The shutdown deal was actually not so bad for Democrats Ordinary Thoughts: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Here's my take on the #shutdown deal: I think it's good, actually, and that #Trump lost the shutdown fight badly. open.substack.com/pub/justinda...

The left needs to take big swings: a short defense of Mamdani-style imagination and courage Ordinary Thoughts: Friday, November 7th, 2025

My newest essay: why the left needs to take big swings and lead with imagination.

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Some feel good stories for a Monday morning Ordinary Thoughts: Monday, November 3, 2025

I’m finding some good vibes on this Monday morning: inspiring responses to the SNAP crisis, cracks in Donald Trump’s polling numbers, and pre-game hype for Election Day tomorrow! open.substack.com/pub/justinda...

intelligence? what intelligence? This is a truly wild exchange between the President and a reporter: When the president arrived in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Friday, a reporter asked him: “What intelligence do you have that …

We really are governed by the dumbest possible people. #trump #iran

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somehow, we still haven’t learned that we can’t bomb our way to peace in the Middle East Our Dear Leader decided this weekend was a good time to distract from his falling poll numbers and likely failure on a budget take us into a misguided war with Iran because Bibi Netanyahu told him …

My take on Trump's moronic escalation on Iran: history shows those who pay attention that you can't bomb your way to peace in the Middle East. But that would require Trump to know anything about history. #iran #nomorewar oldfashionedpoliticsblog.wordpress.com/2025/06/23/s...

cartoons and memes for the week of June 22nd And some of my favorite signs from the No Kings protests here in Tulsa last week:

here's your weekly wrap-up of cartoons and memes from the week, along with a few of my favorites No Kings signs and sights #politics #nokings oldfashionedpoliticsblog.wordpress.com/2025/06/22/c...

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even Fox News polls are bad for Trump Bad polling news from Donald Trump, this time from Fox News, of all places. A new poll out from them yesterday has Donald Trump’s approval at 46%, and 54% disapproving. You know its not going…

you know its getting bad when even Fox News has Trump almost 10 points underwater

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an old fashioned political blog blogging through politics like its 2007 again

going back to my roots, and indulging in some daily quick hit political blogging, just for kicks. Check it out.

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a man with a beard says " who would ve thought " ALT: a man with a beard says " who would ve thought "

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Oren Burks, Super Bowl champion #notenug

Well crap. Time to go stock up on coffee yall. Because no matter how much he wants you believe the lie otherwise, theses actions mean that Donald Trump just slapped a 25% tax on your morning cup of joe. But hey, at least that one trans girl can’t play sports or whatever.

A Little Glimmer of Light, Deep in the Dark A Homily for the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul

I wrote a little homily today, for the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, reflecting on the week that it has been.

And I even manage to work some Lord of the Rings in too.

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The Bishop, The Leader, and The Convert Reflecting on Bishop Marian Edgar Budde's National Prayer Service Sermon

My newest Substack essay, on Bishop Budde's sermon: "justice and mercy are at the heart of what it means to be a Christian."

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Donald Trump is logical conclusion of the Citizens United decision All of this, for another corrupt politician betraying American voters

My new essay is up: Democracy only works when the voice of the people is the strongest and most influential consideration for those in power. Citizens United was the final step in a long war by corporate interests and wealthy donors to quash that voice, and replace it with the almighty dollar.

Daily Diary, 1/15/25: Liturgical Threads

launching a new writing project over on Substack, called Liturgical Threads. It will be a weekly email newsletter, sharing resources and writing based on the Revised Common Lectionary for that week. This will include Scripture notes and sermon notes,…

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Liturgical Threads | Justin DaMetz | Substack Weaving Liturgy Into Youth Ministry. Click to read Liturgical Threads, by Justin DaMetz, a Substack publication. Launched 7 hours ago.

I’m launching a new writing project on Substack, called Liturgical Threads. I love writing about the lectionary verses in scripture each week, as well as putting together worship resources. Now, I’ll be doing it with some structure and regularity. Check it out!

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Daily Diary, 1/14/25: Criminalizing Homelessness in Oklahoma

Just when I think we've plumbed the depths of disgusting and immoral legislation in this state, here comes brand-new Republican state senator Lisa Standridge, who has kicked off her term of office by introducing a bill this session that…

Because outsourcing policy decisions to an unelected billionaire with an overinflated ego and underwhelming grasp on reality is probably going to end badly.

Love really struggled. He was also throwing to WR4s, missing his best OL, with zero run game, against arguably the league’s best defense. Context matters.

#notenugs ^^forgot it was plural nugs, not a singular nug

Punching themselves in the dick: not just the story of this year, but the story of the Packers in the playoffs under MLF #notenug

The Tush Push narrative might be the most annoying thing about the nfl right now

It doesn’t even matter if the Packers win, we won’t have enough players left to field a team next week.

Who gave Keisean the green light and why did they wait until the playoffs to do so?

The story of the Packers all year long: we don’t really get beat, we just shoot ourselves in the foot over and over and over

Welp Cavs-Pacers here I come

With the ref looking right at it no less. It’s gonna be a long afternoon

Nice block in the back on that punt but w/e