Retired Mark
@marktheretired.bsky.social
Interested in Science, History, Fitness, Woodworking, Atheism, and much more.
If you have anything crypto, maga or "I love god" in your profile, I will not follow you. If you private msg me immediately after following, I will unfollow.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
"Flags are bits of colored cloth that governments use first to shrink-wrap people's brains and then as ceremonial shrouds to bury the dead." -Arundhati Roy, writer and activist (b. 24 Nov 1961)
Happy Birthday Arundhati
Happy Birthday Arundhati
November 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"Flags are bits of colored cloth that governments use first to shrink-wrap people's brains and then as ceremonial shrouds to bury the dead." -Arundhati Roy, writer and activist (b. 24 Nov 1961)
Happy Birthday Arundhati
Happy Birthday Arundhati
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Geoff Bc
Geoff Binns-Calvey
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Geoff Binns-Calvey
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Geoff Bc
Geoff Binns-Calvey
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Geoff Binns-Calvey
"To learn who rules over you, simply find out whom you are not allowed to criticize." -Voltaire, philosopher (21 Nov 1694-1778)
Happy Birthday Mr. Voltaire!
Happy Birthday Mr. Voltaire!
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
"To learn who rules over you, simply find out whom you are not allowed to criticize." -Voltaire, philosopher (21 Nov 1694-1778)
Happy Birthday Mr. Voltaire!
Happy Birthday Mr. Voltaire!
"It is perhaps a more fortunate destiny to have a taste for collecting shells than to be born a millionaire." -Robert Louis Stevenson, novelist, essayist, and poet (13 Nov 1850-1894)
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"It is perhaps a more fortunate destiny to have a taste for collecting shells than to be born a millionaire." -Robert Louis Stevenson, novelist, essayist, and poet (13 Nov 1850-1894)
"No one in this world, has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people. Nor has anyone ever lost public office thereby." -H.L. Mencken, writer, editor, and critic (12 Sep 1880-1956)
November 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"No one in this world, has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people. Nor has anyone ever lost public office thereby." -H.L. Mencken, writer, editor, and critic (12 Sep 1880-1956)
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Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
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In the past month, a serial child rapist has murdered 100 people in the Caribbean, destroyed the East Wing of the White House, neutralized our Congress, & stolen food from 20% of American children.
We pay him, house him, drive him, fly him, and pay for his bodyguards.
Call your reps
202-224-3121
We pay him, house him, drive him, fly him, and pay for his bodyguards.
Call your reps
202-224-3121
November 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
In the past month, a serial child rapist has murdered 100 people in the Caribbean, destroyed the East Wing of the White House, neutralized our Congress, & stolen food from 20% of American children.
We pay him, house him, drive him, fly him, and pay for his bodyguards.
Call your reps
202-224-3121
We pay him, house him, drive him, fly him, and pay for his bodyguards.
Call your reps
202-224-3121
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Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak; and that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws.
-John Adams, 2nd US president
-John Adams, 2nd US president
October 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak; and that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws.
-John Adams, 2nd US president
-John Adams, 2nd US president
He is going to kill everyone! The most evil man on the planet.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
He is going to kill everyone! The most evil man on the planet.
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It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]
October 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]
"I really rebel against this idea that politics has to be a place full of ego and where you’re constantly focused on scoring hits against one another. Yes, we need a robust democracy, but you can be strong, and you can be kind." -Jacinda Ardern, 40th prime minister of New Zealand (b. 26 Jul 1980)
October 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
"I really rebel against this idea that politics has to be a place full of ego and where you’re constantly focused on scoring hits against one another. Yes, we need a robust democracy, but you can be strong, and you can be kind." -Jacinda Ardern, 40th prime minister of New Zealand (b. 26 Jul 1980)
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Here's Jonathan. He was born in 1832 and he's 193 years old. He's also Mitch McConnell's younger brother.
October 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Here's Jonathan. He was born in 1832 and he's 193 years old. He's also Mitch McConnell's younger brother.
"I would rather try to persuade a man to go along, because once I have persuaded him he will stick. If I scare him, he will stay just as long as he is scared, and then he is gone." -Dwight D. Eisenhower, US general and 34th president (14 Oct 1890-1969)
Happy Birthday General Eisenhower!
Happy Birthday General Eisenhower!
October 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"I would rather try to persuade a man to go along, because once I have persuaded him he will stick. If I scare him, he will stay just as long as he is scared, and then he is gone." -Dwight D. Eisenhower, US general and 34th president (14 Oct 1890-1969)
Happy Birthday General Eisenhower!
Happy Birthday General Eisenhower!
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A very happy birthday to AOC ....we all appreciate you so much....
October 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A very happy birthday to AOC ....we all appreciate you so much....