Tom
@gouged-away.bsky.social
Dad, recovering tech guy, Chicago hockey fan, trying to make the world a better place but … WTF.
Lover of guacamole, chocolate, the Pixies, and port.
Lover of guacamole, chocolate, the Pixies, and port.
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We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
November 22, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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Hours before this he was bragging about how he supposedly aced a cognitive exam.
October 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Hours before this he was bragging about how he supposedly aced a cognitive exam.
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Preventing health care costs from exploding?
Reopening the government?
Lowering the cost of groceries?
Nope. Building himself a new $300 million ballroom.
Reopening the government?
Lowering the cost of groceries?
Nope. Building himself a new $300 million ballroom.
Leavitt: "At this moment in time, of course, the ballroom is really the president's main priority."
October 24, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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He first threatened sanctions on Jan 19 if Russia didn’t cease fire. He has threatened to impose them many times since then. It is now Oct 17. He has done nothing.
October 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 74 out of the last 86 days.
They have worked 12 days in 3 months.
Epstein Shutdown.
They have worked 12 days in 3 months.
Epstein Shutdown.
October 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 74 out of the last 86 days.
They have worked 12 days in 3 months.
Epstein Shutdown.
They have worked 12 days in 3 months.
Epstein Shutdown.
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Anatomy of Two Giant Deals: The U.A.E. Got Chips. The Trump Team Got Crypto Riches.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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Tulsi Gabbard revoked the clearances of 37 people yesterday: they “weaponized intelligence” by claiming Putin preferred Trump, she says.
The only problem is…there’s video of
Putin saying he wanted Trump. Here it is, along with a quick explainer of the latest bullshit in the Gabbard Files saga.
The only problem is…there’s video of
Putin saying he wanted Trump. Here it is, along with a quick explainer of the latest bullshit in the Gabbard Files saga.
August 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Tulsi Gabbard revoked the clearances of 37 people yesterday: they “weaponized intelligence” by claiming Putin preferred Trump, she says.
The only problem is…there’s video of
Putin saying he wanted Trump. Here it is, along with a quick explainer of the latest bullshit in the Gabbard Files saga.
The only problem is…there’s video of
Putin saying he wanted Trump. Here it is, along with a quick explainer of the latest bullshit in the Gabbard Files saga.
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August 12, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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Trump's hopeless tariffs confusion, explained by a historian
“He wants the society of the 1950s with the policies of the 1890s. But you literally don’t get the society of the 1950s without a comprehensive rejection of the policies of the 1890s, even by Republicans."
“He wants the society of the 1950s with the policies of the 1890s. But you literally don’t get the society of the 1950s without a comprehensive rejection of the policies of the 1890s, even by Republicans."
Trump's hopeless tariffs confusion, explained by a historian
"The president seems to believe he can impose prohibitively high tariffs *and* collect revenue, which you can’t do."
www.publicnotice.co
August 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Sex has seemingly never been less stigmatized or easier to procure. Why isn't Gen Z having more of it?
Are Young People Having Enough Sex?
Confronted with a Vegas buffet of carnality, Generation Z appears to be losing its appetite.
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July 15, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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going outside in the summer
July 15, 2025 at 3:31 AM
going outside in the summer
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Harrison Ford turns 83 today. Still the best celebrity Q&A in history. 💕
July 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Harrison Ford turns 83 today. Still the best celebrity Q&A in history. 💕
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As we celebrate this 4th of July, we must remember why we celebrate. It was on this day that our nation declared independence from a mad king who abused his power and the people of this land.
Just as in 1776, these grievances remain just as relevant today. Because in America, there are no kings.
Just as in 1776, these grievances remain just as relevant today. Because in America, there are no kings.
July 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
As we celebrate this 4th of July, we must remember why we celebrate. It was on this day that our nation declared independence from a mad king who abused his power and the people of this land.
Just as in 1776, these grievances remain just as relevant today. Because in America, there are no kings.
Just as in 1776, these grievances remain just as relevant today. Because in America, there are no kings.
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July 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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As the Islamic Republic of Iran just launched its fourth barrage of ballistic missiles, President Trump posts about the deal again.
June 24, 2025 at 3:49 AM
As the Islamic Republic of Iran just launched its fourth barrage of ballistic missiles, President Trump posts about the deal again.
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This war looks like it should end up being called the “Bullshitzkrieg,” because at this point, it pretty much seems to have been performative on all sides, especially on Trump’s. We should be grateful for that, but … WTAF.
June 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
This war looks like it should end up being called the “Bullshitzkrieg,” because at this point, it pretty much seems to have been performative on all sides, especially on Trump’s. We should be grateful for that, but … WTAF.
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It is hard to conceive of a more anti-American policy choice for US innovation and prosperity in the 21st century.
There are 2 previous historical cases of countries destroying their science and universities, crippling them for decades: Lysenkoism in the USSR and Nazi Germany. The Trump administration will be the 3rd.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
May 31, 2025 at 11:32 AM
It is hard to conceive of a more anti-American policy choice for US innovation and prosperity in the 21st century.
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Elon Musk's only real business, Tesla, receives the vast majority of its revenue from the single vehicle model that Elon Musk personally advocated against developing because he thought it was too "boring" (Model Y)
The dude was never great at business, but he has been washed for a solid decade now.
The dude was never great at business, but he has been washed for a solid decade now.
May 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Elon Musk's only real business, Tesla, receives the vast majority of its revenue from the single vehicle model that Elon Musk personally advocated against developing because he thought it was too "boring" (Model Y)
The dude was never great at business, but he has been washed for a solid decade now.
The dude was never great at business, but he has been washed for a solid decade now.
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But who cares about yesterday's lies?
You don't actually SOLVE the problem, because then you can’t use it again for your political agenda.
Like that wall we all heard about. One of Trump's many 2016 DAY ONE promises:
You don't actually SOLVE the problem, because then you can’t use it again for your political agenda.
Like that wall we all heard about. One of Trump's many 2016 DAY ONE promises:
May 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM
But who cares about yesterday's lies?
You don't actually SOLVE the problem, because then you can’t use it again for your political agenda.
Like that wall we all heard about. One of Trump's many 2016 DAY ONE promises:
You don't actually SOLVE the problem, because then you can’t use it again for your political agenda.
Like that wall we all heard about. One of Trump's many 2016 DAY ONE promises:
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Switching from Trump’s Amazon to the more diverse, equitable, and inclusive Costco is easier than you think. I made the switch. Now everything I need is delivered by Costco right to my door in two hours instead of two days - and without supporting oligarchs!
May 26, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Our task: To stop Trump from making the United States of America his ultimate bankruptcy, his ultimate failure.
May 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Our task: To stop Trump from making the United States of America his ultimate bankruptcy, his ultimate failure.
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Incredible that the side of the debate that was repeatedly wrong to the tune of hundreds of thousands of deaths has the audacity to demand apologies and genuflection from the people who were right and worked to save lives. Sick shit!
More than 700K Americans died from COVID after he wrote this. We still have not achieved herd immunity.
May 22, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Incredible that the side of the debate that was repeatedly wrong to the tune of hundreds of thousands of deaths has the audacity to demand apologies and genuflection from the people who were right and worked to save lives. Sick shit!
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From @bloomberg.com: The Trump Family’s Money-Making Machine
▪️Trump digital trading cards
▪️$TRUMP and $MELANIA
▪️Trump Tower Jeddah
▪️Trump Sneakers
▪️Trump Media & Technology Group
And on and on.
"No modern American president has positioned his family to make so much money while in the White House."
▪️Trump digital trading cards
▪️$TRUMP and $MELANIA
▪️Trump Tower Jeddah
▪️Trump Sneakers
▪️Trump Media & Technology Group
And on and on.
"No modern American president has positioned his family to make so much money while in the White House."
Trump Family Turns Presidency Into Most Lucrative Venture Yet
Since he launched his campaign, the family has put dealmaking in overdrive — with memecoins, guns and new hotels abroad.
www.bloomberg.com
May 22, 2025 at 4:59 AM
From @bloomberg.com: The Trump Family’s Money-Making Machine
▪️Trump digital trading cards
▪️$TRUMP and $MELANIA
▪️Trump Tower Jeddah
▪️Trump Sneakers
▪️Trump Media & Technology Group
And on and on.
"No modern American president has positioned his family to make so much money while in the White House."
▪️Trump digital trading cards
▪️$TRUMP and $MELANIA
▪️Trump Tower Jeddah
▪️Trump Sneakers
▪️Trump Media & Technology Group
And on and on.
"No modern American president has positioned his family to make so much money while in the White House."