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The Ordinary American
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He/Him | #Liberal Democrat in a red state | dad | husband | #antifascist | #atheist | #CatDad | #SoftwareEngineer in #ATX | old-time music

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One day, I'd like to not throw my hands up and yell, "Holy fuck, we have children working at the White House."

Source: www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/trump-...
“In response to HuffPost’s query about who suggested Budapest, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded, 'Your mom did,' and White House communications director Steven Cheung replied: 'Your mom.'”
October 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Thanks to Merriam-Webster. I really don't love being the person who has to say, “it's not 'per say',” even though not saying it nearly makes my head explode.
Screenshot from the Merriam-Webster Twitter account that reads: “Not to be THAT dictionary, but… It's 'per se,' not 'per say.' It's 'dog-eat-dog world,' not 'doggy-dog world.' It's 'hunger pangs,' not 'hunger pains.' It's 'one and the same,' not 'one in the same.' It's 'buck naked,' not butt naked.'”
October 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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I just don't think Kash Patel has the chops to fake sadness and empathy, y'all. 2/10, tops.
“FBI Director” Kash Patel at a press conference with Utah's governor, Spencer Cox.
September 13, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Friday night is Scotch night.
Photo of a whisky tumbler containing Scotch, and engraved with the opening words to the preamble to the US constitution.
September 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Our Peter has a bit of a cold today. He's fine, but he's got the sniffles and the sneezes.
Photo of a large, orange tabby cat laying on his side, alseep on a lounge chair. There is a throw pillow behind him.
September 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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“After careful consideration…”
August 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Fascism assumes control over all things, including the economy. Chilling, and indeed, banal.
“Fascism desires the State to be strong and organic, based on broad foundations of popular support. The Fascist State lays claim to rule in the economic field no less than in others; it makes its action felt throughout the length and breadth of the country by means of its corporative, social, and educational institutions, and all the political, economic, and spiritual forces of the nation, organized in their res­pective associations, circulate within the State. A State based on millions of individuals who recognize its authority, feel its action, and are ready to serve its ends is not the tyrannical state of a mediaeval lordling. It has nothing in common with the despotic States existing prior to or subsequent to 1789.”
August 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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It seems to have been “fixed” as of this moment, and though I'm pretty sure coding was involved, this was no error:

— Article 1: constitution.congress.gov/browse/artic...
— Full Text: constitution.congress.gov/constitution/

The coding issue was either incompetence (unlikely) or intentional.
Section 9 The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a Tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each Person. The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it. No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed. No Capitation, or other direct, Tax shall be laid, unless in Proportion to the Census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken. No Tax or Duty shall be laid on Articles exported from any State. No Preference shall be given by any Regulation of Commerce or Revenue to the Ports of one State over those of another: nor shall Vessels bound to, or from, one State, be obliged to enter, clear, or pay Duties in another. No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; and a regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time. No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State. Section 10 No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal; coin Money; emit Bills of Credit; make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts; pass any Bill of Attainder, ex post facto Law, or Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts, or grant any Title of Nobility. No State shall, without the Consent of the Congress, lay any Imposts or Duties on Imports or Exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing it's inspection Laws: and the net Produce …
August 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Happy Friday, July 4th.

Independence Day is a misnomer.
South the PLEDGE of CONSTITUTION in the FLAG of 2ND AMMENDMENT be FREEDOM with UNDER GOD? 98% Won't! Like = 1 JESUS Share = 1 REAGAN
July 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Added bonus: entirely human generated!
Screenshot of the results of a scan for signs of AI generation that says: “We are highly confident this text is entirely human”
July 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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You almost don't even have to look it up to see if it's real with Fox News, but I do anyway because I can't fathom this degree of idiocy. (www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...)

Also, the number of Mexicos is threeve. Everyone knows this.
Screenshot from an SNL parody of “Celebrity Jeopardy!” in which Darrell Hammond, playing Sean Connery, gives a numeric answer of “Threeve” to a question.
July 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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I hate writing Ted Cruz, but we do what we have to sometimes. Pardon me while I wash my eyes out.

For those in TX

— Cruz: www.cruz.senate.gov/contact/writ...
— Cornyn: www.cornyn.senate.gov/share-opinion/
Screenshot of the response page after submitting a web request to Sen. Ted Cruz's office that reads: “Hello! Thank you for reaching out to our office. Ted” The text appears to be a scanned image of a handwritten note from the senator.
June 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Not everyone on LinkedIn is a self-promoting, insufferable, douche canoe.

I hope you're all having an ok day despite the brewing apocalypse.
everything is on fire but i hope ur having a nice day and shit ❤️(heart emoji)
June 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Sorry, Gwen. It's Saturday, Mama's not home, so I'm blasting *my* music. You'll learn to love it.

#caturday

Credit: “Les Barres de la Prison”, sung by Courtney Granger (RIP)
June 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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I reposted this in my previous post, and I couldn't add comments because the original author disabled reposts, but y'all really need to watch this. Cuomo is the Democratic Party version of Trump, and we need to excise him from the party. NYC, do not let this guy be your mayor.
June 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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LinkedIn has a few people that get it (but far too many who don't).
Screenshot of a LinkedIn post that reads: “im sorry i was thinking about how billionaires are inciting a class war through big tech could you repeat that” [sic] Corrected for grammar and punctuation, it reads: “I'm sorry, I was thinking about how billionaires are inciting a class war through big tech. Could you repeat that?”
June 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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I shared this on LinkedIn, and because it's a professional social network, I told LinkedIn they were lazy freeloaders.

Since this is Bluesky, I'll just express my disappointment that I still am not a cat.

#catsofbluesky #catsky
Two cats snuggled together on a soft lounge chair. One is a small tuxedo cat that's curled up on its side in a “C” shape, facing a larger, orange tabby who is also laying on its side.
May 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Just getting my professional brand out there on LinkedIn. I heard that's what you're supposed to do these days. 🤷
Screenshot of a LinkedIn post that reads: “PSA: I will continue to be a goober on LinkedIn because goober is a facet of my professional brand.” The post also contains an animated GIF of an orange cat making an odd face, and with the word “goober” at the top of the image.
May 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Happy #Caturday! May your kitties be as happy and willing cuddlers as Gwen.

#catsofbluesky #catsky
A cat laying next to her human. The human has his arm surrounding the cat, and is dozing, while the cat, a petite black and white tuxedo cat, has a disgruntled expression. The word “Joy” appears on the image, with an arrow pointing to the cat's face.
May 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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A sobering reminder to secure all of your accounts with strong passwords/passphrases, passkeys, and multi-factor authentication. These are attempts over the past 36 hours to break into my Microsoft account. The logs date back a month, but it's likely been happening for much longer.
A screenshot listing numerous failed login attempts to my account over the past 36 hours. The attempts originate from various parts of the world.
May 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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OK, which one of you added me to a Conserva-Fascist email list? Funny stuff, y'all.
Screenshot of an email from reply@conservative.blabber.buzz that reads: "In case you missed it BREAKING NEWS: Trump to Announce Another MAJOR Trade Deail TODAY!"
May 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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LinkedIn, coming at me with totally legitimate job opportunities. I had no idea Apple did its recruiting on Telegram!
Looking for a part-time job that offers flexibility and simplicity? Look no further! 💼 - Work from the comfort of your home with no time constraints. - Only 1-2 hours a day for straightforward tasks. - Earn $20 or $200 per completed task. 🔹 What we offer: - Stable part-time income with the freedom to work as you please. - Reliable tasks to ensure your income and safety. - Detailed procedures and guidance provided for a seamless start. Interested? Reach out on Telegram: https://t.me/M1160768330 🚀 Join us now! hashtag #PartTimeJob #WorkFromHome #FlexibleIncome
May 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Guys, what's a "political"?
Screenshot of a YouGov survey entitled, "Agree or disagree: Political scandals are an inevitable part of political."
May 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Everything is fine where I am. Totally fine.
Screenshot of the current weather radar for central Texas that shows a cluster of heavy thunderstorms near the author's location.
May 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Gwen isn't having any of this Monday stuff, either!
A tuxedo cat, napping in a cat hammock, with a grumpy expression.
April 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM