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Skywriter1

@j-luehrs.bsky.social
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Tech Early Adopter. Family guy. Research Software Engineer. X Escapee. Gen X. Let's have fun and maybe change the World along the way!

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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/u...
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Inside Elon Musk’s $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for Republicans (Gift Article)
The world’s richest person has quietly become by far the biggest known midterm donor, trying to save Republicans’ Senate majority with some of the largest donations in American political history.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/u...
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They Argued About Trump at a Dog Park. Then They Pulled Their Guns. (Gift Article)
What happened between two dog owners one April afternoon in Ohio will soon be scrutinized by a judge and jury as both men grapple with the consequences.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/w...
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After Two Decades, U.S. Forces Leave Iraq to an Uncertain Future (Gift Article)
Some Iraqis are celebrating the end of an American military presence that unleashed waves of bloodshed. Others fear what happens next for their country, trapped between Washington and Tehran.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
You know the country is bad off when the guy obstructing justice is the Attorney General
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico to Sue Trump Administration Over White House Access: Live Updates (Gift Article)
CNN, MS NOW and Politico said they would sue to regain access to the White House. They argued in a joint statement that President Trump’s decision to block them violates the First Amendment.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A minor detail is missing from the headline.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Congrats to Trump for directly causing inflation that will lead to an interest rate hike right before the midterms. I can hardly wait to see the mud tossed at the guy he appointed as Fed chair.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/c...
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E.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants (Gift Article)
Generation of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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Trump makes RNC swear oath to cheat in midterm elections
Trump jokingly led RNC attendees in a pledge to “cheat like hell” and vote in the midterms even if they were not registered.
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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The Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I feel this one. I hate what our government is doing to its citizens. I'd say that we deserve better, but do we?🤔
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy labor day to everyone except the psychopath in the WH and the scumbag billionaires pulling his strings 😀
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Freethinkers United For Change @freethinkersunite.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
These people should not receive pay for the half year they're on vacation. Oh, and part time employees should not receive pensions or health benefits either, right? I'd hate to see them looking like hypocrites;)
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
We have these historical figures. Alexander the Great, Genghis Kahn, Cyrus the Great.. I now present to you Trump the Despoiler. Commemorative coins are now available; action figures coming soon.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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Exclusive | How a Brazilian Billionaire Helped Shape Trump’s Beef Import Plan
Joesley Batista met with Trump a day before the president announced a plan to waive tariffs on beef imports, angering farmers and ranchers.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Opinion | The Metals Lobby’s Big Steal
Americans now pay 75% more for aluminum than the rest of the world, and 64% more for steel.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Our Government operates like a vending machine Insert millions in political donations -> output trillions in tax cuts, contracts, deregulation, etc.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/08/w...
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Iran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Strait of Hormuz (Gift Article)
The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met certain conditions.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Slander and defamation should not be alloed: "Political campaign advertisements criticizing Amy Acton contain misleading claims about her COVID-19 record, but under American law, statements made in political speech are legally protected and generally exempt from defamation or slander claims."
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Crabby Husky Lady @crabbyhuskylady.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Nothing inaccurate in Fauci’s statement. The sad part is that this is still true in 2026.
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Newshound411 @newshound411.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
It’s corruption on steroids in plain sight. He doesn’t even try to hide that he’s looting US and cashing in on insider trading. He’s the most corrupt president in American history.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/b...
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Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him (Gift Article)
Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Now, who could this relate to? #BookSky #BlueSky
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Says the guy who, after losing in a free & fair election, incited an insurrection against his own country: the very definition of treason. #ImpeachConvictRemoveImprison
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Cut off Israel. They are using our "aid" to murder people.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Meet the Press has Netanyahu on praising the late Lindsey Graham. Really? Israel has far too much influence on our politicians and Netanyahu is a war criminal.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
WSJ EDITORIAL BOARD: “.. the President is right that his tariffs are at work — in destroying U.S. jobs .. The U.S. has lost some 75,000 manufacturing jobs since January 2025 .. “His trade oscillations and border taxes are a major reason .. why Americans are so unhappy.” www.wsj.com/opinion/how-...
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
NO 👇 BULLSHIT DETECTED
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
A reminder of one of the many instances if corruption by Trump and Musk. The illegal cuts and corruption invite lawsuits www.brookings.edu/articles/how...
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How politics is weakening America’s weather service | Brookings
Elaine Kamarck warns Trump’s NOAA cuts gutted weather forecasting, fueled resignations, and left hurricane readiness in jeopardy.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
This is an attempt at normalizing corruption and crime in the Government www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/u...
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Vance Downplays Watergate and Compares Himself to Nixon
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
"Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob." —FDR, 1936
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Less than 5% of SpaceX was sold in an ipo. The price was insanely high and unrealistic. Valuing the entire company at the price he can extract from those willing to overpay is bogus. It's basically valued like the market cap of a crypto meme coin.. Tge valuation is farcical
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
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One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
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California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Well, one thing that I’ve learned during all this — is that this level of corruption requires a team effort… TODAY’S. GOP. 😎✨ Remember this in November.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
"Equal protection under the law is the constitutional guarantee that all individuals must be treated fairly and equally by the government. " -- Trump's immunity from the law .. is unconstitutional... as is his deal with himself (his attorney = him) to be immune from the IRS.
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I am Jane Doe @juhneenhowe.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
I don’t do politics Well now you’re paying insurrectionists a salary
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Only in America can one party control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives, win the popular vote,and hold the majority of governorships... and still blame the other party for everything wrong with this country
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
There are 8 positions in our primaries where there isn't a single Dem running: "No Valid Petition Filed" Whether the positions are winnable or not, that seems like a bad thing.
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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Ever wonder what it would be like to have a demented sociopath as President? Well now you know.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The US needs to join the ICC so the criminals in DC can't escape justice for their war crimes.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Patel and Blanche are engaged in lawfare to try and save boozer Patel www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/u...
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Justice Dept. Charges Prominent Civil Rights Group With Financial Crimes
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/w...
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U.S. Attacks Iranian Cargo Ship as Both Countries Claim Cease-Fire Violations
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/b...
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Trump Asks for Longer Timeline in Suit Against I.R.S.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
"Republicans have spent 40 years making regulations a dirty word. But another word for regulations is standards. Do you want high standards? Or low standards?" -author unknown.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
The only rationale I can see for Trump wanting a far larger military budget is to engage in imperialism.
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Fail to Reach Agreement After Marathon Peace Talks, Vance Says
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Skywriter1 @j-luehrs.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
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Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low, Michigan Survey Shows
The survey’s initial April reading came in at 47.6, versus 53.3 in March. Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal were expecting a drop to 52.
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