Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social
@briandunn.bsky.social
Semi-retired, but still kicking. MA/History. Lifelong Californian. Lifelong Democrat. Naval and Maritime History aficionado. Servant to two cats. Reasonably articulate, but becoming more acerbic as time goes on.
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Daniel Daly was was a U.S. Marine who won the Medal of Honor twice, in China and Haiti, as well as the Navy Cross and the Army Distinguished Service Cross in WW1. Supposed to have said "Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?" before charging the Germans at Belleau Wood.
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Daniel Daly was was a U.S. Marine who won the Medal of Honor twice, in China and Haiti, as well as the Navy Cross and the Army Distinguished Service Cross in WW1. Supposed to have said "Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?" before charging the Germans at Belleau Wood.
Richard Burton as O'Brien in "1984" (1984).
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Richard Burton as O'Brien in "1984" (1984).
Reposted by Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social
Repost this if you want Chuck Schumer to step down as Senate Minority Leader.
November 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Repost this if you want Chuck Schumer to step down as Senate Minority Leader.
Jenna Ellis might have received a pardon from Trump but it will never remove the Guiliani Fart.
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Jenna Ellis might have received a pardon from Trump but it will never remove the Guiliani Fart.
Neat fact: on this day in 1989, Nicolae Ceacescu had exactly 46 days left to live.
Just evidence that nothing lasts forever, if you need it.
Just evidence that nothing lasts forever, if you need it.
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Neat fact: on this day in 1989, Nicolae Ceacescu had exactly 46 days left to live.
Just evidence that nothing lasts forever, if you need it.
Just evidence that nothing lasts forever, if you need it.
Kim Davis.
So horrible even this Supreme Court won't touch her case.
So horrible even this Supreme Court won't touch her case.
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Kim Davis.
So horrible even this Supreme Court won't touch her case.
So horrible even this Supreme Court won't touch her case.
On this day in 1989, the Berlin Wall fell.
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
On this day in 1989, the Berlin Wall fell.
Poor New York.
When California Republicans attempted to recall Gavin Newsom back in 2021 they fielded a guy with a bear.
All New York gets is Ron DeSantis in drag.
When California Republicans attempted to recall Gavin Newsom back in 2021 they fielded a guy with a bear.
All New York gets is Ron DeSantis in drag.
November 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Poor New York.
When California Republicans attempted to recall Gavin Newsom back in 2021 they fielded a guy with a bear.
All New York gets is Ron DeSantis in drag.
When California Republicans attempted to recall Gavin Newsom back in 2021 they fielded a guy with a bear.
All New York gets is Ron DeSantis in drag.
Has anyone seen Dan Bongino lately?
November 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Has anyone seen Dan Bongino lately?
He probably thinks mustard gas was also made by the same folks that make Grey Poupon.
November 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
He probably thinks mustard gas was also made by the same folks that make Grey Poupon.
The U-Haul caravans heading south on the I-95 should be awe-inspiring.
People who are leaving NYC, please post pix of your U-Hauls!
November 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The U-Haul caravans heading south on the I-95 should be awe-inspiring.
It's Eugene Debs' birthday!
Party accordingly.
Party accordingly.
November 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It's Eugene Debs' birthday!
Party accordingly.
Party accordingly.
Nate Silver.
He used to be somebody, I think.
He used to be somebody, I think.
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Nate Silver.
He used to be somebody, I think.
He used to be somebody, I think.
Well, here we are in November and there still that one pesky fly that refuses to give up.
November 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Well, here we are in November and there still that one pesky fly that refuses to give up.
Pro Tip: If you're planning on moving from NYC in the immediate future, it's best to check on truck availability and make early reservations!
Note: This is not a commercial for, or endorsement of, the U-Haul Holding Company or any of their fine goods and services.
Note: This is not a commercial for, or endorsement of, the U-Haul Holding Company or any of their fine goods and services.
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Pro Tip: If you're planning on moving from NYC in the immediate future, it's best to check on truck availability and make early reservations!
Note: This is not a commercial for, or endorsement of, the U-Haul Holding Company or any of their fine goods and services.
Note: This is not a commercial for, or endorsement of, the U-Haul Holding Company or any of their fine goods and services.
Will Andrew Cuomo get a Christmas Card from Donald this year?
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Will Andrew Cuomo get a Christmas Card from Donald this year?
Pennsylvania voted to retain 3 Democratic Justices of their Supreme Court!
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Republicans Just Lost a Statewide Election in Pennsylvania. What Does That Mean for the Future?
When the country’s most important swing state holds a vote, pundits pay attention. Here’s what they see.
slate.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Pennsylvania voted to retain 3 Democratic Justices of their Supreme Court!
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Trump lost the narrative tonight.
Let's keep it that way.
Let's keep it that way.
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Trump lost the narrative tonight.
Let's keep it that way.
Let's keep it that way.
One fall down a flight of stairs and it means zilch.
Jeff Bezos’ stake in Amazon is up almost $30 billion since Friday.
Jeff Bezos Becomes $10 Billion Richer As Amazon’s OpenAI Deal Boosts Stock
Jeff Bezos’ stake in Amazon is up almost $30 billion since Friday.
www.forbes.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
One fall down a flight of stairs and it means zilch.
New York Times headline, Wednesday, November 5, 2025
"CITY TO TRUMP: DROP DEAD"
A Headline 50 Years in the Making!
"CITY TO TRUMP: DROP DEAD"
A Headline 50 Years in the Making!
November 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
New York Times headline, Wednesday, November 5, 2025
"CITY TO TRUMP: DROP DEAD"
A Headline 50 Years in the Making!
"CITY TO TRUMP: DROP DEAD"
A Headline 50 Years in the Making!
New York Post advertising for new copy editor.
November 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
New York Post advertising for new copy editor.
On this day in 1918 the Kiel Mutiny begins. Followed a sailor's strike on October 30-31, which incapacitated the High Seas Fleet.
Within six days the German Empire will be proclaimed a republic, the Kaiser would abdicate and an armistice would be signed on November 11th.
#NavalHistory
Within six days the German Empire will be proclaimed a republic, the Kaiser would abdicate and an armistice would be signed on November 11th.
#NavalHistory
November 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
On this day in 1918 the Kiel Mutiny begins. Followed a sailor's strike on October 30-31, which incapacitated the High Seas Fleet.
Within six days the German Empire will be proclaimed a republic, the Kaiser would abdicate and an armistice would be signed on November 11th.
#NavalHistory
Within six days the German Empire will be proclaimed a republic, the Kaiser would abdicate and an armistice would be signed on November 11th.
#NavalHistory
On November 1, 1918 Raffaele Paolucci and Raffaele Rossetti entered Pola harbor and attached mines to the hull of the former Austro-Hungarian battleship Viribus Unitus. She had been turned over to the nascent State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs.
The ship sank in 15 minutes.
#NavalHistory
The ship sank in 15 minutes.
#NavalHistory
November 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
On November 1, 1918 Raffaele Paolucci and Raffaele Rossetti entered Pola harbor and attached mines to the hull of the former Austro-Hungarian battleship Viribus Unitus. She had been turned over to the nascent State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs.
The ship sank in 15 minutes.
#NavalHistory
The ship sank in 15 minutes.
#NavalHistory
On November 2, 1947, Howard Hughes pilots the first (and only) flight of the Hughes H-4 Hercules, better known as the Spruce Goose.
The plane remained airborne for 26 seconds.
The plane remained airborne for 26 seconds.
November 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
On November 2, 1947, Howard Hughes pilots the first (and only) flight of the Hughes H-4 Hercules, better known as the Spruce Goose.
The plane remained airborne for 26 seconds.
The plane remained airborne for 26 seconds.