David Raikow
@david.raikow.online
I think about international policy, politics, conflict, and political corruption. Trying to harness Machiavellian cynicism for the common good.
What *is* so funny 'bout peace, love, and understanding?
What *is* so funny 'bout peace, love, and understanding?
A tangent, but baby Willem Defoe was also wild in that movie.
November 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
A tangent, but baby Willem Defoe was also wild in that movie.
This, by the way, is a La Pepia arepa with cheese blanket. (I forgot I still had this pic on my phone...)
October 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This, by the way, is a La Pepia arepa with cheese blanket. (I forgot I still had this pic on my phone...)
Just a day or two ago, an independent photographer caught this amazing shot of a rocket traversing the sun. He’s offering free high-res downloads for a few days:
cosmicbackground.io/pages/ea_def...
cosmicbackground.io/pages/ea_def...
September 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Just a day or two ago, an independent photographer caught this amazing shot of a rocket traversing the sun. He’s offering free high-res downloads for a few days:
cosmicbackground.io/pages/ea_def...
cosmicbackground.io/pages/ea_def...
We were completely surrounded by this mega pod, so I’m only catching part of it in this shot. There were maybe 300 dolphins in this one mega pod alone.
September 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We were completely surrounded by this mega pod, so I’m only catching part of it in this shot. There were maybe 300 dolphins in this one mega pod alone.
Any excuse to post sardine run clips…
September 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Any excuse to post sardine run clips…
Just saving this in my timeline for future use.
August 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Just saving this in my timeline for future use.
Ask, and it shall be given you.
August 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Ask, and it shall be given you.
Saw an abandoned dog bootie on the sidewalk, and of course thought of @artwells.com
May 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Saw an abandoned dog bootie on the sidewalk, and of course thought of @artwells.com
I couldn't find a Jamie blep, but this is a pretty fine mlem.
Repost with your best bleps or mlems.
Repost with your best bleps or mlems.
May 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I couldn't find a Jamie blep, but this is a pretty fine mlem.
Repost with your best bleps or mlems.
Repost with your best bleps or mlems.
Someone inside Tesla saw this coming back in 2023.
March 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Someone inside Tesla saw this coming back in 2023.
Some online antidepressant doggo content:
Jamie trying to hint that it's walk time.
Jamie trying to hint that it's walk time.
March 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Some online antidepressant doggo content:
Jamie trying to hint that it's walk time.
Jamie trying to hint that it's walk time.
Hey SoCal folks! The best bar anywhere near Joshua Tree has had a rough few months, but is getting back up on its feet! Help bring back Out There Bar!
February 26, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Hey SoCal folks! The best bar anywhere near Joshua Tree has had a rough few months, but is getting back up on its feet! Help bring back Out There Bar!
1) I see no credible evidence here that Musk isn’t a Nazi “for realz”.
2) Even if there was, I don’t care and don’t see why anyone else should care what’s “in Musk’s heart”. The @juliusgoat.bsky.social quote may be well-worn at this point, but I suspect it’ll have to remain in regular rotation.
2) Even if there was, I don’t care and don’t see why anyone else should care what’s “in Musk’s heart”. The @juliusgoat.bsky.social quote may be well-worn at this point, but I suspect it’ll have to remain in regular rotation.
January 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
1) I see no credible evidence here that Musk isn’t a Nazi “for realz”.
2) Even if there was, I don’t care and don’t see why anyone else should care what’s “in Musk’s heart”. The @juliusgoat.bsky.social quote may be well-worn at this point, but I suspect it’ll have to remain in regular rotation.
2) Even if there was, I don’t care and don’t see why anyone else should care what’s “in Musk’s heart”. The @juliusgoat.bsky.social quote may be well-worn at this point, but I suspect it’ll have to remain in regular rotation.
If only, Duolingo Guy. If only.
January 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
If only, Duolingo Guy. If only.
Got to meet this fine fellow this afternoon.
December 23, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Got to meet this fine fellow this afternoon.
I honestly don’t think the Brian Thompson murder means much in and of itself. People are murdered every day. It’s really only getting attention for now because it makes for dramatic headlines.
If there are copycats, however, it could become an entirely different phenomenon.
If there are copycats, however, it could become an entirely different phenomenon.
December 5, 2024 at 10:23 PM
I honestly don’t think the Brian Thompson murder means much in and of itself. People are murdered every day. It’s really only getting attention for now because it makes for dramatic headlines.
If there are copycats, however, it could become an entirely different phenomenon.
If there are copycats, however, it could become an entirely different phenomenon.
My Thanksgiving companion this year.
November 30, 2024 at 3:15 AM
My Thanksgiving companion this year.
This is Jamie (not mine, but a friend's)
November 23, 2024 at 8:44 PM
This is Jamie (not mine, but a friend's)
Starting to poke my head back in here again. I'll probably keep the domestic politics stuff to a minimum, and focus on the international stuff.
Also a timeline cleanse if anyone needs one:
Also a timeline cleanse if anyone needs one:
November 21, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Starting to poke my head back in here again. I'll probably keep the domestic politics stuff to a minimum, and focus on the international stuff.
Also a timeline cleanse if anyone needs one:
Also a timeline cleanse if anyone needs one:
My first Cybertruck sighting in the wild. (It's the one with the matte black finish.)
November 3, 2024 at 2:55 AM
My first Cybertruck sighting in the wild. (It's the one with the matte black finish.)
Tough call, but I think this may actually be her second best tweet.
October 31, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Tough call, but I think this may actually be her second best tweet.