Mike Palmer
@icengineer.bsky.social
Engineer, atheist, photographer, hiker, traveler
True story: [*] When Jeff Bezos was looking for things to sell on the internet, books weren't the first choice. His first business was Amazon Cats, because it was so easy. They would just jump into the box, and didn't even try to escape when you closed the lid.
[*] Narrator: It's not true.
[*] Narrator: It's not true.
November 30, 2025 at 2:31 AM
True story: [*] When Jeff Bezos was looking for things to sell on the internet, books weren't the first choice. His first business was Amazon Cats, because it was so easy. They would just jump into the box, and didn't even try to escape when you closed the lid.
[*] Narrator: It's not true.
[*] Narrator: It's not true.
No, they are the boundary separating a government that has become barbaric from a civilized society.
November 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
No, they are the boundary separating a government that has become barbaric from a civilized society.
there, still in the hearts of so many who came here following that promise. In spite of everything they endure here, they still believe. They still have hope. They still dream.
I'm thankful for everyone who continues to believe in us. May we always strive to live up to their hopes and dreams. 4/4
I'm thankful for everyone who continues to believe in us. May we always strive to live up to their hopes and dreams. 4/4
November 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
there, still in the hearts of so many who came here following that promise. In spite of everything they endure here, they still believe. They still have hope. They still dream.
I'm thankful for everyone who continues to believe in us. May we always strive to live up to their hopes and dreams. 4/4
I'm thankful for everyone who continues to believe in us. May we always strive to live up to their hopes and dreams. 4/4
dreams. Even Trump and his MAGA followers can't dislodge that vision.
My takeaway from your story and all the Filipinos I know is that the enduring promise of this nation remains the slow progress that has gradually made us better. Even if it's hard for us to see from the inside, it's still 3/
My takeaway from your story and all the Filipinos I know is that the enduring promise of this nation remains the slow progress that has gradually made us better. Even if it's hard for us to see from the inside, it's still 3/
November 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
dreams. Even Trump and his MAGA followers can't dislodge that vision.
My takeaway from your story and all the Filipinos I know is that the enduring promise of this nation remains the slow progress that has gradually made us better. Even if it's hard for us to see from the inside, it's still 3/
My takeaway from your story and all the Filipinos I know is that the enduring promise of this nation remains the slow progress that has gradually made us better. Even if it's hard for us to see from the inside, it's still 3/
and hope for so many years, in a country that must have seemed so often to hate them.
I traveled to Philippines a few months ago, and was amazed that despite our president and our fucked up politics, everyone I talked to still viewed this as still the land of opportunity, a place of hopes and 2/
I traveled to Philippines a few months ago, and was amazed that despite our president and our fucked up politics, everyone I talked to still viewed this as still the land of opportunity, a place of hopes and 2/
November 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
and hope for so many years, in a country that must have seemed so often to hate them.
I traveled to Philippines a few months ago, and was amazed that despite our president and our fucked up politics, everyone I talked to still viewed this as still the land of opportunity, a place of hopes and 2/
I traveled to Philippines a few months ago, and was amazed that despite our president and our fucked up politics, everyone I talked to still viewed this as still the land of opportunity, a place of hopes and 2/
I've read your July 4 post every year for the past few years, and this year it seems just as relevant today, and every other day. I don't know any of the Filipinos you wrote about, who served in WWII, but have always been amazed that they continued to believe 1/
www.popehat.com/p/the-fourth...
www.popehat.com/p/the-fourth...
The Fourth Of July, Rethought
Can Any Nation So Conceived Long Endure?
www.popehat.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I've read your July 4 post every year for the past few years, and this year it seems just as relevant today, and every other day. I don't know any of the Filipinos you wrote about, who served in WWII, but have always been amazed that they continued to believe 1/
www.popehat.com/p/the-fourth...
www.popehat.com/p/the-fourth...
I didn't used to think corporations were people, either.
November 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I didn't used to think corporations were people, either.
It's amazing to think that the Ellisons think this is the direction news should go.
November 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
It's amazing to think that the Ellisons think this is the direction news should go.
Felon f**king a melon!
My heart goes out to the melon.
My heart goes out to the melon.
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Felon f**king a melon!
My heart goes out to the melon.
My heart goes out to the melon.
You bet! World Dryer was protecting us from "the hazards of disease" back in the days when America was Great and we all shared paper towels with strangers in public restrooms to maximize usage of each towel.
November 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
You bet! World Dryer was protecting us from "the hazards of disease" back in the days when America was Great and we all shared paper towels with strangers in public restrooms to maximize usage of each towel.
But if they combined it with a promise to get rid of Daylight Saving Time, well, then you have a winning campaign!
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
But if they combined it with a promise to get rid of Daylight Saving Time, well, then you have a winning campaign!
My 96 year old mom still rails about "planned obsolescence" as the reason nothing lasts for decades any more. Device hoarding, is simply expecting that any durable good you buy, from cars to door knobs, should last the rest of your life.
November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
My 96 year old mom still rails about "planned obsolescence" as the reason nothing lasts for decades any more. Device hoarding, is simply expecting that any durable good you buy, from cars to door knobs, should last the rest of your life.
I wonder what Putin thought of Obama?
November 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I wonder what Putin thought of Obama?
I was expecting Trump on a Stump, but what's this? Hater on a Grater?
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I was expecting Trump on a Stump, but what's this? Hater on a Grater?
I am so tempted to say You should be replaced with Your, and see what happens...
November 25, 2025 at 7:33 AM
I am so tempted to say You should be replaced with Your, and see what happens...
Replace the sign. Add a new one:
ICE SIGN STEAL HAPPENED HERE.
STOP THE STEAL. FUCK ICE.
ICE SIGN STEAL HAPPENED HERE.
STOP THE STEAL. FUCK ICE.
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Replace the sign. Add a new one:
ICE SIGN STEAL HAPPENED HERE.
STOP THE STEAL. FUCK ICE.
ICE SIGN STEAL HAPPENED HERE.
STOP THE STEAL. FUCK ICE.
I'm guessing our higher salaries more than make up for the difference (*).
(*) If there is one, which, since it's Bessent, also seems doubtful.
(*) If there is one, which, since it's Bessent, also seems doubtful.
November 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
I'm guessing our higher salaries more than make up for the difference (*).
(*) If there is one, which, since it's Bessent, also seems doubtful.
(*) If there is one, which, since it's Bessent, also seems doubtful.
What? No recipe? Thanksgiving is on Thursday, what am I supposed to do about gravy now?
November 24, 2025 at 7:24 AM
What? No recipe? Thanksgiving is on Thursday, what am I supposed to do about gravy now?
I was at Salt Creek Beach yesterday morning, with binoculars, hoping to see some whales. In 30 years I have never seen such a clear day. Catalina and San Clemente Islands both very clear. With binoculars we could see the towers on both islands. Amazing.
November 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I was at Salt Creek Beach yesterday morning, with binoculars, hoping to see some whales. In 30 years I have never seen such a clear day. Catalina and San Clemente Islands both very clear. With binoculars we could see the towers on both islands. Amazing.
Catalina Island in the background!
November 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Catalina Island in the background!
The man is such an amazing salesman that he can even convince Trump that New York is a great place.
November 22, 2025 at 6:07 AM
The man is such an amazing salesman that he can even convince Trump that New York is a great place.
Never! The Venezuelans will welcome us as heroes! Heroes, I tell you! Just ask Dick Cheney!
November 22, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Never! The Venezuelans will welcome us as heroes! Heroes, I tell you! Just ask Dick Cheney!
Mamdani didn't even bring a gold bar and a desk clock!
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Mamdani didn't even bring a gold bar and a desk clock!