Rebecca Miles-Steiner
@milestraveled.bsky.social
Wine nerd. Politics nerd. Star Trek nerd. Travel nerd. Also, got a crazy doggo.
CMS Advanced, DipWSET, Wine Data Manager.
Views my own.
CMS Advanced, DipWSET, Wine Data Manager.
Views my own.
Pinned
Being a person with deadly, incurable cancer who is nonetheless still alive for an indefinite timeframe gives me an interesting metaphor that helps me deal with things like large-scale corruption in government or commerce.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
Reminder.
Colbert talks about a Goat in a refreshing change of pace.
If you need a chuckle or two.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=PAtF...
If you need a chuckle or two.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=PAtF...
The Late Show's Refreshing Change Of Subject: Smokey The Goat And The Psychedelic Healing Shack
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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December 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Colbert talks about a Goat in a refreshing change of pace.
If you need a chuckle or two.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=PAtF...
If you need a chuckle or two.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=PAtF...
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Look the thing is I bet that blend bangs
day 1 is "penzeys revolution blend" and i cant stop laughing at "we have to GET RID of this lying, cheating, CORRUPT SCUMBAG PRESIDENT!! RESIST! REVOLT! REVOLUTION NOW!! good on roast poultry and carrots"
December 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Look the thing is I bet that blend bangs
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Everyone is twelve
fucking incredible
December 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Everyone is twelve
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Tomorrow Hegseth will likely claim he has no idea who the actual Secretary of Defense is, and Trump will probably try to say it’s Biden.
Also, a good reminder that, while badly damaged, rule of law norms still keep popping up to bite the would-be autocrats, contrary to what doomers keep saying.
Also, a good reminder that, while badly damaged, rule of law norms still keep popping up to bite the would-be autocrats, contrary to what doomers keep saying.
This is great, now Team Trump is acknowledging that illegal orders were given to kill survivors of the initial strike, the only question is who gave them? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Pete Hegseth denies he gave orders to ‘kill everybody’ on alleged ‘narco-boat’
Defense secretary called reports about his role in strike as ‘fake news’ intended to discredit US military
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Tomorrow Hegseth will likely claim he has no idea who the actual Secretary of Defense is, and Trump will probably try to say it’s Biden.
Also, a good reminder that, while badly damaged, rule of law norms still keep popping up to bite the would-be autocrats, contrary to what doomers keep saying.
Also, a good reminder that, while badly damaged, rule of law norms still keep popping up to bite the would-be autocrats, contrary to what doomers keep saying.
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$400,000 Agrivoltaics Project Powers One-Third of Colorado Vineyard While Shielding Crops From Extreme Weather #Agrivoltaics #SustainableEnergy #Vineyard #SolarPower #ClimateChange
$400,000 Agrivoltaics Project Powers One-Third of Colorado Vineyard While Shielding Crops From Extreme Weather
Largest vineyard solar installation in North America tests if affordable panels can boost energy and protect harvests
www.vinetur.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
$400,000 Agrivoltaics Project Powers One-Third of Colorado Vineyard While Shielding Crops From Extreme Weather #Agrivoltaics #SustainableEnergy #Vineyard #SolarPower #ClimateChange
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November 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Jesus, can somebody shut him the fuck up?
November 28, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Jesus, can somebody shut him the fuck up?
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It is tragic that this person was put in a position where she lost her life for no reason other than to serve the vanity of a man determined to establish dominance over a city that hates him
"In the months leading up to the D.C. deployment, Beckstrom worked for a community health center that serves people with mental illness and substance abuse disorders." www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for 'heart of gold'
The slain soldier’s former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity. “She doesn’t even have to know you and she’ll do anything for you,” he said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
It is tragic that this person was put in a position where she lost her life for no reason other than to serve the vanity of a man determined to establish dominance over a city that hates him
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trump will pardon or assist any head of state who has been convicted for crimes. acting out of self preservation, basically
WHOA. Trump says he will pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, who once said that he wanted to “shove the drugs right up the noses of the gringos.” He had people killed as part of his narco-trafficking ring, which he at times operated directly out of his presidential office.
November 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
trump will pardon or assist any head of state who has been convicted for crimes. acting out of self preservation, basically
If Bohacek makes it through the rest of his term, I'll be surprised. Good chances that, at the very least, he announces he won't run again.
Michael Bohacek, a top Republican in Indiana, whose daughter has Down Syndrome, just announced he will be voting to block Trump's gerrymandering after Trump used the R-word to insult people yesterday - it seems like there are still some Republicans with enough integrity to stand up to the bully.
November 29, 2025 at 12:27 AM
If Bohacek makes it through the rest of his term, I'll be surprised. Good chances that, at the very least, he announces he won't run again.
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Hagueseth
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Hagueseth
So the actual president who was trafficking drugs is fine. But the Venezuelan president you want to get rid of that you pretend is trafficking drugs is not fine.
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He’s going to fight drug trafficking by pardoning them?
Trump announced “a Full and Complete Pardon” for former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, who was found guilty by an American jury last year of conspiring to import cocaine into the US.
Trump announced “a Full and Complete Pardon” for former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, who was found guilty by an American jury last year of conspiring to import cocaine into the US.
November 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
So the actual president who was trafficking drugs is fine. But the Venezuelan president you want to get rid of that you pretend is trafficking drugs is not fine.
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ok but he was the one who wanted to pull out of Afghanistan, at any cost, essentially giving it back to the Taliban. WTF.
Also, it seems to be that the blame should be on the CIA for this DC shooter, not the Taliban.
Also, it seems to be that the blame should be on the CIA for this DC shooter, not the Taliban.
Qatar has officially agreed to the US plan and has given authorisation to conduct airstrikes inside Afghanistan from its airbase.
These operations “are aimed at eliminating high value targets, including senior leaders of Al-Qaeda and ISIS, as well as terrorist training facilities”.
These operations “are aimed at eliminating high value targets, including senior leaders of Al-Qaeda and ISIS, as well as terrorist training facilities”.
November 29, 2025 at 12:21 AM
ok but he was the one who wanted to pull out of Afghanistan, at any cost, essentially giving it back to the Taliban. WTF.
Also, it seems to be that the blame should be on the CIA for this DC shooter, not the Taliban.
Also, it seems to be that the blame should be on the CIA for this DC shooter, not the Taliban.
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'An ordinary president, Kelly told us on Tuesday afternoon, would have responded to the video by affirming that troops should of course follow lawful orders. “But not this guy,” he added. “We basically said, ‘Follow the law.’ And he said, ‘Kill them.’”'
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
‘An Example MUST BE SET’
The pursuit of Mark Kelly in the military-justice system sends a clear message to service members and veterans.
www.theatlantic.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
'An ordinary president, Kelly told us on Tuesday afternoon, would have responded to the video by affirming that troops should of course follow lawful orders. “But not this guy,” he added. “We basically said, ‘Follow the law.’ And he said, ‘Kill them.’”'
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
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Q: Have you heard this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
November 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Q: Have you heard this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
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In the end, it didn’t cut government spending, and there was no promised “savings.” In the end, DOGE destroyed countless lives, ravaged American soft power, killed hundreds of thousands of people around the world (soon millions), & stole your data.
Elon Musk should be on trial.
Elon Musk should be on trial.
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In the end, it didn’t cut government spending, and there was no promised “savings.” In the end, DOGE destroyed countless lives, ravaged American soft power, killed hundreds of thousands of people around the world (soon millions), & stole your data.
Elon Musk should be on trial.
Elon Musk should be on trial.
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President of Finland and Italy’s Prime Minister are headed to Washington
According to Le Temps, Alexander Stubb and Giorgia Meloni have departed for the United States.
Stubb plays golf and Meloni is liked by Trump.
According to Le Temps, Alexander Stubb and Giorgia Meloni have departed for the United States.
Stubb plays golf and Meloni is liked by Trump.
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
President of Finland and Italy’s Prime Minister are headed to Washington
According to Le Temps, Alexander Stubb and Giorgia Meloni have departed for the United States.
Stubb plays golf and Meloni is liked by Trump.
According to Le Temps, Alexander Stubb and Giorgia Meloni have departed for the United States.
Stubb plays golf and Meloni is liked by Trump.
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On the latest The Joy Reid Show, we unpack the MAGA fakes and grifters who are stealing left and right while Americans suffer and enriching themselves while pretending to be populists (hey there, Marjorie Taylor Greene!) www.youtube.com/live/e0tsYLY...
MAGA Fakes vs America | The Joy Reid Show Live
YouTube video by The Joy Reid Show
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 AM
On the latest The Joy Reid Show, we unpack the MAGA fakes and grifters who are stealing left and right while Americans suffer and enriching themselves while pretending to be populists (hey there, Marjorie Taylor Greene!) www.youtube.com/live/e0tsYLY...
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In pursuit of balance: How wine is redefining tourism in Spain (PAYWALL) https://decanter.visitlink.me/D2wKvk
In pursuit of balance: How wine is redefining tourism in Spain - Decanter
As Spain grapples with concerns about overtourism in some popular destinations, wine producers are embracing ‘enoturismo’ and its potential benefits...
decanter.visitlink.me
November 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
In pursuit of balance: How wine is redefining tourism in Spain (PAYWALL) https://decanter.visitlink.me/D2wKvk
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On MTG: She took a shot at the king. If you take a shot at the king, you gotta slay the king. But you can’t slay this king. But also be very clear. She ran to represent her constituents until Jan 3, 2027. It’s utter bullshit that she’s walking away now. It’s 💯 self serving.
November 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
On MTG: She took a shot at the king. If you take a shot at the king, you gotta slay the king. But you can’t slay this king. But also be very clear. She ran to represent her constituents until Jan 3, 2027. It’s utter bullshit that she’s walking away now. It’s 💯 self serving.
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The Trump-Putin deal has more about building AI data centers in both Ukraine and Russia than it does about military positions to deter Russia from attacking again later.
I'm not kidding.
I'm not kidding.
Trump and Witkoff Try to Get Russia a Win
The joint U.S.-Russia proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, taken point-by-point
www.arcdigital.media
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Trump-Putin deal has more about building AI data centers in both Ukraine and Russia than it does about military positions to deter Russia from attacking again later.
I'm not kidding.
I'm not kidding.
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Porking fun at the president is the wurst kind of Spam smh
November 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Porking fun at the president is the wurst kind of Spam smh
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Trump just announced that he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia—over the objections of the military—because Saudi Arabia is signing a big new real estate deal with his family.
Yes, he is handing our most advanced technology to a Chinese ally in exchange for a personal payday
This goes beyond corruption
Yes, he is handing our most advanced technology to a Chinese ally in exchange for a personal payday
This goes beyond corruption
November 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Trump just announced that he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia—over the objections of the military—because Saudi Arabia is signing a big new real estate deal with his family.
Yes, he is handing our most advanced technology to a Chinese ally in exchange for a personal payday
This goes beyond corruption
Yes, he is handing our most advanced technology to a Chinese ally in exchange for a personal payday
This goes beyond corruption