Mike O'Reirdan
@moreirdan.bsky.social
Aviation nut and pilot, motorcyclist, dog loving, polyamorist. A Brit / Irish bloke who moved to the USA, lives in PA, became an American and likes where he is even if the politics are awful right now. Definitely lefty, former security geek, and granddad
Really? I know a whole bunch who will be and are. The US Government, not so much. Don’t forget Europe signed the Minsk accords too. Also, European NATO powers committed to a minimum of 2% spend on defence and have relied on the US nuclear shield ever since. We need a 5% spend and that will hurt.
March 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Really? I know a whole bunch who will be and are. The US Government, not so much. Don’t forget Europe signed the Minsk accords too. Also, European NATO powers committed to a minimum of 2% spend on defence and have relied on the US nuclear shield ever since. We need a 5% spend and that will hurt.
Can she issue an order to impound the aircraft ?
March 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Can she issue an order to impound the aircraft ?
Portugal cancelled a F35 order and Canada is going with Gripen.
March 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Portugal cancelled a F35 order and Canada is going with Gripen.
My partner used to live in the town next to where he was mayor. Occasionally she used to have breakfast in the same cafe as he was in. She said he was a good guy but we are very disappointed in his actions / inactions. He’s been captured by the system I think.
March 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
My partner used to live in the town next to where he was mayor. Occasionally she used to have breakfast in the same cafe as he was in. She said he was a good guy but we are very disappointed in his actions / inactions. He’s been captured by the system I think.
And no damage, none is the way to go. Economic impact without criminal liability is the point.
March 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
And no damage, none is the way to go. Economic impact without criminal liability is the point.
How lovely a place to live. My other passion, actually my real passion, bikes are secondary, is aviation. Unlike many people, living in a place with many aircraft and gorgeous scenery seems idyllic. Most would want to ditch the planes I think.
March 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM
How lovely a place to live. My other passion, actually my real passion, bikes are secondary, is aviation. Unlike many people, living in a place with many aircraft and gorgeous scenery seems idyllic. Most would want to ditch the planes I think.
He is my senator. So far he has paid a lot of attention to supporting Israel but surprisingly little to those he was elected to represent.
March 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
He is my senator. So far he has paid a lot of attention to supporting Israel but surprisingly little to those he was elected to represent.
If only I chewed gum. I could be convinced to buy a Tesla if the moon turned blue and dinosaurs roam the Earth again. Consequently, I think it’s quite unlikely.
March 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
If only I chewed gum. I could be convinced to buy a Tesla if the moon turned blue and dinosaurs roam the Earth again. Consequently, I think it’s quite unlikely.
He is a waste of space
March 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
He is a waste of space
Queens Own Lumberjacks, 1st Battalion
March 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Queens Own Lumberjacks, 1st Battalion
So where in Scotland are you? I nearly ended up going to university in Edinburgh however I managed to screw up my A-level so badly that I had no chance. I live just outside of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. We are in a quite rather smug little middle class enclave. Sometimes it makes me want to puke.
March 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
So where in Scotland are you? I nearly ended up going to university in Edinburgh however I managed to screw up my A-level so badly that I had no chance. I live just outside of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. We are in a quite rather smug little middle class enclave. Sometimes it makes me want to puke.
It is instructive that you remember that all the amendments apply to everyone. That includes the ones that the right have always complained about, 1st, 2nd etc.
March 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It is instructive that you remember that all the amendments apply to everyone. That includes the ones that the right have always complained about, 1st, 2nd etc.
Waste their time, take a test ride, tell them the cars smell of burning flesh and poverty
March 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Waste their time, take a test ride, tell them the cars smell of burning flesh and poverty
Take a test ride , waste their time
March 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Take a test ride , waste their time
What about having test ride palooza. If people go there and have test rides and then say “I’ll think about it” :)
March 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
What about having test ride palooza. If people go there and have test rides and then say “I’ll think about it” :)
Well I’m not that tall. The Tiger is nice because I can flat foot it. What got you into bikes ? My mother was a Scot and she used to ride an old ex US army HD around Edinburgh after the war. She encouraged me about bikes and also funded my early flying lessons.
March 14, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Well I’m not that tall. The Tiger is nice because I can flat foot it. What got you into bikes ? My mother was a Scot and she used to ride an old ex US army HD around Edinburgh after the war. She encouraged me about bikes and also funded my early flying lessons.
They sound amazing
March 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
They sound amazing
What have you done ?
March 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
What have you done ?
This is the current lot. My favourite is the red Royal Enfield.
March 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This is the current lot. My favourite is the red Royal Enfield.
I loathe him too. I came here in 2000 from London and have been here ever since. I became a citizen but if it gets a lot worse I may flee to Ireland. I could not do the UK.
March 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I loathe him too. I came here in 2000 from London and have been here ever since. I became a citizen but if it gets a lot worse I may flee to Ireland. I could not do the UK.