@davewh.bsky.social
Retired fire officer; Obie; Born in New England but found home in the PNW; garden variety observer of many things, but constantly looking forward; wishing I had a better way with words…
Also been piping for decades. Music can bring us through.
Also been piping for decades. Music can bring us through.
Seems like “What’s in it for me?” and “I gotta get mine” and “ I’m certain I’m right, end of story “ vs “How can we make this world a better place” and “We have a responsibility to build community “ and “Relationships are what make things work.”
December 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Seems like “What’s in it for me?” and “I gotta get mine” and “ I’m certain I’m right, end of story “ vs “How can we make this world a better place” and “We have a responsibility to build community “ and “Relationships are what make things work.”
In other words, they lack empathy.
December 10, 2025 at 7:57 AM
In other words, they lack empathy.
Of course. The disrespect they have for the population is obvious. They are there to serve their master and their cronies.
December 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Of course. The disrespect they have for the population is obvious. They are there to serve their master and their cronies.
I’m certain that his support for “Bobby” influenced others to follow suit. “I’m a doctor, dammit, I know blood when I see it!”
December 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I’m certain that his support for “Bobby” influenced others to follow suit. “I’m a doctor, dammit, I know blood when I see it!”
A vote usually is a reflection of one’s values. Daughters must have finally had enough. Good job!
December 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A vote usually is a reflection of one’s values. Daughters must have finally had enough. Good job!
Plus it helps to have the Supreme Court declare you immune from all prosecution.
December 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Plus it helps to have the Supreme Court declare you immune from all prosecution.
Or is he grooming a new murderous personal militia?
November 30, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Or is he grooming a new murderous personal militia?
What did you do to keep Stephen Miller, Russell Vought, RFK jr, Noem and Hegseth away from the levers of power? What did you do to prevent Project 2025 from becoming reality?
November 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
What did you do to keep Stephen Miller, Russell Vought, RFK jr, Noem and Hegseth away from the levers of power? What did you do to prevent Project 2025 from becoming reality?
Because face it, we’re too much like the perps. We didn’t bring the US Nazis to justice after WW2 because, well, look at today…
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Because face it, we’re too much like the perps. We didn’t bring the US Nazis to justice after WW2 because, well, look at today…
Just like after the Civil War, after the Great Depression, after the various rashes brought about by greedy bastards, and after January 6. Here in the States we only punish those without means or a voice.
November 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Just like after the Civil War, after the Great Depression, after the various rashes brought about by greedy bastards, and after January 6. Here in the States we only punish those without means or a voice.
I’m looking forward to the day this regime finally falls in abject shame, and as a retired PIO, I’m especially looking forward to seeing these mendacious asshole spokespeople, lying for money, are brought to appropriate justice.
November 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I’m looking forward to the day this regime finally falls in abject shame, and as a retired PIO, I’m especially looking forward to seeing these mendacious asshole spokespeople, lying for money, are brought to appropriate justice.
“How dare you make this guest with the bloody hands uncomfortable?”
November 26, 2025 at 5:07 AM
“How dare you make this guest with the bloody hands uncomfortable?”
When it comes to his relationship with the military, I prefer Failed Recruit Bonespurs.
November 26, 2025 at 4:47 AM
When it comes to his relationship with the military, I prefer Failed Recruit Bonespurs.
That’s what placing short term maximum shareholder profit above the common good is.
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
That’s what placing short term maximum shareholder profit above the common good is.
And “lethality” certainly isn’t greatness.
November 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
And “lethality” certainly isn’t greatness.
Or boil some water
November 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Or boil some water
It needs to be a sustained tsunami. The only good billionaire is one who’s paying appropriate taxes and making the world a better place for everyone. Taylor Swift and MacKenzie (Bezos’ ex).
November 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
It needs to be a sustained tsunami. The only good billionaire is one who’s paying appropriate taxes and making the world a better place for everyone. Taylor Swift and MacKenzie (Bezos’ ex).