Ron Fournier
@ronfournier.bsky.social
Consultant. Ex-White House/Political Correspondent. @AP @TheAtlantic @crainsdetroit alum. Bestsellers “Love That Boy” & “Applebee’s America” Formal title: Bompa
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25 yrs. Forever and yesterday.
"By turning the post-9/11 apparatus inward, Trump has diminished not only the U.S. anti-terrorism efforts but also challenges...including advanced artificial intelligence, cyberthreats, drones, and biotechnology.
In that sense, the 9/11 terrorists have won."
"By turning the post-9/11 apparatus inward, Trump has diminished not only the U.S. anti-terrorism efforts but also challenges...including advanced artificial intelligence, cyberthreats, drones, and biotechnology.
In that sense, the 9/11 terrorists have won."
September 11, 2026 at 11:37 AM
25 yrs. Forever and yesterday.
"By turning the post-9/11 apparatus inward, Trump has diminished not only the U.S. anti-terrorism efforts but also challenges...including advanced artificial intelligence, cyberthreats, drones, and biotechnology.
In that sense, the 9/11 terrorists have won."
"By turning the post-9/11 apparatus inward, Trump has diminished not only the U.S. anti-terrorism efforts but also challenges...including advanced artificial intelligence, cyberthreats, drones, and biotechnology.
In that sense, the 9/11 terrorists have won."
Imagine if President Obama allowed a Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin to pay for his daughter’s wedding reception in the Bahamas, a gift totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars that flouted ethical norms for presidential families
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Trump’s Wedding Grift
It’s time once again to play “Imagine If”
convulsions.substack.com
September 15, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Imagine if President Obama allowed a Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin to pay for his daughter’s wedding reception in the Bahamas, a gift totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars that flouted ethical norms for presidential families
convulsions.substack.com/p/trumps-wed...
convulsions.substack.com/p/trumps-wed...
Two-thirds of Americans think the nation's public schools suck. And two-thirds of Americans think their kids' school is great. They're wrong, and that's why school reform isn't the urgent demand it should be.
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Public Education Needs Better, More Brutal Marketing
Your kids’ schools are only as good as the system itself.
convulsions.substack.com
September 8, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Two-thirds of Americans think the nation's public schools suck. And two-thirds of Americans think their kids' school is great. They're wrong, and that's why school reform isn't the urgent demand it should be.
convulsions.substack.com/p/public-edu...
convulsions.substack.com/p/public-edu...
When Did Trump Morph Into Hillary Clinton?
He’s lost his populist touch.
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September 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM
I bring you two stories sure to stir the white-hot embers of populism in America.
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Happy Days Are Here Again!
If you’re a corporation or dark money donor.
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August 31, 2026 at 1:45 PM
I bring you two stories sure to stir the white-hot embers of populism in America.
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convulsions.substack.com/p/happy-days...
I DON’T KNOW whether Trump is having sex with a White House aide whom the New York Times calls “a platinum blonde geyser of positivity.” I don’t care to know. But I agree with administration officials who privately call the relationship unhealthy and … icky.
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The Trump Affair
Three takes on an icky White House relationship.
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August 19, 2026 at 12:33 PM
I DON’T KNOW whether Trump is having sex with a White House aide whom the New York Times calls “a platinum blonde geyser of positivity.” I don’t care to know. But I agree with administration officials who privately call the relationship unhealthy and … icky.
convulsions.substack.com/p/the-trump-...
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"The U.S. Navy is considering a multibillion-dollar redesign of its new aircraft carriers because Trump doesn’t like how the current design looks. . . . I kid you not. . . .
"Why is our commander in chief treating America’s next-generation fleet like a Lego set?"
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"Why is our commander in chief treating America’s next-generation fleet like a Lego set?"
— @ronfournier.bsky.social
August 16, 2026 at 2:33 PM
"The U.S. Navy is considering a multibillion-dollar redesign of its new aircraft carriers because Trump doesn’t like how the current design looks. . . . I kid you not. . . .
"Why is our commander in chief treating America’s next-generation fleet like a Lego set?"
— @ronfournier.bsky.social
"Why is our commander in chief treating America’s next-generation fleet like a Lego set?"
— @ronfournier.bsky.social
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The firm adds that gloves must not be used on the elderly, children, pregnant women or anyone with severe disabilities, and aren’t meant for punishment or torture of detainees.
As @ronfournier.bsky.social posted two days before that detailed coverage: "What could possibly go wrong? Everything."
The firm adds that gloves must not be used on the elderly, children, pregnant women or anyone with severe disabilities, and aren’t meant for punishment or torture of detainees.
As @ronfournier.bsky.social posted two days before that detailed coverage: "What could possibly go wrong? Everything."
August 14, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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The firm adds that gloves must not be used on the elderly, children, pregnant women or anyone with severe disabilities, and aren’t meant for punishment or torture of detainees.
As @ronfournier.bsky.social posted two days before that detailed coverage: "What could possibly go wrong? Everything."
The firm adds that gloves must not be used on the elderly, children, pregnant women or anyone with severe disabilities, and aren’t meant for punishment or torture of detainees.
As @ronfournier.bsky.social posted two days before that detailed coverage: "What could possibly go wrong? Everything."
My latest, which includes a memory about writing about Dick Cheney in my underwear. convulsions.substack.com/p/dick-chene...
Dick Cheney's Doctor Says Trump is Unwell
I tend to agree.
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August 12, 2026 at 12:19 PM
My latest, which includes a memory about writing about Dick Cheney in my underwear. convulsions.substack.com/p/dick-chene...
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"This rise of insurgents on the far right and left may soon lead to a radical realignment of U.S. politics.
"Here are the forces at play in Michigan that reflect broader national trends."
"Here are the forces at play in Michigan that reflect broader national trends."
While Tuesday's results won't settle some of the greatest issues of our day (radical populism, foreign adventurism, racism, sexism, and the celebritization of American politics) they will give us a bead on where we’re headed.
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convulsions.substack.com/p/the-most-c...
The Most Consequential Race of 2026 is Not in November
It's in Michigan on Tuesday
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August 2, 2026 at 1:10 PM
"This rise of insurgents on the far right and left may soon lead to a radical realignment of U.S. politics.
"Here are the forces at play in Michigan that reflect broader national trends."
"Here are the forces at play in Michigan that reflect broader national trends."
“The Most Consequential Race of 2026 is Not in November. It’s in Michigan on Tuesday”
Here’s why:
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Here’s why:
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The Most Consequential Race of 2026 is Not in November
It's in Michigan on Tuesday
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August 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
“The Most Consequential Race of 2026 is Not in November. It’s in Michigan on Tuesday”
Here’s why:
open.substack.com/pub/convulsi...
Here’s why:
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While Tuesday's results won't settle some of the greatest issues of our day (radical populism, foreign adventurism, racism, sexism, and the celebritization of American politics) they will give us a bead on where we’re headed.
convulsions.substack.com/p/the-most-c...
convulsions.substack.com/p/the-most-c...
The Most Consequential Race of 2026 is Not in November
It's in Michigan on Tuesday
convulsions.substack.com
August 1, 2026 at 12:36 PM
While Tuesday's results won't settle some of the greatest issues of our day (radical populism, foreign adventurism, racism, sexism, and the celebritization of American politics) they will give us a bead on where we’re headed.
convulsions.substack.com/p/the-most-c...
convulsions.substack.com/p/the-most-c...
Boycott the damn dinner
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Seriously, White House Reporters: WTF?
Why are you having dinner with this man?
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July 23, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Boycott the damn dinner
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convulsions.substack.com/p/seriously-...
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My question is: why do certain reporters and editors keep saying there is ceasefire even though their own reporting details ongoing hostilities? What's the incentive here? It makes no sense. @ronfournier.bsky.social
Here's how I'd write today's lede:
THE UNITED STATES struck multiple targets in Iran today as President Trump sought to regain unfettered access to the Strait of Hormuz lost earlier in his unauthorized and unpopular war — now entering its 18th week
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THE UNITED STATES struck multiple targets in Iran today as President Trump sought to regain unfettered access to the Strait of Hormuz lost earlier in his unauthorized and unpopular war — now entering its 18th week
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Why Won't the Media Write the War Right?
There is no ceasefire. And Trump is losing ground on his war.
convulsions.substack.com
June 28, 2026 at 12:47 PM
My question is: why do certain reporters and editors keep saying there is ceasefire even though their own reporting details ongoing hostilities? What's the incentive here? It makes no sense. @ronfournier.bsky.social