes/bags: 39%
* food: 3%
* produce: 7%
* cars: 12%
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
* clothing: 37%
* shoes/bags: 39%
* food: 3%
* produce: 7%
* cars: 12%
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for at least a week rose to the highest level since late 2021, according to Labor Department data.
Nearly 2 million Americans on unemployment, highest since pandemic era
Continuing unemployment claims jumped to 1.97 million in late July, according to a Labor Department report, highlighting a weakening labor market.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for at least a week rose to the highest level since late 2021, according to Labor Department data.
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This is how a swan lands on the water.
July 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This is how a swan lands on the water.
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If you don't already, watch Colbert. He is a man with no more f*cks left to give. And it's glorious.
Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September
Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September
July 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
If you don't already, watch Colbert. He is a man with no more f*cks left to give. And it's glorious.
Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September
Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September
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back from vacation (a week ago) and about to make it everyone’s problem
July 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
back from vacation (a week ago) and about to make it everyone’s problem
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If my taxes don’t pave my roads or fix my bridges or keep my schools open 5 days a week or pay local teachers a living wage or help keep my hospital open or help my neighbor’s kid eat lunch or fund public television or my healthcare…
Why the f’ck should I pay taxes?
Why the f’ck should I pay taxes?
July 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
If my taxes don’t pave my roads or fix my bridges or keep my schools open 5 days a week or pay local teachers a living wage or help keep my hospital open or help my neighbor’s kid eat lunch or fund public television or my healthcare…
Why the f’ck should I pay taxes?
Why the f’ck should I pay taxes?
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"If this can happen to Colbert and a storied franchise, this can happen to anyone": www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Colbert's cancellation is a dark warning
CBS's decision marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large.
www.motherjones.com
July 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
"If this can happen to Colbert and a storied franchise, this can happen to anyone": www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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The next time some guy tells you he's 'a self-made man' ask him how he managed to fertilize his own egg.
July 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The next time some guy tells you he's 'a self-made man' ask him how he managed to fertilize his own egg.
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When you take a vacation while your constituents are drowning that’s called a Ted Cruise.
July 7, 2025 at 12:16 PM
When you take a vacation while your constituents are drowning that’s called a Ted Cruise.
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Paramount has joined Disney in paying bribes to Donald Trump, the Washington Post killed its Harris endorsement, Fox News functions as Republican state media, and the X algorithm amplifies fascist content. Here's why the media has a liberal bias problem.
July 2, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Paramount has joined Disney in paying bribes to Donald Trump, the Washington Post killed its Harris endorsement, Fox News functions as Republican state media, and the X algorithm amplifies fascist content. Here's why the media has a liberal bias problem.
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The swiftly evolving situation in the Los Angeles area over protests surrounding immigration enforcement actions has also cued up a public spat between President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom. A look at back-and-forth between Trump and Newsom in their own words.
In their own words: Trump, Newsom trade insults and barbs over National Guard in Los Angeles
Protests surrounding immigration enforcement actions in the Los Angeles area and the Trump administration's response to them have cued up a public spat between President Donald Trump and Gov.
bit.ly
June 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The swiftly evolving situation in the Los Angeles area over protests surrounding immigration enforcement actions has also cued up a public spat between President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom. A look at back-and-forth between Trump and Newsom in their own words.
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The back-and-forth between President Trump and Elon Musk — his megadonor, former “first buddy” and surrogate-turned-special-government-employee — marked a very public breakup of a former center of power for the second Trump administration.
Trump-Musk feud explodes as Trump floats cutting the billionaire’s government contracts | CNN Politics
One of the most powerful alliances in American politics appears to be over – for now.
cnn.it
June 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The back-and-forth between President Trump and Elon Musk — his megadonor, former “first buddy” and surrogate-turned-special-government-employee — marked a very public breakup of a former center of power for the second Trump administration.
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WOW! 🤯
Congrats to @katiephang.bsky.social on surpassing 100,000 YouTube subscribers in just 24 hours.
Follow her channel now and let’s keep the momentum going: YouTube.com/@katiephangnews
Congrats to @katiephang.bsky.social on surpassing 100,000 YouTube subscribers in just 24 hours.
Follow her channel now and let’s keep the momentum going: YouTube.com/@katiephangnews
May 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
WOW! 🤯
Congrats to @katiephang.bsky.social on surpassing 100,000 YouTube subscribers in just 24 hours.
Follow her channel now and let’s keep the momentum going: YouTube.com/@katiephangnews
Congrats to @katiephang.bsky.social on surpassing 100,000 YouTube subscribers in just 24 hours.
Follow her channel now and let’s keep the momentum going: YouTube.com/@katiephangnews
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The Greeks and The Roman Republic understood public corruption well. Their warnings still ring true today:
“Thieves of private property pass their lives in chains; thieves of public property in riches and luxury.” (Cato the Elder)
@dancarlin.bsky.social
@repsuhas.bsky.social
@kaine.senate.gov
“Thieves of private property pass their lives in chains; thieves of public property in riches and luxury.” (Cato the Elder)
@dancarlin.bsky.social
@repsuhas.bsky.social
@kaine.senate.gov
May 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The Greeks and The Roman Republic understood public corruption well. Their warnings still ring true today:
“Thieves of private property pass their lives in chains; thieves of public property in riches and luxury.” (Cato the Elder)
@dancarlin.bsky.social
@repsuhas.bsky.social
@kaine.senate.gov
“Thieves of private property pass their lives in chains; thieves of public property in riches and luxury.” (Cato the Elder)
@dancarlin.bsky.social
@repsuhas.bsky.social
@kaine.senate.gov
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On this date in 1688 was born legendary poet and satirist Alexander Pope whose witticisms and insights are now established maxims. "To err is human; to bust balls, moreso," "Fools rush in where angels say fuck it, no," and "A little learning is a dangerous thing for morons" are all born of his pen.
May 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
On this date in 1688 was born legendary poet and satirist Alexander Pope whose witticisms and insights are now established maxims. "To err is human; to bust balls, moreso," "Fools rush in where angels say fuck it, no," and "A little learning is a dangerous thing for morons" are all born of his pen.