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Robert Feldacker

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Prospect Researcher @Northern Illinois University (but all opinions my own), Medieval Enthusiast, Spouse, Parent, Pet Owner, Occasional figure painter and gamer, shameless publicist for https://www.niu.edu/clas/history/about/faculty/garver.shtml he,him

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Yes! I really enjoy her podcast with Matt Lewis.

07.03.2026 05:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe not even relevant now that the discourse has gone so far, but do we even know she is Jewish? I thought that was still just an assertion from the bowels of X somewhere? I mean, maybe classy of Platner to never bring it up himself as a tattoo defense ("My wife didn't mind!") but...

06.03.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Cue the "It's a small world after all" music

06.03.2026 16:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Some also look like they're from the jobs ads she made as SD governor

06.03.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Stan Lee cameo in Princess Diaries 2 means it's part of the MCU.

06.03.2026 06:16 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

As you note, that is why a serious discussion of options and possible consequences, and due diligence, before action (as well as afterwards) is so important. I would love to see a US which was much less prone to violence, at home and abroad

05.03.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

While the US has always been a nation that has used violent means, I have noticed that it increasingly has a very "that problem looks like a nail" attitude since 9/11. The destruction of USAID and other soft power will only increase that- and violence is one of the most consequential of actions.

05.03.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

"There are always unintended consequences." We really should put this on our money

05.03.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I agree, it seems odd to not discuss the ethics or even that its a change in practice. I am not necessarily opposed to a new way of warfare/diplomacy which targets leaders as opposed to the regular Jane and Joe recruits who used to die as "signals" between nations, but there are serious issues.

05.03.2026 16:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, looking forward to seeing this!

05.03.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Those look awesome! The work you did on the colors is great. What scale are they in?

05.03.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

That looks great on you! What a nice present!

04.03.2026 23:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A 1984 25mm scale  Grenadier 104 (b) (v2) Writhing Crusher miniature sculpted by John Dennett. I added science instruments with a scrapbuilt guard side view

A 1984 25mm scale Grenadier 104 (b) (v2) Writhing Crusher miniature sculpted by John Dennett. I added science instruments with a scrapbuilt guard side view

Rearview

Rearview

View from front

View from front

#Miniatures I really enjoyed painting/constructing this 1984 Grenadier Writhing Crusher into an exploring scientist and guard team.

04.03.2026 05:41 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

*feeling

03.03.2026 20:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I can't help not feel sorry for them. Did they not know with whom they were dealing? I don't want AI involved in warrantless surveillance, target acquisition, or the actual firing of weapons either but only the heir to the throne of the kingdom of idiots would think this DoW wouldn't use it that way

03.03.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I sometimes think this was a problem of Democrats refusing to "go low." The phrase "Trump Crime Wave" might have been a useful counter-narrative. All the 'tough on crime' Dems elected in the early 2020's could have been a response to the Trump crime Wave. People are always going to dislike crime...

03.03.2026 16:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good call!

03.03.2026 03:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I can't hit "like" on this but I appreciate your coverage, the fog of war online is challenging and your efforts help keep some things clearer, thank you

28.02.2026 19:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
25mm space owlbear with bolter/blaster rifle exploring a grim futuristic ships’ corridor setting wide view with lots of background

25mm space owlbear with bolter/blaster rifle exploring a grim futuristic ships’ corridor setting wide view with lots of background

25mm space owlbear with bolter/blaster rifle exploring a grim futuristic ships’ corridor setting. front view

25mm space owlbear with bolter/blaster rifle exploring a grim futuristic ships’ corridor setting. front view

25mm space owlbear with bolter/blaster rifle exploring a grim futuristic ships’ corridor setting. rear view

25mm space owlbear with bolter/blaster rifle exploring a grim futuristic ships’ corridor setting. rear view

#Miniatures I finished this intrepid space explorer today, mostly to try out my new sci-fi background.

28.02.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Golden retriever lying on the floor looking freshly trimmed, washed, and groomed etc with cute green scarf

Golden retriever lying on the floor looking freshly trimmed, washed, and groomed etc with cute green scarf

Friday timeline cleanse- fresh home from her β€œspa day” at the groomer

28.02.2026 02:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, any idea of effective punishment would entail the formal loss of those titles and credentials.

27.02.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A panel from the CD package of True Stories of Time Travel. It includes the credits for the EP over a painting of George Washington and a bunch of other dudes signing the Constitution. In the background The King Teen, in modern dress, is spray painting graffiti on the wall behind George that says DON'T COMPROMISE ON SLAVERY!!!

A panel from the CD package of True Stories of Time Travel. It includes the credits for the EP over a painting of George Washington and a bunch of other dudes signing the Constitution. In the background The King Teen, in modern dress, is spray painting graffiti on the wall behind George that says DON'T COMPROMISE ON SLAVERY!!!

My new EP True Stories of Time Travel is available for pre-order at Bandcamp, but you can buy a CD at tonight's show at Local506 in Chapel Hill. I go on at 8, and then there's Severed Fingers, The Malamondos and the 20th anniversary show of Blood Red River!

thekingteen.bandcamp.com

27.02.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The mayor will definitely be included in Hegseth's next Signal chat

27.02.2026 04:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Group of eight 25mm partially painted unit of skeletons warriors in red clothing remnants

Group of eight 25mm partially painted unit of skeletons warriors in red clothing remnants

That’s a cool idea! (Still WIP but I went the uniform route for my last batch )

26.02.2026 06:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

varied color scheme is a little more unexpected/out of the box for a skeleton bunch

26.02.2026 06:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That is a great looking unit!

25.02.2026 22:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Team of six Juggers from the 1989 Movie "Blood of Heroes" walking across the wasted land

Team of six Juggers from the 1989 Movie "Blood of Heroes" walking across the wasted land

Probably would go, White House "just another dog town..."

25.02.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Members of the Dimensions Dance Academy in their white 'Wilis' costumes dancing in Giselle

Members of the Dimensions Dance Academy in their white 'Wilis' costumes dancing in Giselle

Very cool! My daughter and spouse's studio just put on Giselle last weekend!

25.02.2026 15:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Very cool find! I wonder if the farmer's family is related to the Geraint H. Jenkins the Welsh historian?

25.02.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Three stout medieval 25 millimeter scale soldiers finished last night. They are mostly Essex with switched heads from either Essex or Heritage. One has a mace, another a sword, the third a spear. View from shield

Three stout medieval 25 millimeter scale soldiers finished last night. They are mostly Essex with switched heads from either Essex or Heritage. One has a mace, another a sword, the third a spear. View from shield

Three stout medieval 25 millimeter scale soldiers finished last night. They are mostly Essex with switched heads from either Essex or Heritage. One has a mace, another a sword, the third a spear. View from weapon side

Three stout medieval 25 millimeter scale soldiers finished last night. They are mostly Essex with switched heads from either Essex or Heritage. One has a mace, another a sword, the third a spear. View from weapon side

Three stout medieval 25 millimeter scale soldiers finished last night. They are mostly Essex with switched heads from either Essex or Heritage. One has a mace, another a sword, the third a spear. View from rear

Three stout medieval 25 millimeter scale soldiers finished last night. They are mostly Essex with switched heads from either Essex or Heritage. One has a mace, another a sword, the third a spear. View from rear

#Miniatures Three stout medieval soldiers finished last night. They are mostly Essex with switched heads from either Essex or Heritage.

24.02.2026 19:33 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0