Ronin
@janus1969.bsky.social
An analog wanderer in a digital age. I ride motorcycles. I enjoy wrist watches, fountain pens, and other analog baubles. I have extensive time in Asia and Europe as a technical account manager.
Grandfather, father, friend
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Ronin
@janus1969.bsky.social
· Oct 14
Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver
Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.
www.wweek.com
Blocking and threatening EMS beggars belief. WTF.
Meal Team Six better calm down.
Meal Team Six better calm down.
Not that this is an ideal place, but...
I've got an M1 MacBook Air that I'm happy to let someone have for $300 OBO.
I have the original boxes as well as the MBA is in a PVC shell, so it's in great condition.
I've got an M1 MacBook Air that I'm happy to let someone have for $300 OBO.
I have the original boxes as well as the MBA is in a PVC shell, so it's in great condition.
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Not that this is an ideal place, but...
I've got an M1 MacBook Air that I'm happy to let someone have for $300 OBO.
I have the original boxes as well as the MBA is in a PVC shell, so it's in great condition.
I've got an M1 MacBook Air that I'm happy to let someone have for $300 OBO.
I have the original boxes as well as the MBA is in a PVC shell, so it's in great condition.
Why does Democratic leadership always play Charlie Brown to the GOP's Lucy? Of COURSE they weren't going to honor their agreements.
I'm seriously wondering if either party deserves to exist in their current forms.
I'm seriously wondering if either party deserves to exist in their current forms.
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Why does Democratic leadership always play Charlie Brown to the GOP's Lucy? Of COURSE they weren't going to honor their agreements.
I'm seriously wondering if either party deserves to exist in their current forms.
I'm seriously wondering if either party deserves to exist in their current forms.
I'm impressed with the macOS migration wizard; I'm already ready already
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 AM
I'm impressed with the macOS migration wizard; I'm already ready already
Senate democats caving on the verge of victory just shows how much the establishment dems need to retire.
My Type-1 daughter thanks Chuck Schumer and his bulshytt.
My Type-1 daughter thanks Chuck Schumer and his bulshytt.
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Senate democats caving on the verge of victory just shows how much the establishment dems need to retire.
My Type-1 daughter thanks Chuck Schumer and his bulshytt.
My Type-1 daughter thanks Chuck Schumer and his bulshytt.
I've said it before and it bears repeating -- Caleb deserves your attention!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8GJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8GJ...
YouTube TV vs. Disney, What Is DisplayHDR | Just Ask Caleb Ep.5
YouTube video by CalebRated
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I've said it before and it bears repeating -- Caleb deserves your attention!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8GJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8GJ...
The big GOP response to last night was again showing a map that implies land votes over people.
Surprise! The reason urban areas define policy is because there are MORE PEOPLE. That's the definition of democracy, folks.
For the party of individual rights, they sure try to diminish them.
Surprise! The reason urban areas define policy is because there are MORE PEOPLE. That's the definition of democracy, folks.
For the party of individual rights, they sure try to diminish them.
November 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The big GOP response to last night was again showing a map that implies land votes over people.
Surprise! The reason urban areas define policy is because there are MORE PEOPLE. That's the definition of democracy, folks.
For the party of individual rights, they sure try to diminish them.
Surprise! The reason urban areas define policy is because there are MORE PEOPLE. That's the definition of democracy, folks.
For the party of individual rights, they sure try to diminish them.
Saturday morning I'm baking fermented dough cinnamon rolls with smoked maple–brown sugar frosting.
I might even add a tiny bit of cayenne to take it over-the-top.
I might even add a tiny bit of cayenne to take it over-the-top.
October 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Saturday morning I'm baking fermented dough cinnamon rolls with smoked maple–brown sugar frosting.
I might even add a tiny bit of cayenne to take it over-the-top.
I might even add a tiny bit of cayenne to take it over-the-top.
A true capitalist looks at this informal index and sees more customers per capita, not higher wages.
www.economist.com/interactive/...
#trueconservativevalues
www.economist.com/interactive/...
#trueconservativevalues
Our Big Mac index shows how burger prices differ across borders
Using patty-power parity to think about exchange rates
www.economist.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A true capitalist looks at this informal index and sees more customers per capita, not higher wages.
www.economist.com/interactive/...
#trueconservativevalues
www.economist.com/interactive/...
#trueconservativevalues
Sorry for the explosion, but I'm really sick of so-called "conservatives" making absurd claims repeatedly that are completely against their own values.
#trueconservativevalues
#trueconservativevalues
October 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Sorry for the explosion, but I'm really sick of so-called "conservatives" making absurd claims repeatedly that are completely against their own values.
#trueconservativevalues
#trueconservativevalues
A true capitalist wants every single person in the economy making money to buy their product. Therefore, a society where homelessness is a major problem requires a major solution in order to sell product to more people.
#trueconservativevalues
#trueconservativevalues
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A true capitalist wants every single person in the economy making money to buy their product. Therefore, a society where homelessness is a major problem requires a major solution in order to sell product to more people.
#trueconservativevalues
#trueconservativevalues
Do unto others is a paraphrase of the Bible, meaning that the Golden Rule is the inspired word of God. Tell me again why we're not feasting immigrants again?
#trueconservativevalues
#trueconservativevalues
October 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Do unto others is a paraphrase of the Bible, meaning that the Golden Rule is the inspired word of God. Tell me again why we're not feasting immigrants again?
#trueconservativevalues
#trueconservativevalues
A true capitalist will seek the broadest audience for potential sales, meaning a true capitalist will seek out the input of anyone who might be willing to buy their product. It's not DEI if it's market-expanding.
#trueconservativevalues
#trueconservativevalues
October 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A true capitalist will seek the broadest audience for potential sales, meaning a true capitalist will seek out the input of anyone who might be willing to buy their product. It's not DEI if it's market-expanding.
#trueconservativevalues
#trueconservativevalues
A true capitalist doesn't care to whom they sell, therefore a true capitalist would reject any sort of moral filtering through religion or any other set of externalities, letting everyone with money buy.
#trueconservativevalues
#trueconservativevalues
October 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A true capitalist doesn't care to whom they sell, therefore a true capitalist would reject any sort of moral filtering through religion or any other set of externalities, letting everyone with money buy.
#trueconservativevalues
#trueconservativevalues
If people are human "resources", then you should treat them like the critical tools in your production chain. Preventative maintenance is less expensive than urgent repairs. This means that Universal Healthcare is a conservative value.
#trueconservativevalues
#trueconservativevalues
October 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
If people are human "resources", then you should treat them like the critical tools in your production chain. Preventative maintenance is less expensive than urgent repairs. This means that Universal Healthcare is a conservative value.
#trueconservativevalues
#trueconservativevalues
It's good to see justice appears to continue to prevail, even against fascist odds.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=701E...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=701E...
9th Circuit Relied on DOJ Data for Portland Deployment Ruling...DOJ Just Admitted IT WASN'T TRUE
YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It's good to see justice appears to continue to prevail, even against fascist odds.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=701E...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=701E...
So, it took how long AFTER a judge dismissed her case for ICE to release her? And the judge took 10 minutes to dismiss?! And 4 children living without their parents. Tell me again why this is happening?
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
Portland mother freed, reunited with children after four months in immigration detention
Her release surprised family and advocates, frustrated that Merlos remained behind bars despite an immigration judge terminating the government’s deportation case on Oct. 14.
www.opb.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
So, it took how long AFTER a judge dismissed her case for ICE to release her? And the judge took 10 minutes to dismiss?! And 4 children living without their parents. Tell me again why this is happening?
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
Regan provided a path to citizenship for 2.7 million undocumented workers in 1986, not because he had to, but because he knew their productivity was critical to the US economy...and he was the first celebrity president, so clearly it doesn't take an economist...
#trueconservativevalues
#trueconservativevalues
October 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Regan provided a path to citizenship for 2.7 million undocumented workers in 1986, not because he had to, but because he knew their productivity was critical to the US economy...and he was the first celebrity president, so clearly it doesn't take an economist...
#trueconservativevalues
#trueconservativevalues
I do not understand how so many can be so confused about a scammer and proven serial liar.
It's unAmerican to NOT criticize the government.
It's unAmerican to NOT criticize the government.
October 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I do not understand how so many can be so confused about a scammer and proven serial liar.
It's unAmerican to NOT criticize the government.
It's unAmerican to NOT criticize the government.
I know things are bad in Portland, and that means I'll be happy to promote Portland creators.
Caleb deserves your views if you love TVs and audio!
Caleb deserves your views if you love TVs and audio!
SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle Review | 1 Year Later
YouTube video by CalebRated
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I know things are bad in Portland, and that means I'll be happy to promote Portland creators.
Caleb deserves your views if you love TVs and audio!
Caleb deserves your views if you love TVs and audio!
I'm not sure what Whiskey Leaks KegsBreath was thinking; he's clearly not smart enough to be Goebbels, and he's even in the wrong role.
October 15, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I'm not sure what Whiskey Leaks KegsBreath was thinking; he's clearly not smart enough to be Goebbels, and he's even in the wrong role.
Blocking and threatening EMS beggars belief. WTF.
Meal Team Six better calm down.
Meal Team Six better calm down.
Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver
Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.
www.wweek.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Blocking and threatening EMS beggars belief. WTF.
Meal Team Six better calm down.
Meal Team Six better calm down.
I guess my plan were just cancelled...
October 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I guess my plan were just cancelled...
Sometimes, I amuse myself with imagining how Thomas Paine would handle Taco.
October 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Sometimes, I amuse myself with imagining how Thomas Paine would handle Taco.
Given how much of my state is already under Federal control, it seems ambitious to extend that control to the largest metro area.
Maybe we just need to offer them dam electricity for the crypto?
Maybe we just need to offer them dam electricity for the crypto?
October 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Given how much of my state is already under Federal control, it seems ambitious to extend that control to the largest metro area.
Maybe we just need to offer them dam electricity for the crypto?
Maybe we just need to offer them dam electricity for the crypto?