Tom O’Neill
@tomjeon.bsky.social
Anthropologist, former Professor and Dean Emeritus; avid and aging runner; political and news junkie; optimistic but less than successful gardener.
Breaking News to our “Rip Van Winkle” Congress: that ship has already sailed.
December 4, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Breaking News to our “Rip Van Winkle” Congress: that ship has already sailed.
Wow, there is still honor among thieves.
Crime pays if your RICH or Powerful.
Also Treasonous trump finds you interesting.
Or you donate to his presidential library, where he is funneling that money into his personal accounts.
One grift after another. Honduras drug king release also.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Also Treasonous trump finds you interesting.
Or you donate to his presidential library, where he is funneling that money into his personal accounts.
One grift after another. Honduras drug king release also.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Trump frees former GPB Capital CEO after Biden admin's Ponzi scheme sentence
GPB's use of investor capital to pay investor proceeds instead of tapping into funds from its current operations constituted a Ponzi scheme, the Biden-era Justice Dept. said.
www.reuters.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Wow, there is still honor among thieves.
Wow, surprise, surprise, surprise! Remember, in DJT’s first term he promised a health plan in “about two weeks” and what happened ? NOTHING. Two weeks ago, the same thing happened. For “Daddy No Plan”, a promise made is a promise broken.
Donald Trump is postponing the introduction of his healthcare plan. Turns out, Trump doesn’t even have concepts of a plan.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Wow, surprise, surprise, surprise! Remember, in DJT’s first term he promised a health plan in “about two weeks” and what happened ? NOTHING. Two weeks ago, the same thing happened. For “Daddy No Plan”, a promise made is a promise broken.
Ah, money is the Mother’s milk of American politics and no better played and paid than in the Trump administration.
And, the quid pro quo is not even subtle.
The case of a felon who paid lobbyists nearly $1 million to seek a Trump pardon
And, the quid pro quo is not even subtle.
The case of a felon who paid lobbyists nearly $1 million to seek a Trump pardon
November 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Ah, money is the Mother’s milk of American politics and no better played and paid than in the Trump administration.
And, the quid pro quo is not even subtle.
The case of a felon who paid lobbyists nearly $1 million to seek a Trump pardon
And, the quid pro quo is not even subtle.
The case of a felon who paid lobbyists nearly $1 million to seek a Trump pardon
FIFA doesn’t need a freebie! It’s as corrupt as DJT.
FIFA will use Kennedy Center free of charge for World Cup event, contract says
FIFA will use Kennedy Center free of charge for World Cup event, contract says
November 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
FIFA doesn’t need a freebie! It’s as corrupt as DJT.
FIFA will use Kennedy Center free of charge for World Cup event, contract says
FIFA will use Kennedy Center free of charge for World Cup event, contract says
Canada has only the best and politest bus drivers!
A Man Took a Bus for a Joyride. Turns Out, He’s Not a Bad Driver. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...
A Man Took a Bus for a Joyride. Turns Out, He’s Not a Bad Driver. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...
A Man Took a Bus for a Joyride. Turns Out, He’s Not a Bad Driver.
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Canada has only the best and politest bus drivers!
A Man Took a Bus for a Joyride. Turns Out, He’s Not a Bad Driver. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...
A Man Took a Bus for a Joyride. Turns Out, He’s Not a Bad Driver. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...
Trump only pardons the best!
Felon Freed by Trump Is Sentenced Again, This Time to 27 Months www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/n...
Felon Freed by Trump Is Sentenced Again, This Time to 27 Months www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/n...
Felon Freed by Trump Is Sentenced Again, This Time to 27 Months
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Trump only pardons the best!
Felon Freed by Trump Is Sentenced Again, This Time to 27 Months www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/n...
Felon Freed by Trump Is Sentenced Again, This Time to 27 Months www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/n...
With latest Trump pardons of Giuliani and cronies, good to see that the adage “there’s honor among thieves” still holds
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
With latest Trump pardons of Giuliani and cronies, good to see that the adage “there’s honor among thieves” still holds
Dems have caved and put Americans through this shutdown hell and got nothing to save health care cost from skyrocketing and poor lower income folks from getting screwed. Pogo was right: “we have met the enemy and it is us”. Shame on us for having gutless leadership and giving Trump a free pass.
The Senate appeared to be moving toward securing enough support for a bipartisan deal to end the longest government shutdown in history.
The proposal excludes added ACA subsidy funding and still needs House approval and President Trump’s support.
The proposal excludes added ACA subsidy funding and still needs House approval and President Trump’s support.
Senate moves toward deal to end shutdown, but hurdles remain
The proposal under discussion doesn’t include more funding for ACA subsidies. If a bill passes the Senate, it needs the House to approve and President Donald Trump on board.
wapo.st
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Dems have caved and put Americans through this shutdown hell and got nothing to save health care cost from skyrocketing and poor lower income folks from getting screwed. Pogo was right: “we have met the enemy and it is us”. Shame on us for having gutless leadership and giving Trump a free pass.
Not buying g that. Sadly, Americans suffer from a collective amnesia-proof being they reelected Trump in 2024.
Hassan: With the government reopening shortly, Republicans now finally have to come to the table. Or make no mistake, Americans will remember who stood in the way.
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Not buying g that. Sadly, Americans suffer from a collective amnesia-proof being they reelected Trump in 2024.
The Nodfather! dormire con i pesci.
WTF IS HAPPENING TO TRUMP???
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WTF IS HAPPENING TO TRUMP?!
YouTube video by Adam Mockler
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November 9, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The Nodfather! dormire con i pesci.
Well, that’s one way of avoiding accountability. Why am I not surprised? And, The band played on.
Exclusive: The White House has fired all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal agency that was expected to review some of President Trump’s construction projects, including his planned triumphal arch in Washington.
White House fires arts commission expected to review Trump construction projects
The moves comes as President Donald Trump pursues efforts to build a White House ballroom and a triumphal arch in Washington.
wapo.st
October 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Well, that’s one way of avoiding accountability. Why am I not surprised? And, The band played on.
Trump’s trade “deals” are written with invisible ink. They are good in the sound bites, but when you go to find out the details, they’re not there- vanished, INVISIBLE!
October 27, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Trump’s trade “deals” are written with invisible ink. They are good in the sound bites, but when you go to find out the details, they’re not there- vanished, INVISIBLE!
The “Epstein Ballroom” travesty, a perfect example the gaudy excesses of Trump’s “ Bread and Circuses” mentality.
"Trump is literally bulldozing the East Wing of the White House to construct what many are calling the “Epstein Ballroom”—a gaudy gold monstrosity that epitomizes his corruption and excess."
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Major Afternoon News Updates - 10/22/25
As Donald Trump demolishes democracy and even parts of the White House, leaders like Gavin Newsom are stepping in to protect Americans left behind by his chaos.
open.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The “Epstein Ballroom” travesty, a perfect example the gaudy excesses of Trump’s “ Bread and Circuses” mentality.
“A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
—The Declaration of Independence
—The Declaration of Independence
October 20, 2025 at 1:11 AM
“A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
—The Declaration of Independence
—The Declaration of Independence
National Guard now carrying weapons in D.C.
What could possibly go wrong?
May 4, 1970
What could possibly go wrong?
May 4, 1970
August 25, 2025 at 2:43 AM
National Guard now carrying weapons in D.C.
What could possibly go wrong?
May 4, 1970
What could possibly go wrong?
May 4, 1970
Still holds true-
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
James Baldwin
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
James Baldwin
August 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Still holds true-
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
James Baldwin
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
James Baldwin
Benjamin Franklin’s response to Elizabeth Willing Powel’s question: “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?”
“A republic,” Franklin replied, “if you can keep it.”
Can we keep it?
One Sentence in the Constitution Is Causing America Huge Problems www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...
“A republic,” Franklin replied, “if you can keep it.”
Can we keep it?
One Sentence in the Constitution Is Causing America Huge Problems www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...
Opinion | One Sentence in the Constitution Is Causing America Huge Problems
www.nytimes.com
August 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Benjamin Franklin’s response to Elizabeth Willing Powel’s question: “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?”
“A republic,” Franklin replied, “if you can keep it.”
Can we keep it?
One Sentence in the Constitution Is Causing America Huge Problems www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...
“A republic,” Franklin replied, “if you can keep it.”
Can we keep it?
One Sentence in the Constitution Is Causing America Huge Problems www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...
Sadly, Congress is a toothless tiger!
Why isn't a top story that the Justice Dept had a deadline yesterday to turn over Epstein materials subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee, and they failed to do so?
August 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Sadly, Congress is a toothless tiger!
“Americans can always be trusted to do the right thing once all other possibilities have been exhausted.”
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill
August 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
“Americans can always be trusted to do the right thing once all other possibilities have been exhausted.”
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill
And, all the World was divided into two pieces.and the Piece Summit was declared a HUGE Success!.
August 17, 2025 at 12:09 AM
And, all the World was divided into two pieces.and the Piece Summit was declared a HUGE Success!.
Washington Post nailed yesterday’s meeting with Putin
“But, if Alaska was not a disaster, it was definitely a defeat. Putin walked away the clear winner from his latest encounter with an American president.”
“But, if Alaska was not a disaster, it was definitely a defeat. Putin walked away the clear winner from his latest encounter with an American president.”
August 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Washington Post nailed yesterday’s meeting with Putin
“But, if Alaska was not a disaster, it was definitely a defeat. Putin walked away the clear winner from his latest encounter with an American president.”
“But, if Alaska was not a disaster, it was definitely a defeat. Putin walked away the clear winner from his latest encounter with an American president.”
“Trying to intimidate the Bureau of Labor Statistics is the policy equivalent of smashing your bathroom scale. It’s banana republic stuff, and it won’t work any better in the United States”
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Opinion | Firing the statistician won’t change the job numbers
Firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner won’t improve the U.S. economy.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 3, 2025 at 12:27 AM
“Trying to intimidate the Bureau of Labor Statistics is the policy equivalent of smashing your bathroom scale. It’s banana republic stuff, and it won’t work any better in the United States”
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The Mad Boy King!
Trump is not deterred by reality,” Mr. Bolton said. “He just says what he wants to say.”
Consequences be damned!
Lashing Out Over Russia and Jobs Data, Trump Displays His Volatile Side www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/u...
Trump is not deterred by reality,” Mr. Bolton said. “He just says what he wants to say.”
Consequences be damned!
Lashing Out Over Russia and Jobs Data, Trump Displays His Volatile Side www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/u...
Lashing Out Over Russia and Jobs Data, Trump Displays His Volatile Side
www.nytimes.com
August 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Mad Boy King!
Trump is not deterred by reality,” Mr. Bolton said. “He just says what he wants to say.”
Consequences be damned!
Lashing Out Over Russia and Jobs Data, Trump Displays His Volatile Side www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/u...
Trump is not deterred by reality,” Mr. Bolton said. “He just says what he wants to say.”
Consequences be damned!
Lashing Out Over Russia and Jobs Data, Trump Displays His Volatile Side www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/u...
“Off with her head” the Mad Emperor shouted.
Who are you going to trustI, Dr. Erika McEntarfer, BLS commissioner or Daddy No Bucks?
Who are you going to trustI, Dr. Erika McEntarfer, BLS commissioner or Daddy No Bucks?
August 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
“Off with her head” the Mad Emperor shouted.
Who are you going to trustI, Dr. Erika McEntarfer, BLS commissioner or Daddy No Bucks?
Who are you going to trustI, Dr. Erika McEntarfer, BLS commissioner or Daddy No Bucks?