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Steve Wilke

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created October 2, 2023

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Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Congratulations and well deserved.

30/8/2025, 11:48:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Who are you and why should I care?

30/8/2025, 2:08:04 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

You forgot Boston!

29/8/2025, 11:16:52 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Actually I'm kind of bummed. I was looking forward to making sure she didn't get reelected.

29/8/2025, 5:17:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

It is so discouraging that she thinks that negotiations could possibly lead to peace. The only true peace will come with Russia defeated and Putin out of power.

28/8/2025, 11:06:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Congratulations! 👍

28/8/2025, 10:52:11 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social)

Grateful how once again Dr. Richardson reminds us of the desperation of the current regime.

27/8/2025, 11:06:28 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

It's our favorite stop each year we come out. ❤️

27/8/2025, 1:28:25 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social)

Had a wonderful time in Round Pond this afternoon. That guy at the lobster shack sure is a hard worker, @hcrichardson.bsky.social !

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27/8/2025, 12:59:43 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

I disagree with your first paragraph. He's smart enough to know the truth. He chooses to lie.

26/8/2025, 1:01:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

We're from Iowa but might have to take a break from our vacation for some good trouble. 😁

26/8/2025, 12:37:09 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Maybe it will grow on me.

25/8/2025, 11:54:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

LOL @5trees.bsky.social and I have been quite clear about the solution which is both clear and effective. Maybe you should go back and read it.

25/8/2025, 11:04:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Thanks for proving my point. Do you really not get that if the Democrats don't handily win the next election there will not be another one? You may be willing to play that game of roulette. I am not.

25/8/2025, 10:36:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

I swear there are those who would rather keep their pet terms and phrases even if it will mean we will get a President Vance.

25/8/2025, 10:04:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

If it wasn't for all the vowels, I'd be right there too.

25/8/2025, 7:08:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Trump will never do anything to Putin.

25/8/2025, 5:50:07 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

No wonder maga likes Russia so much. Kindred spirits.

25/8/2025, 11:49:44 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Why are you posting this crap? He's a lying SOS and an enemy of Ukraine.

25/8/2025, 1:25:26 AM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Wait!!! We haven't talked about pronouns!

25/8/2025, 1:20:43 AM | 24 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

What does that have to do with your original post? He's simply saying use words that all people can relate to and don't feel they are being talked down to, i.e., hungry is a much more powerful word than food insecurity.

24/8/2025, 11:19:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Splitter!

24/8/2025, 10:06:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

That is 100% NOT his point.

24/8/2025, 9:30:36 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Talk about elitist, academic language. LOL

24/8/2025, 2:25:06 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bill Kristol (@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social) reposted

Bolton’s home raided, Gen. Kruse fired, Epstein coverup proceeds, seizure of 10% of Intel another step towards state capitalism. Just one day in the somewhat chaotic but directionally purposeful march towards…despotism. Does anyone think they’re doing all this so they can hand over power in 2028?

22/8/2025, 9:19:10 PM | 3660 1127 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Phillips OBrien (@phillipspobrien.bsky.social) reposted

Conversation with Paul Krugman appeared just a little while ago. We discuss the war in Ukraine, and the appalling state of military analysis, the power of groupthink, etc. We also delve into my new book, War and Power. Enjoy. open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...

23/8/2025, 1:46:30 PM | 135 30 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Fortunately, a little easier read on a beautiful Maine morning.

Penobscot Bay, Maine
23/8/2025, 12:39:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

The dildo of consequences rarely comes lubed.

23/8/2025, 11:30:39 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

The dildo of consequences rarely comes lubed.

23/8/2025, 11:29:20 AM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Good article, Kevin!

23/8/2025, 12:43:59 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank goodness you've got some Norwegian! 🇧🇻😁

20/8/2025, 2:57:05 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social)

Since maga actually means let's turn America into Hungary or Russia, let's show that real Americans love our country, our democracy and our Constitution! Those things define who we are, not a demented, malignant narcissist, cult leader.

20/8/2025, 1:07:26 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

I'll vote for you!

18/8/2025, 8:16:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

It is baffling.

17/8/2025, 10:53:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Now, that was a thread! 😳

17/8/2025, 12:22:14 AM | 26 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

You have and I for one am glad you are listening to your friend. Looks like our trip to Maine next week is getting interesting thanks to Erin. 😳

16/8/2025, 3:16:20 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Darth Putin (@darthputinkgb.bsky.social) reposted

Me arriving in Alaska: Customs: Name? Me: Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin Customs: Occupation? Me: No, just here to give Donald his evaluation.

15/8/2025, 4:31:13 PM | 1447 338 | View on Bluesky | view

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15/8/2025, 3:13:00 PM | 4946 2278 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

TACO

15/8/2025, 1:07:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

TACO

15/8/2025, 1:01:20 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social)

Definitely a more fun read today. Nice to see someone realize the way to respond to a bully is to punch them in the nose.

15/8/2025, 12:43:52 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Andy Craig (@andycraig.bsky.social) reposted

He has kept among us in times of peace Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures. He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power. He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution & unacknowledged by our laws.

15/8/2025, 5:04:07 AM | 6824 2535 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm curious why "a well regulated militia" is never part of any 2nd Amendment discussion. Doesn't the amendment imply the purpose for owning a gun is so you can join your local militia when you are needed?

15/8/2025, 2:20:59 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

I believe you but isn't that a perfect microcosm of where we are? Trump ran against Clinton, Biden and Harris, none of which would be the bogeyman the people you described believed them to be.

15/8/2025, 1:42:49 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

When has that ever been the choice?

15/8/2025, 12:43:03 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social)

OMG, WTF, etc. Please make it stop!

14/8/2025, 11:36:02 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

And the legacy media will never call them out. Amazing capitulation on their part.

14/8/2025, 3:00:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Cereal commercial from our youth

14/8/2025, 2:58:26 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

What evidence could possibly be rattling around in Trump's addled brain to think Putin wants to end the war?

14/8/2025, 1:50:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social)

A wonderful reminder of the extraordinarily important accomplishments of an amazing woman and a reminder of why it is so important to fight for what is right.

14/8/2025, 7:47:41 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Very nice article. Looking forward to seeing him play.

13/8/2025, 11:45:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

The Hospice Kennedys

13/8/2025, 9:16:57 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

???

13/8/2025, 3:39:11 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Tom Nichols (@radiofreetom.bsky.social) reposted

The Trump team is out there trying to normalize an utterly immoral sellout of UKR

10/8/2025, 6:26:09 PM | 1773 418 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

And I would say your love of Boston is your most redeeming quality.

10/8/2025, 8:54:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

I assumed so and should have done a better job of making that clear in my response.

6/8/2025, 9:01:24 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm a bit confused. You weren't even in high school when Nixon was President. How did you work with him? And he's dead. Pretty sure that's not actually his account.

6/8/2025, 3:17:22 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

And don't forget Grandma's lamb recipe!

6/8/2025, 1:35:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted

Wait, my dad cut drug prices by 1500%?

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4/8/2025, 1:28:22 AM | 7399 1327 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm sure that it is difficult because of the ramifications but if you continue to pretend that his inane ramblings are normal and not saying, this a lie and this is a lie, you are an enabler and not remotely a journalist.

4/8/2025, 2:26:47 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Page Testicles (Seriously)

3/8/2025, 12:51:38 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Looks like @radiofreetom.bsky.social has hit the big time! 😉

2/8/2025, 5:07:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Damn autocorrect 😎

1/8/2025, 11:44:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

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31/7/2025, 1:00:45 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Doc Brown

29/7/2025, 4:11:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Your gift link does not work. 😞

28/7/2025, 2:53:22 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Definitely, although I had no idea how bad it was until this thread. LOL

25/7/2025, 3:02:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

New Generations in Harmony, MN

25/7/2025, 1:43:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Not sure if you noticed that besides the Blatz glass on the upper right, the one with green felt inside is from the Bank of New Glarus.

25/7/2025, 1:02:58 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Strolled through an antique store and thought of you.

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25/7/2025, 11:26:28 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

And sometimes the part of the next ticket would tear off with the ticket for that week so the next week the customer would argue that they'd already paid because there wasn't a whole ticket for that week.

25/7/2025, 11:13:50 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

It just struck me wrong as my experience as a paper boy was dramatically different. And for me, surprising how powerful a 50 year old memory can be. So, I certainly wouldn't say I was arguing with you. It's not like I blasphemed Grandma's lamb recipe 😉

25/7/2025, 3:33:06 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

The Des Moines Register made us knock on every door every week and have them pay us cash or check and tear off their ticket for that week. I can't even fathom how awesome your system was.

25/7/2025, 3:26:17 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

And, of course, go back over and over to try and catch the people that were never home as you had to pay the publisher even though your customer hadn't paid you. Appreciate you, Tom, but you do have some horrendously stupid takes sometimes

25/7/2025, 3:17:55 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

If you think this is exactly how it worked things were very different out east or you weren't a paper boy. You had to take your Saturday morning, after you delivered the paper at 6:00 am to go back out and collect the money for the papers you had delivered the previous week. .

25/7/2025, 3:17:36 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social)

We do still need to laugh.

25/7/2025, 2:59:51 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, as always.

23/7/2025, 7:17:17 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

It is hard to imagine what he was thinking. Certainly a horrific own goal.

23/7/2025, 6:14:38 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

He already signed it.

23/7/2025, 11:11:22 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

This is the legislation that just passed overwhelmingly? Why did almost all the MPs vote to take such a large step backwards?

22/7/2025, 11:56:01 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you for this beautiful picture and for all you do. Sleep well and we'll see you in August (I hope!).

22/7/2025, 3:03:53 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Can someone please explain to me why this is a big deal?

20/7/2025, 5:45:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Bottom left. It will be much more noticeable on the bookshelf.

16/7/2025, 11:12:44 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

I'll do the last $250 so we just need $500. Let's get this done!

15/7/2025, 11:43:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

I can't believe you think Trump has shifted on Ukraine. The only question is how long before he tacos.

15/7/2025, 7:23:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

I won't believe it even if I do see it.

14/7/2025, 3:16:24 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Turns out that is Ivanka and the picture is a fake. Epstein was added in.

14/7/2025, 1:59:53 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Will the maga morons ever put 2 and 2 together and realize he's on the list?

13/7/2025, 1:19:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

They had to have the police watching it when I was there 2 years ago which fortunately I noticed before I added something to the fence. LOL

12/7/2025, 1:46:03 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

If only we could also "get it".

12/7/2025, 1:43:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

I have no idea what any of that means. LOL

11/7/2025, 4:18:26 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

True but Europe is not paying much more. That Taurus is not already on its way is unconscionable. Russia is at war with Europe but Europe keeps pretending it's only Ukraine.

10/7/2025, 2:40:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Didn't have that on my Bingo card. 😳

9/7/2025, 12:07:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

It perpetually boggles my mind. Rarely in history has there been such a clear right vs wrong, good vs evil, great outcome vs horrendous one and yet, so many won't take action to make it happen. And even moreso, too many think the bad outcome is the better one.

9/7/2025, 11:54:51 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Holy shit, has she even hit puberty?!? 😳

8/7/2025, 6:17:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

St. John's in London is certainly one of the best meals I've ever had.

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6/7/2025, 3:08:23 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

Pretty sure that if you had this last December, none of us want any.

6/7/2025, 2:57:43 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Wilke (@drwilke.bsky.social) reply parent

"Egermency, everyone to get from street." Sadly, I'm one of the few here old enough to remember that movie.

5/7/2025, 10:37:39 PM | 18 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Republicans Against Trumpism (@rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social) reposted

Ronald Reagan: “Anyone, from any corner of the Earth, can come to live in America and become an American…This, I believe, is one of the most important sources of America's greatness.”🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Profile picture UNITED24 (@u24.gov.ua) reposted

#StandWithUkraine Wherever you are

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