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Gary Michael Shephard

@RealGaryShep

I’m retired and enjoying every minute of it, except when I see Mr Trump lying through his teeth. Went vegan many moons ago. Currently owned by two cats.

Joined June 2020
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tRump doesn’t sound like he’s on Ukraine’s side. And why isn’t he? apple.news/A87gGlpTDTdu3mD0T…
Ukraine defies Trump to resume attacks on Russian oil refineries

Ukraine defies Trump to resume attacks on Russian oil refineries

Kremlin says Kyiv is ‘simply ignoring’ US wishes days before midterm elections after reported strikes on two oil sites

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We could have elected the smart woman and her experienced veep… apple.news/AMRN5gSr5Qp-k9rEn…
Please, Please, Please Don't Show This Post About Trump's Economy To Your MAGA-Supporting Family...

Please, Please, Please Don't Show This Post About Trump's Economy To Your MAGA-Supporting Family...

I’m keeping track of Trump’s economy right here. Every month. Enjoy!

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I’m looking forward to an election season without a tRump on the ballot. npr.org/2026/11/01/nx-s1-602…
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Quite a load of entertainment from Donny John. apple.news/AE4ssJ0q1QNeNMD_b…
Trump, Obama serve up a food fight in final days of midterm campaign

Trump, Obama serve up a food fight in final days of midterm campaign

Former President Barack Obama and ​President Donald Trump are having a food fight in the closing days of the midterm election campaign, trading barbs over the Cheesecake ‌Factory as voters prepare to...

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Ok, first question…why are they wearing masks? Who or what are they afraid of? apple.news/A8jmExsxGSj-uw1tQ…
'We Can Show Up In Numbers If We Need To': The Proud Boys Have Identified Their Next Target

'We Can Show Up In Numbers If We Need To': The Proud Boys Have Identified Their Next Target

As democratic socialism gains political power, the Proud Boys are positioning it as the latest boogeyman — and see their pushback as a way to reassert their place in the American political landscape.

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First of all, we prefer the term, “progressive”. Second, we’re not the “new racists”. apple.news/A7F2SEWohT4-yoJfh…
This Dark New TV Ad Calls Liberals 'Full Of Hate' — And The Reactions Are Shocking

This Dark New TV Ad Calls Liberals 'Full Of Hate' — And The Reactions Are Shocking

An expert described the ad as “dog whistle politics,” saying it pushes race into the minds of voters who may be “racially fearful.”

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If you’re looking for someone in tRump’s current administration that’s not firing on all cylinders… apple.news/AF7rnyMSWSN-LXaU8…
Senator says “furry” pilots are taking over airlines because of trans people: “We’re sitting ducks!”

Senator says “furry” pilots are taking over airlines because of trans people: “We’re sitting ducks!”

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) claimed doctors are performing secret surgeries on trans kids & that furry aviation workers are endangering us all. Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Senator Tommy Tuberville...

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Good grief, what’s tRump up to now? Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible' apnews.com/article/alaska-se…
Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'

Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'

Alaska’s Republican-run state government is urging a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Donald Trump’s direction to stop the certification of a possible Democratic win in that...

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Well, it’s our own fault as a nation. We elected this ‘genius’ twice. apple.news/AUEjJ_zoMSl6cNKH_…
Trump Says Google CEO Rejected His Request to Rename Atlantic Ocean on Google Maps

Trump Says Google CEO Rejected His Request to Rename Atlantic Ocean on Google Maps

President Donald Trump, who has already renamed two bodies of water after America, said he would like to redub the Atlantic Ocean as well -- but that the CEO of Google pushed back on the idea.

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It looks as if ICE needs to be held to stricter standards. apple.news/ACQL79hZaTwyCulK_…
Video shows ICE agent pointing handgun in face of North Hollywood bystander

Video shows ICE agent pointing handgun in face of North Hollywood bystander

Video shows ICE agents detaining a man in North Hollywood, and then pointing a handgun directly in the face of an apparently unarmed bystander during a tense encounter.

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tRump can keep jonesing for the Nobel Peace prize but he’s not going to get it. Norway turns to toilet humor after Trump bashes Scandinavian country apnews.com/article/trump-nor…
Norway turns to toilet humor after Trump bashes Scandinavian country

Norway turns to toilet humor after Trump bashes Scandinavian country

Norway has turned to a bit of toilet humor in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments insulting the Scandinavian country and the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Good grief. I hate to bring up old presidents but tRump does remind me of Richard Nixon more often than I’d like to be. Judge orders 3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads to be pulled from TV and social media apnews.com/article/trump-tv-…
Judge orders 3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads to be pulled from TV and social media

Judge orders 3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads to be pulled from TV and social media

A judge has ordered the federal government to pull three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads from television, social media and elsewhere that she says appear to have been made for political or...

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Civilians don’t need assault rifles. My family and I have done quite well without them. Sandy Hook families urge Supreme Court to uphold state and local bans on AR-15-style rifles apnews.com/article/sandy-hoo…
Sandy Hook families urge Supreme Court to uphold state and local bans on AR-15-style rifles

Sandy Hook families urge Supreme Court to uphold state and local bans on AR-15-style rifles

Relatives whose loved ones were killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold bans on certain semiautomatic rifles.

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Would it be inappropriate to call the tRump administration “slime weasels”? Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads apnews.com/article/trump-tv-…
Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads

Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads

A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message.

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Are we helping South American dictators now? apple.news/AJIBe0Rn-SVGmyGt3…
Trump Team Arranged Private Jet to Help Bolsonaro Flee Brazil

Trump Team Arranged Private Jet to Help Bolsonaro Flee Brazil

Here’s exactly how the Trump administration helped Flávio Bolsonaro escape Brazil.

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It looks as if the 250th celebration was designed to take a loss and fund tRump’s pockets. apple.news/A9cIi46dpS46ToNN0…
Trump Media Filings Reveal Payout From America’s 250th Celebration

Trump Media Filings Reveal Payout From America’s 250th Celebration

It sure looks like Donald Trump is using taxpayer money to fund his own social media company.

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“It is yet another example of just how committed to corruption this administration is, wringing out every penny they can get from their time in power.” apple.news/A9cIi46dpS46ToNN0….
Trump Media Filings Reveal Payout From America’s 250th Celebration

Trump Media Filings Reveal Payout From America’s 250th Celebration

It sure looks like Donald Trump is using taxpayer money to fund his own social media company.

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I don’t like tRump and I don’t like the people rallying for him. apple.news/ARmYQw5W6Ry2JSgXV…
19 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Have Been Showing Up At Trump Rallies

19 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Have Been Showing Up At Trump Rallies

Some real star power here.

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In my incredibly humble opinion, I think ICE is running out of control under tRump. apple.news/A3nwmT2rGT_2J4pto…
ICE agent charged after ramming unmarked SUV into man in Texas

ICE agent charged after ramming unmarked SUV into man in Texas

Agent Mario Alberto Morale charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon over incident in Houston

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Blowing up at a reporter? I think DonOld’s losing it. apple.news/AiZqboh7eRHGOIFsS…
'You look like hell': Trump blows up at reporter when asked about canceled events – video

'You look like hell': Trump blows up at reporter when asked about canceled events – video

Donald Trump attacked the appearance of a Reuters reporter and called him 'disgusting' after the reporter asked a question about the president's cancellation of two upcoming campaign events. A day...

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