Retired Mark
@marktheretired.bsky.social
Interested in Science, History, Fitness, Woodworking, Atheism, and much more.
If you have anything crypto, maga or "I love god" in your profile, I will not follow you. If you private msg me immediately after following, I will unfollow.
If you have anything crypto, maga or "I love god" in your profile, I will not follow you. If you private msg me immediately after following, I will unfollow.
"Is there any religion whose followers can be pointed to as distinctly more amiable and trustworthy than those of any other? If so, this should be enough. I find the nicest and best people profess no religion at all, but are ready to like the best men of all religions. -Sam Butler, (4 Dec 1835-1902)
December 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"Is there any religion whose followers can be pointed to as distinctly more amiable and trustworthy than those of any other? If so, this should be enough. I find the nicest and best people profess no religion at all, but are ready to like the best men of all religions. -Sam Butler, (4 Dec 1835-1902)
"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain, author and humorist (30 Nov 1835-1910)
Happy Birthday Mr. Twain!
Happy Birthday Mr. Twain!
November 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain, author and humorist (30 Nov 1835-1910)
Happy Birthday Mr. Twain!
Happy Birthday Mr. Twain!
This video by Liz Oyer, former DOJ pardon attorney, says all we need to know, and impeach, Trmp.
youtube.com/shorts/4tiT1...
youtube.com/shorts/4tiT1...
Trump pardons Honduran drug boss Juan Orlando Hernandez
YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer
youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This video by Liz Oyer, former DOJ pardon attorney, says all we need to know, and impeach, Trmp.
youtube.com/shorts/4tiT1...
youtube.com/shorts/4tiT1...
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In case you thought you were safe bc you aren't one of his currently identified enemies to kidnap and deport, take a look at this line:
"and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country..."
No one is safe when a bully is in charge.
"and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country..."
No one is safe when a bully is in charge.
November 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
In case you thought you were safe bc you aren't one of his currently identified enemies to kidnap and deport, take a look at this line:
"and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country..."
No one is safe when a bully is in charge.
"and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country..."
No one is safe when a bully is in charge.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
"Flags are bits of colored cloth that governments use first to shrink-wrap people's brains and then as ceremonial shrouds to bury the dead." -Arundhati Roy, writer and activist (b. 24 Nov 1961)
Happy Birthday Arundhati
Happy Birthday Arundhati
November 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"Flags are bits of colored cloth that governments use first to shrink-wrap people's brains and then as ceremonial shrouds to bury the dead." -Arundhati Roy, writer and activist (b. 24 Nov 1961)
Happy Birthday Arundhati
Happy Birthday Arundhati
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Geoff Binns-Calvey
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Geoff Binns-Calvey
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Geoff Bc
Geoff Binns-Calvey
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Geoff Binns-Calvey
"To learn who rules over you, simply find out whom you are not allowed to criticize." -Voltaire, philosopher (21 Nov 1694-1778)
Happy Birthday Mr. Voltaire!
Happy Birthday Mr. Voltaire!
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
"To learn who rules over you, simply find out whom you are not allowed to criticize." -Voltaire, philosopher (21 Nov 1694-1778)
Happy Birthday Mr. Voltaire!
Happy Birthday Mr. Voltaire!
"It is perhaps a more fortunate destiny to have a taste for collecting shells than to be born a millionaire." -Robert Louis Stevenson, novelist, essayist, and poet (13 Nov 1850-1894)
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"It is perhaps a more fortunate destiny to have a taste for collecting shells than to be born a millionaire." -Robert Louis Stevenson, novelist, essayist, and poet (13 Nov 1850-1894)
"No one in this world, has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people. Nor has anyone ever lost public office thereby." -H.L. Mencken, writer, editor, and critic (12 Sep 1880-1956)
November 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"No one in this world, has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people. Nor has anyone ever lost public office thereby." -H.L. Mencken, writer, editor, and critic (12 Sep 1880-1956)
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Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
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In the past month, a serial child rapist has murdered 100 people in the Caribbean, destroyed the East Wing of the White House, neutralized our Congress, & stolen food from 20% of American children.
We pay him, house him, drive him, fly him, and pay for his bodyguards.
Call your reps
202-224-3121
We pay him, house him, drive him, fly him, and pay for his bodyguards.
Call your reps
202-224-3121
November 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
In the past month, a serial child rapist has murdered 100 people in the Caribbean, destroyed the East Wing of the White House, neutralized our Congress, & stolen food from 20% of American children.
We pay him, house him, drive him, fly him, and pay for his bodyguards.
Call your reps
202-224-3121
We pay him, house him, drive him, fly him, and pay for his bodyguards.
Call your reps
202-224-3121
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Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak; and that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws.
-John Adams, 2nd US president
-John Adams, 2nd US president
October 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak; and that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws.
-John Adams, 2nd US president
-John Adams, 2nd US president
He is going to kill everyone! The most evil man on the planet.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
MSN
www.msn.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
He is going to kill everyone! The most evil man on the planet.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
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It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]
October 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]
"I really rebel against this idea that politics has to be a place full of ego and where you’re constantly focused on scoring hits against one another. Yes, we need a robust democracy, but you can be strong, and you can be kind." -Jacinda Ardern, 40th prime minister of New Zealand (b. 26 Jul 1980)
October 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
"I really rebel against this idea that politics has to be a place full of ego and where you’re constantly focused on scoring hits against one another. Yes, we need a robust democracy, but you can be strong, and you can be kind." -Jacinda Ardern, 40th prime minister of New Zealand (b. 26 Jul 1980)
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