# cassidy (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cassidy. Page: Feed: --- ## [Melania shows up at the White House. It’s gross.](https://robinsnyder.substack.com/p/melania-shows-up-at-the-white-house) _2026-08-21 · ROBIN SNYDER'S NOTES ON WTF? · WTF is going on with politics?_ And another sad embarrassment for the Trumpified US military ## [Why is Meta running so many TV spots and newspaper ads about its Richland Parish project?](https://robertmann.substack.com/p/why-is-meta-running-so-many-tv-spots) _2026-08-20 · Robert Mann · Something Like the Truth: By Robert Mann_ Meta says its $50 billion data center is a boon for the state. So, why is the company spending so much to persuade us of something that should be self-evident? ## [In the midst of war, Trump talks marble, flagpoles, and grass](https://robinsnyder.substack.com/p/in-the-midst-of-war-trump-talks-marble) _2026-08-20 · ROBIN SNYDER'S NOTES ON WTF? · WTF is going on with politics?_ And Trump shares more love for North Korea’s dictator, as one does ## [Sue May Whiteside Williams](https://toomuchbrudders.com/2026/08/19/sue-may-whiteside-williams/) _2026-08-20 · Paula · Too Much Brudders_ Sue May Whiteside Williams is an impressive name. For 44 years, I’ve wondered who she is … or was. Why do I know the name, but not the person? Well, long ago she wrote it in a book. It was a book we received as a wedding present. I read it aloud to my groom during our first month as husband and wife. The book was a gift from my godmother, Georgeanna Lane, who wasn’t able to make it to... Read More… ## [Ossoff is playing the MAGAs like a, uh, harp](https://robinsnyder.substack.com/p/ossoff-is-playing-the-magas-like) _2026-08-19 · ROBIN SNYDER'S NOTES ON WTF? · WTF is going on with politics?_ And the good guys go 31 for 31 in specials. I sense a trend. ## [‘the emperor’s old clothes’](https://toomuchbrudders.com/2026/08/18/emperor/) _2026-08-18 · Paula · Too Much Brudders_ It’s been nearly two centuries since Hans Christian Andersen wrote the fairy tale “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Do you remember the story? Two con men trick the vain emperor, who thinks only of himself and his fancy clothes, no matter what the cost. They “weave” him a magnificent set of new clothes at great expense. The clothes are magical, in that they’re invisible to anyone who is incompetent or… ## [Another press event, another sexist meltdown](https://robinsnyder.substack.com/p/another-press-event-another-sexist) _2026-08-18 · ROBIN SNYDER'S NOTES ON WTF? · WTF is going on with politics?_ And the White House press office stays classy ## [George Washington takes over Lie Social](https://robinsnyder.substack.com/p/george-washington-takes-over-lie) _2026-08-17 · ROBIN SNYDER'S NOTES ON WTF? · WTF is going on with politics?_ And the new AG admits he's a Trump tool on the Sunday shows ## [The Turtle Man](https://toomuchbrudders.com/2026/08/16/turtle-soup/) _2026-08-16 · Paula · Too Much Brudders_ Every year about this time, the church picnics begin. Every weekend there’s one, and for decades the prime drawing card (and money-maker) was the same: Turtle Soup. Farmer Gary loves Turtle Soup. When I found a family recipe the other day, it got him to telling stories. Not just about the soup. About the man. Johnny Lange. The Turtle Man: Johnny Lange (pronounced “LONG-ee” … Gary would never… [Listen](https://toomuchbrudders.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Lange-turtling.wav) ## [Trump has thoughts on the sailors aboard the Lincoln](https://robinsnyder.substack.com/p/trump-has-thoughts-on-the-sailors) _2026-08-15 · ROBIN SNYDER'S NOTES ON WTF? · WTF is going on with politics?_ And the fate of the gold-flecked Epstein ballroom is up to the Supremes ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hmYewAKpVMKI) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [The duties of a prosecutor](https://robertmann.substack.com/p/the-duties-of-a-prosecutor) _2026-08-14 · Robert Mann · Something Like the Truth: By Robert Mann_ Our justice system is threatened by the corruption of Donald Trump and Todd Blanche. One way to recover is to take the wise advice of a federal prosecutor from the 1930s. ## [The Reflecting Pool is a perfect reflection of the regime's insidious pathology](https://robinsnyder.substack.com/p/the-reflecting-pool-is-a-perfect) _2026-08-14 · ROBIN SNYDER'S NOTES ON WTF? · WTF is going on with politics?_ And somehow Bill Cassidy finds new ways to debase himself ## [The Traffic Report: Do we want honest coaches?](https://www.i-5corridor.com/p/the-traffic-report-do-we-want-honest) _2026-08-13 · Tyson Alger · The I-5 Corridor_ What does "sticking with us through adversity” actually mean? ## [The Iran lies are jumping the shark](https://robinsnyder.substack.com/p/the-iran-lies-are-jumping-the-shark) _2026-08-13 · ROBIN SNYDER'S NOTES ON WTF? · WTF is going on with politics?_ And buh-bye to Karoline Leavitt, don't let the door hit you ## [The Klan meeting](https://toomuchbrudders.com/2026/08/12/klan/) _2026-08-12 · Paula · Too Much Brudders_ When we moved to Indiana in 1973, I innocently believed the Ku Klux Klan was a thing of the past. That is, until a trick-or-treater arrived at our door wearing a white robe and hood. When I questioned the young boy, he replied with a racist slur. I hollered and he ran off … In college, I remember learning about the 1915 silent film The Birth of A Nation. We were taught it was a technical… ## [Trump lies about Cart Force One because of course he does](https://robinsnyder.substack.com/p/trump-lies-about-cart-force-one-because) _2026-08-12 · ROBIN SNYDER'S NOTES ON WTF? · WTF is going on with politics?_ And the MyPillow guy needs a nap ## [Martí Cifuentes has plenty of ideas for the Timbers. His first move may be patience.](https://www.i-5corridor.com/p/marti-cifuentes-has-plenty-of-ideas) _2026-08-12 · Tyson Alger · The I-5 Corridor_ After seven months away from coaching, Cifuentes arrives in Portland with new ideas — and the awareness that the surging Timbers may not need much fixing right away. ## [Another episode of Trump's Profiles in Cowardice](https://robinsnyder.substack.com/p/another-episode-of-trumps-profiles) _2026-08-11 · ROBIN SNYDER'S NOTES ON WTF? · WTF is going on with politics?_ And Bill Cassidy has some more useless thoughts ## [Trump gears up to bail on Iran](https://robinsnyder.substack.com/p/trump-gears-up-to-bail-on-iran) _2026-08-10 · ROBIN SNYDER'S NOTES ON WTF? · WTF is going on with politics?_ - and surely figure out a way to blame Biden ## [Bill Cassidy wins profile in cowardice award. Again.](https://robinsnyder.substack.com/p/bill-cassidy-wins-profile-in-cowardice) _2026-08-08 · ROBIN SNYDER'S NOTES ON WTF? · WTF is going on with politics?_ And Trump won't give up on the fantasy of the cee-ment pond vandals ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LQrFsj8T6dwt) _2026-08-08 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Sen. Bill Cassidy’s remarkable talent for choosing the wrong legacy](https://robertmann.substack.com/p/sen-bill-cassidys-remarkable-talent) _2026-08-07 · Robert Mann · Something Like the Truth: By Robert Mann_ With his vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general, Cassidy has solidified his legacy as a pathetic Trump lackey. ## [Martí Cifuentes arrives in Portland, will take over Timbers next week](https://www.i-5corridor.com/p/marti-cifuentes-arrives-in-portland) _2026-08-06 · Tyson Alger · The I-5 Corridor_ The Jack Cassidy era of the Portland Timbers is finally coming to a close. ## [Michelle, Ma Bell](https://toomuchbrudders.com/2026/08/05/michelle/) _2026-08-05 · Paula · Too Much Brudders_ It’s a good thing I like the Beatles so much, because one song in particular has been rolling around in my brain for seven years or so. ,,, and that’s because of the number of phone calls I get for someone named Michelle. From the beginning of mobile phones’ ubiquity, mine was provided by my workplace. So when retirement was anon, it was time to let someone else carry around that noisy… ## [Mornings with Ron](https://toomuchbrudders.com/2026/08/04/roland-phillips/) _2026-08-04 · Paula · Too Much Brudders_ Years before I married Farmer Gary, the first person I spoke with each morning was Ron. He was the morning deejay at WTCJ radio and I was the morning newsperson. This was back in the day when many small towns had their own radio station. Tell City, Indiana’s family-owned radio station had been around since the late 1940s. It was the summer of 1980, I’d finished college and was starting my first… ## [Jack Cassidy made things simple — and got Portland winning again](https://www.i-5corridor.com/p/jack-cassidy-made-things-simple-and) _2026-08-02 · Tyson Alger · The I-5 Corridor_ Before handing the keys to Martí Cifuentes, Jack Cassidy guided Portland back into playoff position — sealed by an improbable derby winner from Brandon Bye. ## [Books of history and mystery](https://toomuchbrudders.com/2026/07/31/mystery/) _2026-07-31 · Paula · Too Much Brudders_ July passed so quickly! Here are the four books I read: Book 1: 1776 by David McCullough In commemoration of our nation’s 250th birthday, I got a start on this weighty volume: There’s a lot more to the story of America’s independence than what I remember from school. The individual sacrifices are worthy of our remembrance. Book 2: Murder Must Advertise by Dorothy Sayers Lord Peter Wimsey is back –… ## [The dog tag](https://toomuchbrudders.com/2026/07/29/dog-tag/) _2026-07-29 · Paula · Too Much Brudders_ This story is dedicated to anyone who has ever become frustrated working on a family tree: Don’t give up. A year ago, we put together the story of Harry M. Nightingale. He fought – and died – in World War I. His connection to our family tree is through his widow’s second husband. We’re family. Harry wrote an incredible letter home while overseas. His mom gave it to the local paper to share with… ## [Gov. Jeff Landry wants a second term. His opponent will be New Orleans.](https://robertmann.substack.com/p/gov-jeff-landry-wants-a-second-term) _2026-07-29 · Robert Mann · Something Like the Truth: By Robert Mann_ Landry clearly believes that framing the coming governor's race as a referendum on New Orleans is his best path to reelection. But is it? ## [Three cheers!](https://toomuchbrudders.com/2026/07/27/newsclips/) _2026-07-27 · Paula · Too Much Brudders_ Actually, how about a thousand cheers? Have you ever been greeted by a blizzard of confetti online while performing a simple task? Confetti, plus a message designed to send your heart soaring? So it was with me this morning. The online celebration was for the one-thousandth clipping I’d snagged on the Newspapers.com site. Totally unexpected and sort of embarrassing. (Maybe it’s a generational… ## [‘Sparky’](https://toomuchbrudders.com/2026/07/25/sparky/) _2026-07-26 · Paula · Too Much Brudders_ Another letter from Mom to her aunt Sister Amabilis … Mom was 15 years old at the time. Sister Amabilis (aka Aunt Marguerite) was teaching first graders in the Hartford, Connecticut, area. Here’s the news (plus a poem) Mom sent on that July day in 1945: Dear Marguerite, We had a wonderful party on the Fourth of July. Joe was the real instigator and Grandma would do anything for him. There were hot… ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RCYFiye7cMzP) _2026-07-26 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [How history will remember Jeff Landry and Liz Murrill](https://robertmann.substack.com/p/how-history-will-remember-jeff-landry) _2026-07-22 · Robert Mann · Something Like the Truth: By Robert Mann_ Not as reformers, but as racists. ## [Portland Timbers officially hire Martí Cifuentes as new manager](https://www.i-5corridor.com/p/portland-timbers-officially-hire) _2026-07-21 · Tyson Alger · The I-5 Corridor_ The 44-year-old Spaniard brings an attacking, possession-based philosophy to Portland after coaching stops in England and Scandinavia. ## [A political serenity prayer](https://robertmann.substack.com/p/a-political-serenity-prayer) _2026-07-18 · Robert Mann · Something Like the Truth: By Robert Mann_ A few thoughts on how to stop doomscrolling and do the real work of helping save our democracy. ## [Kevin Kelsy is young — and so much more](https://www.i-5corridor.com/p/kevin-kelsy-is-young-and-so-much) _2026-07-17 · Tyson Alger · The I-5 Corridor_ He was smuggled into his first team in the back of a truck in Venezuela. He saw drones explode in Ukraine. He's growing in soccer — but don't tell this 21-year-old he needs to mature. ## [Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death is no cause for celebration](https://robertmann.substack.com/p/sen-lindsey-grahams-death-is-no-cause) _2026-07-12 · Robert Mann · Something Like the Truth: By Robert Mann_ When we rejoice in another person’s death, something inside us also dies. ## [One postcard won’t save democracy. Millions might.](https://robertmann.substack.com/p/one-postcard-wont-save-democracy) _2026-07-09 · Robert Mann · Something Like the Truth: By Robert Mann_ It’s time to stop doom-scrolling and start writing. ## [In a summer of belief, the U.S. runs into reality](https://www.i-5corridor.com/p/after-a-month-of-belief-the-us-runs) _2026-07-07 · Tyson Alger · The I-5 Corridor_ The Americans helped make soccer feel different in the Northwest, but Belgium’s 4-1 win showed how much ground still separates the U.S. from the sport’s elite. ## [USA vs. Belgium: World Cup Round of 16 live updates and photos](https://www.i-5corridor.com/p/usa-vs-belgium-world-cup-round-of) _2026-07-06 · Tyson Alger · The I-5 Corridor_ Yes, Balogun is starting. ## [US Senator Jamie Davis?](https://robertmann.substack.com/p/us-senator-jamie-davis) _2026-07-01 · Robert Mann · Something Like the Truth: By Robert Mann_ A few reasons why I think the Louisiana Democratic nominee could make it a real race. ## [The Traffic Report: On Ja, Japan, the World Cup and the Bananas taking on Autzen](https://www.i-5corridor.com/p/the-traffic-report-on-ja-japan-the) _2026-07-01 · Tyson Alger · The I-5 Corridor_ OK, then. ## [Today is election day in Louisiana . . . be sure to vote!](https://robertmann.substack.com/p/today-is-election-day-in-louisiana) _2026-06-27 · Robert Mann · Something Like the Truth: By Robert Mann_ And if you're in East Baton Rouge Parish, please vote to keep our library system funded. ## [After World Cup goal, Finn Surman is still Portland's, for now](https://www.i-5corridor.com/p/after-world-cup-goal-finn-surman) _2026-06-22 · Tyson Alger · The I-5 Corridor_ New Zealand lost, but finding the back of the net in the world cup was "stuff that dreams are made of."