Sam Litzinger
@samlitzinger.bsky.social
Mostly retired #journalist (ex-CBS News, ex-AP, etc). Master’s degree in #philosophy. Friend to #animals. Usually annoyed about something. Thank you for reading my posts.
https://www.samlitzinger.com/
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The eight Neville Chamberlains betrayed the thousands of government workers who have held out, the SNAP beneficiaries who have faced starvation, and the millions of Democrats who supported this fight. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Words & Phrases We Could Do Without
Forget ‘moderates.’ There are ‘fighters’ and there are ‘defeatists’
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The eight Neville Chamberlains betrayed the thousands of government workers who have held out, the SNAP beneficiaries who have faced starvation, and the millions of Democrats who supported this fight. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
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Blake 🐕
Adult male French Bulldog
Adoptable from Love & Second Chances (San Ramon, CA)
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/blake-79316715/ca/san-ramon/love-and-second-chances-ca1973/
Adult male French Bulldog
Adoptable from Love & Second Chances (San Ramon, CA)
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/blake-79316715/ca/san-ramon/love-and-second-chances-ca1973/
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Blake 🐕
Adult male French Bulldog
Adoptable from Love & Second Chances (San Ramon, CA)
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/blake-79316715/ca/san-ramon/love-and-second-chances-ca1973/
Adult male French Bulldog
Adoptable from Love & Second Chances (San Ramon, CA)
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/blake-79316715/ca/san-ramon/love-and-second-chances-ca1973/
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Davie told BBC staff he was 'proud' nearly a dozen times in call - but some think his departure was 'long overdue'
Davie told BBC staff he was 'proud' nearly a dozen times in call - but some think his departure was 'long overdue'
As he addressed his staff, the BBC's outgoing director-general Tim Davie sounded remarkably upbeat given the events of the last few days.
news.sky.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Davie told BBC staff he was 'proud' nearly a dozen times in call - but some think his departure was 'long overdue'
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I think everyone should leave twitter except Joyce Carol Oates and she should just torture Elon there forever.
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I think everyone should leave twitter except Joyce Carol Oates and she should just torture Elon there forever.
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Oh, so he totally stole the money
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Oh, so he totally stole the money
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Message to our friends from our hoomom. If able plz consider donating to a group that provides food for the beloved pets of people struggling right now. Our mum grew up very poor & remembers how hard it was to feed the family & their pet. Share some kindness. Love you all 🩷
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Message to our friends from our hoomom. If able plz consider donating to a group that provides food for the beloved pets of people struggling right now. Our mum grew up very poor & remembers how hard it was to feed the family & their pet. Share some kindness. Love you all 🩷
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🍃A cold wind's howling here! Any leaves left are whirling & whizzing & Nia's entranced! "Glad I'm inside, warm & safe," she says. We are too! That's what we want for all cats & kittens. Your support lets us rescue, house, feed & protect the vulnerable. www.rappcats.org.❤️
November 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🍃A cold wind's howling here! Any leaves left are whirling & whizzing & Nia's entranced! "Glad I'm inside, warm & safe," she says. We are too! That's what we want for all cats & kittens. Your support lets us rescue, house, feed & protect the vulnerable. www.rappcats.org.❤️
“Tur, rightfully so, was not going to let Kaine’s flippant remark pass. And she brought receipts.”
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A few months into its new era, ‘60 Minutes’ still feels like ‘60 Minutes’ - Poynter
Two fact-driven stories critical of Trump suggest that, even under new leadership, CBS News hasn’t changed its stripes. At least not yet.
www.poynter.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
“Tur, rightfully so, was not going to let Kaine’s flippant remark pass. And she brought receipts.”
www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
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Nice Veterans Day story by my friend Danny Freedman.
(Gift article)
The Volunteer Buglers Giving 24-Note Salutes
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/a...
(Gift article)
The Volunteer Buglers Giving 24-Note Salutes
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/a...
The Volunteer Buglers Giving 24-Note Salutes
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Nice Veterans Day story by my friend Danny Freedman.
(Gift article)
The Volunteer Buglers Giving 24-Note Salutes
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/a...
(Gift article)
The Volunteer Buglers Giving 24-Note Salutes
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/a...
“For Trump, Nothing Was Off Limits During the Shutdown
President Trump pressured Democrats by taking punishing actions no previous administration ever took during a shutdown.”
Now he knows this is a winning strategy to get enough Democrats to cave.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
President Trump pressured Democrats by taking punishing actions no previous administration ever took during a shutdown.”
Now he knows this is a winning strategy to get enough Democrats to cave.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
For Trump, Nothing Was Off Limits During the Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
“For Trump, Nothing Was Off Limits During the Shutdown
President Trump pressured Democrats by taking punishing actions no previous administration ever took during a shutdown.”
Now he knows this is a winning strategy to get enough Democrats to cave.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
President Trump pressured Democrats by taking punishing actions no previous administration ever took during a shutdown.”
Now he knows this is a winning strategy to get enough Democrats to cave.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
“An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to them”
apnews.com/article/shut...
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An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to them
A legislative package that could end the weekslong government shutdown leaves out any clear resolution on the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that have made private health insurance less cost...
apnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to them”
apnews.com/article/shut...
apnews.com/article/shut...
“Joyce Carol Oates owned Elon Musk on his own app. Now he’s mad, and the memes are great.
Strange beef, but OK.”
mashable.com/article/elon...
Strange beef, but OK.”
mashable.com/article/elon...
Joyce Carol Oates owned Elon Musk. Now he’s mad online.
Elon Musk is beefing with Joyce Carol Oates on social media, and it's hilariously strange.
mashable.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:52 AM
“Joyce Carol Oates owned Elon Musk on his own app. Now he’s mad, and the memes are great.
Strange beef, but OK.”
mashable.com/article/elon...
Strange beef, but OK.”
mashable.com/article/elon...
Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict
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Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict
President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out a jury’s finding in a civil lawsuit that he sexually abused writer E.
apnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict
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Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
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ZZ Top – La Grange (Asian Folk Metal Cover) | NiNi Music
YouTube video by Nini Music
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November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Bill to end government shutdown passes the Senate, heads to the House next for final vote
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Bill to end government shutdown passes the Senate, heads to the House next for final vote
The U.S. is closer to ending the government shutdown after a small group of mostly Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to move forward with reopening the government.
apnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Bill to end government shutdown passes the Senate, heads to the House next for final vote
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Deployment of West Virginia National Guard members in nation’s capital can continue, judge rules
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Deployment of West Virginia National Guard members in nation’s capital can continue, judge rules
A West Virginia state judge has allowed the continued deployment of more than 300 West Virginia National Guard members to Washington, D.C.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Deployment of West Virginia National Guard members in nation’s capital can continue, judge rules
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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it
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These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it
Eight senators are facing criticism from Democrats for their deal with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it
apnews.com/article/gove...
apnews.com/article/gove...
“Democrats Are So Angry, One Senator Faces Blowback From Her Daughter
Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire voted to move to end the shutdown. But her daughter Stefany Shaheen, a congressional candidate in their state, sharply criticized the deal.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire voted to move to end the shutdown. But her daughter Stefany Shaheen, a congressional candidate in their state, sharply criticized the deal.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Democrats Are So Angry, One Senator Faces Blowback From Her Daughter
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
“Democrats Are So Angry, One Senator Faces Blowback From Her Daughter
Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire voted to move to end the shutdown. But her daughter Stefany Shaheen, a congressional candidate in their state, sharply criticized the deal.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire voted to move to end the shutdown. But her daughter Stefany Shaheen, a congressional candidate in their state, sharply criticized the deal.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
“BBC resignations are a symbol of mounting pressure on public broadcasters in the Trump era
In the current political environment, public broadcasters are high-priority targets for right-wing media and politicians.”
www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/bbc-...
In the current political environment, public broadcasters are high-priority targets for right-wing media and politicians.”
www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/bbc-...
BBC resignations are a symbol of mounting pressure on public broadcasters in the Trump era
In the current political environment, public broadcasters are high-priority targets for right-wing media and politicians.
www.niemanlab.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
“BBC resignations are a symbol of mounting pressure on public broadcasters in the Trump era
In the current political environment, public broadcasters are high-priority targets for right-wing media and politicians.”
www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/bbc-...
In the current political environment, public broadcasters are high-priority targets for right-wing media and politicians.”
www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/bbc-...
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA