Mike Smith
@msmith1047.bsky.social
5th Grade Teacher. Former Soldier (Boom Boom). Runner. Pennsylvanian in Georgia. Arsenal fan.
“It’s part of my job to make sure that you don’t grow up stupid. It’s bad for the world.”
-Tami Taylor
“It’s part of my job to make sure that you don’t grow up stupid. It’s bad for the world.”
-Tami Taylor
As far as I can tell, Martha never served, making her lecturing Crow on this especially laughable.
Fox News's Martha MacCallum makes a case for following illegal orders: "If you are in the US military, you sign up, you carry out the mission that is assigned to you. The other option is to not join the military or to leave if you feel you can't carry out an order. But the command is integral."
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
As far as I can tell, Martha never served, making her lecturing Crow on this especially laughable.
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We are less than five years from an animated remake of a live action remake of an original animated film.
We are approaching a singularity where an animated film and its live action remake release in the same year.
We are approaching a singularity where an animated film and its live action remake release in the same year.
Oh boy a live action remake of a Disney movie but instead of nice animation it’s people acting in front of digital backgrounds that look like dogshit!
youtu.be/QKYFfYLe5rs?...
youtu.be/QKYFfYLe5rs?...
Moana | Official Teaser
YouTube video by Disney
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November 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
We are less than five years from an animated remake of a live action remake of an original animated film.
We are approaching a singularity where an animated film and its live action remake release in the same year.
We are approaching a singularity where an animated film and its live action remake release in the same year.
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The first nine days are log PT, drown-proofing, and pullups.
Navy SEALs want to start a 10-day school to learn drone warfare trib.al/joFrDFx
Navy SEALs want to start a 10-day school to learn drone warfare
Special Operations Command is setting up a new course to teach commandos how to build and repair FPV drones with a final field exercise.
trib.al
November 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The first nine days are log PT, drown-proofing, and pullups.
Well now I’m going to be looking for any chance to break out, “I’m sure it’s really mean and weird,” this Christmas.
Yesterday, a Republican tried to give me holy water and Trump perfume because I’m “demonic.”
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
November 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Well now I’m going to be looking for any chance to break out, “I’m sure it’s really mean and weird,” this Christmas.
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Yesterday, a Republican tried to give me holy water and Trump perfume because I’m “demonic.”
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
November 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Yesterday, a Republican tried to give me holy water and Trump perfume because I’m “demonic.”
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
Giving people money does not make them an informed consumer.
Also, one of the things I like about TRICARE, aside from its cost, is not having to become an expert on medical insurance.
Also, one of the things I like about TRICARE, aside from its cost, is not having to become an expert on medical insurance.
Cassidy: "The president is proposing that we take the $26b that would be going to insurance companies if we just do an extension and give it directly to the American people in which 100% of the money is used for them to purchase healthcare on their own terms. That makes them an informed consumer."
November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Giving people money does not make them an informed consumer.
Also, one of the things I like about TRICARE, aside from its cost, is not having to become an expert on medical insurance.
Also, one of the things I like about TRICARE, aside from its cost, is not having to become an expert on medical insurance.
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Women's problem is not meeting the same standards as men. We do that every day, and often exceed expectations.
But if you're expected to fuck Larry Summers to get ahead, it's no surprise that women might fall behind men, who are not expected to do this.
But if you're expected to fuck Larry Summers to get ahead, it's no surprise that women might fall behind men, who are not expected to do this.
November 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Women's problem is not meeting the same standards as men. We do that every day, and often exceed expectations.
But if you're expected to fuck Larry Summers to get ahead, it's no surprise that women might fall behind men, who are not expected to do this.
But if you're expected to fuck Larry Summers to get ahead, it's no surprise that women might fall behind men, who are not expected to do this.
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I feel like even a small infant would listen, nod, and then go, “So, just to be clear though: The machines — they didn’t work?”
November 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I feel like even a small infant would listen, nod, and then go, “So, just to be clear though: The machines — they didn’t work?”
No child should have to wonder, “What does Mom’s voice actually sound like? What’s her real voice?”
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
No child should have to wonder, “What does Mom’s voice actually sound like? What’s her real voice?”
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There are certain jobs in adulthood where you're not be able to have extra time and scores should reflect that when testing for those qualifications. However when we are talking about 8 year olds learning to read and do math, you give them accommodations.
November 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
There are certain jobs in adulthood where you're not be able to have extra time and scores should reflect that when testing for those qualifications. However when we are talking about 8 year olds learning to read and do math, you give them accommodations.
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Are you located in the DC-Baltimore-Philadelphia-New York corridor?
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
November 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Are you located in the DC-Baltimore-Philadelphia-New York corridor?
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
“Hey mom, do you mind if I digitally Weekend at Bernie’s your corpse after you die, gradually replacing my real memories of you with new ones based on a simulacrum?”
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
“Hey mom, do you mind if I digitally Weekend at Bernie’s your corpse after you die, gradually replacing my real memories of you with new ones based on a simulacrum?”
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"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
Is this another folksy, Louisiana saying that I’m unfamiliar with? What does this mean?
Sen. John Kennedy on Epstein: "I just don't think this issue is gonna go away until it's addressed and answered to the American people's satisfaction. And I may end up with a Sombrero on my head for saying that, but that's the way I see it."
November 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Is this another folksy, Louisiana saying that I’m unfamiliar with? What does this mean?
Ah, I see they’re gonna try to take, “Actually, he’s an ephebophile, not a pedophile,” argument mainstream. Really excited to see who’s gonna tie themselves to that rapidly sinking anchor.
November 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Ah, I see they’re gonna try to take, “Actually, he’s an ephebophile, not a pedophile,” argument mainstream. Really excited to see who’s gonna tie themselves to that rapidly sinking anchor.
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What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
November 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
Frankly, the far greater sin is failing to memorize the oath ahead of time. That’s some 2LT nonsense.
I’m sorry...
I hate the motherfucker as much or more than anyone else on earth, and yes, he is an unmitigated moron...
But “I, state your name…"
IS THE CORRECT WAY TO SAY IT WHEN YOU ARE ADMINISTERING THE OATH TO A GROUP OF PEOPLE.
And you're making an ass of YOURSELF if you mock him for that.
I hate the motherfucker as much or more than anyone else on earth, and yes, he is an unmitigated moron...
But “I, state your name…"
IS THE CORRECT WAY TO SAY IT WHEN YOU ARE ADMINISTERING THE OATH TO A GROUP OF PEOPLE.
And you're making an ass of YOURSELF if you mock him for that.
November 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Frankly, the far greater sin is failing to memorize the oath ahead of time. That’s some 2LT nonsense.
What the average American truly yearns for is the chance to go into a high stakes negotiation with a massive corporation that has all of the leverage and expertise. Smells like victory.
Trump: "I want the money to go into an account for people where they buy their own health insurance. It's so good. The insurance will be better. It'll cost less. Everybody is gonna be happy. They're gonna feel like entrepreneurs. They're actually able to go out & negotiate their own insurance"
November 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
What the average American truly yearns for is the chance to go into a high stakes negotiation with a massive corporation that has all of the leverage and expertise. Smells like victory.
Stuff like this makes me feel like I live too close to the airport.
The airport is a good thirty minute drive away from me.
The airport is a good thirty minute drive away from me.
TRUMP: US TO LAUNCH NEW AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM WITHIN 2–3 WEEKS
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Stuff like this makes me feel like I live too close to the airport.
The airport is a good thirty minute drive away from me.
The airport is a good thirty minute drive away from me.
It’s the stupidest thing here, but “Voter ID identification.” Sigh.
you know he's mad when he's posting about the fillibuster for like the 5th time today
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
It’s the stupidest thing here, but “Voter ID identification.” Sigh.
1) DOL needs to learn how pie charts work.
2) On top of military members not being paid, a big chunk of their spouses either don’t work, work for the federal gov’t, or work in an underpaid job. A lot of military families are going to be on the edge of financial collapse soon, if not already there.
2) On top of military members not being paid, a big chunk of their spouses either don’t work, work for the federal gov’t, or work in an underpaid job. A lot of military families are going to be on the edge of financial collapse soon, if not already there.
www.dol.gov
November 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
1) DOL needs to learn how pie charts work.
2) On top of military members not being paid, a big chunk of their spouses either don’t work, work for the federal gov’t, or work in an underpaid job. A lot of military families are going to be on the edge of financial collapse soon, if not already there.
2) On top of military members not being paid, a big chunk of their spouses either don’t work, work for the federal gov’t, or work in an underpaid job. A lot of military families are going to be on the edge of financial collapse soon, if not already there.
GOP: Dems want to get rid of prayer in schools.
Dems: That’s not true, we just…
GOP: We’re making prayer illegal in public spaces too.
Dems: …wut?
Dems: That’s not true, we just…
GOP: We’re making prayer illegal in public spaces too.
Dems: …wut?
“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
blockclubchicago.org
November 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
GOP: Dems want to get rid of prayer in schools.
Dems: That’s not true, we just…
GOP: We’re making prayer illegal in public spaces too.
Dems: …wut?
Dems: That’s not true, we just…
GOP: We’re making prayer illegal in public spaces too.
Dems: …wut?
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Peak fall foliage in Oklahoma's Ouachita mountains. Yes, this is Oklahoma! #photography
What is already one of the most beautiful parts of the state absolutely comes alive in the fall. I've been wanting this shot for years, but I either couldn't get there during peak or there were active droughts.
What is already one of the most beautiful parts of the state absolutely comes alive in the fall. I've been wanting this shot for years, but I either couldn't get there during peak or there were active droughts.
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Peak fall foliage in Oklahoma's Ouachita mountains. Yes, this is Oklahoma! #photography
What is already one of the most beautiful parts of the state absolutely comes alive in the fall. I've been wanting this shot for years, but I either couldn't get there during peak or there were active droughts.
What is already one of the most beautiful parts of the state absolutely comes alive in the fall. I've been wanting this shot for years, but I either couldn't get there during peak or there were active droughts.
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best ending of all time, let's be real
November 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
best ending of all time, let's be real