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Edward Kurdyla

@emkjr.bsky.social
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Financially strapped retired publisher/editor, too old (73) to hire. Formerly proud and active lifelong Dem. dog dad. Metro DC. Two daughters, 1 one is transgender. Worry about their future greatly, and mine. Slava ukrainii

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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It is 9:16 PM in Maryland. So far today I have received 65 text messages from Democrats asking for money. Of the ones to whom I previously donated, only James Talerico was gracious enough to acknowledge it. Many of the others I have never heard of. Money corrupts in more than one way.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I think everyone should query America.gov about the Epstein files, especially about accusations that Donald trump raped a young girl! One million queries would be grand.
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America.gov
Find answers from official government sources and clear next steps for the services you need with America.gov.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
America.gov doesn’t take kindly to inquiries about the Epstein files, especially topics related to Trump in the Epstein files!
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America.gov
Find answers from official government sources and clear next steps for the services you need with America.gov.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Isaac Asimov was brilliant in many ways. his writing often prescient. His short story from 1959 could not be more relevant today. Everyone should read it. Below is a link to a PDF. dn710709.ca.archive.org/0/items/TheF...
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
In light of trump’s threat to demolish to The Kennedy Center, I ask where the hell are Democrats and Drmocratic Leadership. I would think someone has the courage (and self-interest) to go on national TV and declare “over my fucking dead body.”
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I will ask again: Is Chuck Schumer dead?
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
If I had to bet today, I would bet the GOP retains control of the house, and has an even chance to retain the senate. Dem leadership is nonexistent. Dem factions are fighting over a misused term, Democratic Socialism, stress the policies not the name just for you own glory. Moderates, wake up.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Everybody talks about healthcare costs and health insurance but nobody talks about dental costs and dental care which, stupidly, are completely divorced from health care in the US. My daughter just got a $13,000 “action plan” from her dentist, insurance expected to pay $1000. Outrageous
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Is Chuck Schumer dead?
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
So, I guess the Mitch McConnell kerfuffle is over. He might be dead, maybe not. GOP leadership, staff and family might have perpetrated a fraud on the American people, maybe not. Certainly committed crimes. As the great Chuck Schumer said on his way to a AIPC dinner , “Oh, never mind.”
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
JKTF Jack Kicked the Football Just Kill the Fucker
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Happy Independence Day from Bowie, MD, USA. May the struggle end in the coming year with complete victory for Ukraine and the complete withdrawal of Putin’s orcs. Godspeed Ukraine and all Ukrainians. Slava ukraini!
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The Treasury Dept is working with the Interior Drpt to conduct a quick but comprehensive census of Canadian Geese in the United States. Trump will then impose $2.50 fee, or tariff, per bird. So, it also becomes part of the America 250 celebration.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Any DEM who takes money from AIPC is suspect. Times have changed. Israel has changed - into a cruel predatory war criminal. AIPC iqs nothing more than a front and funded for killing Muslims and other non-Jews.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
After listening to a traditional “progressive” Dem congresswoman say we had to provide basic necessities to homeless persons, the lightbulb went on. That’s the traditional Dem stance. Democratic socialists or Social Democrats want to end homelessness. very big difference.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
I’m neither an engineer nor a service member, but couldn’t they fly a couple of those airplane thingys loaded with supplies onto the big boat that carries lots of airplane thingys?
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Why doesn’t Gov Beshear just go to Mitch McConnell ‘s house with a small retinue of aides or pertinent state officials and ring the front door. “Hi. Gov Andy Beshear here to see Mitch.”
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Trump’s obsession with the Kennedy Center is unhinged. Some judge somewhere should rule: Mr Trump, only dead presidents names are allowed on national monuments; your choice.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I wish someone, perhaps a journalist if we can find one, would explain to us how you can spend $60 million on a congressional primary in Michigan, or $100 million in a senatorial camosign in little Maine, esp with all the free streaming and online media. Where does the money go? Whose pockets?
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
In the first quarter, Trump Media (Truth Social) had revenue of $800 000. It lost $400,000 000. It has 37 employees. I know from experience that business accounting is complicated, and at times nonsensical. But how did the lose 400 million?
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I don’t agree with all Abdul El-Sayed’s views, but GOP “othering” is a disgrace. He was born in US, educated at Bloomfield Hills Andover, where he captained football team; Univ of Mich; Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar; Columbia, where he earned an MD. Debate his views, not whether he’s a “real” American.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I love word games and also the initialisms used in online communication. I’ve created a new one. Can’t decide the best meaning, so you can help by voting. Just leave your number of choice. The initialism is JKTF 1. Jack kicked the football 2. JUST KILL THE FUCKER
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The MSM is reporting, without question, that Mitch is home, will continue his physical therapy there - for what, he wasn’t injured in the “fall.” When did he get home? How? Ambulance? Caravan of large black SUVs of his security detail? Comrade Chow? Neighbors notice anything? Unbelievable.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Guess the McConnell story is dead. (Perhaps like him). Nothing anywhere. Capital One suspected trump of major money laundering crimes. Cancelled his accounts. Media seems uninterested. The corruption, crimes, lies of trump et al are bad. The media’s complicity is worse.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Is trump going to slap tariffs on Oregon and Wahington, et al, for exposing Americans to dangerous wildfire smoke?
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Interesting but not surprising that on the day before the so-called deadline for a special election in Kentucky, to replace McConnell, neither NYT nor WAPO mention McConnell, much less have an article about the situation. Foolish me thought this was a huge issue with many ramifications
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I think it’s great that the judge ruled in the case brought by KP that all unredacted Epstein files had to be turned over to the court. How do we know it is all of them?
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I greatly admire Jamie Raskin, whose district abuts mine. In his last 3 general elections he received an average of 73% of the vote. Why am I receiving solicitations for $$$ disguised as just a show of support. Based on dozens of texts and emails weekly, I now view fundraising as Dems top policy.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Just read where the Maine senate race could end up costing $400 million. Obscene. Immoral . None of our elected officials is worth that much. We need to get that under control. It’s shocking, too, as so much is done through lower cost and free streaming and social media.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Is Chuck Schumer dead?
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
I think NATO should mobilize forces to aid the defense of France and Spain against wildfires. Immediately
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
WAPO refused to post my following comment . Can’t figure out why, except it WAPO. 2 parts: Odd headline. McConnell is probably brain dead or dead dead. I don’t think he is facing questions. His staff, his family, Republican leadership are facing questions, and probably committing crimes as they do.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
The White House Correspondents Association dinner redux is tonight. Is the cowardice and lack of integrity of the WHCA reflective of the correspondents, or is it the reverse, the correspondents reflect the association. The result is the same. The way to change it is different.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
My new motto is “just kill the fucker.” Ask just about any question, particularly political or civic, and it is an appropriate answer. I think it is the universal truth long sought by Einstein!
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
So, the whole Mitch McConnell fiasco seems to have passed. Dems are silent. Media are silent. Mitch is probably silent, either brain dead or dead dead. Has Schumer said anything about it, maybe even visiting his old friend at the nearby rehab center? It’s just another WTF moment!
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Too much blather everywhere. Too many “influencers,” “independent journalists,” Substack “essayists.” Most just saying the same hackneyed crap. Too many $$ begging candidates. Echo chambers. Cowardly leaders. Unimaginative leaders. My new motto: just kill the fucker.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Wouldn’t it make sense for Chuck (we need proof of life for him, too) Schumer to make a big do about calling Elaine Chao - now - to say he needs and wants to visit his dear old friend Mitch in the rehab facility. Ready to go this afternoon. They could visit him together.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Looking forward to watching Sheldon Whitehouse question the evil todd blanche later today. Whitehouse is always is very effective, and entertaining. He would be a terrific AG.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
I’m confused. Did McConnell only release a statement, or did he appear and speak in public? From what I’ve read, it seems the former, and that convinced everyone and all media that it was all a terrible misunderstanding?
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
We need proof of life of Sen Chuck Schumer!
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Survivors of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops say generals ignored warnings Shocking story. Getty should be fired; Caine relieved of command. The top asshole should be impeached, or more
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
I know everyone wants to know if Sen McConnell is alive. I want to know if Sen Schumer is alive. With everything that’s going on - corruption, fascism, war, a mad king, a suffering and greatly endangered nation- I haven’t seen or heard Schumer in two weeks. Pathetic.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Why are Dems insistent on using “Democratic Socialism” when in fact most are social Democrats closely adhering to the tenets of Social Democracy. I guess it’s cool for them, hip, progressive. It’s also disingenuous, and much less effective. Lack of brains and leadership is bipartisan!
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Dems have gone silent and cowardly. Dump Jeffries and Schumer. Time for the people to take over. One million protesting in DC everyday. The country is in the brink of a fascist takeover. Alarmist? Nope. Time to act to save the nation.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
It makes me feel good to know Karma is a football fan.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism’ www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/a... If I thought the NYT was still reputable and a “newspaper of record,” I’d be concerned about the lack of refutation of charges and the “fact-based” tenor of this article.
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White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism’
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Friend of ours is 25 year State Farm insurance guy. He and His father, now retired with dementia after 40 years there, have been stripped of their health insurance; salaries and commissions slashed. State Farm is going full AI. We are ending our 21 year association with State Farm this afternoon.
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
So far as I can tell, and according to several AI assisted searches, the great 4th of July movie Yankee Doodle Dandy is not available free on any service or station this year. Honestly, to me, that is shameful and reflects the very poor state of our culture and society. I’ll pay and watch and honor
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Edward Kurdyla @emkjr.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The Dems would be wise to turn democratic socialist into social democrat, which actually also is far more accurate, even for Mamdani. Good article in TNR nw.
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