OlDude82

@OlDude82@mstdn.party

Banner: F-105F Wild Weasel over North Vietnam 1968. Been there; done that. I took this picture

Avitar: Caricature of old, bald man looking askance. Me! I created it long ago

College @ MissStateUniv;
20 years USAF (320 combat missions);
Soccer (20 yr player, 15 yr coach, once retail store owner);
Past Dir of FL Adoption Reunion Registry;
Computer Professional (consultant, developer, Sr. Software Engineer - data storage/access);
Angler (bass tournaments, now just fishing)
Thoroughly RETIRED

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marcelias, to random
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    OlDude82,

    @marcelias

    "... questions about the justices' ethics and the institution's credibility linger. ..."

    "Linger"? Really? What is going on in the justice system & in the SCOTUS in particular, is outrageous and infuriating.

    I absolutely love the work that you and your team do in the courtrooms of this country, but your choice of words in this post seem to undermine the righteous anger of those of us in this country who, as I KNOW you do, actually CARE about moral compass in our government

    georgetakei, to random

    Absolutely outrageous.

    https://www.comicsands.com/gymnastic-ireland-black-gymnast-mother-2665754715.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=infeed&utm_campaign=linkprogram

    OlDude82,

    @georgetakei

    Yes, it is. Only ... when I first saw it I thought it had occurred somewhere in the American SE. I thought, "Damn MAGAs!"

    And then as I read on and realized that the incident had occurred in Ireland, I was first shocked, then saddened that White Supremacy is such a world-wide affliction. I guess that, in reality, it came to America on the Mayflower, from its European roots

    georgetakei, to random

    The senior senator of my home state of California, Dianne Feinstein, has passed away at age 90. She was a trailblazer and a leading advocate for an assault weapons ban. May she rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing.

    OlDude82,

    @georgetakei

    Sadly I wish I could agree with your sentiment, but Senator Feinstein's refusal to step down rather than run for re-election in her last two terms has tarnished her legacy and damaged the ability of the Democratic Party to deal with the existential challenges facing the US this past decade. In particular, it will now not be possible to get even one single judicial appointment for the remainder of this administration's current term.

    Litzz11, to random
    @Litzz11@mastodon.world avatar

    Apparently some crazy Nashville religious nuts delivered a box of Christian books to the Wilson County Board of Education and basically demanded the books be put in school libraries or threatened to sue.

    OlDude82,

    @Litzz11 Religious fundamentalist INVENTED grooming. It is literally part of the dogma of evangelical churches.

    StillIRise1963, to random
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    I went to Walgreens to get a Covid booster and a flu shot. Got the booster, not the flu shot. They wouldn't take my insurance and told me to go to CVS.

    OlDude82,

    @Frances_Larina @StillIRise1963

    "Healthcare Insurance" is the biggest scam to ever be perpetuated

    GooseTheCat, to random
    @GooseTheCat@progressivecafe.social avatar

    I don't have to read the article to know why Republicans are not also calling for Menendez to resign. People in glass houses…

    https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2023/09/27/congress/menendez-senate-gop-resign-new-jersey-00118472

    OlDude82,

    @GooseTheCat
    Republicans see absolutely NOTHING wrong with taking a few bribes. I expect the majority of them are thinking that Menendez is "small-potatoes"

    scottspeaking, to random

    Cassidy Hutchinson seems so naive.

    Why does Hutchinson believe that most Republicans will change their minds after everything that has happened so far?

    Why is Hutchinson still a member of the Republican Party that supports this?

    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/26/cassidy-hutchinson-trump-republicans-rachel-maddow

    OlDude82,

    @LaNaehForaday @KimPerales @scottspeaking

    In my opinion the intel community was riddled with agents who, like "conservatives" everywhere, were coming to realize that their "way of life" (read: white privilege) was going down the drain if they didn't help put the GOP back into power. So, that's what they did

    Some_Emo_Chick, to random
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    Very easy

    OlDude82,

    @Some_Emo_Chick
    Well, when DJT embraces it you can be pretty sure that it's a scam

    JamesGleick, to random
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    The idea that Trump knows how to dress … https://mastodon.social/@dangillmor/111122594280480482

    OlDude82,

    @JamesGleick
    That cretin is not even bright enough to hire a toff to get him set up

    RickiTarr, to random
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    I'm thinking about Mastodon in a wide view, in the world of social media, this feels a little outsider, while at the same time it also feels like it might be the future. So, let's talk about it!
    What do you get out of Mastodon?
    Why are you here?
    How has it compared with your other social media experiences?
    What do you see for the future of Mastodon?
    What do you want to see?
    And basically anything else about it you want to say about Mastodon.
    LET'S TALK!

    OlDude82,

    @RickiTarr
    I was never very "social media" oriented back in the early days of the internet. I got into a scrap with the creater of AOL & was booted, and didn't participate in any forums until the advent of FB. I was successful in using that medium to keep in contact with many of my extended family & old acquaintances, but it became intolerable during the runup to the 2016 election, and I deleted my account the day tRump was announced the "winner" of the Presidency.

    (More in next reply ...)

    OlDude82,

    @RickiTarr

    ... I subsequently created an account at Twitter & enjoyed several years of interacting with people all over the world, building a small 3K account that was fun & rewarding. Then came EM. I deleted that account & removed my data last year. Since then I have have found an entirely satisfactory home here on mstdn.party where I follow about 1.4k accounts. I find that I get almost zero hateful interactions, and when I do, I generally outlast them in the ensuing exchange. It's home!

    br00t4c, to random
    @br00t4c@mastodon.social avatar

    Analysis: During Pandemic, Debt Collection Industry Spent $2M While Lobbying Against Fixes to Medical Debt Credit Problems

    https://accountable.us/analysis-during-pandemic-debt-collection-industry-spent-2m-while-lobbying-against-fixes-to-medical-debt-credit-problems/

    OlDude82,

    @br00t4c
    The entire US medical system rides on the greatest scam ever pushed onto the American public - medical insurance. You have to look no further than Senator Rick Scott to see the results of our bilking by the

    georgetakei, to random

    It's not hard to take him down but still, very satisfying!

    https://secondnexus.com/shapiro-miller-automatic-voter-registration?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=infeed&utm_campaign=linkprogram

    OlDude82,

    @georgetakei
    Stephen Miller is a cockroach with the same kind of guarantee of immortality. You just can't get rid of the breed

    OlDude82, to random

    is a HERO. She went to jail for you and me - so that we Americans would KNOW how tRump had been installed into the White House rather than fairly elected.

    Why has Joe Biden failed to ? She is still prevented from travel outside of Texas & has a nightly curfew.

    should be celebrated and decorated. and give her a medal

    https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/reality-winner-imprisoned-leaking-classified-report-calls-case-trump-i-rcna46683

    Skepticat, to random
    @Skepticat@mstdn.social avatar

    If you're not overwhelmed, you're not paying attention.

    OlDude82,

    @Skepticat
    100% SPOT ON!!! That's what I tried to tell my therapist last week but she wants me to be an ostrich

    georgetakei, to random

    It’s always the interns and assistants, isn’t it? One of Trump's aides, Molly Michael, has told federal investigators that the former president wrote notes and "to-do" lists on the back of classified documents, including documents used to brief him on calls with foreign leaders or other international matters.

    And when Trump heard the FBI wanted to interview Michael last year, Trump allegedly told her, "You don't know anything about the boxes."

    Nothing suspicious at all about that, right?

    I wonder if she’ll be called to testify by Jack Smith down in Florida.

    OlDude82,

    @georgetakei

    Not if tRumps lawyers succeed in delaying trial until 2025 as they obviously are attempting to do.

    raymondpert, to random

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    OlDude82,

    @raymondpert
    I agree with the "at least" part. How about 76%?

    RickiTarr, to random
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    I Thought It Was About Time For Another Movie Question!

    What is a movie that is great, but you only need to watch it once?

    OlDude82,

    @7sleepersmusic @RickiTarr
    It's amazing how differently people can view the process of watching movies. In my 83 years I have probably watched less than a handful of movies twice. I have NEVER watched a movie 3 times. Once I've seen it, I've seen it. I feel no need to ever see it again. My son & daughter-in-law, on the other hand, buy movies and watch them repeatedly. I just don't get it
    🤷‍♂️

    mentallyalex, to random
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    You are a 4 star General. Why do you have to be such a shattered fragile ego terrified of being seen as weak?

    You are too old to be this childish.

    OlDude82,

    @mentallyalex

    Out of context, this is meaningless. Is it a response to someone I have blocked?

    georgetakei, to random

    Yesterday was our 15th wedding anniversary. Time flies when you're spending it with the person you love. Happy anniversary, Bradder. ❤️

    OlDude82,

    @georgetakei

    61 for me & the love of my life on September 30th. Love makes the world go round

    georgetakei, to random

    Maybe he should have phoned home.
    https://www.comicsands.com/mexico-maussan-alien-mummy-memes-2665437442.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=infeed&utm_campaign=linkprogram

    OlDude82,

    @georgetakei

    "...But in any case, those definitely turned out to be fakes made from the remains of mummified children, and animal bones like llama skulls."

    StillIRise1963, to random
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    NOT telling the citizens about GOP treason from Trump and McConnell makes Mitt Romney the OPPOSITE of a hero. Culpable.

    OlDude82,

    @StillIRise1963

    Absolutely 100% spot-on!
    👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

    spennington, to random

    DeSantis took undisclosed private flights and lodging through wealthy donors

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/09/14/ron-desantis-private-flights/

    OlDude82,

    @spennington
    Of COURSE he did. He is a Republican. They think it would be stupid to turn down graft. It is literally who they are

    br00t4c, to random
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    Mitt Romney Was Paying $5,000 a Day to Protect His Family from His Party's Voters

    https://www.politicususa.com/2023/09/14/mitt-romney-was-paying-5000-a-day-to-protect-his-family-from-his-partys-voters.html

    OlDude82,

    @br00t4c
    And yet ... he REMAINS a registered Republican. Make that make sense for me, please

    RickiTarr, to random
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    It only counts as a Collection if it's organized and displayed, otherwise you're hoarding.

    OlDude82,

    @RickiTarr
    Humor in that!

    I don't know about "Collection" (capitalized), but I think that collections (NOT capitalized) are defined by the collector. My dad was an avid philatelist and numismatist , and his collections were well organized, but never displayed.

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