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Mike Brenner

@ensskate.bsky.social

Retired father of three, California transplant with deep roots, US Navy submarine veteran. Believer in science, and defender of the Constitution. Still learning.

63 Followers  |  49 Following  |  18 Posts  |  Joined: 11.02.2024  |  1.6088

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a man in a maroon shirt sits at a desk with a book ALT: a man in a maroon shirt sits at a desk with a book

Oh, no!!! Not Ring!

11.02.2026 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

10.02.2026 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 31240    πŸ” 13785    πŸ’¬ 972    πŸ“Œ 1695
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#NoKingsWatsonville

19.10.2025 05:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NO KINGS Pajaro Valley Β· No Kings **In America, we don’t bow to kings.** Our movement is risingβ€”louder, prouder, and unstoppable. **β€œNO KINGS”** isn’t just a chantβ€”it’s the heartbeat of our democracy. Born in the streets, lifted on p...

I'm attending No Kings's event, β€œNO KINGS Pajaro Valley” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

16.10.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#tacotrump

16.08.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is horrific. But as Putin and MBS have demonstrated, and Israel’s killing of 200 other journalists, authoritarian leaders get a free pass to kill people speaking truth. Their number is small, so easy to get. Fortunately Trump was busy golfing this weekend, so hopefully he won’t get any ideas.

11.08.2025 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An upside down American flag tied up in orange strap, flying in front of a suburban home.

An upside down American flag tied up in orange strap, flying in front of a suburban home.

Celebrating Lack of Independence Day. πŸ˜”#July4

04.07.2025 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Inverness

16.06.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | I was worried about Trump’s Army parade β€” until I saw it For the army, this was mission accomplished.

After reading www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202..., I think it’s sad for the troops. This parade was planned as a celebration of the history of the US Army. Trump hijacked it for his own aggrandizement, but clearly didn’t look at the plan. Trump, again, tainted something good. But you helped. BOO!

16.06.2025 07:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#Pride #NoKings

14.06.2025 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Starting No Kings Day early in Scotland.

14.06.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Wordle 1β€―440 2/6*

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29.05.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can we get him on BlueSky?

09.05.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Literally my first thought when I saw this article. Why are they trying to hide? Are they not proud of doing their fascist masters’ bidding.

09.05.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Earth Day flag (earth image on a blue field) flying from an olive green house over a flowering garden.

Earth Day flag (earth image on a blue field) flying from an olive green house over a flowering garden.

55 years of Earth Days, and we’re still having to explain. Now we have to fight an existential threat to our ability to speak about climate change, let alone get our government to do anything about it. Make every day Earth Day, and keep fighting for science and truth.
#EarthDay #FirstAmendment

23.04.2025 01:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pass it on.

18.04.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1001    πŸ” 409    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 6

We should be building those prisons here with American labor. We have lots of people that would love brutalizing brown people. Trump is outsourcing American jobs.

14.04.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not all tariffs are bad, but All Tariffs IS bad.

04.04.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Inside President Trump’s whirlwind decision to upend global trade Why did Trump impose tariffs? Inside the advice that shaped his decision.

After weeks of determining tariff rates for dozens of countries, aides from several government agencies produced a menu of options.

Instead, President Trump personally selected a formula that was based on two simple variables, according to people familiar with the matter.

04.04.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 269    πŸ” 65    πŸ’¬ 47    πŸ“Œ 19

*rump’s cabinet meeting was just Elon holding court with the executive staff of the company he acquired in a hostile takeover. His purges are just part of β€œimproving” the business by tearing it down to the ground. Lather, rinse, repeat.

27.02.2025 07:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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