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Thom Mitchell

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Lots of interests - really too many to list (bicycling, hiking, Sci-fi, Gardening, etc) . Still learning how this all works. Navy Submarine Vet, Mizzou J-School, Babson MBA. Currently working at Microsoft; Toots are my own. Preferred pronouns he/him/his.

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Definitely miss that look. They made their light - the flashes were hard wired. Old school F8 and be there. Usually only lit one end of the arenas. TV changed all that.

08.03.2026 00:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That's cause the given light were massive flash units. You can get some great shots when you are pumping out 15,000 Watt Seconds of light. Those strobe units were big and heavy. And rigging them was hard.

07.03.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I am frankly more concerned about the apathy of the American public and even more importantly the lack of leadership in the Democratic Party.

This is not a dress rehearsal. Every single American must speak out against this Facist administration.

06.03.2026 13:40 πŸ‘ 20116 πŸ” 7848 πŸ’¬ 1079 πŸ“Œ 502

We are making updates to the Social Contract for the U.S. to reflect new priorities, features, and enhancements to your experience.

We've highlighted some changes we encourage you to examine:

* We're clarifying details about the "rule of law" and expectations you may have as to your "rights",

04.03.2026 01:16 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3

Now that they're trying to pretend their war is not a war, they've gone back to calling it the Defense Department.

06.03.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 3392 πŸ” 877 πŸ’¬ 220 πŸ“Œ 58

These mf'ers read 1984 as an instruction manual with supplemental reading of a Handmaid's Tale and Mein Kamf.

06.03.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Apprentice: Iran Edition?

05.03.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great. He replaced the lady who shot her dog with the guy who hid behind a chair on January 6th.

05.03.2026 20:02 πŸ‘ 394 πŸ” 132 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 10

Well it actually happened. And I'm not entirely sure if the nominated individual is worse or not. But Mark Wayne is definitely not a good choice. I think tree stumps add more value.

05.03.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'll believe when it happens. Besides her successor will likely be worse if trends continue.

05.03.2026 18:20 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

The Alt text is perfection. 10/10 no notes.

05.03.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Way past time for a deep audit of RIDOT. Also Fund #RIPTA.

05.03.2026 17:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The U.S. war on Iran is now estimated to cost $1 billion per day. Meanwhile Americans are told there’s no money for healthcare, hospitals, or basic social programs.

05.03.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 10386 πŸ” 3356 πŸ’¬ 487 πŸ“Œ 178

Only a matter of time before the car insurance and life insurance ads kick as well. Along with the inevitable buy now pay later ads. For a Sandwich purchase!

05.03.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It is so damning of US news media that so many outlets refuse to just straight up say that Senator Tim Sheehy assaulted an activist.

He did not "help" Capitol police. They did not need his help. He wanted to assault the guy and did. He should resign.

05.03.2026 03:28 πŸ‘ 20109 πŸ” 5694 πŸ’¬ 513 πŸ“Œ 220

Dude don't knock until you try it. Pizza strips are great. They aren't meant to be pizza but more like pizza adjacent.

05.03.2026 03:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have a Kodak 2D 8x10 that someone prior to me butchered to add Front tilt. I got it for the rear rail and boy are the mods very much sub-optimal.

04.03.2026 17:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man covering his face with his hands and the words " the stupid is making my brain cry " below him Alt: a man covering his face with his hands and the words " the stupid is making my brain cry " below him

It really is an administration of the worst and the dumbest.

04.03.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Very cool. Bummer about the battery door. What's the approximate gaps between moon phases?

04.03.2026 14:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

guys I am starting to suspect that not everyone currently in a position of power in this country is *entirely* qualified for their job

04.03.2026 13:50 πŸ‘ 356 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 0

There is no better way to insulate yourself from global oil & gas price volatility than to invest in technologies that generate useful heat & power without any oil & gas input. The Trump WH attack on renewables is a direct attack on your economic security.

04.03.2026 00:32 πŸ‘ 834 πŸ” 215 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 7

You are right but remember if they did it the way you suggest how would they bothsides the issue? Also in their minds it seems only Trump voters are voters whose opinion matters

02.03.2026 14:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Headline:
6 Voters React to Attacks on Iran Ahead of the Texas Primaries

Sub-head: President Trump has said the attacks were necessary for the security of the United States and to free the Iranian people from oppression. Do voters agree?

Headline: 6 Voters React to Attacks on Iran Ahead of the Texas Primaries Sub-head: President Trump has said the attacks were necessary for the security of the United States and to free the Iranian people from oppression. Do voters agree?

Short 🧡

1) Stories of this category have *entirely* outlived their usefulness. "Insights" are pre-determined by tiny group you choose. Could find any six people to say the exact opposite.
Could find any group to to make this case "smartly," or stupidly.
Then sold as "Do voters agree?"
But wait..

02.03.2026 13:36 πŸ‘ 683 πŸ” 140 πŸ’¬ 36 πŸ“Œ 12

Those look like whoopie pies. Whatever they are called I'd crush like 4 or 5.

02.03.2026 03:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

2nd Amendment in theory is open to all.

02.03.2026 03:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The idiocy is so vast...

02.03.2026 03:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"That's the way it is," says the five-time draft dodger to our military families who fear their loved one in uniform could be next.

What a disgrace.

02.03.2026 00:37 πŸ‘ 6884 πŸ” 1754 πŸ’¬ 310 πŸ“Œ 59

That soundtrack slaps.

02.03.2026 01:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

He often does public appearances with the hat on - likely because it solves the hair issue. Because really, every day is a bad hair day for him.

01.03.2026 02:16 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Civilizations throughout history have had to deal with the consequences of a ruler who is a malignant aging despot sliding into dementia. I guess now it’s our turn.

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