kflashner
@kflashner.bsky.social
Home baker and retired federal agent (not ICE or FBI). My work primarily focused on WMD technology, IEDs, national security issues and export controls. The dog in profile picture is Pablo my Wire Fox Terrier. Yes, he is a good boy.
With a 10% down payment you also need to add mortgage insurance (PMI) to the total amount. I believe that you still need 20% down to avoid PMI.
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
With a 10% down payment you also need to add mortgage insurance (PMI) to the total amount. I believe that you still need 20% down to avoid PMI.
What do you mean by “We”?
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
What do you mean by “We”?
Pro tip: he was not joking.
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Pro tip: he was not joking.
When I became a federal agent back in the 80’s, I took an oath to the Constitution just like the military. Has this changed?
November 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
When I became a federal agent back in the 80’s, I took an oath to the Constitution just like the military. Has this changed?
Thank you @karaswisher.bsky.social is was well worth the time to read that.
November 24, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Thank you @karaswisher.bsky.social is was well worth the time to read that.
It has already burrowed in and no longer need to exist.
November 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
It has already burrowed in and no longer need to exist.
Although I understand your anger. This case is a local matter, not DOJ.
November 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Although I understand your anger. This case is a local matter, not DOJ.
I would be interested to know what other evidence they had or any other investigation they did before arresting these guys. Overhearing two guys in a restaurant seems a bit thin by itself.
November 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I would be interested to know what other evidence they had or any other investigation they did before arresting these guys. Overhearing two guys in a restaurant seems a bit thin by itself.
Excellent analysis of something almost unexplainable.
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Excellent analysis of something almost unexplainable.
I have a very negative opinion of VP Cheney, but I am happy to see any glimmer of decency at this point.
November 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I have a very negative opinion of VP Cheney, but I am happy to see any glimmer of decency at this point.
Its killer app is still money laundering just like it was when I first learned about it 15 years ago.
November 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Its killer app is still money laundering just like it was when I first learned about it 15 years ago.
A cheaper plan always comes with larger deductibles which can make it more expensive if you have to use it for something serious.
November 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A cheaper plan always comes with larger deductibles which can make it more expensive if you have to use it for something serious.
It’s probably just as well I was locked out by the paywall.
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
It’s probably just as well I was locked out by the paywall.
Most regular people never buy their meat from Omaha Steaks. It is sold at a super premium price that only wealthy people can afford to buy on a regular basis.
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Most regular people never buy their meat from Omaha Steaks. It is sold at a super premium price that only wealthy people can afford to buy on a regular basis.
Blue screen of Bally
November 16, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Blue screen of Bally
I have a good grasp of how health care insurance works and my wife is an expert in this field. Even we have some difficulty when making the best decisions.
November 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I have a good grasp of how health care insurance works and my wife is an expert in this field. Even we have some difficulty when making the best decisions.
It will be concocted to show a 3000% rise in employment. So much employment like you have never seen.
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It will be concocted to show a 3000% rise in employment. So much employment like you have never seen.
You know, just everyday routine stuff to do while waiting for your private chef to prepare dinner on your yacht.
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
You know, just everyday routine stuff to do while waiting for your private chef to prepare dinner on your yacht.
I am sure she would like to knee him in the nads. I certainly would like to.
November 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I am sure she would like to knee him in the nads. I certainly would like to.
Good luck taking the flight to grandmas house for thanksgiving with your children. You peasants are on your own.
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Good luck taking the flight to grandmas house for thanksgiving with your children. You peasants are on your own.
I am shocked who could have predicted this? Pretty much everyone.
November 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I am shocked who could have predicted this? Pretty much everyone.
“What a bunch of wimps”, says the boy who grew up in Michigan
November 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
“What a bunch of wimps”, says the boy who grew up in Michigan
You are now the only Senator from my state that I can trust to do the right thing.
November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
You are now the only Senator from my state that I can trust to do the right thing.