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EB Estes

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Semiretired journalist. Man about town. Alum of Tribune News Service, The Times-Picayune, Chicago Tribune, The News & Observer. - New Orleans veritenews.org/author/ben-estes

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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 14h
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Ann Telnaes @anntelnaes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Speaking of "throwing up in one's mouth", Sen. Kennedy is a disgrace and Trump apologist. www.c-span.org/event/senate... (cartoon detail from the archives)
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump likes naps as much as I do, but I'm retired and have no responsibilities
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Kevin Allman @kevinallman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The story some of us have been waiting for a long time. It doesn’t disappoint and there are some jaw-droppers. Kudos to the three reporters who produced it, because the daily can’t. The closer is too perfect, a gift from interviewee to interlocutor.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If you haven't read this already, I beg you: Read it now
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We need to find the words for Trump’s madness before things blow up | Will Bunch
The media and politicians haven’t pinned down anything resembling a suitable description for a president’s downward spiral or the looming battle for U.S. democracy.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Most ministers I meet at parties walk away when I've had a couple of drinks and start discussing the problem of evil
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Funny, I woke up this morning thinking what is the stupidest thing this administration can do to ruin one of our most beautiful national parks. Then this came along. wapo.st/4AyAxDh
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Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park
Major League Baseball contacted the administration about hosting a game in a national park, with an agency official scouting Grand Teton as a possible location.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
A doctor told me last night that a fungus is going to be the next Covid and it will kill us all. Happy Saturday!
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Not a bad way to spend the weekend
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36 Hours in New Orleans: Things to Do and See (Gift Article)
The Big Easy has never been more appealing, thanks to an increasingly global food scene, a sparkling new riverfront park and plenty of that good time spirit.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The only way I could have cared less was to have not posted this story ...
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Melania Trump’s Busy Schedule: A New Show, a Foster-Care Bill and Reading Executive Orders (Gift Article)
In a burst of activity this week, the enigmatic first lady told Americans what she has been up to after a quiet summer. Her activities have included filming a new documentary series about her life.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Trump is back down to 37% approval in NYT's daily average of polls
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President Trump’s Approval Rating: Latest Polls
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
When you approach your 70s, the desire to look over the HVAC repair guy's shoulder while he works is overwhelming
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Ouch
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The cold I caught in Orlando is likely to soon lead to a worldwide shortage in tissues
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
If a monument isn't equipped with snipers, I'm not visiting!
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Steve Scalise is one of the Republican Party’s biggest liars. He has absolutely no shame.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Today might be a good day to watch that 'Civil War' movie again
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
'Deranged criminal' is too kind
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The Mad King is even madder wapo.st/4hojaMW
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Trump says planned arch will be ‘military complex’ for drones, snipers
The president's post about the arch planned near Arlington National Cemetery comes as veterans groups, historic preservationists and others attempt to stop the project.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The part about Trump accepting responsibility for his mistakes is difficult to believe wapo.st/3V2nWYO
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Behind Trump’s public confidence, his private view of midterms is sobering
In private, the president has been hearing blunt news from advisers about the GOP’s poor chances in the midterms and has accepted that some of the problem is of his making.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
If I were applying to a university today, I would only choose schools that did not offer intercollegiate sports
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Chicago Cubs @cubsbot.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
#CUBS WIN! FINAL: Cubs 4, Pirates 3.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
This is taking forever
Small World ride
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Thing no one has ever said the next morning: 'I'm really glad I ordered that last Hand Grenade'
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Stay tuned for my 12-part investigative series: Why Don't Hotel Rooms Have Bigger Trash Cans?
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
They're running out of ideas
nytimes.com
Apple Unveils the iPhone Duo, a Foldable Phone That Costs $1,999 (Gift Article)
At the company’s annual September product event, Apple also demonstrated its work on artificial intelligence and other new devices.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Trumpapalooza is just like Lollapalooza with all of fun and good music sucked out of it
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Trump’s Ability to Channel Voter Concerns Is Tested as Republicans Gather in Dallas (Gift Article)
As Republicans face down tough midterm elections, President Trump has appeared out of step with the party on Iran, the economy and other issues.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I knew this guy when he was still showering
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I'm sure someone can produce a photograph of Gen. Bone Spur helping out at Ground Zero immediately after the attack
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
While the world burns, modern-day Nero enjoys building gaudy monuments to himself
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As War Grinds On, Trump Relishes Renovation Projects (Gift Article)
President Trump is basking in the momentum of the various projects he has spurred around downtown Washington.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
A reminder that your taxpayer dollars are being spent for someone to come up with crap like this
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Drinkin' Pete is an idiocrat
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Opinion | Pete Hegseth Is a Wrecking Ball (Gift Article)
We are already paying a high price for the defense secretary’s purges and whims.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
What happens when you don't buy Acme products
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Photo of Road Runner Snagged by Coyote Shows That Cartoons Were a Lie (Gift Article)
Here’s some bad news: Sometimes the coyote does win.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
WARNING: I always reject optional cookies
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Sen. Kennedy is in that new movie!
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Does anyone have an explanation for why major media aren't reporting loudly that the president of the United States is out of his mind? Other than the obvious explanations of media cowardice and complicity, I mean.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
One of the many reasons I do not climb Mount Everest
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Mount Everest Base Camp Is Melting. Human Urine Is a Contributor. (Gift Article)
More than 6,000 liters are produced daily by thousands of climbers and guides, according to a study.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Bill Maher offers reward for evidence that Dolly Parton did something wrong
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
A great way to get a good deal on stuff is to just not pay for it wapo.st/4qMtzGv
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Trump lauded low prices at Freedom Fuel. A supplier says some gas wasn’t paid for.
Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville claimed in a federal lawsuit this month that it was never paid for more than a million gallons of fuel from a terminal in Pennsylvania between late May and early J...
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Rocking in Banner Elk, NC
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I might be excited about this if Musk wasn't doing it
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SpaceX to Spend $100 Billion on Spaceport in Louisiana (Gift Article)
It would be the rocket company’s second private launch site after Starbase, its headquarters in South Texas.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
RIP Dolly. You were one of the greats.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This assumes that students are still reading books, a pretty big leap
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How Should ‘Huckleberry Finn’ Be Taught? (Gift Article)
I traveled around the country to find out if “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” still has a place in the classroom.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
damn
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
You can't just start a war, upend the world economy and pretend like it never happened, Gen. Bonespurs
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Trump wants the media to ‘low-key’ the war. Let’s not.
The White House is using its military disaster to get more money for more disasters ahead
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
You'd think that the owner of the 49ers wouldn't have to engage in prostitution
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49ers owner Jed York arrested in Ohio, pleads no contest to 2 misdemeanors
York was arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution before pleading no contest to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools.
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Jess Piper Fan Page 💙 📚 @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Pez Follow @corrina.sheshed.rocks @thedefofdemocracy.bsky.social @piperformissouri.bsky.social @fpwellman.bsky.social @wellmanformo.bsky.social @jbminatra.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social @fireeyebooks.bsky.social @sheilaharris.bsky.social @itistherealjas.bsky.social @lyndapole.bsky.social
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Trust me, it will not be remembered as 'Trump's Summer of Fun'
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Trump’s Summer of Fun Ends With IndyCar Race on Streets of D.C. (Gift Article)
It was the final, major event planned for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The president took a lap.
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EB Estes @ebestes.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
If I was a bond trader, I'd be worried
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Question: am I the only person who makes up songs about their dogs while sitting in traffic? Even when the dog isn’t with you?
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