Bill Lamb
@zachvat.bsky.social
Retired newspaper editor.
Graduate, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center.
Mac user since 1985.
Photo: Lake Zürich on a sunny, but chilly December day with the snow-covered peaks of Switzerland in the background.
Graduate, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center.
Mac user since 1985.
Photo: Lake Zürich on a sunny, but chilly December day with the snow-covered peaks of Switzerland in the background.
Idle Thought: The series "Landman" has its problems with plotting and unlikely events, but it's thoroughly enjoyable. Thornton and the whole cast seem perfect for the roles. And they do seem familiar. 😏
November 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Idle Thought: The series "Landman" has its problems with plotting and unlikely events, but it's thoroughly enjoyable. Thornton and the whole cast seem perfect for the roles. And they do seem familiar. 😏
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Who’s gonna tell ‘em
November 29, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Who’s gonna tell ‘em
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Remembering Cary Grant who DTD 1986 aged 82.
One word, class 👌
One word, class 👌
November 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Remembering Cary Grant who DTD 1986 aged 82.
One word, class 👌
One word, class 👌
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Trump is taking us into a war so he can steal Venezuela's oil. The U.S. doesn't have a presidency. It has a Mafia-style criminal gang occupying the White House.
Donald Trump says airspace above and around Venezuela is closed
President made declaration in a social media post, after FAA last week warned airlines of ‘worsening security situation’
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Trump is taking us into a war so he can steal Venezuela's oil. The U.S. doesn't have a presidency. It has a Mafia-style criminal gang occupying the White House.
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Literally a demented pensioner shouting at the clouds. Such a proud moment in the never-ending stream of proud moments America is producing of late.
And now a message from the Commander -in- Chief:
Venezuela airspace closed
Venezuela airspace closed
November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Literally a demented pensioner shouting at the clouds. Such a proud moment in the never-ending stream of proud moments America is producing of late.
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“What we do know is that the current climate might change so drastically that it could become impossible for us to adapt… this is not just a scientific concern — it’s a matter of national survival and security.” www.dagens.com/news/iceland...
Iceland declares ocean-current instability a national security risk
Iceland has classified the potential collapse of a major Atlantic current system as a national security threat, citing new scientific warnings that such a change could radically alter the country’s cl...
www.dagens.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
“What we do know is that the current climate might change so drastically that it could become impossible for us to adapt… this is not just a scientific concern — it’s a matter of national survival and security.” www.dagens.com/news/iceland...
If the ICC won't, then what the hell good is it?
Of course Hegseth should be prosecuted, but the reality is that no one is going to do it. The Trump administration would never go after him, it’s not clear that any international legal entity has authority and no future administration is likely to prosecute.
In short, he’ll get away with it.
In short, he’ll get away with it.
November 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
If the ICC won't, then what the hell good is it?
Sad, but true. The ICC could, I feel, but will it?
Of course Hegseth should be prosecuted, but the reality is that no one is going to do it. The Trump administration would never go after him, it’s not clear that any international legal entity has authority and no future administration is likely to prosecute.
In short, he’ll get away with it.
In short, he’ll get away with it.
November 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Sad, but true. The ICC could, I feel, but will it?
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I fear that many more of us will find ourselves asking the same question unless we can end this nightmare soon.
Fifteen-year-old Miguel Vazquez was one of the people who took off running when federal agents arrived. “I thought, ‘Wait, why am I running? I’m a citizen,’” Vazquez said.
newrepublic.com/post/203321/...
newrepublic.com/post/203321/...
ICE Agents Raid a Church With No Explanation
Operation “Charlotte’s Web” continues.
newrepublic.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I fear that many more of us will find ourselves asking the same question unless we can end this nightmare soon.
The Hague is keeping copies.
Lock Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth up. This is real life. Real people. Not a movie.
November 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The Hague is keeping copies.
And being drunk when you gave the orders is NOT a defense.
November 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
And being drunk when you gave the orders is NOT a defense.
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Tweeting your crimes isn’t a good idea.🙄
November 29, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Tweeting your crimes isn’t a good idea.🙄
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November 29, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Read an article stating that Bluesky will never have the amount of users that the other place does. As if that’s a bad thing? There’s something to be said about quality over quantity.
They can have their bot-infested dystopia over there, whilst we have tea and scones in front of the fire over here.
They can have their bot-infested dystopia over there, whilst we have tea and scones in front of the fire over here.
November 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Read an article stating that Bluesky will never have the amount of users that the other place does. As if that’s a bad thing? There’s something to be said about quality over quantity.
They can have their bot-infested dystopia over there, whilst we have tea and scones in front of the fire over here.
They can have their bot-infested dystopia over there, whilst we have tea and scones in front of the fire over here.
Five-byline alert: 🚨
“.. the full scope of [Witkoff’s talks] went much further, according to people familiar .. They were privately charting a path to bring Russia’s $2 trillion economy in from the cold—with American businesses first in line .. to the dividends. 🇺🇦
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
“.. the full scope of [Witkoff’s talks] went much further, according to people familiar .. They were privately charting a path to bring Russia’s $2 trillion economy in from the cold—with American businesses first in line .. to the dividends. 🇺🇦
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
November 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Honestly, no officer should need advice to decide if "kill these guys flailing around in the water" is a legal order
My understanding is that, at the height of the "drone war on terror" that when the military officer thought the legality of a particular strike was legally dubious, they'd have a CIA guy actually "pull the trigger". I wonder if that is happening in our current "War on Fishing Boats"?
November 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Honestly, no officer should need advice to decide if "kill these guys flailing around in the water" is a legal order
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The Trump administration froze approximately $790 million of Northwestern’s funding. Meanwhile, the school is building the most expensive college football stadium ever built, at a cost of $860 million.
Do you see where my problem is here?
Do you see where my problem is here?
BREAKING: Northwestern University has agreed to pay the U.S. Treasury $75 million, over the course of three years as part of an agreement with the federal government to restore funding and end investigations into the university
Full statement from NU below:
Full statement from NU below:
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The Trump administration froze approximately $790 million of Northwestern’s funding. Meanwhile, the school is building the most expensive college football stadium ever built, at a cost of $860 million.
Do you see where my problem is here?
Do you see where my problem is here?
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The long-delayed Sept jobs report is out and it confirms the economic anxiety people are feeling. “If we have this slowing growth, rising unemployment & creeping higher prices, that’s not a good place for the U.S. economy,” says @calebsilver.bsky.social alongside @justinwolfers.bsky.social #Velshi
This is Trump’s economy. And the new data is ‘not telling a really good story’
The delayed September jobs report shows a slowing labor market – with Black women suffering most from the Trump administration policies. But persistent inflation has been costing everyone and Chief Business Editor for People Inc., Caleb Silver argues that rising prices combined with slowing growth and sluggish hiring has the U.S. economy facing “stagflation.” Trump’s tariff regime has in part been responsible for the hiked cost of living, with the president claiming it’ll revive U.S. factory jobs. Economist Justin Wolfers asks if we even want a manufacturing renaissance, saying factory workers he’s spoken with say those jobs were meant to be a pathway to the middle class.
www.msnbc.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The long-delayed Sept jobs report is out and it confirms the economic anxiety people are feeling. “If we have this slowing growth, rising unemployment & creeping higher prices, that’s not a good place for the U.S. economy,” says @calebsilver.bsky.social alongside @justinwolfers.bsky.social #Velshi
Everyone should cross off Northwestern from their lists.
Peter Drucker, a lecturer at Frankfurt University when the Nazis took over, recalled a faculty meeting where the new Nazi boss said Jews were banned and anyone complaining would be sent to a concentration camp. A professor then asked a question: “Will there be more money for research in physiology?”
Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds | CNN
Northwestern University has reached a $75-million deal with the Trump administration which restores frozen federal funding and ends an antisemitism investigation, the Department of Justice announced F...
www.cnn.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Everyone should cross off Northwestern from their lists.
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Peter Drucker, a lecturer at Frankfurt University when the Nazis took over, recalled a faculty meeting where the new Nazi boss said Jews were banned and anyone complaining would be sent to a concentration camp. A professor then asked a question: “Will there be more money for research in physiology?”
Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds | CNN
Northwestern University has reached a $75-million deal with the Trump administration which restores frozen federal funding and ends an antisemitism investigation, the Department of Justice announced F...
www.cnn.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Peter Drucker, a lecturer at Frankfurt University when the Nazis took over, recalled a faculty meeting where the new Nazi boss said Jews were banned and anyone complaining would be sent to a concentration camp. A professor then asked a question: “Will there be more money for research in physiology?”
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Trump pardons CONVICTED mega-trafficker, ex-President of Honduras.
Hegseth orders murder of 2 guys clinging to sinking boat who've been attacked by the US military because they're ACCUSED of being low-level drug runners (no evidence provided).
See the problem here?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Hegseth orders murder of 2 guys clinging to sinking boat who've been attacked by the US military because they're ACCUSED of being low-level drug runners (no evidence provided).
See the problem here?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Trump Announces Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Convicted in Drug Case
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Trump pardons CONVICTED mega-trafficker, ex-President of Honduras.
Hegseth orders murder of 2 guys clinging to sinking boat who've been attacked by the US military because they're ACCUSED of being low-level drug runners (no evidence provided).
See the problem here?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Hegseth orders murder of 2 guys clinging to sinking boat who've been attacked by the US military because they're ACCUSED of being low-level drug runners (no evidence provided).
See the problem here?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
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Murder the drug traffickers
Pardon the drug traffickers
What comes next?
Pardon the drug traffickers
What comes next?
Trump plans to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted for drug trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison.
go.stonking.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Murder the drug traffickers
Pardon the drug traffickers
What comes next?
Pardon the drug traffickers
What comes next?
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www.aol.com/articles/rep...
DICKTATOR DONNY JUST LOST HIS GERRYMANDERING IN INDIANA BECAUSE HE CAN'T KEEP HIS FAT PIGGY MOUTH SHUT...
WE NEED MORE REPUBLICANS TO STAND UP TO HIS IGNORANCE.
DICKTATOR DONNY JUST LOST HIS GERRYMANDERING IN INDIANA BECAUSE HE CAN'T KEEP HIS FAT PIGGY MOUTH SHUT...
WE NEED MORE REPUBLICANS TO STAND UP TO HIS IGNORANCE.
Republican state senator from Indiana says he will oppose redistricting after Trump’s slur against Tim Walz
Michael Bohacek has a daughter with Down Syndrome
www.aol.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:35 AM
www.aol.com/articles/rep...
DICKTATOR DONNY JUST LOST HIS GERRYMANDERING IN INDIANA BECAUSE HE CAN'T KEEP HIS FAT PIGGY MOUTH SHUT...
WE NEED MORE REPUBLICANS TO STAND UP TO HIS IGNORANCE.
DICKTATOR DONNY JUST LOST HIS GERRYMANDERING IN INDIANA BECAUSE HE CAN'T KEEP HIS FAT PIGGY MOUTH SHUT...
WE NEED MORE REPUBLICANS TO STAND UP TO HIS IGNORANCE.