Grumpy Old Veteran
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Mainly here to read. May offer a thought or opinion from time to time.
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Social media isn't all that different from real life. I'm mostly just talking to myself.
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THIS IS HUGE! Researchers have just identified a powerful new antibiotic that is 100x STRONGER than existing drugs against deadly superbugs like MRSA and VRE. Hiding in a well-known soil bacterium, pre-methylenomycin C lactone KILLS drug-resistant bacteria WITHOUT triggering resistance.
November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
THIS IS HUGE! Researchers have just identified a powerful new antibiotic that is 100x STRONGER than existing drugs against deadly superbugs like MRSA and VRE. Hiding in a well-known soil bacterium, pre-methylenomycin C lactone KILLS drug-resistant bacteria WITHOUT triggering resistance.
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“You disabled replies” correct, I do not want to talk to you because you are an idiot
November 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“You disabled replies” correct, I do not want to talk to you because you are an idiot
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Epstein offered the NY Times photos of Trump with young girls in bikinis during his first campaign in 2015.
The NY Times declined them because they were just too busy hyperventilating over Hillary’s private email server.
Support independent media.
The NY Times declined them because they were just too busy hyperventilating over Hillary’s private email server.
Support independent media.
November 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Epstein offered the NY Times photos of Trump with young girls in bikinis during his first campaign in 2015.
The NY Times declined them because they were just too busy hyperventilating over Hillary’s private email server.
Support independent media.
The NY Times declined them because they were just too busy hyperventilating over Hillary’s private email server.
Support independent media.
The world only makes sense to me lately when the stock market is having a big down day.
Today seems rational.
Hoping the end of the day has Tesla less than $400, and Bitcoin below $100K.
Today seems rational.
Hoping the end of the day has Tesla less than $400, and Bitcoin below $100K.
November 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The world only makes sense to me lately when the stock market is having a big down day.
Today seems rational.
Hoping the end of the day has Tesla less than $400, and Bitcoin below $100K.
Today seems rational.
Hoping the end of the day has Tesla less than $400, and Bitcoin below $100K.
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Epstein: I’m best friends with this pedo running for President, here’s a bunch of stories about how big a pedo he is
NYT: but her emails
NYT: but her emails
Landon Thomas Jr of the New York Times got told by Jeffrey Epstein that Trump walked into a glass door bc he was so busy staring at girls in Epstein's house and didn't print it. wild that the Times didn't consider that newsworthy.
November 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Epstein: I’m best friends with this pedo running for President, here’s a bunch of stories about how big a pedo he is
NYT: but her emails
NYT: but her emails
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This isn’t even the stuff they’re trying to actually stop from getting out.
November 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This isn’t even the stuff they’re trying to actually stop from getting out.
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The problem with the “Dems shouldn’t have caved” argument is it’s not clear what the ultimate objectives were.
In terms of timing, pain tolerance, or concessions. Like yeah, I would’ve waited a week…but what then if Rs still don’t budge?
It’s just a calculus of who takes the most political damage.
In terms of timing, pain tolerance, or concessions. Like yeah, I would’ve waited a week…but what then if Rs still don’t budge?
It’s just a calculus of who takes the most political damage.
1. Some amount of shutdown damage to the fed workforce and economy is probably irreversible.
2. Ds already “won” in terms of souring public opinion on Rs.
3. Nobody will pay a price in the midterm general election for caving.
4. Rs “winning” by not conceding on policy will actually hurt them.
2. Ds already “won” in terms of souring public opinion on Rs.
3. Nobody will pay a price in the midterm general election for caving.
4. Rs “winning” by not conceding on policy will actually hurt them.
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The problem with the “Dems shouldn’t have caved” argument is it’s not clear what the ultimate objectives were.
In terms of timing, pain tolerance, or concessions. Like yeah, I would’ve waited a week…but what then if Rs still don’t budge?
It’s just a calculus of who takes the most political damage.
In terms of timing, pain tolerance, or concessions. Like yeah, I would’ve waited a week…but what then if Rs still don’t budge?
It’s just a calculus of who takes the most political damage.
This.
As painful as 2026 is likely to be for almost everyone, the GOP, by effectively killing the ACA will create the conditions to finally replace it with Medicare For All.
The ACA was the GOP alternative plan.
As painful as 2026 is likely to be for almost everyone, the GOP, by effectively killing the ACA will create the conditions to finally replace it with Medicare For All.
The ACA was the GOP alternative plan.
like as much as this site is in a fit of justified anger over this, the GOP... does not actually win anything by fucking over insurance markets
if they don't fix Obamacare credits and/or fuck it by replacing it with HSAs, next year is going to be uhhhh a healthcare election
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
This.
As painful as 2026 is likely to be for almost everyone, the GOP, by effectively killing the ACA will create the conditions to finally replace it with Medicare For All.
The ACA was the GOP alternative plan.
As painful as 2026 is likely to be for almost everyone, the GOP, by effectively killing the ACA will create the conditions to finally replace it with Medicare For All.
The ACA was the GOP alternative plan.
As a federal worker, I'm relieved if there is a deal to reopen the govt.
I will wait to see what the details are before deciding whether Dems got the best they could get or not.
I do know that I need to log off this website because Bluesky Dems are very unlikely to get facts before screaming.
I will wait to see what the details are before deciding whether Dems got the best they could get or not.
I do know that I need to log off this website because Bluesky Dems are very unlikely to get facts before screaming.
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
As a federal worker, I'm relieved if there is a deal to reopen the govt.
I will wait to see what the details are before deciding whether Dems got the best they could get or not.
I do know that I need to log off this website because Bluesky Dems are very unlikely to get facts before screaming.
I will wait to see what the details are before deciding whether Dems got the best they could get or not.
I do know that I need to log off this website because Bluesky Dems are very unlikely to get facts before screaming.
Holy Hell, we really need better civics education in this country.
Even most of the people on "my side" generally have no clue how the government works, and/or how laws are enacted.
... except they think they do, because they "learned" about it on the Internet. 🙄
Even most of the people on "my side" generally have no clue how the government works, and/or how laws are enacted.
... except they think they do, because they "learned" about it on the Internet. 🙄
November 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Holy Hell, we really need better civics education in this country.
Even most of the people on "my side" generally have no clue how the government works, and/or how laws are enacted.
... except they think they do, because they "learned" about it on the Internet. 🙄
Even most of the people on "my side" generally have no clue how the government works, and/or how laws are enacted.
... except they think they do, because they "learned" about it on the Internet. 🙄
In the irrational world we live in, it's more likely to go back up to like 110. But it would be really fun to wake up tomorrow to see Bitcoin at around $85k.
November 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
In the irrational world we live in, it's more likely to go back up to like 110. But it would be really fun to wake up tomorrow to see Bitcoin at around $85k.
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I used to say this trial was a waste of taxpayer dollars, but I think it’s totally worth it.
Border Patrol agent Lairmore testifies that he was not injured by the sandwich, but he felt the impact through his ballistic vest.
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
November 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I used to say this trial was a waste of taxpayer dollars, but I think it’s totally worth it.
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Bluesky: the website to be on if you’re the exact right age to remember when buying a ringtone was a thing, and thought it was really cool when it was.
October 29, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Bluesky: the website to be on if you’re the exact right age to remember when buying a ringtone was a thing, and thought it was really cool when it was.
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This video from Portland is a metaphor for what is going on in America. ICE trying so hard to get Americans to cross a line and if they don't, dragging them across the line and violently attacking.
October 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This video from Portland is a metaphor for what is going on in America. ICE trying so hard to get Americans to cross a line and if they don't, dragging them across the line and violently attacking.
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The video store kinda sucked because a lot of the time you couldn’t get what you wanted.
The video store was, in retrospect, good because a lot of the time you couldn’t get what you wanted so you discovered stuff you wouldn’t have otherwise!
The video store was, in retrospect, good because a lot of the time you couldn’t get what you wanted so you discovered stuff you wouldn’t have otherwise!
Someone doesn’t remember how badly going to a video store sucked, and just generally how much worse things were in the 90s-2000s. Oh, it doesn’t work perfectly? Sometimes they just didn’t have the thing you wanted. We live in an era of unprecedented media abundance and it’s has spoiled us rotten.
I would laugh if this wasn't so true 😭
October 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The video store kinda sucked because a lot of the time you couldn’t get what you wanted.
The video store was, in retrospect, good because a lot of the time you couldn’t get what you wanted so you discovered stuff you wouldn’t have otherwise!
The video store was, in retrospect, good because a lot of the time you couldn’t get what you wanted so you discovered stuff you wouldn’t have otherwise!
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Films: We need to hack a keycard, obtained by seducing one of the guards. We then need to drop in from the skylight after jumping from a plane, and dodge all of the lasers and traps, carefully switching the jewels for fakes that weigh the same to avoid tripping the alarm.
Real life:
Real life:
October 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Films: We need to hack a keycard, obtained by seducing one of the guards. We then need to drop in from the skylight after jumping from a plane, and dodge all of the lasers and traps, carefully switching the jewels for fakes that weigh the same to avoid tripping the alarm.
Real life:
Real life:
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Awesome!
Giant copy of the Constitution being carried down Pennsylvania Avenue.
October 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Awesome!
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When the Birmingham, Alabama, march is packed, you know something is up in America!
October 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
When the Birmingham, Alabama, march is packed, you know something is up in America!
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I am planning on going to No Kings gathering this weekend in central Texas. And since I was terminated by MSNBC a few weeks ago, can someone let me know where to pick up paycheck that GOP keeps talking about. I have asked many folks going to No Kings, and none are getting paid.
October 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I am planning on going to No Kings gathering this weekend in central Texas. And since I was terminated by MSNBC a few weeks ago, can someone let me know where to pick up paycheck that GOP keeps talking about. I have asked many folks going to No Kings, and none are getting paid.
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Sounds like it was pretty clear.
"It was unclear why Adm. Holsey is leaving now, less than a year into his tenure....But one of the U.S. officials...said that Admiral Holsey had raised concerns about the mission and the attacks on the alleged drug boats."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...
Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Sounds like it was pretty clear.
I liked the first two seasons of Tulsa King.
Was already thinking this season might be feeling a little different (in a not good way)
Then about half way through episode 2, Tyson pulls up to his dad's house in a fucking cyber truck.
I'm done.
Should probably cancel Paramount+ altogether.
Was already thinking this season might be feeling a little different (in a not good way)
Then about half way through episode 2, Tyson pulls up to his dad's house in a fucking cyber truck.
I'm done.
Should probably cancel Paramount+ altogether.
October 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I liked the first two seasons of Tulsa King.
Was already thinking this season might be feeling a little different (in a not good way)
Then about half way through episode 2, Tyson pulls up to his dad's house in a fucking cyber truck.
I'm done.
Should probably cancel Paramount+ altogether.
Was already thinking this season might be feeling a little different (in a not good way)
Then about half way through episode 2, Tyson pulls up to his dad's house in a fucking cyber truck.
I'm done.
Should probably cancel Paramount+ altogether.
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I saw this last night & I think it is good and correct and what real leadership in this moment looks like. It’s not what people want to hear, it IS what we need to hear tho.
And I am a blue dot in a very rural part of a southern state so trust me when I say I get being mad as hell at folks, too.
And I am a blue dot in a very rural part of a southern state so trust me when I say I get being mad as hell at folks, too.
October 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I saw this last night & I think it is good and correct and what real leadership in this moment looks like. It’s not what people want to hear, it IS what we need to hear tho.
And I am a blue dot in a very rural part of a southern state so trust me when I say I get being mad as hell at folks, too.
And I am a blue dot in a very rural part of a southern state so trust me when I say I get being mad as hell at folks, too.
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The two things Democrats really want:
*an ACA extension
*an end to Russ Vought and Trump deciding on their own whether to spend money appropriated by Congress.
If those 2 things were on the CR, neither of which have anything to do with illegal immigrants, I think every D would vote for it.
*an ACA extension
*an end to Russ Vought and Trump deciding on their own whether to spend money appropriated by Congress.
If those 2 things were on the CR, neither of which have anything to do with illegal immigrants, I think every D would vote for it.
October 3, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The two things Democrats really want:
*an ACA extension
*an end to Russ Vought and Trump deciding on their own whether to spend money appropriated by Congress.
If those 2 things were on the CR, neither of which have anything to do with illegal immigrants, I think every D would vote for it.
*an ACA extension
*an end to Russ Vought and Trump deciding on their own whether to spend money appropriated by Congress.
If those 2 things were on the CR, neither of which have anything to do with illegal immigrants, I think every D would vote for it.
If we get to the other side of this, there needs to be Nuremberg style trials.
"Just following orders" didn't work for the Nazis, and it shouldn't work for these assholes either.
"Just following orders" didn't work for the Nazis, and it shouldn't work for these assholes either.
What happens when our leaders and the people who work for them see immigrants not as human beings but as scum? And what happens when that way of thinking about people starts also to be applied to others, like journalists and political opponents? www.thebulwark.com/p/the-moral-...
October 3, 2025 at 1:18 AM
If we get to the other side of this, there needs to be Nuremberg style trials.
"Just following orders" didn't work for the Nazis, and it shouldn't work for these assholes either.
"Just following orders" didn't work for the Nazis, and it shouldn't work for these assholes either.
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the GOP nuking the filibuster to end this shutdown is the best case scenario
if we want a chance at fixing any of this shit we're going to have to get rid of it, better to let them do it themselves rather than worry about Fetterman pulling a Joe Manchin
if we want a chance at fixing any of this shit we're going to have to get rid of it, better to let them do it themselves rather than worry about Fetterman pulling a Joe Manchin
October 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
the GOP nuking the filibuster to end this shutdown is the best case scenario
if we want a chance at fixing any of this shit we're going to have to get rid of it, better to let them do it themselves rather than worry about Fetterman pulling a Joe Manchin
if we want a chance at fixing any of this shit we're going to have to get rid of it, better to let them do it themselves rather than worry about Fetterman pulling a Joe Manchin