Michael Temlin
@michaeltemlin.bsky.social
What exactly IS a sheriff? Depends on when you ask the question . . . and, of course, on the sheriff.
What Even Is a Sheriff?
A modern sheriff holds both real power and deep symbolism — and in Riverside County, that power is in the hands of a man whose actions…
medium.com
September 1, 2025 at 4:44 AM
What exactly IS a sheriff? Depends on when you ask the question . . . and, of course, on the sheriff.
His wants to control the message. Clearly the message terrifies him.
Trump’s Campaign to Crush the Media
The president has launched a frontal assault on the journalism business. So far, he’s winning.
www.theatlantic.com
July 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
His wants to control the message. Clearly the message terrifies him.
Just a few years ago, we were at war with Eastasia. Then Trump suddenly decided we were at war with Eurasia. I guess it’s now back to Eastasia?
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Tells Russia It Has 50 Days to Make Peace With Ukraine
www.nytimes.com
July 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Just a few years ago, we were at war with Eastasia. Then Trump suddenly decided we were at war with Eurasia. I guess it’s now back to Eastasia?
Inevitable? You tell me!
Can We Stop the American Schism? Do We Want To?
Unbelievable as it sounds, we may be on the verge of a complete split between two different versions of what America should be
michaeltemlin.medium.com
July 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Inevitable? You tell me!
This is not what I signed up for . . . but here I am. Here we ALL are.
When Everything Is On Fire, What Can I Do?
I came back to California four years ago to retire. After over two decades on the East Coast, I wanted peace, sunshine, and a much slower…
medium.com
July 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is not what I signed up for . . . but here I am. Here we ALL are.
Sometimes, one can try too hard to be . . . cool.
Fame Adjacent: I Had Lunch With WHO?!
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medium.com
July 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Sometimes, one can try too hard to be . . . cool.
Congressman Calvert says HR1 doesn’t cut Social Security or Medicare. No, it only gives tax breaks to the wealthy while setting up the excuse for cuts later on. I worked my whole life. I earned these benefits. I just called Congressman Calvert’s to let him know I’ll remember this in November.
July 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Congressman Calvert says HR1 doesn’t cut Social Security or Medicare. No, it only gives tax breaks to the wealthy while setting up the excuse for cuts later on. I worked my whole life. I earned these benefits. I just called Congressman Calvert’s to let him know I’ll remember this in November.
This is all in line with Trump’s need to avoid accountability for anything. He’s been known to chide aides for taking notes in meetings. And remember how he had the translator’s notes from his Helsinki meeting with Putin destroyed? Corrupt to the core.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
The first rule in Trump’s Washington: Don’t write anything down
A new culture of secrecy in government is taking root – among career staffers and new political appointees alike.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This is all in line with Trump’s need to avoid accountability for anything. He’s been known to chide aides for taking notes in meetings. And remember how he had the translator’s notes from his Helsinki meeting with Putin destroyed? Corrupt to the core.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Our own Sheriff Bianco thumbing his nose at state law, which he literally thinks he is above.
California police are illegally sharing license plate data with ICE and Border Patrol – The Markup
LAPD and the counties of San Diego, Orange, and Riverside have repeatedly shared automated license plate reader data to federal agencies
themarkup.org
June 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Our own Sheriff Bianco thumbing his nose at state law, which he literally thinks he is above.
Anyone who's been around the block has tales like these . . . and trust me, I've been around that block a few times. Presenting my new series: Fame Adjacent.
Fame Adjacent: Hanging with the Big Dogs
I’ve spent much of my life bouncing between two worlds — acting and business consulting — both of which introduce you to a parade of…
michaeltemlin.medium.com
June 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Anyone who's been around the block has tales like these . . . and trust me, I've been around that block a few times. Presenting my new series: Fame Adjacent.
Amazing first day at CADEM2025. Corey Booker, Dolores Huerta, and Tim Walz were on fire.
June 1, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Amazing first day at CADEM2025. Corey Booker, Dolores Huerta, and Tim Walz were on fire.
This I did not know!
Does 'Maga' Mean 'Easily Fooled Idiot' in Nigerian Pidgin?
Words in different languages do tend to have different meanings.
www.snopes.com
May 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This I did not know!
Proud to announce I’m a delegate for the California Democratic Convention in May. Totally new experience for me!
April 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Proud to announce I’m a delegate for the California Democratic Convention in May. Totally new experience for me!
I’m having a bit of fun seeing candidates emerge for the CA41st congressional district race next year. Seat will be more up for grabs than 2024.
April 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I’m having a bit of fun seeing candidates emerge for the CA41st congressional district race next year. Seat will be more up for grabs than 2024.
Larry David’s followup to Bill Maher’s dinner with Trump. Funny/not funny.
Opinion | Larry David: My Dinner With Adolf (Gift Article)
When a private meeting goes unexpectedly.
www.nytimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Larry David’s followup to Bill Maher’s dinner with Trump. Funny/not funny.
Watching a hummingbird take a shower in the pool’s water feature.
April 14, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Watching a hummingbird take a shower in the pool’s water feature.
Michael to Facebook:
I'm outta here.
I'm outta here.
April 14, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Michael to Facebook:
I'm outta here.
I'm outta here.