@ostrakon.bsky.social
Father, husband, retired high school teacher. Old and grumpy, but perhaps foolishly, I believe there is still hope.
50K, how quaint.
1.4 billion seems to be the new bar to break while serving the public.
1.4 billion seems to be the new bar to break while serving the public.
February 2, 2026 at 9:40 PM
50K, how quaint.
1.4 billion seems to be the new bar to break while serving the public.
1.4 billion seems to be the new bar to break while serving the public.
Another reason that Wallet Hub ranked Oklahoma 50th in the nation in education.
Great showing, keep it up, Sooners.
Great showing, keep it up, Sooners.
January 30, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Another reason that Wallet Hub ranked Oklahoma 50th in the nation in education.
Great showing, keep it up, Sooners.
Great showing, keep it up, Sooners.
But it makes the stupid stuff they said yesterday seem more sane and believable.
All they have to do is keep moving the goal post and soon no one will have any idea where the goal is supposed to be.
All they have to do is keep moving the goal post and soon no one will have any idea where the goal is supposed to be.
January 30, 2026 at 10:50 PM
But it makes the stupid stuff they said yesterday seem more sane and believable.
All they have to do is keep moving the goal post and soon no one will have any idea where the goal is supposed to be.
All they have to do is keep moving the goal post and soon no one will have any idea where the goal is supposed to be.
I guess in the past he was a deficit hawk.
I always find it amazing how easy it is for some people to jettison their beliefs for their ambition.
I always find it amazing how easy it is for some people to jettison their beliefs for their ambition.
January 30, 2026 at 3:55 PM
I guess in the past he was a deficit hawk.
I always find it amazing how easy it is for some people to jettison their beliefs for their ambition.
I always find it amazing how easy it is for some people to jettison their beliefs for their ambition.
Would brown shirts be more appropriate?
January 29, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Would brown shirts be more appropriate?
I’m pretty sure the Constitution says that the role of the Supreme Court is to interpret the law to fit whatever nonsense the executive branch blurts out each night.
January 29, 2026 at 2:40 PM
I’m pretty sure the Constitution says that the role of the Supreme Court is to interpret the law to fit whatever nonsense the executive branch blurts out each night.
We know, but he’s merely a reflection of who 51.5% of us are.
January 29, 2026 at 2:35 PM
We know, but he’s merely a reflection of who 51.5% of us are.
Wearing a mask gives the wearer anonymity - much like being on social media.
People who can be anonymous, will do things they wouldn’t otherwise do.
People who can be anonymous, will do things they wouldn’t otherwise do.
January 29, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Wearing a mask gives the wearer anonymity - much like being on social media.
People who can be anonymous, will do things they wouldn’t otherwise do.
People who can be anonymous, will do things they wouldn’t otherwise do.
None of this has ever been about competence. It’s always been about cronyism.
And the willingness to do what ever you’re told regardless of the law or even human decency.
And the willingness to do what ever you’re told regardless of the law or even human decency.
January 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
None of this has ever been about competence. It’s always been about cronyism.
And the willingness to do what ever you’re told regardless of the law or even human decency.
And the willingness to do what ever you’re told regardless of the law or even human decency.
What about all those in Congress and the courts who have enabled this circus by refusing to assert their constitutional powers?
January 28, 2026 at 11:16 PM
What about all those in Congress and the courts who have enabled this circus by refusing to assert their constitutional powers?
Until your colleagues evolve a backbone, I guess everything is a slush fund for him to carry out whatever agenda he blurts out each night.
January 28, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Until your colleagues evolve a backbone, I guess everything is a slush fund for him to carry out whatever agenda he blurts out each night.
It takes a brave subordinate to say, “no.”
That applies in the military even more than in a corporate environment.
Your career will be ruined and in military, you will likely face charges.
That applies in the military even more than in a corporate environment.
Your career will be ruined and in military, you will likely face charges.
January 26, 2026 at 6:45 PM
It takes a brave subordinate to say, “no.”
That applies in the military even more than in a corporate environment.
Your career will be ruined and in military, you will likely face charges.
That applies in the military even more than in a corporate environment.
Your career will be ruined and in military, you will likely face charges.
But he’s merely a reflection of us. 51.5% of us voted for this and the vast majority of them would vote for it again.
January 26, 2026 at 6:40 PM
But he’s merely a reflection of us. 51.5% of us voted for this and the vast majority of them would vote for it again.
“Unqualified, ignorant hack”-with lots of money to spread around…
January 26, 2026 at 3:11 PM
“Unqualified, ignorant hack”-with lots of money to spread around…
Don’t see the problem here.
The Founder clearly wrote the second amendment to apply only to right wingers.
Others were never supposed to be able to carry guns.
The Founder clearly wrote the second amendment to apply only to right wingers.
Others were never supposed to be able to carry guns.
January 25, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Don’t see the problem here.
The Founder clearly wrote the second amendment to apply only to right wingers.
Others were never supposed to be able to carry guns.
The Founder clearly wrote the second amendment to apply only to right wingers.
Others were never supposed to be able to carry guns.
Anyone out there actually believe he cares in the slightest?
It’s a small but necessary price to pay to divert attention away from Epstein and the economy, punish Waltz and energize the base.
It’s a small but necessary price to pay to divert attention away from Epstein and the economy, punish Waltz and energize the base.
January 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Anyone out there actually believe he cares in the slightest?
It’s a small but necessary price to pay to divert attention away from Epstein and the economy, punish Waltz and energize the base.
It’s a small but necessary price to pay to divert attention away from Epstein and the economy, punish Waltz and energize the base.
Could have sworn that lots of people in Switzerland have been speaking German for a very long time.
January 25, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Could have sworn that lots of people in Switzerland have been speaking German for a very long time.
But it was necessary to change the subject.
The Epstein files are still hidden.
Unemployment is edging up.
The economy isn’t working for most people.
Approval is edging down.
The budget is again in crisis.
Elections are in 10 months and looking ugly.
A cornered rat will lash out.
The Epstein files are still hidden.
Unemployment is edging up.
The economy isn’t working for most people.
Approval is edging down.
The budget is again in crisis.
Elections are in 10 months and looking ugly.
A cornered rat will lash out.
January 25, 2026 at 6:54 PM
But it was necessary to change the subject.
The Epstein files are still hidden.
Unemployment is edging up.
The economy isn’t working for most people.
Approval is edging down.
The budget is again in crisis.
Elections are in 10 months and looking ugly.
A cornered rat will lash out.
The Epstein files are still hidden.
Unemployment is edging up.
The economy isn’t working for most people.
Approval is edging down.
The budget is again in crisis.
Elections are in 10 months and looking ugly.
A cornered rat will lash out.
Kind of like the Roman Senate after the collapse of the Republic.
January 25, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Kind of like the Roman Senate after the collapse of the Republic.
He wants it to spiral out of control so he can declare an insurrection and send in the troops to humiliate Waltz.
This is the plan, he’s not backing down. Does anyone believe he cares one tiny bit about protestors who oppose him?
Although he’s pardoned all the protestors that supported him…
This is the plan, he’s not backing down. Does anyone believe he cares one tiny bit about protestors who oppose him?
Although he’s pardoned all the protestors that supported him…
January 25, 2026 at 12:09 AM
He wants it to spiral out of control so he can declare an insurrection and send in the troops to humiliate Waltz.
This is the plan, he’s not backing down. Does anyone believe he cares one tiny bit about protestors who oppose him?
Although he’s pardoned all the protestors that supported him…
This is the plan, he’s not backing down. Does anyone believe he cares one tiny bit about protestors who oppose him?
Although he’s pardoned all the protestors that supported him…
The Senate will likely pass it because 3 deaths in a Democratic run city don’t mean much to GOP senators - and they’re terrified of being primaried by their Fearful Leader.
Fact is that a majority still approve of ICE, if not all its tactics.
It’s got to get much worse, before it gets better.
Fact is that a majority still approve of ICE, if not all its tactics.
It’s got to get much worse, before it gets better.
January 25, 2026 at 12:04 AM
The Senate will likely pass it because 3 deaths in a Democratic run city don’t mean much to GOP senators - and they’re terrified of being primaried by their Fearful Leader.
Fact is that a majority still approve of ICE, if not all its tactics.
It’s got to get much worse, before it gets better.
Fact is that a majority still approve of ICE, if not all its tactics.
It’s got to get much worse, before it gets better.
He needs justification to send in the troops. If his minions can incite violence, he wins the game, he has his insurrection.
The protests must remain peaceful no matter how egregious the behavior.
He wants nothing more than to be a war time president with all the power that comes with it.
The protests must remain peaceful no matter how egregious the behavior.
He wants nothing more than to be a war time president with all the power that comes with it.
January 24, 2026 at 11:53 PM
He needs justification to send in the troops. If his minions can incite violence, he wins the game, he has his insurrection.
The protests must remain peaceful no matter how egregious the behavior.
He wants nothing more than to be a war time president with all the power that comes with it.
The protests must remain peaceful no matter how egregious the behavior.
He wants nothing more than to be a war time president with all the power that comes with it.
We’re obviously not dependable.
It’s not just the president and congress. Remember, we put them there.
A critical mass of Americans are returning to the self imposed isolationism it took two world wars and a Cold War to break us of.
It’s not just the president and congress. Remember, we put them there.
A critical mass of Americans are returning to the self imposed isolationism it took two world wars and a Cold War to break us of.
January 24, 2026 at 7:35 PM
We’re obviously not dependable.
It’s not just the president and congress. Remember, we put them there.
A critical mass of Americans are returning to the self imposed isolationism it took two world wars and a Cold War to break us of.
It’s not just the president and congress. Remember, we put them there.
A critical mass of Americans are returning to the self imposed isolationism it took two world wars and a Cold War to break us of.
But those who were there on that day all ran for cover - and hid. - unless they were playing “tour guide.”
Another chapter in my new book,”Profiles in Cowardice.”
Another chapter in my new book,”Profiles in Cowardice.”
January 22, 2026 at 8:45 PM
But those who were there on that day all ran for cover - and hid. - unless they were playing “tour guide.”
Another chapter in my new book,”Profiles in Cowardice.”
Another chapter in my new book,”Profiles in Cowardice.”
At least half the country is scared, angry and frustrated.
Say what you like, he’s a master of manipulation and knowing how to push their buttons. They follow him around bleating like sheep follow the shepherd.
Say what you like, he’s a master of manipulation and knowing how to push their buttons. They follow him around bleating like sheep follow the shepherd.
January 22, 2026 at 12:31 PM
At least half the country is scared, angry and frustrated.
Say what you like, he’s a master of manipulation and knowing how to push their buttons. They follow him around bleating like sheep follow the shepherd.
Say what you like, he’s a master of manipulation and knowing how to push their buttons. They follow him around bleating like sheep follow the shepherd.