Steve
@stevejohnson42.bsky.social
Embracing life - hiking, camping, yoga, cooking, reading, retired
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January 25, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Some hope that people in US are regaining some sanity - Heather Cox Richardson notes on Substack "A Reuters/Ipsos poll from earlier this week found that just 17% of Americans approve of the U.S. efforts to acquire Greenland. Only 4% think it’s a good idea to take Greenland using military force. "
January 17, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Some hope that people in US are regaining some sanity - Heather Cox Richardson notes on Substack "A Reuters/Ipsos poll from earlier this week found that just 17% of Americans approve of the U.S. efforts to acquire Greenland. Only 4% think it’s a good idea to take Greenland using military force. "
A good article showing various interpretations and then the editor's input -- my own 2 cents; the NY Times analysis of the evidence is fair and objective
www.readtangle.com/ice-shooting...
www.readtangle.com/ice-shooting...
The ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
An ICE agent shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Minnesota.
www.readtangle.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
A good article showing various interpretations and then the editor's input -- my own 2 cents; the NY Times analysis of the evidence is fair and objective
www.readtangle.com/ice-shooting...
www.readtangle.com/ice-shooting...
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Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
Hmm .. and here I thought it was about justice for drug trafficing with the "special military operation " .. sigh
January 7, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Hmm .. and here I thought it was about justice for drug trafficing with the "special military operation " .. sigh
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sharing this on BlueSky, the creator tagged it ... seems a good fit ... it is an AI video but it makes good points as the founding fathers examine our government
January 6, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Just finished "Separation of Church and Hate" John Fugelsang ...highly recommend for a thoughtful read
December 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Just finished "Separation of Church and Hate" John Fugelsang ...highly recommend for a thoughtful read
"I had always hoped that this land might become a safe and agreeable asylum to the virtuous and persecuted part of mankind, to whatever nation they might belong." George Washington (1st US president)
December 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"I had always hoped that this land might become a safe and agreeable asylum to the virtuous and persecuted part of mankind, to whatever nation they might belong." George Washington (1st US president)
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Alright, alright. I did not expect this at all. Happy to have been wrong about this not passing the House.
Breaking: The House voted unanimously, 426-0, to strip a provision in the funding bill that allowed senators to sue the government for $500K if their phone data was searched without their knowledge.
The provision was designed for GOP senators to sue over the Jack Smith investigation.
The provision was designed for GOP senators to sue over the Jack Smith investigation.
November 20, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Alright, alright. I did not expect this at all. Happy to have been wrong about this not passing the House.
So frustrating -- I just got a generic letter from one of the senators that supposedly is representing the state - his subject line is "The Schumer Shutdown Must End Immediately" -- I just sent him a quick note taking exception ; this is failure of Congress to work together -- do the job !
October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
So frustrating -- I just got a generic letter from one of the senators that supposedly is representing the state - his subject line is "The Schumer Shutdown Must End Immediately" -- I just sent him a quick note taking exception ; this is failure of Congress to work together -- do the job !
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Make up your own mind - President Reagan's radio address on tariff's in full context -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fogg...
Former US president Ronald Reagan FULL 1987 speech on tariffs and free trade
YouTube video by Global News
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Make up your own mind - President Reagan's radio address on tariff's in full context -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fogg...
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Looking for a Thanksgiving weekend hike?
Limberlost Forest & Wildlife Reserve
Open to the public 9-5
Multiple easy to moderate trails.
Huntsville, Ontario
limberlostforest.com/activities/h...
#Canada
#Ontario
Limberlost Forest & Wildlife Reserve
Open to the public 9-5
Multiple easy to moderate trails.
Huntsville, Ontario
limberlostforest.com/activities/h...
#Canada
#Ontario
October 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Looking for a Thanksgiving weekend hike?
Limberlost Forest & Wildlife Reserve
Open to the public 9-5
Multiple easy to moderate trails.
Huntsville, Ontario
limberlostforest.com/activities/h...
#Canada
#Ontario
Limberlost Forest & Wildlife Reserve
Open to the public 9-5
Multiple easy to moderate trails.
Huntsville, Ontario
limberlostforest.com/activities/h...
#Canada
#Ontario
Latest proposal for Gaza has good points - but how do you negotiate peace without involving the Palestinians ? The BBC did a good job putting into perspective - points taken from previous proposals made by others and thin on details.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump's Gaza plan is a significant step - but faces fundamental obstacles
The proposal may shift the focus towards negotiation, but longstanding issues mean achieving peace will be difficult.
www.bbc.com
September 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Latest proposal for Gaza has good points - but how do you negotiate peace without involving the Palestinians ? The BBC did a good job putting into perspective - points taken from previous proposals made by others and thin on details.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Obama: We have to recognize that on both sides there are people who are extremists
But I will say that those extreme views were not in my White House. I wasn’t embracing them. I wasn’t empowering them. I wasn’t putting the weight of the government behind extremist views.
But I will say that those extreme views were not in my White House. I wasn’t embracing them. I wasn’t empowering them. I wasn’t putting the weight of the government behind extremist views.
September 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Obama: We have to recognize that on both sides there are people who are extremists
But I will say that those extreme views were not in my White House. I wasn’t embracing them. I wasn’t empowering them. I wasn’t putting the weight of the government behind extremist views.
But I will say that those extreme views were not in my White House. I wasn’t embracing them. I wasn’t empowering them. I wasn’t putting the weight of the government behind extremist views.
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💩 Have to sh— in the woods during a hike or camping trip?
Do it right.
Improper waste disposal can harm water, wildlife and fellow hikers.
Tips for leaving no trace:
Do it right.
Improper waste disposal can harm water, wildlife and fellow hikers.
Tips for leaving no trace:
How to poop outdoors in a way that won’t harm the environment and other hikers
Most people want to properly dispose of their waste, but they’re typically not prepared. Land managers can help users meet the moment.
buff.ly
September 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
💩 Have to sh— in the woods during a hike or camping trip?
Do it right.
Improper waste disposal can harm water, wildlife and fellow hikers.
Tips for leaving no trace:
Do it right.
Improper waste disposal can harm water, wildlife and fellow hikers.
Tips for leaving no trace:
www.bbc.com/news/article...
No surprise - restrict trade to US; business goes elsewhere. China showing what steady long term consistent planning can do -- success has been accelerated with current regime in US. simple economics 101
No surprise - restrict trade to US; business goes elsewhere. China showing what steady long term consistent planning can do -- success has been accelerated with current regime in US. simple economics 101
How Trump's tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China
Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest from exporters in trade with China.
www.bbc.com
September 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
www.bbc.com/news/article...
No surprise - restrict trade to US; business goes elsewhere. China showing what steady long term consistent planning can do -- success has been accelerated with current regime in US. simple economics 101
No surprise - restrict trade to US; business goes elsewhere. China showing what steady long term consistent planning can do -- success has been accelerated with current regime in US. simple economics 101
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September 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
www.justsecurity.org/119982/legal...
IMHO - this adminstration continues to look for events that will be their "Reichstag Fire" to get the green light to consolidate power with one person.
IMHO - this adminstration continues to look for events that will be their "Reichstag Fire" to get the green light to consolidate power with one person.
Legal Issues Raised by a Lethal U.S. Military Attack in the Caribbean
The Trump administration’s extraordinary lethal attack on this purported smuggling vessel raises significant potential legal issues.
www.justsecurity.org
September 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
www.justsecurity.org/119982/legal...
IMHO - this adminstration continues to look for events that will be their "Reichstag Fire" to get the green light to consolidate power with one person.
IMHO - this adminstration continues to look for events that will be their "Reichstag Fire" to get the green light to consolidate power with one person.