John Fortman
@johnfortman.bsky.social
Episcopal insurance geek who likes music and making stuff.
It looks like we don’t want or need oil from Venezuela or anywhere else. We used to, but Trump seems to think we still do. So, will this oil thing really work?
January 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
It looks like we don’t want or need oil from Venezuela or anywhere else. We used to, but Trump seems to think we still do. So, will this oil thing really work?
If history is any lesson, President Trump has no plans for what happens in Venezuela. He may have desires, but no plans.
January 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
If history is any lesson, President Trump has no plans for what happens in Venezuela. He may have desires, but no plans.
I wonder how many times was this presented to the GJ before they voted to indict on all four counts.
January 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
I wonder how many times was this presented to the GJ before they voted to indict on all four counts.
So… we will now begin accepting refugees from Venezuela, right?
Right?
Right?
January 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
So… we will now begin accepting refugees from Venezuela, right?
Right?
Right?
Regulate guns.
Release innocent immigrants.
Play the blues.
Release innocent immigrants.
Play the blues.
January 3, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Regulate guns.
Release innocent immigrants.
Play the blues.
Release innocent immigrants.
Play the blues.
“I know there’s a court order, but I really just want to deport him.”
January 2, 2026 at 5:05 AM
“I know there’s a court order, but I really just want to deport him.”
How do I know if my wife is aloof?
January 2, 2026 at 4:52 AM
How do I know if my wife is aloof?
His colon is the real superhero.
January 1, 2026 at 5:39 PM
His colon is the real superhero.
Alienating Gen-X Ninja Turtle fans seems dumb.
January 1, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Alienating Gen-X Ninja Turtle fans seems dumb.
I want to be like Jack Smith when I grow up.
January 1, 2026 at 3:06 AM
I want to be like Jack Smith when I grow up.
Who wants to put their elbows on marble? It’s good for two things: statues and countertops.
December 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Who wants to put their elbows on marble? It’s good for two things: statues and countertops.
Ah. Thank you. Should have looked it up first.
December 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Ah. Thank you. Should have looked it up first.
Normally, it’s wrong to disparage someone based on their appearance, but Miller is a special case.
December 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Normally, it’s wrong to disparage someone based on their appearance, but Miller is a special case.
I wonder if he tried to persuade Alito and Thomas to sign on to his narrow concurrence.
December 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I wonder if he tried to persuade Alito and Thomas to sign on to his narrow concurrence.
“Change ‘detention facility’ to ‘guest accommodations’ and change ‘migrants’ to ‘murderers and rapists.’”
December 22, 2025 at 8:14 AM
“Change ‘detention facility’ to ‘guest accommodations’ and change ‘migrants’ to ‘murderers and rapists.’”
Impeaching Trump is dumb since there is no chance of his removal. Impeach the AG, FBI Director…
December 22, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Impeaching Trump is dumb since there is no chance of his removal. Impeach the AG, FBI Director…
Who knew they were mutually exclusive?
December 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Who knew they were mutually exclusive?
I’m thinking it’s just video graphics.
December 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I’m thinking it’s just video graphics.
Pyrotechnics are a pain to insure.
December 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Pyrotechnics are a pain to insure.
Why was anyone allowing themself to be photographed?
December 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Why was anyone allowing themself to be photographed?
Creating issue fatigue. In three weeks everyone will be sick of this.
December 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Creating issue fatigue. In three weeks everyone will be sick of this.
2,000,000 mph …from whose frame of reference?
December 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
2,000,000 mph …from whose frame of reference?