Paul Deaton
@pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social
"We are the HOPE that will not hide, we are the TURNING of the tide." ~John Shumaker, Sept. 8, 2010
Also find me at pauldeaton.com
Also find me at pauldeaton.com
Pinned
Introduce yourself with five cars you’ve owned:
1974 Volkswagen microbus
1976 Chevy LUV pickup truck
1989 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
2002 Subaru Sport
2004 Chevy Colorado
1974 Volkswagen microbus
1976 Chevy LUV pickup truck
1989 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
2002 Subaru Sport
2004 Chevy Colorado
1969 Chevy Caprice coupe 350
1971 Chevy C10 long bed 350
2004 Chrysler Crossfire coupe
1985 Buick Riviera T-Type
1974 Ford LTD 351
1971 Chevy C10 long bed 350
2004 Chrysler Crossfire coupe
1985 Buick Riviera T-Type
1974 Ford LTD 351
Introduce yourself with five cars you’ve owned:
1972 M-B 280SE 4.5
1978 Renault LeCar
1983 Honda Prelude
1986 Ford Taurus Limo
2002 WRX Hatchback
1972 M-B 280SE 4.5
1978 Renault LeCar
1983 Honda Prelude
1986 Ford Taurus Limo
2002 WRX Hatchback
November 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Introduce yourself with five cars you’ve owned:
1974 Volkswagen microbus
1976 Chevy LUV pickup truck
1989 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
2002 Subaru Sport
2004 Chevy Colorado
1974 Volkswagen microbus
1976 Chevy LUV pickup truck
1989 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
2002 Subaru Sport
2004 Chevy Colorado
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When you see Donald Trump's government, a government that works great for those with money and connections and doesn’t work for anyone else, that’s corruption—plain and simple.
November 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
When you see Donald Trump's government, a government that works great for those with money and connections and doesn’t work for anyone else, that’s corruption—plain and simple.
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The My Lai massacre served as an example and application of this existing rule. Lieutenant William Calley and others were prosecuted for their actions at My Lai, and their defense of "following orders" was rejected in court.
November 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The My Lai massacre served as an example and application of this existing rule. Lieutenant William Calley and others were prosecuted for their actions at My Lai, and their defense of "following orders" was rejected in court.
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No one will stop me from defending our freedoms.
November 29, 2025 at 1:02 AM
No one will stop me from defending our freedoms.
Book Review. John Irving's latest.
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Book Review: Queen Esther
I did not receive an advance reader’s copy of Queen Esther by John Irving. I emailed the bookstore in the county seat to make sure they would have it on publication day. On Nov. 4, I drove th…
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November 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Book Review. John Irving's latest.
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25°F at 4:59 a.m. CST. Not much snow yet although the forecast is 12 inches. Snow blower is ready to go once it falls. Cheers! #morningcoffee
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
25°F at 4:59 a.m. CST. Not much snow yet although the forecast is 12 inches. Snow blower is ready to go once it falls. Cheers! #morningcoffee
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So, Hegseth illegally ordered everyone killed in the first alleged drug boat strike on Sept. 2, prompting a second hit to finish off survivors in the water. — This is the real reason why Trump & Hegseth absolutely freaked out about the video against illegal orders.
November 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
So, Hegseth illegally ordered everyone killed in the first alleged drug boat strike on Sept. 2, prompting a second hit to finish off survivors in the water. — This is the real reason why Trump & Hegseth absolutely freaked out about the video against illegal orders.
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Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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What a guy!
In 10 days Trump has slurred 4 female reporters as “Horrible” “Piggy,” “Ugly” and “Stupid.” people.com/trump-snaps-...
Trump Snaps at CBS Reporter on Thanksgiving When She Questions His Comments on National Guard Shooting: 'Are You a Stupid Person?'
President Donald Trump snapped at CBS News' Nancy Cordes when she questioned him about something he said during a Thanksgiving press conference, asking her, 'Are you a stupid person?'
people.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
What a guy!
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Thanksgiving 2025
Thanksgiving dinner. When visiting my sister-in-law’s home I bring my own coffee. It’s instant espresso I can make without a lot of noise in an unfamiliar kitchen while the rest of the …
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November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Another Thanksgiving post... pauldeaton.com/2025/11/28/t...
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Ukraine has once again proved its seriousness in the fight against corruption — after the country's independent NABU and SAPO conducted searches in Yermak's place, he is out now.
A country must be judged not by the problems it faces, but by the response and actions.
A country must be judged not by the problems it faces, but by the response and actions.
November 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Ukraine has once again proved its seriousness in the fight against corruption — after the country's independent NABU and SAPO conducted searches in Yermak's place, he is out now.
A country must be judged not by the problems it faces, but by the response and actions.
A country must be judged not by the problems it faces, but by the response and actions.
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If Rs will not do what is easy and extend the ACA subsidies for a year or two, sending millions of citizens into crisis over health insurance, just wait until Social Security starts running out of money around 2032. Their cruelty will be unbridled. #votethemout
November 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
If Rs will not do what is easy and extend the ACA subsidies for a year or two, sending millions of citizens into crisis over health insurance, just wait until Social Security starts running out of money around 2032. Their cruelty will be unbridled. #votethemout
While traveling, almost forgot to take my vitamins. I bought the pillbox in Toledo, Spain in 1974.
November 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
While traveling, almost forgot to take my vitamins. I bought the pillbox in Toledo, Spain in 1974.
21°F at 2:59 a.m. CST. Winter Storm Warning today! Be careful out there fellow travelers. Cheers! #morningcoffee
November 28, 2025 at 8:59 AM
21°F at 2:59 a.m. CST. Winter Storm Warning today! Be careful out there fellow travelers. Cheers! #morningcoffee
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Communities need used-book shops.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
November 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Communities need used-book shops.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
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Happy Thanksgiving as a time to cook and enjoy a meal with loved ones.
#thanksgiving #nativeanericans #grateful
#thanksgiving #nativeanericans #grateful
November 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Happy Thanksgiving as a time to cook and enjoy a meal with loved ones.
#thanksgiving #nativeanericans #grateful
#thanksgiving #nativeanericans #grateful
"Where do we go from here? We go on living our best lives."
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False Landing
Historic barn in Big Grove Township. How do I feel now that the Democrats won the election? I feel it is the dawning of a new era, full of potential to make the country a better place for us all. I…
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November 27, 2025 at 11:08 AM
"Where do we go from here? We go on living our best lives."
False Landing pauldeaton.com/2025/11/27/f...
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28°F at 4:01 a.m. CST. Happy Thanksgiving to those who observe the day! Cheers! #morningcoffee
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
28°F at 4:01 a.m. CST. Happy Thanksgiving to those who observe the day! Cheers! #morningcoffee
Wind is peeling the bark off trees.
November 26, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Wind is peeling the bark off trees.
These f*ckers!
A new federal directive by Mehmet Oz allows the sharing of Medicaid applicant data with DHS effective immediately, rescinding previous “interagency integrity” firewalls. This forces mixed-status families into an impossible calculus: access life-saving medical care or remain invisible to enforcement.
NEWS: Medicaid Data Now Flows to ICE
Effective today, a new federal directive allows immigration enforcement to access state healthcare enrollment data, TPS ends for thousands of Burmese war refugees, plus Kristi Noem explainer video.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
These f*ckers!
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Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
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November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
Wind blew half a dozen branches over the trail. This one was too big for me to move by myself.
November 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Wind blew half a dozen branches over the trail. This one was too big for me to move by myself.