Jon Nelson

Jon Nelson

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If we are allowed to have elections in the U.S. again, and a Democrat becomes president, I hope he/she is taking note of the republican belief that the president can do whatever he/she wants and acts accordingly.

People rightly posting that presidents do not have plenary power miss the point. He believes he does and is acting as if he did, so the real question is — who’s going to stop him?

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Pretty clear illustration of "you may as well stand up for what you believe in, they're coming for you anyway."

Taniel@taniel.bsky.social

So, a university president fired a professor because they taught a course that discussed there being more than two genders, and now the university president is being fired for not having fired the professor quickly enough, is where we're at. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/u...

So it seems YouTube TV is about to do it again — lose one of their partners (Fox) if they can’t negotiate a deal. Fewer channels for the same (or more) money is becoming their motto.

The Red Sox’s biggest foes this season seem to be first base — the position and base itself — and the All-Star break. Like last year, the break appears to have robbed them of their pre-break momentum.

I’ve been a Red Sox fan since the ‘70s and I can’t remember a team this bad. Ever. Those teams back in the day would break your heart, but they were competitive, had characters, and were fun to watch. This is honestly sad. #redsox

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The at home assassination of a state lawmaker should be getting a bigger reaction from the President than someone throwing a rock at a Tesla dealership.

I’m trying to take a wait and see approach with the Devers trade, but I’m having a hard time seeing how this is good for the Red Sox and their admittedly slim playoff chances this season. And coming right after a sweep of the Yankees, when fans are feeling good, is a gut punch. #redsox

Odd how all the anti-government, “Don’t Tread on Me,” 2A types seem to have no issue with the federal government sending armed soldiers to “keep the peace” in American cities.

After Cora’s comments after tonight’s game, if the Red Sox lay another egg tomorrow, I think it’s official — this season is over. You have to wonder what changes will come, including players, coaches, and even the manager. #redsox

If the Red Sox deal Duran, one of their best, most exciting players, I’m done as a fan. I’ve seen this organization trade away top talent to save a few bucks too many times. I also live in LA and am reminded daily of what the team lost in Mookie Betts. #redsox

Curious why Fitts, who never completed his rehab starts, would start real games over Dobbins, who has been pretty solid. This Red Sox organization/management is … interesting.

Cora keeps saying they need to do better, and every day they fail to do better. That begs the question - Why can’t he get his team to fix the continuing issues? Does he not know what to do? Is he unable to get the team to do what needs to be done? He’s not the guy for the job. #redsox