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Barry Lyons

@lyonsnyc.bsky.social
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I like to write on a variety of subjects. You can find pieces on the Beatles, the Indiana Jones movies, Thomas Berger, the Second Amendment, the true meaning of "Trump Derangement Syndrome," and a eulogy for a mourning dove here: lyonsnyc.medium.com/follow

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resistance247.bsky.social @resistance247.bsky.social · 23h
A drunk leading the armed forces and who can barely do a pull up…so on point for a MAGAt man
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 30/09/2026
The 0.1% own 15% of all the wealth while 50% are basically broke. That is how societies die. www.wsj.com/economy/the-...
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The Gap Between the Rich and the Very, Very Rich Is Getting Wider
The 0.1% are worth $28 trillion, or about 15% of the nation’s total wealth. The average wealth for a household in this group is over $200 million.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It's one thing to be so incredibly incompetent as Eric Schmitt that your dramatic "GOTCHA" moment falls apart in real time. It is quite another thing to be so incredibly dishonest as Eric Schmitt that you then go on a right-wing show and pretend it didn't happen. "My job is to ask the questions."😜
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Bob Geiger @bobgeiger.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Two million fewer international travelers than in 2025. Shocker. Hard to believe more people aren't rushing to visit a country ruled by an insane, racist, convicted-felon pedophile and that leads the world in gun violence. www.thedailybeast.com/allies-refus...
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Allies Refuse to Visit U.S. in ‘Mind-Boggling’ Collapse Under Trump
The U.S. is on pace to welcome 2 million fewer international visitors than last year.
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This 👇
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: "History teaches that the rule of law is rarely destroyed all at once. It's often weakened by attacks on the institutions and the public servants sworn to uphold it. Since January 2025, we have witnessed precisely such an effort."
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Two Schmitt staffers realizing this might be their last day.
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Canadian Bacon @tashaneedshelp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Walking straight into traffic, for my mental health.
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Salty MacTavish @saltymactavish.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Before AI comes for us, I need you to know *sound of modem dialup*
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Gen Un-Seasoned @gensibayan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The worst part about having plans is the being awake
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gibbonstom.bsky.social @gibbonstom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Trump has said the Iran war is almost over at least 60 times. It's been 212 days. 19 service members are dead, 800+ wounded, $43 billion gone. We counted every broken promise with @votevets.org.
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MadGreek 🧿 @madgreek2024.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What did we learn today? That Jack Smith is a Caitlin Clack fan and that Senator Eric Schmitt is a dirtbag! The senator mistook the Atlanta Hawks for the Iowa Hawkeyes and tried to accuse Jack Smith of perjury. Epic fail. I'm still a fan of Jack Smith. A real American patriot. 🇺🇸
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khwalz @khwalz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I think I'm in love with Jack Smith. Don't tell my boyfriend. Oh, heck, he's probably in love with him, too.
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Rob @rob9735.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Then resign 
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DJ Uncle Fishbits @unclefishbits.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I will say, when you think you've cornered someone and it blows up in your face in spectacular fashion, there's no real buffer to the ego, and shit like this HURTS.
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M-A.Stay’Legit™️🇨🇦 @bagdmilksowhat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Incompetence of Republicans is Truly Astonishing. But this might be the best self-burn of the year 🔥🔥🔥
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power"
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Nathan Newman @nathansnewman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith prosecuting Trump once again in the court of public opinion. The GOP kangaroo court hearing he is speaking at is a good example of the assault on the rule of law he is talking about.
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Owen Barcala @obarcala.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Very funny to try to attack Smith by making him out to be, like, a superhero that travels the world convicting corrupt presidents
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Wait. Which country is he talking about?
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GlacierLil1776 @glacierlily.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our country is being sold off to the highest $bidder by a Bankrupt Casino 🎰 Owner and his Republican Party. 💰 🧺 youtu.be/5umiMThrlsA.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I know Rahm Emanuel. I worked with him for years in the Clinton administration, and then when he was Obama’s chief of staff. Rahm Emanuel represents everything that’s been wrong about the Democratic Party for the last 30+ years. Be warned. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-rahm…
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NO 👇 LIES DETECTED......
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 28/09/2026
Phoebe Bridgers has banned phones from all stops on her 45-date Lost Tour, forcing fans to be fully present in the moment. She pushed concertgoers "to not miss out on the reality of our own experiences," writes Lindsay Zoladz, our pop music critic.
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How Phoebe Bridgers’s Phone Ban Changes the Concert Experience
Phoebe Bridgers banned phones from her tour, forcing — or allowing — fans to be fully present in the moment.
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Here's Trump saying tariff money is the Republicans' "income" and they can do what they want with it. The Republican Party is a Mafia-style gang, not a political organization.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Our tax dollars are being spent to indulge the fantasies and to soothe the fragile ego of a narcissistic sociopath who is falling deeper and deeper into psychosis.
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Bookshelfie ⭐️ @bookshelfie.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#booksky
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Isn't it nice when there's something we can ALL agree on? #ReleaseTheUnredactedEPSTEIN-Files
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Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Our system of governance derives its legitimacy from the consent of the governed. When public servants use propaganda to manipulate the people they are supposed to serve in order to MANUFACTURE that consent, our SERVANTS soon become our MASTERS. Your tax dollars paid for this ad.
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Rick Hasen @rickhasen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Cough…John Roberts did this…cough
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Barry Lyons @lyonsnyc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"The Supreme Court, with its three Trump-appointed justices, has made it clear that the president will never be punished in a courtroom for his multiple high crimes and misdemeanors." www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
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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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Barry Lyons @lyonsnyc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"Fellow journalists: We need fewer 'think pieces' and more 'this man cannot think' articles." www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
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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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Barry Lyons @lyonsnyc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Trump is deranged; there are people who nonetheless admire him; therefore, Trump's admirers suffer from "Trump Derangement Syndrome." I see nothing wrong or inaccurate about this syllogism. lyonsnyc.medium.com/trump-derang...
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“Trump Derangement Syndrome”
The true meaning of the expression
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Would pay $100 to see these Muscular Christians run a mile in under ten minutes.
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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“Muscular Christianity” means that when when you’re glazing the serial predator president who deports refugee children, executes fishermen, and builds idols to himself, you TYPE REALLY HARD.
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Kathy Love @kathylove.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I am no supporter of the cruel and corrupt Iranian regime, but it's hard to quarrel with his account of the deal, and it would be interesting to know what the new proposed deal looks like. Far less attractive to the US than the old deal, I'm sure, but that's what happens when you lose a war.
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gerrylev.bsky.social @gerrylev.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Unfortunately, it is the Iranians that are correct. Trump has made a mess of this. It will go down as one of the biggest blunders in US history.
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D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
📌The first Democrat who runs this ad wins: "I hate these endless political ads as much as you. They are a cancer. That is why I am running to overturn Republicans' anti-American Citizens United ruling that allows dark money to clog our airways and ruin your valuable time and entertainment."
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The Wolfpack @wolfpack11720.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"However much you deny the truth, the truth goes on existing." ~ George Orwell @mluckovich.bsky.social
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Drew Folkestad @drewfolkestad.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
My house hasn’t burned down since I got insurance. Why am I putting $ into this risk pool??
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Scott Stein @sstein.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"You say you bought this treadmill three years ago?" "That is correct." "And you never used it?" "No." "This picture here... clothes are hanging from it? Is that true?" "Yes." "Your Honor, we seek the death penalty."
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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I feel you, Daniel L
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Jill Stein sure can sell Kool-Aid, but she can’t spell it.
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 25/09/2026
Portrait of marital bliss
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I hope Zohran Mamdani thanked Benjamin Netanyahu for his UN speech, which only made Mamdani more likable. Even a gift basket would be nice.
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Brent Terhune @brentterhune.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Lauren Boebert Allegations
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Every bit of this 👇
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 24/09/2026
This belongs in the Smithsonian.
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 24/09/2026
Every conversation I’ve had with my MAGA relatives for the last ten years distilled into three sentences.
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