Dennis D. McDonald
@ddmcd.bsky.social
Va based consultant on research, writing, & proposals. Writing: tech, books, media, movies. Interests: voting, data, history, nature, letter writing, anime, grandkids, science fiction, cursive, fountain pens. Web: www.ddmcd.com.
This is useless without a date and source.
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This is useless without a date and source.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:21 AM
What I really want to know is: who is behind the anti-blueberry campaign targeting seniors on social media? The strawberry lobby? The banana lobby? #blueberries
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
What I really want to know is: who is behind the anti-blueberry campaign targeting seniors on social media? The strawberry lobby? The banana lobby? #blueberries
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The America First guy has brought in 566 foreign workers during his 5 years in office to work at his companies instead of hiring Americans. And counting.
November 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The America First guy has brought in 566 foreign workers during his 5 years in office to work at his companies instead of hiring Americans. And counting.
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Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
This is the below the fold headline in today's Washington Post: "Epstein wrote that Trump knew of sexual abuse but didn’t participate"
November 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
This is the below the fold headline in today's Washington Post: "Epstein wrote that Trump knew of sexual abuse but didn’t participate"
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November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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I wonder what this new survey will find?
New Survey to Capture Federal Workers’ Voices After OPM Cancels FEVS
Federal employees will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the workplace in a new independent survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service.
meritalk.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I wonder what this new survey will find?
How can we distinguish between fundraising appeals that criticize the 8 Democratic Senators that caved that are (a) sponsored by legitimate Democratic groups, or (b) sponsored by Republicons or foreign intersts taking advantage of our disappointment?
November 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
How can we distinguish between fundraising appeals that criticize the 8 Democratic Senators that caved that are (a) sponsored by legitimate Democratic groups, or (b) sponsored by Republicons or foreign intersts taking advantage of our disappointment?
My positive review of the INSOMNIACS AFTER SCHOOL anime series #anime www.ddmcd.com/movies/insom...
Insomniacs After School (anime series) — www.ddmcd.com
Series Review by Dennis D. McDonald I'm a bit surprised that I watched this whole series and enjoyed it. Many high school focused anime are formulaic and a bit unrealistic if not outright out...
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November 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
My positive review of the INSOMNIACS AFTER SCHOOL anime series #anime www.ddmcd.com/movies/insom...
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Message of Truth
From the great Andy Borowitz
From the great Andy Borowitz
November 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Message of Truth
From the great Andy Borowitz
From the great Andy Borowitz
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I live outsole of Chicago and went into the city today carrying my driver's license, passport, and a copy of my birth certificate. When I stepped outside a friend's home, she reminded me not to go out without my papers. Unbelievable. --
November 9, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I live outsole of Chicago and went into the city today carrying my driver's license, passport, and a copy of my birth certificate. When I stepped outside a friend's home, she reminded me not to go out without my papers. Unbelievable. --
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idk who needs to hear this but the President of the United States of America is APPEALING a judges order forcing him to fully fund SNAP.
Yes — DJT is appealing a ruling telling him to NOT starve his own people. Let that simmer.
Yes — DJT is appealing a ruling telling him to NOT starve his own people. Let that simmer.
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
There is now an opera about Rosalind Franklin's role in the discovery of DNA! 🧪🔬🎶 www.scientificamerican.com/article/an-o...
An Opera Explores the Story of Rosalind Franklin and the Discovery of DNA
Betrayal, ambition and the double helix: turning Rosalind Franklin’s story and the discovery of the structure of DNA into an opera
www.scientificamerican.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
There is now an opera about Rosalind Franklin's role in the discovery of DNA! 🧪🔬🎶 www.scientificamerican.com/article/an-o...
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🤔 Hmmm… Really? Investigate others who received gifts from Qatar?
November 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🤔 Hmmm… Really? Investigate others who received gifts from Qatar?
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Here’s a website that can help you find a local food bank and/or pantry.
Again, if you can‘t donate money or food, consider donating your time. Allowing people to go hungry is not what we do.
Again, if you can‘t donate money or food, consider donating your time. Allowing people to go hungry is not what we do.
Find Your Local Food Bank and Holiday Food Boxes | Feeding America
Find the Feeding America member food bank nearest you. Over 200 member food banks can connect you with free food, food pantries, soup kitchens, and holiday food boxes in your community.
www.feedingamerica.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Here’s a website that can help you find a local food bank and/or pantry.
Again, if you can‘t donate money or food, consider donating your time. Allowing people to go hungry is not what we do.
Again, if you can‘t donate money or food, consider donating your time. Allowing people to go hungry is not what we do.
Now reading Keene's engrossing history EMPEROR OF JAPAN about Meiji. While I'm only 12% through, one thing is puzzling: how the emperor's lifestyle and extensive court infrastructure were supported financially is a mystery. Where did the money come from? #japan #meiji #skystorian
November 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Now reading Keene's engrossing history EMPEROR OF JAPAN about Meiji. While I'm only 12% through, one thing is puzzling: how the emperor's lifestyle and extensive court infrastructure were supported financially is a mystery. Where did the money come from? #japan #meiji #skystorian
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NEW: The US Army website for its bases in Bavaria, Germany told its soldiers and employees that it might need to obtain free food from the German government during the US government shutdown.
The Army later altered publication to remove a list of food banks, but we have the original text here:
The Army later altered publication to remove a list of food banks, but we have the original text here:
US Army Tells Soldiers to Go to German Food Bank, Then Deletes It
The initial 'Shutdown Guidance' for the US Army Garrison Bavaria included instructions to go to German food banks.
www.404media.co
November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
NEW: The US Army website for its bases in Bavaria, Germany told its soldiers and employees that it might need to obtain free food from the German government during the US government shutdown.
The Army later altered publication to remove a list of food banks, but we have the original text here:
The Army later altered publication to remove a list of food banks, but we have the original text here:
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Good morning to these future governors!
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Good morning to these future governors!
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The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
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@neguse.house.gov gives a lesson on how to reframe a journalist’s stupid question about #SNAP! 💪🏼
October 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
@neguse.house.gov gives a lesson on how to reframe a journalist’s stupid question about #SNAP! 💪🏼