Puck the Puddle Pilot
@puckthepilot.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, Geek, Nerd, former Army WO IP (60s), current Coastie. Personal account.
He/Him, White, Cisgender, Allosexual, Heteromantic, unmedicated Introverted Neurotypical.
He/Him, White, Cisgender, Allosexual, Heteromantic, unmedicated Introverted Neurotypical.
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"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it."
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
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He worked with the CIA. He was amongst the most vetted Afghans ever.
Pirro: "This is what happens in this country when people are allowed in who are not properly vetted"
November 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
He worked with the CIA. He was amongst the most vetted Afghans ever.
TIL that I bought Minecraft way back in beta and successfully recovered my account *checks notes* 15 years later.
Not bad for 5? bucks.
Not bad for 5? bucks.
November 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
TIL that I bought Minecraft way back in beta and successfully recovered my account *checks notes* 15 years later.
Not bad for 5? bucks.
Not bad for 5? bucks.
If we are going with the theory that Steam sales are run on pure capitalism.
I get joy from the knowledge that each of the three DLCs for Rimworld are two to three times the price of Hogwarts Legacy.
One is clearly desired, one is not.
I get joy from the knowledge that each of the three DLCs for Rimworld are two to three times the price of Hogwarts Legacy.
One is clearly desired, one is not.
November 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
If we are going with the theory that Steam sales are run on pure capitalism.
I get joy from the knowledge that each of the three DLCs for Rimworld are two to three times the price of Hogwarts Legacy.
One is clearly desired, one is not.
I get joy from the knowledge that each of the three DLCs for Rimworld are two to three times the price of Hogwarts Legacy.
One is clearly desired, one is not.
Once again I say to cishet men.
Women talk to each other. Stop being shocked by this.
And, you know, do better.
Women talk to each other. Stop being shocked by this.
And, you know, do better.
Friends: do you know a Megan, who recently hurt her ankle in a Trade Joe’s parking lot and had surgery? Because her pissy ginger boyfriend is talking shit about her at Denver airport and thousands of women on Threads from *at least four* continents are gonna hunt him into his last days.
Pass it on.
Pass it on.
November 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Once again I say to cishet men.
Women talk to each other. Stop being shocked by this.
And, you know, do better.
Women talk to each other. Stop being shocked by this.
And, you know, do better.
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well that tracks
(also should put to rest any bleating about “vetting” but we live in hell so)
(also should put to rest any bleating about “vetting” but we live in hell so)
November 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
well that tracks
(also should put to rest any bleating about “vetting” but we live in hell so)
(also should put to rest any bleating about “vetting” but we live in hell so)
The fact that the single entry point for logging into enterprise health and administrative portals for service members uses Logon and Login interchangeably on the same page doesn't inspire a whole lot of confidence.
November 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The fact that the single entry point for logging into enterprise health and administrative portals for service members uses Logon and Login interchangeably on the same page doesn't inspire a whole lot of confidence.
I can think of something that might help. But apparently his computer will tattle on him to his son.
Speaker 'barely holding it together' and 'crushed by his workload': NYT
Speaker 'barely holding it together' and 'crushed by his workload': NYT
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made several revealing admissions about the stressful and chaotic nature of his job, according to a recent New York Times report.The Times' Annie Karni wrote in a Wednesday article that Johnson turned what was meant to be an easy interview with a friendly podcast h...
bit.ly
November 27, 2025 at 5:29 AM
I can think of something that might help. But apparently his computer will tattle on him to his son.
Please be ok, please be ok.
BREAKING: Two National Guard members shot near the White House in Washington, D.C.
November 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Please be ok, please be ok.
Tale as old as time.
"Women always go for the morally bankrupt weirdo lawyers with family money."
Wait....
"Women always go for the morally bankrupt weirdo lawyers with family money."
Wait....
The women drawn to RFK Jr. see an intoxicating cocktail of romance and danger—whether it's getting attacked by a yak or texting about taking metaphorical bullets for each other.
But to most others, Kennedy is a reckless conspiracy theorist whose appetite for danger will result in a sicker America.
But to most others, Kennedy is a reckless conspiracy theorist whose appetite for danger will result in a sicker America.
The inexplicable sex appeal of RFK Jr.
How can such ferocious desire be attached to this man? Two memoirs by the women who love him offer some clues.
www.motherjones.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Tale as old as time.
"Women always go for the morally bankrupt weirdo lawyers with family money."
Wait....
"Women always go for the morally bankrupt weirdo lawyers with family money."
Wait....
You will never convince me Nurse Jackie isn't a professional.
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
You will never convince me Nurse Jackie isn't a professional.
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My thoughts on the latest civ-mil fracas: "the American military cannot save us from the politicians we elect to high office...the proper role for our military is political inertness. However well-meaning, to encourage them to be otherwise is further pulling them into the political fray.”
www.aei.org
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
My thoughts on the latest civ-mil fracas: "the American military cannot save us from the politicians we elect to high office...the proper role for our military is political inertness. However well-meaning, to encourage them to be otherwise is further pulling them into the political fray.”
Oh cool. It's shut the fuck up Tuesday.
MS NOW confirms: The FBI is working with Capitol Police to schedule interviews with the six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to refuse to comply with illegal orders.
November 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Oh cool. It's shut the fuck up Tuesday.
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What does it mean when you have all the money and power and you STILL can't get lawyers to represent you.
Per multiple sources:
Two hours after ruling that Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed to her post as US Atty in Virginia, prosecutors in the office were notified to put name of an assistant U.S. Atty atop cases
At 430p, instruction was reversed. They were told to resume using Halligan’s name
Two hours after ruling that Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed to her post as US Atty in Virginia, prosecutors in the office were notified to put name of an assistant U.S. Atty atop cases
At 430p, instruction was reversed. They were told to resume using Halligan’s name
November 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
What does it mean when you have all the money and power and you STILL can't get lawyers to represent you.
If only USCG HQ did a running analysis of utilization and forward planning of need as asset capabilities changed they could meet this suit with data to prove their decision was in the best interest of the taxpayer.
Ah well.
Ah well.
Federal lawsuit filed to restore Newport Coast Guard helicopter
Fishermen's group seeks emergency intervention before mid-December crab fishing season begins
www.oregonlive.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
If only USCG HQ did a running analysis of utilization and forward planning of need as asset capabilities changed they could meet this suit with data to prove their decision was in the best interest of the taxpayer.
Ah well.
Ah well.
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I keep seeing people saying "DOGE failed, it was a spectacular failure" etc
No, it did exactly what was intended
No, it did exactly what was intended
November 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I keep seeing people saying "DOGE failed, it was a spectacular failure" etc
No, it did exactly what was intended
No, it did exactly what was intended
1. He can't extend the subsidies. That's what Congress is for.
2. MAGA spent some political capital through the shutdown saying they had a better plan.
3. The plan was a nonstarter.
4. Now the Dems re opened the GOV and Maga gets to swallow more Obamacare.
Dems succeed. Against all odds.
2. MAGA spent some political capital through the shutdown saying they had a better plan.
3. The plan was a nonstarter.
4. Now the Dems re opened the GOV and Maga gets to swallow more Obamacare.
Dems succeed. Against all odds.
Trump to announce extension of ACA tax credits for two years
President Donald Trump planning intervention to stop expiration of Obamacare subsidies sending insurance premiums skyrocketing for millions of Americans
www.the-independent.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
1. He can't extend the subsidies. That's what Congress is for.
2. MAGA spent some political capital through the shutdown saying they had a better plan.
3. The plan was a nonstarter.
4. Now the Dems re opened the GOV and Maga gets to swallow more Obamacare.
Dems succeed. Against all odds.
2. MAGA spent some political capital through the shutdown saying they had a better plan.
3. The plan was a nonstarter.
4. Now the Dems re opened the GOV and Maga gets to swallow more Obamacare.
Dems succeed. Against all odds.
The number of bald/shaved head white men standing with senator kelly is enough to start a conspiracy theory if I'm being completely honest.
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The number of bald/shaved head white men standing with senator kelly is enough to start a conspiracy theory if I'm being completely honest.
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“All servicemembers are reminded that they have a legal obligation under the UCMJ to obey lawful orders…”  yep
“…and that orders are presumed to be lawful.”  uhhhhhh u sure about that, chief?
“…and that orders are presumed to be lawful.”  uhhhhhh u sure about that, chief?
November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
“All servicemembers are reminded that they have a legal obligation under the UCMJ to obey lawful orders…”  yep
“…and that orders are presumed to be lawful.”  uhhhhhh u sure about that, chief?
“…and that orders are presumed to be lawful.”  uhhhhhh u sure about that, chief?
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In all fairness to SecDef
November 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
In all fairness to SecDef
An Army Guardsmen Infantry Platoon Leader, while inspecting a retired Naval Aviator's combat veteran, Astronaut uniform.
Is like an SNL sketch that proves the civ mil divide.
It is absurd beyond reason.
And that's before we get to the whole "I'm a senator now" thing.
Is like an SNL sketch that proves the civ mil divide.
It is absurd beyond reason.
And that's before we get to the whole "I'm a senator now" thing.
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
An Army Guardsmen Infantry Platoon Leader, while inspecting a retired Naval Aviator's combat veteran, Astronaut uniform.
Is like an SNL sketch that proves the civ mil divide.
It is absurd beyond reason.
And that's before we get to the whole "I'm a senator now" thing.
Is like an SNL sketch that proves the civ mil divide.
It is absurd beyond reason.
And that's before we get to the whole "I'm a senator now" thing.
Really?...
Just. Right out for everyone to hear.
Oil? In 2025? Wtf are we even doing?
Just. Right out for everyone to hear.
Oil? In 2025? Wtf are we even doing?
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Really?...
Just. Right out for everyone to hear.
Oil? In 2025? Wtf are we even doing?
Just. Right out for everyone to hear.
Oil? In 2025? Wtf are we even doing?
Are you bastards really gonna make me side with a fukn NAVAL aviator?
I hate this timeline.
I hate this timeline.
BREAKING: The Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly for possible military law violations after he joined a video urging U.S. troops to refuse "illegal orders."
Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly for video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders'
The Pentagon says that it is investigating Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona for possible breaches of military law after Kelly joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called for U.S. troops to refuse unlawful orders.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Are you bastards really gonna make me side with a fukn NAVAL aviator?
I hate this timeline.
I hate this timeline.
As a wife guy lemme tell you. There are only a handful of things in this world more fun than watching my amazing wife unleash some "hormonal chaos" at a deserving party.
November 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
As a wife guy lemme tell you. There are only a handful of things in this world more fun than watching my amazing wife unleash some "hormonal chaos" at a deserving party.
They finally got me.
After years of "LOL look at the source bro!" I finally read a headline so enraging that I missed who wrote it.
Bravo to DB for keeping the absurdity so close to possible that I fell for it. You folks rock.
After years of "LOL look at the source bro!" I finally read a headline so enraging that I missed who wrote it.
Bravo to DB for keeping the absurdity so close to possible that I fell for it. You folks rock.
NEW: Pentagon orders Guard troops to return pay after judge rules DC mission ‘unlawful' www.duffelblog.com/pentagon-ord...
Pentagon orders Guard troops to return pay after judge rules DC mission ‘unlawful'
The ruling has sent shockwaves through the ranks, especially among those who bought essential items like divorce attorneys, energy drinks, and Zyn.
www.duffelblog.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
They finally got me.
After years of "LOL look at the source bro!" I finally read a headline so enraging that I missed who wrote it.
Bravo to DB for keeping the absurdity so close to possible that I fell for it. You folks rock.
After years of "LOL look at the source bro!" I finally read a headline so enraging that I missed who wrote it.
Bravo to DB for keeping the absurdity so close to possible that I fell for it. You folks rock.