Dmengel
@dmengel.bsky.social
Writer. Photographer. Author of "Code of Silence" available on Amazon.
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Dmengel
@dmengel.bsky.social
· Nov 28
Code of Silence
Launched exclusively on Amazon Uncle Louie thinks he is a gangster and his rare visits are punctuated with his infamous “let me tell you a story.” For most families Thanksgiving Dinner is ab…
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For most families Thanksgiving Dinner is about family and food, maybe a game of football in the front yard and of course pumpkin pie. When Uncle Louie and Dad get together it’s all about tales of their dysfunctional family history.
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Policing in the US in 2025
You won't see any police organization call this out as unacceptable. You won't see this covered in the media at all. He won't be reprimanded or have his training or suitability for the job questioned.
This is Trump's America now. He'll probably get promoted next week.
You won't see any police organization call this out as unacceptable. You won't see this covered in the media at all. He won't be reprimanded or have his training or suitability for the job questioned.
This is Trump's America now. He'll probably get promoted next week.
October 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Policing in the US in 2025
You won't see any police organization call this out as unacceptable. You won't see this covered in the media at all. He won't be reprimanded or have his training or suitability for the job questioned.
This is Trump's America now. He'll probably get promoted next week.
You won't see any police organization call this out as unacceptable. You won't see this covered in the media at all. He won't be reprimanded or have his training or suitability for the job questioned.
This is Trump's America now. He'll probably get promoted next week.
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The US is going to bailout Argentina with your tariff money.
Let that sink in
Let that sink in
October 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The US is going to bailout Argentina with your tariff money.
Let that sink in
Let that sink in
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The White House on Wednesday abruptly fired a large share of the council members advising the National Endowment for the Humanities, retaining only four appointees of President Donald Trump
No paywall link archive.today/uldxe
No paywall link archive.today/uldxe
White House fires much of the National Council on the Humanities
The White House appeared to fire all but four members of the National Council on the Humanities, an advisory board to the head of the government’s grantmaking agency.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The White House on Wednesday abruptly fired a large share of the council members advising the National Endowment for the Humanities, retaining only four appointees of President Donald Trump
No paywall link archive.today/uldxe
No paywall link archive.today/uldxe
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Hertling: His comments about putting hands back on recruits… We moved away from that 30 years ago because it’s ineffective…
You know where it didn’t go away? The Russian army.
You know where it didn’t go away? The Russian army.
October 1, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Hertling: His comments about putting hands back on recruits… We moved away from that 30 years ago because it’s ineffective…
You know where it didn’t go away? The Russian army.
You know where it didn’t go away? The Russian army.
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N132D X-Ray and Optical Composite - From Judy Schmidt (geckzilla.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/nPcFtT
October 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
N132D X-Ray and Optical Composite - From Judy Schmidt (geckzilla.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/nPcFtT
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Dean: The president is unhinged
Johnson: A lot of folks on your side are too. I don’t control him
Dean: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals.
Johnson: I didn’t see it.
Dean: Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing.
Johnson: A lot of folks on your side are too. I don’t control him
Dean: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals.
Johnson: I didn’t see it.
Dean: Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing.
October 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Dean: The president is unhinged
Johnson: A lot of folks on your side are too. I don’t control him
Dean: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals.
Johnson: I didn’t see it.
Dean: Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing.
Johnson: A lot of folks on your side are too. I don’t control him
Dean: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals.
Johnson: I didn’t see it.
Dean: Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing.
My latest short story was published online. “The Death of Leonardo” finds two men discussing Leonardo DaVinci’s death while reflecting upon unfinished affairs in their lives.
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The Death of Leonardo - The Bookends Review
“It says here that when Leonardo Da Vinci died, he asked forgiveness for not using his art to the fullest of his abilities. That somehow, he had failed God and mankind.” A lanky man with a thick red ...
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October 2, 2025 at 12:36 AM
My latest short story was published online. “The Death of Leonardo” finds two men discussing Leonardo DaVinci’s death while reflecting upon unfinished affairs in their lives.
thebookendsreview.com/2025/09/16/t...
thebookendsreview.com/2025/09/16/t...
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Nationwide manhunts and 1-800 tip lines to protect CEOs.
Thoughts and prayers to protect your children.
Thoughts and prayers to protect your children.
December 17, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Nationwide manhunts and 1-800 tip lines to protect CEOs.
Thoughts and prayers to protect your children.
Thoughts and prayers to protect your children.
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After Fox co-workers told media he was often drinking or hungover while at work, Pete Hegseth challenged people to find a single clip showing him drinking on the job. We accepted the challenge. meidasnews.com/news/bottoms...
“Bottoms Up”— Pete Hegseth Took Swigs from Champagne Bottle, Plunged Into the Alcoholic Beverage During Fox News Broadcast
Hegseth’s kids were present and sampled the dunk tank champagne
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December 17, 2024 at 5:31 PM
After Fox co-workers told media he was often drinking or hungover while at work, Pete Hegseth challenged people to find a single clip showing him drinking on the job. We accepted the challenge. meidasnews.com/news/bottoms...
My short story “Secrets of the Sea” has been published in the Rappahannock Review.
Duane M. Engelhardt – Rappahannock Review
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December 13, 2024 at 8:08 PM
My short story “Secrets of the Sea” has been published in the Rappahannock Review.
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Correct Time Cover
December 13, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Correct Time Cover
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It’s #FridayThe13th AND time for #FridayReads! Let’s boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. I have the perfect read for this weekend: a tale of friendship, revenge, old gods, underwater creatures, and dark magic.
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December 13, 2024 at 4:10 PM
It’s #FridayThe13th AND time for #FridayReads! Let’s boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. I have the perfect read for this weekend: a tale of friendship, revenge, old gods, underwater creatures, and dark magic.
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What if this aide contracted polio so he had to walk with braces in order to ambulate? This way he could get a small idea of what it is like to live with the effects of the disease. What the fuck is wrong with these people?! 😡🤬🤯
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A top Kennedy aide has petitioned to revoke the polio vaccine’s approval
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December 13, 2024 at 4:49 PM
What if this aide contracted polio so he had to walk with braces in order to ambulate? This way he could get a small idea of what it is like to live with the effects of the disease. What the fuck is wrong with these people?! 😡🤬🤯
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I agree, three hundred and sixty billion percent.
December 13, 2024 at 8:14 AM
I agree, three hundred and sixty billion percent.
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Looks like it’s time to start dusting off this ol’ guy again.
December 13, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Looks like it’s time to start dusting off this ol’ guy again.
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i am convinced that these people are death worshippers who want to spread as much disease and sickness as possible (i also think this is all tied up in eugenic beliefs about the “survival of the fittest” www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
Kennedy’s Lawyer Has Asked the F.D.A. to Revoke Approval of the Polio Vaccine
Aaron Siri, who specializes in vaccine lawsuits, has been at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s side reviewing candidates for top jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 12:08 PM
i am convinced that these people are death worshippers who want to spread as much disease and sickness as possible (i also think this is all tied up in eugenic beliefs about the “survival of the fittest” www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
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A failed businessman who bankrupted casinos doesn’t know how to fix inflation. Who knew?!
newrepublic.com/post/189301/... via @newrepublic.com
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Whoops! Donald Trump Admits He Doesn’t Know How to Fix Inflation
In fact, his most cherished economic policy will almost certainly make things much worse.
newrepublic.com
December 12, 2024 at 11:47 PM
A failed businessman who bankrupted casinos doesn’t know how to fix inflation. Who knew?!
newrepublic.com/post/189301/... via @newrepublic.com
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TIME magazine’s ‘Person of the Year.’
December 13, 2024 at 12:30 AM
TIME magazine’s ‘Person of the Year.’
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We could’ve had a president who reads and supports small business. Sigh…
#booksky #kamalaharris #election2024
#booksky #kamalaharris #election2024
December 1, 2024 at 11:36 PM
We could’ve had a president who reads and supports small business. Sigh…
#booksky #kamalaharris #election2024
#booksky #kamalaharris #election2024
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I will not be silent. I will not back down.
I just hope you're not silenced by this new administration
December 2, 2024 at 12:53 AM
I will not be silent. I will not back down.