Simply Jeff
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I'm desperately trying to finish my first novel. I think I'll need to supplement my retirement funds for the next few years.
Any pronoun but it.
Any pronoun but it.
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Pamela Jo Bondi, doing her part to help an administration that calls itself, with a seemingly straight face, "The Most Transparent in American History."
December 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Pamela Jo Bondi, doing her part to help an administration that calls itself, with a seemingly straight face, "The Most Transparent in American History."
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Today I want to share with you a statement by former federal judge Mark L. Wolf explaining why he resigned from the federal bench in early November. I found it sobering and troubling. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/winner-of-this-weeks-joseph-welch
December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Today I want to share with you a statement by former federal judge Mark L. Wolf explaining why he resigned from the federal bench in early November. I found it sobering and troubling. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/winner-of-this-weeks-joseph-welch
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Are those "MANY GREAT LEGAL SCHOLARS" in the room with you right now, Piggy?
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Are those "MANY GREAT LEGAL SCHOLARS" in the room with you right now, Piggy?
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"Do you know how fast you were going."
"We're looking at that very strongly."
"Where are you headed?"
"We'll have something on that in about two weeks."
"Do you know why I pulled you over?"
"That's a nasty question."
"We're looking at that very strongly."
"Where are you headed?"
"We'll have something on that in about two weeks."
"Do you know why I pulled you over?"
"That's a nasty question."
November 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"Do you know how fast you were going."
"We're looking at that very strongly."
"Where are you headed?"
"We'll have something on that in about two weeks."
"Do you know why I pulled you over?"
"That's a nasty question."
"We're looking at that very strongly."
"Where are you headed?"
"We'll have something on that in about two weeks."
"Do you know why I pulled you over?"
"That's a nasty question."
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
1.33 million active duty personnel in the military. $130 million works out to be about $97 dollars per person.
October 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
1.33 million active duty personnel in the military. $130 million works out to be about $97 dollars per person.
I guess she didn't google it.
Was waiting to see how Olivia Reingold (who Oliver's piece destroyed almost as much as Bari Weiss) would respond, and you can see the tweet below which also shows she either did not watch his piece, or just didn't understand it, since he actually addresses this point directly.
October 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I guess she didn't google it.
How does a government that is attacking a minority convince its people not to attack another minority. Antisemitism can't be fought by bigots.
October 8, 2025 at 10:22 PM
How does a government that is attacking a minority convince its people not to attack another minority. Antisemitism can't be fought by bigots.
I'm trying to wrap my head around the thinking of the man who sold his car in anticipation of the rapture. Did he think that he would be able to use the cash upstairs?
September 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I'm trying to wrap my head around the thinking of the man who sold his car in anticipation of the rapture. Did he think that he would be able to use the cash upstairs?
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"history is also going to remember the cowards who definitely knew better but still let things happen—whether it was for money, convenience, or just comfort. Use ... the only phrase that can genuinely make a weak bully go away: F**k you. Make me.”" www.pajiba.com/news/john-ol...
John Oliver Offers Four Defiant Words of Advice to Disney Over the Kimmel Situation
It works. Try it out, Bob Iger.
www.pajiba.com
September 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
"history is also going to remember the cowards who definitely knew better but still let things happen—whether it was for money, convenience, or just comfort. Use ... the only phrase that can genuinely make a weak bully go away: F**k you. Make me.”" www.pajiba.com/news/john-ol...
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Tell you what, it is a pretty beautiful experience to live in a house with someone who is roughly one million times braver than you.
September 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Tell you what, it is a pretty beautiful experience to live in a house with someone who is roughly one million times braver than you.
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200+ pages into a second draft, I'm thinking again about how the world of a novel (and the voice you write about it in) ideally gets stronger and stronger as you write. A problem I'm always thinking about: The day you're truly prepped to start writing a novel is probably the day you finish it.
September 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
200+ pages into a second draft, I'm thinking again about how the world of a novel (and the voice you write about it in) ideally gets stronger and stronger as you write. A problem I'm always thinking about: The day you're truly prepped to start writing a novel is probably the day you finish it.
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Next year, Americans will see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years.
Meanwhile, the six largest health insurers raked in more than $31 billion in net income last year.
Still not sure if we need Medicare for All?
Meanwhile, the six largest health insurers raked in more than $31 billion in net income last year.
Still not sure if we need Medicare for All?
September 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Next year, Americans will see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years.
Meanwhile, the six largest health insurers raked in more than $31 billion in net income last year.
Still not sure if we need Medicare for All?
Meanwhile, the six largest health insurers raked in more than $31 billion in net income last year.
Still not sure if we need Medicare for All?
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On this day in 1966, Star Trek first beamed into living rooms across America. None of us could have imagined then the journey it would set us on. And not just the cast and crew, but the millions of fans who would find hope, inspiration, and community in its vision of the future.
September 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
On this day in 1966, Star Trek first beamed into living rooms across America. None of us could have imagined then the journey it would set us on. And not just the cast and crew, but the millions of fans who would find hope, inspiration, and community in its vision of the future.
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Shouldn’t Alaska join this coalition?
Oh wait, no… sorry, that’s a silly suggestion.
#alaska #akleg
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Oh wait, no… sorry, that’s a silly suggestion.
#alaska #akleg
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Hawaii joins Oregon, California and Washington in formation of new health alliance
Just one day after Oregon, Washington and California announced the creation of a new health alliance, the state of Hawaii is now joining the coalition.
www.yahoo.com
September 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Shouldn’t Alaska join this coalition?
Oh wait, no… sorry, that’s a silly suggestion.
#alaska #akleg
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Oh wait, no… sorry, that’s a silly suggestion.
#alaska #akleg
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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RFK Jr. rolled out that old chestnut again about how healthy Americans were in the 60’s, so here’s a fact check.
In 1965:
-42% of American adults smoked; it’s 11% now.
-The infant morality rate was 24.7/1000; it’s 5.6/1000 now.
-Overall life expectancy was 70 years; it's about 77 years now.
In 1965:
-42% of American adults smoked; it’s 11% now.
-The infant morality rate was 24.7/1000; it’s 5.6/1000 now.
-Overall life expectancy was 70 years; it's about 77 years now.
September 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr. rolled out that old chestnut again about how healthy Americans were in the 60’s, so here’s a fact check.
In 1965:
-42% of American adults smoked; it’s 11% now.
-The infant morality rate was 24.7/1000; it’s 5.6/1000 now.
-Overall life expectancy was 70 years; it's about 77 years now.
In 1965:
-42% of American adults smoked; it’s 11% now.
-The infant morality rate was 24.7/1000; it’s 5.6/1000 now.
-Overall life expectancy was 70 years; it's about 77 years now.
Boots is refusing to allow me to exercise this morning. How can I cope?
September 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Boots is refusing to allow me to exercise this morning. How can I cope?
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*snort*
August 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
*snort*
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You're not going to believe this but Susan Collins is "extremely alarmed"
August 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
You're not going to believe this but Susan Collins is "extremely alarmed"
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Republicans are trying to redraw congressional district lines to keep their grip on Congress in the midterms and beyond.
Voters should pick their politicians, not the other way around.
Get involved with the @democraticredistricting.com as they fight back: bit.ly/3HJ1ayW
Voters should pick their politicians, not the other way around.
Get involved with the @democraticredistricting.com as they fight back: bit.ly/3HJ1ayW
August 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Republicans are trying to redraw congressional district lines to keep their grip on Congress in the midterms and beyond.
Voters should pick their politicians, not the other way around.
Get involved with the @democraticredistricting.com as they fight back: bit.ly/3HJ1ayW
Voters should pick their politicians, not the other way around.
Get involved with the @democraticredistricting.com as they fight back: bit.ly/3HJ1ayW