Jason_Merchey
@jasonmerchey.bsky.social
I think I prefer animals to humans! Politically moderate/progressive; not a religious guy. Into psychology, poly sci, philosophy, sociology, values/virtues & ethics. Got two dogs and one wife. Volunteer. Woodworker. Author. Lifelong student.
It probably is worth reflecting on the fact that for a while there, Trump was putting some major points on the board and the side of normal Americans was kind of on the ropes--to mix metaphors. Now, the tide is turning. We still have to battle Sauron, but at least we're seeing some positive signs!
A November to Remember: Hope that the American Experiment Will Survive
After a month of electoral losses and political missteps, Donald Trump is limping into the holiday season.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:22 PM
It probably is worth reflecting on the fact that for a while there, Trump was putting some major points on the board and the side of normal Americans was kind of on the ropes--to mix metaphors. Now, the tide is turning. We still have to battle Sauron, but at least we're seeing some positive signs!
Trump's rally was reportedly a flop.
Amidst terrible news like folks having great trouble affording food, there is a silver lining: the gaslighting and ineptitude and graft is apparently wearing thin amongst some followers. That will mean Trump's power will decline, but his virulence will increase
Amidst terrible news like folks having great trouble affording food, there is a silver lining: the gaslighting and ineptitude and graft is apparently wearing thin amongst some followers. That will mean Trump's power will decline, but his virulence will increase
December 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Trump's rally was reportedly a flop.
Amidst terrible news like folks having great trouble affording food, there is a silver lining: the gaslighting and ineptitude and graft is apparently wearing thin amongst some followers. That will mean Trump's power will decline, but his virulence will increase
Amidst terrible news like folks having great trouble affording food, there is a silver lining: the gaslighting and ineptitude and graft is apparently wearing thin amongst some followers. That will mean Trump's power will decline, but his virulence will increase
Do you believe that the Indiana situation is a sign of Trump losing power?
Trump’s Indiana Redistricting Failure Reveals a Rapid Decline in His Power
The collapse of a Trump-backed power grab in a deep-red state shows how his threats, intimidation, and loyalty tests are starting to backfire inside his own party.
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Do you believe that the Indiana situation is a sign of Trump losing power?
This is Admiral #Holsey. He butted heads with Hegseth so much, it is reported, that finally Pete asked him to leave, and so he did. He looks like he means business. He probably was not willing to put up with penny ante bullshit. My hat's off to him. May he find greener pastures. #honor #integrity
December 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This is Admiral #Holsey. He butted heads with Hegseth so much, it is reported, that finally Pete asked him to leave, and so he did. He looks like he means business. He probably was not willing to put up with penny ante bullshit. My hat's off to him. May he find greener pastures. #honor #integrity
One has to wade through a lot of words to get to the main points. And spoiler alert: THE MAIN POINT IS THAT WE ARE ALL PEONS COMPARED TO THE DEAR LEADER AND HIS DARK-SOULED APPARATCHIKS. I'm really really getting tired of all the lies, gaslighting, subterfuge, skullduggery and bullshit from them!
Epstein Files: We Won’t Know What Bondi Won’t Show
A new law sold as transparency lets Pam Bondi decide what the public sees — and what stays hidden
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
One has to wade through a lot of words to get to the main points. And spoiler alert: THE MAIN POINT IS THAT WE ARE ALL PEONS COMPARED TO THE DEAR LEADER AND HIS DARK-SOULED APPARATCHIKS. I'm really really getting tired of all the lies, gaslighting, subterfuge, skullduggery and bullshit from them!
Love this girl, and it's amazing that she was a stray when I found her. Not a rescue, a STRAY. I'm not a big believer kind of guy, but I feel very fortunate--perhaps bordering on blessed--that she walked into my life one day. BTW a CA desert tortoise did the same thing when I was about 10!
December 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Love this girl, and it's amazing that she was a stray when I found her. Not a rescue, a STRAY. I'm not a big believer kind of guy, but I feel very fortunate--perhaps bordering on blessed--that she walked into my life one day. BTW a CA desert tortoise did the same thing when I was about 10!
So, when one is new to Bluesky, is it normal to get followed by chicks flouting their breastesses, dudes who aim to convert you in some way--a crypto venture, or scam, say--or who otherwise have been on Bluesky for one day and have eight followers? Or am I doing something wrong (I'm new)?
December 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
So, when one is new to Bluesky, is it normal to get followed by chicks flouting their breastesses, dudes who aim to convert you in some way--a crypto venture, or scam, say--or who otherwise have been on Bluesky for one day and have eight followers? Or am I doing something wrong (I'm new)?
Does this platform, which I am new to, have any or many MAGA followers? I get that the place is crawling with spoofers and bots and imposters and fraudsters, but what about MAGA?
December 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Does this platform, which I am new to, have any or many MAGA followers? I get that the place is crawling with spoofers and bots and imposters and fraudsters, but what about MAGA?
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Missing Summer!
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Missing Summer!
December 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
That man was put through hell, and for WHAT?
BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be immediately released, a federal judge rules
The U.S. government never obtained a final order for his removal.
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
That man was put through hell, and for WHAT?
Hartmann is right, it is a 5-alarm fire and we should never relax our guard. *Now* is the time that the present three generations of Americans are being tested like never before. Just because your neighbor and pastor don't see this or take it seriously doesn't mean it is not so.
Is Trump’s Embrace of Russia the Greatest Betrayal in American History?
The convergence of pro-Kremlin policy, tech giveaways to rivals, and rising domestic repression is a five-alarm warning that we ignore at our own peril…
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Hartmann is right, it is a 5-alarm fire and we should never relax our guard. *Now* is the time that the present three generations of Americans are being tested like never before. Just because your neighbor and pastor don't see this or take it seriously doesn't mean it is not so.
Such a monstrous waste of resources. Plus it's ridiculous--Trump being the righteous leader working hard against illicit activity?? Please!
December 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Such a monstrous waste of resources. Plus it's ridiculous--Trump being the righteous leader working hard against illicit activity?? Please!
You've got to read just the first two paragraphs. Don't be drinking coffee when you do--you'll spew it out like Clark W. Griswold choking on his eggnog when Uncle Eddie told him he is staying for another month.
December 9, 2025
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open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
You've got to read just the first two paragraphs. Don't be drinking coffee when you do--you'll spew it out like Clark W. Griswold choking on his eggnog when Uncle Eddie told him he is staying for another month.
Apparently she is not going to be cowed by Trump's executive order dictating that anti-Trump speech--or anti-Christian, or anti-fascism, or any of that--is illegal, seditious, and will be punished. I for one am scared and am doing a Nazi salute with my right arm while I type with my left.
WATCH: Martina Navratilova is “Pissed Off as Hell”
She grew up under a totalitarian regime. Trump’s America looks scarily familiar.
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Apparently she is not going to be cowed by Trump's executive order dictating that anti-Trump speech--or anti-Christian, or anti-fascism, or any of that--is illegal, seditious, and will be punished. I for one am scared and am doing a Nazi salute with my right arm while I type with my left.
Don't you hate it when your grossly unconstitutional plans and designs are thwarted by those losers in black robes? Perhaps the SCOTUS will do further damage to the fabric of our society and overrule a solid lower court decision.
NYT: A federal judge dealt a blow to Trump and Stephen Miller, blocking the federal deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles and ordering the California National Guard returned to the control of Governor Newsom. 💙
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace
December 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Don't you hate it when your grossly unconstitutional plans and designs are thwarted by those losers in black robes? Perhaps the SCOTUS will do further damage to the fabric of our society and overrule a solid lower court decision.
What the actual fuck is happening in this country??!! I'm so sick of the gaslighting, the authoritarian shit, and the failure to deal in good faith with our MANY real problems. Instead, this failure is doing things like starting wars, lying to his base, and sic'ing his dogs on us.
Trump Suggests It’s “Treasonous” to Talk About His Mental Decline
Donald Trump also bragged he had taken more dementia tests than any other president.
newrepublic.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
What the actual fuck is happening in this country??!! I'm so sick of the gaslighting, the authoritarian shit, and the failure to deal in good faith with our MANY real problems. Instead, this failure is doing things like starting wars, lying to his base, and sic'ing his dogs on us.
I was pretty affected last night by the word from @sykescharlie.bsky.social that Bondi sent word to the FBI to go full-on J. Edgar Hoover on liberals, dissenters, so-called anti-fascist individuals and so on. This secondary to Trump's totally unconstitutional exec. order. on dissent/free speech!
December 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I was pretty affected last night by the word from @sykescharlie.bsky.social that Bondi sent word to the FBI to go full-on J. Edgar Hoover on liberals, dissenters, so-called anti-fascist individuals and so on. This secondary to Trump's totally unconstitutional exec. order. on dissent/free speech!
#Cuttingboard made with some unique woods, no dye/stain. Rubber feet, bee's wax/mineral oil finish. #woodworking #woodworker #woodart #kitchens #woodcrafter #cuttingboards Find more at jasonswoodcreations.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
#Cuttingboard made with some unique woods, no dye/stain. Rubber feet, bee's wax/mineral oil finish. #woodworking #woodworker #woodart #kitchens #woodcrafter #cuttingboards Find more at jasonswoodcreations.com
@marcelias.bsky.social indicated today that "Over the last 11 months, one crisis has been ongoing. ...voter suppression and election-subversion machine continues to grind on.... It remains, in my opinion, the greatest threat to democracy because it is the gravest threat to free and fair elections."
December 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
@marcelias.bsky.social indicated today that "Over the last 11 months, one crisis has been ongoing. ...voter suppression and election-subversion machine continues to grind on.... It remains, in my opinion, the greatest threat to democracy because it is the gravest threat to free and fair elections."
@marcelias.bsky.social is a stand-up guy, a devoted member of the fascist resistance coalition. Oh shit I guess he and I are both going to be arrested for "anti-fascist rhetoric" or whatever the f#ck Trump calls our First Amendment rights in his latest assault on norms, democracy, and ethics.
December 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
@marcelias.bsky.social is a stand-up guy, a devoted member of the fascist resistance coalition. Oh shit I guess he and I are both going to be arrested for "anti-fascist rhetoric" or whatever the f#ck Trump calls our First Amendment rights in his latest assault on norms, democracy, and ethics.
Powell is a gutsy guy, I like him. He said "“Inflation for goods has picked up, reflecting the effects of tariffs.”
December 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Powell is a gutsy guy, I like him. He said "“Inflation for goods has picked up, reflecting the effects of tariffs.”