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The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 16h

You're an engineer? Prove it.

The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 16h

US hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic

apnews.com/article/trum...

US hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic

The U.S. government's gross national debt has surpassed $38 trillion during the federal shutdown, marking a record high.

apnews.com

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The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 17h

This Pharmacy on a Quiet Corner in Dundalk is a Whiskey-Lover’s Best-Kept Secret

Above its shopping aisles, on-site liquor store, and old-school soda fountain sits a second-floor speakeasy known by whiskey aficionados around the world.

www.baltimoremagazine.com

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 1d

Looks as if Trump is saying no Democrat will be allowed to win another national election—and he will use the FBI, the DOJ, and the CIA to make sure of that. This is a full-scale attack on American democracy, and every Republican, CEO, and conservative mouthpiece who doesn't object is complicit.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Trump: "We can never let what happened in the 2020 election happen again. We just can't let that happen. I know Kash is working on it, everybody is working on it. And certainly Tulsi is working on it. We can't let that happen again to our country."

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The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 1d

Introvert Halloween: Dress as the Louvre robbers and leave the party after 7 minutes.

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The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 2d

PSC code 1336 is defined as "Guided Missile Warheads and Explosive Components

Includes: Warheads Containing Military Chemical Agents; Exercise Heads, Guided Missile."

The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 2d

From what I can see, the total contract awards only total around $175,000. But then I thought, "but why do you need $175k of guided missiles with chemical warheads"?

For reference, award ids 70CMSW25P00000078, HSCEOP07F00692, and HSCEOP07F00692.
(www.fpds.gov/ezsearch/sea...)

FPDS-NG ezSearch

www.fpds.gov

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The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 2d

Does this concern anyone? "...tens of millions in new ICE spending on guns, chemical weapons, and explosives."

Why does ICE need "CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND GUIDED MISSILE WARHEADS" (per the Federal Procurement Data System, linked in the article)? That seems... excessive.

popular.info/p/ice-boosts...

ICE boosts weapons spending 700%

popular.info

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The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 2d

Maybe it's the wine, but I think it's a lovely evening.

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The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 2d

Why don't I go up on my roof more?

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The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 2d

I guess an extended furlough gives me time to figure out what I'd do in retirement.

Problem solved.

The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 3d

Study explains cheese triggers
the same brain response as hard drugs.

The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 3d

I guess in the end, the final answer to "Why Is America the Greatest Country In the World?" remains the same.

It's not... but it can be.

The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 3d

"First in incarcerated citizens per capita" We're now 5th, after El Salvador, Cuba, Rwanda, and Turkmenistan. But we DO rank #1 in terms of how many people we have in prison, more than China, Brazil, India, Russia... more than anybody. (www.prisonstudies.org/highest-to-l...)

The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 3d

"49th in life expectancy" We've risen to 48th! (www.worldometers.info/demographics...) But in 2025, among large and wealthy countries, America has the LOWEST life expectancy while spending around twice as much on health care per capita. (www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collec...)

How does U.S. life expectancy compare to other countries? - Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker

The U.S. has the lowest life expectancy among comparable countries, but spends nearly twice as much as them on healthcare per person, on average.

www.healthsystemtracker.org

The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 3d

"22nd in science" Improvement here, with the 2022 PISA putting America at 18th globally.

The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 3d

"27th in math" No again. The 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) ranked us 34th globally. (coursepivot.com/blog/where-d...)

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The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 3d

"7th in literacy" Nope. In 2024/2025, we’re not in the top 20 in literacy—in fact, the U.S. isn’t even ranked in the top 30 globally, and over half of American adults read below a sixth-grade level according to the U.S. Department of Education. (worldpopulationreview.com/country-rank...)

The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 3d

youtu.be/fJh9t9h6Wn0

This clip from The Newsroom was shocking in 2012.

Things have changed in 2025.

Can You Say Why America is the Greatest Country in the World?

YouTube video by Christopher L Webster

youtu.be

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The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 3d

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The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 4d

Drunk Dracula at The Ruby Theatre.

The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 5d

All you need for a winnie
the pooh costume is a red
tshirt and courage

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The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 5d

I was told that Lillie's Victorian near Times Square was decorated for Halloween. I'm not sure why I thought I wouldn't notice it as I walked past.

The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 5d

Radio City Music Hall through the Rockefeller Centre fountain.

The Real Dennis F @therealdennisf.bsky.social · 6d

91% of your worries never come true, but your brain can't tell the difference. Studies show imagined fears activate real stress circuits, rewiring your brain to live in danger that doesn't exist.