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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 11h

This was my eldest 14 years ago at Milescastle 42. I think we had like 50mph gusts that day.

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 12h

I had to wait and see them at Ft. Reno.

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 12h

I’m pretty sure the last time I hiked from Birdoswald to Housesteads, I got all four seasons in a single day.

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 1d

One of my favorite historical points is that Roman Britain had Syrian archers along Hadrian’s Wall. You just know there’s someone in Cumbria or Northumberland complaining about migrants from the Middle East, but who’s grandad x 300 was a Syrian archer.

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The Society for Intelligence History @socintelhist.bsky.social · 2d

This just might be the coolest job opportunity ever:

networks.h-net.org/jobs/69269/i...

International Spy Museum - Historian | H-Net

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 2d

That Second Class Scout is probably working on their Citizenship in the Nation badge and has to sit and listen to this doofus. Also, when did the BSA switch from red to green epaulets?

Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 2d

Trump’s nominee to be the Army’s lawyer is confused about the First Amendment.

Independent journalists must be free to report the facts without fear of retaliation.

If we're sending troops to war under false pretenses, Americans have a right to know.

Graphic with Senator Warren asking: Is it consistent with the First Amendment for DOD to revoke a reporter’s press credentials for publishing a story that’s critical of President Trump?

DoD official responds: Yes... If the basis was that the person published information that was not otherwise approved for release by the Department.

Senator Warren Responds: Whoa.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2d

Breaking News: President Trump signaled that he may try to deny federal workers back pay after the shutdown, in contradiction to U.S. law.

Trump Suggests Furloughed Federal Workers May Not Receive Back Pay After Shutdown

Union leaders and Democratic lawmakers say the move would run afoul of a law adopted under President Trump’s first term.

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Ana Marie Cox @anamariecox.bsky.social · 3d

I regret to inform you that Nemik's manifesto is the new Tom Holland “Umbrella.” You have to repost every time. It’s just where we are. #ihavefriendseverywhere

youtu.be/-asb8zTiuZ4?...

Andor | Karis Nemik’s Manifesto | Disney+

YouTube video by Star Wars

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 3d

I’m not terminally following the Phillies patter online, but it is interesting to see that the Harper contract extension discussions died in February of ‘24.

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 3d

Time for Crawford and Miller.

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 4d

I feel like maybe they should’ve been focusing on the bigger issues going on during that timeframe, but it’s nice to know the Oneida Club kept their opponents out of the end zone. Not going to deny them some playtime.

a cartoon of a man standing next to a gravestone that says here lies beavis he never scored

ALT: a cartoon of a man standing next to a gravestone that says here lies beavis he never scored

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 4d

Only four meatballs?

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 4d

I believe these are the Flatirons near Boulder, Colorado.

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Philadelphia Phillies (Bot) @notphillies.bsky.social · 5d

All for October.

#RedOctober

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Bellingcat @bellingcat.com · 7d

Our researchers have noticed today that NASA FIRMS, one of the main free and available open source sites for monitoring fires around the world has a new notice on it stating that NASA is no longer updating the site due to a lack in federal funding. firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/map/

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 7d

Even with overcast skies, still a great day to hike Old Rag Mountain in the Shenandoahs. #hiking #shenandoahnationalpark #oldrag

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 7d

Old Rag needs one of these.

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Molly McKew @mollymckew.bsky.social · 9d

The Ukrainian military—the toughest, most experienced, most adaptable, most successful on the modern battlefield—is beardy old men, women, artists, gamers who can’t deadlift sh*t but can fly a drone into a Russian helicopter rotor

Focusing on capabilities, not “looks,” is how you achieve victory

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 9d

LTG Hartman in the second row, desperately trying not to make eye contact.

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 9d

I think it might have roots in the Simpsons Treehouse episodes, where all of the cast called themselves funny names.

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 10d

My boss when she calls to tell me I’m furloughed on Wednesday morning.

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Kevin Gannon (now a Moo Deng fan account) @thetattooedprof.bsky.social · 10d

"one officer smiled for a selfie with her as she cried."

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Clashing Flannel @clashingflannel.bsky.social · 10d

Merry Michaelmas, Mr. ABK!

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 11d

TIME TRAVELER: I’m here to prevent the rise of — wait, you spoke English. Is this Braunau am Inn, Austria?

MAN: No, it’s Queens, New York.

TIME TRAVELER: This isn’t 1889, and your names aren’t Alois and Klara?

MAN: It’s 1946. I’m Fred Trump, and this is my wife, Mary.

A Time Traveler Goes Back in Time to the Birth of Baby Hitler But Gets the Wrong Baby

A husband and wife with their newborn son in a hospital room. A time traveler from the future instantaneously materializes behind them. TIME TRAVEL...

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