@steveockerman.bsky.social
Progressive in politics, bonded to music, wrote ad copy to pay the bills. Greatest accomplishment is my two adult children: a girl who is an intense wonder and a boy with severe mental and physical issues. They've both shaped me into the man I am today.
Color me not shocked
Powell: "Inflation for goods has picked up, reflecting the effects of tariffs."
December 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Color me not shocked
On this Veterans Day, I honor the service of my father, and every other veteran. My father enlisted at 17, staying up all night bloating himself with bananas to make the minimum weight requirement. He served from 1944 to 1946 when Japan surrendered
November 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
On this Veterans Day, I honor the service of my father, and every other veteran. My father enlisted at 17, staying up all night bloating himself with bananas to make the minimum weight requirement. He served from 1944 to 1946 when Japan surrendered
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So, as I suspected, the police response to the shootings of Democratic elected officials in Minnesota was actually a complete disaster www.startribune.com/new-details-...
July 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
So, as I suspected, the police response to the shootings of Democratic elected officials in Minnesota was actually a complete disaster www.startribune.com/new-details-...
Criminal misuse of funds to round up more field workers, roofers, construction workers, gardeners ... They even go after Canadians!
These numbers for ice are insane
If the GOP reconciliation bill passes, ICE gets through FY2029:
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
June 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Criminal misuse of funds to round up more field workers, roofers, construction workers, gardeners ... They even go after Canadians!
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Roseville, MI” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Roseville, MI · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...
www.mobilize.us
June 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Roseville, MI” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
At the 100 days of Trump protest in Macomb County Michigan. There’s a strong turnout and it’s not scheduled to start for 40 minutes.
April 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
At the 100 days of Trump protest in Macomb County Michigan. There’s a strong turnout and it’s not scheduled to start for 40 minutes.
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We've reached the point in our descent into fascism where the Jewish governor's house getting firebombed on Passover by a guy trying to bash his head in with a sledgehammer is overshadowed by the story of the President saying he wants to build foreign gulags for US citizens.
April 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
We've reached the point in our descent into fascism where the Jewish governor's house getting firebombed on Passover by a guy trying to bash his head in with a sledgehammer is overshadowed by the story of the President saying he wants to build foreign gulags for US citizens.
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This was three months ago.
April 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
This was three months ago.
Truer words have never been spoken.
Put a tariff on golf equipment, see how long this bullshit lasts.
April 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Truer words have never been spoken.
I couldn't be happier for Michigan State University's Tom Izzo, the coolest coach in college sports.
March 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I couldn't be happier for Michigan State University's Tom Izzo, the coolest coach in college sports.
Excellent question.
The FAA approved another launch before the last crash investigation was completed — and it ended in another disaster.
Why is SpaceX getting a free pass from DOGE cuts? 🤔
Why is SpaceX getting a free pass from DOGE cuts? 🤔
March 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Excellent question.
Every day he does something to hurt or insult our veterans, our scientists, our farmers, our teachers, our disabled, our poor, our minorities, our allies, our economy, our respect around the world... He also finds plenty of time for golf.
February 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Every day he does something to hurt or insult our veterans, our scientists, our farmers, our teachers, our disabled, our poor, our minorities, our allies, our economy, our respect around the world... He also finds plenty of time for golf.
Go figure. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Many of Trump’s early actions are unpopular, Post-Ipsos poll finds
Reviews from Americans on President Donald Trump’s second term are mixed to negative, and 57 percent say he has exceeded his authority since taking office.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Go figure. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Testicles usually drop at around nine months of age.
Mike Pence’s took 65 years.
Mike Pence’s took 65 years.
February 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Testicles usually drop at around nine months of age.
Mike Pence’s took 65 years.
Mike Pence’s took 65 years.
What I read with my coffee early this morning. Just remember that everything good isn't easy, but it is worth fighting for.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...
United States Bill of Rights - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
What I read with my coffee early this morning. Just remember that everything good isn't easy, but it is worth fighting for.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...
Every morning since Jan 20, I wake up and wonder what fresh hell is going to emerge from the White House.
I knew it would be bad, but I didn't imagine it would be this bad, this fast.
I knew it would be bad, but I didn't imagine it would be this bad, this fast.
January 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Every morning since Jan 20, I wake up and wonder what fresh hell is going to emerge from the White House.
I knew it would be bad, but I didn't imagine it would be this bad, this fast.
I knew it would be bad, but I didn't imagine it would be this bad, this fast.
Sickening that this is necessary.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/bid...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/bid...
Biden preemptively pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley and Jan. 6 committee members
With just hours left of his presidency, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House Jan. 6 committee.
abcnews.go.com
January 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Sickening that this is necessary.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/bid...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/bid...
I'm playing music by Canadian artists today while keeping the TV off. There's so much to choose from:
Neil Young
Joni Mitchell
Leonard Cohen
Guess Who
Gordon Lightfoot
The Band
The Tragically Hip
Maybe I'll throw in some Rush, Sarah McLaughlan, Alanis Morisette and Barenaked Ladies.
Neil Young
Joni Mitchell
Leonard Cohen
Guess Who
Gordon Lightfoot
The Band
The Tragically Hip
Maybe I'll throw in some Rush, Sarah McLaughlan, Alanis Morisette and Barenaked Ladies.
January 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I'm playing music by Canadian artists today while keeping the TV off. There's so much to choose from:
Neil Young
Joni Mitchell
Leonard Cohen
Guess Who
Gordon Lightfoot
The Band
The Tragically Hip
Maybe I'll throw in some Rush, Sarah McLaughlan, Alanis Morisette and Barenaked Ladies.
Neil Young
Joni Mitchell
Leonard Cohen
Guess Who
Gordon Lightfoot
The Band
The Tragically Hip
Maybe I'll throw in some Rush, Sarah McLaughlan, Alanis Morisette and Barenaked Ladies.
I’m not hopeful that RFK Jr believes in science or feels shame in killing innocents
December 31, 2024 at 4:47 AM
I’m not hopeful that RFK Jr believes in science or feels shame in killing innocents
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This is so spot-on it’s scary.
December 29, 2024 at 5:46 PM
This is so spot-on it’s scary.
My son with severe special needs is home for the first time in a month due to illnesses. He can’t speak but he can laugh and that communicates far more than words. Love my boy.
December 15, 2024 at 5:34 PM
My son with severe special needs is home for the first time in a month due to illnesses. He can’t speak but he can laugh and that communicates far more than words. Love my boy.
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They own enough super yachts, islands, and politicians. TAX THE FUCKING BILLIONAIRES.
December 12, 2024 at 6:29 AM
They own enough super yachts, islands, and politicians. TAX THE FUCKING BILLIONAIRES.