Lon Taylor
@lon08.bsky.social
Born in Syracuse, NY, graduated from Boston Univ., SUNY Potsdam, and Vermont Law School. Retired criminal appellate attorney, beachcomber, nomad. Liberal.
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Donald Trump incited an insurrection on J6. He should never have been able to run for public office again. What a failure of justice to not hold this man accountable.
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Donald Trump incited an insurrection on J6. He should never have been able to run for public office again. What a failure of justice to not hold this man accountable.
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This person is a human piece of garbage! Sen. Tom Cotton defends boat strikes near Venezuela
youtu.be/Qu1TX7pq_wU?...
youtu.be/Qu1TX7pq_wU?...
Sen. Tom Cotton defends boat strikes near Venezuela
YouTube video by THV11
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December 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
This person is a human piece of garbage! Sen. Tom Cotton defends boat strikes near Venezuela
youtu.be/Qu1TX7pq_wU?...
youtu.be/Qu1TX7pq_wU?...
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GOP Rep. Mike Turner: "This activity that's happening in the Caribbean where they are hitting these boats -- these individuals if they were captured and tried and convicted, they would be guilty of criminal activity for which they're not subject to capital punishment. These people are being killed."
December 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
GOP Rep. Mike Turner: "This activity that's happening in the Caribbean where they are hitting these boats -- these individuals if they were captured and tried and convicted, they would be guilty of criminal activity for which they're not subject to capital punishment. These people are being killed."
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This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
UPDATE: Trump Jr.-backed startup receives $620 million Pentagon loan
In October, Popular Information reported that the Pentagon awarded a contract to Unusual Machines, an obscure drone company that President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., joined as an advisor in Novemb...
popular.info
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
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You’ll notice that the announcement of the DC Pipe Bomber arrest comes at a time when deranged asshole Kash Patel badly needs a distraction away from the Epstein Files. I call total bullshit as I don’t believe a single fucking thing that comes from the MAGA officials.
December 5, 2025 at 5:09 AM
You’ll notice that the announcement of the DC Pipe Bomber arrest comes at a time when deranged asshole Kash Patel badly needs a distraction away from the Epstein Files. I call total bullshit as I don’t believe a single fucking thing that comes from the MAGA officials.
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Admiral Frank Bradley lied in his testimony today. The two survivors did not have a radio or any other means of communication.
Remove him from duty and court martial him. Immediately.
Remove him from duty and court martial him. Immediately.
December 5, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Admiral Frank Bradley lied in his testimony today. The two survivors did not have a radio or any other means of communication.
Remove him from duty and court martial him. Immediately.
Remove him from duty and court martial him. Immediately.
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Koh: He appointed a junior staffer as the U.S. Attorney because he couldn't get anyone else to bring this forward. This is a sign of incompetence in this administration. We're seeing everywhere. Incompetence is leading to a 30x increase in measles year over year in this country…
December 5, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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And they are all standing around him listening to his lies and no one has the courage to say that he’s full of shit….
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
And they are all standing around him listening to his lies and no one has the courage to say that he’s full of shit….
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Politicians and their billionaire buddies are making millions while your family struggles to pay for healthcare and groceries.
I call it the “Corruption Tax.”
I call it the “Corruption Tax.”
December 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Politicians and their billionaire buddies are making millions while your family struggles to pay for healthcare and groceries.
I call it the “Corruption Tax.”
I call it the “Corruption Tax.”
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Trump has been freaking out more frequently because he senses his power draining away at an accelerated clip.
The lower courts’ and voters’ refusal to be cowed amounts to a calamity for a narcissist whose grip on power depends on fear and an aura of invincibility. Expect more temper tantrums
The lower courts’ and voters’ refusal to be cowed amounts to a calamity for a narcissist whose grip on power depends on fear and an aura of invincibility. Expect more temper tantrums
December 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Trump has been freaking out more frequently because he senses his power draining away at an accelerated clip.
The lower courts’ and voters’ refusal to be cowed amounts to a calamity for a narcissist whose grip on power depends on fear and an aura of invincibility. Expect more temper tantrums
The lower courts’ and voters’ refusal to be cowed amounts to a calamity for a narcissist whose grip on power depends on fear and an aura of invincibility. Expect more temper tantrums
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If Trump thought his election was a green light to engage in a massive, lawless, and brutal reign of terror—with a goal of “reimmigration” (a fascist term amounting to ethnic cleansing)—he misjudged the tenacity of lower federal courts and the decency of Americans open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Trump Faltering in Face of Lower Courts
The rule of law is proving to be stronger than he thought
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
If Trump thought his election was a green light to engage in a massive, lawless, and brutal reign of terror—with a goal of “reimmigration” (a fascist term amounting to ethnic cleansing)—he misjudged the tenacity of lower federal courts and the decency of Americans open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) warned Tuesday that the Pentagon’s conflicting public story on a reported follow-up Caribbean strike leaves a stark choice: either the defense secretary misled the country or he did not know what his own forces were doing.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/republican...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/republican...
Republican Senator Says Hegseth Is “Either Lying or Incompetent” on Reported Second Caribbean Boat Strike
The Kentucky Republican said conflicting accounts of a follow-up attack on suspected drug traffickers are driving bipartisan scrutiny of legality and chain-of-command oversight.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) warned Tuesday that the Pentagon’s conflicting public story on a reported follow-up Caribbean strike leaves a stark choice: either the defense secretary misled the country or he did not know what his own forces were doing.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/republican...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/republican...
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Breaking: The US lost 32,000 jobs in November, far worse than expected.
Small businesses were the hardest hit.
Small businesses were the hardest hit.
December 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Breaking: The US lost 32,000 jobs in November, far worse than expected.
Small businesses were the hardest hit.
Small businesses were the hardest hit.
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EVERY WORD OF THIS IS TRUE! It was factually, unquestionably TRUMP'S FAULT that the USA withdrawal from Afghanistan so "FUBAR"! IT WAS TRUMP'S FUBAR PLAN from DAY ONE! Had Trump not set this BS TALIBAN'S DREAM PLAN into motion BEFORE BIDEN took office, Afghanistan would STILL BE A FREE NATION TODAY!
November 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
EVERY WORD OF THIS IS TRUE! It was factually, unquestionably TRUMP'S FAULT that the USA withdrawal from Afghanistan so "FUBAR"! IT WAS TRUMP'S FUBAR PLAN from DAY ONE! Had Trump not set this BS TALIBAN'S DREAM PLAN into motion BEFORE BIDEN took office, Afghanistan would STILL BE A FREE NATION TODAY!
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"Defense is out, killing people and breaking things is in.”
- Pete Hegseth
September 30, 2025
Marine Corps Base
Quantico, Virginia
- Pete Hegseth
September 30, 2025
Marine Corps Base
Quantico, Virginia
December 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
"Defense is out, killing people and breaking things is in.”
- Pete Hegseth
September 30, 2025
Marine Corps Base
Quantico, Virginia
- Pete Hegseth
September 30, 2025
Marine Corps Base
Quantico, Virginia
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Everyone with a family member in a military uniform has dreaded this day. Whatever the cause or circumstance, it wouldn’t have happened if they hadn’t turned National Guard on American streets.
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Everyone with a family member in a military uniform has dreaded this day. Whatever the cause or circumstance, it wouldn’t have happened if they hadn’t turned National Guard on American streets.
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"People are increasingly recognizing that our fights are not left and right, but they are top and bottom. They are about all of us as working Americans and working-class people."
AOC Rallies for Progressive Aftyn Behn in Surprisingly Close Race in Tennessee's Trump Country
In a closely watched special election in Tennessee's 7th District, progressive state lawmaker Aftyn Behn is challenging a Trump ally. With polls tight, the race symbolizes the American people's discontent. Will Behn's courage and message of change prevail against the odds? #TN7 🗳️🔥
www.commondreams.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
"People are increasingly recognizing that our fights are not left and right, but they are top and bottom. They are about all of us as working Americans and working-class people."
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I love this article. It describes Drumpf well
"Behold the festering carcass...."
"Behold the festering carcass...."
October 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I love this article. It describes Drumpf well
"Behold the festering carcass...."
"Behold the festering carcass...."
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VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATE THAT WILL WORK TO EARN YOUR VOTE
Tomorrow is election day, TN-7, and I'm humbly asking for your vote. I promise to be accessible and only beholden to the voters of the district, never donors or special interests. Polls open at 7 AM & close at 7 PM. Let's go out and win this!
Tomorrow is election day, TN-7, and I'm humbly asking for your vote. I promise to be accessible and only beholden to the voters of the district, never donors or special interests. Polls open at 7 AM & close at 7 PM. Let's go out and win this!
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATE THAT WILL WORK TO EARN YOUR VOTE
Tomorrow is election day, TN-7, and I'm humbly asking for your vote. I promise to be accessible and only beholden to the voters of the district, never donors or special interests. Polls open at 7 AM & close at 7 PM. Let's go out and win this!
Tomorrow is election day, TN-7, and I'm humbly asking for your vote. I promise to be accessible and only beholden to the voters of the district, never donors or special interests. Polls open at 7 AM & close at 7 PM. Let's go out and win this!
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Why was the SS person in charge that day later get promoted to head the CIA?
Seems to me that not securing a roof within range is a pretty big misstep. 🤷♂️
Seems to me that not securing a roof within range is a pretty big misstep. 🤷♂️
December 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Why was the SS person in charge that day later get promoted to head the CIA?
Seems to me that not securing a roof within range is a pretty big misstep. 🤷♂️
Seems to me that not securing a roof within range is a pretty big misstep. 🤷♂️
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Have you had a chance to follow Leigh McGowan? She's on YouTube as Politics Girl. She's wonderfully Angry, Passionate, Reasonable and Direct.
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Have you had a chance to follow Leigh McGowan? She's on YouTube as Politics Girl. She's wonderfully Angry, Passionate, Reasonable and Direct.