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Carl Dershem

@carldershem

Retired - now working primarily as a writer and musician. Books on Amazon, and working hard to improve my skills. I have my first million words done, and I'm working to be better. Playing music locally, and active in the Union. BKA practitioner.

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When I was in the navy (40 years ago, during the first Iran crisis), we used to game out such situations. Don't they do that anymore?

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Now when do actual people get access?

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STEPHEN COLBERT Delivers a Hilarious Acceptance/Farewell Speech at Writers Guild Award Ceremony The 78th Annual Writers Guild of America's annual awards ceremony was held Sunday night in New York City. Among the recipients was Stephen Colbert, whose CBS "Late Night" program was recently canceled...

www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

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A dramatic image with bold text about Idaho House Committee's passage of a social transition ban, set against a grayscale domed ceiling background.

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BREAKING
Idaho House Committee Passes Extreme Social Transition Ban
HB 822 is alarming government overreach that would allow Idaho politicians to decide how youth dress and act.

A dramatic image with bold text about Idaho House Committee's passage of a social transition ban, set against a grayscale domed ceiling background. Transcribed Text: BREAKING Idaho House Committee Passes Extreme Social Transition Ban HB 822 is alarming government overreach that would allow Idaho politicians to decide how youth dress and act.

BREAKING: An Idaho House Committee passed HB 822. This dangerous and unconstitutional bill would require trusted adults, such as teachers and counselors, to monitor children for signs that they are not conforming to gender stereotypes. Learn more about the bill: buff.ly/7kw0CXu

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Hey Tesla owners, what do you think of the fact that your cars can be remotely switched off anytime Elon feels like it?

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Tim who???πŸ™„

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Oh, if only I had enough shelf space to actually organize them! 😟

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Who's Looking Out For Us?
Who's Looking Out For Us? YouTube video by PoliticsGirl

Putting our soldier’s lives, and financial security, on the line when we didn’t need to is a disaster. Kudos to the congressional representatives who aren’t afraid to say so…
youtube.com/shorts/XETRl...

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You average normie Democrat in 2026 loves AOC, wants to abolish ICE, and thinks Israel shouldn’t get another penny from us.

It’s laughable how out of touch centrist consultants and politicians are.

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My shrink keeps Danes and Chihuahuas. They get along great, and you know which ones think they are lap dogs. 😁

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As a tangent, the gaming group I joined when I got out of the navy used M&M's for Orcs and Goblins, adn peanut M&M's for Ogres. Kill it, and then eat it. πŸ˜€

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Senator mocked β€˜green energy crap.’ His house runs on it. Montana Republican Tim Sheehy voted to scrap solar tax credits after installing panels and battery storage at his Bozeman home.

Senator mocked β€˜green energy crap.’ His house runs on it.

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D&D 1st edition, USS Ranger, 1979. The first character I rolled up (strict 3d6, no arranging) was a Paladin.

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Every single professional journalist who uses the phrases β€œDepartment of War” or β€œSecretary of War” without scare quotes should be lined up on a public viewing stage and bopped on the head with a giant inflatable hammer that says DUMB DUMB on the handle and makes fart sounds.

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Screenshot of an X post by journalist John Harwood responding β€œmy god he is sick” to a post by Adam Schwarz quoting Pete Hegseth. The quoted post says Hegseth, when asked about Russia helping Iran target Americans, replied that they are not concerned and that the only people who should worry are Iranians who think they are going to live. Below is a video still from a β€œ60 Minutes” interview showing Hegseth speaking.

Screenshot of an X post by journalist John Harwood responding β€œmy god he is sick” to a post by Adam Schwarz quoting Pete Hegseth. The quoted post says Hegseth, when asked about Russia helping Iran target Americans, replied that they are not concerned and that the only people who should worry are Iranians who think they are going to live. Below is a video still from a β€œ60 Minutes” interview showing Hegseth speaking.

We got rid of Kristi. Let's get rid of Pete.

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