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Dave McNaughton

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Roman Catholic. Chicagoan. Vincentian. Outcast. Hopeless Cubs and Bears fan.

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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
History says the 9/11 attacks began at 8:46 a.m.—but that's not how most, from NYC officeworkers to the President, experienced it. Instead, the "attack" begins at 9:03, when we saw the second plane strike. I wrote abt the fascinating 17 minutes in between: www.nationalgeographic.com/history/grap...
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The 17 Minutes That Changed America
The earliest moments of the September 11 attacks did not unfold the way we often remember. Here’s how those surreal 17 minutes changed America forever.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
This is Aggravated Battery. File a report, investigate, arrest, and prosecute. Cook County States Attorney needs to get this done.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Yes, and additional reminder: all tax revenue is our money, and all goods have a universal destination for the common good. We are stewards, and should use all goods for the benefit of all. Food, health care, housing, education, rule of law, transportation, peace, for all people and all nations.
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Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
NEW: Pope Leo XIV stood beside Cindy McCain — John McCain's widow — at the U.N. World Food Programme on Monday and told the world’s governments they feed wars faster than they feed hungry children. Within hours, MAGA influencers were comparing the first U.S.-born pope to Stalin and Mao.
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Why Did Pope Leo XIV’s Hunger Speech Set Off a MAGA Meltdown?
Because he said access to food is a human right — and a movement that abolished USAID heard an accusation. Cindy McCain’s agency was the backdrop.
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Ambassador Ken Fairfax (ret) @portlandken.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The huge "success" Vance is touting from the Iran talks in Switzerland is that Iran has agreed to allow IAEA monitors back. Those monitors had been working there since the JCPOA was signed and were only kicked out after Trump bombed Iran last summer. Absolutely NOTHING gained, but so much lost.
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Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
“I carry with me a photo of a Muslim child who, during my visit to Lebanon, was standing there holding a sign that said ‘Welcome, Pope Leo,’ and in this latest phase of the war, he was killed. “As a Church, I say again: as a pastor, I cannot be in favor of war.” — Pope Leo XIV
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Sojourners @sojo.net · 21/06/2026
"When a father dies — especially a good one — it’s like mountains crumbling, the sun going out, like a tsunami. There is life after all these things — but essentially a world is ending." sojo.net/magazine/may...
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After the Death of a Good Father
I found a note where Dad explained why he kept so much stuff.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
But I suppose if you say something you are an anti-Semite?
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
This cartoon isn't an exaggeration—not even 1% an exaggeration. Weeks ago it seemed this far-right Supreme Court would still block any map intentionally authored to be racist. We just learned that that's no longer true. We have reentered Jim Crow, and it's a national disgrace.
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Dominic Preziosi @dominicpreziosi.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Also keep in mind that the Trump administration has killed nearly 200 people in boat strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. My latest at @commonwealmagazine.org www.commonwealmagazine.org/trump-boat-s...
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‘Simply Murder’
Donald Trump's killing spree at sea is indefensible on legal, ethical, and moral grounds.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Trump is an anti-Christ. I am reminded of teachings byPope Francis, never dialogue with the devil. Never. Turn to silence and scripture (Welcome the Stranger). May we all repent from attraction to power, and seek to be close to the poor, the migrant, the imprisoned.
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Independent Catholic News @indcatholicnews.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55062
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Joint statement on situation in the West Bank from over 12 world leaders | ICN
The following statement from leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and the EU was issued by Downing Street yest...
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Trump isn’t the problem. He is the result of the problem: the racism, ignorance, and selfishness of many people in the United States.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Elections have consequences.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Grab em by pussy, Trump U, adultery, shit hole countries, inject bleach, impeached 2X, Jan 6, felon, rapist, murderer on the high seas, ICE, Renee Good, Alex Pretti, an illegal, immoral war. He can shoot someone on 5th Ave and get away with it. Trump voters are racists, and that is the problem.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Is Lindsey Graham one of the worst humans? I suppose Cassidy is his friend? No shame.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
At least they are not lying, acting is in this dude’s title, and acting is all he and they will be doing.
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Woman's Impressive Acting Skills
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Happy Anniversary Pope Leo! Thank you for teaching us how to preach the Gospel.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Heading over to the post office now to see how much postage to send this baby. Nothing quite says Mother's Day better than a Shoulder Launch Anti-Armor Missile.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
sure our checks are being stolen in the mail, but yeah let's start mailing handguns. What could go wrong?
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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The Chief Justice and His Wife Took $20 Million From Firms He Rules On.
The evidence is public and the statutes are unambiguous. He is breaking the law.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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The Chief Justice and His Wife Took $20 Million From Firms He Rules On.
The evidence is public and the statutes are unambiguous. He is breaking the law.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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The Chief Justice and His Wife Took $20 Million From Firms He Rules On.
The evidence is public and the statutes are unambiguous. He is breaking the law.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
This is absolutely wrong, and are we to believe that we are anti-semitic to be repulsed by what the state of Israel is doing to Lebanon and Gaza? We need to put this to a stop now.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
id at a restaurant? every time?
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We start and support wars, ally with a govt. engaged in genocide, kill with impunity on the high seas and on our streets, and then we are surprised by this act of violence? WHCD is a celebration of our madness; not surprised by this insane take to build a "safe" space to celebrate violence.
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Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Journalists avoid this dinner like the plague. Buy tickets and give them to somebody who could use a meal in a nice hall but warn them that they will have to listen to an old fool rant and rave but usually ends his appearance with a comical dance to the YMCA tune.... Be there, will be wild!
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Barron: "I am very grateful how the Trump administration has reached out to Catholics..." That Trump administration sure does have a funny way of reaching out for people of faith.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Murder on the high seas, in our name. We stand with Pope Leo and the dignity of human life.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
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Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
I’m pretty sure that Jesus was weak on crime and weak on nuclear weapons, too. Oh, and regarding the stock market, he said “sell all you have and give the money to the poor.”
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Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
NEW: To Donald Trump and JD Vance, on behalf of 53 million American Catholics: we will not stand by and allow your government to attack our Holy Father. We will defeat you.
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Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV: “If I Wasn't in the White House, Leo Wouldn't Be in the Vatican”
The president called the pope “weak on crime,” praised his brother Louis as “all MAGA,” and demanded Leo “stop catering to the Radical Left.”
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
I don’t think Robert Prevost from the Southside will lose any sleep from draft dodger from Queens.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
No, but Robert from the Southside has faced tougher dudes than the likes of the draft dodger from Queens
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Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
NEW: Leo XIV’s close ally Cardinal McElroy received a standing ovation at the end of his homily, where he called on Catholics to take action to help end the “immoral” war against Iran. “When we leave this church tonight, we must move beyond prayer in action. Not in our name. Not with our country.”
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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Pope Leo XIV: "Even the holy Name of God, the God of life, is being dragged into discourses of death. A world of brothers and sisters with one heavenly Father vanishes, as in a nightmare, giving way to a reality populated by enemies"
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Pope Leo's Holy Rosary and Prayer Vigil for Peace, in which he delivered a reflection on how we should respond to war and violence. A crumb of faith can move mountains, and our humble prayer for peace united with the power of God can stop these senseless wars. www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Thank you Holler for fixing the headline. Just imagine if JD or Marco simply said no and threatened resignation? TACO
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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
The Archdiocese of Chicago issued a statement regarding the abrupt ending by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) of services for Catholic school students who qualify under the U.S. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. www.archchicago.org/en/statement...
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Updated Statement of the Archdiocese of Chicago on the Abrupt Ending by CPS of Services for Catholic School Students Who Qualify Under the U.S. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - Statements - Archdiocese of Chicago - AoC Portal
More than 800 students with disabilities who attend Chicago Catholic schools will lose their federally-funded instructional support services Monday because of an abrupt decision by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to terminate those services two months before the end of the school year.
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Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
On Friday, Pope Leo said Christians never side with those who launch bombs as the Trump Iran war enters its sixth week. “God blesses no conflict,” the pope said. Christians who follow the Prince of Peace, he said, “never side with those who yesterday wielded the sword and today launch bombs.”
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Pope Leo XIV Says Christians Never Side With Those Who Launch Bombs
The pope told Chaldean bishops that Christians never side with those who launch bombs. In the United States, Trump and Hegseth insist that God blesses the Iran campaign.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Two Southsiders and Sox fans. Obama's house is not far from Catholic Theological Union where Robert Prevost studied. I am sure they both would share their favorite breakfast order at Valois on 53rd Street. As a Northsider and Cubs fan I still endorse this meet of two great Chicagoans.
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Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
NEW: Cardinal Pietro Parolin says that Pope Leo XIV cannot carry the weight of this war alone. “There is a need for more voices of peace, more voices against the madness,” Parolin said, warning Leo risks becoming “a voice crying in the wilderness if it is not supported and helped concretely.”
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“More Voices Against the Madness” — Cardinal Parolin Urges Catholics to Not Leave Pope Leo XIV Alone on Iran
The Vatican Secretary of State invoked John Paul II's lonely stand against the 2003 Iraq War — and warned that silent agreement is no longer enough. A new tool lets every American answer.
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Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
UPDATE: Letters from Leo can now independently confirm that the meeting took place — and that the Vatican was so alarmed by the Pentagon’s tactics that Leo shelved plans to visit America. Some officials saw their reference to an Avignon papacy as a threat to use military force against the Holy See.
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The Pentagon Threatened Pope Leo XIV’s Ambassador With the Avignon Papacy
The Free Press has documented a closed-door Pentagon meeting in which a senior Trump official lectured Pope Leo XIV’s ambassador on American military supremacy.
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Dave McNaughton @davemcnaughton.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
@USCCB issues statement; targeting of civilian infrastructure is not morally justified. As citizens, whether we voted for Trump or not, we are all guilty. Pray the order to strike is not issued or if it is, not obeyed. Lord have Mercy.
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