The Renegade Writer's Mouthy Musings

“On the road again,I just can't wait to get on the road again.The life I love is making music with my friends,And I can't wait to get on the road again.”

My good friend Rusty Shackleford and I have some high hopes. And part of those involve RV traveling. We had a kickass time today on this Substack Live discussing those plans.

Though our blueprints look a bit different, we plan to arrive at the same destination: Happiness. This involves taking care of our families and creating some killer content for all of you. Let us tell you all about it in today’s episode of “Just Another Manic Mouthy.” I sure love getting to do these episodes with some of my favorite people.

If you enjoyed this one and would like to help Rusty and his young family reach their goals, please consider becoming a paid supporter. If you’d rather do a one-time donation, he has a GoFundMe he’s just started toward making these dreams happen. Think of it as a virtual piggy bank that makes it possible for him, his wife, and his sons to create cabin-building content for all of us to enjoy.

I was proud to make the first contribution.

I believe in Rusty. He’s a hell of a stay-at-home dad, and his sons will help him build a bright future for their family. Thank you for considering a paid subscription or a donation to his GoFundMe.

We sure enjoyed chatting with everyone who showed up on our Substack Live today!

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Just when you think the dick-smacks in the Trump administration can’t sink any lower, they say, “Hold my beer…”

The topic that I never thought I’d hear of the FBI accepting applicants who have engaged in bestiality. That’s just sickening and depraved. It makes me so goddamn angry that Rumdog Millionaire is defending this new policy change.

What’s next? Are they going to allow pedophiles to become Feds? I mean, if the president can be a child rapist, is it that far of a stretch?

For Christ’s sake, someone get us out of this completely fucked-in-half timeline, already. It feels like we’re living in the damn Twilight Zone. I cannot believe the lack of morals and values by everyone in this crime family. It has to end.

Thank you for lending me your ears on this one. I’m really pissed off about this. Animals are innocent, and anyone caught harming them in ANY way has no business being in the FBI. Hard fucking stop.

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Mitch McConnell finally showed back up to work. It only took 3 months.

90 days of paid leave. Far more than any of us would have gotten in a similar situation. We would have been shit-canned quicker than you can say, “Christofascist, geriatric elder abuse.”

Which is what we should do to Pedolf Shitler. But no, the MAGA GOP doesn’t give a fuck about its puppets in our government.

I talk about this in today’s podcast episode. Mitch McConnell should be in an assisted living facility at this stage, not voting on Senate business. I’m honestly surprised he is still alive.

Technically.

Thank you for giving this one a listen. I appreciate you lending me your ears. It’s amazing to have like-minded people in my corner. Our fight against fascism will succeed.

No matter how many Crypt Keeper-looking politicians are hanging in there, well past their prime.

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Shit, I think I’m starting to lose it.

I completely forgot that I hadn’t done the write-up for today’s podcast episode. I’m sorry that it’s almost an hour late. I take a lot of pride in making my daily routine happen on time.

I hope I’m not starting to lose my marbles. I’d better get on these goals of mine before my mind really starts slipping.

I have some growth happening on my social media pages related to this Substack. And it’s making me feel cautiously optimistic that it will lead to this thing of mine expanding and opening more doors for me to do different types of content.

I want to focus more on humor. I’d like to start traveling and doing this on the road. I’d also love to get into singing and posting videos of that. Perhaps some Substack Live karaoke.

It would be badass to take requests while we’re chatting.

Let me tell you all about it on today’s episode. Again, apologies for it being late. I’d better keep pushing toward these goals and dreams of mine. I don’t want to decline to the point where it becomes impossible to keep this growth going.

Today was just an off day. I’ll keep on track. Hell, I’m only human, right? I appreciate you all tuning in and lending me your ears. It’s wonderful to have people like you in my corner.

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Nobody gets to attack my little dog Mooch and remain on my Substack.

I had someone who was active in the comment sections of my articles send me a shitty message yesterday. It started out saying, “Fuck your little doggie.” That was all I needed to read.

Instant block. Get fucked. The rest of your weird message didn’t even matter.

I get tired of people acting a fool on social media and Substack. I get that you are passionate about politics. Perhaps this person was having a bad day. I don’t really know or care. If you cross a line regarding my family or beloved pet, it’s ON.

Or off, rather. As in, you’re off my Substack. Disrespect is not tolerated here.

I work hard at what I do. I like to think that putting 80 to 85 hours a week into this Substack entitles me to post a few things about my family. Some of my hobbies and interests. And a few photos of Mooch.

I talk about the balance between fighting fascism and living real life in today’s episode. I hope you appreciate it. I love doing this for you guys, myself, and our country. Let’s keep fighting the good fight while also enjoying our lives.

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I can’t imagine how any father could vote for a sexist, misogynistic child-rapist when he has a daughter.

It’s disgusting that ANY parent could vote against the best interests of their children. Men, women, sons, daughters, it’s all unreal to me that some parents are fucked in the head enough to choose Pedolf Shitler ahead of their family. It’s cult-like behavior, and it will ruin their future relationships with their children.

The ones who don’t fall for Cult 45’s bullshit, anyway.

The younger generation is far more perceptive about shitty, morally bankrupt politicians than their parents, most of the time. They don’t allow themselves to be indoctrinated by Faux News. They value education and choose to pass on the racist, bigoted, sexist views that many religions promote.

I talk about this in today’s podcast episode. If you hope to have your children in your lives after they’re no longer required to live at home, you’d better wake the fuck up, MAGA. They may choose to have nothing to do with you as adults.

And you may never meet your grandchildren. Worshipping Pedolf Shitler is a ridiculous reason to become estranged from your family.

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Today marks the 25th anniversary of one of the worst tragedies in American history.

And we’re nowhere near as united as we were during the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers. It’s been nothing but downhill since then. We’ve allowed ourselves to be divided by the wealthy powers that be. Especially during the past decade.

Before Traitor Trump, things weren’t nearly this fucked up.

But now we have a full-on cult. And the worst president in American history. One who lies, cheats, steals, and rapes children. What a pathetic world we’re living in. It’s going to take a lot to fix this shit-hole nation.

I talk about this in today’s episode. It’s not a happy day for me. Between feeling angry about 9/11, Traitor Trump, and Mooch’s vet visit, it’s a rough one. But I’ll power through it. I always do.

I appreciate you guys hanging in there with me. We have to get out and vote in November like our lives depend on it. Because they do.

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Only MAGA dirt clods believe the shit he spoon-feeds them from his diaper.

I cannot believe that some folks have such little common sense. He’s done nothing but lie during his entire life. Especially during the decade or so that he’s been in politics. You’d have to be a complete brain-dead, mouthbreathing moron to fall for his shit.

That’s you, MAGA. Dipshits.

I talk about this latest bribery bullshit by Sir Psycho Syphilis in today’s podcast episode. It would be hilarious if it weren’t so goddamn frustratingly criminal. Phony Soprano has got to go.

And we can send him to his next home, behind bars. Vote as if your lives depend on it, Y’all. Because they do.

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Well, that was sure a lot of fun! Week Two of “Just Another Manic Mouthy” is in the books, and we had a good ol’ time. It was badass to see our regulars and also some first-timers.

No matter how many of these you’ve shown up for, I value and appreciate you all taking the time to visit with me.

I had fun chatting with you guys about all sorts of topics. Even goddamn Traitor Trump. It makes it easier to deal with his daily bullshit when I can commiserate with our Mouthy Militia. It was also cool to talk about a variety of more fun topics than politics. I enjoyed sharing about my good friends Weird Paul Petroskey and Brian Mckay.

Weird Paul is new to Substack, but known all over the Internet for his nostalgic 80s home movies that he shares with us, as well as the old-school products he collects. He’s a hell of a musician, too, and a genuinely nice guy. Brian owns Dr. Brahmsy’s Dogtastic Pet Care Products.

It was a pleasure to feature them in today’s episode. Check out their links below and hit that subscribe button to support them. I love spreading the word about my friends and their endeavors.

Mooch and I had a great time seeing you all today. Thank you for always tuning in and supporting our Substack. It means the world to us. We’ll see you next week!

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Thank you for supporting my friends! I appreciate you all so very much.

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It’s a good day today. But a stressful one at the same time.

I have a lot going on today. Yesterday started out rough, but it sure rebounded, turning into a kickass day. I have you guys to thank for that. It’s funny how things can take a 180-degree turn when you have wonderful people who support what you do.

So thank you for that. I appreciate the awesome feedback and new subscribers that came from my article yesterday. You guys are the best.

But today, I’m a bit stressed about Mooch’s upcoming vet visit on Friday. And there’s the jam-packed schedule I have today, with a couple of extra things on my plate. A Substack Live is something I always look forward to hosting, but it takes about 2 hours of an always-busy day away from me.

But I’ll power through it. And I want to share some awesome tools with you all. Let me tell you all about it in today’s podcast episode. I appreciate you lending me your ears on this one, as always.

Our Mouthy Militia makes this Substack thing of mine prosper. I owe it all to Y’all. Thank you so very much.

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