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Sam Litzinger

@samlitzinger.bsky.social
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Mostly retired #journalist (ex-CBS News, ex-AP, etc). Master’s degree in #philosophy. Friend to #animals. Usually annoyed about something. My audio obituary for CBS News Radio: on.soundcloud.com/6tMcY2ZIjYbefssAwm 
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 43m
Hunterston Data Centre would have 'horrendous' impact in North Ayrshire, protesters warn
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Hunterston Data Centre would have 'horrendous' impact in North Ayrshire, protesters warn
A planned data centre in North Ayrshire would have a "horrendous" impact on heritage and biodiversity, protesters have warned.
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 44m
There is no universe in which I will ever take someone named "Buck Sexton" seriously...
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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 1h
Ken Paxton told a group of conservative donors and lobbyists last week that Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas had hurt Paxton politically, according to an audio recording obtained by the @nytimes.com. @teddyschleifer.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/u...
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Ken Paxton, G.O.P. Nominee in Texas, Privately Said Trump’s Convention Hurt Him
Ken Paxton, one of the party’s top Senate candidates and a Trump loyalist, said that “everybody’s numbers dropped” after the event, according to audio obtained by The Times.
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 1h
"The Kennedy Center was solvent when Trump took over. Then its finances collapsed.
The Post examined 15 years of the institution’s financial records to see why it went south after the president took over." www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2h
I didn’t believe it at first, either. (via David Sacks)
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Dr Dave Hitchcock @davehitchcock.bsky.social · 2h
"AI has not rescued the humanities. What it has done is reveal, with unusual clarity, what happens when societies allow the institutions that cultivate judgement to erode."
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AI just made the case for philosophy majors; the humanities should not waste it - Oxford University Press
Sophie Goldsworthy, Global Academic Publisher, explores how AI companies hiring philosophers may have made a compelling case for the study of humanities disciplines.
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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 18h
Here's a $20 million order, paid for by CBP's Office of Public Affairs, awarded to LMD Agency for a national media campaign starting on Sept. 20. The first pro-Trump ad aired on Sept. 23. www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_A...
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70B06C26F00001137
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(11 months remain)
Unlinked Award
Awarding Agency
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Recipient
LMD AGENCY, INC.
5950 SYMPHONY WOODS RD STE 500
COLUMBIA, MD 21044-3592
UNITED STATES
Congressional District: MD-03
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CONT_IDV_70Z02323ACGRC0001_7008
Dates
Today
Start Date
Sep 20, 2026
Current End Date
Sep 19, 2027
Potential End Date
Sep 19, 2027
$ Award Amounts
$20.0 Million
Current Award Amount
$20.0 Million
Obligated Amount
$20.0 Million
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$0.00
Obligated Amount
$20,000,000.00
Current Award Amount
$20,000,000.00
Potential Award Amount
$20,000,000.00
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 9h
"The Student Journalists Who Never Let the Cornell Assault Case Go The student newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun, covered the allegations of rape at a fraternity party since they were first made in 2024 and led the reporting on the case." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/n...
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Students at Cornell Daily Sun Pursued Sexual Assault Case for Two Years (Gift Article)
The student newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun, covered the allegations of rape at a fraternity party since they were first made in 2024 and led the reporting on the case.
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 9h
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Retired and rescued: Old horses live out their final years at River Thunder Ranch
Michele Sleighel gave Pinto a fond smile as the horse dipped its head for a nuzzle. The 30-year-old retired therapy horse probably missed the children that used to pet him, she said.
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 10h
Inside McDonald’s push to have AI price your Big Mac - www.reuters.com/business/ins...
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Inside McDonald’s push to have AI price your Big Mac
McDonald’s is increasingly using artificial intelligence to guide menu prices across the U.S. and some global markets, a plan that aims to boost headquarters’ profit but risks alienating customers and...
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Cat Care Network of Central Iowa @catcarenetworkiowa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Sweet little Rosie is so loved by her family! They knew she was suffering 😿 so reached out for help. We worked together to get her to the vet… now she’s recovering from UTI 🙏 So many pet parents cannot afford easily treatable issues. There are so many ways to help in our local communities 🙏
A lovely slightly chonky tortoiseshell cat named Rosie lays on a vet exam table looking up at her offscreen owner whose hand is scritching her neck. Her ear is tipped from TNR after she was found roaming and brought inside. Rosie’s family has been a CCN client for years. Photo owned by CatCareNetwork.org
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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 10h
The exact moment I knew Republican attacks on Jack Smith were a colossal mistake.
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notthesameone2.bsky.social @notthesameone2.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🚨 Last call for Shrub, now under kill command. List for pulling so hard he passes out & being too excited. Super cute, adoptable, wiggly, friendly & social w/ staff, loves attn, bouncy, athletic, enthusiastic, young, neutered. Earned 2nd best behavior, tolerant & playful w/ dogs. Having GI issues.
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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 17h
FBI Director Kash Patel this week has faced the worst data breach in FBI history, a deputy who quit because Patel was doing too many unconstitutional things, and partied with a suspected double agent. And it's only Tuesday. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/the-disgra...
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The Disgrace and Danger of Kash Patel, Part II
A quick check-in on the FBI director's latest raft of scandals (including, of course, the bestiality).
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 11h
"Religious Scholars Met With Anthropic. What They Heard Stunned Them. In a series of private meetings, the company consulted religious scholars to help instill morality into its A.I. models — and make the case that Claude could be conscious." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u...
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Is Claude Conscious? Inside Anthropic’s Quest to Instill Morality Into Its A.I. Models (Gift Article)
In a series of private meetings, the company consulted religious scholars to help instill morality into its A.I. models — and make the case that Claude could be conscious.
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morgfairsdogs.bsky.social @morgfairsdogs.bsky.social · 15h
Brownie 255617 Listed TBK 10/1 #NYCACC #RescueOnly He is a cute 4 yr old Return from straycation after biting feet, legs & shoes of guests Social with staff Needs exp all adult home Help save Brownie! nycacc.app/browse/255617 #Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 11h
"appeared"? "As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator’s Accusation of Perjury Falls Apart A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u...
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Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falls Apart (Gift Article)
A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.
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MG🐕‍🦺💙🐸🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🇲🇽🇬🇱🇩🇰🇩🇪 @mothergoose104.bsky.social · 11h
🚨euth listed🚨 @mayor.nyc.gov You are doing so much good. Pls save lives by looking into the NYC ACC. Many dogs are being put down unnecessarily. The restoration of humanity needs to extend to animals as well. If we allow the needless destruction of animals we encourage cruelty. Please stop them!
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MG🐕‍🦺💙🐸🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🇲🇽🇬🇱🇩🇰🇩🇪 @mothergoose104.bsky.social · 11h
🚨euth listed🚨 @mayor.nyc.gov You are doing so much good. Pls save lives by looking into the NYC ACC. Many dogs are being put down unnecessarily. The restoration of humanity needs to extend to animals as well. If we allow the needless destruction of animals we encourage cruelty. Please stop them!
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notthesameone2.bsky.social @notthesameone2.bsky.social · 13h
🐾7-y/o Leapfrog 🐸 found after 2 weeks abandoned in an apt w/ Hopscotch (adopted) & Double Dutch (killed). Listed for jumping high in his kennel, hitting his head & hurting himself. In calm settings, he is snuggly, social & asks for attn & comfort. Foster offer by 10/01: nycacc.app#/browse/261618
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MG🐕‍🦺💙🐸🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🇲🇽🇬🇱🇩🇰🇩🇪 @mothergoose104.bsky.social · 11h
🚨euth listed🚨 @mayor.nyc.gov You are doing so much good. Pls save lives by looking into the NYC ACC. Many dogs are being put down unnecessarily. The restoration of humanity needs to extend to animals as well. If we allow the needless destruction of animals we encourage cruelty. Please stop them!
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@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 15h
This is how you write a headline about the Eric Schmitt hearing debacle. @rollingstone.com
MAGA Senator Humiliated After Attempt to Corner Jack Smith Backfires Comically
Sen. Eric Schmitt thought he was nailing the special counsel on a conspiracy theory — but he mixed up his basketball teams

By Jack Crosbie

September 29, 2026
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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 16h
No one appeared more mortified by Eric Schmitt’s humiliating blunder than Katie Britt.
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MAGA Senator Caught on Camera Watching Colleague Self-Combust
No one appeared more mortified by Sen. Eric Schmitt’s humiliating blunder than Katie Britt.
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morgfairsdogs.bsky.social @morgfairsdogs.bsky.social · 15h
Jollof 249778 Listed TBK 10/1 #NYCACC #RescueOnly He is an adorable 1 yr old puppy Has dermatitis, otitis externa & is overweight 🚑 Highly social w/staff Has resource guarding issues Save Jollof! nycacc.app/browse/249778 #Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 11h
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday banning local, state and federal law enforcement officers from using gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks to people. to.pbs.org/4AUIDXc
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Newsom signs California law banning officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks
In California, lawmakers passed at least two dozen bills this year seeking to fortify immigrants' rights, restrict cooperation with federal immigration agents and tighten regulations on immigrant dete...
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The Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 12h
It's a meme now.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 12h
100% should follow him around for the rest of what’s left of his political career. His 2028 VP hopes were dashed in two minutes and I love that for him.
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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 12h
Performative public lying is a hallmark of far right authoritarian parties
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 12h
"He claimed later that he was at another game,” Schmitt said. “Here’s the thing, my job is to ask the question, and if that’s what his answer is, that’s what his answer is.” Here's the thing, Senator, you're a moron... www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Senator’s basketball mix-up derails ‘gotcha’ moment at Jack Smith hearing
The gaffe by Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) quickly went viral, but several prominent MAGA influencers seemed not to notice his mistake.
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Senator Amy Klobuchar @klobuchar.senate.gov · 19h
Before calling someone a “dirtbag,” the Senator should have had his facts straight. An apology is in order. Glad one of us knew the difference between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes!
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Paul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 19h
This is gravitational lensing. Where the a bunch of galaxies are so, so massive they distort the fabric of spacetime itself, and bend the light from background galaxies billions of lightyears more distant.
From the source: "A massive galaxy cluster, made of many golden elliptical galaxies with the largest, brightest one in the centre. Heavily distorted orange galaxies appear all around the cluster, the largest concentrated in a large arc around the cluster's centre; these are images of very distant galaxies, created by gravitational lensing. A few galaxies are large and bluish-white in colour; bright, nearby stars are the same colour."
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 16h
Again, why are these people not in prison? WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security has tapped $20 million to pay for the campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump that have drawn widespread criticism... apnews.com/article/trum...
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Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads
DHS has tapped $20 million to pay for campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump.
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scott b. weingart @scottbot.net · 22/09/2026
Join my team! Help us figure out how to be as careful stewards of today's born-digital archives of state as we've been for physical archives over the last 200 years. Seeking experience in digital archives/collections/preservation, or related cultural heritage work. Due 10/6. Up to $91k.
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Born-Digital Collections Coordinator #00220 - Richmond, Virginia, United States
Title: Born-Digital Collections Coordinator #00220 State Role Title: Library Specialist III Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience up to $91,080 Pay Band: 5 Agency: The Library of Virginia Locatio...
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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 16h
I spent the full hour on NPR/@wbur.org's "On Point" in conversation with Meghna Chakrabarti on this year's very strong El Niño event--which is expected reach record intensity by Nov--and the broader context surrounding it, as well as local-to-global impacts.
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How the 'super' El Niño will shape the global climate
El Niño has become an annual global climate phenomenon. But this year, scientists are warning of a record-setting 'super' El Niño. What that could mean for the weather everywhere on planet earth.
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 16h
Very glad to be proven wrong in my skepticism... "As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator’s Accusation of Perjury Falters A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u...
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As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator’s Accusation of Perjury Falters (Gift Article)
A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 16h
Mike Johnson is an example of "super stupid intelligence"...
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 16h
I guess #radio really is dead... "NPR, the quintessential audio news brand, adapts to a video-first future" www.niemanlab.org/2026/09/npr-...
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NPR, the quintessential audio news brand, adapts to a video-first future
NPR’s new chief content officer Nadine Zylstra on how the public media company acquired Machine Gods — which she thinks can be “the Car Talk of AI.”
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Trump/GOP corruption threatens the world @we-are-toast.bsky.social · 18h
Asked Google AI did Schmitt hoist himself on his own petard?; "Yes, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) suffered a major backfire during a September 29, 2026, Senate Judiciary Committee hearing when an attempt to trap former special counsel Jack Smith collapsed over a mix-up regarding basketball teams."
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morgfairsdogs.bsky.social @morgfairsdogs.bsky.social · 18h
Layla 263417 Kill Command #NYCACC #RescueOnly She is a shy 5 yr old Has CIRDC 🚑 Highly fearful Has recently allowed contact with familiar handler Needs exp all adult home Save Layla! #Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt
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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 19h
Hahahahaha come on! If you ever wanted a better example of MAGA media presenting an alternate universe to its base, you'd be hard pressed to find one.
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 18h
"The exchanges between OpenAI employees and executives — which have not been previously reported — were part of a pattern where the San Francisco company did not prioritize security, according to employees and independent security researchers." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/t...
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OpenAI Ignored Employees’ Warnings About Safely Testing A.I. Models (Gift Article)
Employees and security researchers said they had cautioned the company on safely testing its A.I. models and strengthening its corporate infrastructure, but OpenAI did not listen.
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Mediaite @mediaite.com · 19h
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused Democrats of being “incredibly disingenuous,” saying they do “360s on every single policy position they have.”
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 19h
A Doctor Who episode generated entirely by AI 'was pretty good,' BBC director-general Matt Brittin has said
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'It was pretty good': BBC chief backs entirely AI generated Doctor Who episode
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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 19h
Republican-aligned groups are on track to pour more than $300 million into Ken Paxton’s campaign in a bid to defeat James Talarico.
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MAGA Candidate’s Campaign Descends Into $300M Money Pit Disaster
Republican-aligned groups are on track to pour more than $300 million into Ken Paxton’s campaign.
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omallj.bsky.social @omallj.bsky.social · 20h
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omallj.bsky.social @omallj.bsky.social · 20h
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 19h
What do you want to bet that none of the major news organizations report on this debacle?
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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 19h
The Schmitt thing is onion layers of dumb. Even if Smith had gone to a game in Atlanta it's still an insane leap from that to he was secretly meeting Willis. And chose to use a basketball game as an elaborate cover? Talking to Willis wouldn't necessarily be improper anyway!
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Your Internet Friend Tom Tomorrow @tomtomorrow.bsky.social · 21h
this was an insane moment, ending with Schmitt calling him a dirtbag.
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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 19h
Senator Schmitt should be embarrassed to be alive at this point...
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