Jim Wright
@helicopterxp.bsky.social
Takes lots of pictures (If I post it, I took it). Flies things 🚁🛩️✈️. Lacrosse Rules.
"I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned." - R Feynman
"I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned." - R Feynman
Misleading story @reuters.com. Holsey announced his early retirement and stepped down from his position before the first boat murder event.
The guy who should be retiring early, as an E-1 with forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and prosecuted is Bradley.
The guy who should be retiring early, as an E-1 with forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and prosecuted is Bradley.
US admiral leading US troops in Latin America to step down
Admiral Alvin Holsey will retire two years early, amid rising tensions with Venezuela that include Wednesday's seizure of an oil tanker and more than 20 deadly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boat...
www.reuters.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Misleading story @reuters.com. Holsey announced his early retirement and stepped down from his position before the first boat murder event.
The guy who should be retiring early, as an E-1 with forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and prosecuted is Bradley.
The guy who should be retiring early, as an E-1 with forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and prosecuted is Bradley.
Reposted by Jim Wright
The Justice Department has waged an unprecedented campaign to intimidate states into handing over voters’ private information.
The goal, as @abbyvesoulis.bsky.social & @ariberman.bsky.social report, could result in the unprecedented harassment of individual citizens like you and me.
The goal, as @abbyvesoulis.bsky.social & @ariberman.bsky.social report, could result in the unprecedented harassment of individual citizens like you and me.
Trump’s DOJ is building a voter purge machine—powered by your private data
The federal agency ordinarily would prevent attacks on voting rights. Now it’s carrying them out.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Justice Department has waged an unprecedented campaign to intimidate states into handing over voters’ private information.
The goal, as @abbyvesoulis.bsky.social & @ariberman.bsky.social report, could result in the unprecedented harassment of individual citizens like you and me.
The goal, as @abbyvesoulis.bsky.social & @ariberman.bsky.social report, could result in the unprecedented harassment of individual citizens like you and me.
Late night dog walk
December 7, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Late night dog walk
I've come to the realization that I share nothing in common with people who "believe" things.
To paraphrase the little green guy, "Know or know not. There is no believe".
To paraphrase the little green guy, "Know or know not. There is no believe".
36% Of GOPers Believe Moon Landing Was Fake, 9/11 An “Inside Job”
politizoom.com
36% Of GOPers Believe Moon Landing Was Fake, 9/11 An "Inside Job"
twp.ai
December 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I've come to the realization that I share nothing in common with people who "believe" things.
To paraphrase the little green guy, "Know or know not. There is no believe".
To paraphrase the little green guy, "Know or know not. There is no believe".
For a fine to be effective as deterrent, it must be sufficiently consequential to force a change in behavior.
This fine, as huge as it may seem to any random person on the street, is - in context of who will pay it - is equivalent to a 1 cent speeding ticket.
This fine, as huge as it may seem to any random person on the street, is - in context of who will pay it - is equivalent to a 1 cent speeding ticket.
European Commission hits Elon Musk’s X with €120 million fine
European Commission hits Elon Musk’s X with €120 million fine
The European Commission targeted the tech billionaire’s social network with its first-ever fine under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The account tick marks and advertising policy do not respect EU law, the Commission said.
l.euronews.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
For a fine to be effective as deterrent, it must be sufficiently consequential to force a change in behavior.
This fine, as huge as it may seem to any random person on the street, is - in context of who will pay it - is equivalent to a 1 cent speeding ticket.
This fine, as huge as it may seem to any random person on the street, is - in context of who will pay it - is equivalent to a 1 cent speeding ticket.
Reposted by Jim Wright
Two observations:
True since the birth of aviation, and
Not me!
True since the birth of aviation, and
Not me!
‘If you aren’t lying, you aren’t flying.’ Airline pilots hide mental health struggles
Aviation operates under stricter standards than other industries. Dozens of commercial airline pilots tell Reuters they are reluctant to disclose mental health issues — even minor or treatable ones — ...
www.reuters.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Two observations:
True since the birth of aviation, and
Not me!
True since the birth of aviation, and
Not me!
So, people who couldn't be bothered to get a real id in the past 5 years or so get a cash penalty, but the rest of us will all get a time penalty when these lazy bastards throw a wrench in the already questionable works.
Great. How about just trying then what was promised: no id, no plane ride?
Great. How about just trying then what was promised: no id, no plane ride?
As of February, airline passengers without a Real ID will be required to pay $45 for alternative screening at U.S. airports. trib.al/iCHEgRW
December 3, 2025 at 2:47 AM
So, people who couldn't be bothered to get a real id in the past 5 years or so get a cash penalty, but the rest of us will all get a time penalty when these lazy bastards throw a wrench in the already questionable works.
Great. How about just trying then what was promised: no id, no plane ride?
Great. How about just trying then what was promised: no id, no plane ride?
"winner"
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Usually it’s a safe bet that nothing will stick but if the regime hangs Admiral Bradley, a SEAL combat veteran and winner of a Bronze Star, out to dry to protect their alcoholic Fox personality cosplaying as “Secretary of War,” I could see that being a bridge too far for a lot of Republicans.
For some reason Democratic leaders seem to prefer telling voters what they won’t be able to do, rather than what they’d like to do.
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
December 2, 2025 at 3:22 AM
"winner"
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"What trillion-dollar problem is Al trying to solve?" Wages. They're trying to use it to solve having to pay wages.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"What trillion-dollar problem is Al trying to solve?" Wages. They're trying to use it to solve having to pay wages.
Today's moment of Zen.
Planned to do a couple approaches, but saw this sunset on climb out and had no choice but to chase it and watch for a half hour or so until it outran me.
Planned to do a couple approaches, but saw this sunset on climb out and had no choice but to chase it and watch for a half hour or so until it outran me.
November 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Today's moment of Zen.
Planned to do a couple approaches, but saw this sunset on climb out and had no choice but to chase it and watch for a half hour or so until it outran me.
Planned to do a couple approaches, but saw this sunset on climb out and had no choice but to chase it and watch for a half hour or so until it outran me.
"They're going to regret not giving me that Peace Prize ..." -Trump (probably)
November 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"They're going to regret not giving me that Peace Prize ..." -Trump (probably)
One of the biggest errors made by the DoD during GWOT was to start calling Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen - "Warfighters".
What we are seeing today is the inevitable, toxic result of an entire generation being told they are Warfighters, rather than professionals of their chosen Branch.
What we are seeing today is the inevitable, toxic result of an entire generation being told they are Warfighters, rather than professionals of their chosen Branch.
November 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
One of the biggest errors made by the DoD during GWOT was to start calling Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen - "Warfighters".
What we are seeing today is the inevitable, toxic result of an entire generation being told they are Warfighters, rather than professionals of their chosen Branch.
What we are seeing today is the inevitable, toxic result of an entire generation being told they are Warfighters, rather than professionals of their chosen Branch.
"kind of"?
US Marine Staff Sergeant’s wife was grabbed by ICE at her green card interview
The same thing happened to the wife of a Navy vet
They served their country, brought their spouses over legally and were going through the process
Instead they watched the loves of their life be taken away in handcuffs
The same thing happened to the wife of a Navy vet
They served their country, brought their spouses over legally and were going through the process
Instead they watched the loves of their life be taken away in handcuffs
November 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
"kind of"?
Usually was crimes happen as individual events within a war. We're about to see a war that is a crime in it's entirety.
Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety -
Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety -
Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela is to be closed in its entirety.
www.reuters.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Usually was crimes happen as individual events within a war. We're about to see a war that is a crime in it's entirety.
Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety -
Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety -
Super easy boycott. Last time I went to LA, a single 20-minute Uber ride was $42 plus tip. A rental car would have been $48.
Uber was a ripoff, now this...
Uber was a ripoff, now this...
ICE is using Uber stickers in order to disguise themselves and kidnap people. Spread this for awareness!
November 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Super easy boycott. Last time I went to LA, a single 20-minute Uber ride was $42 plus tip. A rental car would have been $48.
Uber was a ripoff, now this...
Uber was a ripoff, now this...
Corporate Overseer with thoughts about worker quality of life.
Probably best for her to brush up on the old adage about "Better to keep your mouth shut and thought an idiot..."
Probably best for her to brush up on the old adage about "Better to keep your mouth shut and thought an idiot..."
While work-life balance may give you a sense of happiness and fulfillment, it isn’t always realistic, says Walmart executive vice president and chief people officer Donna Morris.
Walmart exec: ‘I’ve never believed in the term work-life balance’—this is the mantra that made her highly successful instead
Many professionals see work-life balance as a non-negotiable. Walmart CPO Donna Morris says people should practice work-life integration instead. Here's why.
cnb.cx
November 28, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Corporate Overseer with thoughts about worker quality of life.
Probably best for her to brush up on the old adage about "Better to keep your mouth shut and thought an idiot..."
Probably best for her to brush up on the old adage about "Better to keep your mouth shut and thought an idiot..."
Why would any sane person choose to trust a for-profit entertainment industry to do anything other than shape their entertainment product to maximize profit?
See: WWE, Hollywood, FIFA, et al
See: WWE, Hollywood, FIFA, et al
Sports gambling is not just corrupting our trust in sports, but America.
Thank you to @amanpourcopbs.bsky.social, @michelmartinnpr.bsky.social and @camanpour.bsky.social for the platform.
Our full conversation: youtu.be/uiomTi50pS8?...
Thank you to @amanpourcopbs.bsky.social, @michelmartinnpr.bsky.social and @camanpour.bsky.social for the platform.
Our full conversation: youtu.be/uiomTi50pS8?...
November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Why would any sane person choose to trust a for-profit entertainment industry to do anything other than shape their entertainment product to maximize profit?
See: WWE, Hollywood, FIFA, et al
See: WWE, Hollywood, FIFA, et al
Foggy lacrosse morning in Georgia
November 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Foggy lacrosse morning in Georgia
Seen today in El Paso!
November 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Seen today in El Paso!
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This is, by far, the funniest piece I’ve ever read in The Atlantic.
Yet it also contains a more serious turn about how little thought is given by this Admin. to the effects of major decisions.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Yet it also contains a more serious turn about how little thought is given by this Admin. to the effects of major decisions.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Pennies Are Trash Now
The government has no plan for America’s 300 billion pennies.
www.theatlantic.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
This is, by far, the funniest piece I’ve ever read in The Atlantic.
Yet it also contains a more serious turn about how little thought is given by this Admin. to the effects of major decisions.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Yet it also contains a more serious turn about how little thought is given by this Admin. to the effects of major decisions.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
McDonald's gotta be loving having their logo as backdrop for this ... whatever this is
November 18, 2025 at 2:51 AM
McDonald's gotta be loving having their logo as backdrop for this ... whatever this is
My backyard tonight
November 12, 2025 at 3:13 AM
My backyard tonight