Dirkbender.bsky.social
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KS Mennonite > NJ > DC > NJ > ATL UU
Disabled due to Multiple Myeloma > lesions in 15 vertebrae + compression fractures.
Treatment's kept MM at bay
FYI, that's a Colt .38, & "FTG"=fuck that guy
Disabled due to Multiple Myeloma > lesions in 15 vertebrae + compression fractures.
Treatment's kept MM at bay
FYI, that's a Colt .38, & "FTG"=fuck that guy
Pinned
UUMAN Sunday Service, November 16, 2025 - “God Saved the Kinks”
YouTube video by UUMAN Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North
www.youtube.com
Gave a sermon that I'd written 8 years ago, tore up, rewrote, and then rewrote again, mostly because it was so much fun to write.
Almost as much fun as it was to deliver.
Sermon's 38 minutes in, if you want to skip my lyrical Call to Worship.
#Kinks
www.youtube.com/live/g3KFwu8...
Almost as much fun as it was to deliver.
Sermon's 38 minutes in, if you want to skip my lyrical Call to Worship.
#Kinks
www.youtube.com/live/g3KFwu8...
Yesterday, I'd unplugged after absorbing the horrors from the morning news
And I'd left my phone on "do not disturb" so I missed last night's text from my better half about one of my favorite celebrity humans' untimely end
Today, I can better appreciate why people (wrongly) STAY unplugged
#Reiner
And I'd left my phone on "do not disturb" so I missed last night's text from my better half about one of my favorite celebrity humans' untimely end
Today, I can better appreciate why people (wrongly) STAY unplugged
#Reiner
December 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Yesterday, I'd unplugged after absorbing the horrors from the morning news
And I'd left my phone on "do not disturb" so I missed last night's text from my better half about one of my favorite celebrity humans' untimely end
Today, I can better appreciate why people (wrongly) STAY unplugged
#Reiner
And I'd left my phone on "do not disturb" so I missed last night's text from my better half about one of my favorite celebrity humans' untimely end
Today, I can better appreciate why people (wrongly) STAY unplugged
#Reiner
Don't even try to top this, folks.
#RFK_Jr_Sewage
#RFK_Jr_Sewage
December 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Don't even try to top this, folks.
#RFK_Jr_Sewage
#RFK_Jr_Sewage
For science!
You know what? I'm willing to empirically test this as many times as it takes to reach statistical certainty about any conclusions we reach
Michael C. Rockefeller got shipwrecked in 1963, washed up on an island, and was promptly eaten by cannibals.
December 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
For science!
Ho ho heroin.
Waiting for the Fat Man - Lou Reed and John Cale enjoying the hell out of the holiday season.
#ChristmasVibes #LouReed #JohnCale
#ChristmasVibes #LouReed #JohnCale
December 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Ho ho heroin.
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Because I can never get enough tasteless #Charlie_Kirk_jokes, and figure y'all can't either, and sharing is caring, here ya go.
I think he was blowing, actually.
Not to be that guy, or anything…
Not to be that guy, or anything…
December 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Because I can never get enough tasteless #Charlie_Kirk_jokes, and figure y'all can't either, and sharing is caring, here ya go.
A critically important read for my fellow Americans. This notion that a simple regime change and a bit of contrition, or even a full throated apology, will bring our allies back in solidarity with us as before?
Pathetically naive.
Put bluntly:
We can't "un-shit this bed" (h/t @eschatonblog.com)
Pathetically naive.
Put bluntly:
We can't "un-shit this bed" (h/t @eschatonblog.com)
December 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A critically important read for my fellow Americans. This notion that a simple regime change and a bit of contrition, or even a full throated apology, will bring our allies back in solidarity with us as before?
Pathetically naive.
Put bluntly:
We can't "un-shit this bed" (h/t @eschatonblog.com)
Pathetically naive.
Put bluntly:
We can't "un-shit this bed" (h/t @eschatonblog.com)
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Two things about this EO are true:
1) it is a despicable, sloppy, and unacceptable act that reflects Trumps well documented affinity for his tech buddies
2) it does nothing by itself — CNN and the NYTimes get it BIG wrong here, giving Trump the headline he wants to scare states and create apathy
1) it is a despicable, sloppy, and unacceptable act that reflects Trumps well documented affinity for his tech buddies
2) it does nothing by itself — CNN and the NYTimes get it BIG wrong here, giving Trump the headline he wants to scare states and create apathy
December 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Two things about this EO are true:
1) it is a despicable, sloppy, and unacceptable act that reflects Trumps well documented affinity for his tech buddies
2) it does nothing by itself — CNN and the NYTimes get it BIG wrong here, giving Trump the headline he wants to scare states and create apathy
1) it is a despicable, sloppy, and unacceptable act that reflects Trumps well documented affinity for his tech buddies
2) it does nothing by itself — CNN and the NYTimes get it BIG wrong here, giving Trump the headline he wants to scare states and create apathy
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Pirates of the Caribbean 2025
December 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Pirates of the Caribbean 2025
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But we weren't even invited to the wedding!
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"The Hispanic vote is not guaranteed,” Salazar said in a video posted on X last month. “Hispanics married President Trump, but they are only dating the GOP.”
apnews.com/article/miam...
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"The Hispanic vote is not guaranteed,” Salazar said in a video posted on X last month. “Hispanics married President Trump, but they are only dating the GOP.”
apnews.com/article/miam...
Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years
Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayor’s race over a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump.
apnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
But we weren't even invited to the wedding!
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"The Hispanic vote is not guaranteed,” Salazar said in a video posted on X last month. “Hispanics married President Trump, but they are only dating the GOP.”
apnews.com/article/miam...
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"The Hispanic vote is not guaranteed,” Salazar said in a video posted on X last month. “Hispanics married President Trump, but they are only dating the GOP.”
apnews.com/article/miam...
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Every legal story now is either
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
October 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Every legal story now is either
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
So their nutritionally worthless product will cost a bit less, yay
PepsiCo’s operational changes will include a 20% reduction of its product lineup in the U.S.
PepsiCo Planning Price Cuts—Joining Target Amid Affordability Crunch
PepsiCo’s operational changes will include a 20% reduction of its product lineup in the U.S.
www.forbes.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
So their nutritionally worthless product will cost a bit less, yay
Might as well note that some friends have been thinking about staging some event to siphon money from racist shitbags.
And, of course, contribute the funds raised to whatever organization that racist shitbags hate the most. Maybe the SPLC?
And, of course, contribute the funds raised to whatever organization that racist shitbags hate the most. Maybe the SPLC?
To recap:
•Rittenhouse killed 2 people at a BLM rally & raised $2M
•Shiloh Hendrix called a Black child the n-word & raised $800K
•Now Crystal Wilsey called a Black customer the n-word & has already raised $100K in 1 day
On thing remains clear—White supremacy remains extremely profitable in America
•Rittenhouse killed 2 people at a BLM rally & raised $2M
•Shiloh Hendrix called a Black child the n-word & raised $800K
•Now Crystal Wilsey called a Black customer the n-word & has already raised $100K in 1 day
On thing remains clear—White supremacy remains extremely profitable in America
December 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Might as well note that some friends have been thinking about staging some event to siphon money from racist shitbags.
And, of course, contribute the funds raised to whatever organization that racist shitbags hate the most. Maybe the SPLC?
And, of course, contribute the funds raised to whatever organization that racist shitbags hate the most. Maybe the SPLC?
I can't imagine I'll ever enjoy anyone's public embarrassment more than I've enjoyed this clown's, this evening.
But, show me what you've got, 2026.
But, show me what you've got, 2026.
December 9, 2025 at 4:11 AM
I can't imagine I'll ever enjoy anyone's public embarrassment more than I've enjoyed this clown's, this evening.
But, show me what you've got, 2026.
But, show me what you've got, 2026.
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I lost my job, there are no toys on the shelves, and the only hospital within 100 miles of my house just closed. But at least I know that now there won't be any non-binary characters on Paw Patrol.
December 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I lost my job, there are no toys on the shelves, and the only hospital within 100 miles of my house just closed. But at least I know that now there won't be any non-binary characters on Paw Patrol.
They're racist shitbags who would have you believe they're illiterate as well.
The 14th is clear. Have the balls to repeal it if you don't care for it, you cowardly, lying, filthy assholes.
The 14th is clear. Have the balls to repeal it if you don't care for it, you cowardly, lying, filthy assholes.
Anyone who knows this history should know there’s no contested issue.
December 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
They're racist shitbags who would have you believe they're illiterate as well.
The 14th is clear. Have the balls to repeal it if you don't care for it, you cowardly, lying, filthy assholes.
The 14th is clear. Have the balls to repeal it if you don't care for it, you cowardly, lying, filthy assholes.
It's a simple campaign message: Ban #crypto.
Drone strike overseas mining operations.
I'm not sure why Team Blue isn't at least polling this. I suspect it'd be well above 65 percent favorable.
Meanwhile?
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Drone strike overseas mining operations.
I'm not sure why Team Blue isn't at least polling this. I suspect it'd be well above 65 percent favorable.
Meanwhile?
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
What Are Stablecoins? (Gift Article)
You can use stablecoins, which are pegged to the dollar, to buy things online or send money abroad with minimal fees — and they are subject to very little legal oversight.
www.nytimes.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
It's a simple campaign message: Ban #crypto.
Drone strike overseas mining operations.
I'm not sure why Team Blue isn't at least polling this. I suspect it'd be well above 65 percent favorable.
Meanwhile?
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Drone strike overseas mining operations.
I'm not sure why Team Blue isn't at least polling this. I suspect it'd be well above 65 percent favorable.
Meanwhile?
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
This appears to be the way forward. Very difficult and not guaranteed to work, but worth a shot.
#ICE.
#ICE.
In South Minneapolis, Minnesota, nearly two dozen neighbors confronted and surrounded ICE goons after rapid-response alerts were issued. The goons were questioning an East African man when the situation escalated, and they eventually left the area without making any arrests.
December 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This appears to be the way forward. Very difficult and not guaranteed to work, but worth a shot.
#ICE.
#ICE.
While I'm well aware that a majority of my generation have been utter shite at times and a collective disappointment, I'm more than over ANYONE'S use of "boomer" as a pejorative.
It's lazy & ageist.
It's as foolish and counterproductive as, say, adopting a hillbilly accent to indicate stupidity.
It's lazy & ageist.
It's as foolish and counterproductive as, say, adopting a hillbilly accent to indicate stupidity.
The most bullying and disgusting comments & posts I’ve seen are from boomers like Oprah. This ban will isolate kids from rural & regional areas, LGBTQIA+, those with a disability & those new to the country. Legislation to force the parasitic 1% to monitor algorithms & content would be better.
Oprah Winfrey praises Australia's social media ban for children reut.rs/4pjZWKP
December 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
While I'm well aware that a majority of my generation have been utter shite at times and a collective disappointment, I'm more than over ANYONE'S use of "boomer" as a pejorative.
It's lazy & ageist.
It's as foolish and counterproductive as, say, adopting a hillbilly accent to indicate stupidity.
It's lazy & ageist.
It's as foolish and counterproductive as, say, adopting a hillbilly accent to indicate stupidity.
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The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
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The term "artificial intelligence" was, as you know, popularized at a Dartmouth summer conference in the 1950s. Those people would be insulted that LLMs are referred to as AI.
December 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The term "artificial intelligence" was, as you know, popularized at a Dartmouth summer conference in the 1950s. Those people would be insulted that LLMs are referred to as AI.
Rand Paul is useful about as often as we get a visit from Halley's Comet.
Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
December 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Rand Paul is useful about as often as we get a visit from Halley's Comet.