Parent, lawyer, writer, lexicological acrobat, and a guy working to find my way and make a difference as I go www.jeffroushwriting.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffroushwriting.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffroushwriting.bsky.social/post/3mvqrhv7e6s27As the midterms approach, JD Vance made a pitch: the GOP needs another chance. Because after two years of having complete control of Congress and the White House, they just haven’t had time to get things done. Let’s look at the math here. (Thread) https://www.newsweek.com/jd-vance-wants-another-chance-as-democrats-gain-edge-ahead-of-midterms-1245253117 Sep 2026 23:08 +0000at://did:plc:2ullnxyoicn2tzx2paseoflf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqrhv7e6s27https://bsky.app/profile/jeffroushwriting.bsky.social/post/3mvookoq4bc23I know Trump talking about the Iran war as “small potatoes” sounds callous to the injured and dead, but it’s entirely possible that the phrase just refers to Pete Hegseth’s old college nickname, earned when his sports physical required a magnifying glass to complete.17 Sep 2026 03:10 +0000at://did:plc:2ullnxyoicn2tzx2paseoflf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvookoq4bc23https://bsky.app/profile/jeffroushwriting.bsky.social/post/3mvo3clzmsc2nFaced with the certain peril of actually having a hearing about impeaching Pete Hegseth, House Speaker Mike Sir Robin Johnson knew just what to do.16 Sep 2026 21:26 +0000at://did:plc:2ullnxyoicn2tzx2paseoflf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvo3clzmsc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffroushwriting.bsky.social/post/3mvln5zc57c2pSo thrilled to be back into the swing of high school writing club. Today we discussed flash fiction—short-short stories of (typically) 500-1,500 words. I talked first about the value of the skill set. Telling a complete story succinctly helps in all manner of contexts. (Thread)15 Sep 2026 22:07 +0000at://did:plc:2ullnxyoicn2tzx2paseoflf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvln5zc57c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffroushwriting.bsky.social/post/3mvknmzm6f223The 60 Minutes story on pay for pardons schemes going on would be stunning for any other president. With this one, it’s just confirmation for another layer of known corruption. And Trump almost certainly can’t be prosecuted now or later for it. (Thread) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-pardon-economy-60-minutes-transcript/15 Sep 2026 12:43 +0000at://did:plc:2ullnxyoicn2tzx2paseoflf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvknmzm6f223https://bsky.app/profile/jeffroushwriting.bsky.social/post/3mvjd5k2dsk2iThis afternoon at Starbucks, one of the baristas there said that she hopes I know how special I am there, and I understand a little more today why Norm always went to Cheers.15 Sep 2026 00:03 +0000at://did:plc:2ullnxyoicn2tzx2paseoflf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvjd5k2dsk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffroushwriting.bsky.social/post/3mvj4v5c7nk2rI don’t know whether we will ever fully understand the influence of foreign money on the Trump family, as a carrot and as a stick. Epstein is just one thread in a giant, brazen, vile web of corruption. https://www.propublica.org/article/donald-trump-jr-wedding-bankrolled-russian-oligarch-umar-kremlev-putin14 Sep 2026 22:11 +0000at://did:plc:2ullnxyoicn2tzx2paseoflf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvj4v5c7nk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffroushwriting.bsky.social/post/3mvdtwpwscc2uFeeling much better about Michigan football’s direction right now. Go Blue!12 Sep 2026 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:2ullnxyoicn2tzx2paseoflf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdtwpwscc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffroushwriting.bsky.social/post/3mvca36zkns2gTonight’s #FridayLimericks go to Mike Rogers, the Michigan GOP’s own Florida Man. The repubs want to buck an old trend, Despite all Rogers’ polls may portend. With a senate to hold, Mike’s not bright nor too bold; He relies on how much folks can spend.12 Sep 2026 04:19 +0000at://did:plc:2ullnxyoicn2tzx2paseoflf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvca36zkns2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffroushwriting.bsky.social/post/3mvarqsp3tc2d25 years ago, the President did not scapegoat a religion over the terrorist attacks. Our NATO allies came together to help us. The response wasn’t perfect; hate, fear, and reactionism cannot be fully contained. But hate is not the legacy of this day. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Policy/2026/0909/The-Clash-that-never-was-How-Sept.-11-attacks-still-shape-global-relations11 Sep 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:2ullnxyoicn2tzx2paseoflf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvarqsp3tc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffroushwriting.bsky.social/post/3mvaptmvvg227Aren’t Trump supporters worried that some people might actually receive $5000 and use it to pay off student loans?11 Sep 2026 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:2ullnxyoicn2tzx2paseoflf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvaptmvvg227https://bsky.app/profile/jeffroushwriting.bsky.social/post/3mv6wzwegh22qThis ad is entirely accurate—something refreshing given the garbage Vivek and his funders are pushing out. Also worth noting that Acton’s swing here seems more powerful than anything we saw from Ramaswamy in that batting cage ad. Oof. youtu.be/0fhMjFIlTY8 https://youtu.be/0fhMjFIlTY810 Sep 2026 20:59 +0000at://did:plc:2ullnxyoicn2tzx2paseoflf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6wzwegh22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffroushwriting.bsky.social/post/3mv62wzk5os25Even apart from the brazen illegality of offering money for votes, it’s worth a reminder that Trump lies about paying people. Whether you’re one of his contractors, one of his lawyers, or a voter paying higher prices for tariff wars, you can’t trust him. https://www.factcheck.org/2025/11/experts-raise-doubts-about-trumps-dividend-payment-proposal/10 Sep 2026 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:2ullnxyoicn2tzx2paseoflf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv62wzk5os25