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For a decade, iconic sitcom Cheers ruled the airwaves. The show went off the air 32 years ago - and on that day, 32 years later, George Wendt, who played Norm, died. All those shows, and not once did we argue over politics. What happened to our, well, cheer? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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If The New York Knicks lose to The Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the reason will be simple: they play one-on-five ball, as though star Jalen Brunson is the only player they've got. Kinda like a high school squad. open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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When dealing with Donald Trump supporters in 2025, I feel like I am one of the last people with common sense in a land of braindead zombies. There are many like me and it will be up to The Last Of Us to save us. open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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While I don’t condone assassinating people that I disagree with, politically or otherwise, Comedian Godfrey makes it hard not to laugh at the misfortune of political figures in history getting 86’d. open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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Every day across social media, people fight over what they BELIEVE without KNOWING anything. In my "Change Your Life Saturday" game, will YOU change your mind in light of new - and TRUE - information? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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From 9/11 to October 7th, Israel and the United States suffered a pair of the greatest failures in intelligence and military preparedness in both country's histories. But, on second look, could these "failures" have been part of their plans all along? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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It seems that everyone's a journalist these days, delivering thoughts without facts, refusing to believe mainstream media, leading with opinions based on nothing but their feelings and emotions. Why not put in some actual WORK like journalists do before you talk? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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When any group of people systematically attempts to wipe out any other group of people - history calls it a genocide. So why are there people witnessing the daily murder of innocent Palestinians refusing to call out the Israeli government for this crime? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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Many people can’t wait for Pope Leo to speak out about the wrongs of US President Donald Trump - but I think going after Israel for their genocide in Gaza is a more pressing matter! open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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What side will the world's 1.4 billion Catholics take - Pope Leo or Donald Trump's? Battle lines are clearly being drawn. open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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The first ever American Pope has already spoken against Donald Trump and JD Vance. Will his new followers do the same? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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Lost Minds: Like father, Like son? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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Instead of taking the time to explain this post, I'll just allow you to take the time to read it - if you're interested. 😀 open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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While you're downing drinks to celebrate Cinco De Mayo today, here's 2 things to know: This holiday has nothing to do with Mexican Independence Day and that Bernie Sanders warned us 21 years ago that America would look just. like. this. open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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So, a lot of Catholics and Christians around the US are upset by Donald Trump dressing up like the next pope. But I ask, where was this outrage when catholic priests violated children - or when Trump violated EVERYONE else? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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Sometimes, I wish I was a bettor. See, when it comes to horse races like The Kentucky Derby, I often pick the winner - based on just odds and what the horse and rider look like pre-race. Today, I did it again with Derby Winner Sovereignty. Now, gotta learn to bet! open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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Amongst the many things that irk me while I spend most of my waking hours trying to make the world a better place is when someone shows up to ask me what I'm doing to make the world a better place. Read why that's a PROBLEM for me...😡 open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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There is a great misconception that the United States is a divided country that can only heal once it 'comes together.' A simple question: When has America EVER been together? How about NEVER? Read all about it, folks... open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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What do you do when you hear people talk about how this world is such a terrible place because of politics or crime or some catastrophic happening. How about telling them to get a little perspective, eh? 😀 open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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If you can watch Donald Trump's disastrous White House interview with ABC News' Terry Moran or his inability to answer a grandmother's question about high egg prices and NOT think he's crazy, you've answered your own question: YOU'RE the crazy one! open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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Have you ever tried to help someone who claims to want help, yet everything they do after you offer help seems destined to reject it? So, no, I don't think I'll be helping anyone any time soon. open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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Every day since even before the second coming of Donald Trump, folks tried to share with me their fears of a dystopian future he would force us into. I just could not find a way to fear a nearly 80-year-old man who can't fight his own battles. So why do you? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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Today, Pope Francis was laid to rest. Soon, Virginia Giuffre, sexually victimized by Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew, will be laid to rest after killing herself at age 41. All I have left to make sense of life itself is my dog, Brooklyn. open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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These days we keep seeing examples of trusted media and political figures choosing friendship over truth. Stephen A. Smith did it by refusing to demand Shannon Sharpe be fired for threatening a young woman. I would have demanded SAS fire ME had I done such a thing. open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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Generally, when people don't want to make a decision, they claim, "It's complicated." ESPN star Shannon Sharpe has been caught on tape threatening to "choke the shit" out of his 20-year-old rape accuser. Is firing him a complicated decision for The Walt Disney Co.? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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They say you judge people by the company they keep. So, what happens when a man surrounds himself with accused sexual predators Bill O'Reilly, Chris Cuomo and now ESPN First Take co-host Shannon Sharpe. Could it be time for Stephen A. Smith to look in the mirror? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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You think with Donald Trump back in power that his base would be happy, but it seems Trumpers aren't happy unless they can make Never Trumpers miserable. They can call names - but can they debate? I say no... open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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So, after 12 years, Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church and its 1.4 BILLION followers, has died. With a new, stronger pope on the rise, can this mark the beginning of the end for Donald Trump and the church's wayward American adherents? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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So, Donald Trump says he gets the biggest crowds, eh? Let's make his wish come true! open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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While YOU were watching all the calamity caused by Elon Musk and Donald Trump & Friends as they implemented their devious Project 2025, you may have missed that they were turning the world into a television show called --- Succession. Read on to find out how. open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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Great journalism is hard to find these days. Harder still to find are consumers of the work of Heather Cox Richardson, Robert Reich, Brian Tyler Cohen, MeidasTouch and more who are willing to pay for their work. Why not? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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In real life and your social media life, people are always trying to convince you to agree, acquiesce or be what they want you to be. But when you die, all those "influencers" don't wanna go with you. The moral? Always Be Yourself! 😀 open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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I wonder... open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...

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The most frustrating thing about @UHCougarMBK's loss in the @MarchMadnessMBB final game is that they'd have won it all if only #kelvinsampson could still actually coach. Instead, congrats @GatorsMBK - who won because Sampson was more a spectator than a head coach. open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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In a world gone mad, social media has given strangers license to be mean and disrespectful to others in ways they would never be in real life. Will we ever find our way back to civility? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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When you awoke this morning, no one in the world could have told you that you are not free. But, I can. And I will. Right. NOW! open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...

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Cory Booker took an hour and a day to show America what a hero defending democracy looks and sounds like. So, why are we trying to elevate media creations like ESPN's Stephen A. Smith to the presidency? Haven't we had enough celeb presidents? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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Happy April Fool's Day 2025, or as we call it in The White House, "Just Fools Day." Today's offering is delivered to you no jokes intended. Wake up and let me know you're here after reading it! 😀 open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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So, a light-hearted "Karen" post brought out the claws of real-life Karens who believe they're being singled out in the worst way simply because of their given birth name. But is that worse than being called "nigger" because of the color of your skin? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...?

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From the beginning, my once-close-friend Stephen A. Smith's attacks on NBA superstar LeBron James made no sense to me. But after a real close look, could presidential aspirations have him wanting out of his new $$100M ESPN deal? open.substack.com/pub/michaelj...

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