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Doug Matthews
@dougray-earl.bsky.social
Local government innovation, advocate for artists & musicians, broken-down soccer player, dad, husband, and keeper of donkeys and goats.

"A nation of sheep will always beget a government of wolves."
- Edward R. Murrow
So...maybe Trump can self-deport then?

The Trump family first came to the U.S. in 1885 when Friedrich Trump, Donald Trump's grandfather, immigrated from Kallstadt, Germany. He arrived in New York City at the age of 16.
October 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Also, from my time in Texas:
Manchaca (Man Shack)
Manor (May Nor)
Burnet (Burn It)
Guadalupe (Guada Loop)
...honestly after 10 years I lost count.
October 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Mackinac.
October 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The best City Manager I ever worked for was previously the base commander at MacDill AFB.
February 14, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Local government is still an option, and where you can still make an impact. Give it a look.
February 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Yep, and now they're pissed that the boomers are c*ckblocking them. Join the party.
December 20, 2023 at 11:18 PM
GenX has been dealing with this sh*t since they were 35. Welcome to the party, Millennials.
December 14, 2023 at 7:56 PM