DTwyman
@dtwyman.bsky.social
Retired Govt, film & broadcasting teacher. Politics & econ watcher, gardener & cat ❤️- Darth Kitty’s mine. If you don’t appreciate science, journalism & film, have a sense of humor I'm not your thing. Eclectic who knows politics isn't a spectator sport.
Enter the K shaped economy The red line shows the growth of the S&P 500. The Blue line shows consumer sentiment. The upper K shows higher income Americans seeing their incomes & wealth rise while the bottom points to lower income households struggling with weaker income gains & steep prices.
December 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Enter the K shaped economy The red line shows the growth of the S&P 500. The Blue line shows consumer sentiment. The upper K shows higher income Americans seeing their incomes & wealth rise while the bottom points to lower income households struggling with weaker income gains & steep prices.
Trump Admin National Security Strategy:
US military to focus on migration & drug trafficking close to home
European allies hold "unrealistic expectations" for the Ukraine war
US to mend its relations with Russia
End of NATO expansion; Europe takes primary responsibility for its own defense.
US military to focus on migration & drug trafficking close to home
European allies hold "unrealistic expectations" for the Ukraine war
US to mend its relations with Russia
End of NATO expansion; Europe takes primary responsibility for its own defense.
December 6, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Trump Admin National Security Strategy:
US military to focus on migration & drug trafficking close to home
European allies hold "unrealistic expectations" for the Ukraine war
US to mend its relations with Russia
End of NATO expansion; Europe takes primary responsibility for its own defense.
US military to focus on migration & drug trafficking close to home
European allies hold "unrealistic expectations" for the Ukraine war
US to mend its relations with Russia
End of NATO expansion; Europe takes primary responsibility for its own defense.
What do you call a holiday door decoration made of US$100 bills.
Aretha Franklins!
Aretha Franklins!
December 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
What do you call a holiday door decoration made of US$100 bills.
Aretha Franklins!
Aretha Franklins!
I don’t know, but given that it looks like a group of severed zombie hands, reaching up from the grave to grab a globe and yank it back to hell - maybe it’s appropriate?
December 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I don’t know, but given that it looks like a group of severed zombie hands, reaching up from the grave to grab a globe and yank it back to hell - maybe it’s appropriate?
Nearly 13.5 million Americans live in areas where it is hard to find healthy food and fresh produce for a reasonable price.
FWIW, here's the technical description of a food desert from the USDA (I have included alt text).
See where you area is here:
www.ers.usda.gov/data-product...
FWIW, here's the technical description of a food desert from the USDA (I have included alt text).
See where you area is here:
www.ers.usda.gov/data-product...
December 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Nearly 13.5 million Americans live in areas where it is hard to find healthy food and fresh produce for a reasonable price.
FWIW, here's the technical description of a food desert from the USDA (I have included alt text).
See where you area is here:
www.ers.usda.gov/data-product...
FWIW, here's the technical description of a food desert from the USDA (I have included alt text).
See where you area is here:
www.ers.usda.gov/data-product...
Warrant Officer Hugh Thompson was piloting a helicopter over My Lai when he witnessed American soldiers pursuing Vietnamese civilians. Thompson placed his helicopter between the soldiers & civilians & prevented further carnage. He later reported what he witnessed to his unit’s commanding officer.
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Warrant Officer Hugh Thompson was piloting a helicopter over My Lai when he witnessed American soldiers pursuing Vietnamese civilians. Thompson placed his helicopter between the soldiers & civilians & prevented further carnage. He later reported what he witnessed to his unit’s commanding officer.
Charlie Company was part of Task Force Barker, commanded by LTC Frank Barker and given the mission to root out NLF units in the area. CPT Ernest Medina headed Charlie Company; 2nd LT William Calley commanded the First Platoon. Bravo Company undertook a similar operation in nearby My Khe. 3/
December 2, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Charlie Company was part of Task Force Barker, commanded by LTC Frank Barker and given the mission to root out NLF units in the area. CPT Ernest Medina headed Charlie Company; 2nd LT William Calley commanded the First Platoon. Bravo Company undertook a similar operation in nearby My Khe. 3/
A 🧵 on The My Lai massacre which occurred in the immediate aftermath of the Tet Offensive. 1/
December 2, 2025 at 3:31 AM
A 🧵 on The My Lai massacre which occurred in the immediate aftermath of the Tet Offensive. 1/
Perfectly encapsulates everything you need to know about Donald Trump.
What he said, "America First!" What he meant, Me First!"
What he said, "America First!" What he meant, Me First!"
November 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Perfectly encapsulates everything you need to know about Donald Trump.
What he said, "America First!" What he meant, Me First!"
What he said, "America First!" What he meant, Me First!"
Well, this certainly puts this in a different light, whenever you are dealing with Trump, context is crucial. The smacks of getting his marching orders from Putin.
November 23, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Well, this certainly puts this in a different light, whenever you are dealing with Trump, context is crucial. The smacks of getting his marching orders from Putin.
Proof that we Midwesterners occasionally get things right.
November 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Proof that we Midwesterners occasionally get things right.
You know, not violent…
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
You know, not violent…
A friend sent me this today, I thought it was spot on.
November 18, 2025 at 11:49 PM
A friend sent me this today, I thought it was spot on.
Hang in there folks!!
November 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Hang in there folks!!
A word of caution about Trump’s “acquiescing to the release of the Epstein Files.”
He only did this because he was told that the House was going to demand the files by a veto proof majority & that the Senate would follow. So he is pretending this is his idea. 1/
He only did this because he was told that the House was going to demand the files by a veto proof majority & that the Senate would follow. So he is pretending this is his idea. 1/
November 18, 2025 at 5:45 AM
A word of caution about Trump’s “acquiescing to the release of the Epstein Files.”
He only did this because he was told that the House was going to demand the files by a veto proof majority & that the Senate would follow. So he is pretending this is his idea. 1/
He only did this because he was told that the House was going to demand the files by a veto proof majority & that the Senate would follow. So he is pretending this is his idea. 1/
If it is available at the bookstore, heartily recommend, “The Dog Who Followed The Moon,” by James Norbury. It is absolutely delightful!
November 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
If it is available at the bookstore, heartily recommend, “The Dog Who Followed The Moon,” by James Norbury. It is absolutely delightful!
Meanwhile over on the other site the crazy continues. I wish to emphasize that I am sharing this not because I think it's true but to indicate just how nuts this story is, almost as crazy as the fact that we have a guy who's at a minimum is covering up a pedophile ring sitting in the White House.
November 16, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Meanwhile over on the other site the crazy continues. I wish to emphasize that I am sharing this not because I think it's true but to indicate just how nuts this story is, almost as crazy as the fact that we have a guy who's at a minimum is covering up a pedophile ring sitting in the White House.
It is Caturday and the stretch would like you to know he is really done with politics.
November 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
It is Caturday and the stretch would like you to know he is really done with politics.
When it comes to covering everything associated with the Epstein case you need look no further than to follow Julie K. Brown. Here's her take on why the Biden admin did not release any of the Epstein files & a 🧵 on the latest releases. FWIW, she's spot on as always!
November 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
When it comes to covering everything associated with the Epstein case you need look no further than to follow Julie K. Brown. Here's her take on why the Biden admin did not release any of the Epstein files & a 🧵 on the latest releases. FWIW, she's spot on as always!
Check out the Three planets aligned!
November 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Check out the Three planets aligned!
A friend of mine took this shot off their dock outside of Kansas City at the lake! The Northern lights sure are something. We may see it again tonight go outside, look North just along the horizon, put your phone on time lapse 10 seconds worth should do it.
November 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A friend of mine took this shot off their dock outside of Kansas City at the lake! The Northern lights sure are something. We may see it again tonight go outside, look North just along the horizon, put your phone on time lapse 10 seconds worth should do it.
None, the answer is none.
The unspoken part of Bessent’s ‘answer can be found on Melania‘s coat.
The unspoken part of Bessent’s ‘answer can be found on Melania‘s coat.
November 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
None, the answer is none.
The unspoken part of Bessent’s ‘answer can be found on Melania‘s coat.
The unspoken part of Bessent’s ‘answer can be found on Melania‘s coat.
Bagley pretty much nails it.
November 11, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Bagley pretty much nails it.