Mike Wyant Jr.

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Mike Wyant Jr., a former IT guy turned sci‑fi author and political essayist, I guess. This is my personal account with my personal opinions. mikewyantjr.com

A panoramic image of the cloud of smoke from Canada over Central New York
An energy monitor screen showing 21.7 kwh of power generated from solar and only 13 kWh from the grid. Shows 62% Self Sufficiency and 81% low carbon energy used.
Adorable calico cat curled in a ball and passed right out.
A resist flag waved in front of the America statue in Boston Common.
Statue of Freedom on top of White House with PLURIBUS legible
A MAHA banner in the side of the Humphrey Building in Washington DC.
Screenshot of website, Politico, with final paragraph of article quoted: 'Trump, in the wake of the video’s release in November 2025, repeatedly called for the lawmakers to face arrest and trial for what he called “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!” The president later clarified that he was “not threatening death” against the Democrats.'
Duolingo screen with a very angry bird, a countdown, and one word: “Mike.” With the period.
A four panel web comic by Sarah Andersen. Panel one has a hopeful character saying I will set my alarm for 7:30. Panel two says and I will wake up at 7:30! No snooze! Panel three shows happy character turning off the light still smiling. Character lays down and pulls up the comforter that says bed of lies. Still smiling.
Exhausted and overwhelmed is the default. For the **impoverished** and the *subdued*.
5:58 4 rollcall.com President's Public Schedule Schedule updates at midnight Eastern Time, or when pushed out via social media, whichever is earlier. Calendar maintained in U.S. G November 2025 • Press Briefing Pool Call Time Pool Report Official Schedule @POTUS_Schedule Axios Thursday, November 13 2025 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time • The White House 11:15 AM The President receives his Intelligence Briefing • Oval Office • Closed Press 2:00 PM The President and First Lady participate in an Executive Order signing • East Room & Pre-Credentialed Media. Wednesday, November 12 2025 *a full day schedule out to 10:30pm*
Short video of a leaking roof dripping into three different buckets
a cat licking a man's finger while a bonfire rages in the back
Turn the volume up for a sense of scale of the crowd. Both sides of the streets are filled with protestors with the front yard of the Oneida County office building.
A very white dude in a cliched “white guy in car” selfie down to the shiny sunglasses. A Star Trek IDIC rainbow pin breaks up the monotone black colors he’s otherwise wearing.
The cover of the print Atlantic with the heading: “The Unfinished Revolution.” It’s a three page foldout starting with the founders (including Washington standing next to a black man he enslaved). It shows the founders in traditional form alongside those they wronged in a roughly equivalent painting style to the late 18th-Early 19th century portraiture.
Screenshot of some person’s explanation on why Timelapse autocorrects to, well, Timelapse over time-lapse: time-lapse adjective 'tim-laps •) : of, relating to, or constituting a motion picture made so that when projected a action (such as the opening of a flower bud) appears to be speeded up According to Merriam-Webster the correct spelling is time-lapse. You're more than welcome to use that, but it's not the full story. The reason it's not, is because NO ONE uses that word. Which I think is quite funny because every year words get used so much that they enter the dictionary. So don't get annoyed when others use different spelling. I'll often use all three interchangeably. Why I use Timivaes conkies palic
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[redacted] User: Mike Wyant Jr. Whataboutism is the practice of responding to an accusation or difficult question with a counter-accusation or by raising a different issue entirely. This rhetorical tactic is used to avoid accountability, deflect criticism, and discredit an opponent. 3m Like Reply Mike Wyant Jr.: [redacted] I'm not whatabouting. I'm taking your specific examples and fact-checking them to destroy the foundation of your argument. That's a beginner debate style. Whataboutism is like realizing you're losing a debate and don't have any other facts to use so you decide that my tone has changed so "whatabout decorum?" (And even that's wrong, but hey, l was on a roll).
A screenshot of a google search for "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence" shows the first link goes to "Enforcing the Death Penalty Laws..." and then references stories about THAT EO until it gets into the other search results. Raw text: The White House (.gov) https://www.whitehouse.gov > ... > Presidential Actions : Enforcing the Death Penalty Laws in the District of ... 18 hours ago - ... violence against innocent Americans. Restoring Federal capital punishment has been a priority for my Administration since its first day ... Top stories The White House (.gov) Enforcing the Death Penalty Laws in the District of Columbia to Deter and Punish the Most Heinous Crimes 18 hours ago C Cato Institute President Trump Plans To Investigate and "Disrupt" Opposition Speech 13 minutes ago The American Presidency Project White House Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Develops New Strategy to Counter Domestic Terrorism and Organized Politica .. 12 hours ago A Axios Trump slams "radical left" after signing "organized political violence" memo 10 hours ago More news : ... > The White House (.gov) https://www.whitehouse.gov > News > Fact Sheets : Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Develops New ... 17 hours ago - Fact Sheet: President Donald.
A man in a suit sits inside a gilded vehicle, peering out the window like he’s auditioning for the role of “Disengaged Statesman #3.” His bronzer—slathered on like he lost a bet with a circus makeup artist—clashes spectacularly with the dark blue upholstery, creating a palette best described as “Patriotism meets Pantomime.” The American flag pin tries to salvage dignity, but it’s fighting a losing battle against the contour lines drawn with the subtlety of a toddler let loose with a Crayola set. He looks like he’s halfway through a transformation into a sentient wax figure and just realized the lighting isn’t flattering
A black cat strides across a white desk, one paw raised as she walks over an XP-Pen drawing tablet, her body partially obscuring a video game displayed on a monitor behind her.
Close-up post‑LASIK selfie: bearded man with wide, bloodshot eyes streaked with red veins, raised eyebrows and tight lips — a stunned, betrayed look like his eyeballs just filed a complaint after meeting the eye speculum.
A hand holds a compass-shaped badge labeled “CHICON 8,” illuminated with red, green, and blue LEDs. The badge is clipped to an orange extension cord and visibly hardwired into a solar panel, suggesting a custom power setup. The background reveals a workshop with a wooden workbench, scattered tools, a green container, a blue power tool, and a window overlooking a grassy field under a cloudy sky.
A bullseye made of pork lines up its aged garlic target between the drying basil and already dried spices
Screenshot of linked site, Congress.gov with a table of contents showing analysis of the US Constitution. Analysis on Sections 8-10 of Article 1 are missing in their entirety.
A dark silhouette of a farmhouse crosses diagonal from left to right, rising about halfway up the image. Behind that silhouette, the Milky Way sits pale in the sky.
A night astro-photography picture of an aurora that peeks over the edge of the horizon. Bright magenta splashes are pierced with columns of a faint green. It’s a little washed out by a nearby town’s lights.
A starry night sky with the Milky Way visible, illuminating an open field below. The stars twinkle in shades of blue and white against the black night sky. A few clouds float across the horizon, adding depth to the scene. Captured by a camera at a low ISO setting for clear details.
Unfortunately, the post describes it best. I’m focused on the horizon at night and the almost aurora-esque coloration across the northern sky.
BBC news article with featured Image of ICE and police dressed up like they're going to war. TEXT: Trump orders increase in migrant deportations 11 hours ago Ottilie Mitchell BBC News Trump's latest order comes amid a new wave of protests against his immigration policies.
A 30s exposure of an astrophotography picture. The Milky Way shows depth and feature though the entire thing is washed out a bit. Small streaks cut across the center. I count two.
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A Truth Brigade poster that says “PEIDE, NOT PROPAGANDA! Lies can’t silence progress
A ruddy brown deer poking their head out from a sea of green grass against a deep green treeline filled with foliage.
It's potentially two words ending with a question mark? Shapes vaguely look like: rH9ah(backwards)' Next word: i5(upside down)hh(second h is backwards)?
The Constitution makes clear that the President's constitutional authority only extends as far as Article II, but even Article II does not grant him absolute removal authority over his subordinates, under current binding caselaw precedent. Outside of Article II, he has little constitutional authority to act at all. The President's efforts here to take over an organization outside of those bounds, contrary to statute established by Congress and by acts of force and threat using local and federal law enforcement officers, represented a gross usurpation of power and a way of conducting government affairs that unnecessarily traumatized the committed leadership and employees of USIP, who deserved better. An order consistent with this Memorandum Opinion will be entered contemporaneously. Date: May 19, 2025 BERYL A. HOWELL United States District Judge.
A hefty corgi-chihuahua takes a nap on an entire couch.
Quoted Post on Facebook: Herkimer County Democrats quoting Herkimer County Young Democrats: May the 4th be with you all as we continue to resist the empire that the current administration wants to build. It has no place in this country. #Resist .
A very white man wearing a black button down driving a newer car.
Second Armored Division morale release for Hell on Wheels. Date inside is February 1, 1945
It’s a full notated map of the Second Armored Division’s movements from Southern England through D-Day landings, then their march to Berlin.
Image from the Hell on Wheels (2) Newsletter from WW2. COMPANY OFFICERS VE-DAY CAPT. ALLEN E. STALVEY, Conway, S. C. 1ST LT. CHARLES E. POU, 809 Border St., Orange, Tex: 1ST LI. JAMES O. MOORE, 706 W. Washington St., Gainsville, Ga. 1 ST LT. JOHN G. HAUPT, R. R. 1, Elberta, Ala. 1 ST LT. JAMES G. AIKEN, 279 Whitehorse Pike, Berlin, N. I. 2 ND LT. LOHN I. SEYDEL, 613 E. Jefferson St., Iowa City, CWO ARTHUR C. SPIGUTZ, 13342 Cedar Rd., Cleveland, O. CWO IOHN G. DOERSCH, 936 N 67th St., Philadelphía. WO (ig) WILLIAM I. WYANT, 201 Bockis Ave., Abington, Pa.
An ancient, tanned piece of material that vaguely looks like the jerky version of a condom. Wrapped around it is a paper sheath that says “Trojan” on it.
A tiny, out of focus image of the mechanical brigade my grandfather was in.
SECOND ARMORED DIVISION OFFICE OF THEN COMMANDING GENERAL Awara of the Bronze Star Miledal Citation for meritorious servive in connection with rilitary operations against the enemy from 9 June 1944 to 24 April 1945 in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Warrant Officer myant had the responsibility of the maintenance of the hey trucks and tanks of the Division, including the Brockways, M-25 tractors and the new T-26 tanks. As a result of Terrant Officer wyant's diligent performance in facilitating the work of the Ordnance Department of the Division all the Kehicles of the Division had been repaired with the least possible delay, enabling the leto fight with the highest combat enficiency rafleceet credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Mili tary Service Entered Military Service from Pennsylvania. J. H. COLLIER 13m -ga dier General COMMANDING®. Army.
A picture of eggs from the local store. Overstocked and ranging from 6.99-12.99 for 12-18 eggs. I live in a poor area. No one is buying these. And the people who can already have chickens.
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Hegseth slips up during an international trip - again Every international trip the Pentagon chief has taken has been clouded by controversy. It's Hegseth with his hair slicked back in definitely not psycho style, with a nearly phosphorescent deep blue suit. A color that fills the mind of every young man when he thinks of the color that's supposed to express his masculinity. The tie is a horrible choice. It's cross banded over the barely there horizontal stripes on the "I'm a real boy for sure" suit. he holds his hands out like he's begging everyone not to throw stones. Mostly because he's run out and realizes, fuck, he might've made a mistake. His face looks like he just sucked off a sentient lemon and, surprisingly, it was sweet. There's a much harassed american flag in the back corner. It sits there with all the presence and individuality of a prisoner in a POW propaganda video. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks at a press conference during the NATO Defense Ministers' meeting on February 13, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. | Omar Havana/Getty Images
A night photo of a purple and green aurora against a night sky burnt through with pinpricks of stars. The light stops suddenly at the black horizon leading to a stark contrast. In the foreground, some of my deck is lit by my little motion detecting light. A fire pit sits in the lower right hand corner just off the deck.
U.S. World Politics HealthWatch OCBS NEWS MoneyWatch Entertainment Crime Sports EXCLUSIVE POLITICS Here are the names of the Venezuelans deported by the U.S. to El Salvador By Camilo Montoya-Galvez, Annabelle Hanflig Updated on: March 20, 2025 / 4:32 PM EDT / CBS News
Season 3. Voltron. Princess has her post. Let’s fucking go! *warp engages*
A video of a Chinook helicopter flying outside the window of a rural home. It’s incredibly low.
Screenshot of Rep. Jerry Nadler's statement non the GOP Continuing Resolution that passed on party lines: Congressman Jerry NADLER New York's 12th District Republicans have also quietly inserted language into the CR to block any congressional vote on President Trump's incredibly harmful tariffs on Canada and Mexico. This is a blatant attempt to shield these harmful trade policies from democratic scrutiny and avoid accountability for decisions that are hurting American consumers and businesses.
SENATE SWITCHBOARD: (202) 224-3121 DIRECT NEW YORK SENATOR NUMBERS: Senator Schumer: - Washington Office: (202) 224-6542 - Albany Office: (518) 431-4070 Senator Gillibrand - Washington Office: (202) 224-4451 - Albany Office: (518) 431-0120
An Apple Store Mini picture from 2008. It's a full 200 square feet--about 15 feet at the entrance, shooting back to an aluminum facade wall. Against that wall sits a narrow Genius Bar. On the sides are narrow wooden shelves covered in iPhones and iPods. It is FUCKING SMALL.
The Robotics Category on Google News. It's a top down stack of three articles. First: Oddity Central Humanoid Robot Appears to Attack Crowd at Popular Chinese Festival Second: Voice of America VOA Mandarin: Who has better humanoid robots, US or China? 11 hours ago . By Adam Xu Third: NOTV Watch: Humanoid 'Cop' Robots Patrol Chinese Streets, Interact With Public 5 hours ago . By Abhinav Singh
The asexual flag-four black bands. Starting from the top are: black, gray, white, and purple. The phrase "You are not broken" is overlaid atop it.
Post by Footballholics: Mess with Boston dude, they are well known for how reasonable and understanding they are as people. Then three ROFL emojis. Beneath: Kate: This is our fucking city