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Mike O'Reirdan

@moreirdan.bsky.social
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Aviation nut and pilot, motorcyclist, dog loving, polyamorist. A Brit / Irish bloke who moved to the USA, lives in PA, became an American and likes where he is even if the politics are awful right now. Definitely lefty, former security geek, and granddad

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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
My excellent dogs, Sparrow and Ivy
Two dogs lying next to each other and chilling out
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Moron greets the monster
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
The DUI Secretary Of Defence (allegedly ) Hegseth and Russian asset (allegedly) Director of Intelligence Gabard "not discussing classified matters". Here is the full transcript as just published in the Atlantic.... nothing classified here folks, not paywalled www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
theatlantic.com
Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal
The administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlantic’s editor in chief.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Really? I know a whole bunch who will be and are. The US Government, not so much. Don’t forget Europe signed the Minsk accords too. Also, European NATO powers committed to a minimum of 2% spend on defence and have relied on the US nuclear shield ever since. We need a 5% spend and that will hurt.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Yes it is disturbing and sad and self inflicted. ICE are bastards, staffed in many cases by racists who are getting off in this behaviour.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Can she issue an order to impound the aircraft ?
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Portugal cancelled a F35 order and Canada is going with Gripen.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
@bsky.app I like this.
An image of Musk doing his “Roman salute” and text of “X marks the rot”. The second line is “delete your account”
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
My partner used to live in the town next to where he was mayor. Occasionally she used to have breakfast in the same cafe as he was in. She said he was a good guy but we are very disappointed in his actions / inactions. He’s been captured by the system I think.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
And no damage, none is the way to go. Economic impact without criminal liability is the point.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
How lovely a place to live. My other passion, actually my real passion, bikes are secondary, is aviation. Unlike many people, living in a place with many aircraft and gorgeous scenery seems idyllic. Most would want to ditch the planes I think.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
He is my senator. So far he has paid a lot of attention to supporting Israel but surprisingly little to those he was elected to represent.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
If only I chewed gum. I could be convinced to buy a Tesla if the moon turned blue and dinosaurs roam the Earth again. Consequently, I think it’s quite unlikely.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
He is a waste of space
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Queens Own Lumberjacks, 1st Battalion
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
So where in Scotland are you? I nearly ended up going to university in Edinburgh however I managed to screw up my A-level so badly that I had no chance. I live just outside of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. We are in a quite rather smug little middle class enclave. Sometimes it makes me want to puke.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
It is instructive that you remember that all the amendments apply to everyone. That includes the ones that the right have always complained about, 1st, 2nd etc.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Waste their time, take a test ride, tell them the cars smell of burning flesh and poverty
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Take a test ride , waste their time
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
What about having test ride palooza. If people go there and have test rides and then say “I’ll think about it” :)
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Well I’m not that tall. The Tiger is nice because I can flat foot it. What got you into bikes ? My mother was a Scot and she used to ride an old ex US army HD around Edinburgh after the war. She encouraged me about bikes and also funded my early flying lessons.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
They sound amazing
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
What have you done ?
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
This is the current lot. My favourite is the red Royal Enfield.
Red Triumph Tiger 850 SportsRed Royal Enfield Continental GTBlack Royal Enfield Himalayan
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
I loathe him too. I came here in 2000 from London and have been here ever since. I became a citizen but if it gets a lot worse I may flee to Ireland. I could not do the UK.
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WuTangIsForTheChildren @wutangforchildren.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
London doesn’t waste any time 🤣💀
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
What sort of bike was it that you helped out ?
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Yes
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
I have a couple of friends with those. How long have you had a bike for and where are you ? I see the distressed US flag but you say you are European. There used to be a woman in our club of similar height who had a 900 Ducati but with a very low seat and some weird boots.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Ha ha. Now I am verging on being ancient with a buggered back so I have a device which allows me to winch my bike back up single handed.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Now the ton beckons :)
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Have you learnt how to pick up your bike if it falls over? I’m sure you will never drop it of course.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
What bike is that? I like the dogs.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Seen in Tottenham in North London. Creative advertising at work.
This is a parody of the fast and furious films called the fast and fürhrer. It shows Elon Musk doing a Nazi salute standing above a Tesla car. The text at the bottom reads Heil Tesla. apparently it won five Adolfs at the Nuremberg film festival period.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
One of the problems that Democrats face is people want to elect the perfect candidate who will do all the things they want. I think this particular wish is probably one that I could subscribe but it is probably the only condition I would be prepared to quibble about voting Democrat.
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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Wimp :)
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Yes, I guess I’ll go down a bit colder. However I’ve got two sets of gear and one is a three layer jacket and with a t shirt shirt and fleece on to just get the bike out I’ll ride with six layers. However based on your picture I’ve got more built in insulation too :)
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
I don’t mind who tries to get selected but when they are, fucking support them is my message. If you think the American electorate will support anyone but a white straight man, good luck. It’s awful, it’s wrong but I don’t want another four years of these Republican cunts.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
So how warm does it have to get before you swing a leg over the bike ?
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Adnams Southwold If only I still drank beer.
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Which museum is it ?
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
He is in transition, to the right :)
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Love the spelling :)
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Wonder where Oklahoma stands in quality of education ratings. 2024, Oklahoma ranked low in many education rankings World Population Review: 44th overall, 47th in school quality. U.S. News & World Report: 49th out of 50 states. WalletHub: Second-worst in the nation Annie E. Casey Foundation: 49th
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Ah , I like it as a tool
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Is that you or a sub ?
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
You may well be right :) It will a true adventure riding that bike .
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Print these out on business card stock to be inserted under windscreen wiper on parked Teslas. Please, please :) #tesla #elonmusk #nazi
Image of Tesla car. Standing up and appearing through sunroof is apparently Elon Musk doing a Nazi salute. The text reads "Goes from 0 to 1939 in 3 Seconds, Tesla, the Swasticar"
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Mike O'Reirdan @moreirdan.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Ok I’ll bite for your amusement. 101 Dalmatians
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