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@srojak.bsky.social
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Historian, economist, software engineer, manufacturing planner, change agent. Probably qualify as a normie, compared to what I am seeing here.

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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This incident demands greater attention. #cornell7 www.cornellsun.com/article/2026...
cornellsun.com
EDITORIAL | Cornell Won’t, We Will
The Editorial Board demands that Cornell stops protecting the alleged Chi Phi rapists through the University's opaque sexual assault policies.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Is this even comfortable?
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The people who go first will pay the greatest price for their actions. www.military.com/air-force-ma...
military.com
Air Force Major Who Called for Trump's Impeachment Is Charged With 10 Counts Under UCMJ
Jason Watson's attorney says he is the first major ever charged with contempt toward the president.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Many local #water_systems have lax information security practices. What we now have has been a long time coming.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
By killing Ayatollah Khamenei, did we alter politics in #Iran, making the IRGC stronger and less restrained?
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
How is the govt to make citizens' lives more affordable without a bunch of vote buying that increases inflation and makes life less affordable?
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Do you know what scum is? Wrong answers only.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Know the difference between a man and an adolescent boy. #TXSenate www.npr.org/2026/05/30/n...
npr.org
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
#Letterman is correct than we must not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, but this is an incomplete case. How are we going to accomplish that? How do we finish the war successfully?
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Maybe more Americans would pay attention to politics if the betting sites advertised issues. "Will TSA get paid this month? +120/-150"
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Someone help me out here. How did we go, in 200 years, from a people who could support the Lyceum Movement to this? thehill.com/opinion/whit...
thehill.com
Why voters perceive Trump as ‘awesome’ — and what Democrats can learn from it
Donald Trump’s ability to evoke awe in his supporters, through his bombastic rhetoric and gold-adorned Oval Office, has proven to be a powerful tool in winning elections, as explained by a 20…
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I wish we had politicians like Radko Gudas, who could take his medicine after he made a mistake.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Most Americans know nothing about the English Civil Wars. This is unfortunate, because what we consider basic rights had to be fought for. clause61.wordpress.com/2013/11/01/a...
clause61.wordpress.com
An American’s Guide to the English Civil War
Every US citizen should buy, rent or borrow episode 8 of Simon Schama’s DVD series A History of Britain. The episode, titled “The British Wars”, covers the causes and outcome of t…
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
I have known many people who were damaged by working in Corporate America. Hey, writers, who wants to be the next Studs Terkel? www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-ma...
businessinsider.com
I burned out as a manager at Microsoft — then got laid off. Nearly 3 years later, I'm still looking for work.
A former Microsoft manager is still looking for a job nearly three years after being laid off in 2023.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Practical thinking about asymmetric war. nationalinterest.org/feature/taiw...
nationalinterest.org
Taiwan’s Four Lessons from the Iran War
Taiwan and Iran share a handful of geopolitical conditions—most obviously the need to deter a far larger and more powerful foreign aggressor.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
He has a point. Maybe there must be more context than he's calling for. But the way we were taught history is not a success model. www.the74million.org/article/why-...
the74million.org
Why the War in Iran is a Teachable Moment for American Education
Noah: We can’t begin with distant history — the 13 colonies, ancient Egypt or Persia — and expect students to figure out why world news matters.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
While you're saving your face, you're losing your ass. www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
politico.com
‘They hold the cards now’: Trump allies fear Iran is slipping beyond the president’s control
Trump supporters who backed his promise to avoid new Middle East wars worry Iran’s attacks on shipping are pushing the U.S. toward escalation — and maybe even boots on the ground.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
How do we assess the conflict with Iran? clause61.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/d...
clause61.wordpress.com
Diplomacy, Bombs and Staying Power
The United States is dropping explosives on Iran. Whether or not this is a war seems to depend on to whom you listen, and on what day. What is this about? What are the objectives? There is no clari…
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Rereading this book. archive.org/details/onst...
archive.org
On strategy : a critical analysis of the Vietnam War : Summers, Harry G : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
xiv, 225 pages : 22 cm
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Contest! What would you tell him he can't do? thehill.com/homenews/adm...
thehill.com
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
In a just world, everyone who voted for Trump would get their door kicked in. apnews.com/article/ice-...
apnews.com
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
. unless he gets elected President. m.economictimes.com/magazines/pa...
m.economictimes.com
Quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: 'One who makes himself a worm cannot complain afterwards if people step on him' - The Economic Times
Immanuel Kants quote highlights the link between self-respect and how individuals are treated by others, stressing that dignity begins from within. Through strong imagery, he warns that consistently a...
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
I am interested in having Windows do less selling of stuff I don't want and more running of programs I have already chosen and do want. Firstly, stop trying to change my default browser. www.xda-developers.com/replaced-eve...
xda-developers.com
I replaced every Microsoft app on Windows with open-source tools, and here's how it went
My journey to an open-source Windows desktop
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Throughout history, people have died fighting for our rights. thehill.com/homenews/569...
thehill.com
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
All persons receiving federal benefits will now be required to make a video thanking His Majesty. TikTok will have an app to record such videos. (satire)
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
'The police are the public and the public are the police." Sir Robert Peel If that reciprocal relationship is not maintained, policing as we know it breaks down.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
It is not enough to have good ideas. One must get others to buy into those ideas.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Prioritize your wants. 1. Preserve the Constitution. 2. Don't sell out Ukraine. 3. Govern without cruelty
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
A Modest Proposal: have the Natl Guard go to ERs and turn away people who should not receive care, since the hospitals can't.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
The sports betting people should get some action going on His Majesty's speeches. What's the over/under on how long he talks? How many times does he blame Biden?
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Don't let the doorknob... oklahomavoice.com/2025/09/24/w...
oklahomavoice.com
Walters to resign as Oklahoma state superintendent, announces position in national teacher group • Oklahoma Voice
State Superintendent Ryan Walters said he intends to resign and become the CEO of an anti-teacher union organization.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
For those of you who missed the #UNSpeech, I will save you an hour of your life you'd never get back. 1. It's all Biden's fault. 2. America is the greatest country; you all suck. 3. I should get a Nobel Peace Prize; that's not braggadocio. 4. Global warming is a con. Sorry, out of characters.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Yes, you're being set up. Unless you're going to take initiative and put forward your own point of view, you are open to being set up. www.axios.com/2025/09/18/c...
axios.com
House Democrats fume about vote to honor Charlie Kirk: "We're being totally set up"
The vote has been the topic of frenzied discussions in Democrats' closed-door meeting this week.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Could you, maybe, find out what they do and whether or not you need them before you shoot your mouth off? Or are you really the only essential ingredient? www.businessinsider.com/opendoor-kei...
businessinsider.com
Opendoor chair says the company currently has 1,400 employees but only needs 200 of them
Keith Rabois, cofounder and new chairman at Opendoor, said the company's headcount should be slashed and that remote work doesn't work.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
🙃🙃 Arguing with my definitions of anything is also political violence.😑
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Why does His Majesty not go back to his compliant Congress to get these changes? Does he not trust them to do his will? Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow freeze on billions in foreign aid www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
washingtonpost.com
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow freeze on billions in foreign aid
The emergency request could set up a major test of the president’s assertion that he has the unilateral authority to block spending budgeted by Congress.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
I shall not build my credibility at another's expense. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
reuters.com
Thai prime minister removed by court, triggering power scramble
Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday for an ethics violation, in another crushing blow to the Shinawatra political dynasty that triggered a flurry of deal-making aimed at filling the void.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
While we're on the subject, stop carrying on about defending democracy. Trump won the 2024 election, with 77.3 million votes. That's democracy. The US is meant to be a constitutional republic. www.axios.com/2025/08/22/d...
axios.com
Group begs Democrats to ditch jargon like "birthing person", "privilege"
A blunt memo from Third Way implores opponents of President Trump to ditch jargon that's off-putting to many voters.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Electing a king wannabe as President is not an example of American exceptionalism. We're still not clear on what that exceptionalism is, but it is definitely not that.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Most American towns don't want manufacturers. They think it's greasy and dirty. They have zoning for light industrial, like warehouses, but that's as far as they will go.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
You've heard of the deep state. Now we're seeing the shape of the shallow state. It is not an improvement. clause61.wordpress.com/2025/07/21/t...
clause61.wordpress.com
The Shallow State
In recent years, we have seen much discussion of the deep state. It is actually been around about a hundred years as a concept, but loosely defined. In the opposition to it in America, we are now s…
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
The Fed's FAQ list re: the building renovations in DC. www.federalreserve.gov/faqs/buildin...
federalreserve.gov
Marriner S. Eccles Building and 1951 Constitution Avenue Building Project
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
Sealed? Why? #PaxtonDivorce www.texastribune.org/2025/07/12/t...
texastribune.org
Divorce between Ken and Angela Paxton will proceed outside public view, reports say
A Collin County judge’s reported decision could keep details of the divorce from spilling into Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate race.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Is Jerome Powell receiving death threats yet? #MobRule
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
You want privacy, Kenny? Like the privacy you're given to so many women here in Texas? Bless your heart. www.texastribune.org/2025/07/10/a...
texastribune.org
Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton
In a statement, Angela Paxton said she moved to end her 38-year marriage “on biblical grounds,” citing “recent discoveries.”
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Media wants to cover war as if it were a football game. In football, you can see everything that happens on the field. In war, you can't. Beware the fog of war.
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
We need a new subject: Applied History. An example: in WWII, only Italy was able to throw off their government when the war got dire. What was different for Italy?
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Now have we finally heard the last about annexing Canada?
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Years ago, I took a class on strategic partnerships. My biggest takeaway is that both partners usually get what they want out of these partnerships. In that light, consider Israel and the US. cont'd
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Stephen @srojak.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Those of us who have received information have received information, and that is the information we have received. Humphrey Appleby would approve.
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