David Thornton (Pilot Pundit)

An interesting alter history novel concept would be imagining what would have happened if Mexico had acted upon the Zimmerman telegram offer.

If Republican candidates and the GOP actually followed Christ’s teachings and Biblical values, they wouldn’t have to be trying to intimidate, frighten, and shame Christians into voting red.

I’m not going to claim to agree Talarico on much of anything, but to dismiss the problems of Trump and others because they are “not a pastor” while claiming a vote for JT/Dems is evil and heretical is blatant hypocrisy.

New York crime is out of control with packs of puppy delinquents cruising the streets, looking for trouble.

Be skeptical of vote-switching claims. A viral video was recorded in 2018 rather than 2026 and was blamed on poor calibration, rather than a sinister plot, www.snopes.com/fact-check/v...

The really funny thing is that Trump filed the lawsuit. It’s his own doing. apnews.com/article/trum...

Continued my #BikeTheVote tradition with an 11-mile round trip ride to my early vote polling place. 🍑🔵

Pretty rare (for me) sighting of a red fox (not to be confused with Redd Fox). Naturally, he posed really nice until I opened the camera and then he took off. This was actually taken from the car rather than hiking.

Conservatives (and anyone else) who opposes Trump should vote Democrat, because that’s the only way to stop him.

It’s very early in Ohio voting but so far, “The overall electorate so far is about 27 points more Democratic than it was at the same point in 2024.” This could be earth-shaking. www.yahoo.com/news/politic...

Horrible accident at Six Flags Over Georgia, reportedly involving a fatality. I’ve ridden Goliath many times. youtu.be/mKhyVRCE8a8?...

This is from the same crowd that was complaining about Jack Smith’s (legitimate) investigation of congressional links to January 6 just last week. Apparently investigation of congressmen is cool now. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...

Nice sunset while exercising the dogs

I think a large part of the people wearing the Christian label are not followers of Christ. I think a large part of the remainder don’t really understand the teachings of Christ.

Don’t tell me how much you oppose Trump and MAGA if you aren’t willing to do the one thing that can actually stop them: Vote Democrat.

It’s up to UGA to give Georgia a 2026 championship team now. We don’t talk about the Falcons, Congratulations to the Braves on a good season, albeit with a disappointing end.

“The Dow is at 51,000” cuts a bit different when it was at 55 a few weeks ago.

I get worried when I agree with MTG. www.theracketnews.com/p/dont-fear-...

Good news! Mail ballots are cool again! In other news, we have always been at war against Eurasia. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...

This just cracks me up so much. 😂

Even Meta’s AI can’t tell me where that last Facebook notification is.

I’ve failed Captcha tests so often that I’m starting to question whether I’m really human.

Congratulations, Atlanta ! If the Braves keep playing like they did tonight, they can go all the way.

I don’t know who needs to hear this but using massive military force to reopen a strait that was already open without achieving any of your other military aims is not a victory.

Vaccines aren’t scary and shouldn’t be political. I was planning on getting my COVID and flu boosters, and after the coughing and sneezing at church last night, today seemed like a good day.

My heart goes out to all the people who live in states at the back end of the alphabet, who have to scroll down to the bottom of the dropdown list every time.

Seen while running in Nashville

Our own resident @ordinarytimes.bsky.social professional pilot @captainkudzu.bsky.social walks us through US Senator Tommy Tuberville's self-beclowning over furries flying airliners... I still can't believe I have to type that out in the Year of Our Lord 2026

@mariedj.bsky.social thanks for the inclusion in your thoughtful conservative starter pack. I’d like to also share/recommend the account for the blog that I share. I’m definitely looking to expand my Blue Sky network with more thoughtful and moderate people from both sides. bsky.app/profile/news...

Trump has not forgotten about Cuba. Any voters who don’t want a ~ second ~ unconstitutional quagmire should give strong consideration to voting for Democratic candidates. www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-gro...

This isn’t a Flight 93 election.

When it’s officially fall, but only the sourwood knows it.

Donald Trump is doing what no other Republican could. He’s making socialism popular. news.gallup.com/poll/714653/...

Conspiracy theory: Is it possible that the White House baited the press pool into not covering Trump in order to keep him from saying more embarrassing stuff prior to the election? 🤔 😂

Trump doesn’t need to put his name on monuments to be remembered. We’ll remember him for the Iran debacle and its lasting consequences long after he’s gone.

The blue wave is building. Republicans are preparing to write off Georgia and North Carolina. Iowa and Kansas are becoming battlegrounds. www.semafor.com/article/09/1...

It’s always a little weird flying into New York on September 11. Triggers introspection.

At least Trump’s $5000 bribe is better than Ken Paxton’s offer of free eggs. The price is going up. I guess this is vote inflation.

Columbus GA today. It was about this high after Putin invaded Ukraine. $3.74 at the Sam’s Club where I normally fill up. Drop your local price for regular.

Is offering a bribe still illegal if the person offering the bribe has failed to follow through on other bribe offers ?

From @captainkudzu.bsky.social "There is a reason the founders and preceding generations of legislators set up processes for how replace government buildings with other ones. A big reason is that the whims of one president can be easily replaced by another, & things get whipsawed back and forth"