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Mike O'Reirdan

@moreirdan.bsky.social

Aviation nut and pilot, motorcyclist, dog loving, polyamorist. A Brit / Irish bloke who moved to the USA, lives in PA, became an American and likes where he is even if the politics are awful right now. Definitely lefty, former security geek, and granddad

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Two dogs lying next to each other and chilling out

Two dogs lying next to each other and chilling out

My excellent dogs, Sparrow and Ivy

29.04.2025 19:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Moron greets the monster

07.04.2025 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Here Are the Attack Plans That Trumpโ€™s Advisers Shared on Signal The administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlanticโ€™s editor in chief.

The DUI Secretary Of Defence (allegedly ) Hegseth and Russian asset (allegedly) Director of Intelligence Gabard "not discussing classified matters". Here is the full transcript as just published in the Atlantic.... nothing classified here folks, not paywalled www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

26.03.2025 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Really? I know a whole bunch who will be and are. The US Government, not so much. Donโ€™t forget Europe signed the Minsk accords too. Also, European NATO powers committed to a minimum of 2% spend on defence and have relied on the US nuclear shield ever since. We need a 5% spend and that will hurt.

17.03.2025 17:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes it is disturbing and sad and self inflicted. ICE are bastards, staffed in many cases by racists who are getting off in this behaviour.

16.03.2025 18:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Can she issue an order to impound the aircraft ?

16.03.2025 18:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Portugal cancelled a F35 order and Canada is going with Gripen.

16.03.2025 18:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An image of Musk doing his โ€œRoman saluteโ€ and text of โ€œX marks the rotโ€. The second line is โ€œdelete your accountโ€

An image of Musk doing his โ€œRoman saluteโ€ and text of โ€œX marks the rotโ€. The second line is โ€œdelete your accountโ€

@bsky.app I like this.

16.03.2025 18:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My partner used to live in the town next to where he was mayor. Occasionally she used to have breakfast in the same cafe as he was in. She said he was a good guy but we are very disappointed in his actions / inactions. Heโ€™s been captured by the system I think.

15.03.2025 10:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And no damage, none is the way to go. Economic impact without criminal liability is the point.

15.03.2025 10:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

How lovely a place to live. My other passion, actually my real passion, bikes are secondary, is aviation. Unlike many people, living in a place with many aircraft and gorgeous scenery seems idyllic. Most would want to ditch the planes I think.

15.03.2025 10:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He is my senator. So far he has paid a lot of attention to supporting Israel but surprisingly little to those he was elected to represent.

15.03.2025 01:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If only I chewed gum. I could be convinced to buy a Tesla if the moon turned blue and dinosaurs roam the Earth again. Consequently, I think itโ€™s quite unlikely.

14.03.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He is a waste of space

14.03.2025 21:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Queens Own Lumberjacks, 1st Battalion

14.03.2025 18:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So where in Scotland are you? I nearly ended up going to university in Edinburgh however I managed to screw up my A-level so badly that I had no chance. I live just outside of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. We are in a quite rather smug little middle class enclave. Sometimes it makes me want to puke.

14.03.2025 18:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It is instructive that you remember that all the amendments apply to everyone. That includes the ones that the right have always complained about, 1st, 2nd etc.

14.03.2025 16:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Waste their time, take a test ride, tell them the cars smell of burning flesh and poverty

14.03.2025 16:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Take a test ride , waste their time

14.03.2025 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What about having test ride palooza. If people go there and have test rides and then say โ€œIโ€™ll think about itโ€ :)

14.03.2025 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well Iโ€™m not that tall. The Tiger is nice because I can flat foot it. What got you into bikes ? My mother was a Scot and she used to ride an old ex US army HD around Edinburgh after the war. She encouraged me about bikes and also funded my early flying lessons.

14.03.2025 11:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They sound amazing

13.03.2025 21:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What have you done ?

13.03.2025 21:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Red Triumph Tiger 850 Sports

Red Triumph Tiger 850 Sports

Red Royal Enfield Continental GT

Red Royal Enfield Continental GT

Black Royal Enfield Himalayan

Black Royal Enfield Himalayan

This is the current lot. My favourite is the red Royal Enfield.

13.03.2025 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I loathe him too. I came here in 2000 from London and have been here ever since. I became a citizen but if it gets a lot worse I may flee to Ireland. I could not do the UK.

13.03.2025 19:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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London doesnโ€™t waste any time ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ’€

12.03.2025 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5053    ๐Ÿ” 1365    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 74    ๐Ÿ“Œ 69

What sort of bike was it that you helped out ?

13.03.2025 12:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes

13.03.2025 11:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have a couple of friends with those. How long have you had a bike for and where are you ? I see the distressed US flag but you say you are European. There used to be a woman in our club of similar height who had a 900 Ducati but with a very low seat and some weird boots.

13.03.2025 08:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ha ha. Now I am verging on being ancient with a buggered back so
I have a device which allows me to winch my bike back up single handed.

13.03.2025 01:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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