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David Solimini

@commsdirector.bsky.social
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Fear and bravery are contagious. Be brave. Leading @democracycomms.bsky.social. Previously Stimson Center, Truman Project, ICAN, others. Proudly SAIS Hopkins, William & Mary. Opinions are mine, not my employer's. (Was same name at the bad bird place.)

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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Taps the sign
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Hear me out:
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Same
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
I thought that people who came to the protest with guns were some of the "good people on both sides?" Cause... www.google.com/search?udm=2...
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
(that recently finished project)
Walnut sideboard, frontWalnut sideboard, 3/4 frontWalnut sideboard, top
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
"You will be visited by three spirits." The three spirits:
Three bottles of brown liquor.
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Can we just consider that "comments" can not be unlawful?
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Waynesboro, Virginia
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Does this mean *trucks being imported* will be tariffed at 25%? Or that tariffs will be applied *to the goods carried by medium and heavy-duty trucks* that are crossing the border?
Rabbit-Duck visional illusion.
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
This guy?
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
You can buy 8647 *tshirts on Amazon.* If it's a threat there are a whole lotta people you're going to have to arrest.
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Me: "Wow, those are really creepy. Try again." Copilot: Hold my beer.
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Me to Copilot : "Generate an image to represent American democracy but exclude references to voting." Copilot:
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Come on @microsoft.com. How am I supposed to know which app to use here? This whole "copilot is everything" actually makes it harder for me to find what I need. And, of course, the one with the black badge *includes* the functionality of the OneDrive app and the "no badge" Copilot app. It's silly.
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Workshop therapy. Eventually will be two drawer fronts.
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
@brandonfriedman.bsky.social spotted your work in the wild recently! My big kid's teacher is a customer.
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
So, in all seriousness, what's the basis here? Has someone used the pardon as a defense in a case that I'm unaware of? Cause if not, this is just a guy sending letters. And you know what we do when people send us stupid letters?
Letter to Mr Cox on Cleveland Stadium stationery. It says "Attached is a letter that we received on Nov 19, 1974. I feel you should be aware that some asshole is signing your name to stupid letters." Signed, James N Bailey, General Counsel.
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Having a fancy label maker contributes unreasonably to my feeling like an Actual Adult.
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Need help. Pls send more clamps.
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
This guy
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
New project begins. Workshop time gonna keep me sane. That's a pile of 5/4 x 9" and 4/4 at ~15"
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
The VP met with the leader of closest thing to a Nazi party that Germany has. Cool. Cool cool cool.
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
You can find this online I think. Was gifted to my older kiddo and it's a good entry point for the genre that is very kid friendly.
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Um, I think the Pope just called out, or at least subtweeted, JD Vance (In re: www.vox.com/future-perfe...)
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
The contrast is between the idea that God made America Great ("Granted greatness") and the idea that America earns its greatness by what has done and can do ("Earned Greatness"):
“Granted Exceptionalism” is best explained by bluster-monkey Sean Hannity, who frequently proclaims that America is the “greatest gift God ever gave to this earth.” In this view, America’s greatness is a character trait given by the almighty, an inherent virtue that can only be lost if people stray from the faith. The role of today’s greatness-talking presidential candidates is that of the old testament prophet: to proclaim the danger of the present Obama-led straying and call for a return to the path of faith to the Great Mythical Redeemer, Ronald Reagan. It’s a world where our personal moral choices matter and our personal faith in that greatness is of fundamental importance. It’s all very Protestant.

On the other side of the argument is is “Earned Exceptionalism.” In the earned exceptionalism narrative, America is not inherently great, but rather must always strive to earn her leadership role in the world. Great nations do great things. Greatness can only be achieved by doing big things, great things, in service to our people and the international order — a moral wrapping around liberal internationalism that moves beyond the stale language of international governance. It’s not about faith, it’s about practice, and it’s all very Catholic.
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
The orchid set is especially nice!
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
@kendrawrites.com as I know you'll appreciate, went to church last week:
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Workshop therapy.
Workbench with a book matched small box of walnut top in production atop it, wood shavings, and a hand plane.
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Taps the sign
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David Solimini @commsdirector.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
I've reached the productive "go running and build things out of wood" phase of stress management. With any luck this will result in a healthier Dave and pretty furniture.
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