Puck the Puddle Pilot
@puckthepilot.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, Geek, Nerd, former Army WO IP (60s), current Coastie. Personal account.
He/Him, White, Cisgender, Allosexual, Heteromantic, unmedicated Introverted Neurotypical.
He/Him, White, Cisgender, Allosexual, Heteromantic, unmedicated Introverted Neurotypical.
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"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it."
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Why eould you think any ultimatum they make will be taken as an ultimatum?
Now that Dems have capitulated, at the very least they should now make every future extension of funding contingent on Trump following the law. Any lawbreaking must be met with: No more votes from us, period.
My exchange with @brianbeutler.bsky.social on that point:
newrepublic.com/article/2029...
My exchange with @brianbeutler.bsky.social on that point:
newrepublic.com/article/2029...
November 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Why eould you think any ultimatum they make will be taken as an ultimatum?
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I moved to the U.K. in 2017. I pay £10 for a prescription. I pay national insurance which is around £2000 per year (£166 per month).
The British also have to take 4 weeks holiday per year.
The British also have to take 4 weeks holiday per year.
November 3, 2025 at 8:25 AM
I moved to the U.K. in 2017. I pay £10 for a prescription. I pay national insurance which is around £2000 per year (£166 per month).
The British also have to take 4 weeks holiday per year.
The British also have to take 4 weeks holiday per year.
Would he know if he had?
Speaker Johnson has literally said he's "not promising anyone anything."
For once, I believe him.
For once, I believe him.
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Would he know if he had?
Ah well, nevertheless.
*Sound of primarying intensifies*
*Sound of primarying intensifies*
Oh wow. Who could've ever seen this coming?
"Speaker Johnson won't guarantee vote in House on ACA subsidies"
abcnews.go.com/Politics/liv...
"Speaker Johnson won't guarantee vote in House on ACA subsidies"
abcnews.go.com/Politics/liv...
Speaker Johnson won't guarantee vote in House on ACA subsidies
abcnews.go.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Ah well, nevertheless.
*Sound of primarying intensifies*
*Sound of primarying intensifies*
WHO THE FUCK KEEPS TAKING BITES OUTTA MY CRAYO.....
oh.
Happy birthday Debil Dogs.
You're the only cool part of the Navy.
oh.
Happy birthday Debil Dogs.
You're the only cool part of the Navy.
November 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
WHO THE FUCK KEEPS TAKING BITES OUTTA MY CRAYO.....
oh.
Happy birthday Debil Dogs.
You're the only cool part of the Navy.
oh.
Happy birthday Debil Dogs.
You're the only cool part of the Navy.
Yay, the bare minimum.
The petition had garnered widespread fears that the court could overturn its precedent on same-sex marriage.
Supreme Court Won’t Consider Overturning Same-Sex Marriage
The petition had garnered widespread fears that the court could overturn its precedent on same-sex marriage.
www.forbes.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Yay, the bare minimum.
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One of two things is true:
1. Chuck Schumer genuinely felt this is a bad deal, so he voted against it, but he couldn't keep Senate Dems in line because he's a lackluster leader.
OR
2. Chuck Schumer orchestrated the shutdown deal w/ retiring Dems because he's a bad strategist and got rattled.
1. Chuck Schumer genuinely felt this is a bad deal, so he voted against it, but he couldn't keep Senate Dems in line because he's a lackluster leader.
OR
2. Chuck Schumer orchestrated the shutdown deal w/ retiring Dems because he's a bad strategist and got rattled.
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
One of two things is true:
1. Chuck Schumer genuinely felt this is a bad deal, so he voted against it, but he couldn't keep Senate Dems in line because he's a lackluster leader.
OR
2. Chuck Schumer orchestrated the shutdown deal w/ retiring Dems because he's a bad strategist and got rattled.
1. Chuck Schumer genuinely felt this is a bad deal, so he voted against it, but he couldn't keep Senate Dems in line because he's a lackluster leader.
OR
2. Chuck Schumer orchestrated the shutdown deal w/ retiring Dems because he's a bad strategist and got rattled.
Why 8? They should be good under 18. Their fuel burn is gonna suck.
You can't convince me they are avoiding clouds.
You can't convince me they are avoiding clouds.
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Why 8? They should be good under 18. Their fuel burn is gonna suck.
You can't convince me they are avoiding clouds.
You can't convince me they are avoiding clouds.
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Uh as a guy that flys between 2000-6000 MSL most of the time, this is concerning
November 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Uh as a guy that flys between 2000-6000 MSL most of the time, this is concerning
Trust is gained in drops and lost in buckets.
November 10, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Trust is gained in drops and lost in buckets.
In today's installment of "government is serious business for serious people." @mikejason.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
DHS head reportedly authorized purchase of 10 engineless Spirit Airlines planes that airline didn’t own
Wall Street Journal reports Kristi Noem arranged purchase to expand deportation flights and for personal travel
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
In today's installment of "government is serious business for serious people." @mikejason.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Big Apple billionaire John Catsimatidis planned to move his business to New Jersey if Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor. Now he’s reconsidering.
Supermarket Billionaire Reacts To Mamdani’s Win
Big Apple billionaire John Catsimatidis planned to move his business to New Jersey if Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor. Now he’s reconsidering.
www.forbes.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Big Apple billionaire John Catsimatidis planned to move his business to New Jersey if Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor. Now he’s reconsidering.
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FOX: So you would ask Speaker Johnson to recall the House?
GOP REP. KEVIN KILEY: Not only would I, I've asked him to do it repeatedly. There's no justification. And honestly, it's Republican voters who should be most upset about this when they delivered a GOP majority and now that's being wasted
GOP REP. KEVIN KILEY: Not only would I, I've asked him to do it repeatedly. There's no justification. And honestly, it's Republican voters who should be most upset about this when they delivered a GOP majority and now that's being wasted
November 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
FOX: So you would ask Speaker Johnson to recall the House?
GOP REP. KEVIN KILEY: Not only would I, I've asked him to do it repeatedly. There's no justification. And honestly, it's Republican voters who should be most upset about this when they delivered a GOP majority and now that's being wasted
GOP REP. KEVIN KILEY: Not only would I, I've asked him to do it repeatedly. There's no justification. And honestly, it's Republican voters who should be most upset about this when they delivered a GOP majority and now that's being wasted
CBP, BP, and ICE are not synonyms. They are three distinct agencies.
Correct
If the reform focuses on ICE because they're the Big Baddies in the popular mind, it'll completely miss the fact that the actual worst actor (so far) and the one with an internal culture most prone to be trumpist brownshirts is the BP
If the reform focuses on ICE because they're the Big Baddies in the popular mind, it'll completely miss the fact that the actual worst actor (so far) and the one with an internal culture most prone to be trumpist brownshirts is the BP
I understand this argument but I disagree: being precise about who is doing this stuff matters, especially since we will eventually have to determine what to do in the future if reform becomes possible.
I somewhat agree with you about political messaging, but that’s not what I’m trying to do.
I somewhat agree with you about political messaging, but that’s not what I’m trying to do.
November 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
CBP, BP, and ICE are not synonyms. They are three distinct agencies.
All of that. But also the main bad guy talks like every terminally online edgelord you've ever met.
“0% woke shit”
a black man with a physical disability leads an environmental terrorist cell trying to save the planet from mega-billionaires and you play as a cross dressing twink femdomed by two different women ending and the final boss against the gayest angel of all time
a black man with a physical disability leads an environmental terrorist cell trying to save the planet from mega-billionaires and you play as a cross dressing twink femdomed by two different women ending and the final boss against the gayest angel of all time
November 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
All of that. But also the main bad guy talks like every terminally online edgelord you've ever met.
What's next? Mandatory 10 mile fun runs?
"Store employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 feet of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
Target is now requiring its employees to smile more
As the holiday season fast approaches, Target is urging its employees to add a little more “jolly” to their work routine.
www.wilx.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
What's next? Mandatory 10 mile fun runs?
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This is more likely than the 25th.
November 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
This is more likely than the 25th.
You shouldn't.
Doesn't mean you can't when they earn it.
Doesn't mean you can't when they earn it.
my mom always used to say you shouldn’t hate people and i’m here to say my mom was wrong
November 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
You shouldn't.
Doesn't mean you can't when they earn it.
Doesn't mean you can't when they earn it.
Yes yes, very impressive.
Now show me the retention numbers when *checks notes* almost 65% of the people who could make O6, did?
(About half that percentage is usually the goal if you want to "retain the best and lose the rest.")
Now show me the retention numbers when *checks notes* almost 65% of the people who could make O6, did?
(About half that percentage is usually the goal if you want to "retain the best and lose the rest.")
www.news.uscg.mil
November 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Yes yes, very impressive.
Now show me the retention numbers when *checks notes* almost 65% of the people who could make O6, did?
(About half that percentage is usually the goal if you want to "retain the best and lose the rest.")
Now show me the retention numbers when *checks notes* almost 65% of the people who could make O6, did?
(About half that percentage is usually the goal if you want to "retain the best and lose the rest.")
This is dumb on its face.
ESPECIALLY if you are in or vying for a position to legislate or represent them.
Call me when he's broken vow to his family. Till then miss me with who follows who, and who's top 5 has changed (deep cut).
www.axios.com/2025/11/08/t...
ESPECIALLY if you are in or vying for a position to legislate or represent them.
Call me when he's broken vow to his family. Till then miss me with who follows who, and who's top 5 has changed (deep cut).
www.axios.com/2025/11/08/t...
Faith-forward Texas Senate candidate follows pornstars, escorts online
James Talarico has become a sensation in Texas politics by talking about how his Christianity is the basis for his progressive politics.
www.axios.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This is dumb on its face.
ESPECIALLY if you are in or vying for a position to legislate or represent them.
Call me when he's broken vow to his family. Till then miss me with who follows who, and who's top 5 has changed (deep cut).
www.axios.com/2025/11/08/t...
ESPECIALLY if you are in or vying for a position to legislate or represent them.
Call me when he's broken vow to his family. Till then miss me with who follows who, and who's top 5 has changed (deep cut).
www.axios.com/2025/11/08/t...
Plug for humble bundle.
Games for discount, pretty good charity work, free games each month.
My pile of shame grows. I may not be playing new releases as they drop but Im still playing, paying less, donating to charity.
Games for discount, pretty good charity work, free games each month.
My pile of shame grows. I may not be playing new releases as they drop but Im still playing, paying less, donating to charity.
Video game people: wow they really want us to pay 70 bucks for a game
Lego people: Just got this for $300 what a great deal
Lego people: Just got this for $300 what a great deal
November 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Plug for humble bundle.
Games for discount, pretty good charity work, free games each month.
My pile of shame grows. I may not be playing new releases as they drop but Im still playing, paying less, donating to charity.
Games for discount, pretty good charity work, free games each month.
My pile of shame grows. I may not be playing new releases as they drop but Im still playing, paying less, donating to charity.
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You have no idea how many retirees living paycheck to paycheck in [checks map] woke states like TX, SC, NC, and GA depend on these commissaries.
Military officials tell troops 168 commissaries could close next month trib.al/3F3Ks58
Military officials tell troops 168 commissaries could close next month
Officials say commissaries will be open through Thanksgiving, but many stateside stores could close soon after due to the government shutdown.
trib.al
November 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
You have no idea how many retirees living paycheck to paycheck in [checks map] woke states like TX, SC, NC, and GA depend on these commissaries.
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If they're closing the commissaries, then a LOT more military personnel are going to need SNAP.
Just another pointless self-inflicted wound.
Just another pointless self-inflicted wound.
Military officials tell troops 168 commissaries could close next month trib.al/3F3Ks58
Military officials tell troops 168 commissaries could close next month
Officials say commissaries will be open through Thanksgiving, but many stateside stores could close soon after due to the government shutdown.
trib.al
November 8, 2025 at 2:42 AM
If they're closing the commissaries, then a LOT more military personnel are going to need SNAP.
Just another pointless self-inflicted wound.
Just another pointless self-inflicted wound.
Also, gentlemen. Take a hint.
Music has moved from "Respect" by Aretha and "I will survive" by Gloria
To "I feel like a woman" by Shania to now generation of women growing up to "Let it Go" and "Golden".
That particular genie ain't gonna get tradwife'd back in the bottle.
Music has moved from "Respect" by Aretha and "I will survive" by Gloria
To "I feel like a woman" by Shania to now generation of women growing up to "Let it Go" and "Golden".
That particular genie ain't gonna get tradwife'd back in the bottle.
All these males outing themselves as misogynists makes me the usual mix of sad/dismayed/angry.
But a small part of me is disappointed I can't capitalize on being NOT a misogynist.
But a small part of me is disappointed I can't capitalize on being NOT a misogynist.
November 8, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Also, gentlemen. Take a hint.
Music has moved from "Respect" by Aretha and "I will survive" by Gloria
To "I feel like a woman" by Shania to now generation of women growing up to "Let it Go" and "Golden".
That particular genie ain't gonna get tradwife'd back in the bottle.
Music has moved from "Respect" by Aretha and "I will survive" by Gloria
To "I feel like a woman" by Shania to now generation of women growing up to "Let it Go" and "Golden".
That particular genie ain't gonna get tradwife'd back in the bottle.