The Captain
thecaptain64.bsky.social
The Captain
@thecaptain64.bsky.social
Democratic Socialist, occasional blogger, philanthropist, leftie, activist. Wondering how to save a once decent nation with a troubled past.
Very inspiring story about an amazing woman who is taking charge to help her community.

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October 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Another inspiring story from our little project in Namibia.

Come check us out -- it will make your day.

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Ebenezer Kitchen
Article by Frieda Mufuka In the heart of Havana, where daily struggles are often compounded by poverty and hardship, one woman has chosen to respond with love, faith, and action. Ms. Martha Festus,…
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October 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Man in Black

Johnny Cash wore black in public to protest the treatment of the poor and oppressed. He even wrote a song about it.

So we will all now wear black. Every day. Until Trump is out of office.
October 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Back in the mountains and beloved Europe. Bittersweet to return and realize the price we pay for adventure and fun and generally surviving is too high in the US.

The funneling of money and resources to the top 5%, at the expense of the rest of us is criminal.

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The Swiss Connection
A few musings from the road. In reverse order. I’m currently on the train traveling from Zurich to Munich where I will meet up with Sjoerd, Andries and Shane for our Oktoberfest sojourn.&nbsp…
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September 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Nothing. I mean nothing, brings perspective and re-set like time in nature. Healing and rejuvenating.

18-mile hike on Saturday to top of Scout Mountain in Southeast Idaho.
September 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Are there seriously people out there offended by the ad or is it just GOP operatives trying to conjure something from nothing?
August 9, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Reposted by The Captain
Press Release from the Office of God -- For all MAGA's claiming I helped swing the election.
November 24, 2024 at 12:05 PM
This is it. It's always hitting the bank account that gets their attention.
Solidarity.
Let's get this circulated!! 😤
February 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Reposted by The Captain
Solidarity.
Let's get this circulated!! 😤
February 7, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I wanted to enlist an opinion of what is happening in America from the viewpoint of an outsider. Sjoerd Wadman lives in Amsterdam - he is a traveler, keen observer of global social and political issues, and an excellent writer.

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America through the eyes of a European
This is a guest blog post from Sjoerd Wadman, a dear friend of many years. One of the very few people I know who is passionately committed to staying informed, has a keen insight, and the ability t…
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February 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
FNM Blog Update is on the street. Get it while it's still available.

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Losers
Oh dear god. The irony of swearing in Trump on MLK day. From brave and insightful civil rights activist to cowardly, petulant, buffoon. Dotard I think is what Kim Jon Un called Trump — but I prefer…
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January 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Tough reading the news these days.

Here's another positive read from Emerging Namibians.

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Kalahari Truffles – Where Rain Meets Opportunity
The excitement that comes with rain in Namibia is unmatched, especially in the northern parts. It’s usually when tractors and hoes are most useful because the fields are fit for ploughing. The chil…
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January 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Reflecting on the long slog of dignified activism and protests from a previous era. We need patience and strength and commitment to never giving up fighting against tyranny.

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Steel City
Whenever you are engaged in work that serves humanity and is for the building of humanity, it has dignity and it has worth. Martin Luther King, Jr. We got out of town yesterday around 3:00 or so. I…
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January 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Put a wrap on 2024. Onwards now to observe and document this wild new ride.

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2024 Wrap – Year of the Tasmanian Devil
“I am sore wounded but not slainI will lay me down and bleed a whileAnd then rise up to fight again” ― John Dryden I’ve already used ‘Year of the Honey Badger’ in 2020 due to…
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January 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Press Release from the Office of God -- For all MAGA's claiming I helped swing the election.
November 24, 2024 at 12:05 PM