Bob Poortinga
@rppoor.bsky.social
A skeptical old fart with an attitude. Retired IT professional and tech geek. Gardener, gearhead, tennis player, and amateur radio operator. Diehard liberal who fears for the future of our country. #Bloomington, IN
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In many cases, not just passing them off for childcare, but completely surrendering them for their upbringing.
November 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
In many cases, not just passing them off for childcare, but completely surrendering them for their upbringing.
Trump just can't let go of wanting to seek revenge against Jack Smith, Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Dr. Fauci, and others that Biden pre-emptively pardoned. It's eating him up inside.
November 29, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Trump just can't let go of wanting to seek revenge against Jack Smith, Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Dr. Fauci, and others that Biden pre-emptively pardoned. It's eating him up inside.
9) Drink early and often. Take a long nap after the meal and blame it on tryptophan in the turkey.
November 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
9) Drink early and often. Take a long nap after the meal and blame it on tryptophan in the turkey.
I've heard more than one declare "Trump has given us secure borders."
November 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I've heard more than one declare "Trump has given us secure borders."
Yes, but Congress cannot prosecute this crime. A criminal referral would have to be made to Bondi's DOJ for prosecution. And they would probably ignore it.
November 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Yes, but Congress cannot prosecute this crime. A criminal referral would have to be made to Bondi's DOJ for prosecution. And they would probably ignore it.
Incompetence is the one defining trait of the Trump administration. Thank goodness for that.
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Incompetence is the one defining trait of the Trump administration. Thank goodness for that.
And he's blaming Gov. Mike Braun, the biggest Trump brown noser in politics. Another example of Trump's throwing a loyal supporter under the bus when it suits him.
November 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
And he's blaming Gov. Mike Braun, the biggest Trump brown noser in politics. Another example of Trump's throwing a loyal supporter under the bus when it suits him.
Here's my January 2021 version.
November 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Here's my January 2021 version.
And let's not forget he was the guy who pushed for torturing our prisoners.
November 9, 2025 at 6:53 AM
And let's not forget he was the guy who pushed for torturing our prisoners.
It's a done deal. As soon as they're done negotiating her pay off, an announcement will be forthcoming.
October 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It's a done deal. As soon as they're done negotiating her pay off, an announcement will be forthcoming.
And these are the same people who scream about "stolen valor."
October 9, 2025 at 4:47 AM
And these are the same people who scream about "stolen valor."
How soon we forget.
www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-...
www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-...
U.S. says Russia funded media company that paid right-wing influencers millions for videos
The Justice Department charged two Russian nationals who worked for RT, a media outlet funded and controlled by the Russian government.
www.cbsnews.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
How soon we forget.
www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-...
www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-...
I, as a citizen, find the silence and stoicism of the flag officers comforting. The message they're sending is "We are serious people doing a serious job. We took an oath to defend the Constitution, and we will do everything in our power to fulfill it."
October 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I, as a citizen, find the silence and stoicism of the flag officers comforting. The message they're sending is "We are serious people doing a serious job. We took an oath to defend the Constitution, and we will do everything in our power to fulfill it."
This is going to be a practical application of the old axiom: It's generally better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.
September 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This is going to be a practical application of the old axiom: It's generally better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.
This is good news. If any of the command staff had doubts about Trump's fitness to lead, an hour long, unhinged rant by his Orangeness will surely put those doubts to rest, and give them pause if Trump orders something stupid or unlawful.
September 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This is good news. If any of the command staff had doubts about Trump's fitness to lead, an hour long, unhinged rant by his Orangeness will surely put those doubts to rest, and give them pause if Trump orders something stupid or unlawful.
Who paid him off and how much did he get?
September 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Who paid him off and how much did he get?
It's the MAGA equivalent of "I am Spartacus" but they have no idea of the genesis of the saying. But it's easy, cute, trendy, and meaningless. Perfect for MAGA.
September 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It's the MAGA equivalent of "I am Spartacus" but they have no idea of the genesis of the saying. But it's easy, cute, trendy, and meaningless. Perfect for MAGA.
No more self awareness than a dog licking his ass on a public sidewalk.
September 23, 2025 at 3:42 AM
No more self awareness than a dog licking his ass on a public sidewalk.
If your only tool is a hammer, things are going to get broken. The GOP has the majority. They shouldn't need the cooperation of Democrats.
September 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
If your only tool is a hammer, things are going to get broken. The GOP has the majority. They shouldn't need the cooperation of Democrats.
Brought to you by the same people who called Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Democrats, in general, evil.
September 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Brought to you by the same people who called Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Democrats, in general, evil.
That's the last thing a redneck says before he commits suicide. Coincidence?
September 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
That's the last thing a redneck says before he commits suicide. Coincidence?
"one death is tragedy, a million deaths is a statistic" -- attributed to Joseph Stalin
September 16, 2025 at 1:07 AM
"one death is tragedy, a million deaths is a statistic" -- attributed to Joseph Stalin
And read this as well for a followup.
www.wheresyoured.at/requiem-for-...
www.wheresyoured.at/requiem-for-...
Requiem for Raghavan
Last week, Prabhakar Raghavan was relieved of duty as Senior Vice President of Search, becoming Google's "Chief Technologist."
An important rule to follow with somebody's title in Silicon Valley is ...
www.wheresyoured.at
September 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
And read this as well for a followup.
www.wheresyoured.at/requiem-for-...
www.wheresyoured.at/requiem-for-...
If you want an in depth answer to "why google sucks", read this:
www.wheresyoured.at/the-men-who-...
www.wheresyoured.at/the-men-who-...
The Man Who Killed Google Search
Wanna listen to this story instead? Check out this week's Better Offline podcast, "The Man That Destroyed Google Search," available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts....
www.wheresyoured.at
September 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
If you want an in depth answer to "why google sucks", read this:
www.wheresyoured.at/the-men-who-...
www.wheresyoured.at/the-men-who-...