Mr. Dependable
@mrdependable.bsky.social
Ex-Durmite now enjoying retirement on the south coast of Ireland
What happens if @schumer.senate.gov is ever kidnapped by Cardassians
January 21, 2026 at 1:32 PM
What happens if @schumer.senate.gov is ever kidnapped by Cardassians
I gotta say, making me root for the Davos leaders over European farmers is quite the trick, but there you go
January 20, 2026 at 11:27 AM
I gotta say, making me root for the Davos leaders over European farmers is quite the trick, but there you go
January 19, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Dear Democrats - maybe now it's time to choose a side?
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Donald Trump links threats to seize Greenland to Nobel prize snub in letter
US president says he no longer feels the need to think ‘purely of peace’ in letter to Norwegian prime minister
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Dear Democrats - maybe now it's time to choose a side?
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Dear Democrats: I don't know, maybe today's a good day to choose a side?
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Dear Democrats: I don't know, maybe today's a good day to choose a side?
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
Dear Democrats: Donald Trump just wrote your messaging for you.
"KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price."
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
"KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price."
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Dear Democrats: Donald Trump just wrote your messaging for you.
"KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price."
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
"KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price."
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
Dear Democrats: the President of the United States is declaring war on the citizenry. Will you be choosing a side anytime soon?
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Dear Democrats: the President of the United States is declaring war on the citizenry. Will you be choosing a side anytime soon?
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
Gonna be utterly hilarious watching Irish farmers trying to negotiate favorable trade deals for their butter and lamb chops with the rest of the world once they get what they want
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Thousands of Irish farmers protest against EU-Mercosur trade deal
Demonstration follows similar actions in Poland, France and Belgium as EU states approve accord
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Gonna be utterly hilarious watching Irish farmers trying to negotiate favorable trade deals for their butter and lamb chops with the rest of the world once they get what they want
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Not the obituary I wanted to read this morning
January 11, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Not the obituary I wanted to read this morning
January 9, 2026 at 10:09 AM
A thing about Greenland that I guess a lot of US folks don't know is that the Kingdom of Denmark still takes babies away from indigenous parents because they're not "Danish" enough. If the Trump administration was as smart as they think, they could propagandize as liberators, promote independence
January 8, 2026 at 8:58 PM
A thing about Greenland that I guess a lot of US folks don't know is that the Kingdom of Denmark still takes babies away from indigenous parents because they're not "Danish" enough. If the Trump administration was as smart as they think, they could propagandize as liberators, promote independence
The Democratic mayor of Minneapolis and the Democratic governor of Minnesota both have statements out, having watched today's video, that DHS's version of events is "bullshit." Every elected Democrat needs to back them up on record
January 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM
The Democratic mayor of Minneapolis and the Democratic governor of Minnesota both have statements out, having watched today's video, that DHS's version of events is "bullshit." Every elected Democrat needs to back them up on record
Trump kills his own people
January 7, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Trump kills his own people
The derelict notice went up almost a year ago. The sake agreed notice went up a month later. Someone's sceptical
January 6, 2026 at 8:49 AM
The derelict notice went up almost a year ago. The sake agreed notice went up a month later. Someone's sceptical
The president of the United States said the Iranian regime would face consequences from the US if they killed civilian protesters.
Well?
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Well?
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Three children dead in Iran protests as security forces accused of ‘indiscriminate targeting’
Escalating protests sparked by economic chaos have seen at least 20 people killed and nearly 1,000 arrested, say human rights groups
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
The president of the United States said the Iranian regime would face consequences from the US if they killed civilian protesters.
Well?
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Well?
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
On the question of who surrenders first, the Venezuelan army or Senate Democrats, my money's on the Democrats
January 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
On the question of who surrenders first, the Venezuelan army or Senate Democrats, my money's on the Democrats
Gannet feeding frenzy out on the bay today
January 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Gannet feeding frenzy out on the bay today
Looks like someone bought the farm
January 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Looks like someone bought the farm
Not complaining, because I'm doing OK, but Medicare premiums are up 17.6% ($170->$200/month) while Social Security benefits are up 2.8%. I have not seen where Hakeem Jeffries or Chuck Schumer has mentioned this.
FWIW, my private health insurance premium in Ireland is €135/month
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FWIW, my private health insurance premium in Ireland is €135/month
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December 31, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Not complaining, because I'm doing OK, but Medicare premiums are up 17.6% ($170->$200/month) while Social Security benefits are up 2.8%. I have not seen where Hakeem Jeffries or Chuck Schumer has mentioned this.
FWIW, my private health insurance premium in Ireland is €135/month
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FWIW, my private health insurance premium in Ireland is €135/month
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I dunno, might be time to upgrade the Mac Mini
December 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I dunno, might be time to upgrade the Mac Mini
Rare day with Kat and May hanging out in the window
December 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Rare day with Kat and May hanging out in the window
How I know I don't live in the US anymore: Chinese restaurant opening hours this weekend
December 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
How I know I don't live in the US anymore: Chinese restaurant opening hours this weekend
So, Senate Democrats do have political power. This should be the default position on all Republican initiatives. No need to cooperate with fascists
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Democrats to block Senate nominations over Bondi’s ‘failure’ on Epstein files
Senate duo condemn Trump administration and say ‘there can be no business as usual until justice is delivered’
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
So, Senate Democrats do have political power. This should be the default position on all Republican initiatives. No need to cooperate with fascists
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
First bottling of the 2025 sloe gin. This year made with sloes from Youghal and the Aran Islands
December 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM
First bottling of the 2025 sloe gin. This year made with sloes from Youghal and the Aran Islands