Mike Palmer
@icengineer.bsky.social
Engineer, atheist, photographer, hiker, traveler
But just imagine Chris Cuomo and Andrew Giuliani joining forces! Truly a dream ticket!
December 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
But just imagine Chris Cuomo and Andrew Giuliani joining forces! Truly a dream ticket!
Trump has never been like the people who support him. He's never even bought his own groceries, so making life better is a foreign concept to him. But the biggest cheers at his rallies come when he blames other people, not for making life worse, but for stealing the better life his voters deserve.
December 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Trump has never been like the people who support him. He's never even bought his own groceries, so making life better is a foreign concept to him. But the biggest cheers at his rallies come when he blames other people, not for making life worse, but for stealing the better life his voters deserve.
You're about to enter the pharmaceutical and supplement advertising bracket. It's worse, and it will last the rest of your life.
December 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
You're about to enter the pharmaceutical and supplement advertising bracket. It's worse, and it will last the rest of your life.
So reminiscent of Rodrigo Duterte in Philippines, currently awaiting trial at the Hague for Crimes against Humanity related to extrajudicial killings during his war on drugs in Philippines.
I don't think he ever caught a drug smuggler; it was just an excuse to kill thousands of poor people.
I don't think he ever caught a drug smuggler; it was just an excuse to kill thousands of poor people.
December 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
So reminiscent of Rodrigo Duterte in Philippines, currently awaiting trial at the Hague for Crimes against Humanity related to extrajudicial killings during his war on drugs in Philippines.
I don't think he ever caught a drug smuggler; it was just an excuse to kill thousands of poor people.
I don't think he ever caught a drug smuggler; it was just an excuse to kill thousands of poor people.
Two thoughts:
First, "God will forgive me. That is his business." -- Heinrich Heine.
Second, Trump has no moral compass, and regularly talks to pastors and priests who tell him he was annointed by God. He's not smart enough to realize they only speak for themselves. FWIW, neither are they.
First, "God will forgive me. That is his business." -- Heinrich Heine.
Second, Trump has no moral compass, and regularly talks to pastors and priests who tell him he was annointed by God. He's not smart enough to realize they only speak for themselves. FWIW, neither are they.
December 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Two thoughts:
First, "God will forgive me. That is his business." -- Heinrich Heine.
Second, Trump has no moral compass, and regularly talks to pastors and priests who tell him he was annointed by God. He's not smart enough to realize they only speak for themselves. FWIW, neither are they.
First, "God will forgive me. That is his business." -- Heinrich Heine.
Second, Trump has no moral compass, and regularly talks to pastors and priests who tell him he was annointed by God. He's not smart enough to realize they only speak for themselves. FWIW, neither are they.
What rules of morality and legality to apply to them, Will? Laws don't enforce morality, and the best the courts can do today is show things down until they get to SCOTUS, which seems predisposed to rule in Trump's favor. What rules apply? Will SCOTUS agree? Cynical me can't see any light ahead...
December 1, 2025 at 6:24 AM
What rules of morality and legality to apply to them, Will? Laws don't enforce morality, and the best the courts can do today is show things down until they get to SCOTUS, which seems predisposed to rule in Trump's favor. What rules apply? Will SCOTUS agree? Cynical me can't see any light ahead...
Where did Face The Nation's 1.4% number come from? That does seem really low, but it would be unlike their research department to get a basic number like that wrong.
December 1, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Where did Face The Nation's 1.4% number come from? That does seem really low, but it would be unlike their research department to get a basic number like that wrong.
"I'm losing touch with reality and I'm almost out of blow
It's such a fine line... I hate to see it go..."
It's such a fine line... I hate to see it go..."
November 30, 2025 at 6:18 AM
"I'm losing touch with reality and I'm almost out of blow
It's such a fine line... I hate to see it go..."
It's such a fine line... I hate to see it go..."
True story: [*] When Jeff Bezos was looking for things to sell on the internet, books weren't the first choice. His first business was Amazon Cats, because it was so easy. They would just jump into the box, and didn't even try to escape when you closed the lid.
[*] Narrator: It's not true.
[*] Narrator: It's not true.
November 30, 2025 at 2:31 AM
True story: [*] When Jeff Bezos was looking for things to sell on the internet, books weren't the first choice. His first business was Amazon Cats, because it was so easy. They would just jump into the box, and didn't even try to escape when you closed the lid.
[*] Narrator: It's not true.
[*] Narrator: It's not true.
No, they are the boundary separating a government that has become barbaric from a civilized society.
November 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
No, they are the boundary separating a government that has become barbaric from a civilized society.
there, still in the hearts of so many who came here following that promise. In spite of everything they endure here, they still believe. They still have hope. They still dream.
I'm thankful for everyone who continues to believe in us. May we always strive to live up to their hopes and dreams. 4/4
I'm thankful for everyone who continues to believe in us. May we always strive to live up to their hopes and dreams. 4/4
November 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
there, still in the hearts of so many who came here following that promise. In spite of everything they endure here, they still believe. They still have hope. They still dream.
I'm thankful for everyone who continues to believe in us. May we always strive to live up to their hopes and dreams. 4/4
I'm thankful for everyone who continues to believe in us. May we always strive to live up to their hopes and dreams. 4/4
dreams. Even Trump and his MAGA followers can't dislodge that vision.
My takeaway from your story and all the Filipinos I know is that the enduring promise of this nation remains the slow progress that has gradually made us better. Even if it's hard for us to see from the inside, it's still 3/
My takeaway from your story and all the Filipinos I know is that the enduring promise of this nation remains the slow progress that has gradually made us better. Even if it's hard for us to see from the inside, it's still 3/
November 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
dreams. Even Trump and his MAGA followers can't dislodge that vision.
My takeaway from your story and all the Filipinos I know is that the enduring promise of this nation remains the slow progress that has gradually made us better. Even if it's hard for us to see from the inside, it's still 3/
My takeaway from your story and all the Filipinos I know is that the enduring promise of this nation remains the slow progress that has gradually made us better. Even if it's hard for us to see from the inside, it's still 3/
and hope for so many years, in a country that must have seemed so often to hate them.
I traveled to Philippines a few months ago, and was amazed that despite our president and our fucked up politics, everyone I talked to still viewed this as still the land of opportunity, a place of hopes and 2/
I traveled to Philippines a few months ago, and was amazed that despite our president and our fucked up politics, everyone I talked to still viewed this as still the land of opportunity, a place of hopes and 2/
November 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
and hope for so many years, in a country that must have seemed so often to hate them.
I traveled to Philippines a few months ago, and was amazed that despite our president and our fucked up politics, everyone I talked to still viewed this as still the land of opportunity, a place of hopes and 2/
I traveled to Philippines a few months ago, and was amazed that despite our president and our fucked up politics, everyone I talked to still viewed this as still the land of opportunity, a place of hopes and 2/
I've read your July 4 post every year for the past few years, and this year it seems just as relevant today, and every other day. I don't know any of the Filipinos you wrote about, who served in WWII, but have always been amazed that they continued to believe 1/
www.popehat.com/p/the-fourth...
www.popehat.com/p/the-fourth...
The Fourth Of July, Rethought
Can Any Nation So Conceived Long Endure?
www.popehat.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I've read your July 4 post every year for the past few years, and this year it seems just as relevant today, and every other day. I don't know any of the Filipinos you wrote about, who served in WWII, but have always been amazed that they continued to believe 1/
www.popehat.com/p/the-fourth...
www.popehat.com/p/the-fourth...
I didn't used to think corporations were people, either.
November 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I didn't used to think corporations were people, either.
It's amazing to think that the Ellisons think this is the direction news should go.
November 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
It's amazing to think that the Ellisons think this is the direction news should go.
Felon f**king a melon!
My heart goes out to the melon.
My heart goes out to the melon.
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Felon f**king a melon!
My heart goes out to the melon.
My heart goes out to the melon.
You bet! World Dryer was protecting us from "the hazards of disease" back in the days when America was Great and we all shared paper towels with strangers in public restrooms to maximize usage of each towel.
November 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
You bet! World Dryer was protecting us from "the hazards of disease" back in the days when America was Great and we all shared paper towels with strangers in public restrooms to maximize usage of each towel.
But if they combined it with a promise to get rid of Daylight Saving Time, well, then you have a winning campaign!
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
But if they combined it with a promise to get rid of Daylight Saving Time, well, then you have a winning campaign!
My 96 year old mom still rails about "planned obsolescence" as the reason nothing lasts for decades any more. Device hoarding, is simply expecting that any durable good you buy, from cars to door knobs, should last the rest of your life.
November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
My 96 year old mom still rails about "planned obsolescence" as the reason nothing lasts for decades any more. Device hoarding, is simply expecting that any durable good you buy, from cars to door knobs, should last the rest of your life.
I wonder what Putin thought of Obama?
November 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I wonder what Putin thought of Obama?
I was expecting Trump on a Stump, but what's this? Hater on a Grater?
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I was expecting Trump on a Stump, but what's this? Hater on a Grater?
I am so tempted to say You should be replaced with Your, and see what happens...
November 25, 2025 at 7:33 AM
I am so tempted to say You should be replaced with Your, and see what happens...
Replace the sign. Add a new one:
ICE SIGN STEAL HAPPENED HERE.
STOP THE STEAL. FUCK ICE.
ICE SIGN STEAL HAPPENED HERE.
STOP THE STEAL. FUCK ICE.
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Replace the sign. Add a new one:
ICE SIGN STEAL HAPPENED HERE.
STOP THE STEAL. FUCK ICE.
ICE SIGN STEAL HAPPENED HERE.
STOP THE STEAL. FUCK ICE.