John Clay
@johnwclay.bsky.social
RU '08. D-NJ. Cubs. NY Giants. All things Rutgers.
I'll post videos around Christmas. Merry Christmas.
I'll post videos around Christmas. Merry Christmas.
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Don’t forget that *Trump’s own lawyer’s argument* to the Supreme Court in the immunity case was that the check on the President using his immunity to order criminal acts was that those under him would not follow illegal orders. Now it’s a crime for lawmakers to remind servicemembers of that?
The President doesn't want you standing up and speaking out against him, so he's coming after me to intimidate all of us.
But I won't back down — and neither should you.
But I won't back down — and neither should you.
November 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Don’t forget that *Trump’s own lawyer’s argument* to the Supreme Court in the immunity case was that the check on the President using his immunity to order criminal acts was that those under him would not follow illegal orders. Now it’s a crime for lawmakers to remind servicemembers of that?
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“They should do it the right way”
November 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
“They should do it the right way”
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NEW JERSEY POLL - Governor
🔵 Mikie Sherill: 46%
🔴 Jack Ciattarelli: 40%
🟡 Other: 4%
⚪️ Not sure: 9%
Rasmussen Poll
🔵 Mikie Sherill: 46%
🔴 Jack Ciattarelli: 40%
🟡 Other: 4%
⚪️ Not sure: 9%
Rasmussen Poll
October 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
NEW JERSEY POLL - Governor
🔵 Mikie Sherill: 46%
🔴 Jack Ciattarelli: 40%
🟡 Other: 4%
⚪️ Not sure: 9%
Rasmussen Poll
🔵 Mikie Sherill: 46%
🔴 Jack Ciattarelli: 40%
🟡 Other: 4%
⚪️ Not sure: 9%
Rasmussen Poll
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Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. For more information: https://bit.ly/4o7eIUk
October 10, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. For more information: https://bit.ly/4o7eIUk
Lance Barksdale's doppelganger is Timothy Busfield.
October 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Lance Barksdale's doppelganger is Timothy Busfield.
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Welp, here it is: maybe the funniest thing we've ever done, in its entirety.
The Onion Investigates: Jeffrey Epstein
YouTube video by The Onion
www.youtube.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Welp, here it is: maybe the funniest thing we've ever done, in its entirety.
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September 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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This is the risk that comes when deferring to make certain upgrades to the roster until the trade deadline vs. the offseason. Giving themselves some financial flexibility for in-season moves can be helpful but feels like a missed opportunity to add a more proven SP given the Cubs' prospect capital.
With trade deadline passed, Cubs additions are:
RHP Michael Soroka
RHP Andrew Kittredge
LHP Taylor Rogers
UT Willi Castro
Be interesting to hear Hoyer's thoughts soon on moves Cubs did/didn't make. But feels underwhelming given Cubs record, esp with what other NL teams (Phillies, Mets, Padres) did.
RHP Michael Soroka
RHP Andrew Kittredge
LHP Taylor Rogers
UT Willi Castro
Be interesting to hear Hoyer's thoughts soon on moves Cubs did/didn't make. But feels underwhelming given Cubs record, esp with what other NL teams (Phillies, Mets, Padres) did.
July 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This is the risk that comes when deferring to make certain upgrades to the roster until the trade deadline vs. the offseason. Giving themselves some financial flexibility for in-season moves can be helpful but feels like a missed opportunity to add a more proven SP given the Cubs' prospect capital.
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Whooo boy. Gift link www.nytimes.com/2025/07/19/u...
Inside the Long Friendship Between Trump and Epstein
www.nytimes.com
July 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Whooo boy. Gift link www.nytimes.com/2025/07/19/u...
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"I was surprised he was appointed."
July 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"I was surprised he was appointed."
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Trump 2017: "It is my pleasure and my honor to announce my nomination of Jerome Powell."
Trump today: "He's a terrible Fed chair. I was surprised he was appointed. I was surprised frankly that Biden put him in and extended him."
Every news story will include both clips, right?
Trump today: "He's a terrible Fed chair. I was surprised he was appointed. I was surprised frankly that Biden put him in and extended him."
Every news story will include both clips, right?
July 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Trump 2017: "It is my pleasure and my honor to announce my nomination of Jerome Powell."
Trump today: "He's a terrible Fed chair. I was surprised he was appointed. I was surprised frankly that Biden put him in and extended him."
Every news story will include both clips, right?
Trump today: "He's a terrible Fed chair. I was surprised he was appointed. I was surprised frankly that Biden put him in and extended him."
Every news story will include both clips, right?
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For literally decades climate hawks and progressives have warned that internal combustion will die off and the tech of the future is electric + battery power and that if we didn’t seize the initiative China would eat our lunch and…welp!
China is probably going to pass 50% EV new car sales this year. ICE technology is a dead man walking www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
China Is Poised to Buy More EVs Than Gas-Only Cars This Year
Affordability, charging advances and subsidies are supporting the inexorable rise of electric cars in the world’s biggest auto market.
www.bloomberg.com
July 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
For literally decades climate hawks and progressives have warned that internal combustion will die off and the tech of the future is electric + battery power and that if we didn’t seize the initiative China would eat our lunch and…welp!
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The Daily Show does about a good Trump/Epstein headline timeline as you're gonna find
Jordan Klepper Charts Trump's Long History With Epstein & Ghislaine Maxwell | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
www.youtube.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Daily Show does about a good Trump/Epstein headline timeline as you're gonna find
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July 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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A new era of government censorship has begun.
It started with the silencing of scientific speech, when the admin blocked release of research on bird flu. But MAGA has also cracked down on other wrongthink—on race, geography (!), and of course Trump himself
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
It started with the silencing of scientific speech, when the admin blocked release of research on bird flu. But MAGA has also cracked down on other wrongthink—on race, geography (!), and of course Trump himself
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | A new era of government censorship has dawned
Donald Trump fancies himself a champion of free speech. Oh, really?
www.washingtonpost.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A new era of government censorship has begun.
It started with the silencing of scientific speech, when the admin blocked release of research on bird flu. But MAGA has also cracked down on other wrongthink—on race, geography (!), and of course Trump himself
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
It started with the silencing of scientific speech, when the admin blocked release of research on bird flu. But MAGA has also cracked down on other wrongthink—on race, geography (!), and of course Trump himself
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Nailed it.
Though for what it's worth, I think Mamdani's election has as much to do with his campaign/ideas/personality as it did with Cuomo rejection.
Though for what it's worth, I think Mamdani's election has as much to do with his campaign/ideas/personality as it did with Cuomo rejection.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander: "I don't think the line for the [Democratic] party right now is between progressives and moderates; I think it's between fighters and folders."
June 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Nailed it.
Though for what it's worth, I think Mamdani's election has as much to do with his campaign/ideas/personality as it did with Cuomo rejection.
Though for what it's worth, I think Mamdani's election has as much to do with his campaign/ideas/personality as it did with Cuomo rejection.
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Damn‼️ Federal agents blew a door off for this?
Federal agents blasted their way into an LA home where Jenny Ramirez lives with her boyfriend and two kids.
She heard the blast while checking on her 6-year-old, with her 1-year-old in her arms.
Ramirez says everyone in the home is a U.S. citizen.
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Federal agents blasted their way into an LA home where Jenny Ramirez lives with her boyfriend and two kids.
She heard the blast while checking on her 6-year-old, with her 1-year-old in her arms.
Ramirez says everyone in the home is a U.S. citizen.
🧵
June 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Damn‼️ Federal agents blew a door off for this?
Federal agents blasted their way into an LA home where Jenny Ramirez lives with her boyfriend and two kids.
She heard the blast while checking on her 6-year-old, with her 1-year-old in her arms.
Ramirez says everyone in the home is a U.S. citizen.
🧵
Federal agents blasted their way into an LA home where Jenny Ramirez lives with her boyfriend and two kids.
She heard the blast while checking on her 6-year-old, with her 1-year-old in her arms.
Ramirez says everyone in the home is a U.S. citizen.
🧵
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“family members identified the victim as Narciso Barranco, a father to three sons who are all U.S. Marines”
ktla.com/news/local-n...
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June 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
“family members identified the victim as Narciso Barranco, a father to three sons who are all U.S. Marines”
ktla.com/news/local-n...
ktla.com/news/local-n...
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the regressiveness of the Trump's big bill, in one image
June 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM
the regressiveness of the Trump's big bill, in one image
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The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence?
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
June 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence?
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
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It is 100% carrying water for the opposition to participate in this collective delusion that Dems for some reason need to answer for every teen who throws a rock rather than hold the Trump admin accountable for intentionally creating chaos and breaking the law to stoke violence.
They are in charge.
They are in charge.
June 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
It is 100% carrying water for the opposition to participate in this collective delusion that Dems for some reason need to answer for every teen who throws a rock rather than hold the Trump admin accountable for intentionally creating chaos and breaking the law to stoke violence.
They are in charge.
They are in charge.
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Statement from LAPD regarding protests in the city of Los Angeles.
June 8, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Statement from LAPD regarding protests in the city of Los Angeles.
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When left-wing American Jews comment on a rise in antisemitism in the US - without ever mentioning Israel or attempting to scapegoat Palestinian solidarity activism - here are some trends over the course of the decade since Trump first ran for President that they are likely referring to:
June 1, 2025 at 4:01 AM
When left-wing American Jews comment on a rise in antisemitism in the US - without ever mentioning Israel or attempting to scapegoat Palestinian solidarity activism - here are some trends over the course of the decade since Trump first ran for President that they are likely referring to: