@tedsmall.bsky.social
Former political consultant, lawyer seeking a better way, underling to several dogs and cats, aspiring furniture maker, enjoy fly fishing, UF and UMaine alum.
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In this Ohio diner, premium still means the only fuel you should use if you care about your F-150. But they do know this: the rising cost of healthcare can be offset by investing in Trump crypto.
December 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
In this Ohio diner, premium still means the only fuel you should use if you care about your F-150. But they do know this: the rising cost of healthcare can be offset by investing in Trump crypto.
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Whether it’s Pete Buttigieg learning to speak eight languages or Donald Trump successfully identifying a giraffe, there’s plenty of intellectual accomplishments on both sides of the aisle.
December 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Whether it’s Pete Buttigieg learning to speak eight languages or Donald Trump successfully identifying a giraffe, there’s plenty of intellectual accomplishments on both sides of the aisle.
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"If we’re keeping track, we’ve got the mockumentary, the coming-of-age film, the childhood fantasy film, and the romcom… so why not toss in a horror film, as well?" He was a true great:
Rob Reiner, 1947–2025
One of the best and most versatile directors of his era.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"If we’re keeping track, we’ve got the mockumentary, the coming-of-age film, the childhood fantasy film, and the romcom… so why not toss in a horror film, as well?" He was a true great:
Turn it up to 11 today.
December 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Turn it up to 11 today.
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Tis the season where I share my reflections from a few years back on the best and worst Christmas specials:
www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...
www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...
The Most Beloved Christmas Specials Are (Almost) All Terrible
Here are the only two worth watching.
www.theatlantic.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Tis the season where I share my reflections from a few years back on the best and worst Christmas specials:
www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...
www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...
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The Signalgate report showed that Hegseth risked American lives. Instead of taking responsibility, his sniveling responses were the worst kind of bureaucratic ass-covering.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Pete Hegseth’s Weak Excuses
His evasive responses to Signalgate are shameful nonsense.
www.theatlantic.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The Signalgate report showed that Hegseth risked American lives. Instead of taking responsibility, his sniveling responses were the worst kind of bureaucratic ass-covering.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
It's time to ban the word "rig" and variations thereof. I blame Bernie for this. He should stick to yelling at kids on his lawn.
November 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
It's time to ban the word "rig" and variations thereof. I blame Bernie for this. He should stick to yelling at kids on his lawn.
If you're on the side of wanting this information out, learn how to combat both-sideism. There was anninvestigation under Biden. Files could not be released. It was closed under Trump, until it was re-opened in an act of vengeance and attempt to keep the files out of the public eye.
Seems kinda huge:
"Epstein survivors have confirmed with democrats in congress that they participated in a massive Biden-era investigation into Epstein's co-conspirators, but Trump and Pam Bondi closed it."
"Epstein survivors have confirmed with democrats in congress that they participated in a massive Biden-era investigation into Epstein's co-conspirators, but Trump and Pam Bondi closed it."
The latest episode of The Breakdown on @meidastouch.com is up! You can watch for free here: www.youtube.com/live/49HUqKI...
November 16, 2025 at 10:12 PM
If you're on the side of wanting this information out, learn how to combat both-sideism. There was anninvestigation under Biden. Files could not be released. It was closed under Trump, until it was re-opened in an act of vengeance and attempt to keep the files out of the public eye.
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Seems kinda huge:
"Epstein survivors have confirmed with democrats in congress that they participated in a massive Biden-era investigation into Epstein's co-conspirators, but Trump and Pam Bondi closed it."
"Epstein survivors have confirmed with democrats in congress that they participated in a massive Biden-era investigation into Epstein's co-conspirators, but Trump and Pam Bondi closed it."
The latest episode of The Breakdown on @meidastouch.com is up! You can watch for free here: www.youtube.com/live/49HUqKI...
LIVE: WOW! Trump PULLS PLUG on KEY INVESTIGATION Into THE FILES
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Seems kinda huge:
"Epstein survivors have confirmed with democrats in congress that they participated in a massive Biden-era investigation into Epstein's co-conspirators, but Trump and Pam Bondi closed it."
"Epstein survivors have confirmed with democrats in congress that they participated in a massive Biden-era investigation into Epstein's co-conspirators, but Trump and Pam Bondi closed it."
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In this Ohio diner, it was a tradition: waffles and eggs, big cup of Folgers, then fire up the old laptop to get email dating advice from a convicted sex trafficker. But now the woke mob is taking all of that away.
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
In this Ohio diner, it was a tradition: waffles and eggs, big cup of Folgers, then fire up the old laptop to get email dating advice from a convicted sex trafficker. But now the woke mob is taking all of that away.
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The administration’s attempt to erase the sacrifices & achievements of Black Americans throughout our nation’s history is outrageous & deeply offensive.
These heroes deserve our respect and gratitude.
The administration should restore these honors NOW.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/13/p...
These heroes deserve our respect and gratitude.
The administration should restore these honors NOW.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/13/p...
Display about Black soldiers in World War II removed from US military cemetery | CNN Politics
Decades ago, as some of the bloodiest fighting in World War II ramped up in Europe, 19-year-old 1st Lt. Jeffersons Wiggins, along with hundreds of other Black soldiers in, were tasked with burying the...
www.cnn.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The administration’s attempt to erase the sacrifices & achievements of Black Americans throughout our nation’s history is outrageous & deeply offensive.
These heroes deserve our respect and gratitude.
The administration should restore these honors NOW.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/13/p...
These heroes deserve our respect and gratitude.
The administration should restore these honors NOW.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/13/p...
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This is outrageous. Trump is using the US treasury as a personal piggybank for himself and his buddies.
newrepublic.com/post/203226/...
newrepublic.com/post/203226/...
Justice Department Prepares to Pay Trump Ally Michael Flynn Millions
The DOJ wants to give Michael Flynn a hefty settlement, even though he once pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.
newrepublic.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:23 AM
This is outrageous. Trump is using the US treasury as a personal piggybank for himself and his buddies.
newrepublic.com/post/203226/...
newrepublic.com/post/203226/...
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My kids have measles and my SNAP benefits were cut. But at least those cashiers at Walmart aren’t writing “they/them” on their name tags anymore.
November 8, 2025 at 2:53 AM
My kids have measles and my SNAP benefits were cut. But at least those cashiers at Walmart aren’t writing “they/them” on their name tags anymore.
I believe one of the founding principles of our country was "taxation without representation." Well, I know that terms was used in one way or another. I assume what Trump said is completely consistent with the concept.
Trump: "What the Democrats will do is make Puerto Rico a state, make DC a state, they're gonna pack the Court. They're gonna end up with more electoral votes. They're gonna end up with 4 senators. And they're gonna do this 100%."
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I believe one of the founding principles of our country was "taxation without representation." Well, I know that terms was used in one way or another. I assume what Trump said is completely consistent with the concept.
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Just left the latest hearing in Jim Comey's criminal case. It did not go well for DOJ
The magistrate judge scolded them for an "indict first, investigate second" posture and ordered them to turn over reams of material — including all grand jury info — to Comey's team
Details TK
The magistrate judge scolded them for an "indict first, investigate second" posture and ordered them to turn over reams of material — including all grand jury info — to Comey's team
Details TK
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Just left the latest hearing in Jim Comey's criminal case. It did not go well for DOJ
The magistrate judge scolded them for an "indict first, investigate second" posture and ordered them to turn over reams of material — including all grand jury info — to Comey's team
Details TK
The magistrate judge scolded them for an "indict first, investigate second" posture and ordered them to turn over reams of material — including all grand jury info — to Comey's team
Details TK
Every politician should be banned from prefacing their statements with "let me be clear." If you're clear, you don't need to tell people you're going to be clear. Get to the point.
Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Every politician should be banned from prefacing their statements with "let me be clear." If you're clear, you don't need to tell people you're going to be clear. Get to the point.
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If I was a GOP strategist, I’d be pretty worried about diluting my safe +15 districts into a bunch of +5 gerrymandered districts after tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM
If I was a GOP strategist, I’d be pretty worried about diluting my safe +15 districts into a bunch of +5 gerrymandered districts after tonight.
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Democrats are on track to win 64 of Virginia's 100 House seats.
That'd be THIRTEEN flips; the chamber is 51/49 right now.
That'd be THIRTEEN flips; the chamber is 51/49 right now.
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Democrats are on track to win 64 of Virginia's 100 House seats.
That'd be THIRTEEN flips; the chamber is 51/49 right now.
That'd be THIRTEEN flips; the chamber is 51/49 right now.
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Looks like “Lameduckmas” came early this year!
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Looks like “Lameduckmas” came early this year!
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JFC, Kentuckians were calling election officials asking why polls were closed today. You can’t vote for the Mayor of NYC from a Cracker Barrel parking lot in Louisville. Put the “I voted” sticker down. Your election is next year. Finish your biscuits.
November 5, 2025 at 4:55 AM
JFC, Kentuckians were calling election officials asking why polls were closed today. You can’t vote for the Mayor of NYC from a Cracker Barrel parking lot in Louisville. Put the “I voted” sticker down. Your election is next year. Finish your biscuits.
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Forgive the Revolutionary War symbolism.
Today, NJ & VA were at a pivotal moment — just like during 2 defining periods of the Revolution. This time, two strong women stood against the pull of authoritarianism.
NJ & VA became beacons of victory & democratic strength for a nation needing it.
Today, NJ & VA were at a pivotal moment — just like during 2 defining periods of the Revolution. This time, two strong women stood against the pull of authoritarianism.
NJ & VA became beacons of victory & democratic strength for a nation needing it.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Forgive the Revolutionary War symbolism.
Today, NJ & VA were at a pivotal moment — just like during 2 defining periods of the Revolution. This time, two strong women stood against the pull of authoritarianism.
NJ & VA became beacons of victory & democratic strength for a nation needing it.
Today, NJ & VA were at a pivotal moment — just like during 2 defining periods of the Revolution. This time, two strong women stood against the pull of authoritarianism.
NJ & VA became beacons of victory & democratic strength for a nation needing it.
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Two moderate national security Democrats have just rolled over their opponents in two big states.
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Two moderate national security Democrats have just rolled over their opponents in two big states.
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Traditional American politics is premised on the notion that sometimes you lose and sometimes you win and you have to deal with that.
But Trumpism is premised on the notion that any result where you don’t win is illegitimate, unlawful, fraud, criminal.
You can’t negotiate with people like that.
But Trumpism is premised on the notion that any result where you don’t win is illegitimate, unlawful, fraud, criminal.
You can’t negotiate with people like that.
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Traditional American politics is premised on the notion that sometimes you lose and sometimes you win and you have to deal with that.
But Trumpism is premised on the notion that any result where you don’t win is illegitimate, unlawful, fraud, criminal.
You can’t negotiate with people like that.
But Trumpism is premised on the notion that any result where you don’t win is illegitimate, unlawful, fraud, criminal.
You can’t negotiate with people like that.
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The Great Gatsby was better when it was fiction.
November 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Great Gatsby was better when it was fiction.