Sid Olufs
@sidster7.bsky.social
Professor Emeritus (Latin for not no more) of politics at Pacific Lutheran. 39 years there, 4 at U of Montana before that. Teaching tai chi these days, including sword and cane. Appreciative of the many smart and caring people on BlueSky.
In case the “Abolish ICE and CBP, start over with trained professionals who respect the rule of law” isn’t convincing, here is a middle ground….
December 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
In case the “Abolish ICE and CBP, start over with trained professionals who respect the rule of law” isn’t convincing, here is a middle ground….
They still don’t have a union. Been three years now.
December 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
They still don’t have a union. Been three years now.
Need some help here….
December 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Need some help here….
I am Outraged at this disparagement of all alcoholics!
December 3, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I am Outraged at this disparagement of all alcoholics!
Cut away the nonessential, and what’s left is the truth.
With thanks to Robert Reich.
With thanks to Robert Reich.
December 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Cut away the nonessential, and what’s left is the truth.
With thanks to Robert Reich.
With thanks to Robert Reich.
The amateurs doing foreign and security policies are a real danger.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
November 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The amateurs doing foreign and security policies are a real danger.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
From the preliminary injunction filing:
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November 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
From the preliminary injunction filing:
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Sometimes, you get real close to excellence.
November 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Sometimes, you get real close to excellence.
People
People who need People
Are the luckiest People
In the world
People who need People
Are the luckiest People
In the world
November 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
People
People who need People
Are the luckiest People
In the world
People who need People
Are the luckiest People
In the world
Once more, Andy nails it.
November 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Once more, Andy nails it.
these are always fun
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
these are always fun
November 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This is awful, and ONLY for fans of the film. But some dude posted it and I burst out laughing.
November 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This is awful, and ONLY for fans of the film. But some dude posted it and I burst out laughing.
This is just beyond one end of the ping pong table, so every once in a while it takes a hit. Rebalancing everything is a chore. Not sure I always get it back to the original distribution.
November 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This is just beyond one end of the ping pong table, so every once in a while it takes a hit. Rebalancing everything is a chore. Not sure I always get it back to the original distribution.