@skippytheelder.bsky.social
History buff, Vincent Price fan, lover of apocalyptic fiction, and a failed botanist. Collecting postage stamps since 1972.
"The best plan is to profit from the folly of others." Pliny the Elder
"The best plan is to profit from the folly of others." Pliny the Elder
Pinned
Just found out that my spirit animal is an Opposum. A mean, elderly, somewhat disheveled OPPOSUM - with diabetes. If I am honest, it explains a lot. It's like my entire life has somehow been validated. #spiritanimal #Opposum
Reposted
Nature Begins Reclaiming Chuck Grassley
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Nature Begins Reclaiming Chuck Grassley
Reposted
To the physicians out there, it's too little too late. Your previous silence had contributed to the single most significant back slide of the medical profession in centuries. Hope you're proud to be such a disappointment to those who came before you in what once was an honored profession.
America’s leading physician groups are now openly defying RFK Jr.
US vaccine consensus has officially shattered.
(www.vox.com/health/45922...)
US vaccine consensus has officially shattered.
(www.vox.com/health/45922...)
America’s leading physician groups are now openly defying RFK Jr.
US vaccine consensus has officially shattered.
www.vox.com
September 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
To the physicians out there, it's too little too late. Your previous silence had contributed to the single most significant back slide of the medical profession in centuries. Hope you're proud to be such a disappointment to those who came before you in what once was an honored profession.
Reposted
Reposted
I saw my first ICE attack — 4 unmarked black SUVs with blue lights flashing, w three house painters cuffed on the side of a highway they'd backed up for 30 minutes in both directions — and I can tell you this much: I will die hating these people, and I will spend the rest of my life ruining theirs.
August 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I saw my first ICE attack — 4 unmarked black SUVs with blue lights flashing, w three house painters cuffed on the side of a highway they'd backed up for 30 minutes in both directions — and I can tell you this much: I will die hating these people, and I will spend the rest of my life ruining theirs.
That is the stupidest thing I have seen in a while. Don't get me wrong, if you want to do really stupid things, go head with your bad self. I don't give a crap. Just don't come around crying with your hand out for money. Do stupid things, you get horrible prizes.
i do not understand suing a dairy because you made the unwise decision to purchase and consume raw milk www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2...
Mother sues Florida dairy farm, claims she lost fetus after raw milk led to bacterial infection
A New Smyrna Beach dairy farm was named in a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she lost her fetus after falling ill while caring for her toddler who became sick after drinking raw, unpasteurized mil...
www.clickorlando.com
August 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
That is the stupidest thing I have seen in a while. Don't get me wrong, if you want to do really stupid things, go head with your bad self. I don't give a crap. Just don't come around crying with your hand out for money. Do stupid things, you get horrible prizes.
Reposted
A message for the most “transparent Administration” in history:
Release the Epstein files.
Release the Epstein files.
August 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
A message for the most “transparent Administration” in history:
Release the Epstein files.
Release the Epstein files.
Feds say Nebraska GDP shrunk more than 6% in early 2025, led by ag • Nebraska Examiner share.google/6yfSf65fkaRN...
I wonder how long before Nebraska's GOP asks for another handout from the federal government? It is pretty obvious that Nebraska perfers socialism over capitalism. #Nebraska
I wonder how long before Nebraska's GOP asks for another handout from the federal government? It is pretty obvious that Nebraska perfers socialism over capitalism. #Nebraska
Feds say Nebraska GDP shrunk more than 6% in early 2025, led by ag • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska tied with Iowa for the largest losses of Gross Domestic Product in the first quarter of 2025, of 6.1%, according to federal report.
share.google
August 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Feds say Nebraska GDP shrunk more than 6% in early 2025, led by ag • Nebraska Examiner share.google/6yfSf65fkaRN...
I wonder how long before Nebraska's GOP asks for another handout from the federal government? It is pretty obvious that Nebraska perfers socialism over capitalism. #Nebraska
I wonder how long before Nebraska's GOP asks for another handout from the federal government? It is pretty obvious that Nebraska perfers socialism over capitalism. #Nebraska
Reposted
Alan Dershowitz Sues Farmers Market Vendor For Refusing To Sell Him Child
Alan Dershowitz Sues Farmers Market Vendor For Refusing To Sell Him Child
WEST TISBURY, MA—Following through on his threat of legal action, civil liberties lawyer Alan Dershowitz confirmed Monday that he had filed a lawsuit against a Martha’s Vineyard farmers market vendor for refusing to sell him a child. “This is an affront to the principles of the free market,” said the 86-year-old attorney, who can be […]
theonion.com
August 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Alan Dershowitz Sues Farmers Market Vendor For Refusing To Sell Him Child
Reposted
August 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Reposted
An unarmed veteran was attacked from behind, sustaining injuries and being dragged into a Portland ice building.
August 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
An unarmed veteran was attacked from behind, sustaining injuries and being dragged into a Portland ice building.
Reposted
Navarro clearly cut to many econ classes. Sad, really. I am sure his parents felt cheated when their son graduated dumber than when he started.
NAVARRO: Are tariffs price hikes or tax cuts? I say they're tax cuts
EISEN: I mean, many economists would say they are tax hikes because ultimately a consumer will pay for some of those increased prices
NAVARRO: Most economists just don't agree with us. Who has credibility here?
EISEN: I mean, many economists would say they are tax hikes because ultimately a consumer will pay for some of those increased prices
NAVARRO: Most economists just don't agree with us. Who has credibility here?
August 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Navarro clearly cut to many econ classes. Sad, really. I am sure his parents felt cheated when their son graduated dumber than when he started.
Reposted
My FAVORITE‼️ 🎃 👻 🎃 👻
August 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
My FAVORITE‼️ 🎃 👻 🎃 👻
Reposted
I’ve been paying into Social Security since I was 17. It was not a donation, so when the time comes — b*tch better have my money.
#HandsOffOurSocialSecurity
Don’t let anyone fool you into thinking the only fix is making it harder to get. Lift the cap, and it stays solvent.
#HandsOffOurSocialSecurity
Don’t let anyone fool you into thinking the only fix is making it harder to get. Lift the cap, and it stays solvent.
August 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I’ve been paying into Social Security since I was 17. It was not a donation, so when the time comes — b*tch better have my money.
#HandsOffOurSocialSecurity
Don’t let anyone fool you into thinking the only fix is making it harder to get. Lift the cap, and it stays solvent.
#HandsOffOurSocialSecurity
Don’t let anyone fool you into thinking the only fix is making it harder to get. Lift the cap, and it stays solvent.
Again, every single Rupublican voter is a shit stick. My only hope is to live long enough to every single Republican I know get a big does of KAMA.
The republican party just keeps lowering the bar
August 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Again, every single Rupublican voter is a shit stick. My only hope is to live long enough to every single Republican I know get a big does of KAMA.
Reposted
The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
August 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
Reposted
Funny how that works.
August 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Funny how that works.
Our Republic died a little more today. It is a shame that our elected leaders in Congress - Independents, Democrats, and Republicans - let the Republic just slip away. #Republic
August 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Our Republic died a little more today. It is a shame that our elected leaders in Congress - Independents, Democrats, and Republicans - let the Republic just slip away. #Republic
Reposted
Reposted
Trump Deploys National Guard To Press Conference For Standing Ovation theonion.com/trump-d...
August 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump Deploys National Guard To Press Conference For Standing Ovation theonion.com/trump-d...
Reposted
Alan Dershowitz Sues Farmers Market Vendor For Refusing To Sell Him Child
Alan Dershowitz Sues Farmers Market Vendor For Refusing To Sell Him Child
WEST TISBURY, MA—Following through on his threat of legal action, civil liberties lawyer Alan Dershowitz confirmed Monday that he had filed a lawsuit against a Martha’s Vineyard farmers market vendor ...
theonion.com
August 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Alan Dershowitz Sues Farmers Market Vendor For Refusing To Sell Him Child
Reposted
Reposted
Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have theonion.com/watchdo...
Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have
WASHINGTON—Describing the shift as a troubling indicator for the health of the nation’s system of governance, watchdog group Freedom House published a report Wednesday downgrading the United States from a democracy to whatever political system lobsters have. “Persistent executive overreach and erosion of civil liberties mean that America now looks less like a traditional federal […]
theonion.com
August 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have theonion.com/watchdo...
Instead of calling it fake science, let's call it what it really is: Republican & Evangelical made up shit. "Shit Science" seems to fit quite nicely. #RFKsBrain
How RFK Jr. Mastered Fake Science—and Screwed Us in the Process
www.thebulwark.com/p/rfk-jr-ken...
www.thebulwark.com/p/rfk-jr-ken...
How RFK Jr. Mastered Fake Science—and Screwed Us in the Process
He’s Making America Great Again—for lethal pathogens.
www.thebulwark.com
August 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Instead of calling it fake science, let's call it what it really is: Republican & Evangelical made up shit. "Shit Science" seems to fit quite nicely. #RFKsBrain