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John Autry
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Husband, father, grandfather, film fan, music aficionado, life long learner, and retired member of the NC House of Representatives.
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"1. Most are thinking past Trump. They believe his influence is already waning, and his bellicose rantings show that he knows it. ... Every one of them told me he’s deeply unpopular in their countries."
What to plan for in the U.S. if you’re a foreign leader?
Here’s what I’m hearing
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September 25, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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#MikeLuckovich 9/23/2026
Mike Luckovich 9/23/2026
September 25, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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"Sea Change" by Beck released this day in 2002.
#Beck #SeaChange
"Sea Change" by Beck released this day in 2002.
September 25, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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"The Missing Years" by John Prine released this day in 1991.
#JohnPrine #TheMissingYears
"The Missing Years" by John Prine released this day in 1991.
September 24, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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"Love Over Gold" by Dire Straits released on this day in 1982.
#DireStraits #LoveOverGold #VintageVinyl
"Love Over Gold" by Dire Straits released on this day in 1982.
September 24, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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"Electric Warrior" by T. Rex was released this day in 1971.
#TRex #ElectricWarrior
"Electric Warrior" by T. Rex was released this day in 1971.
September 24, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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September 24, 1969 - The Chicago 8 trial opened in Chicago. It was the prosecution of eight anti-war activists charged with responsibility for the violent demonstrations at the August 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

#Chicago7

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The Chicago 8
September 24, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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"John Prine" released this day in 1971.
#JohnPrine
"John Prine" released this day in 1971.
September 24, 2026 at 1:43 AM
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"Aja" by Steely Dan released this day in 1977.
#SteelyDan #Aja #VintageVinyl
"Aja" by Steely Dan released this day in 1977.
September 24, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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The Allman Brothers Band "Idlewild South" released this day in 1970.
#TheAllmanBrothersBand #IdlewildSouth
The Allman Brothers Band "Idlewild South" released this day in 1970.
September 23, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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On this day in 1949 Bruce Springsteen was Born (To Run).
#BruceSpringsteen #TheBoss
Bruce Springsteen
September 23, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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Ray Charles was born on this day in 1930.
#RayCharles
Ray Charles
September 23, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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I don't say this lightly, but Pete Hegseth deserves to be impeached. I understand just how serious a vote to impeach is from experience, and I still believe impeaching him is the right thing to do.

The Iran war. The purge of senior ranks. The boat strikes.

The case is overwhelming. (Link below)
September 23, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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I’m on a 7 day streak! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
#GetThePicture
get-the-picture
Go to AFI.com/get-the-picture to play Get the Picture!
www.afi.com
September 23, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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In Hamlet, North Carolina, on this day in 1926, John Coltrane was born.
#JohnColtrane
John Coltrane Historic Marker - Hamlet, NC John Coltrane Mural - Hamlet, NC
September 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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'This is the headline: “The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way.”'
A Bad Tuesday in Maine if Your Name is Susan Collins
And a new order in Katie Phang’s Epstein Files case
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September 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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"... isn’t the bigger story the fact that the leader of what used to be the world’s most powerful nation... has clearly and undeniably lost his mind?"
It’s “Underwear on the Outside” Time
Trump’s continuing downward spiral into sundowning
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September 23, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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September 22, 1985 - The first Farm Aid concert, organized principally by Willie Nelson, was held with more than 50 musicians raising $9 million for debt-ridden U.S. farmers.
#FarmAid
1st Farm Aid poster
September 22, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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The Band's eponymously titled album (The Brown Album) released this day in 1969.
#TheBand
The Band's eponymously titled album (The Brown Album) released this day in 1969.
September 22, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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"This has been an essential part of movement conservatism ever since Reagan opened the Gates of Mordor back in 1980."
Wait, Did the Republican Party Only Just Realize That It Hired a Bunch of Yahoos and Morons, and That’s Why It’s Falling Apart?
I’ve seen this coming ever since Reagan opened the Gates of Mordor back in 1980.
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September 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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#ChristopherDodd
"When the public's right to know is threatened, and when the rights of free speech and free press are at risk, all of the other liberties we hold dear are endangered." ~ Christopher Dodd
September 22, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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👇🏽

#AbolishICE
September 22, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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Vote No on the Amendments North Carolina.
#NoOnAmendments
Vote No on the Amendments North Carolina.
September 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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"Small Change" by Tom Waits released this day in 1976.
#TomWaits #SmallChange
"Small Change" by Tom Waits released this day in 1976.
September 22, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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September 21st (since 1982) - The International Day of Peace was established by United Nations resolution in 1981 and first celebrated in 1982 (then as the 3rd Tuesday of the month).

2026 Theme: Invest in Peace - For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.

#InternationalDayofPeace

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September 21st (since 1982) - The International Day of Peace was established by United Nations resolution in 1981 and first celebrated in 1982 (then as the 3rd Tuesday of the month).
September 21, 2026 at 6:37 PM