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Menno
@menno.bsky.social
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Bad Pacifist, passable writer.

Meritocracy is a myth. Tolerance is a peace treaty, not a suicide pact. American was never great, but it's over now.

He/Him
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Hey @support.bsky.team I'm seeing a weird bug in skeets where if they're in my timeline the last word or two.

The first picture is the timeline view, the second picture is when I click into it.
Skeet from Chantal James where last word is cut off. Text of skeet Housing First approaches to homelessness, that prioritize getting a stable roof over people's heads before addressing trauma from the streets & other issues, prove to lead to long term stability. Rounding every homeless person up for forced mental health care which is incarceration is not the Full skeet from Chantal James. It is not cut off. Housing First approaches to homelessness, that prioritize getting a stable roof over people's heads before addressing trauma from the streets & other issues, prove to lead to long term stability. Rounding every homeless person up for forced mental health care which is incarceration is not the way!
November 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
menno.bsky.social
Yeah, I think I've perfected my Manhattan recipe.
A picture of a Manhattan in a Martini glass. There are three cherries in the glass. Behind the glass is an out of focus black and white photo of city hall in Philly. Ingredients for Manhattan Barrell foundation bourbon Averna amaro Triple sec Luxadaro cherries Aztec bitters Espresso bitters
November 11, 2025 at 2:20 AM
menno.bsky.social
Fresh paint makes it feel more like mine.
Before and after picture of walls. Before picture shows a two tone wall design. The top is a red flower wallpaper. The bottom is a deep red paint. There is cherry trim. The second picture is the same room but a different spot. The cherry trim is still there, and this wall has a cherry French door. The wall is a deep warm green on top and bottom
November 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
menno.bsky.social
Let them eat cake
Walter, my dog, dressed as a mailman
November 1, 2025 at 12:23 AM
menno.bsky.social
Like, their first post bragging about the power of their ideas is how close the LOSS of their supported candidate was.
Image of a map Headline: How can Democrats put “Safe Republican” seats into play? Body copy: In 2022, a former independent named Adam Frisch ran as a big-tent Democrat in Colorado’s 3rd District and came within just 546 votes of defeating Lauren Boebert — all without a prayer from the pundits and a dime from the national party committees. Here’s how he did it.
October 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
menno.bsky.social
Someone discovered he can watch outside from inside
Walter, a dog, standing on back two legs looking out window
September 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
menno.bsky.social
Sure, why not. (Dozens of us meme)
Music Ask 1. A song you like with a color in the title 2. A song you like with a number in the title 3. A song that reminds you of summertime 4. A song that reminds you of someone you would rather forget about 5. A song that needs to be played LOUD 6. A song that makes you want to dance 7. A song to drive to 8. A song about drugs or alcohol 9. A song that makes you happy 10. A song that makes you sad 11. A song that you never get tired of 12. A song from your preteen years 13. One of your favorite 80's songs 14. A song that you would love played at your wedding 15. A song that is a cover by another artist 16. One of your favorite classical songs 17. A song that would sing a duet with on karaoke 18. A song from the year that you were born 19. A song that makes you think about life 20. A song that has many meanings to you 21. A favorite song with a person's name in the title 22. A song that moves you forward 23. A song that you think everybody should listen to 24. A song by a band you wish were still together 25. A song by an artist no longer living 26. A song that makes you want to fall in love 27. A song that breaks your heart 28. A song by an artist with a voice that you love 29. A song that you remember from your childhood 30. A song that reminds you of yourself
September 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
menno.bsky.social
Inspired by @jamellebouie.net , my new profile picture is one I got a friend to make me a few years back.
A blue Muppet with an orange nose, glasses, and a cream colored shirt holding a mug of coffee
September 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
menno.bsky.social
Tonight Walter went for it and tried some Horchata.

Old dogs don't learn new tricks, they just lose inhibitions apparently.
Walter, a dog, licking up Horchata from a cup that's sitting on a TV tray. Walter is standing on the couch behind the tray.
August 29, 2025 at 11:24 PM
menno.bsky.social
A meme that shows two things. The first is "average Phillies game" which shows a graph of how Phillies fans spend most of the game assuming they'll lose. The second section shows "average John kruk B plot" showing a clip of a cow, him batting, a volcano, and slowest Virginia The next panel is Kruk saying "and that's how I found out what tiktok is" and next to him the other announcer says "1 ball, 1 strike by wheeler"
August 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
menno.bsky.social
Celebrating the death of a shitty man with an excellent drink.

Black Manhattan

-2 parts still Austin cask strength rye
-.5 part coffee amaro
-.5 part sweet vermouth
-Dash of bitters
-Luxadaro cherry syrup
-2 cherries
Picture of a black Manhattan in a Martini glass
August 22, 2025 at 12:02 AM
menno.bsky.social
Ain't no way I'm putting these near an icebox @ggold328.bsky.social
Plums sitting in a bowl on the table
August 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
menno.bsky.social
Removing user because dog piling is bad but wanted to respond:

I'm glad that Newsome is trolling Trump. We need people to piss him off and highlight the duplicity in his actions.

BUT

Dude would be a terrible president on the merits and that needs to be front and center.
Why does everyone praising Newsom feel the need to add that that they don't especially like him? There's a freaking rapist in the WH and fascism is taking root. We need someone with cajones, smarts, and the willingness to harness power. It's not a popularity contest, people.
August 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
menno.bsky.social
Told you I know my meat @ggold328.bsky.social
A pasty ass man in a light orange shirt posing with a piece of bacon on a stick at a farmers market. Yes I did this intentionally.
August 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
menno.bsky.social
This is Walter, a rescue from Alabama adopted as a "Retriever mix" but definitely has some hound in him. He's 100% certified lovable derp though.
A dog standing in a door frame with a goofy grin. He is a black dog with a graying snout and a white patch on his chest and neck. He has a bandana that is all coffee themed.
August 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
menno.bsky.social
Remember what we declared independence from.
A black hat with a hand drawn crown crossed out in white. The hat is from the band "Doomtree" from their No Kings album. The hat is sitting on top of an American Flag.
July 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
menno.bsky.social
Sure let's return to norms
General Sherman of the union army, USA civil war. He is wearing his uniform with his right hand inside it.
July 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
menno.bsky.social
A baby on a play mat doing tummy time. There is a black lab snooting her head as she smiles at the camera
June 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
menno.bsky.social
I found the druid
A picture of a tree. There is a single branch taller than the rest of the tree sticking up in the air
April 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
menno.bsky.social
Now that's a keyboard. (Really happy with how this came out)
Picture of a mode sonnet, a 75% custom mechanical keyboards. It has cream and brown keycaps with a walnut strip at the top. Below it is a walnut wrist wrest with two acacia strips along the top.
April 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
menno.bsky.social
Friend got me a heroforge gift card for my birthday and I saw there was a mount option and we'll.. I made me and my best friend
A miniature of a blond haired man in a red shirt and jeans. He's holding a coffee cup triumphantly and riding a black dog across gray stone.
April 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
menno.bsky.social
Messing around with my phone screen again like I'm back on the OG Droid. Links a WIP but enjoying it.
Screenshot of a minimalist home screen on an android phone. The wallpaper is a night sky. The time and weather are at the top. On the left side is a series of text links that say "YNAB, ToDoIst, calculator, discord, balatro, bluesky, reddit, and work" . On the right side are a series of small icons that also launch apps
March 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM
menno.bsky.social
When heroforge said you could ride a dog. There was only one thing I could do. #nerdlings
A miniature of a person in a red shirt and blue jeans holding a mug of coffee aloft. They are riding a black dog
March 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
menno.bsky.social
Highlighting is just something I don't understand. Still relatively happy, even if it still has a lot of work I need to do.

One more in the unit, might try dry brushing the highlights
Rest view of a Eliminator from Warhammer 40k, painted in purple and black standing on unpainted sand. Front view of Eliminator from Warhammer 40k, painted in purple and black. He is holding a big double barrelled flamethrower
March 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2024/10...
Swing voters believe that Harris is more compassionate (+25), mentally and physically competent (+20), moderate (+19), intelligent (+6), and enjoyable to listen to (+5) — and better at fighting for the working class (+23), respecting democracy (+18), fighting for people like them (+12), working across the aisle (+11), and being the candidate of the future (+7) — than Trump. Meanwhile, they believe that Trump is more patriotic (+31), extreme (+26), dangerous (+21), experienced (+17), and charismatic (+13) — and better at standing up to “woke” culture (+19), being the “law and order” candidate (+19), having a clear vision for the country (+12), and protecting our freedoms (+9) — than Harris.
February 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM