Mike O’Driscoll

Several people fired after clampdown on speech over Charlie Kirk shooting Teachers, firefighters and military personnel among those who lost jobs after posting their opinion on social media

Odd. I thought free speech was sacrosanct in America. I thought Kirk championed it and despised those who shut it fown. It seens not. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

I will try and get a copy on eBay.

Thanks for your vote of confidence…I guess?!

Unlike you, I’d actually be focused on the American people—the issues they’re facing, making sure folks have healthcare, and consulting with Congress before dropping bombs on another country.

If you’re zip-tying grandmas protesting losing health care maybe you’re not the good guys in the story?

I’ve heard about Tampopo but never seen it. Is it available to stream?

Always.

#ICE #MLS #Soccer

Before vaccines, 1 in 5 babies didn’t survive a year. -Dr. Neil Stone

@drneilstone.bsky.social

what these people mean is that they themselves will work hard to paint her as an extreme leftist and sabotage her chances because they prefer being ruled as subjects by Trump and his ghouls to AOC gaining power

Laura Loomer not thrilled about Swamp Force One ✈️

The amount of Russian soldiers in this picture is how many are killed or wounded every three days

Not that this needs to be said, but bribery out in the open is still bribery.

This

Many products sold in the U.S. are made in El Salvador. In response to the El Salvador president’s statements today, we’re calling for an immediate boycott of all Salvadoran-made goods. Please help by listing any products or brands made in El Salvador in the comments below.

He got there in the end!

Well, not sure how many golf fans here, but Rory just won the Masters and golf’s grand slam. Which is something.

Highlights etc...

Brenda Pearce Larry Niven Spider Robinson Stephen Nemeth William Walling Robert Heinlein Robert Silverberg Albert E. Cowdrey R. A. Lafferty Anne McCaffrey Robert Reed John Kessel John Varley Wayne Wightman Gary Jennings Carolyn Ives Gilman @oddmike.bsky.social

BREAKING: The Department of Defense Inspector General has launched an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sharing secret attack plans against the Houthis using Signal.

YouTube video by Peeps Brian Eno perfectly explains selfishness of the super rich

Brian Eno - what a hero

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The image is a screenshot of a tweet from Pop Crave (@PopCrave ). The tweet reads: "Costco sees a gain in foot traffic for a 13th consecutive week after sticking with its DEL initiatives." Below the text, there is an image of the Costco Wholesale logo, which features the word "COSTCO" in red and "WHOLESALE" in white with blue lines above it, all on a blue background. The Pop Crave logo, consisting of a yellow and orange circle with the text "POP CRAVE," is displayed at the top left of the tweet.

They have our business!

Steve Earle and The Waterboys. A winning combination and a great opener for the new album.

❤ Liberal judge Susan Crawford wins in Wisconsin despite Nazi Elmo’s corrupt and criminal attempt to buy the election with millions of dollars.

Steve Erickson’s Zeroville. Mind-blowing.

The shame of it.

Been in Vietnam for the last month - so different and many fantastic and unexpected experiences - not least , encountering the energy and good humour of the young people. There’s an optimism among them that gives me hope for the country’s future, particularly given their recent history.

Vaccines. 💪🏻💪🏻

So Turkish journalists maybe need to start posting here if Musk bows to Erdogan’s will.
Journalists among more than 1,100 arrested in Turkey crackdown

Virginia Governor @GlennYoungkin (R) hearing it from the people

See, it's funny cuz it's true. 🤣

(also: #sad) 😞