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Robert Weir (pickles)

@robertweir.bsky.social

We can't control the wind, but we can adjust the sails. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to fate. On occasion I'm a putz. No DMs

created December 7, 2023

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Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

That was his cover

1/9/2025, 2:29:37 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes. The govt has no control over them unless the fbi seize them.

1/9/2025, 12:52:34 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Better call ceiling cat

31/8/2025, 8:28:35 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Parts of Canada tried similar but speculation and real estate lobby groups killed most of them. I live in BC and the former provincial liberals 15 years ago killed cooperative public housing by defunding property subsidies and tax breaks. Now where there were several hundred there are a dozen or so.

31/8/2025, 8:25:28 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

1838

31/8/2025, 5:32:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Damocles moment. Takes it right back to Athens beginnings. Bring back astrahka and hand every gop a black one with a 10 year ostracize.

29/8/2025, 9:26:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Often

29/8/2025, 9:23:30 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

My ex took down Christmas tree march and 2 cats gave her the stink eye. Now she has 3 so should be interesting

29/8/2025, 9:21:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat Abughazaleh (@katmabu.bsky.social) reposted

If not for Chicago, we might not have Labor Day. Keep your eyes peeled on Monday for a much longer video where I dive into the history of unionization, violent strike suppression, and workers’ victories in Chicago, and how they impacted workers across the country.

29/8/2025, 5:35:09 PM | 3294 836 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Seawater based tidal power with submerged data centers another incentive idea.

29/8/2025, 8:08:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s fascinating. But of energy to make it molten then works perfectly fine.

29/8/2025, 8:08:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Lord of the flies and animal farm next?

29/8/2025, 8:06:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Plague Poems (@plaguepoems.bsky.social) reposted

My aunt, the doctor, told me a new joke. She asked: What did those who saw this coming pray for? I said I did not know. And so she answered: Those who saw this coming prayed that they’d be wrong. And then neither of us laughed.

29/8/2025, 5:40:45 PM | 236 44 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Yup.

29/8/2025, 8:06:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Oof

29/8/2025, 8:05:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s disgusting. Work around could be diplomatic visas from other members.

29/8/2025, 8:05:08 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Most states don’t police gun shows. A rejection in store doesn’t stop the determined.

29/8/2025, 2:57:33 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Anarchists cookbook is banned most everywhere. Similar reason.

29/8/2025, 4:52:48 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Bubble pop too.

29/8/2025, 4:38:25 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Too skinny needs fattening.

29/8/2025, 4:36:50 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Lack of union power due to erosion starting with Reagan.

29/8/2025, 1:25:26 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Elder punk

29/8/2025, 1:24:20 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

High capacity mags should be illegal. When they were there was less shootings. Required education element is also missing. Would take a revisit at SCOTUS with a better panel to overrule the ignoring of “well regulated militia” in 2A. I’m Canadian, most of our shootings are from US smuggled guns.

29/8/2025, 1:23:46 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

3D printed parts and plans can be made illegal or made to carry the same regulation as a proper gun manufacturer. Semi auto is common enough in a lot of weapons but the AR15 is special and essentially a semi auto copy of M16. Federal regulation with strict rules on use would help.

29/8/2025, 1:20:53 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

💔

29/8/2025, 1:14:36 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Eugenics for dummies. Literally. They really need to be gone.

28/8/2025, 9:48:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Paws on counter, butt in chair.

28/8/2025, 9:47:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Send them a copy if they still exist.

28/8/2025, 9:47:03 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Lucille Ball is vindicated.

28/8/2025, 9:43:58 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

❤️🎶

28/8/2025, 9:43:19 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve Everitt (@steve-everitt.bsky.social) reposted

New rule. A parent may only propose removing a book from the school library only after reading it in its entirety and delivering a book report to the librarian. Until then no discussion shall be entered into.

28/8/2025, 5:32:23 PM | 17527 2862 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

When it’s not submarines, cigarette boats or Cessnas.

28/8/2025, 3:00:28 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social)

Red and yellow sunset over 16th ave with trees of park to the right
28/8/2025, 2:58:31 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Already do

28/8/2025, 1:51:28 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social)

A note for American media that report on mass shootings. Rather than interview traumatized children perhaps gang up on politicians and police that continue to allow them to happen. Might be more effective ne c’est pas?

27/8/2025, 10:39:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jake_Vig (@jakevig.bsky.social) reposted

DO NOT PUT CHILDREN ON TV TALKING ABOUT A SHOOTING THEY JUST LIVED THROUGH The media who do this are heartless bastards

27/8/2025, 9:04:51 PM | 18932 3150 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Bur Burg. Peasant/citizen castle? Is hard to read but pretty

27/8/2025, 10:37:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Along with climate change and prey species drop off.

27/8/2025, 10:32:19 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Next up probably “accelerated” or “provisional” courts that give a guilty verdict and transport within hours.

27/8/2025, 10:26:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Mandatory vaccines. It really should be mandatory. The only province in Canada to end mandatory vaccines in schools is Alberta and it’s the leader in infections. We usually compare that province to Alabama or Florida as it’s as dumb. US largest export to Canada is right wing extremism.

27/8/2025, 10:16:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social)

@mark-carney.bsky.social Canadians elected you to be an answer against conservatives. Please reinstate DST, target specific US imports again and dump F35 in exchange for gripen. We spent a lot on F35 so should request or use courts to regain money but at the end of the day it is not a good plane.

27/8/2025, 10:12:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Revolt

27/8/2025, 9:37:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

He really does have some good takes but usually keeps to himself.

27/8/2025, 9:34:47 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Eric Scannell (@pauleric70.bsky.social) reposted

Hollywood actor Richard Gere : “ Netanyahu should be in Jail” Free Palestine 🇵🇸

27/8/2025, 6:19:14 AM | 2170 523 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

So odd but true.

27/8/2025, 9:32:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

It would change me. Would still be nice but money really helps organization skills.

27/8/2025, 9:32:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

A hazy shade

27/8/2025, 8:34:38 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Meanwhile conservative pundits from Alberta go an CBC and claim China uses more oil so Canada should too. Tell them about China being a leader at dropping dependence on fossil fuel and they get all bent out of shape. Canada per capita pollutes way more than China and we can’t convince alberduh of it

27/8/2025, 6:15:39 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

A rug is only as good as the backing.

27/8/2025, 2:51:14 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Close to the border? Lots in Canada.

27/8/2025, 2:49:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Chinese tariffs are more about protectionism than security. Sure they spy on trade partners but realistically so do we. The fun part of US blanket tariffs on most of the world is it allows Chinese manufacturers more market share and their products are as good and sometimes better.

27/8/2025, 2:04:57 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Get it wet and find out.

27/8/2025, 2:01:04 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Jute is softer and shrinks when wet so not good for nets or ropes. Ok for clothing and cloth.

27/8/2025, 2:00:31 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Bullshit. Hemp is way easier to cultivate and takes very little to water. Jute is ok for clothing, cloth and bags where hemp is better at ropes and industrial settings. There is a reason hemp was the nautical rope for millennia. hemptique.com/pages/hemp-v...

27/8/2025, 1:59:44 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Hemp is biodegradable over time. It needs replacing faster but cheap and easy to grow.

26/8/2025, 10:40:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

The tired old Reagan/Laffer argument. The rich will stay as they can’t make as much elsewhere without paying a price that costs way more. They paid massive income and manufacturing taxes in 50s/60s with a booming economy.

26/8/2025, 10:38:45 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Suspect I’m similar

26/8/2025, 10:31:13 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Their history is full of warfare and deals to split Lithuania and Poland. Which Russian and Austrian empires matched. It’s fascinating how they found a way to peaceful coexistence and their polices after wwII I wish North America had emulated. Canada did some of it but we have too much US influence

26/8/2025, 10:29:57 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

No communist party to vilify so they adjusted Nazi playbook

26/8/2025, 10:26:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social)

White chalk bunny with orange carrot on park walkway
26/8/2025, 9:27:56 PM | 12 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Not a joke. They have centuries of history with Russia. Sometimes they were the bully even. They take defence on a budget very seriously.

26/8/2025, 6:45:20 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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26/8/2025, 7:56:05 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

The gripen makes sense as we can’t afford the f35 despite the fact we paid double the original cost already with no delivery. The rest of it is basically a conservative policy plan that annoys the eff out of me.

26/8/2025, 7:46:29 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Always does

26/8/2025, 7:44:04 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Sweden designed its roads around it.

26/8/2025, 7:36:22 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Canada is guilty of that too.

26/8/2025, 5:44:56 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social)

Very salty person in world of warships that likes to throw games due to hates carriers. Quite fun, E for expert generally reserved for cheaters the game insists don’t exist.
26/8/2025, 5:09:08 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

6 months ish. Then about 5 years of life ish.

26/8/2025, 1:06:03 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

No worries. Just ensure regulations keep it safe and pasteurize that milk.

26/8/2025, 1:02:33 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Paprika everything

26/8/2025, 12:58:48 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s apt and not throwing around. What they have done so far justifies a charge. He already threatened others with it which is an overreach of power and, technically, treasonable by your constitution.

25/8/2025, 11:39:08 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

They are ridiculously stupid. Their only save at this point is a bought and paid for Scotus immunity clause. Korea impeached and jailed for much less. This makes the states worse than any country they opposed.

25/8/2025, 11:37:08 PM | 14 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Treason doesn’t require a war. Reality winner is proof of that. It only requires working with other countries to actively harm US. Definitely adequate proof for at least a grand jury to weigh.

25/8/2025, 11:35:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

They should be

25/8/2025, 7:29:16 PM | 75 4 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Really want some contempt and ja time for doj people. It’s outrageous

25/8/2025, 7:28:59 PM | 14 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Treason is unpardonable. Ask general Lee’ family

25/8/2025, 7:25:53 PM | 79 6 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

PLAY WITH MEEEEEE

25/8/2025, 5:21:21 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Pointless. The platform should be ramming these terms down gop throat daily as a reminder of abject failure. Should also be finding solutions like as with AOC, Warren, Sanders and Mamdani. 70% are ignored so 28% can try to advance and 2% stop everything.

25/8/2025, 5:19:24 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

They’re all necessary terms and descriptive. If anything should use some of the more vulgar like homeless as it’s even more descriptive

25/8/2025, 5:16:57 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CHOPPER - Woke Boomer (@unclechopperrip.bsky.social) reposted

SORRY (from Australia) The USA should not be allowed to host the world cup next year 🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️

25/8/2025, 2:10:30 AM | 22819 3200 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

It would be on life support but HMO pulled the plug.

25/8/2025, 2:56:17 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Winning yet?

25/8/2025, 2:53:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

Especially the China ev tariffs as they were demanded by Americans and would have been better suited to a discussion of market cap instead.

24/8/2025, 6:33:27 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Weir (pickles) (@robertweir.bsky.social) reply parent

2 weeks earlier than most of Canada.

24/8/2025, 6:24:46 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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IDU ideology at its “finest”.

24/8/2025, 6:23:52 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ally the piper. Awesome

24/8/2025, 2:38:24 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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White Rock beach overlook from top of West Beach ave. Palm tree to right. Sculptured bushes to left
24/8/2025, 1:41:54 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Sun in late afternoon shining on beach waves with a treed headland to right and middle distance Point Robert’s WA
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Sun in late afternoon shining on beach waves with a treed headland to right and middle distance Point Robert’s WA
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5stack of rocks on a pointy rock in front of waves with tide coming in
24/8/2025, 12:35:28 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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5 flat rocks stacked in front of waves and beach
24/8/2025, 12:13:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Rocky beach to right. Water to left and in centre distance White Rock pier with Blaine WA in background.
24/8/2025, 12:10:14 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Panoramic shot of White Rock beach facing south
24/8/2025, 12:03:04 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ravine bottom with spillway and bridge
23/8/2025, 11:19:10 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Rock pile down hill to stabilize soil. In ravine
23/8/2025, 11:13:43 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Creek in ravine with 12ft diameter tree trunk crossing it.
23/8/2025, 11:07:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s a painful but necessary read.

23/8/2025, 8:43:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They’re their

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