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Steve S.

@sailingsteve.bsky.social

Sailor. Retired chemistry teacher. I believe in science and the constitution. politics and sailing I am, therefore I think. Diagonally parked in a parallel universe. Big fingers on smallish phone =Typos Sadly necessary: no DMs, no crypto, etc.

created November 13, 2024

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Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

donnie taco told me not to.

1/9/2025, 1:44:19 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I am thankful for a nice sleep in this morning. Was a long day [and a fun day!] driving yesterday. A fabulous afternoon sailing. 'Nough said! Having the opportunity to preposition my breakfasts and lunches for teaching this week. No early morning shopping tomorrow.

1/9/2025, 1:42:32 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Government efficiency....

1/9/2025, 1:09:17 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Sounds about right for the Christo-fascists.

1/9/2025, 1:05:48 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He's dying, and all they have managed to do is clear homeless encampments, and some gardening.

1/9/2025, 1:02:57 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

What’s with the grey hat???

1/9/2025, 12:59:54 AM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

And doing gardening.

31/8/2025, 2:42:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I am thankful for a fun visit with a boating friend [who has the same boat we do.] Meeting some great people. Hope to see them again, perhaps next year on Labour Day weekend. Some hilarious boats in the annual Georgetown parade of boats.

31/8/2025, 2:02:17 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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If you miss your high school bully days, here’s your chance to relive those days. Cosplay a LEO.

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30/8/2025, 6:52:08 PM | 8 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Pathetic little Mikey will do his trumpian duty.

30/8/2025, 6:49:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Any sightings of king donOld in Bedminster?

30/8/2025, 1:55:34 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Sheep.

30/8/2025, 1:51:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Getting the motivation back to work on my shop project. Bases for the workbenches have been assembled and mounted. Made one small error, but it should be readily fixable.

30/8/2025, 2:27:29 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I am thankful that my plan for some of the garage trim repair seems to have worked. Now just need to add finishing touches to make pretty, and rehang. 👇 Yummy homemade cookies. 'Nough said!

30/8/2025, 2:27:17 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

If he thought LA was messy, he ain't seen nothing yet. Chicago will not take kindly to ice, et. al.

30/8/2025, 2:02:29 AM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

They must be having lots of fun in that office.

30/8/2025, 1:59:37 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Hence the need for a massive stroke. Very public for all to see.

30/8/2025, 1:56:38 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Thanks for the correction. Appreciated.

29/8/2025, 7:58:13 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

The mouth still moves…

29/8/2025, 7:52:05 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Release the Epstein files. Now would be a good time.

29/8/2025, 7:08:24 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social)

And here’s all the viagra you can carry.

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29/8/2025, 7:06:56 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social)

The new, history major head of CDC.

29/8/2025, 7:03:07 PM | 0 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

History major. Not even a science BA

29/8/2025, 7:01:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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So good for US manufacturers. He really is burning the country down so he can rule over the ashes.

29/8/2025, 6:54:58 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Foolish mortal. Never gonna happen whilst republicans hold any kind of power.

29/8/2025, 6:44:59 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Ain’t no one gonna breed with you boyo

29/8/2025, 6:43:46 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Coward.

29/8/2025, 6:42:38 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Dick Cheney from 2009 still has his protection. He is a venal, petty, little man.

29/8/2025, 6:33:52 PM | 20 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

A massive, very public, but non-fatal stroke. Let him fester inside an immovable, totally useless body.

29/8/2025, 6:32:11 PM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m pretty sure it was a white guy. At least that’s what I recall of the images from inside the space she was trying to break into.

29/8/2025, 6:26:59 PM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Smart move

29/8/2025, 4:44:43 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Of course feckless little Mikey will do his best to cover up. won't work. Release the Epstein files.

29/8/2025, 4:43:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Of course feckless little Mikey will do his best to cover up. Won't work. Release the Epstein files.

29/8/2025, 4:42:48 PM | 7 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

And they don't pay fines of $750B for lying.

29/8/2025, 4:41:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Fingers crossed behind his back. No way he will be able to contain/control maga. They do not trust him with his brown-skinned wife and kids. maga will implode.

29/8/2025, 4:40:29 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Bought and paid for

29/8/2025, 4:38:18 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Have felt for a while that the Air Force was the most rightwing of the service branches. Kinda makes the case, doesn't it.

29/8/2025, 4:37:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Exactly.

29/8/2025, 3:16:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Well bless her heart.

29/8/2025, 3:15:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

That too

29/8/2025, 12:36:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

No argument.

29/8/2025, 12:36:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Bad enough up here in PA in July and August. Can't imagine NC, or worse, Floriduh.

29/8/2025, 12:34:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Can't blame them. This country has treated them and their country very badly. Right now, the only reason I would go to Florida in particular is for a family reunion.

29/8/2025, 1:27:28 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

He wasn't even in the freakin' building you idiot. He shot through the windows.

29/8/2025, 1:25:58 AM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Two nice walks with Judy around the community today. About a half mile each.

29/8/2025, 12:52:21 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I am thankful our window screen was repaired much quicker than promised. Fun pickleball class today. We actually put some pieces we've been learning together and played games. Still much to learn and practice, but I like it. I have lots of potential up on the line. 👇

29/8/2025, 12:52:08 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social)

All too true.

29/8/2025, 12:28:27 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Texas, too.

29/8/2025, 12:24:50 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Have felt for a while that the Air Force was the furthest right of the service branches. Kinda proves the point.

29/8/2025, 12:21:51 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Relase the Epstein files. Same could be said for firearms, too. [variation on a theme...]

28/8/2025, 11:47:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Switzerland tried for profit healthcare for a very short time. They abandoned it quickly and absolutely.

28/8/2025, 11:35:56 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

And here's all the viagra you can carry.

28/8/2025, 11:33:46 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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28/8/2025, 5:38:36 PM | 3 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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The dictator will fall. Release the Epstein files.

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28/8/2025, 1:22:33 PM | 8 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

He will kill more people than donOld did with Covid.

28/8/2025, 1:16:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

And a job in the administration.

28/8/2025, 12:40:03 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

But we ain't doing sh!t about the guns. Every other country has mental illness issues too, but they don't have mass shootings...

28/8/2025, 12:38:55 PM | 378 27 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

And only for 29 days, so they will not get a per diem to help offset the loss of income since they are not at their regular jobs.

28/8/2025, 2:09:59 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Bingo!!

28/8/2025, 2:03:19 AM | 7 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Bingo!

28/8/2025, 2:03:07 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

They will all speak up the moment he is gone...

28/8/2025, 2:01:58 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

A nice walk this morning with Judy around the neighbourhood.

28/8/2025, 2:00:57 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I am thankful that I fell back asleep in the early morning. Doesn't always happen... for more progress on the garage front rebuild. Did some caulking today [and around some other places that have long needed it], and have a plan worked out for the little piece that needs some TLC. 👇

28/8/2025, 2:00:42 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

They can indict a ham sandwich, but not a submarine sandwich.

28/8/2025, 1:51:12 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

For only 29 days, so they will not get a per diem to compensate for their time away from jobs.

28/8/2025, 1:49:42 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

And it took three hours to say all that garbage.

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28/8/2025, 1:46:51 AM | 23 8 | View on Bluesky | view

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And it took three hours to do all the effusive praise.

27/8/2025, 9:25:26 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

And it took three hours to say all that effusive praise.

27/8/2025, 9:23:59 PM | 1 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

How many white guys vs immigrants were responsible for school shootings?

27/8/2025, 9:22:46 PM | 7 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Thou shalt not steal. He has three mortgages on three homes, all listed as primary residences.

27/8/2025, 9:21:37 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Maybe if he wasn't such a f'ing jerk he wouldn't need that level of security.

27/8/2025, 9:20:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Brilliant strategy... NOT!

27/8/2025, 9:19:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Release the Epstein files.

27/8/2025, 8:01:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Club someone with a Serrano ham

27/8/2025, 8:00:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Two thoughts on this most recent school shooting.

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27/8/2025, 7:22:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

What?!?! Picking up trash for 29 days (so no per diem) isn’t serious???

27/8/2025, 7:20:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

They can indict a ham sandwich, but not a submarine sandwich

27/8/2025, 3:27:36 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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If king donOld wants Union Station to be a world class transportation hub, he’s gonna have to spend a lot of money on the train service itself, not just the edifice. apnews.com/article/trum...

27/8/2025, 3:11:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

They are not “out”. Nothing has been approved by the committee, CDC, or hhs. Just one more fascist power play.

27/8/2025, 3:05:25 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Another day in shooters paradise. www.cnn.com/webview/us/l...

27/8/2025, 3:03:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

truth.

27/8/2025, 12:14:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

This is utter bs!

27/8/2025, 1:46:18 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Fun night at trivia. Big crew tonight. Great first half. Second half… not so much. 🤷🏻 Luck of the questions.

27/8/2025, 1:44:37 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I am thankful to get a repair project started. Need to replace a board over garage. Poor construction led to some water damage. Hard part finished. More tomorrow to wrap it up. 🤞🏻 All the teachers who taught me the skills I used for the repairs. 👇🏻

27/8/2025, 1:44:11 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He walked right past the Beast… www.facebook.com/share/r/1Fbz...

27/8/2025, 1:36:47 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Sign: Ice cream (inside shop) Cruel world (outside)
27/8/2025, 1:31:08 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Kids are gonna start dying again.

26/8/2025, 10:06:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What type of dressing would you like on that word salad sir? Russian it is.

26/8/2025, 4:34:09 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Such a biblical point of view. 🙄

26/8/2025, 2:49:58 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Good luck with that Little donnie taco. Norway don't give a damn about him.

26/8/2025, 12:19:25 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

TWO SCOTUS rulings say no to Little donnie taco. Though the current fascists on the court may say otherwise, since clearly they do not give a damn about what the constitution actually says.

26/8/2025, 12:17:58 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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There is a cost to all of king donOld’s financial screwing around. Capital is flowing out of the US. Interest rate we have to pay on federal debt is rising. And more… Trump's latest Fed jab breeds more dismay than drama - www.reuters.com/business/tru...

26/8/2025, 12:10:55 PM | 1 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Suck it up cupcakes. Y’all signed on to be bullies, now deal with the consequences. Trump’s migrant crackdown gives ICE power and money but puts it under strain - www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

26/8/2025, 12:00:31 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The guy who absolutely covets a Nobel PEACE Prize is recreating the War Dept. Riiiiiight.

26/8/2025, 11:54:12 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

About time!

26/8/2025, 11:52:00 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Moscow Mitch could have stopped him 4 years ago.

26/8/2025, 11:16:04 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

And in reality he knows very little.

26/8/2025, 11:14:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Sounds like someone I know over here.

26/8/2025, 10:24:35 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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How would anyone know? It’s so small… 🤷🏻😂

26/8/2025, 10:23:59 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Steve S. (@sailingsteve.bsky.social) reply parent

Not a peep from “The Hill” about their statement that she lied when she said this. No retraction. Nothing.

26/8/2025, 10:21:21 AM | 11 2 | View on Bluesky | view