Sign in

Tim Anderson

@soldierreader.bsky.social
1.9K followers 2.2K following 2.3K posts

Proud dad. Retired teacher. Retired Soldier. Carson’s concierge. Swimmer. Rower. KY COL x 2. Iowa Hawkeye. Louisville. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

PostsRepliesMedia
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 4h
Whatever I did over a week ago to my back it is no better. I’ve been lazy not doing my back exercises because I generally felt good from swimming, lifting, and rowing. Not looking forward to the drive on TH from Louisville to Iowa City.
110
Reposted by Tim Anderson
ProPublica @propublica.org · 5h
The government *still* isn’t tracking how often immigration agents detain U.S. citizens. We are. 500+ Americans have been handcuffed, held at gunpoint or held against their will in Trump’s second term. Our tally is almost certainly an undercount. THREAD (content warning: violence) ⬇️
7343312529
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 16h
Curtis Yarvin, a major influence on Vice President JD Vance, is openly fantasizing about Hitler again. Extremism isn’t fringe on the right.
46805287
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Silverman on Security @silvermansecurity.bsky.social · 17h
I've not heard of either publication, one is the author's substack, so I can't evaluate how good either of them are in terms of reporting. The author seems to have a decent resume. I do find it hard to believe that anyone at the CIA or read onto the compartment for this assessment would leak it. 1/
26317
Reposted by Tim Anderson
MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 17h
Fox News gave Dennis Hastert, whom a federal judge called a “serial child molester,” a warm “In Memoriam” sendoff.
meidasnews.com
Fox News Runs ‘In Memoriam’ for Serial Child Molester Dennis Hastert
The network gave the disgraced former Republican House speaker a solemn televised sendoff, describing his sexual abuse of teenage boys as “allegations” that merely “tainted” his reputation.
2361955816
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 17h
‘Merica 250!!! Yee haw!!!
011
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 19h
Oh, spare me the bullshit redemption tour. Everyone knew what this was going to be. “Thom Tillis calls his vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth his “biggest regret” and says Hegseth should resign.” apnews.com/article/thom...
apnews.com
Republican Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the 'biggest regret of my career' in a new book
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career.”
92882291645
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I’m wondering if anyone ever will be held accountable.
121
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
www.instagram.com/p/DeFnudgkkl...
instagram.com
levylevilevoo on Instagram: "Snapshot of pathogen levels in the US leading up to the week of October 4, 2026.Methodology at the end.View all 39 comments"
Snapshot of pathogen levels in the US leading up to the week of October 4, 2026.Methodology at the end.
110
Reposted by Tim Anderson
FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
GOP Rep. Moore on Watergate: "Richard Nixon was absolutely couped out of office and was framed. All of this was fake."
19318363
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Anna Maltese @annamaltese.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
When you want the Machine to keep existing because if it were to *actually* be in the hands of someone capable it would stop being something you make your millions "Raging" against. Fuck Tom Morello, fuck every white man like him from him to the Cornell rapists. They're all on the same team.
1016750
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The fact that he’s even allowed in the Pentagon is disturbing.
011
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Pink. Gwen. Ed. And now Eminem.
210
Reposted by Tim Anderson
In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
He's right, you know...
Short description: A whimsical, hand-drawn cartoon of an otter named Steve standing on a grassy riverbank holding a suitcase labeled “I ♥ FISH.”  

Embedded text:  
“5 years ago, the internet was an escape from the real world.  
Today, the real world is an escape from the internet.”
1145382
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
static.klipy.com
Iowa Hawkeyes Herky The Hawk Mascot Action
ALT: Iowa Hawkeyes Herky The Hawk Mascot Action
100
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Mike Hixenbaugh @mikehixenbaugh.com · 02/10/2026
Scoop: At a secret meeting this summer, an aide to Stephen Miller laid out Trump administration's plan to make it easier for states to round up and institutionalize mentally ill homeless people — by pushing a drastic policy change that would weaken the rights of millions of disabled Americans.
nbcnews.com
How Trump’s homelessness crackdown became a sweeping retreat from disability rights
After issuing a memo making it easier to institutionalize homeless people, the Justice Department began abandoning cases protecting disabled people’s right to live in the community.
491245692
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 03/10/2026
Americans: you are not outraged enough about this. Christians: this is absolute blasphemy www.cnn.com/2026/10/02/p...
cnn.com
‘God made Trump’ ad and at least 12 others are part of controversial taxpayer-funded ad campaign | CNN Politics
The Trump administration has created at least 13 campaign-style ads as part of its controversial taxpayer-funded, multi-million-dollar effort to promote President Donald Trump and his policies.
1892305756
Reposted by Tim Anderson
The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Tucker: “I never understood why 🇬🇧 fought World War 2?” 😕 Rees-Mogg: “It was good vs. evil…We did the right thing…” Tucker: “Has 🇬🇧 benefitted?” RM: “We defeated Hitler… We’d all be speaking German…” Tucker: “Who cares?” 🤔
7982127593
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A plague case has been linked to a lab worker’s death in Siberia. Nearly 200 people are now under observation after the lab worker died from plague. Because apparently “deadly plague at a Russian lab” wasn’t ominous enough. www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/02/n...
themoscowtimes.com
Nearly 200 People Under Observation After Irkutsk Lab Worker Dies From Plague - The Moscow Times
Health authorities in Siberia’s Irkutsk region have placed nearly 200 people under medical observation after a laboratory worker died from plague, according to media reports and a statement by a regio...
2252013903
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Don’t normally quit a workout but today I did. Half way through my swim I knew I was struggling and my back hurt. Carson is snuggling with me like a heating pad.
120
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Climate, Ecology, War & More: Dr. Glen Barry BigEarthData.ai @bigearthdata.ai · 02/10/2026
Florida's dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades ->WRAL | More on "Florida's dengue outbreak surges" at BigEarthData.ai
wral.com
Florida's dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades
NEW YORK (AP) — Florida's current dengue outbreak appears to be the largest in several decades in the continental United States. State health officials reported this week that more than 250 locally acquired cases of the mosquito-borne disease have been tallied so far this year. The vast majority of them were in Hillsborough County, home to Tampa. Federal health officials say their data on dengue outbreaks is limited. But available information from state health departments and medical journals suggests the Florida outbreak marks the most cases in a calendar year for any state since at least the 1940s. Puerto Rico is consistently hit hard by dengue, with numbers much higher than what's seen in any of the 50 states. But in the continental U.S., Florida usually gets the most locally transmitted cases. The state's previous worst year was 2023, when just under 200 locally spread cases were reported. Officials in Hillsborough and surrounding counties have declared local emergencies, and workers in the Tampa area are spraying day and night to tamp down the population of disease-transmitting mosquitoes. What is dengue? Dengue (pronounced DEHN’-gay) is caused by a virus spread by a type of mosquito. Many infected people don’t get sick,...
072
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Directing DOJ to slow-walk politically damaging decisions until after people vote would be a major scandal under any normal administration. Here, it’s just Friday.
15171743014
Reposted by Tim Anderson
ian bremmer @ianbremmer.com · 02/10/2026
states w/ key senate races + corresponding diesel $/gal increase since iran war began nebraska: +98% ohio: +93% michigan: +93% kansas: +92% iowa: +92% texas: +91% north carolina: +81% minnesota: +79% georgia: +75% alaska: +75% florida: +73% new hampshire: +68% maine: +64% - aaa/@eurasiagroup.net
34113
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In important decision for separation of powers, court rules Trump cannot fire court-appointed US Attorney, which would circumvent Senate’s role of advice and consent. If Trump wants to replace him, Trump must nominate a confirmable candidate. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...
politico.com
Judge rules Trump can’t fire court-appointed prosecutors
The ruling is a major loss for Trump’s effort to install loyalists in key positions.
12615182
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Fun facts: Chris Rufo’s grandmother was an Italian immigrant who, I’ve heard from a reliable source, never learned to speak English fluently. Rufo’s wife meanwhile is an immigrant from Thailand. And the director of the Manhattan Institute who employs him? The son of Muslim immigrants from Bangladesh
29564223
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Sarah E. Minnis, PhD 🏔️ @saraheminnisphd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Perfect. No notes.
3233
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I was downtown leaving Actor’s Theatre around 7:30 and it was a zoo. Numerous kids on scooters/e-bikes in the middle of the street/sidewalks and some going the wrong way. Unhoused/addicts passed out on nearly every corner. Etc. Louisville needs to do more than they are currently.
100
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Sending one last DFAS Retired Pay audit request with more documentation. Whatever the outcome this is it. I’m tired after 15 months.
010
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
@mkn.bsky.social Very interesting talk last night. And, is was nice to meet you. Go Hawks! Btw, Bill is a great guy. I’m listening to LISTEN: Author discusses a more complete history of the Old West in new book from on the LPM App! unknown account www.lpm.org/news/2026-10...
lpm.org
LISTEN: Author discusses a more complete history of the Old West in new book
In her new book, author Megan Kate Nelson tells the story of 19th century individuals that helped settle the West. And she aims to give readers a glimpse of real histories not often included in class.
052
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
L4/5, L5/S1 letting me know they’re still around.
static.klipy.com
3rd Trimester Back Pain
ALT: 3rd Trimester Back Pain
030
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
BREAKING: Davey Hearn reflecting pool prosecution dismissed WITH PREJUDICE That means the case cannot be brought again  Huge victory for Davey, for us at @democracydefendersfund.org & our legal team colleagues Washington Litigation Group and Steptoe--& for rule of law More to follow!
490147043105
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Pete is lost in terms of modern war. I use the example of this outgunned Ukrainian army officer who successfully terrorized a Russian unit for weeks because she "did the math." At the time, someone commented, "yeah, in combat, 'I did the math' beats 'I can do 100 pushups' every time."
Ukrainian female soldier: Okay, I said the idea is this: There is enough time to empty one full can of 32 grenades and be gone by the time the return mortar fire reaches us. I did the math.
2349831157
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I never ever thought I would see such a dangerous unhinged psychopath running the US military. We’ve had some bad ones, but never like this.
1099123563133
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
shame on junior officers for applauding his claptrap, and for their bosses not giving them appropriate instructions in advance www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/u...
nytimes.com
In Speech, Hegseth Targets Diversity, Transgender People, Reporters and Iran
The defense secretary returned to culture-war themes and used coarse and offensive terms to describe people he believes have no place in the military.
30487102
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Brad Duplessis @bradduplessis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
When Steele commanded 2-22 IN at Drum, he in essence banned the book Blackhawk Down after seeing a LT reading it during a staff duty shift.
512316
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
An ambitious narcissist megalomaniacal right-wing Christian nationalist fanatic with a drinking problem and a history of erratic and reckless behavior who hates rules of engagement in charge of the most powerful military in the history of the world. What could go wrong? bsky.app/profile/atru...
4463008875
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We are ruining our own institutions, which is sad for us and great for our enemies.
401549565
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Mike Black @mikeblack114.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
eh like I always say, this implies pete has been able to singlehandedly change most of DoD over to MAGA diehards with a couple speeches, dort's poasts, and turning stu loose to aimlessly wander the halls of the Pentagon in between psychotic breaks, and I just don't think that's true
928224
Reposted by Tim Anderson
GunnyFustercluck @gunnyfustercluck.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I believe this is true.
1106
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Max Shields — Moonbase Tourism Agent @maxshields.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“Just warriors. Strong warriors. Fit warriors. Handsome warriors with square jaws and strong hands. Warriors with abs so firm they could stop a bullet on their own!”
562
Reposted by Tim Anderson
G @gpatrick.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Liberty University becomes distinguished military college. www.war.gov/News/Release...
891
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 30/09/2026
Well it hadn't occurred to me until just now, but "Arctic Frost" is a variety of orange. Marsha Blackburn is suing Jack Smith over her toll record subpoena and is accusing Smith of mocking Trump by calling the probe "Arctic Frost." I kind of hope that's true. agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2015/06/10/a...
agrilifetoday.tamu.edu
Arctic Frost satsuma mandarin hybrid named new Texas Superstar - AgriLife Today
Satsuma Arctic Frost is the most cold-hardy satsuma hybrid tested so far, having survived temperatures as low as 9 degrees.
32736116
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
How long for them to write this catchy litany of slurs and for him to practice it? What a small, weak, pathetic, yet dangerous extremist.
010
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Unless they’re bought in, I hope the senior leaders are mortified.
020
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026
JD Vance suggests Talarico is a pedo: "You gotta wonder -- what really motivates a man who spends so much time talking about 11-year-old drag queens?"
589916157
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Fuck me.
230
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I really think Jon Ossoff, James Talarico, and a few others are in the process of creating a new kind of language, a new politics, for the era of Late Stage Trumpism. As I argue in the piece, the banal cruelties of sunsetting Trumpism are all around us, and some Dems are pointing to a way out.
21503124
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
New: USPS is to put cameras in its trucks that continuously record. This is to gather data on roads, signage, and to improve "community safety," the agency tells me. The cameras are marketed to capture passing license plates too, but don't run ALPR software www.404media.co/usps-to-put-...
404media.co
USPS To Put Cameras in Trucks That Scan Roads for ‘Community Safety’
USPS says the cameras, put on USPS truck dashboards, will scan roads, signs, and more.
46365153
Reposted by Tim Anderson
Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
231326170
Tim Anderson @soldierreader.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
What drivel will come out of Pete’s mouth today his state of the service circus?
110