Fred A. Smith
f-allen.bsky.social
Fred A. Smith
@f-allen.bsky.social
79-yo retired physician & clinical teacher (Int.Med, Palltv care, Bioethics). Married, 2 adult children. Ally>DEI, public health, affordable housing, migrants seeking better life. DON’T ask me to send$ or invest (crypto,Forex,gold…).
I used to dismiss flag-waving patriotism with Samuel Johnson's remark in 1775: ""Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel." But I feel like the true patriot now, trying to defend the US Constitution - along with principled conservatives like Luz Cheney & virtually all Democratic legislators.
January 23, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Bloomberg.com reports on endorsements, donations & neutrality among 52 billionaires with net worth >$7B. Brooks' remark is flippant & non-instructive. Judge for yourself.
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
The Billionaires Backing Trump and Harris
The richest Americans have so far given more to Trump than to Harris in the 2024 presidential election campaign.
www.bloomberg.com
January 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Correction: TEN-yo dog. Why does 2 have to be next to 1 on QWERTY?
January 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I tell myself they're frantically working on it gets closer to FB functionality. They have a very meager product for desktop use. I'd prefer to type, but have to tap out messages on iPhone instead. But i think it will get there. Mark Cuban seems to be a real booster.
January 11, 2025 at 6:17 AM
“And he has refused to rake his forests’ floors….”
January 9, 2025 at 5:38 AM
If Musk prefers apartheid, he should return to an under-the-radar corner of South África. Maybe there’s a deserted island he could buy and cosplay 1950s Verwoerd there.
January 9, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Don’t you mean the ‘60s?
January 4, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Do doctors offer any insight? Makes this retired internist thinks of paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, which could cause these symptoms. Treating it can reduce symptoms and lower the risk of blood clots. Diagnosis by EKG - either typical office strip or “Holter monitor” worn for 2 or more days.
January 3, 2025 at 6:01 AM
3rd reply attempt.
I think some little kids from our apartments made this one, which my dog and I encountered one morning.
January 2, 2025 at 5:27 AM
No, I discovered it while walking my dog. My apartment has nearly 400 units, and there are lots of kids of all ages. I suspect some littler ones put this together.
January 2, 2025 at 5:25 AM