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Barton L Smith

@themagnuspi.bsky.social

Mechanical Engineer, Amateur critic, beer maven, seam tamer, http://baseballaero.com. MLB Team Consultant.

3,188 Followers  |  512 Following  |  3,632 Posts  |  Joined: 18.08.2023
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If we could do only one thing to right this ship it has to be ending the culture of elite impunity in this country. Once you get past a certain wealth threshold you not only become invulnerable to criminal liability, but you lose the ability to lose in any way at all

09.03.2026 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2020    πŸ” 272    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 10

I mean, you could go on and on

09.03.2026 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Remember, just because you can doesn’t mean you should.

09.03.2026 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tell me where you are and I’ll say hello

08.03.2026 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is amazing

08.03.2026 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am one of millions who googled "What time is it in Phoenix?" today

08.03.2026 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man with curly hair and glasses says lucky in a field ALT: a man with curly hair and glasses says lucky in a field
08.03.2026 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wait, I’m also at fry’s in Scottsdale…

08.03.2026 03:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I just paid off my mortgage. I’ve never been very lucky.

08.03.2026 03:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Samsung used to make Galaxy models that did 960 fps. The seem to have stopped? No one wants this?

07.03.2026 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Home - Vivant Brewery & Spirits-European restaurant and bar in Grand Rapids, MI Enjoy craft beer, juicy burgers, duck nachos, cheese boards, and chicken sandwiches at Vibant Brewery, right in Grand Rapids, MI.

My favorite place there is this one: www.breweryvivant.com. Not sure about dogs

07.03.2026 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Grand Rapids is a target rich environment

07.03.2026 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s an issue that beers like this and ones like saison DuPont are both called Saison. Use your words.

06.03.2026 02:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Homebrewtah Beer and Cider Competition

Homebrewtah brewingcompetitions.com/homebrewtah/ judging starts tomorrow. I’ve entered 9 beers. Wish me luck!

06.03.2026 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I found a new circle of hell.

Getting your rental car impounded.

Don't do it.

06.03.2026 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man with a mustache is looking at another man while talking to him . ALT: a man with a mustache is looking at another man while talking to him .
05.03.2026 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Doesn't this also sum up cocaine addiction?

05.03.2026 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Baseball art

04.03.2026 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Before coffee, it's hard to remember to put the cup under the hotel coffee maker.

04.03.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You're also going to need your own oil tanker

27.02.2026 04:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another cool think about baseballs: it's calming to hold them. Like worry beads

27.02.2026 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's awesome. Does she sign it?

27.02.2026 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Elephant

26.02.2026 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

2X all the rest

26.02.2026 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

One of these things is not like the others

26.02.2026 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

One of the coolest things about baseball is that the ball is a perfect souvenier. And you can get it autographed. And put it in your pocket.

Hockey pucks might come close if they weren't black.

26.02.2026 04:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Would, would not, would felate POTUS

25.02.2026 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Started to say I didn't agree, but I buy that.

25.02.2026 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Looking for mascot work?

25.02.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0