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Nailyard

@nailyard.bsky.social
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Retired CEO International trade, Devoted Husband and Lab Dad. Oregon Native.

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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 1h
The current administration is not negotiating for the benefit of anyone other than themselves.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Int’l policy cannot be dictated by a transactional mindset. The administration continues to double down on the war, tariffs and deportations. The results are blatant. The prices are spiraling out of control, allies are walking away, mfg is tanking, debt is building and there is no end game.
nytimes.com
Iran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Strait of Hormuz (Gift Article)
The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the waterway will remain closed until the United States met certain conditions.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Our gardener has been bringing her kid to work.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Fire has always been an integral part of the natural ecological successions. Foresters are skilled in reducing fuel loads and other methods of suppression. The US is on fire and we are continue to compound the issues with climate changing habits.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Unless Trump vetoes the housing bill within the next 9 hours, it will automatically become law.
nytimes.com
Trump Says He Won’t Sign Housing Bill, in Protest Over Stalled Voting Measure (Gift Article)
The president did not say he would veto the housing legislation, so it would still become law unless he does. But his pronouncement reflects a growing rift between him and Senate Republicans.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Let this sink —- While the world economy is tanking, interest rates are on the rise, wars are raging, and governmental agencies are being ripped to shreds, Trump increased his net worth by over $2 BILLION. This does not include government contracts to family members.
nytimes.com
Trump Pulled In at Least $2 Billion After Returning to the White House
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
The Lebanese have been caught in a political nightmare for generations. To gain a good understanding of the chaos read “From Beirut to Jerusalem” by Thomas Friedman. It is an older book that explains a centuries long ordeal.
nytimes.com
Opinion | Lebanon Is Fed Up, and Ready to Remake Itself
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Oregon’s big firs may be awe inspiring from the ground, but it is an entirely different world in the tree tops.
nytimes.com
Finding Freedom at 110 Feet in the Air
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
If the US wants to be looked up to as the world leader in medical research, education and health, then we need to fund Universities, USAID, and stop screwing the public.
nytimes.com
China’s Rise in Drug Development Looms Over U.S.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Bravo to our Judicial Branch for bringing justice to the table. The second big win for the day is the removing of tRump’s name from the Kennedy Center.
nytimes.com
Judge Reopens Trump I.R.S. Suit, Questioning ‘Weaponization’ Fund
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
This administration holds no cards. They destroyed a solid agreement, that had international backing, just because it was signed by (fill in the blank). The global economy is far worse off from the poor judgement of this administration; tariffs, spats with the EU, fuel, food costs and grift.
theatlantic.com
Why Trump Keeps Getting Rolled in Negotiations
The president will try to spin any Iran deal he makes, but he’s ill-equipped to gain real concessions.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Trump fell into his own trap of omnipotent impotence. The outcome of whacking a hornets nest with a stick is always the same, you get stung and have to run like 7734 to hopefully save yourself. Unfortunately his arrogance has crushed the Global economy and shattered trust in the US.
theatlantic.com
Trump’s Endgame Is Surrender
He seems to hope to slip away without Americans noticing the magnitude of this defeat.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Never before has an administration been so totally incompetent when it declared war/no war/war. This makes GWBush and Iraq look brilliant. The Keystone Kops led by no King, Kegsbreath and Ka$h have left the world economy reeling from their incompetence.
theatlantic.com
Checkmate in Iran
Washington can’t reverse or control the consequences of losing this war.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
We are in a currency slide which will continue to cost the American consumer more for all products. The US Dollar has lost about 10% of its value in the last year.
businessinsider.com
How the weakest dollar in 4 years could undercut relief everyday Americans get from Trump's affordability push
Trump said the US dollar is doing "great," but a weaker currency could undercut his attempts to boost affordability for Americans.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Adding calm and tranquility from the Columbia River Gorge.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Reposting @malcolmnance.bsky.social Substack. I’m not sure if most people realize how devastating the consequences will be if the Military is coerced into invading a NATO partner. The nuclear fall out will scorch the trade, banking, finance and power grid all at once.
substack.com
Black Man Spy - Malcolm Nance (@malcolmnance)
Part one of my assessment on How Trump will invade Greenand. Part two tomorrow … the Consequences. They’re Bad. Real Bad.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
The Military Leaders have put a dead stop on Trump invading Greenland. When ask to draw up plans, they refused. Thank you Dean Blundell for reporting on Substack. @deanblundell.bsky.social
substack.com
BREAKING: Trump's Top Military Commanders Refusing To Entertain Greenland Invasion Plans
"You Can’t Be Serious:: It's not happening without congressional approval"
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
I never realized how brave nuthatches are until I tried to refill the feeder.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Testing the limits of an iPhone. This photo was taken at 9:48pm, 4.8 seconds.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Next production resurrect from the 70’ will be the electric typewriter.
reuters.com
US says new fuel economy rule could lead to return of station wagons
The Trump administration says its new fuel economy rollback proposal could allow automakers to resume building station wagons, a staple of 1970s and '80s family travel.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Hat Rock, Oregon Coast Nikon z7ii F5.6 - 97mm 1/250th
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
The joys of a fresh cut wheat field in Oregon! Run Seamus Run.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Fading into darkness…
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Fortunately in Oregon we have access to BC Greenhouse tomatoes.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
He also halted arms shipments to Ukraine without telling anyone, until congressional Republicans found out about it and got it reversed. P.S. - Biden is old.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Blue skies opening up in the east. Good night from Oregon.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Trump has always been a racist. Now under the cover of protecting Bebe’s bombings, he is expanding his reign of terror and fear.
theatlantic.com
Trump’s Jewish Cover Story
The administration claims to be protecting Jews while advancing an agenda that most Jews oppose.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Why are we not hearing of a response to this weather disaster? Does the Trump administration value tax cuts over lives? (Redundant Question)
cnn.com
Cross-country storm leaves at least 42 dead and vast destruction from tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms | CNN
A powerful storm system that tore across the United States in recent days is winding down Monday, but in its wake are devastated communities across states hit with violent tornadoes, wildfires and dus...
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
We need a bright spot in the daily posts. The Oregon coast is an endless photo opportunity.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
The last line soft plays “possibly leaving U.S. manufacturers worse off.” The cost of steel overseas will be half of what it is in the US. US mfgs are screwed without being kissed.
apnews.com
Trump raises tariffs on aluminum and steel to 25%
President Donald Trump has signed a series of new executive orders that raise the taxes on imported steel, pardon former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, ban paper straws and loosen the Foreign Corruption Practi...
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
It appears that Trump’s solution to Musk’s ethics probes is to let Musk take over the Federal Agency. Problems with the FAA, no problem: www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/...
washingtonexaminer.com
Elon Musk ethics outcry skyrockets with offer to ‘plug into’ FAA - Washington Examiner
The FAA oversees airspace for both commercial planes and rockets and Musk’s interest in reforming the agency comes after a plane crash killed 67 people.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Late night walks can be revealing. Oregon Ash aka Fraxinus latifolia
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Quincy giving me the look. It’s 3*C and he’s dressed for whatever comes his way.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Good night
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
He only says, ‘Good fences make good neighbors.’ Robert Frost
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Nothing more stunning than a black lab.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Merry Christmas to all!
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
You will never win an argument with your wife or the dogs.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Creatures from outer space have invaded our woods. I swear I saw it move.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Beware of @warrenbufett.osky.social. Notice the single f in bufett. I thought it was odd that this troll was slinging a get rich scam.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Even in a grey morning there is beauty and intrigue.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Mid summer in small town Oregon
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Big Daddy and the Gulls.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Even the labs enjoyed this sunset
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Nothing beats a late season romp on the Oregon coast.
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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
One of the local crowd at Cannon Beach, Oregon.
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