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Mark Vasko

@markvasko.bsky.social

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Part-time philosopher, futurist, whiskey drinker, full-time lover of animals. Posting thoughts and observations from time to time. DMs off because I don't want to submit my data to do verification.

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

An example of how employer provided healthcare is used to threaten and intimidate employees.

A picture of workers who are striking on a picket line out front of a hospital. The text reads Cleveland clinic Lutheran hospital strikers healthcare revoked. Cleveland 19 News.

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I don't know why anyone would believe him at this point...

History of Stated Mars Goals & Target Dates2016: Musk claimed humans could reach Mars as early as 2024 if funding and development aligned.2017: Updated the crewed timeline slightly, targeting cargo missions by 2022 and human flights by 2024.2020: Stated he was "highly confident" SpaceX would land humans on Mars by 2026 (or 2024 "if we get lucky").2022–2023: Shifted language to aim for uncrewed tests later in the decade and crewed milestones by the late 2020s.2024: Announced plans for uncrewed Starships to launch toward Mars in the 2026 window, with crewed landings roughly four years later.2026 (Early): Musk announced a formal delay of the active Mars program by another 5 to 7 years, shifting focus primarily toward lunar infrastructure and pushing crewed Mars attempts past 2031.

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

SpaceX and CEO Elon Musk have publicly stated a target to send humans to Mars at least 15 to 20 distinct times over the past decade, shifting the targeted arrival window repeatedly. Because the milestones keep getting pushed back before the deadlines arrive, they have officially missed or delayed the active operational goal 4 major times, while current timelines stretch into the 2030s.History of Stated Mars Goals & Target Dates2016: Musk claimed humans could reach Mars as early as 2024 if funding and development aligned.2017: Updated the crewed timeline slightly, targeting cargo missions by 2022 and human flights by 2024.2020: Stated he was "highly confident" SpaceX would land humans on Mars by 2026 (or 2024 "if we get lucky").2022–2023: Shifted language to aim for uncrewed tests later in the decade and crewed milestones by the late 2020s.2024: Announced plans for

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

So I see things are going well in Google Health

A screenshot of a search, looking for the word peas. Below it results saying food not found. At the bottom a typical keyboard from a phone interface.

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Yes but it's "don't blow up.. don't blow up.." repeated internally for the first few minutes every launch since then. Took this live from the causeway.. last launch of Endeavor. Amazing to watch live but always that tinge of anxiety.

Last launch of Endeavor space shuttle emerging from a plume os steam and smoke as it lifts off the launchpad.

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Jack Russel / Beagle mix snuggled up in a couch next to their human

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

It says right there.. in the general.

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Policy is about where you direct your resources. Never let them tell you "We can't fit that in the budget." Or "Where's the money gonna come from?" Because it's always been a disingenuous distraction, and this is the evidence. Think about what all that money could have been directed toward..

Chart showing the budget for ICE and how it has increased over time. In 2024, the budget was $10 billion, in 2025 The budget was $85 billion.

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

I'm sure he will address what's going on in Texas with the same fervor, right?

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

@animalspirits.bsky.social @bencarlson007.bsky.social pretty sure this picture corroborates your assertion this week about technology and information stocks carrying the stock market and basically paving over the hole that would have been a recession.

A picture of bar charts showing various industry growth between 2019 and 2024

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

@animalspirits.bsky.social on popcorn: 1. Is popcorn like pizza in that even shitty microwave popcorn is still really good? 2. If you wanna take that movie theatre popcorn home, go to the movie, buy a large w/ refills, watch movie, refill on your way out. Put in storage to keep for up to 5 days.

Movie theatre popcorn in storage containers

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

The best part of this photo? The paintball gun

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Almost forgot that all these solar events happen this year, and in my own backyard no less. #eclipse #northernlights

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Mark Vasko @markvasko.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

IYKYK

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