(((Baslow)))
@baslow.social.coop.ap.brid.gy
Aging, pensive schlub; dyspeptic alter kacker (Yiddish; do a search); crackpot
Upper Manhattanite.
Previously: @baslow
Atheist:
not a universalist,
not an […]
🌉 bridged from https://social.coop/@baslow on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/
Upper Manhattanite.
Previously: @baslow
Atheist:
not a universalist,
not an […]
🌉 bridged from https://social.coop/@baslow on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/
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# #mayormamdani puts his pen where his mouth is on immigration
> "This order is a sweeping reaffirmation of our commitment to our immigrant neighbors and to public safety as a whole. We will make it clear once again that ICE will not be able to enter New York City property without a judicial […]
> "This order is a sweeping reaffirmation of our commitment to our immigrant neighbors and to public safety as a whole. We will make it clear once again that ICE will not be able to enter New York City property without a judicial […]
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pub.seniorsforzohran.nyc
February 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
# #mayormamdani puts his pen where his mouth is on immigration
> "This order is a sweeping reaffirmation of our commitment to our immigrant neighbors and to public safety as a whole. We will make it clear once again that ICE will not be able to enter New York City property without a judicial […]
> "This order is a sweeping reaffirmation of our commitment to our immigrant neighbors and to public safety as a whole. We will make it clear once again that ICE will not be able to enter New York City property without a judicial […]
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# I Ran The Military's Grocery Stores. Our Prices Are 25% Cheaper.
_What#mayormamdani Can Learn From The US Military_
> The question is not _Can the government run grocery stores?_. They do. The question is _Who's going to make this happen and who's going to stand in their way?_ […]
_What#mayormamdani Can Learn From The US Military_
> The question is not _Can the government run grocery stores?_. They do. The question is _Who's going to make this happen and who's going to stand in their way?_ […]
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pub.seniorsforzohran.nyc
February 7, 2026 at 12:46 AM
# I Ran The Military's Grocery Stores. Our Prices Are 25% Cheaper.
_What#mayormamdani Can Learn From The US Military_
> The question is not _Can the government run grocery stores?_. They do. The question is _Who's going to make this happen and who's going to stand in their way?_ […]
_What#mayormamdani Can Learn From The US Military_
> The question is not _Can the government run grocery stores?_. They do. The question is _Who's going to make this happen and who's going to stand in their way?_ […]
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# Mayor Mamdani Makes a Child Care Announcement with Chancellor Samuels
Never let it be said that #mayormamdani is unwilling to share the spotlight...today, with _**New York's Cutest**_ , announcer ng a new RFI
#zohranmamdani
#understandmamdani
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Altodsq6q2o
Never let it be said that #mayormamdani is unwilling to share the spotlight...today, with _**New York's Cutest**_ , announcer ng a new RFI
#zohranmamdani
#understandmamdani
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Altodsq6q2o
February 5, 2026 at 8:54 PM
# Mayor Mamdani Makes a Child Care Announcement with Chancellor Samuels
Never let it be said that #mayormamdani is unwilling to share the spotlight...today, with _**New York's Cutest**_ , announcer ng a new RFI
#zohranmamdani
#understandmamdani
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Altodsq6q2o
Never let it be said that #mayormamdani is unwilling to share the spotlight...today, with _**New York's Cutest**_ , announcer ng a new RFI
#zohranmamdani
#understandmamdani
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Altodsq6q2o
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# Mark Kermode reviews _Melania_
> It's a heist movie about a crime family breaking into the seat of power and stealing the cutlery whilst destroying democracy.
>
> I have never felt this depressed in my life in the cinema
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTyUni8dbkE
> It's a heist movie about a crime family breaking into the seat of power and stealing the cutlery whilst destroying democracy.
>
> I have never felt this depressed in my life in the cinema
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTyUni8dbkE
February 5, 2026 at 4:24 PM
# Mark Kermode reviews _Melania_
> It's a heist movie about a crime family breaking into the seat of power and stealing the cutlery whilst destroying democracy.
>
> I have never felt this depressed in my life in the cinema
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTyUni8dbkE
> It's a heist movie about a crime family breaking into the seat of power and stealing the cutlery whilst destroying democracy.
>
> I have never felt this depressed in my life in the cinema
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTyUni8dbkE
@pluralistic
I don't want to throw the term around recklessly, so I'll ask first:
Do recent developments at the Washington Post qualify as enshittification?
I don't want to throw the term around recklessly, so I'll ask first:
Do recent developments at the Washington Post qualify as enshittification?
February 5, 2026 at 3:32 PM
@pluralistic
I don't want to throw the term around recklessly, so I'll ask first:
Do recent developments at the Washington Post qualify as enshittification?
I don't want to throw the term around recklessly, so I'll ask first:
Do recent developments at the Washington Post qualify as enshittification?
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# A Message from the Mayor on Temporary Permanent Status for Haitian New Yorkers
#mayormamdani
#zohranmamdani
https://youtu.be/IznRkI_LNJw?si=ILOy5Wr-7BjfWiwh
#mayormamdani
#zohranmamdani
https://youtu.be/IznRkI_LNJw?si=ILOy5Wr-7BjfWiwh
February 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM
# A Message from the Mayor on Temporary Permanent Status for Haitian New Yorkers
#mayormamdani
#zohranmamdani
https://youtu.be/IznRkI_LNJw?si=ILOy5Wr-7BjfWiwh
#mayormamdani
#zohranmamdani
https://youtu.be/IznRkI_LNJw?si=ILOy5Wr-7BjfWiwh
Why ICE Treats Phones Like a Deadly Threat
> as more and more videos filmed by courageous citizens standing up to ICE come out of Minneapolis and directly contradict their narrative, the Trump administration is learning that Americans will believe a good guy with a phone over a bad guy with a […]
> as more and more videos filmed by courageous citizens standing up to ICE come out of Minneapolis and directly contradict their narrative, the Trump administration is learning that Americans will believe a good guy with a phone over a bad guy with a […]
Original post on social.coop
social.coop
February 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Why ICE Treats Phones Like a Deadly Threat
> as more and more videos filmed by courageous citizens standing up to ICE come out of Minneapolis and directly contradict their narrative, the Trump administration is learning that Americans will believe a good guy with a phone over a bad guy with a […]
> as more and more videos filmed by courageous citizens standing up to ICE come out of Minneapolis and directly contradict their narrative, the Trump administration is learning that Americans will believe a good guy with a phone over a bad guy with a […]
1775 vs. 2025: The Epstein List and the Founders
This video was recorded 6 months ago...and it is even more evidently pertinent today:
The founding fathers, since mythologized and canonized, made up the Epstein List of their times.
#originalism
#makeamericagreatagain […]
This video was recorded 6 months ago...and it is even more evidently pertinent today:
The founding fathers, since mythologized and canonized, made up the Epstein List of their times.
#originalism
#makeamericagreatagain […]
Original post on social.coop
social.coop
February 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
1775 vs. 2025: The Epstein List and the Founders
This video was recorded 6 months ago...and it is even more evidently pertinent today:
The founding fathers, since mythologized and canonized, made up the Epstein List of their times.
#originalism
#makeamericagreatagain […]
This video was recorded 6 months ago...and it is even more evidently pertinent today:
The founding fathers, since mythologized and canonized, made up the Epstein List of their times.
#originalism
#makeamericagreatagain […]
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When we evaluate a new mayor, we are usually taught to separate “style” from “substance,” and to treat visibility, symbolism, and public presence as distractions from the real work of governing. That distinction feels natural—but it is also historically specific, and it may no longer describe […]
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pub.seniorsforzohran.nyc
February 1, 2026 at 5:10 PM
When we evaluate a new mayor, we are usually taught to separate “style” from “substance,” and to treat visibility, symbolism, and public presence as distractions from the real work of governing. That distinction feels natural—but it is also historically specific, and it may no longer describe […]
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Opinion: Millionaires must pay their fair share to ensure NYC’s affordability
By John Liu and Phara Souffrant Forrest
> the Fair Share Act, legislation we introduced... would authorize New York City to enact a modest 2% surcharge on incomes over $1 million.
>
> It’s entirely fair and […]
By John Liu and Phara Souffrant Forrest
> the Fair Share Act, legislation we introduced... would authorize New York City to enact a modest 2% surcharge on incomes over $1 million.
>
> It’s entirely fair and […]
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pub.seniorsforzohran.nyc
January 31, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Opinion: Millionaires must pay their fair share to ensure NYC’s affordability
By John Liu and Phara Souffrant Forrest
> the Fair Share Act, legislation we introduced... would authorize New York City to enact a modest 2% surcharge on incomes over $1 million.
>
> It’s entirely fair and […]
By John Liu and Phara Souffrant Forrest
> the Fair Share Act, legislation we introduced... would authorize New York City to enact a modest 2% surcharge on incomes over $1 million.
>
> It’s entirely fair and […]
He's making his way to Central Park!
January 25, 2026 at 8:17 PM
He's making his way to Central Park!
- As of 2:55 pm he says he's been streaming for two hours and needed to plug his device inbto a charger.
- He occasionally records someone skiing down the street past him
- He occasionally records someone skiing down the street past him
January 25, 2026 at 7:59 PM
- As of 2:55 pm he says he's been streaming for two hours and needed to plug his device inbto a charger.
- He occasionally records someone skiing down the street past him
- He occasionally records someone skiing down the street past him
FWIW: As of 2:45 pm EST, this guy is livestreaming a walk through snow-covered midtown Manhattan, answering posted chat comments in real time. Who knows how long he'll be able to keep it up. Surprising number of people -- tourists? -- are walking around.
I, however, am sitting the next week out […]
I, however, am sitting the next week out […]
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social.coop
January 25, 2026 at 7:50 PM
FWIW: As of 2:45 pm EST, this guy is livestreaming a walk through snow-covered midtown Manhattan, answering posted chat comments in real time. Who knows how long he'll be able to keep it up. Surprising number of people -- tourists? -- are walking around.
I, however, am sitting the next week out […]
I, however, am sitting the next week out […]
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# Democratic Socialism as Public Action
_Municipal Politics as Praxis_
Over the past year, many of us supported Zohran Mamdani because we believed he represented more than a set of policy positions. He seemed to be pointing toward a different way of doing politics—one grounded in […]
_Municipal Politics as Praxis_
Over the past year, many of us supported Zohran Mamdani because we believed he represented more than a set of policy positions. He seemed to be pointing toward a different way of doing politics—one grounded in […]
Original post on pub.seniorsforzohran.nyc
pub.seniorsforzohran.nyc
January 21, 2026 at 6:27 PM
# Democratic Socialism as Public Action
_Municipal Politics as Praxis_
Over the past year, many of us supported Zohran Mamdani because we believed he represented more than a set of policy positions. He seemed to be pointing toward a different way of doing politics—one grounded in […]
_Municipal Politics as Praxis_
Over the past year, many of us supported Zohran Mamdani because we believed he represented more than a set of policy positions. He seemed to be pointing toward a different way of doing politics—one grounded in […]
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# Mamdani and Sanders Join Picket as N.Y.C. Nurses’ Strike Enters 2nd Week
_Here’s what to know about the walkout by about 15,000 New York nurses. On Tuesday, Mayor#zohranmamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders lent their support._
> Mr. Mamdani framed the strike as part of his administration’s […]
_Here’s what to know about the walkout by about 15,000 New York nurses. On Tuesday, Mayor#zohranmamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders lent their support._
> Mr. Mamdani framed the strike as part of his administration’s […]
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pub.seniorsforzohran.nyc
January 20, 2026 at 9:53 PM
# Mamdani and Sanders Join Picket as N.Y.C. Nurses’ Strike Enters 2nd Week
_Here’s what to know about the walkout by about 15,000 New York nurses. On Tuesday, Mayor#zohranmamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders lent their support._
> Mr. Mamdani framed the strike as part of his administration’s […]
_Here’s what to know about the walkout by about 15,000 New York nurses. On Tuesday, Mayor#zohranmamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders lent their support._
> Mr. Mamdani framed the strike as part of his administration’s […]
Follow-up:
The Trump Administration Is Calling My Viral Story a Lie. Good Thing I Kept the Receipts.
The administration that lies all the time is lying about me. And I can prove it.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/01/ice-recruitment-trump-administration-dhs-minneapolis.html
The Trump Administration Is Calling My Viral Story a Lie. Good Thing I Kept the Receipts.
The administration that lies all the time is lying about me. And I can prove it.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/01/ice-recruitment-trump-administration-dhs-minneapolis.html
January 17, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Follow-up:
The Trump Administration Is Calling My Viral Story a Lie. Good Thing I Kept the Receipts.
The administration that lies all the time is lying about me. And I can prove it.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/01/ice-recruitment-trump-administration-dhs-minneapolis.html
The Trump Administration Is Calling My Viral Story a Lie. Good Thing I Kept the Receipts.
The administration that lies all the time is lying about me. And I can prove it.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/01/ice-recruitment-trump-administration-dhs-minneapolis.html
Laura Jedeed in Slate magazine:
"You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We’re all finding out." […]
"You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We’re all finding out." […]
Original post on social.coop
social.coop
January 17, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Laura Jedeed in Slate magazine:
"You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We’re all finding out." […]
"You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We’re all finding out." […]
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# What do Democratic Socialist victories mean for NJ?
In our effort to #understandmamdani, now that he has been elected #mayormamdani, we will be expanding the scope of what we publish here.
New Jersey is not New York...as residents of either state will be happy to confirm. So the success of […]
In our effort to #understandmamdani, now that he has been elected #mayormamdani, we will be expanding the scope of what we publish here.
New Jersey is not New York...as residents of either state will be happy to confirm. So the success of […]
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pub.seniorsforzohran.nyc
December 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
# What do Democratic Socialist victories mean for NJ?
In our effort to #understandmamdani, now that he has been elected #mayormamdani, we will be expanding the scope of what we publish here.
New Jersey is not New York...as residents of either state will be happy to confirm. So the success of […]
In our effort to #understandmamdani, now that he has been elected #mayormamdani, we will be expanding the scope of what we publish here.
New Jersey is not New York...as residents of either state will be happy to confirm. So the success of […]
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#zohranmamdani has posted an Instagram announcing the decision about where he and his wife will live once he is sworn in as #mayormamdani:
Gracie Mansion
Given the level of elevated security concerns raised by the first Muslim mayor (and a […]
[Original post on pub.seniorsforzohran.nyc]
Gracie Mansion
Given the level of elevated security concerns raised by the first Muslim mayor (and a […]
[Original post on pub.seniorsforzohran.nyc]
December 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#zohranmamdani has posted an Instagram announcing the decision about where he and his wife will live once he is sworn in as #mayormamdani:
Gracie Mansion
Given the level of elevated security concerns raised by the first Muslim mayor (and a […]
[Original post on pub.seniorsforzohran.nyc]
Gracie Mansion
Given the level of elevated security concerns raised by the first Muslim mayor (and a […]
[Original post on pub.seniorsforzohran.nyc]
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# Know Your Rights When Dealing With ICE
_New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants._
In a brief video #zohranmamdani, soon to be #mayormamdani, goes over some basics that everyone who finds themselves dealing with ICE shouild know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq-KqQXy4LE
_New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants._
In a brief video #zohranmamdani, soon to be #mayormamdani, goes over some basics that everyone who finds themselves dealing with ICE shouild know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq-KqQXy4LE
December 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
# Know Your Rights When Dealing With ICE
_New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants._
In a brief video #zohranmamdani, soon to be #mayormamdani, goes over some basics that everyone who finds themselves dealing with ICE shouild know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq-KqQXy4LE
_New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants._
In a brief video #zohranmamdani, soon to be #mayormamdani, goes over some basics that everyone who finds themselves dealing with ICE shouild know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq-KqQXy4LE
But I'm ending the experiment, having concluded that I prefer a separate app as my interface.
December 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
But I'm ending the experiment, having concluded that I prefer a separate app as my interface.
...but my home timeline is sufficiently busy that I was receiving notifications every few seconds. Luckily arcanechat allows me several muting options and I've chosen to mute notifications for seven days (with unmute an option if I change my mind)
December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
...but my home timeline is sufficiently busy that I was receiving notifications every few seconds. Luckily arcanechat allows me several muting options and I've chosen to mute notifications for seven days (with unmute an option if I change my mind)
Seems to work!
December 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Seems to work!
An experiment: I have installed arcanechat (https://arcanechat.me) and, in it, a Madtodon bridge public bot, which affords me a chat-like interface to my home timeline. This post is from that app.
ArcaneChat
Private chats for the family
arcanechat.me
December 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
An experiment: I have installed arcanechat (https://arcanechat.me) and, in it, a Madtodon bridge public bot, which affords me a chat-like interface to my home timeline. This post is from that app.
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# American Conversations: Zohran Mamdani
Heather Cox Richardson, whose **Letters From An American** helped establish **Substack**, here interviews #zohranmamdani on questions of democracy, populism, progressivism and practical politics.
#mayormamdani
#understandmamdani […]
Heather Cox Richardson, whose **Letters From An American** helped establish **Substack**, here interviews #zohranmamdani on questions of democracy, populism, progressivism and practical politics.
#mayormamdani
#understandmamdani […]
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pub.seniorsforzohran.nyc
December 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
# American Conversations: Zohran Mamdani
Heather Cox Richardson, whose **Letters From An American** helped establish **Substack**, here interviews #zohranmamdani on questions of democracy, populism, progressivism and practical politics.
#mayormamdani
#understandmamdani […]
Heather Cox Richardson, whose **Letters From An American** helped establish **Substack**, here interviews #zohranmamdani on questions of democracy, populism, progressivism and practical politics.
#mayormamdani
#understandmamdani […]