Mike Tully
@jmiketully.bsky.social
Retired journalist, attorney, and educator.
Super Intellupidity
The flashing red irony of the term “super intelligence” is that it’s so stupid. The looming danger to democracy is that people who know better embrace the term.
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The flashing red irony of the term “super intelligence” is that it’s so stupid. The looming danger to democracy is that people who know better embrace the term.
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October 8, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Super Intellupidity
The flashing red irony of the term “super intelligence” is that it’s so stupid. The looming danger to democracy is that people who know better embrace the term.
mtully.substack.com/p/super-inte...
The flashing red irony of the term “super intelligence” is that it’s so stupid. The looming danger to democracy is that people who know better embrace the term.
mtully.substack.com/p/super-inte...
Trump’s Death Fetish
You are in danger. Yes, you, the person reading this. So are your loved ones, even your pets. When our leadership no longer values human life, nobody is safe.
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You are in danger. Yes, you, the person reading this. So are your loved ones, even your pets. When our leadership no longer values human life, nobody is safe.
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October 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Trump’s Death Fetish
You are in danger. Yes, you, the person reading this. So are your loved ones, even your pets. When our leadership no longer values human life, nobody is safe.
mtully.substack.com/p/trumps-dea...
You are in danger. Yes, you, the person reading this. So are your loved ones, even your pets. When our leadership no longer values human life, nobody is safe.
mtully.substack.com/p/trumps-dea...
Donald Trump believes in the disposability of humans, an unconscionable and indefensible rationale for mass deportation that leaves an indelible moral stain.
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September 24, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Donald Trump believes in the disposability of humans, an unconscionable and indefensible rationale for mass deportation that leaves an indelible moral stain.
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The Hunt for Red November
Why am I always the last to know? I just found out I’m a communist. I had no idea. Nobody told me. Came as a total surprise. Maybe my card got lost in the mail?
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Why am I always the last to know? I just found out I’m a communist. I had no idea. Nobody told me. Came as a total surprise. Maybe my card got lost in the mail?
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September 17, 2026 at 5:24 PM
The Hunt for Red November
Why am I always the last to know? I just found out I’m a communist. I had no idea. Nobody told me. Came as a total surprise. Maybe my card got lost in the mail?
mtully.substack.com/p/the-hunt-f...
Why am I always the last to know? I just found out I’m a communist. I had no idea. Nobody told me. Came as a total surprise. Maybe my card got lost in the mail?
mtully.substack.com/p/the-hunt-f...
This Is Spinal Trump
This week's Substack post is a review of the Spinal Trump concert in West Virginia during their farewell tour. Attendees all agreed it was a memorable event.
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This week's Substack post is a review of the Spinal Trump concert in West Virginia during their farewell tour. Attendees all agreed it was a memorable event.
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September 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
This Is Spinal Trump
This week's Substack post is a review of the Spinal Trump concert in West Virginia during their farewell tour. Attendees all agreed it was a memorable event.
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This week's Substack post is a review of the Spinal Trump concert in West Virginia during their farewell tour. Attendees all agreed it was a memorable event.
mtully.substack.com/p/this-is-sp...
The Words of Trump: Can You Identify Which Quotes Are His?
How well do you know Donald Trump? Each of the following categories includes quotes from him and three former presidents. Which of the four is the Trump quote?
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How well do you know Donald Trump? Each of the following categories includes quotes from him and three former presidents. Which of the four is the Trump quote?
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September 3, 2026 at 5:53 PM
The Words of Trump: Can You Identify Which Quotes Are His?
How well do you know Donald Trump? Each of the following categories includes quotes from him and three former presidents. Which of the four is the Trump quote?
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How well do you know Donald Trump? Each of the following categories includes quotes from him and three former presidents. Which of the four is the Trump quote?
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America’s Mad Coxswain
Would you bet your life and fortune on the stewardship of a frightened person? Would you want your country to be led by one?
America is led by such a person.
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Would you bet your life and fortune on the stewardship of a frightened person? Would you want your country to be led by one?
America is led by such a person.
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August 27, 2026 at 4:23 PM
America’s Mad Coxswain
Would you bet your life and fortune on the stewardship of a frightened person? Would you want your country to be led by one?
America is led by such a person.
mtully.substack.com/p/americas-m...
Would you bet your life and fortune on the stewardship of a frightened person? Would you want your country to be led by one?
America is led by such a person.
mtully.substack.com/p/americas-m...
Dark Musings Beneath the Golden Arches
As McDonald's embraces technology to improve its service and profit margin, human contact is lost. The price for that loss is social isolation. Is it worth it?
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As McDonald's embraces technology to improve its service and profit margin, human contact is lost. The price for that loss is social isolation. Is it worth it?
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August 20, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Dark Musings Beneath the Golden Arches
As McDonald's embraces technology to improve its service and profit margin, human contact is lost. The price for that loss is social isolation. Is it worth it?
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As McDonald's embraces technology to improve its service and profit margin, human contact is lost. The price for that loss is social isolation. Is it worth it?
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Ancient Middle East Demons Threaten America
History abhors the weak-minded. Donald Trump, bubble-wrapped in his stream-of-consciousness reality, is tearing at the sutures of civilization’s oldest wound.
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History abhors the weak-minded. Donald Trump, bubble-wrapped in his stream-of-consciousness reality, is tearing at the sutures of civilization’s oldest wound.
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August 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Ancient Middle East Demons Threaten America
History abhors the weak-minded. Donald Trump, bubble-wrapped in his stream-of-consciousness reality, is tearing at the sutures of civilization’s oldest wound.
mtully.substack.com/p/ancient-mi...
History abhors the weak-minded. Donald Trump, bubble-wrapped in his stream-of-consciousness reality, is tearing at the sutures of civilization’s oldest wound.
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Donald Trump is delusional, trapped in his own mythology, the sole inhabitant of his personal Mount Olympus. He is too dangerous to remain in the Oval Office.
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August 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Donald Trump is delusional, trapped in his own mythology, the sole inhabitant of his personal Mount Olympus. He is too dangerous to remain in the Oval Office.
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A Wolf in Lamb’s Clothing
Donald Trump sometimes endorses candidates so repellent that he turns a likely Republican victory into a Democratic upset. Could it happen again in Arizona?
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Donald Trump sometimes endorses candidates so repellent that he turns a likely Republican victory into a Democratic upset. Could it happen again in Arizona?
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July 30, 2026 at 5:38 PM
A Wolf in Lamb’s Clothing
Donald Trump sometimes endorses candidates so repellent that he turns a likely Republican victory into a Democratic upset. Could it happen again in Arizona?
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Donald Trump sometimes endorses candidates so repellent that he turns a likely Republican victory into a Democratic upset. Could it happen again in Arizona?
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Donald Trump’s Deadly Tempest
Trump administration funding cuts to the National Weather Service could get many Americans killed. I explain how and why in this week's Substack.
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Trump administration funding cuts to the National Weather Service could get many Americans killed. I explain how and why in this week's Substack.
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July 23, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Donald Trump’s Deadly Tempest
Trump administration funding cuts to the National Weather Service could get many Americans killed. I explain how and why in this week's Substack.
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Trump administration funding cuts to the National Weather Service could get many Americans killed. I explain how and why in this week's Substack.
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Busted!
A federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump abused the power of the presidency for personal gain. It’s hard to overstate the significance of the judge’s action.
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A federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump abused the power of the presidency for personal gain. It’s hard to overstate the significance of the judge’s action.
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July 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Busted!
A federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump abused the power of the presidency for personal gain. It’s hard to overstate the significance of the judge’s action.
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A federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump abused the power of the presidency for personal gain. It’s hard to overstate the significance of the judge’s action.
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The Ugliest American Goes to Ankara
When Trump ventures overseas, Americans clasp their hands over their ears, and lower their eyes; allies clasp their hands over their mouths and roll their eyes.
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When Trump ventures overseas, Americans clasp their hands over their ears, and lower their eyes; allies clasp their hands over their mouths and roll their eyes.
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July 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The Ugliest American Goes to Ankara
When Trump ventures overseas, Americans clasp their hands over their ears, and lower their eyes; allies clasp their hands over their mouths and roll their eyes.
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When Trump ventures overseas, Americans clasp their hands over their ears, and lower their eyes; allies clasp their hands over their mouths and roll their eyes.
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They Say It’s My Birthday
77 is considered a ‘lucky’ number, representing a harmonious balance in life. It is viewed as a time to honor the person’s continued vitality and longevity.
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77 is considered a ‘lucky’ number, representing a harmonious balance in life. It is viewed as a time to honor the person’s continued vitality and longevity.
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July 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
They Say It’s My Birthday
77 is considered a ‘lucky’ number, representing a harmonious balance in life. It is viewed as a time to honor the person’s continued vitality and longevity.
mtully.substack.com/p/they-say-i...
77 is considered a ‘lucky’ number, representing a harmonious balance in life. It is viewed as a time to honor the person’s continued vitality and longevity.
mtully.substack.com/p/they-say-i...
Saying It with Love in My Heart
I need to be more positive, more optimistic, more — how to say it? Loving. Follow along as I temper my animosity for all things Trump with a different approach.
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I need to be more positive, more optimistic, more — how to say it? Loving. Follow along as I temper my animosity for all things Trump with a different approach.
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June 25, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Saying It with Love in My Heart
I need to be more positive, more optimistic, more — how to say it? Loving. Follow along as I temper my animosity for all things Trump with a different approach.
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I need to be more positive, more optimistic, more — how to say it? Loving. Follow along as I temper my animosity for all things Trump with a different approach.
mtully.substack.com/p/saying-it-...
12 Ways Donald Trump Is Trying to Kill Us
A government’s most sacred obligation is to protect the health and safety of its citizens. Donald Trump’s abandonment of this duty threatens us all.
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A government’s most sacred obligation is to protect the health and safety of its citizens. Donald Trump’s abandonment of this duty threatens us all.
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June 18, 2026 at 4:38 PM
12 Ways Donald Trump Is Trying to Kill Us
A government’s most sacred obligation is to protect the health and safety of its citizens. Donald Trump’s abandonment of this duty threatens us all.
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A government’s most sacred obligation is to protect the health and safety of its citizens. Donald Trump’s abandonment of this duty threatens us all.
mtully.substack.com/p/12-ways-do...
Two Interviews. Two Americas
Scott Pelley became a journalist because he loves the First Amendment. Donald Trump became president because he loves Donald Trump. Two enlightening interviews.
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Scott Pelley became a journalist because he loves the First Amendment. Donald Trump became president because he loves Donald Trump. Two enlightening interviews.
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June 11, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Two Interviews. Two Americas
Scott Pelley became a journalist because he loves the First Amendment. Donald Trump became president because he loves Donald Trump. Two enlightening interviews.
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Scott Pelley became a journalist because he loves the First Amendment. Donald Trump became president because he loves Donald Trump. Two enlightening interviews.
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The Last Time Came Too Soon
Goodbye To Bowie, Who Left Us Too Early
We lost our grandpuppy over the weekend. This is my way of saying goodbye.
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Goodbye To Bowie, Who Left Us Too Early
We lost our grandpuppy over the weekend. This is my way of saying goodbye.
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June 7, 2026 at 10:43 PM
The Last Time Came Too Soon
Goodbye To Bowie, Who Left Us Too Early
We lost our grandpuppy over the weekend. This is my way of saying goodbye.
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Goodbye To Bowie, Who Left Us Too Early
We lost our grandpuppy over the weekend. This is my way of saying goodbye.
mtully.substack.com/p/the-last-t...
Lipstick On a Pig
Trump’s second presidency has gone demonic, his governance less inspired by public service than slavish obeisance to the dark temptations of his inner devils.
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Trump’s second presidency has gone demonic, his governance less inspired by public service than slavish obeisance to the dark temptations of his inner devils.
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June 4, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Lipstick On a Pig
Trump’s second presidency has gone demonic, his governance less inspired by public service than slavish obeisance to the dark temptations of his inner devils.
mtully.substack.com/p/lipstick-o...
Trump’s second presidency has gone demonic, his governance less inspired by public service than slavish obeisance to the dark temptations of his inner devils.
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Dying in the Promiseland
I didn’t vote for our current national leadership, but they represent all Americans. I am ashamed of what they do in my name. I didn't vote for the ICE gulag.
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I didn’t vote for our current national leadership, but they represent all Americans. I am ashamed of what they do in my name. I didn't vote for the ICE gulag.
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May 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Dying in the Promiseland
I didn’t vote for our current national leadership, but they represent all Americans. I am ashamed of what they do in my name. I didn't vote for the ICE gulag.
mtully.substack.com/p/dying-in-t...
I didn’t vote for our current national leadership, but they represent all Americans. I am ashamed of what they do in my name. I didn't vote for the ICE gulag.
mtully.substack.com/p/dying-in-t...
All That Bullies Is Gold
Donald Trump loves gold the way Gollum loves his precious. He also loves to visit pain on the less powerful. He's the world’s Golden Bully and America’s curse.
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Donald Trump loves gold the way Gollum loves his precious. He also loves to visit pain on the less powerful. He's the world’s Golden Bully and America’s curse.
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May 21, 2026 at 5:04 PM
All That Bullies Is Gold
Donald Trump loves gold the way Gollum loves his precious. He also loves to visit pain on the less powerful. He's the world’s Golden Bully and America’s curse.
mtully.substack.com/p/all-that-b...
Donald Trump loves gold the way Gollum loves his precious. He also loves to visit pain on the less powerful. He's the world’s Golden Bully and America’s curse.
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Donny’s Last Casino
America is Trump’s last casino, an aging, grey tower in winter. The rest of the world sits in their deck chairs, waiting for the American century implode.
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America is Trump’s last casino, an aging, grey tower in winter. The rest of the world sits in their deck chairs, waiting for the American century implode.
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May 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Donny’s Last Casino
America is Trump’s last casino, an aging, grey tower in winter. The rest of the world sits in their deck chairs, waiting for the American century implode.
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America is Trump’s last casino, an aging, grey tower in winter. The rest of the world sits in their deck chairs, waiting for the American century implode.
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I Admit It. I Have Incurable Trump Derangement Syndrome
“Trump Derangement Syndrome” is not a malady but malarkey. It’s less evocative of political science than of fainting couches.
And yet…
I think I might have it.
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“Trump Derangement Syndrome” is not a malady but malarkey. It’s less evocative of political science than of fainting couches.
And yet…
I think I might have it.
mtully.substack.com/p/i-admit-it...
May 7, 2026 at 5:31 PM
I Admit It. I Have Incurable Trump Derangement Syndrome
“Trump Derangement Syndrome” is not a malady but malarkey. It’s less evocative of political science than of fainting couches.
And yet…
I think I might have it.
mtully.substack.com/p/i-admit-it...
“Trump Derangement Syndrome” is not a malady but malarkey. It’s less evocative of political science than of fainting couches.
And yet…
I think I might have it.
mtully.substack.com/p/i-admit-it...
Making White Supremacy Great Again
Trump is using the Department of Justice to advance the cause of white supremacy. His authoritarian agenda echoes the world of white robes and burning crosses.
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Trump is using the Department of Justice to advance the cause of white supremacy. His authoritarian agenda echoes the world of white robes and burning crosses.
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April 30, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Making White Supremacy Great Again
Trump is using the Department of Justice to advance the cause of white supremacy. His authoritarian agenda echoes the world of white robes and burning crosses.
mtully.substack.com/p/making-whi...
Trump is using the Department of Justice to advance the cause of white supremacy. His authoritarian agenda echoes the world of white robes and burning crosses.
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