Alan!
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DC based; lived/worked in 40+ countries. Built/run tech companies; at home in the woods. Single Dad to 2 (now adult) amazing women. Spent 3 years trying to stop the fascists.Travel is the antidote to prejudice. All my dogs are rescues; car guy who builds
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· Feb 18
Personally I think Ukraine and Mexico should start negotiating the return of Texas to Mexico. They could hold talks in Cuba.
It’s kinda crazy to me that @CNN and others don’t explicitly handicap elections at this point: “Republicans gerrymandered this district, eliminated 16 polling places in minority districts, stopped mail-in voting, supported armed militias showing up at voting locations, and now we’ll see…”
December 3, 2025 at 1:39 AM
It’s kinda crazy to me that @CNN and others don’t explicitly handicap elections at this point: “Republicans gerrymandered this district, eliminated 16 polling places in minority districts, stopped mail-in voting, supported armed militias showing up at voting locations, and now we’ll see…”
Hey @rollingstone.com : You got me. I subscribed but then you sent me a digital, unreadable representation of the actual print magazine, with a new teaser of “oh you want actual digital access?That’s extra.” I’m out, I hope the 22 year-old idiot who decided a hook was cool is out too.
December 3, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Hey @rollingstone.com : You got me. I subscribed but then you sent me a digital, unreadable representation of the actual print magazine, with a new teaser of “oh you want actual digital access?That’s extra.” I’m out, I hope the 22 year-old idiot who decided a hook was cool is out too.
I was appalled at the tax cuts in the GOP Great Train Wreck Bill but then I realized I could get my private jet cleaned and polished every month and taxpayers would foot the bill and I’m all “America is Great For Me!”
* The big beautiful bill allowed for a complete write off of jets and expenses.
* The big beautiful bill allowed for a complete write off of jets and expenses.
donald trump is giving a speech in front of an american flag and says `` i 'm really rich '' .
ALT: donald trump is giving a speech in front of an american flag and says `` i 'm really rich '' .
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December 3, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I was appalled at the tax cuts in the GOP Great Train Wreck Bill but then I realized I could get my private jet cleaned and polished every month and taxpayers would foot the bill and I’m all “America is Great For Me!”
* The big beautiful bill allowed for a complete write off of jets and expenses.
* The big beautiful bill allowed for a complete write off of jets and expenses.
It’s so bizarre to me that our young folks have gone crazy over the “Wicked” movies and literally no one is talking about the very explicit parallels to America right now.
December 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM
It’s so bizarre to me that our young folks have gone crazy over the “Wicked” movies and literally no one is talking about the very explicit parallels to America right now.
You won the lottery. You want to fill your garage with collector cars; you already have a great daily driver. You have 5 car slots, you have $1m. What do you buy? #weirdcarbs
1968 XKE V12 Convertible
1997 Porsche 993 Turbo S 911
1969 Z/28 RS
1959 Cadillac Biarritz Convertible
1990 Acura NSX
1968 XKE V12 Convertible
1997 Porsche 993 Turbo S 911
1969 Z/28 RS
1959 Cadillac Biarritz Convertible
1990 Acura NSX
December 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM
You won the lottery. You want to fill your garage with collector cars; you already have a great daily driver. You have 5 car slots, you have $1m. What do you buy? #weirdcarbs
1968 XKE V12 Convertible
1997 Porsche 993 Turbo S 911
1969 Z/28 RS
1959 Cadillac Biarritz Convertible
1990 Acura NSX
1968 XKE V12 Convertible
1997 Porsche 993 Turbo S 911
1969 Z/28 RS
1959 Cadillac Biarritz Convertible
1990 Acura NSX
Just a reminder that Trump fired half of the Inspector Generals on his first day in office. These folks generally had impeccable reputations and were incredibly effective in eliminating fraud and abuse. It’s insane to me that they serve at the pleasure of the President, and not under Congress.
NEW: DoD inspector general report on SignalGate is finished and could become public this week. www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Pentagon inspector general investigation into 'Signalgate' is complete
The report was given to Defense Secretary Hegseth on Tuesday and could be released publicly later this week.
www.nbcnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Just a reminder that Trump fired half of the Inspector Generals on his first day in office. These folks generally had impeccable reputations and were incredibly effective in eliminating fraud and abuse. It’s insane to me that they serve at the pleasure of the President, and not under Congress.
Yes I’ve waited for this one, it’s coming to auction. It’s a bucket list car for me; still I can’t unsee the Ford Grenada rear c-pillar resemblance. Still, it’s one I want to add and it’s already in Europe. Look at that hood line. 🕺
December 3, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Yes I’ve waited for this one, it’s coming to auction. It’s a bucket list car for me; still I can’t unsee the Ford Grenada rear c-pillar resemblance. Still, it’s one I want to add and it’s already in Europe. Look at that hood line. 🕺
Hey Google: Frostburg State doesn’t even play Kutz until this coming Saturday.
December 2, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Hey Google: Frostburg State doesn’t even play Kutz until this coming Saturday.
The rumor is he went straight for the Blanton's! www.wtvr.com/news/local-n...
Raccoon found passed out in bathroom of Virginia ABC Store after breaking in, ransacking shelves
A raccoon was found passed out in the bathroom of the Virginia ABC Store in Ashland after breaking in and ransacking shelves, according to Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The rumor is he went straight for the Blanton's! www.wtvr.com/news/local-n...
Washington Post keeps trying to get me to re-subscribe, but I simply won't unless they change their editorial practices and editor. They need some help with math: I can pay $12/year (.99 cents a month), or pay the extra special rate of $29 a year...who the hell signs up for a year?
December 2, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Washington Post keeps trying to get me to re-subscribe, but I simply won't unless they change their editorial practices and editor. They need some help with math: I can pay $12/year (.99 cents a month), or pay the extra special rate of $29 a year...who the hell signs up for a year?
600 people were fired, suspended, investigated and even jailed for simply making comments about Charlie Kirk's murder. Republicans gleefully endorsed the clearly illegal attack on free speech: “Call them out, and, hell, call their employer,” JD Vance said. www.reuters.com/investigatio...
The Charlie Kirk purge: How 600 Americans were punished in a pro-Trump crackdown
Two months after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, a government-backed campaign has led to firings, suspensions, investigations and other action against more than 600 people. Republican officials have end...
www.reuters.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
600 people were fired, suspended, investigated and even jailed for simply making comments about Charlie Kirk's murder. Republicans gleefully endorsed the clearly illegal attack on free speech: “Call them out, and, hell, call their employer,” JD Vance said. www.reuters.com/investigatio...
Dulles is unarguably one of the most beautiful airports in the country. It can certainly be frustrating, with designers deliberately forcing nearly anyone going through it to walk a mile or more, but having the Orange Incompetence even touch it will be a disaster. apnews.com/article/dona...
Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'
President Donald Trump has announced plans to reconstruct Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia.
apnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Dulles is unarguably one of the most beautiful airports in the country. It can certainly be frustrating, with designers deliberately forcing nearly anyone going through it to walk a mile or more, but having the Orange Incompetence even touch it will be a disaster. apnews.com/article/dona...
Good lord THIS GUY is going to be the next Fed Chair?????????!!!!!!!
December 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Good lord THIS GUY is going to be the next Fed Chair?????????!!!!!!!
It’s a bit of a stunt, but it gets at the heart of it: I’ve often said that if products had to recover their fully allocated costs, beer would be $500 a six pack. Too many products get to skate by with all of us paying their environmental or societal costs. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
San Francisco Will Sue Ultraprocessed Food Companies
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
It’s a bit of a stunt, but it gets at the heart of it: I’ve often said that if products had to recover their fully allocated costs, beer would be $500 a six pack. Too many products get to skate by with all of us paying their environmental or societal costs. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Met with some of my DOJ colleagues who are leaving. Each of these people are leading the worst drug cases, human trafficking, child predators: Everyone agreed there’s no point. Trump will pardon any and all of them for $$. We are done as a society.
December 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Met with some of my DOJ colleagues who are leaving. Each of these people are leading the worst drug cases, human trafficking, child predators: Everyone agreed there’s no point. Trump will pardon any and all of them for $$. We are done as a society.
It’s objectively insane that any college coach makes $13m a year. There’s no way to connect the completely money-based system of college athletics to ANY student benefit that even approaches 1% of costs.
December 2, 2025 at 12:17 AM
It’s objectively insane that any college coach makes $13m a year. There’s no way to connect the completely money-based system of college athletics to ANY student benefit that even approaches 1% of costs.
Reposted by Alan!
December 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Hegseth: I’m in charge here! Let me call in every military officer around the world so they know that!!!
Also Hegseth: Oh well there was an Admiral in charge of that strike not me.
Also Hegseth: Oh well there was an Admiral in charge of that strike not me.
December 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Hegseth: I’m in charge here! Let me call in every military officer around the world so they know that!!!
Also Hegseth: Oh well there was an Admiral in charge of that strike not me.
Also Hegseth: Oh well there was an Admiral in charge of that strike not me.
Cleaning out garages: I sold 3 cars today, bringing me down to 6 finished cars, 3 drivers and 7 in storage (meaning they are fantastic cars that need restoration). This is so painful, I’ve spent so much time finding, researching and preserving these cars, making them drivers. I’m down 14 cars.
November 30, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Cleaning out garages: I sold 3 cars today, bringing me down to 6 finished cars, 3 drivers and 7 in storage (meaning they are fantastic cars that need restoration). This is so painful, I’ve spent so much time finding, researching and preserving these cars, making them drivers. I’m down 14 cars.
Yes I spent all day outside in 25 degrees. It’s college playoff time! Having a lot of fun watching my buddy’s son make history for his D2 team. They are 2 rounds in heading for the quarterfinals!
November 30, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Yes I spent all day outside in 25 degrees. It’s college playoff time! Having a lot of fun watching my buddy’s son make history for his D2 team. They are 2 rounds in heading for the quarterfinals!
Reposted by Alan!
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November 29, 2025 at 11:17 PM
PENTAGON PIZZA TRACKER ISNT REAL PENTAGON PIZZA TRACKER ISNT REAL PENTAGON PIZZA TRACKER ISNT REAL PENTAGON PIZZA TRACKER ISNT REAL PENTAGON PIZZA TRACKER ISNT REAL
Watching my cousin talk to a MAGA yesterday was a masterclass.
Cousin: “I can see your point about vaccines, but what about inoculations? I mean there’s nothing wrong with inoculation, right?
MAGA: “Well yeah sure but that’s different. Of course I’m all for inoculation.”
Cousin: “I can see your point about vaccines, but what about inoculations? I mean there’s nothing wrong with inoculation, right?
MAGA: “Well yeah sure but that’s different. Of course I’m all for inoculation.”
November 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Watching my cousin talk to a MAGA yesterday was a masterclass.
Cousin: “I can see your point about vaccines, but what about inoculations? I mean there’s nothing wrong with inoculation, right?
MAGA: “Well yeah sure but that’s different. Of course I’m all for inoculation.”
Cousin: “I can see your point about vaccines, but what about inoculations? I mean there’s nothing wrong with inoculation, right?
MAGA: “Well yeah sure but that’s different. Of course I’m all for inoculation.”
The day after Thanksgiving is America’s busiest day for, ummm, plumbing emergencies. blog.yelp.com/news/brown-f...
Brown Friday: Yelp reveals the 20 most clogged cities in the U.S. | Yelp - Official Blog
As the holiday hosting season approaches, nothing can derail your get-together with loved ones faster than an embarrassing plumbing emergency. From clogged sinks to overflowing toilets, “Brown Friday”...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The day after Thanksgiving is America’s busiest day for, ummm, plumbing emergencies. blog.yelp.com/news/brown-f...
I’m so sick of Republicans who want simplistic answers to everything. We’ve spent most of my lifetime being ruled by people who won’t do the work to research or examine anything, just make laws and policies based on what they feel, and when that fails claim it’s all in God’s hands.
November 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I’m so sick of Republicans who want simplistic answers to everything. We’ve spent most of my lifetime being ruled by people who won’t do the work to research or examine anything, just make laws and policies based on what they feel, and when that fails claim it’s all in God’s hands.
Sorting through other projects… I’d still want to finish this one.
November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Sorting through other projects… I’d still want to finish this one.