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Listening to @sluggodoug.bsky.social in Memphis, where it’s currently 16 but feels like 4. 🥶 Looking at inches of sleet, with a dusting of snow, frozen over. Fortunately, no freezing rain here!
How about playing some Pixies for the picture? 🎶 #please #thankyou
How about playing some Pixies for the picture? 🎶 #please #thankyou
January 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Listening to @sluggodoug.bsky.social in Memphis, where it’s currently 16 but feels like 4. 🥶 Looking at inches of sleet, with a dusting of snow, frozen over. Fortunately, no freezing rain here!
How about playing some Pixies for the picture? 🎶 #please #thankyou
How about playing some Pixies for the picture? 🎶 #please #thankyou
As I watch the Australian Open, I wonder how long before our USA players have a blank flag beside their names, like Russian players. Hopefully, it never comes to this. However, we’re clearly not seen as the great (not perfect) nation we were.
Looking ahead, some leaders are now talking about a world in which the US not only surrenders its leadership position in the free world, but also becomes a potential threat along with global rivals like Russia and China.
The week Europe fought back
The Greenland crisis appears to be ending, but the trans-Atlantic relationship may never be the same.
www.vox.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
As I watch the Australian Open, I wonder how long before our USA players have a blank flag beside their names, like Russian players. Hopefully, it never comes to this. However, we’re clearly not seen as the great (not perfect) nation we were.
Bari Weiss wants to run 60 Minutes into the ground, so threatening never to watch again does little. She’s a thorn in the side to journalism & truth. If CBS cares anything about the American people & the country it serves & makes money off of, it will seek truth & run Sharyn Alfonsi’s story.
CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss pulled a 60 Minutes segment on allegations of abuses at an El Salvador detention center where the Trump administration sent hundreds of Venezuelan migrants. n.pr/4pagOTD
CBS News chief Bari Weiss pulls '60 Minutes' story, sparking outcry
CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss pulled a 60 Minutes segment on allegations of abuses at an El Salvador detention center where the Trump administration sent hundreds of Venezuelan migrants.
n.pr
December 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Bari Weiss wants to run 60 Minutes into the ground, so threatening never to watch again does little. She’s a thorn in the side to journalism & truth. If CBS cares anything about the American people & the country it serves & makes money off of, it will seek truth & run Sharyn Alfonsi’s story.
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
And currently, hours away from this, the president is grandstanding, bragging on himself, attacking other US citizens (the press, Democrats, former presidents) in front of our top military officials who have been ordered from around the world to attend this in-person show. #SaveOurCountry
A government shutdown occurs when Congress cannot reach a deal to continue federal funding by the time current funding lapses. One would begin after midnight Wednesday if Democrats and Republicans cannot come to an agreement. Here's what to know.
Here’s How a Government Shutdown Works
Federal funding will lapse this week if Congress does not act. Areas across the government will be affected.
nyti.ms
September 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
And currently, hours away from this, the president is grandstanding, bragging on himself, attacking other US citizens (the press, Democrats, former presidents) in front of our top military officials who have been ordered from around the world to attend this in-person show. #SaveOurCountry
Discussing our election process w/ the leader of a nation KNOWN to hack & interfere = STUPID. The Kremlin is having a laugh fest. #SaveOurCountry
“Mr. Trump’s latest comments came after he said that President Putin of Russia had discussed the issue during their summit on Friday in Alaska.”
“Mr. Trump’s latest comments came after he said that President Putin of Russia had discussed the issue during their summit on Friday in Alaska.”
Breaking News: President Trump said he would lead a movement to eliminate mail-in ballots and that he wanted to get rid of voting machines. Trump has long opposed mail-in voting, though Republicans made electoral gains in 2024 by embracing the practice. nyti.ms/3Jk0D6W
President Trump Says He’ll ‘Lead a Movement’ to Eliminate Mail-In Ballots: Live Updates
nyti.ms
August 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Discussing our election process w/ the leader of a nation KNOWN to hack & interfere = STUPID. The Kremlin is having a laugh fest. #SaveOurCountry
“Mr. Trump’s latest comments came after he said that President Putin of Russia had discussed the issue during their summit on Friday in Alaska.”
“Mr. Trump’s latest comments came after he said that President Putin of Russia had discussed the issue during their summit on Friday in Alaska.”
Need some national news attention on what’s going on in west Tennessee - about 45 minutes from Memphis. Mason, TN needs more eyes on it, especially after last night’s meeting!
@msnbc.com
@maddowblog.msnbc.com
@msnbc.com
@maddowblog.msnbc.com
August 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Need some national news attention on what’s going on in west Tennessee - about 45 minutes from Memphis. Mason, TN needs more eyes on it, especially after last night’s meeting!
@msnbc.com
@maddowblog.msnbc.com
@msnbc.com
@maddowblog.msnbc.com
Straight up religious intimidation. Said-Christians targeting other Christians (UMC & Catholics) because they don’t believe their way, never mind God’s way.
“U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green, R-Tennessee …”
#SaveOurCountry
“U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green, R-Tennessee …”
#SaveOurCountry
United Methodist ministries named in House probe | UMNews.org
The United Methodist Council of Bishops and other ministries are among 215 charities that received a U.S. congressional committee’s letter about their work with immigrants.
www.umnews.org
June 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Straight up religious intimidation. Said-Christians targeting other Christians (UMC & Catholics) because they don’t believe their way, never mind God’s way.
“U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green, R-Tennessee …”
#SaveOurCountry
“U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green, R-Tennessee …”
#SaveOurCountry
May 3 is World Press Freedom Day.
May 2 is the day I started listing to this new download by R.E.M.
March 14 is the day the current administration shut down the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is still publishing.
May 2 is the day I started listing to this new download by R.E.M.
March 14 is the day the current administration shut down the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is still publishing.
Worlds collide: R.E.M. rereleases 'Radio Free Europe' single to benefit the threatened news service
The rock band R.E.M. is putting out a special pressing of its first single, “Radio Free Europe,” to benefit the real Radio Free Europe.
apnews.com
May 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
May 3 is World Press Freedom Day.
May 2 is the day I started listing to this new download by R.E.M.
March 14 is the day the current administration shut down the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is still publishing.
May 2 is the day I started listing to this new download by R.E.M.
March 14 is the day the current administration shut down the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is still publishing.
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Bless his heart & thanks for the comic relief.
Bless his heart & thanks for the comic relief.
The Fyre Festival brand is up for sale, its promoter announces, a week after organizers postponed Fyre Festival 2 with no new date set.
Fyre sale: After Fyre Festival 2 is postponed, promoter announces brand is up for grabs
Billy McFarland said he was selling the brand because it has become “bigger than any one person and bigger than what I’m able to lead on my own.”
nbcnews.to
April 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Bless his heart & thanks for the comic relief.
Bless his heart & thanks for the comic relief.
If THIS doesn’t make you question our current government, you need to WAKE UP.
#SaveOurCountry
“European nations are equating digital risk at U.S. borders with high-surveillance countries, recommending precautions once reserved for adversarial states.”
#SaveOurCountry
“European nations are equating digital risk at U.S. borders with high-surveillance countries, recommending precautions once reserved for adversarial states.”
France, Denmark, Germany, and Ireland Join Canada in Urging Travelers to Use Burner Phones at US Borders Amid Digital Surveillance and Detention Fears: New Update You Need to Know - Travel And Tour Wo...
In a major escalation of international travel precautions, France, Denmark, Germany, and Ireland have joined Canada in advising their citizens to use burner phones when entering the United States, cit...
www.travelandtourworld.com
April 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
If THIS doesn’t make you question our current government, you need to WAKE UP.
#SaveOurCountry
“European nations are equating digital risk at U.S. borders with high-surveillance countries, recommending precautions once reserved for adversarial states.”
#SaveOurCountry
“European nations are equating digital risk at U.S. borders with high-surveillance countries, recommending precautions once reserved for adversarial states.”
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Silence Dogood has some more messages to deliver. Tonight their canvas was the Old North Church.
Silence Dogood has some more messages to deliver. Tonight their canvas was the Old North Church.
Old North projections
Silence Dogood had some messages to project onto the Old North Church tonight.A small crowd gathered as the images cycled. Asked whether the projectors were part of the official 250 celebration or som...
northend.page
April 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“Other media customers, particularly local news organizations that have no presence in Washington, rely on the wires for up-to-date reporting, video & audio.
Financial markets are also dependent on the wire services’ real-time reports of statements the president makes.”
#SaveOurCountry
Financial markets are also dependent on the wire services’ real-time reports of statements the president makes.”
#SaveOurCountry
Wire services including Reuters and Bloomberg News will no longer hold a permanent slot in the small pool of reporters who cover Trump, the White House said, as it moves to exert greater control over who gets to ask him questions and report in real time reut.rs/3EcEFAK
In latest media crackdown, White House limits newswire access to Trump
Wire services including Reuters will no longer hold a permanent slot in the reporter pool.
reut.rs
April 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
“Other media customers, particularly local news organizations that have no presence in Washington, rely on the wires for up-to-date reporting, video & audio.
Financial markets are also dependent on the wire services’ real-time reports of statements the president makes.”
#SaveOurCountry
Financial markets are also dependent on the wire services’ real-time reports of statements the president makes.”
#SaveOurCountry
Among all the terrible, no-good news going on yesterday, I missed this about another court order ignored by T & his White House.
#SaveOurCountry
#SaveOurCountry
Despite a court order, White House bars AP from Oval Office event
The Trump administration has turned a reporter and photographer from The Associated Press away from covering an Oval Office news conference involving President Donald Trump and El Salvador President N...
apnews.com
April 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Among all the terrible, no-good news going on yesterday, I missed this about another court order ignored by T & his White House.
#SaveOurCountry
#SaveOurCountry
“Sotomayor recently warned, if the administration can take noncitizens off the streets, render them to prison in another country, & then claim it is helpless to correct the error because the person is out of reach of U.S. jurisdiction, it could do the same thing to citizens”
April 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
“Sotomayor recently warned, if the administration can take noncitizens off the streets, render them to prison in another country, & then claim it is helpless to correct the error because the person is out of reach of U.S. jurisdiction, it could do the same thing to citizens”
I want to see the list of the 75 countries & know when & how they made contact with the White House. There should be call logs.
April 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I want to see the list of the 75 countries & know when & how they made contact with the White House. There should be call logs.
Beware of the smoke and mirrors show that’s going on. Nothing to see here; keep your eyes on the markets. 🙄
#SaveOurCountry
#SaveOurCountry
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court for an emergency order to oust board members who oversee independent agencies, as a constitutional fight about presidential power plays out.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to oust board members fired by president while case goes on
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to oust board members who oversee independent agencies.
bit.ly
April 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Beware of the smoke and mirrors show that’s going on. Nothing to see here; keep your eyes on the markets. 🙄
#SaveOurCountry
#SaveOurCountry
I vote that it falls under “Market manipulation.” We may have just witnessed the most outrageous insider-trading move of all time.
#SaveOurCountry
#SaveOurCountry
Rep. Steven Horsford to Greer: "So the trade representative hasn't spoken to the POTUS about a global reordering of trade, but yet he announced it on a tweet? WTF! Who is in charge? It looks like your boss just pulled the rug out from under you. There is no strategy ... is this market manipulation?"
April 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I vote that it falls under “Market manipulation.” We may have just witnessed the most outrageous insider-trading move of all time.
#SaveOurCountry
#SaveOurCountry
Freedom of the press is of the utmost importance these days, locally and abroad. This story is also full of what could happen here.
#SaveOurCountry
#SaveOurCountry
In a Strongman State, a Trump Order Extinguishes Flickers of Freedom
Cambodia’s authoritarian dynasty had silenced almost all of the country’s independent media. The remaining few are facing extinction because of an executive directive from President Trump.
www.nytimes.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Freedom of the press is of the utmost importance these days, locally and abroad. This story is also full of what could happen here.
#SaveOurCountry
#SaveOurCountry
Foxtrot Delta Tango ;)
April 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
April 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker
YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker
youtube.com
April 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Way to go Substack! 👊🏼🇺🇸🔥 Freedom of Speech, the First Amendment, the Constitution must be protected.
#SaveOurCountry
#SaveOurCountry
Substack says it’ll legally defend writers ‘targeted by the government’
Substack says it’ll legally defend writers ‘targeted by the government’
Substack cites recent attacks on free speech.
buff.ly
April 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Way to go Substack! 👊🏼🇺🇸🔥 Freedom of Speech, the First Amendment, the Constitution must be protected.
#SaveOurCountry
#SaveOurCountry
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“Stupid fucking judge made me put this on my iPhone,” said the head of the nation’s largest government agency
theonion.com/pete-he...
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Pete Hegseth Blows Into Breathalyzer To Unlock Phone
WASHINGTON—Grumbling to himself as he repeatedly dropped the device, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was reportedly blowing into a Breathalyzer Thursday in an attempt to unlock his phone. “Stupid fucking judge made me put this on my iPhone,” said the head of the nation’s largest government agency, snapping his fingers to get the attention […]
theonion.com
March 27, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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