Rich McGowen
@richmcgowen.bsky.social
Really want a return to sanity and civility where character and facts matter.
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No, not irreversible.
But it will almost certainly take more than one Democratic term to fix.
Which is why I’ve been so insistent that folks stop the goddamn purity tests and vote responsibly in November.
We aren’t looking for perfect candidates. We’re looking for better than Republicans.
But it will almost certainly take more than one Democratic term to fix.
Which is why I’ve been so insistent that folks stop the goddamn purity tests and vote responsibly in November.
We aren’t looking for perfect candidates. We’re looking for better than Republicans.
September 6, 2026 at 2:21 AM
No, not irreversible.
But it will almost certainly take more than one Democratic term to fix.
Which is why I’ve been so insistent that folks stop the goddamn purity tests and vote responsibly in November.
We aren’t looking for perfect candidates. We’re looking for better than Republicans.
But it will almost certainly take more than one Democratic term to fix.
Which is why I’ve been so insistent that folks stop the goddamn purity tests and vote responsibly in November.
We aren’t looking for perfect candidates. We’re looking for better than Republicans.
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Everything's terrible, but it is moderately amusing that Trump is responsible for a level of destruction of demand for fossil fuels that anyone proposing a carbon tax would have been excoriated for.
Diesel update: live GasBuddy data shows the U.S. national average price of diesel is at $5.799/gal, two cents from tying the record of $5.819/gal set in 2022
September 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Everything's terrible, but it is moderately amusing that Trump is responsible for a level of destruction of demand for fossil fuels that anyone proposing a carbon tax would have been excoriated for.
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An important reminder to a nation full of pious busybodies:
August 6, 2026 at 2:17 PM
An important reminder to a nation full of pious busybodies:
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Stop calling the $1.8 billion an “anti-weaponization fund.”
Call it what it is: A bribe to proven domestic terrorists to strike again if needed.
Call it what it is: A bribe to proven domestic terrorists to strike again if needed.
President Trump said on Saturday that he would revive a proposal for a $1.8 billion so-called anti-weaponization fund that would compensate his supporters if the Senate fails to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, reigniting a dispute over the settlement.
Trump Calls for $1.8 Billion Fund Over Blanche Attorney General Fight
The president vowed to push for the payout fund if Senate Republicans fail to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, reigniting a dispute over the settlement.
nyti.ms
August 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Stop calling the $1.8 billion an “anti-weaponization fund.”
Call it what it is: A bribe to proven domestic terrorists to strike again if needed.
Call it what it is: A bribe to proven domestic terrorists to strike again if needed.
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Donald Trump's Speech Tonight in a Nutshell:
“WAAAAAAAAAAAAA! WAAAAAAAAAAA!! SO UNFAIR!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! ME ME ME WAAAAAAAAAAA! NEVER BEFORE IN HISTORY WAAAAAAAAAAAA!! NO ONE KNOWS BETER THAN ME! WAAAAAAAAAAAAA! RIGGED! WAAAAAAAAAA!”
“WAAAAAAAAAAAAA! WAAAAAAAAAAA!! SO UNFAIR!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! ME ME ME WAAAAAAAAAAA! NEVER BEFORE IN HISTORY WAAAAAAAAAAAA!! NO ONE KNOWS BETER THAN ME! WAAAAAAAAAAAAA! RIGGED! WAAAAAAAAAA!”
July 16, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Donald Trump's Speech Tonight in a Nutshell:
“WAAAAAAAAAAAAA! WAAAAAAAAAAA!! SO UNFAIR!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! ME ME ME WAAAAAAAAAAA! NEVER BEFORE IN HISTORY WAAAAAAAAAAAA!! NO ONE KNOWS BETER THAN ME! WAAAAAAAAAAAAA! RIGGED! WAAAAAAAAAA!”
“WAAAAAAAAAAAAA! WAAAAAAAAAAA!! SO UNFAIR!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! ME ME ME WAAAAAAAAAAA! NEVER BEFORE IN HISTORY WAAAAAAAAAAAA!! NO ONE KNOWS BETER THAN ME! WAAAAAAAAAAAAA! RIGGED! WAAAAAAAAAA!”
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Republicans are utterly shameless with their hypocrisy.
July 10, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Republicans are utterly shameless with their hypocrisy.
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I think @govandybeshear.bsky.social should just appoint a Dem to fill McConnell’s seat. It would force proof of life, and the state law that stripped him of that power should be challenged in court. I’m sure Thune would refuse to seat the appointee, but I think it’s a fight worth having. BE BOLD!
July 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I think @govandybeshear.bsky.social should just appoint a Dem to fill McConnell’s seat. It would force proof of life, and the state law that stripped him of that power should be challenged in court. I’m sure Thune would refuse to seat the appointee, but I think it’s a fight worth having. BE BOLD!
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I never understand why these bitches need to cover their faces if they’re so ‘proud’
July 4, 2026 at 4:52 PM
I never understand why these bitches need to cover their faces if they’re so ‘proud’
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“If Democrats win, Congress will do its job again” is a wild message from the current Speaker of the House
Johnson: If we lose the midterms, these Democrats will turn every committee of Congress into an investigative body, and they'll go after the president's family, the cabinet, his donors, friends, half of you in this room will be targeted. I run the protection program. We’ll take care of you.
June 26, 2026 at 6:31 PM
“If Democrats win, Congress will do its job again” is a wild message from the current Speaker of the House
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i know we're all anti-WH correspondents dinner, but man it seems like a missed opportunity if the atlantic doesn't invite director patel to some open-bar events
April 22, 2026 at 2:46 AM
i know we're all anti-WH correspondents dinner, but man it seems like a missed opportunity if the atlantic doesn't invite director patel to some open-bar events
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For the record: The Washington Post can go fuck itself.
Support pro-democracy media that doesn't have its head stuck up Donald Trump's ass. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
Support pro-democracy media that doesn't have its head stuck up Donald Trump's ass. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
April 22, 2026 at 3:07 AM
For the record: The Washington Post can go fuck itself.
Support pro-democracy media that doesn't have its head stuck up Donald Trump's ass. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
Support pro-democracy media that doesn't have its head stuck up Donald Trump's ass. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
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My thoughts on the Swalwell stuff.
Notice how Democrats always hold their own accountable and Republicans just yell fake news, no matter how vile the evidence is?
Notice how Democrats always hold their own accountable and Republicans just yell fake news, no matter how vile the evidence is?
April 13, 2026 at 9:38 PM
My thoughts on the Swalwell stuff.
Notice how Democrats always hold their own accountable and Republicans just yell fake news, no matter how vile the evidence is?
Notice how Democrats always hold their own accountable and Republicans just yell fake news, no matter how vile the evidence is?
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It’s very clear that there’s a culture in Washington of protecting serial abusers. You see it in these incidents with Swalwell and Gonzalez. You see it in the Epstein files. That has to stop, and it shouldn’t be a partisan issue.
April 13, 2026 at 11:33 PM
It’s very clear that there’s a culture in Washington of protecting serial abusers. You see it in these incidents with Swalwell and Gonzalez. You see it in the Epstein files. That has to stop, and it shouldn’t be a partisan issue.
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The national discussion should be (1) he's crazy (2) his administration and GOP are too fearful to check him on being crazy and (3) the media is covering this like it's normal. The media is afraid and ultimately complicit in all of this.
April 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The national discussion should be (1) he's crazy (2) his administration and GOP are too fearful to check him on being crazy and (3) the media is covering this like it's normal. The media is afraid and ultimately complicit in all of this.
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Another beautiful Easter message from the President who loves Jesus with all his heart and soul.
April 5, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Another beautiful Easter message from the President who loves Jesus with all his heart and soul.
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Bondi’s spectacularly lawless and evil, but not enough. That’s Pathetic.
April 2, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Bondi’s spectacularly lawless and evil, but not enough. That’s Pathetic.
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Trump has not “given” the USPS special control over mail ballots because that is not a thing that is his to give.
PLEASE STOP PRETENDING THAT THE CARNIVAL BARKER HAS MAGIC POWERS JUST BECAUSE HE SAYS HE HAS MAGIC POWERS.
PLEASE STOP PRETENDING THAT THE CARNIVAL BARKER HAS MAGIC POWERS JUST BECAUSE HE SAYS HE HAS MAGIC POWERS.
April 1, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Trump has not “given” the USPS special control over mail ballots because that is not a thing that is his to give.
PLEASE STOP PRETENDING THAT THE CARNIVAL BARKER HAS MAGIC POWERS JUST BECAUSE HE SAYS HE HAS MAGIC POWERS.
PLEASE STOP PRETENDING THAT THE CARNIVAL BARKER HAS MAGIC POWERS JUST BECAUSE HE SAYS HE HAS MAGIC POWERS.
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The whole thing about Democrats searching for a winning message for the midterms is infuriating because it is staring them in the face:
Rule of Law — People who do illegal shit should face consequences.
For insider trading. For illegal wars. For ignoring court orders. For being a pedophile.
Rule of Law — People who do illegal shit should face consequences.
For insider trading. For illegal wars. For ignoring court orders. For being a pedophile.
Four-byline alert: 🚨
“.. A broker for Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, attempted to make a big investment in major defence companies in the weeks leading up to the US-Israeli attack on Iran, according to three people familiar with the matter.”
www.ft.com/content/744e...
“.. A broker for Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, attempted to make a big investment in major defence companies in the weeks leading up to the US-Israeli attack on Iran, according to three people familiar with the matter.”
www.ft.com/content/744e...
March 31, 2026 at 2:38 AM
The whole thing about Democrats searching for a winning message for the midterms is infuriating because it is staring them in the face:
Rule of Law — People who do illegal shit should face consequences.
For insider trading. For illegal wars. For ignoring court orders. For being a pedophile.
Rule of Law — People who do illegal shit should face consequences.
For insider trading. For illegal wars. For ignoring court orders. For being a pedophile.
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Trans Day of Visibility is tomorrow. #TDOV #ProtectTheDolls
March 31, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Trans Day of Visibility is tomorrow. #TDOV #ProtectTheDolls
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Reminder that this lady regularly undergoes gender affirming treatment on her lips, even while pregnant.
Leavitt: "You cannot transgender mutilate our young children. We need a ban. And then of course no men in women's sports. That's what the president is asking for. It's the SAVE America Act. I look forward to seeing how Democrats can possible oppose these overwhelmingly popular and positive policies"
March 16, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Reminder that this lady regularly undergoes gender affirming treatment on her lips, even while pregnant.
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This is called ‘surveillance pricing.’
It should be illegal.
I have a bill to ban it.
It should be illegal.
I have a bill to ban it.
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washingtonian.com
March 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
This is called ‘surveillance pricing.’
It should be illegal.
I have a bill to ban it.
It should be illegal.
I have a bill to ban it.
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Let’s get one thing straight: We are not a Christian nation. We are a nation where you are free to be a Christian.
Your religion guides you, not all of us. It’s as simple as that.
Your religion guides you, not all of us. It’s as simple as that.
March 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Let’s get one thing straight: We are not a Christian nation. We are a nation where you are free to be a Christian.
Your religion guides you, not all of us. It’s as simple as that.
Your religion guides you, not all of us. It’s as simple as that.
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Disgusting comments. America was founded on the idea of religious freedom. Republicans must denounce this now!
March 9, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Disgusting comments. America was founded on the idea of religious freedom. Republicans must denounce this now!
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There's three votes for anything on the supreme court. If trump said "I'm the god-king of arrakis" he'd get three votes and a lengthy opinion about the long history and tradition of english common law with regards to the spice melange
February 20, 2026 at 3:41 PM
There's three votes for anything on the supreme court. If trump said "I'm the god-king of arrakis" he'd get three votes and a lengthy opinion about the long history and tradition of english common law with regards to the spice melange