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dad, grandpa, parents Canadian, retired 15+ yrs, UMich grad, very liberal, public schools 30 years, ice hockey 30 yrs, autocross 20 yrs, genealogy 30+ years/mainly Scottish....

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 04/10/2026
Tim Snyder: The term that I came up with… is superpower suicide. I just can’t see an example of a major country losing so much power so quickly as the United States under Trump. We’ve encouraged our enemies and we’ve made our allies not trust us.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"Women are TOO EMOTIONAL to be president!!!!!"
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Biased Curation @biasedcuration.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
☝️👇Found it (or something to lead us to “it” - perhaps add an SH in front of that 😝) bsky.app/profile/moll...
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/08/2026
RFK Jr compares gender-affirming care for minors to "letting kids drink and drive"
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Anu @nofirstorder.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
A few clips of RFK’s brain rot drivel gave me a headache. 😣 @atrupar.com sits through these unhinged broadcasts so we don’t have to. Listening to that voice and that level of quackery demands 100 proof liquor, but coffee works too. Back his sanity: Venmo: @atrupar Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/atrupar
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Aaron Rupar
Independent journalist and publisher of the Public Notice newsletter. Your support makes my work possible, including all the clipping I do across my social media channels.
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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Steve Rattner @steverattner.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This morning's jobs report was shockingly negative. Not only did the economy lose 23,000 jobs in July — the previous estimates for May and June were revised down by 103,000. These numbers are a major red flag indicating the labor market is weaker than previously thought.
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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Blue Bayou
YouTube video by Linda Ronstadt - Topic
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Chris Murphy alleged a pattern of pay-to-play politics, self-dealing, & controversial pardons that blurs the lines between public office & private gain...wealthy donors, special interests, foreign actors all have gained unprecedented access. Congress has failed to respond. youtu.be/hEfnuYIBDEw
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'The Pardons For..': Chris Murphy Lays Out Explosive '500 Days Of Corruption' Timeline Against Trump
YouTube video by Hook Global
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Yep. Do pass on!
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Beautiful rendition by Brandi and Sista Strings!!! Loved the longer version of the song. Makes me proud, but these days ... I don’t feel like much to celebrating. You too? youtu.be/5LZOhEGG-_o?...
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Brandi Carlile performs 'America the Beautiful' at the Statue of Liberty
YouTube video by ABC News
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Bill Madden @maddenifico.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
This is what humility, decency, and integrity looks like. If we fight like hell and are able to stop Trump's Nazification of America — Jack Smith is EXACTLY the kind of patriot we need as our next attorney general.
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Reagan’s last speech: on Immigrants! “Thanks to each wave of new arrivals we are a nation forever young, bursting with energy & new ideas, vital to our future as a nation. If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.” www.youtube.com/shorts/J5upA...
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Ronald Reagan's last speech on what made America great. 🎥 Credit: @nowthis
YouTube video by 1990 Institute
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Clip going viral. Kansas Senator crickets when asked, "Just give me one example of where there was some level of fraud that the Save America Act would have prevented that would have altered an election." www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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WATCH: GOP Senator Blanks When Asked to Name ‘One Example’ of Election Fraud Trump’s SAVE America Act ‘Would’ve Prevented’
Roger Marshall was put on the spot when NBC News's Ryan Nobles asked for one example of voter fraud that Donald Trump's SAVE America Act would have prevented.
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Melissa Ryan @melissaryan.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
SCOTUS is no longer a legitimate institution. If Democrats actually want to keep power when we win it again, cleaning house and reforming that shithole of a court has to be priority #1.
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Acting AG Todd Blanche's principal focus lately has been lining up support on Capitol Hill ahead of his upcoming Senate confirmation hearings, But trump's controversial former defense attorney has more troubles than lining up 51 votes. www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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Todd Blanche hit with state bar complaint backed by 101 former judges
Traditionally, when judges step down from the bench, they focus on retirement activities. In the Trump era, things sure are different.
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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Ann @ann.sheshed.rocks · 15/06/2026
Strong women threaten weak men! #SheShed
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Kitt @kthln.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Brandon Bussi is the feel good story of the hockey season. Undrafted, claimed off of waivers, NHL debut at 27 years old, and has only played 43 games in the league (regular and post seasons combined). Gets the SHUTOUT in game 6 to win Carolina the Cup.
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Washington DC forecast tomorrow for trumps UFC extravaganza is iffy to not the best!
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Watch Live: Scaffolding goes up at Kennedy Center as crews prepare to remove Trump's name. www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/t...
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Watch Live: Scaffolding goes up at Kennedy Center as crews expected to remove Trump's name
President Donald Trump’s name is is expected to be removed from the exterior of the Kennedy Center.
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Primary today. Earlyvoting started in mid-May, Dems ballots have been particularly high. "He has a prohibitive lead." "They can't attack his popular policies, so they're going to attack him [personally] over & over again." Maine has voted against trump three times. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Will Graham Platner's tattoo, sexting scandals impact Maine primary?
Graham Platner is still expected to win the Maine Senate Democratic primary. But can he keep his momentum through another controversy?
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
THE LINCOLN PROJECT's latest. 1 1/2". Must watch. "You played by the rules, and then Republicans changed them." Top comment: "Perfect campaign ad!" Do share. youtu.be/GH8RUQe9T-8?...
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Played by the Rules
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
"Although sources said a ribbon cutting is planned, it's unclear whether the bridge will actually open to traffic after it takes place.....Canada has paid for the $4.7 billion bridge's construction and is expected to recoup the costs through toll fees." www.freep.com/story/news/l...
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Sources: Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon-cutting to take place Friday
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor is set for a ribbon-cutting Friday, two sources with knowledge of the event said.
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Remove Trump’s Ludicrously Unqualified & Massively Dangerous National Intelligence Director act.indivisible.org/sign/remove-...
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Remove Trump’s Ludicrously Unqualified & Massively Dangerous National Intelligence Director
Trump just appointed his political attack dog, Bill Pulte, as acting Director of National Intelligence. Pulte has absolutely no experience in national intelligence, and was clearly offered the job bas...
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
At a staff meeting, Scott Pelley accused Weiss of “murdering” “60 Minutes,”. Others at the meeting applauded. “60 Minutes” , the most successful news broadcast in history, is being dismantled because Trump doesn’t want America to know the truth. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-murder...
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Who Murdered "60 Minutes"?
Hint: It wasn't its renowned correspondents or former executive producer. And it certainly wasn't the viewing public.
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
NBC News "Around 2,000 U.S. diplomats have left the Foreign Service over the last year, either through layoffs or forced retirements, taking with them decades of institutional knowledge, experience in crisis response, and highly specialized language skills." trump's America alone!
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Dropped out of college (Michigan), went to work at a Detroit auto plant [that was an education], bought a 1971 Duster like this (no fake hood scoops). did go back to Michigan for a couple of degrees, but lots of stories with, about and in this car.
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
There is no rationale for Gordie’s bridge not being already open. It is economically important to Michigan and the region. Pete says he only reason it is not open comes from political corruption oozing from the White House. youtu.be/-Ax9FEbo1JM?...
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Pete Buttigieg on the Gordie Howe International Bridge | 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference #MPC26
YouTube video by Detroit Regional Chamber
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Yeah why? Looks so contrived. Like the gold trinkets on the walls.
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The reason for targeting California billionaires [one-time 5 percent wealth tax] is their wealth has grown faster than anyone else’s...As a result, taxing billionaires can both raise substantial revenue and restore tax progressivity at the very top. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-logic-...
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The Logic of Taxing Great Wealth
Starting with California's Billionaires
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
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mikey52 @mikey52.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
On this Memorial Day, as we remember the brave Americans who fought and died to protect our rights and way of life, isn’t it astounding we have a White House intent on interfering with Constitutional guarantee of our Right to Vote!
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 23/05/2026
Zelenskyy: "Ukraine is fighting for its life, for its independence and for the Europe that has lived in peace the longest, that protects people, life & culture, & that, thanks to this protection, plays a truly global role’ ‘Ukraine's place in the European Union must also be complete – full & equal’
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Zelenskyy: Ukraine must have "full and equal" place in EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy insists that Ukraine must become a full member of the EU and rejected the idea of “associate membership”.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Donald Trump thinking he could engage in a battle of wits with Stephen Colbert shows how Donald is a profoundly stupid, tacky, and immature buffoon with ZERO self-awareness. This is so cringe on so many levels.
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