Bud McLaughlin
@budd33.bsky.social
Journalist; Auburn grad; old, blue guy in red state; lover of all things Springsteen; Philly Phanatic; husband of one; father of three; grandfather of 9.
Thomas Payne's "American Crisis" words ring true today - "These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman."
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Thomas Payne's "American Crisis" words ring true today - "These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman."
As someone who has been in the profession since 1978, I was appalled at the lack of support for Catherine Lucey ... it's unconscionable.
November 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
As someone who has been in the profession since 1978, I was appalled at the lack of support for Catherine Lucey ... it's unconscionable.
They're all afraid of their company losing WH privileges and then being fired ...
November 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
They're all afraid of their company losing WH privileges and then being fired ...
"Things happen" www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...
WATCH: Asked about Khashoggi murder, Trump says 'things happen' and MBS 'knew nothing about it'
President Donald Trump dismissed criticism of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying, "things happen."
www.pbs.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"Things happen" www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...
What does she say about Jan. 6?
Marjorie Taylor Greene: "I was called a traitor by a man that I fought for 6 years for. I gave him my loyalty for free. I've never owed him anything. Let me tell you what a traitor is -- a traitor is an American that serves foreign countries."
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
What does she say about Jan. 6?
If the "grab 'em by the p***y" statement wasn't a career killer, or the 34 felony convictions, or the JFK assassination claim of Cruz's father, or the birth certificate of Obama, or Stormy Daniels, or mocking the reporter or the, well, you get it - et cetera, et cetera, et cetera ...
I’m still thinking about “quiet, piggy.” No president should be able to speak to a member of the press that way and remain president. That moment encapsulates how vile, misogynistic, and horrible that man is.
November 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
If the "grab 'em by the p***y" statement wasn't a career killer, or the 34 felony convictions, or the JFK assassination claim of Cruz's father, or the birth certificate of Obama, or Stormy Daniels, or mocking the reporter or the, well, you get it - et cetera, et cetera, et cetera ...
Not just the economy, but our way of life and democracy are at stake!
I’m watching Trump live on MS lying about everything! He lied over and over again literally about everything he said. He’s an absolute joke and disgrace. He must be impeached. Democrats need to win back both chambers in 2026 or our economy we’ll be destroyed.
November 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Not just the economy, but our way of life and democracy are at stake!
Congressman @repmoskowitz.bsky.social is a national treasure and when he tag teams with @raskin.house.gov, it's awesome!!
Moskowitz during a hearing reads an excerpt from Kristi Noem's book where she talks about shooting her dog Cricket and says, "If we're get on high horse about animal cruelty I just want to make sure we apply that equally"
November 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Congressman @repmoskowitz.bsky.social is a national treasure and when he tag teams with @raskin.house.gov, it's awesome!!
Major outage affecting X, Truth Social, ChatGPT, Spotify and others. www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2...
Is X down? Cloudflare outage impacts ChatGPT, Spotify, more websites
Some websites were down as part of an outage with Cloudflare, an internet infrastructure platform.
www.usatoday.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Major outage affecting X, Truth Social, ChatGPT, Spotify and others. www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2...
Reposted by Bud McLaughlin
X down for thousands amid Cloudfare outage #TheHill
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X down for thousands amid Cloudfare outage
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November 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
X down for thousands amid Cloudfare outage #TheHill
Reposted by Bud McLaughlin
So, who didn't see this coming? @governor.ca.gov www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...
Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging California Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against California, Governor Gavin Newsom, and Attorney General Robert Bonta challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federa...
www.justice.gov
November 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
So, who didn't see this coming? @governor.ca.gov www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...
Wait! What? Ol’ Scratchy throat is off the rails again.
November 17, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Wait! What? Ol’ Scratchy throat is off the rails again.
Surveillance photos verify Scott Bessant's claims!
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Surveillance photos verify Scott Bessant's claims!
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Coons on Epstein files: "My hunch is that AG Bondi, having just been ordered on social media by the president to open an investigation into a series of high-profile Dems, will promptly say, 'No, there's an ongoing investigation, we can't disclose any of this,' and the president will back that up."
November 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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This is udderly (cattle-related pun) mind-blowing. How do they come up with these fairy tales and tell them with straight faces?
November 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This is udderly (cattle-related pun) mind-blowing. How do they come up with these fairy tales and tell them with straight faces?
An excellent piece by @mikenellis.bsky.social The Common Thread Between the Epstein Coverup and Trump’s Corrupt Pardons endlessurgency.com/p/the-common...
The Common Thread Between the Epstein Coverup and Trump’s Corrupt Pardons
Both expose how corrupt individuals protect themselves.
endlessurgency.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
An excellent piece by @mikenellis.bsky.social The Common Thread Between the Epstein Coverup and Trump’s Corrupt Pardons endlessurgency.com/p/the-common...
Is his name pronounced "moron?"
FOX NEWS: Do you believe that the number of people who came into the country illegally is one of the major factors that drove up housing prices?
FED GOV STEPHAN MIRAN: I absolutely believe that's the case
FED GOV STEPHAN MIRAN: I absolutely believe that's the case
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Is his name pronounced "moron?"
Well, this is pretty timely. www.newsweek.com/trump-drops-...
Trump admin blocks plan to force airlines to pay customers for delays
USDOT said it preferred to “allow airlines to compete on services and compensation they provide” rather than establish minimums.
www.newsweek.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Well, this is pretty timely. www.newsweek.com/trump-drops-...
@katiephang.bsky.social is my hero!!!
Phang: Because Todd Blanche, we know, is the loser of losers. Todd Blanche is the guy responsible for Donald Trump getting 34 felonies for which he was convicted.
So when I call Donald Trump convicted felon Donald Trump, that’s really an homage to Todd Blanche.
So when I call Donald Trump convicted felon Donald Trump, that’s really an homage to Todd Blanche.
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
@katiephang.bsky.social is my hero!!!
Life imitating art …
November 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Life imitating art …
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Platkin: They didn’t go to the mat to make sure people could eat. They didn’t go to the mat to make sure people could afford their health care. But they sure as hell made sure they could make hundreds of thousands of dollars on our backs based on some bogus theory of how they were harmed.
November 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Platkin: They didn’t go to the mat to make sure people could eat. They didn’t go to the mat to make sure people could afford their health care. But they sure as hell made sure they could make hundreds of thousands of dollars on our backs based on some bogus theory of how they were harmed.
Yee-ha!!!
November 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Yee-ha!!!
Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez was a unanimous choice in the National League Cy Young Voting ... he won every vote for second place!!
November 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez was a unanimous choice in the National League Cy Young Voting ... he won every vote for second place!!
But, yeah, Mamdani is a threat to New York City and will bring Sharia Law ...
November 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
But, yeah, Mamdani is a threat to New York City and will bring Sharia Law ...