Derek A
@sondeerrf.bsky.social
Expert in sports, politics, and matters of opinion. Real Rams Fan. I post a LOT during Rams games and elections.
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Derek A
@sondeerrf.bsky.social
· Jan 21
Donald Trump Is at War with America
He sees himself as a wartime president.
www.thebulwark.com
I found this a good read. Much needed. Perhaps giving Trump a little too much “3D chess” credit but I think it captures how Trump views the world and his power.
www.thebulwark.com/p/donald-tru...
www.thebulwark.com/p/donald-tru...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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“The President sent his lawyer to negotiate a settlement with a convicted sex trafficker to provide cushy accommodation in exchange for her silence on his participation in said sex trafficking” is a cold description of the facts of an insane story that the media doesn’t find worthy of scrutiny
November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
“The President sent his lawyer to negotiate a settlement with a convicted sex trafficker to provide cushy accommodation in exchange for her silence on his participation in said sex trafficking” is a cold description of the facts of an insane story that the media doesn’t find worthy of scrutiny
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Breaking: Mike Johnson just announced that he'll swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva on Wednesday at 4pm ET.
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Breaking: Mike Johnson just announced that he'll swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva on Wednesday at 4pm ET.
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WSJ: Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James.
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
WSJ: Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James.
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
The vindication McQuaide must be feeling right now…
Rams waive LS Alex Ward, sign LS Jake McQuaide from practice squad to active roster www.therams.com/news/rams-wa...
Rams waive LS Alex Ward, sign LS Jake McQuaide from practice squad to active roster
The Los Angeles Rams have waived long snapper Alex Ward and signed long snapper Jake McQuaide from their practice squad to their active roster.
www.therams.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The vindication McQuaide must be feeling right now…
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Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
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Harm to SNAP recipients, federal workers, and others is real. In a normal democracy it’d make sense to prioritize reducing that harm in the short term.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
two contradictory ideas that i hold in my head at the same time: 1) i think the threat to both SNAP recipients and federal workers is significant enough now that even bad deals are worth making to prevent further harm, and, 2) everyone who caves now should retire in shame
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Harm to SNAP recipients, federal workers, and others is real. In a normal democracy it’d make sense to prioritize reducing that harm in the short term.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
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The Democratic Party leaders, Schumer and Jeffries, oppose the deal, but because Schumer is an especially ineffective leader, it may go through anyway.
wapo.st/3WNtaVV
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Senate takes key vote toward ending government shutdown
The deal that split Democrats doesn’t extend expiring ACA subsidies. If a bill passes the Senate, it needs the House to approve and President Donald Trump on board.
wapo.st
November 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The Democratic Party leaders, Schumer and Jeffries, oppose the deal, but because Schumer is an especially ineffective leader, it may go through anyway.
wapo.st/3WNtaVV
wapo.st/3WNtaVV
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Comment online! Staff keeps track of online comments as well as calls. It really does matter. Go to this link, click on "Choose a Senator" It takes 3-5 minutes. Brief statement that you endorse them standing firm on requiring reinstatement of ACA subsidies. www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
U.S. Senate: Contacting U.S. Senators
www.senate.gov
November 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Comment online! Staff keeps track of online comments as well as calls. It really does matter. Go to this link, click on "Choose a Senator" It takes 3-5 minutes. Brief statement that you endorse them standing firm on requiring reinstatement of ACA subsidies. www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
THE RAMS DIDN’T HAVE A SINGLE PENALTY!!!
5/5 in the redzone!!
5/5 in the redzone!!
November 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
THE RAMS DIDN’T HAVE A SINGLE PENALTY!!!
5/5 in the redzone!!
5/5 in the redzone!!
Damnit that’s fucked up. I wanted the Rams to try a FG. But the Niners just suuuuuxk that much.
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Damnit that’s fucked up. I wanted the Rams to try a FG. But the Niners just suuuuuxk that much.
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20.......
Matthew Stafford's past 5 games:
19 touchdowns
0 interceptions
19 touchdowns
0 interceptions
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 AM
20.......
Rams are 5/5 in the redzone. Think about that. It’s been the missing piece. On the road vs a division rival that is playing great offense. 5/5 in the redzone. That’s unbelievable
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Rams are 5/5 in the redzone. Think about that. It’s been the missing piece. On the road vs a division rival that is playing great offense. 5/5 in the redzone. That’s unbelievable
I need Tae to be okay. But all this means is Puka is the WR in 13 personnel
Rams WR Davante Adams QUESTIONABLE with a back
November 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I need Tae to be okay. But all this means is Puka is the WR in 13 personnel
What an AMAZING play on the ball by Forbes!!! The PBU would have been enough but he kept his focus AND got the pick!!
November 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
What an AMAZING play on the ball by Forbes!!! The PBU would have been enough but he kept his focus AND got the pick!!
Every single time the Rams have answered. Every single time. That’s MY Rams
November 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Every single time the Rams have answered. Every single time. That’s MY Rams
Rams special teams just might win this
November 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Rams special teams just might win this
Way to RESPOND RAMS!! Back to 14 points. Whew
November 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Way to RESPOND RAMS!! Back to 14 points. Whew
Damnit Rams have me cheering for Parkinsons.
November 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Damnit Rams have me cheering for Parkinsons.
McVay shot his wad to start the game. It wasn’t enough. That last drive to end the half having to punt. Super Bowl Rams team scored there.
November 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
McVay shot his wad to start the game. It wasn’t enough. That last drive to end the half having to punt. Super Bowl Rams team scored there.
Rams are in a TOUGH situation. Niners can easily flip momentum here.
November 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Rams are in a TOUGH situation. Niners can easily flip momentum here.
All gas no breaks McVay!!
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
All gas no breaks McVay!!
ONE PUNCH LANDMAN STRIKES AGAIN!!
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
ONE PUNCH LANDMAN STRIKES AGAIN!!
I knew Puka was gonna score the minute I saw those blocks set up. All gas no brakes fellas
November 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I knew Puka was gonna score the minute I saw those blocks set up. All gas no brakes fellas