Sid Olufs
@sidster7.bsky.social
Professor Emeritus (Latin for not no more) of politics at Pacific Lutheran. 39 years there, 4 at U of Montana before that. Teaching tai chi these days, including sword and cane. Appreciative of the many smart and caring people on BlueSky.
Yeah, I keep up online, but when the print copy arrives the general vibe comes through. Most depressing issue I can remember. And here’s me, low on whiskey.
December 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Yeah, I keep up online, but when the print copy arrives the general vibe comes through. Most depressing issue I can remember. And here’s me, low on whiskey.
Sound familiar?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
December 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Sound familiar?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
And, OK, this has to end the series. Everyone agrees this guy was a Dick.
December 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
And, OK, this has to end the series. Everyone agrees this guy was a Dick.
Yes, Another Dick Pic!
December 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Yes, Another Dick Pic!
You want another Dick Pic? Of course not, but….
December 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
You want another Dick Pic? Of course not, but….
Here is yet ANOTHER Dick Pic
December 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Here is yet ANOTHER Dick Pic
Here’s another Dick Pic
December 14, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Here’s another Dick Pic
not a shrill critic, at least, about this.
December 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
not a shrill critic, at least, about this.
Read the Wiki page on the Gestapo. We have done the same thing here.
December 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Read the Wiki page on the Gestapo. We have done the same thing here.
In case the “Abolish ICE and CBP, start over with trained professionals who respect the rule of law” isn’t convincing, here is a middle ground….
December 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
In case the “Abolish ICE and CBP, start over with trained professionals who respect the rule of law” isn’t convincing, here is a middle ground….
They still don’t have a union. Been three years now.
December 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
They still don’t have a union. Been three years now.
Need some help here….
December 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Need some help here….
I am Outraged at this disparagement of all alcoholics!
December 3, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I am Outraged at this disparagement of all alcoholics!
Cut away the nonessential, and what’s left is the truth.
With thanks to Robert Reich.
With thanks to Robert Reich.
December 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Cut away the nonessential, and what’s left is the truth.
With thanks to Robert Reich.
With thanks to Robert Reich.
The amateurs doing foreign and security policies are a real danger.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
November 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The amateurs doing foreign and security policies are a real danger.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...