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Tomorrow would have been my father's 75th birthday. I never met him. He died three days after I was born.
In 2021 I wrote about grieving a stranger. I've changed my mind about some of it. Today's #Monticello is out.
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There's not a lot of things you can do to unite the entire country against you. Killing kittens is one of them.
Seriously, did Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign not do any vetting of their character witness at all?
Mediaite: Amy Acton’s Mother Was Convicted of Killing Kittens
New information about the criminal history of Donna Arthur, the estranged mother of Ohio Democratic nominee for governor, Amy Acton, is coming to light amid the backlash about her appearance in a Vivek Ramaswamy ad — including her conviction for animal neglect after several kittens in her care died in a hot car
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Mediaite: Amy Acton’s Mother Was Convicted of Killing Kittens
New information about the criminal history of Donna Arthur, the estranged mother of Ohio Democratic nominee for governor, Amy Acton, is coming to light amid the backlash about her appearance in a Vivek Ramaswamy ad — including her conviction for animal neglect after several kittens in her care died in a hot car
mediaite.com/crime/amy-acton…
In 2007, I was a grassroots volunteer on a long-shot campaign for mayor of Indianapolis. The candidate was a retired Marine named Greg Ballard, and literally the only person who thought he would win was Greg.
He's one of the most genuinely decent men I've ever known, a man who does something simply because it's the right thing to do and cares nothing about what might be in it for him.
Thank you, Sir. It's an honor to be in your corner.
Jacob Perry retweeted
Trump: "Why wouldn't you listen to a mother that says that?"
@albamonica: "She stayed with a stepfather who was charged with raping his stepdaughter in 1978, sir."
Trump: "You just keep talking."
Alba: "I am answering you, sir."
Trump: "I don't know anything about stepfathers."
Jacob Perry retweeted
Ladies & gentlemen, if you can’t find it in yourself even ten years into this to say, “I cannot be onboard with anybody committing, justifying, or covering up sexual abuse & assault no matter what team they’re on,” the fault does not lie with anyone else’s politics or candidates.
Jacob Perry retweeted
You can’t ratio this enough.
Hey Amy, you’ve really confused me, and millions like me!
🛑 You said you were sexually abused between the ages of 9 and 12 by your stepfather!
Why didn’t you tell anyone for three years—a schoolteacher, your doctor, Why did you wait three years? Why did your own biological father allow that to happen for all three years? STRANGE!
🛑 You’ve said your mother knew about the sexual abuse. Why would she do that? I mean, what would she gain?
🛑 Your mother is a very well-educated woman with a master’s degree in public administration and worked at Children and Family Associates in one of the first few sexual abuse programs!
How did she end up getting that job helping victims of sexual abuse? I don’t understand!
🛑 Your mother gave an interview calling you a liar and disputing all your claims in June 2020. Why didn’t you respond publicly at that time?
🛑 This is very difficult for me to understand: you said you “did have food to eat.”
🛑 Was your stepfather convicted? Are there any court documents or police reports?
I mean court documents or police reports—NOT A COMMUNITY NOTE, PLEASE!
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Strangely:
🛑 Where in that ad does your mother say anything about your sexual abuse?
She just denied your claim of living in a tent!
Why did you connect that to your claim of sexual abuse? She never used the words “sexual abuse”—at least in this video!
We all sympathize with any difficulties you’ve gone through.
BUT…
🛑 Why don’t you hold a press conference and explain all this to the people of Ohio and all of us who are concerned?
FINALLY:
🛑 Do you want Ohioans to vote for you just because of your unverified claim of a difficult childhood 50 years ago? 🛑
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Court records show Cledith Arthur was charged with raping Acton in 1978 after her biological father reported the abuse; he was indicted but fled before trial, remaining a fugitive. FactCheck.org and National Review confirm records corroborate her account. factcheck.org/2026/10/contro… nationalreview.com/news/amy-acton…
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Why the Ramaswamy campaign released the controversial attack ad featuring Amy Acton's mother
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It’s sad to see how corrupted you’ve become by politics. You have been given the gift of a remarkable heritage and ministry. But like pearls thrown at swine, you choose instead to wallow in the gutter of the most hateful brand of politics, parroting Trump’s lies. Praying for you.
Do you know who to vote for in the midterms? Let me give you some help, but you decide. The Democratic Party wants open borders, while the Republican Party wants secure borders. The Democratic Party wants noncitizens to be able to vote; the Republican Party supports requiring voter ID. The Democratic Party wants to give taxpayer-funded benefits like healthcare to noncitizens; the Republican Party says No to that. And there are a hundred more issues. The choice is yours—but look prayerfully at what both parties stand for.
Jacob Perry retweeted
A book for baseball fans of a certain age - #Dodgers fans - ages 10 to 110.
“If you love baseball, if you love the Dodgers especially, then you’ll love this book. ‘Off Base with Howard Cole: The First 25 Years’ is a charming, fun and sometimes melancholy tour in the life of a ballclub, but also of a fan. I can’t wait for ‘The Second 25 Years.’”
Tim Brown, two-time New York Times bestselling author
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Tom Skerritt, the prolific, award-winning actor known for his roles in "M*A*S*H," "Alien," "Top Gun," and "Picket Fences," has died. He was 93.
Skerritt died Wednesday from natural causes, his family confirmed in a statement shared with USA TODAY.
"We are heartbroken by his loss," the family said. "While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity, and the love he brought into our lives."
Read more at: bit.ly/47TCTjf
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There’s a reason why I’ve become so opposed to our election process as it currently stands.
It’s more than our ugly tone.
It’s more than our disrespect of each other.
All the tools of electioneering are now being used to mislead rather than enlighten. They are being used to destroy rather than to build.
The best example of this is the Ohio gubernatorial ad — I believe it will have an impact. In fact, I’m sure of it. But it’s a horrible example of how low we have sunk.
When people ask me to analyze an ad, they’re not asking for my opinion. They’re asking me for the impact it will have on voters. And that’s exactly what I try to give them.
This is different.
This is my opinion.
I think this ad will be taught in schools for decades about just how toxic our politics have turned.
I’m sad for what my country has become.

























