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Brian Colligan
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Opinion editor for The Virginian-Pilot & Daily Press in Hampton Roads, Va. Virginia Tech and East Carolina alum. Died tragically rescuing his family from the wreckage of a destroyed sinking battleship.
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We’re in uncharted waters here.
pbump.com Philip Bump @pbump.com · 6h
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I’ve stopped Eight Wars, saving many millions of lives in the process, created the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country, brought Business back into the United States at levels never seen before, rebuilt our Military, created the Largest Tax Cuts and Regulation Cuts, EVER, closed our open and very dangerous Southern Border, when previous Administrations were unable to do so, and created an “aura” around the United States of America that has led every Country in the World to respect us more than ever before. In addition to all of that, I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seen and supervised by top doctors, all of whom have given me PERFECT Marks — Some have even said they have never seen such Strong Results. I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country. In addition to the Medical, I have done something that no other President has done, on three separate occasions, the last one being recently, by taking what is known as a Cognitive Examination, something which few people would be able to do very well, including those working at The New York Times, and I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know. I have been told that few people have been able to “ace” this Examination and, in fact, most do very poorly, which is why many other Presidents have decided not to take it at all. Despite all of this, the time and work involved, The New York Times, and some others, like to pretend that I am “slowing up,” am maybe not as sharp as I once was, or am in poor physical health, knowing that it is not true, and knowing that I work very hard, probably harder than I have ever worked before. I will know when I am “slowing up,” but it’s not now! After all of the work I have done with Medical Exams, Cognitive Exams, and everything else, I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean “THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” They are true Enemies of the People, and we should do something about it. They have inaccurately reported on all of my Election Results and, in fact, were forced to apologize on much of what they wrote. The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if The New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful “source” of information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
December 10, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Virginia houses 35% of data centers worldwide. Here’s what a center in Newport News could mean. trib.al/8LPKeFJ
Virginia houses 35% of data centers worldwide. Here’s what a center in Newport News could mean.
Newport News has been busy behind the scenes preparing to attract a data center to the city, including buying land for development and meeting with Dominion Energy to learn about data centers&#8217…
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December 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Editorial: Virginia Climate Assessment offers roadmap for policymakers trib.al/SQU50xL
Editorial: Virginia Climate Assessment offers roadmap for policymakers
The Virginia Climate Assessment, the first of its kind for the commonwealth, provides policymakers important insight for adaptation and resilience.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Norfolk mosque vandalized with black crosses painted on building trib.al/sO4qmZW
Norfolk mosque vandalized with black crosses painted on building
The Masjid Ash-Shura mosque on Colley Avenue in Norfolk was vandalized between Sunday night and Monday morning with a series of black crosses spray-painted along the side of the building, but a gro…
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December 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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joshuaholland.bsky.social
He invented the ACA
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h
Rand Paul on his healthcare plan: "What if you could join Costco? Costco has 44m members and if one person negotiated for all 44 and they bought a group plan like Toyota or General Motors does, they would be the largest collective entity in the country. They would drive prices down by sheer might."
December 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Really interesting piece with some Dylan content about how this audio wizard salvaged some of the Empire Burlesque outtakes that appeared on Springtime
December 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
colligan.bsky.social
"YOU MUST BE VERY SMART"
11-year-old Frank Giaccio mows the White House lawn in 2017 as President Trump marvels at the boy's obviously high IQ since it is a requirement to operate lawn equipment.
December 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
colligan.bsky.social
Looks like that might be it for Daniel Jones. Insane that guy was playing with a broken leg.
December 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
colligan.bsky.social
When Tech zeroed in on Franklin, I wondered if he’d try to bring Pry onboard too. I’m good with this. Pry was ill equipped to be a head coach but he legitimately did a lot to strengthen the program.
chrisvannini.com Chris Vannini @chrisvannini.com · 2d
Breny Pry, fired as Virginia Tech head coach in September, is expected to return to the staff as defensive coordinator, @theathletic.com has learned. Still working to be finalized.

Pry and James Franklin go back decades together. (CBS first reported).

www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Brent Pry, fired as Virginia Tech coach in September, expected to return as James Franklin’s DC
Franklin fought back tears during his introductory news conference in November while acknowledging Pry, his friend and former assistant.
www.nytimes.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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missmc.bsky.social
My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
jonkingh.bsky.social Jonathan Kingham @jonkingh.bsky.social · 3d
This is so disgusting.
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
colligan.bsky.social
Seen it.
UVA trainer Joe Gieck is seen in a still from the 1995 UVA-Virginia Tech football game attempting to trip Hokies CB Antonio Banks after an interception that sealed the game.
December 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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mtsw.bsky.social
Oh man, that poor kicker on OSU
December 7, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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stubmedown.bsky.social
lol
Screen shot of comments on bluesky when OSU missed a short field goal
December 7, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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A million Emmys to whoever cut to Bringin’ On the Heartbreak there
December 7, 2025 at 4:04 AM
colligan.bsky.social
Oh that poor kid
December 7, 2025 at 4:03 AM
colligan.bsky.social
Incensed that the vet student didn’t win the Dr. Pepper toss and lost to someone going to Western Governors University. What are we doing here?
December 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
colligan.bsky.social
Congrats to Lionel Messi on his career’s greatest achievement.
December 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
colligan.bsky.social
Good god that was dicey at the end
December 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
colligan.bsky.social
Elanga’s best performance of the season by far. Not a high bar to clear, I know, but he’s been everything promised today: quick, clever, aggressive.
December 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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ITS DR PEPPER TUITION TOSS DAY

TIME TO WATCH RANDOM PEOPLE’S FINANCIAL FUTURES CHANGE BASED ON A RANDOM CARNIVAL GAME ON NATIONAL TV
December 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
colligan.bsky.social
Great save by Marty Dubs there.
December 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
colligan.bsky.social
LET’S GOOOOOOOO
chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social Chris Waugh @chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social · 3d
Wissa is coming on for his debut.

#NUFC #NEWBUR
December 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
colligan.bsky.social
Yellow card for Jason Tindall, a tradition like no other.
December 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
colligan.bsky.social
He hit the ball with two hands, so it should be two penalties.
December 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
colligan.bsky.social
BRUNOOOOOOOO WHAT A GOAL
December 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM