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Kinda wish polls would go away because we need people energized and showing up at the polls and bringing their neighbors. Not looking at races near them and saying, it's OK, I got things to do and it looks like my guy is gonna win. No one wins until the votes are counted.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 10h

Realization that Trump has not only fucked the US likely for decades, he's fucked the world as well. He's trashed the post WW2 world era of global prosperity and international cooperation for European and likely Asian rearmament (including nukes) and rising global nationalism. These won't go away.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 11h

The Kennedy Center was solvent when Trump took over. Then its finances collapsed. When Trump got involved. Like his casinos and other failed business ventures, most things he touches turn to sh*t only now it almost includes the United States of America as well.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I remember when the IRS didn't care about how you earned your money as long as you filed and paid your taxes. Guess frighting people into NOT filing (so maybe you can charge them with that as a crime later) is seen as more valuable.

nytimes.com

Trump Administration Prepares to Ask Tax Filers if They Are U.S. Citizens (Gift Article)

The new question, included on a draft version of the primary tax form, comes as part of an anti-immigrant turn at an agency that long prioritized tax administration.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Todd Blanche just said the First Amendment protections to covering a President is a "privilege not a right." OK, so hows then we talk about the 2nd Amendment then? When is it a "privilege not a right." ? Because I'm interested in how one decides when it is one or the other. And by who.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

One aspect of AI that resonates with tech bros I suspect is found in season 3 of The Capture (BBC and Peacock in US). A cult of military and politicians who give up control to their AI Simon. Who is reshaping Britain by any means. Would have sounded far fetched 10 years ago, not today.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

So, does Collin's votes on SC nominees and other Trump things basically point to the issues raised in the ProPublica report? He got some juice on her and was squeezing? Not unlikely.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The $Billions wasted by this administration in so many ways is because he wanted a show, a flex, a distraction while he and cronies get rich, hide Epstein and corrupt democracy. DOGE, ICE, the war. He wants the ballroom, arch and to be remembered. The people? A means to an end.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Leavitt: Sometimes I think Trump might listen to women more than men. He just has such respect. Trump: I'm automatically attracted to beautiful — I just start kissing them. It's like a magnet. Just kiss. ... And when you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab them by the pussy.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Every functional dictatorship or one-party rule nation in the world eventually eliminates freedom of the press and voices of dissent. Too many examples to cite, apparently Trump's trying to emulate. It's kind of third tier when you've got to wrap shit in "national security." But here we are.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It's sad that ChatGPT et al apologists will blame the human when things go south saying "learn to prompt better". Maybe the tools need to be a bit more ready for general audiences, you think? AI released for the general public should work with the general public. Blame the victim indeed.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

When everything is wrapped in "national security" as a reason, then apparently national security means nothing. But it's Trump's go-to excuse, and the courts need to stop taking it at face value.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Liberals are "snowflakes" because they object to certain philosophies, specific word usage, and are accused of suppressing free speech. Trump is "defending freedom and the truth" when he does the same? Who is the snowflake?

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Jensen Huang is to AI what Pfizer is to OxyContin. A promoter with eyes only on profit, and to hell with consequences.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Proposal floating to save Social Security by raising the full retirement age to 75. SS was established to provide economic security and protect citizens from poverty-ridden old age, unemployment, and destitution. Raising the age does nothing but bookkeeping but make a lie of why it was setup.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Trump Officials Eject 750,000 From Obamacare Markets, Claiming Fraud Vice President JD Vance said the measure would save the government $2.2 billion. Uhhh Memecoins, Liberty Financial, Truth Social "value", gift planes, US coins, merchandise and more. Look to your boss JD if looking at fraud.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

From WashPo - The documentary, which spans his early Silicon Valley days through his DOGE dalliances and Twitter acquisition to his ascent to becoming the first trillionaire, paints Musk as an emotionally unstable grifter with more power and influence than perhaps any other human who has ever lived.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Scheduling ‘trick’ sends immigrants to DC for Baltimore hearings Wow, that's low, send notices, change location to further away for a video hearing taking place back where you thought the hearing would actually be held. As a dirty trick it's pretty repugnant.

thebanner.com

Scheduling ‘trick’ sends immigrants to DC for Baltimore hearings

The Washington location isn’t associated with any known immigration court.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Health insurance people, unfamiliar with a person's health care needs, making decisions about appropriate health care treatments, is like a Catholic nun teaching about sex. People with no experience talking and deciding for others about things they don't know about.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

TSA Now Lets Military Travelers And Veterans Skip Security Lines I understand this from an active duty or active duty with family perspective, and disabled vet perspective, but this is a pretty broad category. It reeks of being political. Someone at TSA likes Heinlein.

viewfromthewing.com

TSA Now Lets Military Travelers And Veterans Skip Security Lines

TSA is promoting military line-skipping at 33 airports, with benefits advertised for veterans and families as well as current service members. You don't have to be in uniform, and at participating air...

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Any Dem thinking a blue wave is inevitable or ordering election night champaign is a freaking idiot. Too many likely Dem votes are anti-Trump votes, not "I'm now a Dem" vote. That is not a solid foundation for election expectations or continued electoral success. Being real is only way forward.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

So it kinda worked for the ballroom, so now the arch is a national security issue. Uh huh. If the SC falls for that shit again it deserves whatever happens to it.

DJT social media post justifying the arch as needed for national security/

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

To be honest, given a choice between Trump and AI, I think AI is the less dangerous choice. And it's still a bad choice. But likely less demented than Trump.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Every year I'm sad to learn that next season won't be the book where he kills his way through a white supremacist militia camp. Ritchson did have a reason why Prime Video did not adapt it. Put bluntly, Ritchson replied, "My favorite book. Fun fact: I had it approved until someone got re-elected."

screenrant.com

Alan Ritchson Confirms Why Reacher Skipped His Favorite Lee Child Book Despite Approval

The Reacher novels are largely standalone.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

If you want more reason to hate the current government of Israel, it's their insistence that they are going to take away citizenship from people from whom they disagree with.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Trump has claimed ending trade relations with countries that export more to the US than they import would somehow generate vast amounts of cash for the U.S. government. So US trade you buy more from US than you sell to US because the reverse is bad for US? Guess logic isn't his thing.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Wish I had said it - Trump is “a man who clearly isn’t afraid to say what no one is thinking.”

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Trump likes things named for him. How can we coordinate getting a sanitary landfill (a "trash dump") in every state named "The Donald Trump Trash Dump" or the "Trump Dump" for short. We can do it and it's a renaming many would love to see and support.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

President Trump said he is banning news outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House “as a result of their constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS!” But on the other hand it makes it far easier to know what "news organizations" are simply Trump shills and drop them from my reading/viewing habits.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Weird immigration/emigration factoid I heard. In 2025, more Americans moved to Ireland than Irish moved to America. Surprised it's not a higher US leaving number.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Ireland has a service plaza named after Barack Obama. It sells fridge magnets. Has a statue. A visitors center. What can we legitimately name after him anywhere in the world to simply piss off Trump.

plazagroup.ie

Barack Obama Plaza | M7 Motorway Service Station Moneygall

Barack Obama Plaza on the M7 is an ideal rest stop in Moneygall, Offaly. - 24/7 fuel, Supermac’s & Papa John’s, Bewley’s coffee, & a visitor centre.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Iranian actor Laheh Marzban faces severe threats after Venice film festival speech Look at how the state apparatus in Iran is going about attacking this woman, and then look at Washington D.C. and our White House. The words are different, but the style and technique, same playbook.

theguardian.com

Iranian actor Laheh Marzban faces severe threats after Venice film festival speech

Marzban, who won a best actress award for her portrayal of a woman held hostage by her father in Falling House, has received condemnations from authorities after dedicating her prize to ‘the women of ...

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Trumps declaration of the Kennedy Center falling down are as believable as $2 gas, great economy, Iraq has no response, the war is over, this isn't a war, Ukraine is responsible for gas pricestariffs are good and he's the greatest President ever. All such claims are piles of BS.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Gas prices are about to take a big jump, analysts say, with the worst still to come. The forecast of economic impacts beyond November’s midterms contrast with the Trump administration’s optimistic messaging. (WashPo) So, GOP mid-term voters cannot complain about shooting their own feet.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Remember when the USPS, like on "Miracle on 34th St" had a solid reputation? Provided solid middle class jobs, good benefits, wages. Then became a self-funded independent agency, and the slide started. But it was never evil. Until now, with it's attempted role in mail voting. It's a shame

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

So what's the over/under on when the first wrecking ball hits the Kennedy Center? Because regardless of what a court says, he's going to take the action and then say it's too late and look what happens if you stop me. Can we sue any of the companies that are actually doing this work?

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada into associated EU membership, Metsola tells Euronews This is going to trigger Trump. He pushes allies away, but when they turn to each other, he threatens them, saying that it's a hostile act. I'm sorry, world.

euronews.com

Metsola: Australia, New Zealand could be next EU 'associated members'

Metsola tells Euronews pitch for “associate membership” with Canada will strengthen cooperation with like-minded countries and incite new ones. #EuropeToday

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Midterms may show Trump not on the ballot means reality sets in for members of the GOP. But the circus for who will be the new Trump is just starting to rev up. And for these folks, this is real and important. Which says so much about the American people.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

DOGE cost taxpayers $9.5 billion paying federal workers not to work. And any actual savings they found were fairly small, with many remaining controversial. But let's not let reality get in the way of fiction. By Trumps standards, this was a raging success.

dailykos.com

DOGE burned nearly $10B so federal employees wouldn’t work

So much for cutting government “waste” …

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Congress Set to Increase Scrutiny of Under-Performing Programs Anyone else's head just boggling at the irony of this statement? Especially on a day when the House recessed early to avoid voting on an impeachment?

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Just talking out loud, but if the arch gets built, how much damage would a shoulder launched rocket cause? 2 or 3? Just fleshing out a possible story idea.....

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The changes the EU is making in terms of security and coalescing around their common security need, now including looking at Canada as an associate state, are likely good things. It's a damn shame it all came at the expense of the United States' relationships with so many past friends and allies.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Federal Employees Were Paid $9.5 Billion Not to Work in 2025 Under DOGE Effort If this had been done under Obama or Biden you can imagine the GOP outrage. Here, because Trump did it, not so much. Crickets.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Beef prices have soared up to 30 percent in the past few years. Oil products going up and up. AI data centers sucking power and water, electronics prices up and at whose expense? Wait, I thought the 2024 election was partially won on promises of lower prices. CPI highest in a long time.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

So, is closing the Kennedy Center Trumps way of saying "If I can't have my way, you can't have it" with something that isn't even his? Most folks stop playing that game in middle school.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Come on, where are the "Breakfast at Bernie's" memes?

Photo of Mitch McConnell in a wheelchair upon his return to teh Senate

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In evaluating Trump and his cronies, remember the good nuns... Show me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are.

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John McGing @jmcging.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

One AI company said their truth - Stop Hiring Humans. It's the best way to maximize profit's I guess. But if humans don't make a living, who is paying taxes and spending money to buy their products or services? Might be great for short term profit but as a business strategy seems fatally flawed.

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