Sam Bellamy
@sambdesk.bsky.social
Not the pirate. Contributor to fightthefire.substack.com, an all-free site. Winner of multiple prestigious awards from dogs. Whistles through darkness. Aspires to ask "WTF did you just say?" at a WH press conference.
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Release the MRI
Trump's T-Day tirade was offensive, as usual, but cause for greater concern
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"To paraphrase another childhood insult, when God was handing out empathy, Trump thought he was being offered a 'felony' and said, 'No, thanks. I’ve got 34.' "
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From Mon Rovîa, a Liberian immigrant who came to America when he was five years old as a refugee from civil war.
... the government
Staying on heavy foot
And they tried to keep us all down
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyXc...
... the government
Staying on heavy foot
And they tried to keep us all down
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyXc...
Mon Rovîa - Heavy Foot (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Mon Rovîa
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October 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
From Mon Rovîa, a Liberian immigrant who came to America when he was five years old as a refugee from civil war.
... the government
Staying on heavy foot
And they tried to keep us all down
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyXc...
... the government
Staying on heavy foot
And they tried to keep us all down
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyXc...
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New: A child (of U.S. citizens) is pepper-sprayed by immigration agents near Chicago.
"Trump and Stephen Miller lack the empathy and the imagination to picture themselves fleeing a troubled country with their wife and children to escape poverty and drug violence."
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"Trump and Stephen Miller lack the empathy and the imagination to picture themselves fleeing a troubled country with their wife and children to escape poverty and drug violence."
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Big, bad ICE saves us from a one-year-old
Pepper-spraying a child apparently warms the cold, shriveled hearts of MAGA
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November 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
New: A child (of U.S. citizens) is pepper-sprayed by immigration agents near Chicago.
"Trump and Stephen Miller lack the empathy and the imagination to picture themselves fleeing a troubled country with their wife and children to escape poverty and drug violence."
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"Trump and Stephen Miller lack the empathy and the imagination to picture themselves fleeing a troubled country with their wife and children to escape poverty and drug violence."
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"We could all mail a copy of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the U.S. Constitution to a certain powerful idiot of our acquaintance. But it wouldn’t do us any good, of course, because our idiot doesn’t read, and his condition seems to surpass the definition of 'complete.'"
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"We could all mail a copy of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the U.S. Constitution to a certain powerful idiot of our acquaintance. But it wouldn’t do us any good, of course, because our idiot doesn’t read, and his condition seems to surpass the definition of 'complete.'"
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Give the scaffold talk a rest, felon boy
Trump's hit a new level of stupid and dangerous with threats against members of Congress
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November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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"We could all mail a copy of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the U.S. Constitution to a certain powerful idiot of our acquaintance. But it wouldn’t do us any good, of course, because our idiot doesn’t read, and his condition seems to surpass the definition of 'complete.'"
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"We could all mail a copy of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the U.S. Constitution to a certain powerful idiot of our acquaintance. But it wouldn’t do us any good, of course, because our idiot doesn’t read, and his condition seems to surpass the definition of 'complete.'"
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New:
Are you prone to shouting “Loser!” at fellow passengers?
Have you ever suggested a seatmate wearing a “No Kings” button should be hanged? Do you delight in grabbing flight attendants by the vagina?
No? Then you may be ready for the Golden Age of Travel.
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Are you prone to shouting “Loser!” at fellow passengers?
Have you ever suggested a seatmate wearing a “No Kings” button should be hanged? Do you delight in grabbing flight attendants by the vagina?
No? Then you may be ready for the Golden Age of Travel.
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The Trump administration's civility lessons
A new ad reminds us manners don't stop at the gate - well, just the gate to Mar-a-Lago
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November 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
New:
Are you prone to shouting “Loser!” at fellow passengers?
Have you ever suggested a seatmate wearing a “No Kings” button should be hanged? Do you delight in grabbing flight attendants by the vagina?
No? Then you may be ready for the Golden Age of Travel.
*All links/subscriptions are free.
Are you prone to shouting “Loser!” at fellow passengers?
Have you ever suggested a seatmate wearing a “No Kings” button should be hanged? Do you delight in grabbing flight attendants by the vagina?
No? Then you may be ready for the Golden Age of Travel.
*All links/subscriptions are free.
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Earth to Eve - 'Have you heard the news?' (Live Version)
YouTube video by Earth To Eve
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November 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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October 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Thanks to all of you who've joined us on Substack in recent days! Because our subscriptions are free, our only compensation is knowing we're helping to keep readers informed. (Well, that and it's great therapy. It feels better to let it out, doesn't it?)
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Great song from Low Cut Connie, "Livin' in the USA."
"My kinda people ain't never gonna leave us alone
They're scarin' me to death with all these things that they got goin' on"
"My kinda people ain't never gonna leave us alone
They're scarin' me to death with all these things that they got goin' on"
Low Cut Connie - Livin in the USA
YouTube video by Low Cut Connie
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November 30, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Great song from Low Cut Connie, "Livin' in the USA."
"My kinda people ain't never gonna leave us alone
They're scarin' me to death with all these things that they got goin' on"
"My kinda people ain't never gonna leave us alone
They're scarin' me to death with all these things that they got goin' on"
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At a photo op Wednesday, the presumed heir to the porcelain MAGA throne, JD Vance, offered his unsolicited thoughts on what many of us see on our table on Thanksgiving.
If you say you like turkey, he says, you're full shit.
At a photo op Wednesday, the presumed heir to the porcelain MAGA throne, JD Vance, offered his unsolicited thoughts on what many of us see on our table on Thanksgiving.
If you say you like turkey, he says, you're full shit.
A special Thanksgiving message from JD Vance
Our vice president and roving dolt has ... thoughts
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November 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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At a photo op Wednesday, the presumed heir to the porcelain MAGA throne, JD Vance, offered his unsolicited thoughts on what many of us see on our table on Thanksgiving.
If you say you like turkey, he says, you're full shit.
At a photo op Wednesday, the presumed heir to the porcelain MAGA throne, JD Vance, offered his unsolicited thoughts on what many of us see on our table on Thanksgiving.
If you say you like turkey, he says, you're full shit.
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The latest from Christopher Shields, only at Fight the Fire -- "Lonely Johnson."
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Lonely Johnson
Cartoon by Shields
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November 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The latest from Christopher Shields, only at Fight the Fire -- "Lonely Johnson."
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New at Fight the Fire:
"To paraphrase another childhood insult, when God was handing out empathy, Trump thought he was being offered a 'felony' and said, 'No, thanks. I’ve got 34.' "
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"To paraphrase another childhood insult, when God was handing out empathy, Trump thought he was being offered a 'felony' and said, 'No, thanks. I’ve got 34.' "
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Release the MRI
Trump's T-Day tirade was offensive, as usual, but cause for greater concern
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November 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
New at Fight the Fire:
"To paraphrase another childhood insult, when God was handing out empathy, Trump thought he was being offered a 'felony' and said, 'No, thanks. I’ve got 34.' "
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"To paraphrase another childhood insult, when God was handing out empathy, Trump thought he was being offered a 'felony' and said, 'No, thanks. I’ve got 34.' "
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Great song from Low Cut Connie, "Livin' in the USA."
"My kinda people ain't never gonna leave us alone
They're scarin' me to death with all these things that they got goin' on"
"My kinda people ain't never gonna leave us alone
They're scarin' me to death with all these things that they got goin' on"
Low Cut Connie - Livin in the USA
YouTube video by Low Cut Connie
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Great song from Low Cut Connie, "Livin' in the USA."
"My kinda people ain't never gonna leave us alone
They're scarin' me to death with all these things that they got goin' on"
"My kinda people ain't never gonna leave us alone
They're scarin' me to death with all these things that they got goin' on"
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Last November, as we braced ourselves for Trump’s return to the White House, Mike Sorrell discussed an issue that remains with us — as demonstrated by Trump’s threats to Democrats for reminding service personnel that their allegiance is to the Constitution.
It’s a prescient piece, worth revisiting.
It’s a prescient piece, worth revisiting.
How deep is a soldier’s loyalty to the commander in chief?
Trump's plans to use the military at home will create dangerous situations
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November 23, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Last November, as we braced ourselves for Trump’s return to the White House, Mike Sorrell discussed an issue that remains with us — as demonstrated by Trump’s threats to Democrats for reminding service personnel that their allegiance is to the Constitution.
It’s a prescient piece, worth revisiting.
It’s a prescient piece, worth revisiting.
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New from Christopher Shields, only at Fight the Fire.
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Does he have a deal for you, Ukraine!
Cartoon by Shields
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November 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
New from Christopher Shields, only at Fight the Fire.
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WP headline: More Americans are getting their power shut off, as unpaid bills pile up.
Thanks, Trump.
Thanks, Trump.
November 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM
WP headline: More Americans are getting their power shut off, as unpaid bills pile up.
Thanks, Trump.
Thanks, Trump.
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New from Christopher Shields, only at Fight the Fire: Trump's next big renovation.
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Trump's next big renovation
Cartoon by Shields
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October 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
New from Christopher Shields, only at Fight the Fire: Trump's next big renovation.
All links and subscriptions are free at Fight the Fire. Check out more of Christopher's great work in our archives. And join us! We'd love the company.
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A haunting song from Jensen McRae, "The Men Are Disappearing" -
"Surely someone's coming to save us.
It's a reprise, it's an encore.
It's a song you know you know.
It's a fire sale of evil.
They know
everything must go."
"Surely someone's coming to save us.
It's a reprise, it's an encore.
It's a song you know you know.
It's a fire sale of evil.
They know
everything must go."
the men are disappearing - jensen mcrae
YouTube video by avery
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November 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
A haunting song from Jensen McRae, "The Men Are Disappearing" -
"Surely someone's coming to save us.
It's a reprise, it's an encore.
It's a song you know you know.
It's a fire sale of evil.
They know
everything must go."
"Surely someone's coming to save us.
It's a reprise, it's an encore.
It's a song you know you know.
It's a fire sale of evil.
They know
everything must go."
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I wasn't familiar with Elle Cordova's work. I like this a lot:
For our scientists
YouTube video by Elle Cordova
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November 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I wasn't familiar with Elle Cordova's work. I like this a lot:
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"MAGA cult members appear to be sputtering mad, or just plain sputtering, over the photos of Trump looking at Mamdani like he’s a teenage beauty pageant contestant from days of yore."
"MAGA cult members appear to be sputtering mad, or just plain sputtering, over the photos of Trump looking at Mamdani like he’s a teenage beauty pageant contestant from days of yore."
Dah-ling, I love you, but give me Park Avenue
Trump and MTG formalize split; big fellow eyes a move to NYC to be with Zohran
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November 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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"MAGA cult members appear to be sputtering mad, or just plain sputtering, over the photos of Trump looking at Mamdani like he’s a teenage beauty pageant contestant from days of yore."
"MAGA cult members appear to be sputtering mad, or just plain sputtering, over the photos of Trump looking at Mamdani like he’s a teenage beauty pageant contestant from days of yore."
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"I don’t recall any recent video or still photos of Trump looking quite as happy as he did with the crown prince. I think I’d have to go back to images of his rollicking good times with his longtime wingman Jeffrey Epstein for a comparison."
"I don’t recall any recent video or still photos of Trump looking quite as happy as he did with the crown prince. I think I’d have to go back to images of his rollicking good times with his longtime wingman Jeffrey Epstein for a comparison."
‘I don’t give a hell where that hand’s been’
Trump’s lovefest with MBS is all the more reason to investigate Vindman claim
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November 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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"I don’t recall any recent video or still photos of Trump looking quite as happy as he did with the crown prince. I think I’d have to go back to images of his rollicking good times with his longtime wingman Jeffrey Epstein for a comparison."
"I don’t recall any recent video or still photos of Trump looking quite as happy as he did with the crown prince. I think I’d have to go back to images of his rollicking good times with his longtime wingman Jeffrey Epstein for a comparison."
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"If you want to see surreal, you just get out of bed in the morning and look at the news on your cell phone.
We’re in Trump’s America, crying out loud, where we reflexively scrape batshit off our shoes. All. Day. Long."
"If you want to see surreal, you just get out of bed in the morning and look at the news on your cell phone.
We’re in Trump’s America, crying out loud, where we reflexively scrape batshit off our shoes. All. Day. Long."
You know it's bad when Loomer sorta makes sense
From Coasties to the Heritage Foundation, we can't silence the GOP rabbit hole of hate
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November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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"If you want to see surreal, you just get out of bed in the morning and look at the news on your cell phone.
We’re in Trump’s America, crying out loud, where we reflexively scrape batshit off our shoes. All. Day. Long."
"If you want to see surreal, you just get out of bed in the morning and look at the news on your cell phone.
We’re in Trump’s America, crying out loud, where we reflexively scrape batshit off our shoes. All. Day. Long."
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"Recently we’ve read and heard a spate of complaints from Trump followers about threats of violence and racial and ethnic slurs leveled at them – by other Trump followers.
Who’d’ve thunk it, right?"
"Recently we’ve read and heard a spate of complaints from Trump followers about threats of violence and racial and ethnic slurs leveled at them – by other Trump followers.
Who’d’ve thunk it, right?"
FAFO Syndrome seems to be hitting MAGA hard these days
Darned if they can figure out where all this hateful rhetoric is coming from
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November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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"Recently we’ve read and heard a spate of complaints from Trump followers about threats of violence and racial and ethnic slurs leveled at them – by other Trump followers.
Who’d’ve thunk it, right?"
"Recently we’ve read and heard a spate of complaints from Trump followers about threats of violence and racial and ethnic slurs leveled at them – by other Trump followers.
Who’d’ve thunk it, right?"
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Folk singer Eliza Gilkyson, a two-time Grammy nominee...
"So keep your light on,
Vow to fight on
Through the dark night of your soul.
Call on Martin, call on Ida,
whose fight for justice did not cease."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGbP...
"So keep your light on,
Vow to fight on
Through the dark night of your soul.
Call on Martin, call on Ida,
whose fight for justice did not cease."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGbP...
Eliza Gilkyson - Dark Night of the Soul
YouTube video by Eliza Gilkyson
www.youtube.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Folk singer Eliza Gilkyson, a two-time Grammy nominee...
"So keep your light on,
Vow to fight on
Through the dark night of your soul.
Call on Martin, call on Ida,
whose fight for justice did not cease."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGbP...
"So keep your light on,
Vow to fight on
Through the dark night of your soul.
Call on Martin, call on Ida,
whose fight for justice did not cease."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGbP...
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A look back to a February cartoon by Shields about our abandonment of Ukraine - "Democracy ya later." Nothing's changed.
Democracy ya later
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November 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A look back to a February cartoon by Shields about our abandonment of Ukraine - "Democracy ya later." Nothing's changed.
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According to the NYT, then-CIA Director Gina Haspel “listened to a recording obtained by Turkish intelligence that not only captured Mr. Khashoggi’s struggle against Saudi agents and his killing, but also the sounds of the saw being used on his body.”
According to the NYT, then-CIA Director Gina Haspel “listened to a recording obtained by Turkish intelligence that not only captured Mr. Khashoggi’s struggle against Saudi agents and his killing, but also the sounds of the saw being used on his body.”
‘I don’t give a hell where that hand’s been’
Trump’s lovefest with MBS is all the more reason to investigate Vindman claim
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November 23, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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According to the NYT, then-CIA Director Gina Haspel “listened to a recording obtained by Turkish intelligence that not only captured Mr. Khashoggi’s struggle against Saudi agents and his killing, but also the sounds of the saw being used on his body.”
According to the NYT, then-CIA Director Gina Haspel “listened to a recording obtained by Turkish intelligence that not only captured Mr. Khashoggi’s struggle against Saudi agents and his killing, but also the sounds of the saw being used on his body.”