Steffn
@steffnw.bsky.social
Vietnam vet (USN) | retired engineer (FPGA specialist) | cofounder of HighGate and MorphICs (nope, neither made IPO) | hang glider pilot (max alt: 18K in the Owens) | solo, Sierra backpacker | staunchly anti-authoritarian | ❤️ ⛰️ 🏝️ 🐈 🦅 🌺
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@dahlialithwick.bsky.social In the Three Faces of Trumpism podcast, one view was Trumpism is simply effecting change as movements always have (e.g. FDR), so relax (my word, or maybe Stephen Miller's).
That's like saying 'the Earth has changed climate before, so, don't worry about tipping points.'
That's like saying 'the Earth has changed climate before, so, don't worry about tipping points.'
November 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
@dahlialithwick.bsky.social In the Three Faces of Trumpism podcast, one view was Trumpism is simply effecting change as movements always have (e.g. FDR), so relax (my word, or maybe Stephen Miller's).
That's like saying 'the Earth has changed climate before, so, don't worry about tipping points.'
That's like saying 'the Earth has changed climate before, so, don't worry about tipping points.'
And yet, and yet, the MAGAts still cling to Trump like flies on 💩
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
And yet, and yet, the MAGAts still cling to Trump like flies on 💩
This should be Musk's legacy. Not Tesla, not Space X, not Twitter/X, but that he destroyed so much of our democracy and countless lives.
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
This should be Musk's legacy. Not Tesla, not Space X, not Twitter/X, but that he destroyed so much of our democracy and countless lives.
Paul is "100% spot on..."
...except for the part about this being "the biggest issue that needs to be dealt with."
Trump's lawlessness, authoritarianism, tendency toward fascism, and overall disregard for democracy are bigger issues, imho.
...except for the part about this being "the biggest issue that needs to be dealt with."
Trump's lawlessness, authoritarianism, tendency toward fascism, and overall disregard for democracy are bigger issues, imho.
November 26, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Paul is "100% spot on..."
...except for the part about this being "the biggest issue that needs to be dealt with."
Trump's lawlessness, authoritarianism, tendency toward fascism, and overall disregard for democracy are bigger issues, imho.
...except for the part about this being "the biggest issue that needs to be dealt with."
Trump's lawlessness, authoritarianism, tendency toward fascism, and overall disregard for democracy are bigger issues, imho.
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Don’t give up America ⬇️
November 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Don’t give up America ⬇️
My backyard menagerie this morning
November 26, 2025 at 6:41 AM
My backyard menagerie this morning
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If you’re Canadian, there’s a simple way to avoid this:
*never, ever visit the USA.
Why give your money to a dictatorship that wants to destroy our economy so it can annex us?
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
*never, ever visit the USA.
Why give your money to a dictatorship that wants to destroy our economy so it can annex us?
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
U.S. to photograph Canadian travellers when they enter and exit at all land borders, airports | CBC News
The United States is expanding its facial identification program for travellers, with the goal of collecting images of non-U.S. citizens entering and exiting the country by all modes of transport.
www.cbc.ca
October 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
If you’re Canadian, there’s a simple way to avoid this:
*never, ever visit the USA.
Why give your money to a dictatorship that wants to destroy our economy so it can annex us?
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
*never, ever visit the USA.
Why give your money to a dictatorship that wants to destroy our economy so it can annex us?
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Being a Navy vet, I've wondered what I would do if given a questionable order. I suspect that much like civilians confronted by police with, "Do what I say, or be arrested," most us, not knowing the exact limits of law, would relent. It's worse for enlisteds, especially at sea.
The military is obeying orders to murder. WTF!
October 27, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Being a Navy vet, I've wondered what I would do if given a questionable order. I suspect that much like civilians confronted by police with, "Do what I say, or be arrested," most us, not knowing the exact limits of law, would relent. It's worse for enlisteds, especially at sea.
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Is Trump off his rocker? The evidence piles up.
October 27, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Is Trump off his rocker? The evidence piles up.
These are painfully excellent. But she's right: tolerable w/o actually hearing/seeing the old dotard.
Trump without Trump - You won't have to listen to his voice or see his face. This quote is 100% accurate and unedited. This is from his Rose Garden announcement on 10/21/25. Are there women inside? Third greatest president.
October 27, 2025 at 4:59 AM
These are painfully excellent. But she's right: tolerable w/o actually hearing/seeing the old dotard.
@karaswisher.bsky.social On a recent Pivot podcast you and Scott suggested the only reason Trump would build a 3-yr+ project like the ballroom was bc he intended to stay past '28.
It seems as or more likely he's building a legacy monument, and like a dog, marking territory.
It seems as or more likely he's building a legacy monument, and like a dog, marking territory.
October 27, 2025 at 4:43 AM
@karaswisher.bsky.social On a recent Pivot podcast you and Scott suggested the only reason Trump would build a 3-yr+ project like the ballroom was bc he intended to stay past '28.
It seems as or more likely he's building a legacy monument, and like a dog, marking territory.
It seems as or more likely he's building a legacy monument, and like a dog, marking territory.
Depths, its depths.
New depths of stupidity...
New depths of stupidity...
October 27, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Depths, its depths.
New depths of stupidity...
New depths of stupidity...
It should be fairly evident by now that MAGA is not the Party of Reagan.
And that they don't GAF about Ronnie's common sense or compassion.
And that they don't GAF about Ronnie's common sense or compassion.
October 27, 2025 at 4:35 AM
It should be fairly evident by now that MAGA is not the Party of Reagan.
And that they don't GAF about Ronnie's common sense or compassion.
And that they don't GAF about Ronnie's common sense or compassion.
ALL true, except possibly 'ruining farmers & ranchers': there is NO doubt he'll buy them off again with tariff proceeds (AKA our $).
Even MORE reason to remove him from office (and his ballroom from history).
Even MORE reason to remove him from office (and his ballroom from history).
He orders extrajudicial killings. He sent troops into our cities. He terrorizes citizens with ICE raids. He raised taxes without congressional approval. He has ruined American farmers and ranchers. He plans to starve the vulnerable. He demolished our house.
Remove him from office.
Remove him from office.
October 27, 2025 at 4:24 AM
ALL true, except possibly 'ruining farmers & ranchers': there is NO doubt he'll buy them off again with tariff proceeds (AKA our $).
Even MORE reason to remove him from office (and his ballroom from history).
Even MORE reason to remove him from office (and his ballroom from history).
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This video from Portland is a metaphor for what is going on in America. ICE trying so hard to get Americans to cross a line and if they don't, dragging them across the line and violently attacking.
October 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This video from Portland is a metaphor for what is going on in America. ICE trying so hard to get Americans to cross a line and if they don't, dragging them across the line and violently attacking.
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BREAKING: Letitia James has announced a Government portal for Videos and images of ICE Agents who may have committed crimes.
Please Use it and SHARE!
ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
Please Use it and SHARE!
ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
Federal Action Reporting Form
Federal Action Reporting Form Please use this form to share information regarding federal government action in New York state. Filing a complaint does not start
ag.ny.gov
October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
BREAKING: Letitia James has announced a Government portal for Videos and images of ICE Agents who may have committed crimes.
Please Use it and SHARE!
ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
Please Use it and SHARE!
ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
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October 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
While resisting, we need to prepare for the despot's desperation: invoking martial law to stymy the elections.
And if that happens, we need to be prepared for civil war.
And if that happens, we need to be prepared for civil war.
October 19, 2025 at 2:17 AM
While resisting, we need to prepare for the despot's desperation: invoking martial law to stymy the elections.
And if that happens, we need to be prepared for civil war.
And if that happens, we need to be prepared for civil war.
Australia stopped admission of criminals awhile ago; no need to let any in now.
October 19, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Australia stopped admission of criminals awhile ago; no need to let any in now.
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I know today is a big day for all of us.
Please however don’t let this slip away.
Please however don’t let this slip away.
October 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I know today is a big day for all of us.
Please however don’t let this slip away.
Please however don’t let this slip away.
But really, is it...?
October 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
But really, is it...?
Trump really doesn't know how to process his massive rejection from the No Kings rallies.
He's sounding pretty beaten down. Which means we gotta keep this up.
He's sounding pretty beaten down. Which means we gotta keep this up.
October 19, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Trump really doesn't know how to process his massive rejection from the No Kings rallies.
He's sounding pretty beaten down. Which means we gotta keep this up.
He's sounding pretty beaten down. Which means we gotta keep this up.
Obviously this is AI-generated since the windows aren't plywood and there are no fires.
October 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Obviously this is AI-generated since the windows aren't plywood and there are no fires.