Fred Sampson
@wfreds.bsky.social
Retired technical writer, ex-IBM, moved to France, had several strokes, now in an EHPAD (retirement home) in Montpellier. Interests in science, art, literature, film, music. Influenced by Frank Zappa, Richard Feynman, Groucho Marx, Rocky & Bullwinkle.
Say what?
June 15, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Say what?
With Trump’s love for projection, we should assume that he’s hiding something serious.
May 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
With Trump’s love for projection, we should assume that he’s hiding something serious.
Flash: U.S. President renames Cinco de Mayo to Victory Over Mexico Day, announces 200% tariff on tequila, mezcal.
May 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Flash: U.S. President renames Cinco de Mayo to Victory Over Mexico Day, announces 200% tariff on tequila, mezcal.
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Dolphins join surfers at Ricon Beach, California.
May 3, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Dolphins join surfers at Ricon Beach, California.
I love flamingos!
March 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I love flamingos!
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On this #PresidentsDay and every day
February 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
On this #PresidentsDay and every day
The goal.
February 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The goal.
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OMG. It’s February?
February 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
OMG. It’s February?
Does His Orangeness seriously believe that signing an Executive Order makes something true?
January 31, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Does His Orangeness seriously believe that signing an Executive Order makes something true?
So, all this Canada/Greenland/Panama/Gulf of Mexico nonsense is just distraction—misdirection—from some other plan, right? What are we missing?
January 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
So, all this Canada/Greenland/Panama/Gulf of Mexico nonsense is just distraction—misdirection—from some other plan, right? What are we missing?
They don’t mention religion; but violence against immigrants doesn’t seem very Christian (or Jewish, or Buddhist, or…) to me.
New survey: 26% of participants believe the government should be allowed to use violence to stop unauthorized #immigration—rising to 54% among those identifying as extremely conservative. A scholar unpacks the findings: https://buff.ly/4fPDV19 (William McCorkle @cofcharleston.bsky.social)
Nearly 54% of extreme conservatives say the federal government should use violence to stop illegal immigration
For many Americans, stricter immigration policy is not enough. Many would justify civilian and government violence against immigrants to seal the southern US border.
buff.ly
January 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
They don’t mention religion; but violence against immigrants doesn’t seem very Christian (or Jewish, or Buddhist, or…) to me.
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Resist!
Fight for marginalized communities!
Be brave.
Don't fall into the trap of attacking others, or ignoring intolerance towards others.
Neutrality is complicity.
Fight for marginalized communities!
Be brave.
Don't fall into the trap of attacking others, or ignoring intolerance towards others.
Neutrality is complicity.
January 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Resist!
Fight for marginalized communities!
Be brave.
Don't fall into the trap of attacking others, or ignoring intolerance towards others.
Neutrality is complicity.
Fight for marginalized communities!
Be brave.
Don't fall into the trap of attacking others, or ignoring intolerance towards others.
Neutrality is complicity.
I Go Pogo!
“Deck Us All With Boston Charley” is my kind of Xmas song.
“Deck Us All With Boston Charley” is my kind of Xmas song.
December 18, 2024 at 3:30 PM
I Go Pogo!
“Deck Us All With Boston Charley” is my kind of Xmas song.
“Deck Us All With Boston Charley” is my kind of Xmas song.
I saw a report yesterday of the same phenomenon near Temecula.
You know what’s of importance to national security in Temecula?
Nothing.
This is just a hyped up distraction from people who never look up from their iPhones.
You know what’s of importance to national security in Temecula?
Nothing.
This is just a hyped up distraction from people who never look up from their iPhones.
Authorities in New Jersey have since last month been flooded with reports of drones dotting the night sky, sometimes in groups and without any apparent purpose, above the most densely populated state in the country. on.ft.com/4gyxWyv
December 15, 2024 at 10:26 AM
I saw a report yesterday of the same phenomenon near Temecula.
You know what’s of importance to national security in Temecula?
Nothing.
This is just a hyped up distraction from people who never look up from their iPhones.
You know what’s of importance to national security in Temecula?
Nothing.
This is just a hyped up distraction from people who never look up from their iPhones.
Likewise.
@sayshell.bsky.social
I'm going to start a new policy for myself when it comes to followers. If you have 0 posts, 0 replies, and nada in your bio, I am going to block the act.
Don't take it personally, as I see this rule as 1 to keep myself safe.
It'll also keep the bots to a min.
I'm going to start a new policy for myself when it comes to followers. If you have 0 posts, 0 replies, and nada in your bio, I am going to block the act.
Don't take it personally, as I see this rule as 1 to keep myself safe.
It'll also keep the bots to a min.
December 14, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Likewise.
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Wait, wait, WAIT — RFK Jr.’s lawyer has petitioned the government to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine?!?!
Are you fucking kidding me?!?
Are you fucking kidding me?!?
December 13, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Wait, wait, WAIT — RFK Jr.’s lawyer has petitioned the government to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine?!?!
Are you fucking kidding me?!?
Are you fucking kidding me?!?
A criminal court judge would demand evidence that he’s attending AA meetings. Senators can do the same.
With full respect to those struggling with alcoholism, Pete Hegseth saying he would stop drinking if confirmed as Defense Secretary is simply disqualifying. If it wasn’t a problem, he wouldn’t have to say that. If it is, we can’t afford someone struggling to stay sober leading our military. Period!
December 6, 2024 at 9:51 AM
A criminal court judge would demand evidence that he’s attending AA meetings. Senators can do the same.
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For every nominee who gets rejected, he’ll nominate someone worse, until he gets a Cabinet by default.
Donald trump is making these cabinet nominations in a way that says he's not taking it seriously at all, almost like he's just picking names out of a hat.
Regardless of party affiliation, we should be VERY concerned that he's appointing unqualified idiots in almost every area.
Regardless of party affiliation, we should be VERY concerned that he's appointing unqualified idiots in almost every area.
December 4, 2024 at 10:26 AM
For every nominee who gets rejected, he’ll nominate someone worse, until he gets a Cabinet by default.
Dear President Macron,
Don’t let him in.
Merci.
Don’t let him in.
Merci.
Notice to the World. I hope the security sucks. In addition he is a fucking convicted felon so if you don’t allow felons fuck him. Kick him the fuck out. Send his stupid ass to Hungary so he can have a circle jerk with Orban, Musk and Putin.
President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to travel to Paris this weekend to attend the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in what would be his first trip abroad since the November election.
December 3, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Dear President Macron,
Don’t let him in.
Merci.
Don’t let him in.
Merci.
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John Dean says Biden should pardon literally everyone Trump vowed to target when he returns to the White House. This includes those who investigated Trump—including Robert Mueller, Jack Smith and their teams—as well as “all on Trump’s enemies list.” However, I don’t agree Biden should pardon Trump.
John Dean Reveals 1 Biden Move That Could Doom Trump's 'Revenge' Plot
The Watergate figure said the president could "take the wind" out of Trump's plans for revenge and retribution with a stroke of his pen.
www.huffpost.com
December 2, 2024 at 6:53 PM
John Dean says Biden should pardon literally everyone Trump vowed to target when he returns to the White House. This includes those who investigated Trump—including Robert Mueller, Jack Smith and their teams—as well as “all on Trump’s enemies list.” However, I don’t agree Biden should pardon Trump.
Wow. Stunning.
Inside the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral – in pictures
Inside the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral – in pictures
First look at the Gothic building, which has been undergoing extensive restoration work since a devastating fire in 2019. The French president has praised the reconstruction effort during a visit to the cathedral just days before its official reopening…
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Wow. Stunning.