Vern 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦🇬🇱🇩🇰🇵🇦
@vern-b.bsky.social
Air Force veteran, former technology worker. Trying to stay optimistic in these disturbing times.
In spirit of the season…
Martin Kerr - God Rest Ye Merry Billionaires (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Martin Kerr
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
In spirit of the season…
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🇨🇦 If you are a Canadian who still wants to travel to the US, you may want to put that thought aside.
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
December 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🇨🇦 If you are a Canadian who still wants to travel to the US, you may want to put that thought aside.
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
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Another large-scale immigration enforcement operation appears to be underway in North Carolina, focusing on the Research Triangle and Triad area, according to immigrant advocacy group Siembra NC. Here's what we know: ncnewsline.com/2025/12/05/i... by @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol
ICE agents once again operating in North Carolina, activists say, including arrests in Durham • NC Newsline
Another large-scale ICE operation appears to be underway in North Carolina, focusing on the Triangle and Triad areas, according to Siembra NC.
ncnewsline.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Another large-scale immigration enforcement operation appears to be underway in North Carolina, focusing on the Research Triangle and Triad area, according to immigrant advocacy group Siembra NC. Here's what we know: ncnewsline.com/2025/12/05/i... by @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol
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“Be careful. The U.S. might sell you out.”
🇺🇦💥 BREAKING: France & Germany Just Told Ukraine “Don’t Trust the U.S.” — And That Should Terrify Every Democracy on Earth
A leaked call with Zelenskyy just shattered 75 years of transatlantic certainty.
deanblundell.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
“Be careful. The U.S. might sell you out.”
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I think the people of North Carolina don't want a yes-man in the Senate.
December 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I think the people of North Carolina don't want a yes-man in the Senate.
Once upon a time, the U.S. looked down our nose at those adversaries that copied U.S. military technology. Now we are the ones copying other countries’ technology.
US sets up one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East after reverse-engineering Iranian drone
Having faced continuous drone attacks by Iran and its proxies over the last two years, the US military is responding by standing up its first one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East — and usi...
www.yahoo.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Once upon a time, the U.S. looked down our nose at those adversaries that copied U.S. military technology. Now we are the ones copying other countries’ technology.
ICE/CBP have arrived in the Raleigh/Durham area where I live. Earlier today, before I learned of their arrival, I went for a walk in an upscale neighborhood that typically is abuzz with the noise of construction and lawn maintenance workers, most of them Hispanic. It was remarkably quiet today.
November 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
ICE/CBP have arrived in the Raleigh/Durham area where I live. Earlier today, before I learned of their arrival, I went for a walk in an upscale neighborhood that typically is abuzz with the noise of construction and lawn maintenance workers, most of them Hispanic. It was remarkably quiet today.
Anyone surprised that they just make s**t up.
Fox News’ Masked ‘Antifa Whistleblower’ Looks Suspiciously Similar to Its ‘Former Mexican Mafia Member’
Jesse Watters interviewed an "Antifa whistleblower" who looked suspiciously similar to a "former Mexican Mafia member" he interviewed in 2023.
www.yahoo.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Anyone surprised that they just make s**t up.
No need to say more…
October 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
No need to say more…
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This is creepy…
October 6, 2025 at 12:41 AM
This is creepy…
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WATCH: James Comey responds to Trump indictment in new video: "I'm not afraid."
September 26, 2025 at 12:24 AM
WATCH: James Comey responds to Trump indictment in new video: "I'm not afraid."
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September 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Something is up…
Pentagon to limit journalists’ access unless they agree not to publish certain information — POLITICO
The unprecedented move is the strongest action yet in restricting how reporters cover the country’s largest federal agency.
apple.news
September 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Something is up…
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Promise tariffs ⟶ faff around ⟶ announce tariffs ⟶ pause tariffs ⟶ promise deals ⟶ court rules tariffs illegal ⟶ appeal ⟶ court order stayed ⟶ make no deals ⟶ 90 days expires ⟶ delay tariffs again ⟶ announce tariffs again ⟶ appeals court rules tariffs illegal again ⟶ you are here
August 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Promise tariffs ⟶ faff around ⟶ announce tariffs ⟶ pause tariffs ⟶ promise deals ⟶ court rules tariffs illegal ⟶ appeal ⟶ court order stayed ⟶ make no deals ⟶ 90 days expires ⟶ delay tariffs again ⟶ announce tariffs again ⟶ appeals court rules tariffs illegal again ⟶ you are here
I’d caution Canadians to be on the lookout for the same type of thing.
Denmark Summons U.S. Envoy Over Covert Greenland Operation
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen reacted with anger to reports of a U.S. influence operation in Greenland.
time.com
August 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I’d caution Canadians to be on the lookout for the same type of thing.
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FDA approves fall Covid shots, but with new restrictions.
If you don’t qualify under the new restrictions, insurance might not cover the vaccine. Cost without insurance is approximately $40.
If you don’t qualify under the new restrictions, insurance might not cover the vaccine. Cost without insurance is approximately $40.
FDA approves fall Covid shots, but with new restrictions
The new restrictions may affect what insurers cover for people who don’t qualify for the updated Covid shots.
www.nbcnews.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
FDA approves fall Covid shots, but with new restrictions.
If you don’t qualify under the new restrictions, insurance might not cover the vaccine. Cost without insurance is approximately $40.
If you don’t qualify under the new restrictions, insurance might not cover the vaccine. Cost without insurance is approximately $40.
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What happens when governments meddle with official statistics?
Here's a terrific piece from the former head of Greece's statistical system, outlining just how badly it can distort economic and political life.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/o... (gift link)
Here's a terrific piece from the former head of Greece's statistical system, outlining just how badly it can distort economic and political life.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/o... (gift link)
Opinion | I’ve Seen What Happens When a Country Messes With Data. America, Beware. (Gift Article)
Tampering with official statistics leads to bad situations.
www.nytimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
What happens when governments meddle with official statistics?
Here's a terrific piece from the former head of Greece's statistical system, outlining just how badly it can distort economic and political life.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/o... (gift link)
Here's a terrific piece from the former head of Greece's statistical system, outlining just how badly it can distort economic and political life.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/o... (gift link)
Was the Air Force Chief of Staff fired because he opposed using ICBM modernization funds to pay $400M for Trump's "free" Qatari jet? Or fired because Biden appointed him?
Hegseth’s Pentagon purge goes from bad to worse as the Air Force’s chief of staff exits — MSNBC
Earlier this year, five former defense secretaries condemned the Pentagon’s military leadership purge as “reckless.” It has only gotten worse since.
apple.news
August 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Was the Air Force Chief of Staff fired because he opposed using ICBM modernization funds to pay $400M for Trump's "free" Qatari jet? Or fired because Biden appointed him?
Was my 28 years of military service all in vain?
Angelica (@angelicaplat)
DHS needs to be held accountable! YOU KNOW WHAT YOU signed up for! YOU ARE AGAINST THE PEOPLE!
substack.com
August 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Was my 28 years of military service all in vain?
These residents were doing essentially what I was doing yesterday with friends.
LetsGetIntoIt2025 (@letsgetintoit2025)
These DC friends and neighbors were hanging out on their property, behind a gate, having cocktails.
The police broke down the front door - no warrant - no probable cause.
Then after causing trauma...
substack.com
August 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
These residents were doing essentially what I was doing yesterday with friends.