Hoban Washburne
@truegradient.bsky.social
Space, football and freedom: I will not trade any of them
"Just wondering how many folks in the Pentagon are cool with the fact that the enemy is no longer Russia or China but non-Trumpy Americans."
Unfortunately, I think we're all about to find out.
Unfortunately, I think we're all about to find out.
September 7, 2025 at 12:28 AM
"Just wondering how many folks in the Pentagon are cool with the fact that the enemy is no longer Russia or China but non-Trumpy Americans."
Unfortunately, I think we're all about to find out.
Unfortunately, I think we're all about to find out.
I guess low rates instead of premium? I would imagine they're trying to encourage the re-population with Russian transplants.
July 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I guess low rates instead of premium? I would imagine they're trying to encourage the re-population with Russian transplants.
Great to hear @mikeduncan.bsky.social perspective. I have been a big fan since his podcast The History of Rome, which I re-listen to every once in a while (yes... the entire thing. Wonderful).
July 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Great to hear @mikeduncan.bsky.social perspective. I have been a big fan since his podcast The History of Rome, which I re-listen to every once in a while (yes... the entire thing. Wonderful).
Couldn't agree more. Thanks for the link.
July 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Couldn't agree more. Thanks for the link.
Much better than the previous Pope
July 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Much better than the previous Pope
Midterms?!?! How cute...
July 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Midterms?!?! How cute...
Next time he visits Israel or Saudi Arabia, he better hopes the Houthis don't get a shot at him, because that bird has no defences.
May 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Next time he visits Israel or Saudi Arabia, he better hopes the Houthis don't get a shot at him, because that bird has no defences.
Time for you to come back to BSky and post on a great day! Congratulations for democracy's victory!!!
May 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Time for you to come back to BSky and post on a great day! Congratulations for democracy's victory!!!
"Decision by the Turkish side"? Isn't the reason Moscow's airspace restrictions for the parade?
May 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
"Decision by the Turkish side"? Isn't the reason Moscow's airspace restrictions for the parade?
Don't trust a word coming out of Kellogg's mouth, he has spread a lot of BS about the war and Ukraine.
Call me when something actually happens, like real new sanctions against Russia or meaningful support for Ukraine. Talk is cheap.
Call me when something actually happens, like real new sanctions against Russia or meaningful support for Ukraine. Talk is cheap.
May 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Don't trust a word coming out of Kellogg's mouth, he has spread a lot of BS about the war and Ukraine.
Call me when something actually happens, like real new sanctions against Russia or meaningful support for Ukraine. Talk is cheap.
Call me when something actually happens, like real new sanctions against Russia or meaningful support for Ukraine. Talk is cheap.
Bottom line: you can't build a "stupid to English" translator.
I hope one day we will all see his true relationship with Poo-tin, but I doubt it.
I hope one day we will all see his true relationship with Poo-tin, but I doubt it.
May 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Bottom line: you can't build a "stupid to English" translator.
I hope one day we will all see his true relationship with Poo-tin, but I doubt it.
I hope one day we will all see his true relationship with Poo-tin, but I doubt it.
What is that 100% tariff applied to? Ticket sales? Production cost? Total revenue over years? Probably nobody knows.
Also, what happens with movies already in post-production?Costs are baked in, filming is complete and now they should basically get canned b/c they will be a net loss.
Also, what happens with movies already in post-production?Costs are baked in, filming is complete and now they should basically get canned b/c they will be a net loss.
May 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
What is that 100% tariff applied to? Ticket sales? Production cost? Total revenue over years? Probably nobody knows.
Also, what happens with movies already in post-production?Costs are baked in, filming is complete and now they should basically get canned b/c they will be a net loss.
Also, what happens with movies already in post-production?Costs are baked in, filming is complete and now they should basically get canned b/c they will be a net loss.
Your translator is malfunctioning... mine says it's all made up BS, quite simply.
May 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Your translator is malfunctioning... mine says it's all made up BS, quite simply.
Exactly what it is. But he's also the type that would like to see only westerns and 1950s war movies made. The guy still lives in his childhood (or a twisted version of his dysfunctional upbringing).
May 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Exactly what it is. But he's also the type that would like to see only westerns and 1950s war movies made. The guy still lives in his childhood (or a twisted version of his dysfunctional upbringing).
I don't think the majority of Americans truly understand the generational damage to our relationship. Trump could be removed tomorrow and the mistrust would still remain. It's like being betrayed by a family member on crack, even if he recovers you never fully trust him again.
May 5, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I don't think the majority of Americans truly understand the generational damage to our relationship. Trump could be removed tomorrow and the mistrust would still remain. It's like being betrayed by a family member on crack, even if he recovers you never fully trust him again.
Waltz has been really bad, in any normal administration he would have left right after the Signal scandal. But in this one, he's one of the more sane ones...
Wong is clearly capable, but if you associate yourself with a bunch of lunatics, this is what you get.
JD Vance is celebrating.
Wong is clearly capable, but if you associate yourself with a bunch of lunatics, this is what you get.
JD Vance is celebrating.
May 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Waltz has been really bad, in any normal administration he would have left right after the Signal scandal. But in this one, he's one of the more sane ones...
Wong is clearly capable, but if you associate yourself with a bunch of lunatics, this is what you get.
JD Vance is celebrating.
Wong is clearly capable, but if you associate yourself with a bunch of lunatics, this is what you get.
JD Vance is celebrating.
Well, Putin is not wrong... Trump will take any excuse to go back to praise him (his default position). If for nothing else, just to show he was right about Putin seeking peace.
April 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Well, Putin is not wrong... Trump will take any excuse to go back to praise him (his default position). If for nothing else, just to show he was right about Putin seeking peace.
And for a brief moment, long ago, I thought Kellogg could be good news to Ukraine... That's how stupid I am.
Dividing Ukraine as if it was the defeated Nazi Germany... If I was Zelenskyy I would boot him out of the country and never allow him back.
Dividing Ukraine as if it was the defeated Nazi Germany... If I was Zelenskyy I would boot him out of the country and never allow him back.
April 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
And for a brief moment, long ago, I thought Kellogg could be good news to Ukraine... That's how stupid I am.
Dividing Ukraine as if it was the defeated Nazi Germany... If I was Zelenskyy I would boot him out of the country and never allow him back.
Dividing Ukraine as if it was the defeated Nazi Germany... If I was Zelenskyy I would boot him out of the country and never allow him back.
I'm waiting for the IMF approving a bailout package for the US.
April 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I'm waiting for the IMF approving a bailout package for the US.
Waiting for the announcement that he scored 34 under-par and 5 hole-in-one at Mar-a-Lago. Like Kim Jong-Il back in the day. And it would be more on his lane.
April 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Waiting for the announcement that he scored 34 under-par and 5 hole-in-one at Mar-a-Lago. Like Kim Jong-Il back in the day. And it would be more on his lane.
... and now I check @sciguyspace.bsky.social on Twitter and he added the danger to JPL.
Sorry, not my country but I have to ask: WTF ARE YOU DOING WITH THE US??? ARE YOU ON CRACK OR SOMETHING???
Sorry, not my country but I have to ask: WTF ARE YOU DOING WITH THE US??? ARE YOU ON CRACK OR SOMETHING???
April 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
... and now I check @sciguyspace.bsky.social on Twitter and he added the danger to JPL.
Sorry, not my country but I have to ask: WTF ARE YOU DOING WITH THE US??? ARE YOU ON CRACK OR SOMETHING???
Sorry, not my country but I have to ask: WTF ARE YOU DOING WITH THE US??? ARE YOU ON CRACK OR SOMETHING???
What a catastrophe. This is almost dystopian.
While reading the article I thought "well, it will not pass Congress anyway". Then I got to the last line about impoundment and my heart sank.
While reading the article I thought "well, it will not pass Congress anyway". Then I got to the last line about impoundment and my heart sank.
April 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
What a catastrophe. This is almost dystopian.
While reading the article I thought "well, it will not pass Congress anyway". Then I got to the last line about impoundment and my heart sank.
While reading the article I thought "well, it will not pass Congress anyway". Then I got to the last line about impoundment and my heart sank.
I'm shocked they haven't proclaimed yet that Trump had a 34-under-par run of golf (including 5 hole-in-ones) in Mar-a-Lago, alla Kim Il-Sung.
April 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I'm shocked they haven't proclaimed yet that Trump had a 34-under-par run of golf (including 5 hole-in-ones) in Mar-a-Lago, alla Kim Il-Sung.
How did they go through the earthworks? It would take a while to dig a passage through, all the while exposed to enemy fire and drones. When Ukr attempted this in the 2023 counteroffensive, that was a big obstacle. Did Ukr develop some new tactic?
April 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
How did they go through the earthworks? It would take a while to dig a passage through, all the while exposed to enemy fire and drones. When Ukr attempted this in the 2023 counteroffensive, that was a big obstacle. Did Ukr develop some new tactic?
Great interview.
Columbus didn't land on America's coasts in the Santa Maria, b/c there was no port. They anchored the ship in the bay and used a rowing boat to reach the coast.
Same concept as "Starboat" is to Starship arriving to Mars.
Columbus didn't land on America's coasts in the Santa Maria, b/c there was no port. They anchored the ship in the bay and used a rowing boat to reach the coast.
Same concept as "Starboat" is to Starship arriving to Mars.
April 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Great interview.
Columbus didn't land on America's coasts in the Santa Maria, b/c there was no port. They anchored the ship in the bay and used a rowing boat to reach the coast.
Same concept as "Starboat" is to Starship arriving to Mars.
Columbus didn't land on America's coasts in the Santa Maria, b/c there was no port. They anchored the ship in the bay and used a rowing boat to reach the coast.
Same concept as "Starboat" is to Starship arriving to Mars.