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Sten Forsberg

@4sberg.bsky.social
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And why should Caesar be a tyrant then? Poor man I know he would not be a wolf But that he sees the Romans are but sheep; He were no lion were not Romans hinds. Those that with haste will make a mighty fire Begin it with weak straws. Julius Caesar 1.3.107

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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
I'm pretty sure the general can fight his own battles. Have a nice weekend!
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
USA is now a solo act (& occasional duo w/ Israel) w/ former allies abandoned/on the skids so USA doesn't need so much expensive stuff like 11 aircraft carriers & their fleets of escort ships, B-21, F-47, Trump "Battleships," etc. New mission: defend the homeland, ergo DoD budget of $500B not $1.5T.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Hertling doesn't want to lose his military pension so avoids being direct. These force reductions haven't been carefully considered & are simply a means of toying with/pressuring NATO/Europe militarily like the tariffs did economically in the belief this'll get 45/47 a better "deal" (or Greenland).
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
I certainly hope those in the relevant chains-of-command in the uniformed military care, but I am no longer certain of this or confident the military will act rationally, honorably, and in a manner that upholds their oath to the Constitution. Mark Milley sums it up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9to_...
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Milley defends democracy, swipes at Trump in farewell address
YouTube video by Associated Press
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Given the obfuscation & MM's critical govt role for KY, why don't you send KY state police to McConnell's current location to conduct a welfare check? The KSP has both the authority & means to interview his KY staff. This entire situation is beyond absurd & why Congress polls lower than whale poop.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
I find it extremely hard to believe there is apparently no formal legal notification requirement (in a timely manner) for incapacitation/death of a member of Congress to Congressional leadership (both parties) & state's governor (same re: health of Fed judges/SCOTUS & senior Exec branch/Cabinet).
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Norway for this match, of course, and to win it all. Harry Kane has really been putting his off-season training with the Royal Shakespeare Company to use with all of his overly dramatic & obvious flopping during this WC.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Does Duolingo offer Elvish?
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
The "AI payoff" is a myth irrespective of its velocity.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
So utterly ghastly--even Liberace would think it's over the top.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
@theanthonydavis.bsky.social @wajali.bsky.social Get your own genuine FIFA 2026 World Cup forever keepsake: an honest-to-goodness piece of the playing surface from this year's World Cup final match encased in pure 100% organic lucite. A total bargain at only $450 USD! store.fifa.com/products/fif...
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FIFA World Cup 2026™ Piece of the Pitch- Foundation Edition
Own a genuine piece of football history with an authentic 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Piece of the pitch, permanently preserved in a premium acrylic with a USB keepsake. Each piece contains an original fragm...
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
🤬The 45/47 admin is applying Silicon Valley's "move fast & break things" approach here. By implementing sudden drastic changes to habitat, an endangered species will be forced to engage in rapid prototyping with very short cycle times, thus accelerating evolution & producing a more robust species.🤬
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
We were so innocent & naive back in the early days of the Internet Superhighway (to Hell) when it seemed to hold nothing but limitless promise to share human knowledge & bring the world closer together. Ah, those were the good ol' days when becoming a tech billionaire still had that new money smell.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Sorry that happened & glad she'll be OK. Had similar incident when out w/ my leashed ACD dog (I was bitten by off-leash dog while protecting mine). I now carry a collapsed Leki Wanderfreund aluminum trekking pole that's a highly versatile tool for deterring/repelling an off-leash/uncontrolled dog.
Leki Wanderfreund aluminum trekking pole
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Those are North Korea-level poll numbers for the SAVE Act.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Bursitis en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olecran...
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Olecranon bursitis - Wikipedia
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Unless Iran is planning to relocate to a different part of the globe, it already has de facto "permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz" with no further striving or achieving necessary.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Norway here, of course.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
"Morocco was no match for France, which lost 2-0" sure makes it sound like France lost when the opposite is true. France has not yet played to their max ability/level given the amount of big-time talent on the team.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
At least it's not Amazon doing the reboot--be thankful for life's small mercies.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
But Voldemort is still #1 on TicTac...
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The 2024 event when it was Splash Mountain due to water feature @ base of hill--more dramatic. USCG even gets involved (fly-by). This YT channel (@1320video) has many years of these 7/4 AK vids. 😉 BLUESKY DISCLAIMER: For educational & informational purposes ONLY! 😜 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D1n...
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4th of July 300ft CAR LAUNCH - So Much DESTRUCTION! (2024)
YouTube video by 1320video
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
@sarahkendzior.bsky.social Your travel writing features quirky/unusual/interesting places & things so this annual July 4 Alaskan ritual may interest you/provide some material. Aside from fire & tree knockdowns, 2026 a bit tame versus prior years. Action begins @04:15 www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Up...
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Launching Cars Off the Side of a MOUNTAIN.. 300 Foot Drop! (Alaska Car Launch 2026)
YouTube video by 1320video
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Without post-WW2 global set of interlocking alliances, US military's power projection model doesn't work. Current force structure/equipment incompatible w/ current/future warfare modes. US can't go it alone either no matter how much is spent--only friendless option is total focus on defense of USA.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Same goes for the current physical condition & whereabouts of Mitch McConnell--a bunch of MAGA goofballs all claiming to have had in-depth, wide-ranging 20-minute conversations with MM totally reeks of they doth protest too much that all is well with Turtle. Proof of life is required at this point.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
"Illegal growers are estimated to produce far more cannabis than licensed farms. In 2024, licensed producers grew about 1.4 million pounds, according to the California Cannabis Market 2024 Report, compared with roughly 11.4 million pounds from unlicensed operations." www.forbes.com/sites/darios...
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California Marks 10 Years Of Cannabis Legalization Amid Illegal Market Struggle
California Governor Gavin Newsom marked 4/20 by announcing the state has curbed about $1.2 billion in illicit activity and cleared 215,000 past cannabis charges.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Extremely dumb budget decision by California Legislature to cut funding for bundle of online info/research resources used by all CA public school libraries (& community libraries) effective July 2027. "Savings" a teeny-tiny drop in the bucket for the CA state budget. calmatters.org/education/k-...
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California budget hits school libraries with ‘catastrophic’ cut
The money that was cut pays online fees for student research materials.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Trump's on the phone with Infantino demanding that he find 4 more goals for the USA.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Trump's on the phone with Infantino: "I need you to find me four more goals right now!"
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
MEX v ENG turning into a bit of a game. Watching Telemundo broadcast as I get Peacock free w/ Xfinity internet sub. To say announcers are very invested in Mexico's performance is an understatement. Mexico City avg elevation of 7,350 feet above sea level. Current humidity 87% but temp low at 60F.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
TATTOO EXPLANATION NUMBER 17: Platner, a relatively new but very enthusiastic fan of the Grateful Dead back in the day, heard "Death's Head," thought "Deadhead--what's the diff?" and got the tat since the shop didn't have a "Steal Your Face" design available.
Grateful Dead "Steal Your Face" logo image
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Perhaps the favorite didn't win but by no means a "huge upset." Both keepers played extremely well so it was definitely an earned win for Norway and easily could've gone the other way--a great game!
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Mbape touched on arm in front of Paraguay goal results in him toppling to ground and miming being felled by elbow to throat. Had he not flopped, he was in an excellent position to receive a pass/lofted ball from guy to his right and potentially score.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
When working in Budapest in the early 1990's, I used to hit Burger King once in a great while for a taste of home. Then, Mickey D's when in Switzerland in the late 1990's. That said, I absolutely loved/love Europe and savor every moment I've ever spent there.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The sheer awesomeness of the Argentina-Cape Verde game will be very hard to beat. Even Messi was like what's with these guys & seemed in disbelief when it went to extra time. It was so cool to see CV's confidence grow as game progressed, finally reaching the point where CV believed they could win it
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Oh, the sweet, sweet residuals. Noah Wyle went from boy to man to grandpa in this series.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The froth doesn't stay frothy unless you keep whipping it.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Thank you very much for the steady supply of gift links! BTW, was unaware of the Cathy Smith connection to "Sundown." Beware the groupies, eh?
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The funny thing is that the "communist" label does not have anywhere the same level of zing/toxicity/stigma it had during the Cold War, and it probably elicits a "whatever/wtf" reaction from most Americans under 40. Heck, even Russia & China are rarely referred to this way these days.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
With US literacy rates in the toilet & declining further, this is sad but not a surprise. Curiosity and the desire to learn & be/stay informed has been supplanted by social media (& more recently by AI) for many Americans. Like Forrest's mama said, "Stupid is as stupid does." #DigitalBread&Circuses
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Summerjam 2026 artist lineup--can also view artists by day of performance. summerjam.de/en/artists-2...
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SUMMERJAM - SUMMERJAM FESTIVAL
SUMMERJAM - The Summerjam Festival takes place every year on the first week
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
YouTube livestream for Sunday, 5 July 2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6G5...
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– Summerjam Festival 2026 : 5.7.2026 - ARTE Concert
YouTube video by ARTE Concert
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
YouTube livestream for Saturday, 4 July 2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi_6...
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– Summerjam Festival 2026 : 4.7.2026 - ARTE Concert
YouTube video by ARTE Concert
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Free ARTE Concert (@arteconcert) livestream on YouTube from Summerjam 2026 (July 3 - 5, 2026), Europe's biggest reggae festival at Summerjam festival grounds in Cologne, Germany. SUPERB sound/production quality! Queen Omega w/ a blazing performance today (Friday). www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uusv...
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Summerjam Festival 2026 - 3.7.2026 - ARTE Concert
YouTube video by ARTE Concert
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Deliberate dramatic percussion element but still needs more cowbell.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Wrong song for that war--very surprised lyrics from "Dixie" weren't quoted instead as they are a much better fit with their perpetual victimhood & "Lost Cause" mindset: "Then I wish I was in Dixie, hooray! hooray! In Dixie Land I'll take my stand to live and die in Dixie"
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
He's angling for a cabinet position should an opening suddenly arise...
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
A founding partner of Mullet Ventures.
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
These Marines should be playing Simon & Garfunkel's "The Sounds of Silence" instead. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fWy... Extra Credit: If a tree falls at the “Great American State Fair,” does it make a sound?
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Simon & Garfunkel - The Sounds of Silence (Audio)
YouTube video by SimonGarfunkelVEVO
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Sten Forsberg @4sberg.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
@hcrichardson.bsky.social @hcrhq.bsky.social What's old is new again. Relevant/insightful 2024 PBS "American Experience" full doc on German-American Bund, pro-Nazi groups, America First Committee/Charles Lindbergh, & KKK in USA in 1930's. MANY parallels w/ present. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9Hm...
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Nazi Town, USA | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBS
YouTube video by American Experience | PBS
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