Greg Olson
@greg21olson.bsky.social
Pragmatic idealist. Rambling about politics, sport, and global development & affairs. Likes & engagement usually mean you made me chuckle. VA ➡️ WA
It's so sad to watch the self-destruction of The Washington Post when they have an owner wealthy enough to afford it not being profitable as an investment in providing high-quality, independent journalism. apnews.com/article/wash...
Washington Post cuts a third of its staff in a blow to a legendary news brand
The Washington Post has laid off one-third of its staff, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage.
apnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:35 PM
It's so sad to watch the self-destruction of The Washington Post when they have an owner wealthy enough to afford it not being profitable as an investment in providing high-quality, independent journalism. apnews.com/article/wash...
Facts on facts. Need to issue a nationwide BOLO for the rule of law because it's gone missing.
February 2, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Facts on facts. Need to issue a nationwide BOLO for the rule of law because it's gone missing.
Big Brain™️DJT, while being interviewed by a tabloid, teases classified weapons project. apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid
President Donald Trump says the U.S. used a secret weapon he called “The Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan equipment when the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro.
apnews.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Big Brain™️DJT, while being interviewed by a tabloid, teases classified weapons project. apnews.com/article/trum...
Shocking footage from the latest murder in Minneapolis. Americans are being executed in broad daylight. No justice, no peace.
January 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Shocking footage from the latest murder in Minneapolis. Americans are being executed in broad daylight. No justice, no peace.
Our leaders are so, so, so fucking stupid. apnews.com/article/worl...
US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Federal officials announced the completion Thursday.
apnews.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Our leaders are so, so, so fucking stupid. apnews.com/article/worl...
Air Force One pulls a u-turn because of a "minor electrical issue," okay, sure, but this Administration has taught me not to believe anything that comes out of the White House, so why should I believe this?
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Air Force One returns to Washington area due to minor electrical issue, White House says
President Donald Trump’s plane, Air Force One, has safely returned to Joint Base Andrews about an hour after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening.
apnews.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Air Force One pulls a u-turn because of a "minor electrical issue," okay, sure, but this Administration has taught me not to believe anything that comes out of the White House, so why should I believe this?
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Allez les lions!!! Senegal are Champions of Africa! 🦁⚽️🇸🇳 #AFCON2025
January 19, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Allez les lions!!! Senegal are Champions of Africa! 🦁⚽️🇸🇳 #AFCON2025
Allez les lions!!! Senegal are Champions of Africa! 🦁⚽️🇸🇳 #AFCON2025
January 19, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Allez les lions!!! Senegal are Champions of Africa! 🦁⚽️🇸🇳 #AFCON2025
I've just been involved in a conversation that started with "bodychecking should be allowed in Women's professional hockey" and ended up at "the way some college girls dress invites rape." Floored. I'm absolutely flabbergasted. I cannot find any other words to describe where I'm at.
January 11, 2026 at 5:34 AM
I've just been involved in a conversation that started with "bodychecking should be allowed in Women's professional hockey" and ended up at "the way some college girls dress invites rape." Floored. I'm absolutely flabbergasted. I cannot find any other words to describe where I'm at.
Kicking it at the inaugural home game for @pwhltorrent.bsky.social! Hockey time! 🏒 #PWHL
November 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Kicking it at the inaugural home game for @pwhltorrent.bsky.social! Hockey time! 🏒 #PWHL
Understatement of the night by @apnews.com? Read the headline & summary. Would you be surprised that VA Dems not only "secured again a majority" of the House of Delegates, but actually picked up 13 seats & stand to be at 64/100 vs. the 51/100 going into the night? How does this qualify as reporting?
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Understatement of the night by @apnews.com? Read the headline & summary. Would you be surprised that VA Dems not only "secured again a majority" of the House of Delegates, but actually picked up 13 seats & stand to be at 64/100 vs. the 51/100 going into the night? How does this qualify as reporting?
Me refreshing the king county elections website over the last 7 minutes... #ElectionDay
a man in a police uniform is sitting at a desk typing on a laptop computer .
ALT: a man in a police uniform is sitting at a desk typing on a laptop computer .
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Me refreshing the king county elections website over the last 7 minutes... #ElectionDay
Wait, wait, omg... have we finally reached the "so much winning" stage that we were promised last decade? 🥲 #ElectionDay
November 5, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Wait, wait, omg... have we finally reached the "so much winning" stage that we were promised last decade? 🥲 #ElectionDay
I'm obv focused on VA and Seattle tonight, but I do think the NYC turnout numbers tonight will be an important area for learning by the Democratic party for elections to come. #ElectionDay
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I'm obv focused on VA and Seattle tonight, but I do think the NYC turnout numbers tonight will be an important area for learning by the Democratic party for elections to come. #ElectionDay
Vamos Virginia, let's fucking go! 💪 #ElectionDay
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Vamos Virginia, let's fucking go! 💪 #ElectionDay
Wonderful day to start taking back this country! #ElectionDay
November 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Wonderful day to start taking back this country! #ElectionDay
Election Day! Get out and vote! Keeping my eyes on you today, Virginia. 🗳🇺🇸
November 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Election Day! Get out and vote! Keeping my eyes on you today, Virginia. 🗳🇺🇸
Reposted by Greg Olson
Obama: "They never miss a chance to scapegoat minorities and blame DEI for every problem under the sun. You got a flat tire? Must be DEI. Your wife kicked you out? DEI. Who knew?"
November 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Obama: "They never miss a chance to scapegoat minorities and blame DEI for every problem under the sun. You got a flat tire? Must be DEI. Your wife kicked you out? DEI. Who knew?"
Reposted by Greg Olson
I believe ProPublica over Kristi Noem
October 31, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I believe ProPublica over Kristi Noem
Love me some Max Scherzer when he does that for the Nats, but do not like when he does that against the Mariners. 🥲
October 17, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Love me some Max Scherzer when he does that for the Nats, but do not like when he does that against the Mariners. 🥲
As the "most transparent administration ever" moves closer to booting national press access from DoD, remember that the Department's spending has been grossly opaque for years: www.csis.org/analysis/fix...
Fixing the DOD’s Audit Problem
Kristyn Jones, CSIS senior adviser and former chief financial officer of the Air Force, offers her assessment on the DOD’s failure to pass an audit and recommendations for new policymakers to achieve ...
www.csis.org
October 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
As the "most transparent administration ever" moves closer to booting national press access from DoD, remember that the Department's spending has been grossly opaque for years: www.csis.org/analysis/fix...
I know the brand has gotten toxic, but #RETWEET
Fewer than 1 in 10 of our Congressional races are considered competitive - in a country that's politically more or less 50-50.
This is madness. And it doesn't have to be this way.
This is madness. And it doesn't have to be this way.
October 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I know the brand has gotten toxic, but #RETWEET
We've long heard about the growth of "soccer in America." Seeing these prices, it would be so sad to see empty stadiums next year. Don't forget 1994, a record (total attendance) this battered, but beautiful, country still holds! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Wo...
#greed #football #WorldCup
#greed #football #WorldCup
October 2, 2025 at 5:01 AM
We've long heard about the growth of "soccer in America." Seeing these prices, it would be so sad to see empty stadiums next year. Don't forget 1994, a record (total attendance) this battered, but beautiful, country still holds! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Wo...
#greed #football #WorldCup
#greed #football #WorldCup