Mike O’Driscoll
oddmike.bsky.social
Mike O’Driscoll
@oddmike.bsky.social
Writer, sceptic, cyclist.
Odd. I thought free speech was sacrosanct in America. I thought Kirk championed it and despised those who shut it fown. It seens not. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Several people fired after clampdown on speech over Charlie Kirk shooting
Teachers, firefighters and military personnel among those who lost jobs after posting their opinion on social media
www.theguardian.com
September 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Thanks for your vote of confidence…I guess?!

Unlike you, I’d actually be focused on the American people—the issues they’re facing, making sure folks have healthcare, and consulting with Congress before dropping bombs on another country.
June 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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If you’re zip-tying grandmas protesting losing health care maybe you’re not the good guys in the story?
June 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Always.
June 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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June 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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May 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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what these people mean is that they themselves will work hard to paint her as an extreme leftist and sabotage her chances because they prefer being ruled as subjects by Trump and his ghouls to AOC gaining power
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has emerged as one of the Democratic Party’s leading voices. But some worry she will turn off the centrist voters needed to win competitive races.
AOC Isn’t Ruling Anything Out, Including the White House
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s rise to prominence worries some Democrats who say the base is taking the wrong lessons from the 2024 election.
buff.ly
May 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Laura Loomer not thrilled about Swamp Force One ✈️
May 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The amount of Russian soldiers in this picture is how many are killed or wounded every three days
May 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Not that this needs to be said, but bribery out in the open is still bribery.
May 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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This
April 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Many products sold in the U.S. are made in El Salvador. In response to the El Salvador president’s statements today, we’re calling for an immediate boycott of all Salvadoran-made goods. Please help by listing any products or brands made in El Salvador in the comments below.
April 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Well, not sure how many golf fans here, but Rory just won the Masters and golf’s grand slam. Which is something.
April 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Highlights etc...

Brenda Pearce Larry Niven Spider Robinson Stephen Nemeth William Walling Robert Heinlein Robert Silverberg Albert E. Cowdrey R. A. Lafferty Anne McCaffrey Robert Reed John Kessel John Varley Wayne Wightman Gary Jennings Carolyn Ives Gilman @oddmike.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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BREAKING: The Department of Defense Inspector General has launched an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sharing secret attack plans against the Houthis using Signal.
April 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Brian Eno - what a hero

youtube.com/watch?v=hh7C...
Brian Eno perfectly explains selfishness of the super rich
YouTube video by Peeps
youtube.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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They have our business!
April 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Steve Earle and The Waterboys. A winning combination and a great opener for the new album.
April 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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❤ Liberal judge Susan Crawford wins in Wisconsin despite Nazi Elmo’s corrupt and criminal attempt to buy the election with millions of dollars.
April 2, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Been in Vietnam for the last month - so different and many fantastic and unexpected experiences - not least , encountering the energy and good humour of the young people. There’s an optimism among them that gives me hope for the country’s future, particularly given their recent history.
April 1, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Vaccines. 💪🏻💪🏻
And yet Joe Rogan puts guests on who say "Vaccines aren't actually responsible for the reduction in infectious diseases.”
March 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
So Turkish journalists maybe need to start posting here if Musk bows to Erdogan’s will.
Journalists among more than 1,100 arrested in Turkey crackdown
March 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Virginia Governor @GlennYoungkin (R) hearing it from the people
March 24, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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See, it's funny cuz it's true. 🤣

(also: #sad) 😞
March 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM