Doug Mitchell

Doug Mitchell

@dfm661.bsky.social

Retired, but always a student. Thinker, occasional writer. Life is outside.

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Doug Mitchell
@dfm661.bsky.social

“Saddle up and ride scared.” This is at once terrifying and incredibly inspirational. As the nation responds to the crass, cruel ethical toilet now overtaking Washington, we will need more brave souls like Pauline Shanks Kaurin. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

theatlantic.comA Military-Ethics Professor Resigns in ProtestOver the course of several months, Pauline Shanks Kaurin concluded that she no longer had the academic freedom necessary for doing her job.
Doug Mitchell
@dfm661.bsky.social

Thoughtful Biblical scholarship is a breath of fresh air in a world of angry proof texts. Thank you KSP.

Karen Swallow Prior@karenswallowprior.bsky.social

(RNS) — An article that suggested ropes, not nails, held Jesus to the cross caused a firestorm. My thoughts: religionnews.com/2025/04/24/s...

religionnews.comScholarly and artistic swerves from Scripture don't change the truth of the cross(RNS) — An article that suggested ropes, not nails, held Jesus to the cross caused a firestorm.
Doug Mitchell
@dfm661.bsky.social

Rural Healthcare has seen closures of healthcare units and entire hospitals. Rural Hospitals are dependent on Medicaid and funding must remain in place as many people depend on it for their care, and the Hospitals need the revenue to remain open. #RuralHealthcare #Healthcare

Doug Mitchell
@dfm661.bsky.social

My grandfather’s work light. When they talk of a return to the gilded age…it is advisable to remember the golden ornaments were owned by a few, who gained their fortunes largely on the backs of those who worked with limited lighting to provide a better place for future generations.

Doug Mitchell
@dfm661.bsky.social

Late yesterday morning my wife asked for help sounding out a 3 syllable word. After some debate we went to the ER. She’s a CPA. On the way to the ER she took a call from an auditor and talked him through a complex tax issue seamlessly. I was stunned to learn she’d had a small stroke.

Doug Mitchell
@dfm661.bsky.social

@adamkinzinger.bsky.social As a (recently retired) mid level sales manager for a medical device company, I always verified the identities of participants in group calls or chats regarding company information. The sloppiness and unprofessionalism on display are appalling. Fire all of them, now.

theatlantic.comHere Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on SignalThe administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlantic’s editor in chief.
Doug Mitchell
@dfm661.bsky.social

MAGA is not pro-life. It is anti-Christian. Failing to share intelligence with Ukraine will surely result in civilian deaths. Defunding USAID as planned will result in deaths of African children. Supporting an anti-vax agenda has already resulted in deaths from measles.

Doug Mitchell
@dfm661.bsky.social

“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.” Theodore Roosevelt