Ron Fournier
@ronfournier.bsky.social
Consultant. Ex-White House/Political Correspondent. @AP @TheAtlantic @crainsdetroit alum. Bestsellers “Love That Boy” & “Applebee’s America” Formal title: Bompa
A child is starving. You’ve got money in the bank to feed him. But you refuse, saying the bank is closed. Federal judges call bullshit — and tell you to use your ATM card.
That’s a metaphor for Trump and SNAP. Read more at Convulsions: convulsions.substack.com/p/cowardly-c...
That’s a metaphor for Trump and SNAP. Read more at Convulsions: convulsions.substack.com/p/cowardly-c...
November 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A child is starving. You’ve got money in the bank to feed him. But you refuse, saying the bank is closed. Federal judges call bullshit — and tell you to use your ATM card.
That’s a metaphor for Trump and SNAP. Read more at Convulsions: convulsions.substack.com/p/cowardly-c...
That’s a metaphor for Trump and SNAP. Read more at Convulsions: convulsions.substack.com/p/cowardly-c...
On Mike Donilon and Dems like him: "They are morally and strategically bankrupted hacks whose solipsistic service not only decimated the Democratic Party’s brand, but now jeopardizes our democratic system: They are the reason Trump is president again." convulsions.substack.com/p/bowing-to-...
October 30, 2025 at 12:15 AM
On Mike Donilon and Dems like him: "They are morally and strategically bankrupted hacks whose solipsistic service not only decimated the Democratic Party’s brand, but now jeopardizes our democratic system: They are the reason Trump is president again." convulsions.substack.com/p/bowing-to-...
Warning to Gov. Whitmer of Michigan: Trump’s executive order on Asian Carp is only as good as his word and the ability of his team to execute.
The carp may still win. They are as invasive as Trump is evasive. convulsions.substack.com/p/on-papal-p...
The carp may still win. They are as invasive as Trump is evasive. convulsions.substack.com/p/on-papal-p...
May 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Warning to Gov. Whitmer of Michigan: Trump’s executive order on Asian Carp is only as good as his word and the ability of his team to execute.
The carp may still win. They are as invasive as Trump is evasive. convulsions.substack.com/p/on-papal-p...
The carp may still win. They are as invasive as Trump is evasive. convulsions.substack.com/p/on-papal-p...
The overall value of China’s exports rose 8 percent year-over-year in April, according to China Customs data released Friday, following steady increases in the months since Trump took office.
So much winning with this guy … convulsions.substack.com/p/on-papal-p...
So much winning with this guy … convulsions.substack.com/p/on-papal-p...
May 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The overall value of China’s exports rose 8 percent year-over-year in April, according to China Customs data released Friday, following steady increases in the months since Trump took office.
So much winning with this guy … convulsions.substack.com/p/on-papal-p...
So much winning with this guy … convulsions.substack.com/p/on-papal-p...
If an opposition movement hopes to rise from the ashes of the Trump presidency to permanently eradicate Trumpism, school reform would be a good place to start. convulsions.substack.com/p/on-papal-p...
May 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
If an opposition movement hopes to rise from the ashes of the Trump presidency to permanently eradicate Trumpism, school reform would be a good place to start. convulsions.substack.com/p/on-papal-p...
"As Democratic lawmakers protested and pouted, Trump pandered and lied and pointed to real-people heroes in the audience, all to bolster the point of his speech: He owns the libs and channels MAGA grievances. And half the country loves him for it."
convulsions.substack.com/p/slotkin-sh...
convulsions.substack.com/p/slotkin-sh...
March 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"As Democratic lawmakers protested and pouted, Trump pandered and lied and pointed to real-people heroes in the audience, all to bolster the point of his speech: He owns the libs and channels MAGA grievances. And half the country loves him for it."
convulsions.substack.com/p/slotkin-sh...
convulsions.substack.com/p/slotkin-sh...
Mike McCurry, the former White House press secretary for Bill Clinton, calls for a suspension of live coverage of White House briefings. In this week's "My Reply" column:
convulsions.substack.com/p/my-reply-d...
convulsions.substack.com/p/my-reply-d...
March 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Mike McCurry, the former White House press secretary for Bill Clinton, calls for a suspension of live coverage of White House briefings. In this week's "My Reply" column:
convulsions.substack.com/p/my-reply-d...
convulsions.substack.com/p/my-reply-d...
My MRI of the Body Politic: Elon Musk's rogues gallery; the White House's "Lord of the Flies" vibe; an angry Trump voter in rural Michigan; and a killer Robert Caro interview. convulsions.substack.com/p/my-mri-of-...
February 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
My MRI of the Body Politic: Elon Musk's rogues gallery; the White House's "Lord of the Flies" vibe; an angry Trump voter in rural Michigan; and a killer Robert Caro interview. convulsions.substack.com/p/my-mri-of-...
Item from the daily Morning Read-In:
Elon Musk is angry that the NYT is identifying his government disruption team. I don’t understand why. Dude says he’s an absolutist on free speech and transparency.
NYT: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
MRI: open.substack.com/chat/posts/5...
Elon Musk is angry that the NYT is identifying his government disruption team. I don’t understand why. Dude says he’s an absolutist on free speech and transparency.
NYT: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
MRI: open.substack.com/chat/posts/5...
February 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Item from the daily Morning Read-In:
Elon Musk is angry that the NYT is identifying his government disruption team. I don’t understand why. Dude says he’s an absolutist on free speech and transparency.
NYT: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
MRI: open.substack.com/chat/posts/5...
Elon Musk is angry that the NYT is identifying his government disruption team. I don’t understand why. Dude says he’s an absolutist on free speech and transparency.
NYT: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
MRI: open.substack.com/chat/posts/5...
From Morning Read-In on @SubstackInc:
When political rhetoric demonizes people, people die.
A young girl’s suicide is being investigated after her mother says she was bullied by other students claiming her family was in the US illegally, CNN reports
open.substack.com/chat/posts/2...
When political rhetoric demonizes people, people die.
A young girl’s suicide is being investigated after her mother says she was bullied by other students claiming her family was in the US illegally, CNN reports
open.substack.com/chat/posts/2...
February 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM
From Morning Read-In on @SubstackInc:
When political rhetoric demonizes people, people die.
A young girl’s suicide is being investigated after her mother says she was bullied by other students claiming her family was in the US illegally, CNN reports
open.substack.com/chat/posts/2...
When political rhetoric demonizes people, people die.
A young girl’s suicide is being investigated after her mother says she was bullied by other students claiming her family was in the US illegally, CNN reports
open.substack.com/chat/posts/2...
From today's "Morning Read-In" on Substack:
After ceding power of the purse to Musk, GOP senators are begging the WH to send money to their states. How humiliating. It’s also a durable blow to checks and balances.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
MRI: open.substack.com/chat/posts/e...
After ceding power of the purse to Musk, GOP senators are begging the WH to send money to their states. How humiliating. It’s also a durable blow to checks and balances.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
MRI: open.substack.com/chat/posts/e...
February 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
From today's "Morning Read-In" on Substack:
After ceding power of the purse to Musk, GOP senators are begging the WH to send money to their states. How humiliating. It’s also a durable blow to checks and balances.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
MRI: open.substack.com/chat/posts/e...
After ceding power of the purse to Musk, GOP senators are begging the WH to send money to their states. How humiliating. It’s also a durable blow to checks and balances.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
MRI: open.substack.com/chat/posts/e...
I understand objections to my #BoycottTheBriefing idea. But talking softly while Trump wields a big stick is an abdication of the media’s responsibility to the Constitution
open.substack.com/pub/convulsi...
open.substack.com/pub/convulsi...
February 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I understand objections to my #BoycottTheBriefing idea. But talking softly while Trump wields a big stick is an abdication of the media’s responsibility to the Constitution
open.substack.com/pub/convulsi...
open.substack.com/pub/convulsi...
From today's "Morning Read-In" at "Convulsions:"
ICE is running cold. After a fast start, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has cooled off. Deportations are down, and WaPost has receipts: www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
MRI: open.substack.com/chat/posts/0...
ICE is running cold. After a fast start, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has cooled off. Deportations are down, and WaPost has receipts: www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
MRI: open.substack.com/chat/posts/0...
February 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
From today's "Morning Read-In" at "Convulsions:"
ICE is running cold. After a fast start, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has cooled off. Deportations are down, and WaPost has receipts: www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
MRI: open.substack.com/chat/posts/0...
ICE is running cold. After a fast start, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has cooled off. Deportations are down, and WaPost has receipts: www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
MRI: open.substack.com/chat/posts/0...
Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson may be the best communicator on the planet.
From my daily Morning Read-In on Substack, watch him explain the physics behind (pun intended) the Philadelphia Eagles’ “Tush Push.”
lnkd.in/gk4MwunB
From my daily Morning Read-In on Substack, watch him explain the physics behind (pun intended) the Philadelphia Eagles’ “Tush Push.”
lnkd.in/gk4MwunB
February 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson may be the best communicator on the planet.
From my daily Morning Read-In on Substack, watch him explain the physics behind (pun intended) the Philadelphia Eagles’ “Tush Push.”
lnkd.in/gk4MwunB
From my daily Morning Read-In on Substack, watch him explain the physics behind (pun intended) the Philadelphia Eagles’ “Tush Push.”
lnkd.in/gk4MwunB
Trump’s personal attacks on journalists, detailed today in the NYT, are part of a long history of the insecure narcissist attempting to bully the media. A lifetime ago, he came after me.
Of course, he had a point.
Adapted from my Substack: open.substack.com/chat/posts/f...
Of course, he had a point.
Adapted from my Substack: open.substack.com/chat/posts/f...
February 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Trump’s personal attacks on journalists, detailed today in the NYT, are part of a long history of the insecure narcissist attempting to bully the media. A lifetime ago, he came after me.
Of course, he had a point.
Adapted from my Substack: open.substack.com/chat/posts/f...
Of course, he had a point.
Adapted from my Substack: open.substack.com/chat/posts/f...
What Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and their 32-year-old song “Heartland” tells us about what’s missing in modern American politics.
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/convulsi...
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/convulsi...
February 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
What Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and their 32-year-old song “Heartland” tells us about what’s missing in modern American politics.
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/convulsi...
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/convulsi...
My latest: convulsions.substack.com/p/weaponizin...
February 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
My latest: convulsions.substack.com/p/weaponizin...
My latest: convulsions.substack.com/p/my-reply-w...
February 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
My latest: convulsions.substack.com/p/my-reply-w...
What Trump’s attacks on DEI say about the state of truth in America: This column’s kicker might surprise you.
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February 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
What Trump’s attacks on DEI say about the state of truth in America: This column’s kicker might surprise you.
open.substack.com/pub/convulsi...
open.substack.com/pub/convulsi...
"Big Lies, Bigger Lies and False Equivalences:
What Trump's attack on DEI after the Washington plane crash says about the state of truth in America." convulsions.substack.com/p/big-lies-b...
What Trump's attack on DEI after the Washington plane crash says about the state of truth in America." convulsions.substack.com/p/big-lies-b...
January 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"Big Lies, Bigger Lies and False Equivalences:
What Trump's attack on DEI after the Washington plane crash says about the state of truth in America." convulsions.substack.com/p/big-lies-b...
What Trump's attack on DEI after the Washington plane crash says about the state of truth in America." convulsions.substack.com/p/big-lies-b...
Oh, great. In another example of intellectual dishonesty, of whataboutism on steroids, Dems now plan to play chicken with the debt ceiling.
It’s as if our so-called two-party system is actually a single, corrupt duopoly with two sides to one grimy coin.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
It’s as if our so-called two-party system is actually a single, corrupt duopoly with two sides to one grimy coin.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
January 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Oh, great. In another example of intellectual dishonesty, of whataboutism on steroids, Dems now plan to play chicken with the debt ceiling.
It’s as if our so-called two-party system is actually a single, corrupt duopoly with two sides to one grimy coin.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
It’s as if our so-called two-party system is actually a single, corrupt duopoly with two sides to one grimy coin.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
To my dear friends in Washington: Not this night. Not this year.
GO LIONS!
GO LIONS!
January 19, 2025 at 12:40 AM
To my dear friends in Washington: Not this night. Not this year.
GO LIONS!
GO LIONS!
My latest: open.substack.com/pub/convulsi...
January 16, 2025 at 2:36 AM
My latest: open.substack.com/pub/convulsi...
Start with your “noble cause.” One of the many lessons of #leadership watching the @Lions. This @seideljeff series is absolute must read www.freep.com/story/sports...
January 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Start with your “noble cause.” One of the many lessons of #leadership watching the @Lions. This @seideljeff series is absolute must read www.freep.com/story/sports...