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davidadstutia.bsky.social
Former USMC now working in foreign affairs. New dad. Motorcycle. Books. Music. Food&Spirits Goofiness.
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Even if not surely CIA and ODNI have their own procedures and regulations? And for all the legitimate focus on Hegseth, one of them leaked a source or officer in action in Yemen in the chat. Fucking mind blowingly irresponsible illegal shit. bsky.app/profile/thet...
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At 3 weeks that's where we're at too - passes out being held and walking around... Eyes fly open as soon as she's in the bassinet. White nose has been helping a little, but mostly just have her on one arm while I clean until she passes out again.
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Oof. My poor daughter, Pretty Hate Machine. Wild Mood Swings being a runner up for selection/problematicness
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Honestly if you're going to spend $400, get the Balmuda toaster. It's freaking amazing - it's an oven not a slice toaster but works perfectly well in that capacity as well.
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I'm so sorry, Natalia. That's a lot on top of *gestures generally* Hope treatment goes as well as possible and recovery is quick.
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I would like to send back this extra large helping of Garmonbozia, please. Absolutely no compliments to the chef.
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I'm so sorry, Lindsay. A beautiful pupper and one very blessed in his home and companions.
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Corporate needs you to find the difference between this picture of Russian Embassy White House "It's the same picture" .meme
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Similar. I set a rule for emails that I'm to or cc'd by name (not due to distro email) to send an alert and it gets tagged with a category so I can see them easily in queue. Mostly useful for getting thru the overnight stuff from overseas in the AM.
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This does not bode well for your weekly five bullet points, sir
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I mean...run one company through OC (riot control pepper spray) training a couple times and you'll probably have all you need for a year...
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Retired and seemingly nearly immediately appeared as an advisor or board member on three VCs including Thrive... bsky.app/profile/capi...
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Vibes? Like tinkling Christmas happy soundtrack vs. ominous portention of doom soundtrack?
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I took Gs-9 position as single veteran fellow i and then PMF and in DC that meant having roommates and a hour long commute to be able to cover student loans, food, rent, etc This is not a wealth building occupation which unfortunately seems to be why so many are suspicious of it?
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Badge swipes 7:59 at work? Jail. You spent 8:01 and don't request comp time...jail
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There are no bad sweatpants but with a newborn on the way I'm stocking up on Champion for affordable disposability. Also..c'mon "Russel" is literally a brand in need of an influencer to market... youtu.be/cLQOi0RVLME?...
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Just a great news morning all around www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Basically,
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I will never ever let go of my OC-spray cert because if *anything* could ever prevent me from going that again, I am doing it. *flash forward 20 years, David waving his cert as elderly protest participant*
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Appreciate this overview. For me raises question of if terroristic act is committed without communication of the intent, it's poorly executed terrorism but still T legally? If intent is discovered by LE investigated and shared, are they in effect carrying water in small way in addition to LE work
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Waking up in 2025 and choosing chaos. Well done, I say!
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My GWOT weapon separation anxiety now manifests as middle aged " shit where is my work badge" anxiety.
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Picture Show by The Cure as well.
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If they keep doing this right at the holidays we can call it the annual approlapse. We'll have special thematic wreaths and everything.
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Schrodinger's furlough...
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Live view from the office:
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"I typically stroll in at 9:15 knowing full well I rarely get out the door before 6:00pm" Also mornings are the debbil
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Also always a good source on this topic bsky.app/profile/lind...
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*mutually early frozen fumble fingers.
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Even odds that all three bureaus are not enjoying this situation. Stage multiply agreed separatist movements and declare independent EX the fiefdoms?
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It's good stuff, especially the NYT recipe, but this Thanksgiving Brussels sprouts > Green Beans...