Mike Spehn
@mikespehn.bsky.social
Friend of Mother Nature; I love animals, plants, and weather; I raise cattle; BS Comp-Sci; Retired (mostly).
"Keep your nose in the wind and your eye along the skyline."
- Jeremiah Johnson
"Keep your nose in the wind and your eye along the skyline."
- Jeremiah Johnson
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we’ve all said wild stuff in a full blackout
Hegseth said US military should refuse ‘unlawful’ Trump orders in unearthed 2016 interview
Hegseth said US military should refuse ‘unlawful’ Trump orders in unearthed 2016 interview
Defense secretary’s comments recirculating amid dispute over US strikes on alleged drug boats in Caribbean
The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, stated repeatedly in 2016 on Fox News that US service members should refuse “unlawful” orders from a potential president Trump – exactly the position he called “despicable” when Democratic lawmakers said it last month.
The debate about whether US soldiers should refuse illegal orders is now at the center of a fiery political dispute over the US killings of alleged drug traffickers in boats off the coast of Venezuela and Columbia. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
we’ve all said wild stuff in a full blackout
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
I want more snow pictures in my feed.
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I want more snow pictures in my feed.
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The moment we decided “maybe let's not execute people on the spot” that was the moment the narco-terrorists won.
December 7, 2025 at 4:09 AM
The moment we decided “maybe let's not execute people on the spot” that was the moment the narco-terrorists won.
Boating in the Caribbean can be hazardous to your health.
December 7, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Boating in the Caribbean can be hazardous to your health.
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A plethora of winter things are happing in Alaska. We have Winter Storm Watches, Cold Weather Advisories, Winter Weather Advisories, Winter Storm Warnings, Blizzard Warnings, Extreme Cold Watches, and Heavy Freezing Spray Warnings. @alaskawx.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 3:13 AM
A plethora of winter things are happing in Alaska. We have Winter Storm Watches, Cold Weather Advisories, Winter Weather Advisories, Winter Storm Warnings, Blizzard Warnings, Extreme Cold Watches, and Heavy Freezing Spray Warnings. @alaskawx.bsky.social
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brutal attack on santa dog but you tell me violent crime isn’t out of control
December 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
brutal attack on santa dog but you tell me violent crime isn’t out of control
I checked and it's still winter. <goes back in den>
December 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I checked and it's still winter. <goes back in den>
Just 60-70 mph wind gusts. HREF 12Z 10m AGL gust (mph) ensemble mean (left) , and max (right). Valid 12-04 06Z.
December 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Just 60-70 mph wind gusts. HREF 12Z 10m AGL gust (mph) ensemble mean (left) , and max (right). Valid 12-04 06Z.
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Americans: Please do something about the affordability crisis
GOP:
GOP:
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Americans: Please do something about the affordability crisis
GOP:
GOP:
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Some scenes of Boulder this morning.
December 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Some scenes of Boulder this morning.
I don't care if it stirs up shit.
youtu.be/yfY4b1NszpY
youtu.be/yfY4b1NszpY
Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas (Official 4K Music Video)
YouTube video by OfficialGregLake
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I don't care if it stirs up shit.
youtu.be/yfY4b1NszpY
youtu.be/yfY4b1NszpY
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Have you seen accumulating snow this season?
The latest National Weather Service analysis shows that just about everywhere in green has seen at least a dusting (0.1"+) of snow since September 30th.
We might fill in some of that gray area across Virginia and North Carolina on Friday...❄️
The latest National Weather Service analysis shows that just about everywhere in green has seen at least a dusting (0.1"+) of snow since September 30th.
We might fill in some of that gray area across Virginia and North Carolina on Friday...❄️
December 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Have you seen accumulating snow this season?
The latest National Weather Service analysis shows that just about everywhere in green has seen at least a dusting (0.1"+) of snow since September 30th.
We might fill in some of that gray area across Virginia and North Carolina on Friday...❄️
The latest National Weather Service analysis shows that just about everywhere in green has seen at least a dusting (0.1"+) of snow since September 30th.
We might fill in some of that gray area across Virginia and North Carolina on Friday...❄️
Day 3 of meteorological winter.
December 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Day 3 of meteorological winter.
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Sure we got the stupidest leaders alive, but at least everything is more expensive now.
Kristi Noem: "Sir, you made it through hurricane season without a hurricane. You kept the hurricanes away. We appreciate that."
December 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Sure we got the stupidest leaders alive, but at least everything is more expensive now.
Come on Jr., give your dad a bump!
December 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Come on Jr., give your dad a bump!
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Hegseth: The buck stops with Admiral Bradley. Jennifer and I will pray for him during this difficult time. We have his back. Until we don’t.
December 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Hegseth: The buck stops with Admiral Bradley. Jennifer and I will pray for him during this difficult time. We have his back. Until we don’t.
Everybody is suddenly in to "rapid kinetic destruction".
December 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Everybody is suddenly in to "rapid kinetic destruction".
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If the US can do whatever it wants to whomever it wants with no regard for human rights, the Geneva Convention, US law, the UCMJ, or international law, then we are no different than Vladimir Putin and Russia, who I suppose was the role model for Trump foreign policy doctrine.
December 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
If the US can do whatever it wants to whomever it wants with no regard for human rights, the Geneva Convention, US law, the UCMJ, or international law, then we are no different than Vladimir Putin and Russia, who I suppose was the role model for Trump foreign policy doctrine.