Michael A. Shea
@michaelashea.bsky.social
Arlington, VA. W&M '82. Filmmaker. Bicyclist. Medical Clinic Volunteer. UAW Local 1981. We call Virginia a Commonwealth. Let's make it an actual Commonwealth.
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Trevor Milton was convicted of fraud and should have paid back $660 million he stole, mostly $5K to $100K amounts to people who gave him their life savings.
Trump took $2.5 million from Milton, pardoned him, and canceled the restitution of victims. They get diddly.
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Trump took $2.5 million from Milton, pardoned him, and canceled the restitution of victims. They get diddly.
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Trump’s pardons wipe out payments to defrauded victims
In addition to clearing prison sentences, the president’s clemency actions have erased millions in restitution payments.
wapo.st
December 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Trevor Milton was convicted of fraud and should have paid back $660 million he stole, mostly $5K to $100K amounts to people who gave him their life savings.
Trump took $2.5 million from Milton, pardoned him, and canceled the restitution of victims. They get diddly.
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Trump took $2.5 million from Milton, pardoned him, and canceled the restitution of victims. They get diddly.
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wapo.st/4spq5Kr
Virginia needs to give each locality the ability to require that data centers go offline during peak demand hours or days. Data centers are so profitable and essentially redundant that this is in no way a deal killer.
It would protect consumers, climate goals, and grid resiliency.
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It would protect consumers, climate goals, and grid resiliency.
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The U.S. may have a secret weapon against rising electricity prices
Most of the year, grid utilization is around 50 percent. Could that be used to lower prices?
wapo.st
December 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Virginia needs to give each locality the ability to require that data centers go offline during peak demand hours or days. Data centers are so profitable and essentially redundant that this is in no way a deal killer.
It would protect consumers, climate goals, and grid resiliency.
wapo.st/4sdiezv
It would protect consumers, climate goals, and grid resiliency.
wapo.st/4sdiezv
The summary executions and boat strikes have never been about eliminating drugs. Trump, Bukele, and Hernández all protect drug kingpins for money.
It has always been about trying to normalize the practice of killing anyone they want, without judicial review.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
It has always been about trying to normalize the practice of killing anyone they want, without judicial review.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
The U.S. sank the alleged narco-terrorists’ boat — and let them go
In blowing up the vessel, destroying evidence and repatriating the survivors, the U.S. cut short a process that’s helped bring down traffickers.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The summary executions and boat strikes have never been about eliminating drugs. Trump, Bukele, and Hernández all protect drug kingpins for money.
It has always been about trying to normalize the practice of killing anyone they want, without judicial review.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
It has always been about trying to normalize the practice of killing anyone they want, without judicial review.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Any guarantee offered by Trump is worthless. Simple fact.
The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday. https://to.pbs.org/4jh29on
U.S. offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Zelenskyy on Sunday and stated that Ukraine and Russia are closer than ever to a peace settlement.
www.pbs.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Any guarantee offered by Trump is worthless. Simple fact.
Reposted by Michael A. Shea
The Smith-Kennedy Center announces its 2029/2030 season: 12 Angry Women, Sarafina!, Avenue Q, In The Heights, Angels in America, and The Cradle Will Rock.
Congrats to the 2029 Smith-Kennedy Center Honorees: Rosie O'Donnell, John Legend, Beyoncé, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social and @jimmykimmel.com
Congrats to the 2029 Smith-Kennedy Center Honorees: Rosie O'Donnell, John Legend, Beyoncé, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social and @jimmykimmel.com
December 28, 2025 at 4:50 AM
The Smith-Kennedy Center announces its 2029/2030 season: 12 Angry Women, Sarafina!, Avenue Q, In The Heights, Angels in America, and The Cradle Will Rock.
Congrats to the 2029 Smith-Kennedy Center Honorees: Rosie O'Donnell, John Legend, Beyoncé, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social and @jimmykimmel.com
Congrats to the 2029 Smith-Kennedy Center Honorees: Rosie O'Donnell, John Legend, Beyoncé, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social and @jimmykimmel.com
The Smith-Kennedy Center announces its 2029/2030 season: 12 Angry Women, Sarafina!, Avenue Q, In The Heights, Angels in America, and The Cradle Will Rock.
Congrats to the 2029 Smith-Kennedy Center Honorees: Rosie O'Donnell, John Legend, Beyoncé, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social and @jimmykimmel.com
Congrats to the 2029 Smith-Kennedy Center Honorees: Rosie O'Donnell, John Legend, Beyoncé, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social and @jimmykimmel.com
December 28, 2025 at 4:50 AM
The Smith-Kennedy Center announces its 2029/2030 season: 12 Angry Women, Sarafina!, Avenue Q, In The Heights, Angels in America, and The Cradle Will Rock.
Congrats to the 2029 Smith-Kennedy Center Honorees: Rosie O'Donnell, John Legend, Beyoncé, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social and @jimmykimmel.com
Congrats to the 2029 Smith-Kennedy Center Honorees: Rosie O'Donnell, John Legend, Beyoncé, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social and @jimmykimmel.com
No one talks about it much, because now that Donald Trump's name is on a "Memorial Center for the Performing Arts," he is legally dead.
Seems rude at this point to not have a state funeral.
Seems rude at this point to not have a state funeral.
December 28, 2025 at 3:38 AM
No one talks about it much, because now that Donald Trump's name is on a "Memorial Center for the Performing Arts," he is legally dead.
Seems rude at this point to not have a state funeral.
Seems rude at this point to not have a state funeral.
Worlds are colliding, Jerry!
I am a big fan of the thinking outside the box in ice cream flavors that will be one of the few positive legacies of this century. Think Aztec Chocolate and Earl Grey Tea.
But this is getting out of hand.
I am a big fan of the thinking outside the box in ice cream flavors that will be one of the few positive legacies of this century. Think Aztec Chocolate and Earl Grey Tea.
But this is getting out of hand.
December 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Worlds are colliding, Jerry!
I am a big fan of the thinking outside the box in ice cream flavors that will be one of the few positive legacies of this century. Think Aztec Chocolate and Earl Grey Tea.
But this is getting out of hand.
I am a big fan of the thinking outside the box in ice cream flavors that will be one of the few positive legacies of this century. Think Aztec Chocolate and Earl Grey Tea.
But this is getting out of hand.
I have been substitute teaching in APS this year and so much has changed since I walked the halls as a student!
Back then, the dog would eat your homework. These days, the dog eats the hall pass.
Back then, the dog would eat your homework. These days, the dog eats the hall pass.
December 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I have been substitute teaching in APS this year and so much has changed since I walked the halls as a student!
Back then, the dog would eat your homework. These days, the dog eats the hall pass.
Back then, the dog would eat your homework. These days, the dog eats the hall pass.
I think I am too old for bumperstickers like "My other ride is your dad."
I have not met my neighbor who has been sporting this bumpersticker. Not feeling any pressure to meet them.
I have not met my neighbor who has been sporting this bumpersticker. Not feeling any pressure to meet them.
December 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I think I am too old for bumperstickers like "My other ride is your dad."
I have not met my neighbor who has been sporting this bumpersticker. Not feeling any pressure to meet them.
I have not met my neighbor who has been sporting this bumpersticker. Not feeling any pressure to meet them.
Winter has me in its grip.
Biked through Idylwood Park earlier this week to note the official start of the winter season. Spring is not upon us until Fairfax County returns the seasonal comfort station to its rightful place in the park.
May I find the strength to accept the things I cannot change.
Biked through Idylwood Park earlier this week to note the official start of the winter season. Spring is not upon us until Fairfax County returns the seasonal comfort station to its rightful place in the park.
May I find the strength to accept the things I cannot change.
December 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Winter has me in its grip.
Biked through Idylwood Park earlier this week to note the official start of the winter season. Spring is not upon us until Fairfax County returns the seasonal comfort station to its rightful place in the park.
May I find the strength to accept the things I cannot change.
Biked through Idylwood Park earlier this week to note the official start of the winter season. Spring is not upon us until Fairfax County returns the seasonal comfort station to its rightful place in the park.
May I find the strength to accept the things I cannot change.
I've occasion to notice that medical offices in the DMV are in the least likely buildings to offer bike racks. (My medical team is large enough to field a Rugby Sevens side and they would unanimously say I was unfit for rugby.)
So shout out and thanks to VHC Physicians in Falls Church for this rack!
So shout out and thanks to VHC Physicians in Falls Church for this rack!
December 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I've occasion to notice that medical offices in the DMV are in the least likely buildings to offer bike racks. (My medical team is large enough to field a Rugby Sevens side and they would unanimously say I was unfit for rugby.)
So shout out and thanks to VHC Physicians in Falls Church for this rack!
So shout out and thanks to VHC Physicians in Falls Church for this rack!
New on the Custis Trail!
Safety mirror added at the intersection when you come up from Ballston. Good upgrade, the view to the left from that spot is blocked.
Trail safety takes all of us keeping at it.
Safety mirror added at the intersection when you come up from Ballston. Good upgrade, the view to the left from that spot is blocked.
Trail safety takes all of us keeping at it.
December 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
New on the Custis Trail!
Safety mirror added at the intersection when you come up from Ballston. Good upgrade, the view to the left from that spot is blocked.
Trail safety takes all of us keeping at it.
Safety mirror added at the intersection when you come up from Ballston. Good upgrade, the view to the left from that spot is blocked.
Trail safety takes all of us keeping at it.
Social history as told by one end table in a doctor waiting room.
2015: Table was covered with print magazines. There was no sign with a QR code.
2020: Table was bare, with only a sign offering a QR code to read magazines online.
2025: Both are on the table.
Big tech is so disappointed in us.
2015: Table was covered with print magazines. There was no sign with a QR code.
2020: Table was bare, with only a sign offering a QR code to read magazines online.
2025: Both are on the table.
Big tech is so disappointed in us.
December 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Social history as told by one end table in a doctor waiting room.
2015: Table was covered with print magazines. There was no sign with a QR code.
2020: Table was bare, with only a sign offering a QR code to read magazines online.
2025: Both are on the table.
Big tech is so disappointed in us.
2015: Table was covered with print magazines. There was no sign with a QR code.
2020: Table was bare, with only a sign offering a QR code to read magazines online.
2025: Both are on the table.
Big tech is so disappointed in us.
Shocked by this Stephen Miller post.
He has kids? (I always feared the day he'd start to breed.)
He can get a VCR to work and watch old shows on VHS?
Miller isn't old enough to know, but Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra were the sons of proud immigrants. Good grief, Miller give your brain a chance!
He has kids? (I always feared the day he'd start to breed.)
He can get a VCR to work and watch old shows on VHS?
Miller isn't old enough to know, but Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra were the sons of proud immigrants. Good grief, Miller give your brain a chance!
December 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Shocked by this Stephen Miller post.
He has kids? (I always feared the day he'd start to breed.)
He can get a VCR to work and watch old shows on VHS?
Miller isn't old enough to know, but Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra were the sons of proud immigrants. Good grief, Miller give your brain a chance!
He has kids? (I always feared the day he'd start to breed.)
He can get a VCR to work and watch old shows on VHS?
Miller isn't old enough to know, but Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra were the sons of proud immigrants. Good grief, Miller give your brain a chance!
It's that time again! Order Girl Scout cookies and beat the rush. I've been ordering from a Scout here in Arlington for the past few years. It's easy to find a cookie seller in the DMV. Placed my order today!
And I also donate some boxes thru their "Troops 2 Troops" for cookies for service members.
And I also donate some boxes thru their "Troops 2 Troops" for cookies for service members.
December 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
It's that time again! Order Girl Scout cookies and beat the rush. I've been ordering from a Scout here in Arlington for the past few years. It's easy to find a cookie seller in the DMV. Placed my order today!
And I also donate some boxes thru their "Troops 2 Troops" for cookies for service members.
And I also donate some boxes thru their "Troops 2 Troops" for cookies for service members.
My membership in the NAACP comes due at the end of the year- perfect for any New Year's resolutions about making good trouble because I have an awesome organization to re-up with.
Renewed today. Join us at naacp.org for a better country and world.
Renewed today. Join us at naacp.org for a better country and world.
NAACP
NAACP builds Black political power to end structural racism. Let's put end to race-based discrimination together: become a member, advocate, or donate today.
naacp.org
December 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
My membership in the NAACP comes due at the end of the year- perfect for any New Year's resolutions about making good trouble because I have an awesome organization to re-up with.
Renewed today. Join us at naacp.org for a better country and world.
Renewed today. Join us at naacp.org for a better country and world.
My annual memberships seem to run with the calendar year, so as I age, I will find it easy to remember. As I resolve to do good things in the new year, I have a group I can re-up with.
One of them of the National Writers Union, which stands up for freelancers of all kinds.
Join us.
nwu.org/join-now/
One of them of the National Writers Union, which stands up for freelancers of all kinds.
Join us.
nwu.org/join-now/
Join Now | NWU
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December 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
My annual memberships seem to run with the calendar year, so as I age, I will find it easy to remember. As I resolve to do good things in the new year, I have a group I can re-up with.
One of them of the National Writers Union, which stands up for freelancers of all kinds.
Join us.
nwu.org/join-now/
One of them of the National Writers Union, which stands up for freelancers of all kinds.
Join us.
nwu.org/join-now/
From this year’s tree, featuring the ornament celebrating our beloved Nala. Our dog went blind this year, so when we walk her, we’re the service animal. But Nala abides. It’s been inspring to see her navigate her unseen world.
For all who celebrate it, Merry Christmas!
For all who celebrate it, Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
From this year’s tree, featuring the ornament celebrating our beloved Nala. Our dog went blind this year, so when we walk her, we’re the service animal. But Nala abides. It’s been inspring to see her navigate her unseen world.
For all who celebrate it, Merry Christmas!
For all who celebrate it, Merry Christmas!
Spent the morning with the striking @sbworkersunited.org, supporting them at the Gatehouse Starbucks.
It's a year of protests and strikes.
I had a stroke in November, leading to an ER visit and hospital stay, so I've been off my game.
Let the word go out to Fascists and union busters: I'm Back!
It's a year of protests and strikes.
I had a stroke in November, leading to an ER visit and hospital stay, so I've been off my game.
Let the word go out to Fascists and union busters: I'm Back!
December 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Spent the morning with the striking @sbworkersunited.org, supporting them at the Gatehouse Starbucks.
It's a year of protests and strikes.
I had a stroke in November, leading to an ER visit and hospital stay, so I've been off my game.
Let the word go out to Fascists and union busters: I'm Back!
It's a year of protests and strikes.
I had a stroke in November, leading to an ER visit and hospital stay, so I've been off my game.
Let the word go out to Fascists and union busters: I'm Back!
Well, at least we finally found that War on Christmas.
Trump, ICE, and MAGA are shutting down Christmas services in NOLA. It was never from the left.
www.wwltv.com/article/news...
Trump, ICE, and MAGA are shutting down Christmas services in NOLA. It was never from the left.
www.wwltv.com/article/news...
New Orleans-area churches cancel Christmas services amid Border Patrol operation
“It’s too dangerous,” said Melquisedec Castillo, a leader of a local coalition of Hispanic pastors.
www.wwltv.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Well, at least we finally found that War on Christmas.
Trump, ICE, and MAGA are shutting down Christmas services in NOLA. It was never from the left.
www.wwltv.com/article/news...
Trump, ICE, and MAGA are shutting down Christmas services in NOLA. It was never from the left.
www.wwltv.com/article/news...
I have an occasional holiday tradition of sharing this link to a short film I worked on years ago, when I was younger and lived in a rule of law country.
TY to the talented Vick Krishna - this was one of a series of short films he created.
May it bring you joy this season.
youtu.be/d1HCUQxh7R8?...
TY to the talented Vick Krishna - this was one of a series of short films he created.
May it bring you joy this season.
youtu.be/d1HCUQxh7R8?...
Unwrapped (2013) - a Christmas Short Film
YouTube video by Vick Krishna
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December 24, 2025 at 4:48 AM
I have an occasional holiday tradition of sharing this link to a short film I worked on years ago, when I was younger and lived in a rule of law country.
TY to the talented Vick Krishna - this was one of a series of short films he created.
May it bring you joy this season.
youtu.be/d1HCUQxh7R8?...
TY to the talented Vick Krishna - this was one of a series of short films he created.
May it bring you joy this season.
youtu.be/d1HCUQxh7R8?...
Trump is readying an invasion of Greenland, which effectively is invading a NATO ally.
NATO should expel the US under Trump. No formal mechanism to expel, but it can be done.
The EU should be imposing sanctions on the US under Trump for the threats to Denmark.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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NATO should expel the US under Trump. No formal mechanism to expel, but it can be done.
The EU should be imposing sanctions on the US under Trump for the threats to Denmark.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Trump Says ‘We Have to Have’ Greenland After Appointing Envoy
President Donald Trump reiterated his desire for US control over Greenland on Monday, after announcing plans to appoint Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to the island.
www.bloomberg.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Trump is readying an invasion of Greenland, which effectively is invading a NATO ally.
NATO should expel the US under Trump. No formal mechanism to expel, but it can be done.
The EU should be imposing sanctions on the US under Trump for the threats to Denmark.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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NATO should expel the US under Trump. No formal mechanism to expel, but it can be done.
The EU should be imposing sanctions on the US under Trump for the threats to Denmark.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Reposted by Michael A. Shea
Repeat after me: Bari Weiss is another racist hack failing upward. She’s not prepared to lead a network, though to be honest, in this case I am not sure she was hired to “run a network” as we understand it. The same people who run CBS are buying up media to censor news.
December 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Repeat after me: Bari Weiss is another racist hack failing upward. She’s not prepared to lead a network, though to be honest, in this case I am not sure she was hired to “run a network” as we understand it. The same people who run CBS are buying up media to censor news.
Empire Wind is blocked even though Gov. Hochul made a deal with the devil to keep New York’s offshore wind energy online.
OK, people, for the last time. Fascists like Trump don’t do deals. They lie.
OK, people, for the last time. Fascists like Trump don’t do deals. They lie.
December 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Empire Wind is blocked even though Gov. Hochul made a deal with the devil to keep New York’s offshore wind energy online.
OK, people, for the last time. Fascists like Trump don’t do deals. They lie.
OK, people, for the last time. Fascists like Trump don’t do deals. They lie.