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@wildbill49.bsky.social
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Marine. Retired RN. Native Texan glad to be in Alaska. Former LCSD-ESD Yellowjacket Hotshots. Licensed guide CO & MT. Certified farrier. Machinist. Welder. OTR truck driver.

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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
He talks through his ass constantly.
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Trump on DOGE cuts: ‘I would have done it differently’ — POLITICO
The president defended the massive government overhaul — but critiqued the approach.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
"We're not going to have -- if a communist gets elected to run New York, it can never be the same. But we have tremendous power at the White House to run places when we have to," Trump said. This bastard is totally frigging nuts. His support systems need to be dismantled. All of them.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
I was born and raised hardcore conservative in West Texas. Both sides of my family were the same politically. I’m 75 and can guarantee you that the party changed when Reagan came along. I left the party and have never looked back. All gutless nutless cucks.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
"They just know, 'Hey this guy is a professional, and he's here to help us.' And I kind of had to live up to that standard," he reflected of the children that he encountered amid the rescue. Scott Ruskan USCG rescue swimmer. It was his first mission in the role. A true man and hero.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Karoline Leavitt was taking a walk one evening when she saw 3 men she was suspicious of. “What kind of people are you and where are you from?” I’m an Arapaho from CO I’m a Navajo from NM I’m a Papago from AZ. “Isn’t that something? I’m a lying ho from DC!”
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Oh look! He wouldn’t go near a window in a high rise.
apple.news
Russian minister sacked by Putin found dead — BBC News
On Monday morning a presidential decree stated that Starovoit had been dismissed from his post.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
They had to. The line of foreign leaders waiting to kiss his ass is too long.
apple.news
Trump officials unveil new, delayed deadline for tariffs — The Hill
President Trump is set to send out a first batch of letters Monday to other nations informing them of new tariff rates, but those tariffs won’t go into effect until Aug. 1, White House officials said.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
He’s already shown us his ass multiple times. He’s let you know empathy is a weakness. He’s already called you a parasite. Yet there’s people who will line up behind him
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
144 people died. The geography was against them. The floods yesterday in Texas brought this memory back like it had recently happened.
coloradoan.com
40 years later: Scores killed in Big Thompson Flood
A year's worth of rain fell in 70 minutes
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Well it’s Level 3 evacuation status here now. Hope they can stop the fire before it gets to my little 1 room cabin that has everything I possess in it. I’m a former hotshot myself so I know they will do the best they can. Please, God, let those folks stay safe.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
They don’t even try to hide it or be original anymore.
share.newsbreak.com
Top Russian Oil Executive Dies in Moscow Window Fall - NewsBreak
Top Russian Oil Executive Dies in Moscow Window Fall
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Hell yeah.
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YouTube video by Ray Stevie
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Wildfire personnel just at my cabin. Structure assessment. Surveying the vegetation and undergrowth. All Hispanic. Working the 4th. A lot of Americans don’t deserve these guys. They really don’t. Hoping they continue to stay safe.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
How many of you people who are saying the Marines should refuse orders to cover ICE or whatever have actually been in any branch of the military?
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Love the ability to block people. Love it.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Wildfire fighting in grizzly country. Cool story if you’re a dog person like me. We are burning up here.
akfireinfo.com
Safety first! – Karelian Bear Dogs join the firefighting team on the Twelvemile Fire
Karelian Bear Dogs, provided by the Wind River Bear Institute boat out to spike camp at Healy Lake. Photo: Dustin Williams, Idaho Team 1 With known bear activity in the area, the team has implement…
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
If you’re not familiar with originalists and textualists and our federal courts you should read this. It’s very important in understanding these “conservative” shitheads.
harvardlawreview.org
The Incompatibility of Textualist and Originalist Approaches to Legislative History - Harvard Law Review
One of textualism’s organizing principles is its rejection of “intent” or “purpose” derived from legislative history. But originalism’s organizing principle is its embrace of...
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Not a single mention in this story that this slimeball was appointed this year by Trump. It’s absolutely relevant and is a part of the context of the story.
apple.news
Fannie Mae Chair Pulte drops grim message to Fed Chair Powell — TheStreet
Fannie Mae Chairman Bill Pulte has blunt words for the Fed Chairman.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
We oppose the teaching of Higher Order Thinking Skills, critical thinking skills and similar programs that are simply a relabeling of Outcome-Based Education which focus on behavior modification and have the purpose of challenging the student’s fixed beliefs and undermining parental authority. Texas
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Truth. Our cherished wealthy moved their means of production to China. Now YOU are being penalized for it.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Fireweed. Folklore says when the blossoms reach the top that summer is over here in Alaska. Not surprisingly it’s fairly correct.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
It would be absolutely horrible if people started deploying these around ICE and any of their vehicles. Horrible.
historynet.com
The Caltrop: A Weapon That's Barely Changed Over 2,300 Years
Diabolical in its simplicity, the ancient, durable caltrop remains an effective defensive weapon today.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Buy them. Learn to use them and love them. Give them nicknames if that helps. Your vote will have the impact of a fart in a tornado.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Did you know that armor piercing rounds go through all grades of personal body armor?
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
“Without either the first or second amendment, we would have no liberty; the first allows us to find out what's happening, the second allows us to do something about it! The second will be taken away first, followed by the first and then the rest of our freedoms.” Unknown
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
“We don't have the right to bear arms because of burglars; we have the right to bear arms to resist the supreme power of a corrupt and abusive government.” Vince Vaughn
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
“Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.” Patrick Henry
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
“Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself.” George Washington
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
“What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms.” Thomas Jefferson
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
“Gun control? It's the best thing you can do for crooks and gangsters. I want you to have nothing. I'm a bad guy; I'm always gonna have a gun. Safety locks? You will pull the trigger with a lock on, and I'll pull the trigger. We'll see who wins.” Sammy Gravano
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Looking for a quote about taking up arms. I don’t use AI but this is what was at the top of the search results. “AI on Google Search is not capable of physical actions like taking up arms. It does not have a physical body, nor can it interact with the world in that way.” Lol. Some intelligence.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Getting important things packed in case of wildfire evacuation. From 1967
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Two massive wildfire complexes consisting of four separate wildfires here. Only one highway, no alternate roads and the road is closed a mile north of my cabin and it’s partially closed south of me. Over 150K acres burned so far. Fire crews from all over the Lower 48.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
When do the drivebys at country clubs start?
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
“Alaska ranks first among US states in terms of federal funding dependence per capita. More specifically, for every dollar Alaskans pay in taxes, the state receives $2.36 in federal funding, according to KOIN.com, meaning a significant portion of Alaska's revenue comes from the federal government.”
koin.com
KOIN.com
Reporting Portland and Vancouver area breaking news and weather stories to make Oregon and Southwest Washington a better place to live
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Jesus H. This guy is almost 70. The Democrats are totally owned.
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‘Unprecedented’ national cash: North Carolina Dems have tunnel vision for Roy Cooper — POLITICO
The state’s former governor tops his party’s wish list, following Thom Tillis’ decision not to run for another Senate term.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Murkowski. The woman has only been reelected because of Democratic and independent voters. Republicans here in Alaska hate her and deemed her a RINO long ago. She caved and voted “Yes” so Vance could step in to get it across home plate. I will vote for Mickey Mouse on a write-in vote.
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Senate Passes Trump’s Megabill After All-Night Session — The Wall Street Journal
Tax cuts, Medicaid spending reductions head to House with July 4 deadline reachable
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
This July 4 deadline set by Trump for his trash legacy legislation is far ahead of the deadline before the bill dies a natural death. But typical of Trump and his symbolism he desperately wants to make it all about him while claiming it’s more liberty and independence brought to you by him.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
When the time comes aim for their belt buckles.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
I predicted the firing of the Senate parliamentarian. They didn’t have to do this. This motherhumper will decide by himself. So many firearms. So few willing.
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Graham claims sole authority to decide if GOP megabill complies with budget laws — The Hill
The Senate’s presiding Republican chair has ruled that Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.
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SaMindy @samindy4.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Hydration break
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
“ A former longtime friend of Elon Musk has a word of caution for President Donald Trump about the tech mogul: He doesn’t really move on.” When the irresistible force meets the immovable object. Two spoiled toddlers each insistent on having his way.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Our outdoor pizza oven. Home built using concrete mixed perlite. This thing gets hot! Interior Alaska southwest of Fairbanks.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Wait for the orange explosion. How dare anyone contradict Der Führer!
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U.N. nuclear watchdog says Iran could enrich uranium again in “a matter of months” — NPR
Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, told CBS that Iran had a
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
This is a very informative and maddening show. It’s well worth watching. All true. See how the Republican Party was flipped and why things are the way they are.
rottentomatoes.com
Casino Jack and the United States of Money | Rotten Tomatoes
Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Casino Jack and the United States of Money on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
“The Congressional Budget Office said Saturday that the Senate version would result in $930 billion in cuts to Medicaid, more than the about $800 billion that the House version proposes.” But last night they proposed giving rural hospitals $25 billion to make up for the loss $930 billion. GOP math.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Regardless of the outcome on the voting for this shit bill watch for the firing of the Senate parliamentarian.
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Christmas 2023: I played Santa for a group of Ecuadorians given TPS. After handing out gifts and kids on my lap for pics the adults talked. Why did you leave Ecuador? “My kids went out to play in the morning and found 2 bodies in our yard. It wasn’t the first message but it was the last. We fled”
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
“The Trump administration in recent days has explored possible economic incentives for Iran in return for the regime halting uranium enrichment, including releasing billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets, according to three sources familiar with the discussions.” “Obama gave them billions!”
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wildbill49.bsky.social @wildbill49.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
The Baker Hughes rig count. How many oil rigs are up and working, how many were working last year for the same time period and the change in working rigs since the last weekly report. It will be interesting to see it next Friday. Crude didn’t go up as planned by attacking Iran. It went down!
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