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Semi-retired, trying hard to get motivated. “… to tyrants I will give no quarter, nor waste arguments…” — Wm. Lloyd Garrison
The Doctor: You know, the very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. They don't alter their views to fit the facts. They alter the facts to fit their views.
May 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Doctor: You know, the very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. They don't alter their views to fit the facts. They alter the facts to fit their views.
“Almost always [organized religion] seemed to stand for blind belief and reaction, dogma and bigotry, superstition, exploitation and the preservation of vested interests.” — Nehru
April 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
“Almost always [organized religion] seemed to stand for blind belief and reaction, dogma and bigotry, superstition, exploitation and the preservation of vested interests.” — Nehru
Wow, completely avoiding the fly-over states
Chuck Schumer has a book tour starting this week.
It would be a damn shame if people showed up to let him know how they feel about his capitulation on the short-term spending bill passed by the Senate Friday afternoon.
@schumer.senate.gov
It would be a damn shame if people showed up to let him know how they feel about his capitulation on the short-term spending bill passed by the Senate Friday afternoon.
@schumer.senate.gov
March 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Wow, completely avoiding the fly-over states
Looks like someone told TFG about the Great Lakes: www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/03/trum...
Trump threatens Great Lakes agreements between U.S. and Canada | Great Lakes Now
The Great Lakes Compact, along with other binational agreements that protect the lakes, are at risk as Trump expands pressure on Canada beyond tariffs.
www.greatlakesnow.org
March 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Looks like someone told TFG about the Great Lakes: www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/03/trum...
The previous quotes are from Bernie Sanders’ Fighting Oligarchy tour. 10000 Michiganders overflowed the gym and multiple rooms at Lincoln High School in Warren, part of a district that elected a Repug to the House. michiganadvance.com/2025/03/08/b...
Bernie Sanders draws 10,000 supporters to Warren for a 'Fight Oligarchy' rally • Michigan Advance
More than 10,000 people turned out for a rally with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), in Warren as part of his national “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. The audience filled the main event space – the gym at ...
michiganadvance.com
March 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The previous quotes are from Bernie Sanders’ Fighting Oligarchy tour. 10000 Michiganders overflowed the gym and multiple rooms at Lincoln High School in Warren, part of a district that elected a Repug to the House. michiganadvance.com/2025/03/08/b...
“… what they’re breaking is the government that our hard earned tax dollars have been funding,” El-Sayed said. “And we’re here to say that that is our money, that is our government, take your damn billionaire hands off of it.” — Wayne County Health Director Abdul El-Sayed
March 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“… what they’re breaking is the government that our hard earned tax dollars have been funding,” El-Sayed said. “And we’re here to say that that is our money, that is our government, take your damn billionaire hands off of it.” — Wayne County Health Director Abdul El-Sayed
“We’re up against a phenomenon that we have never seen, and that is the Big Lie,” Sanders said. “The Big Lie is not just stretching the truth; the Big Lie is not just fibbing. The Big Lie is creating a parallel universe, a set of ideas that have no basis in reality.” — Bernie
March 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
“We’re up against a phenomenon that we have never seen, and that is the Big Lie,” Sanders said. “The Big Lie is not just stretching the truth; the Big Lie is not just fibbing. The Big Lie is creating a parallel universe, a set of ideas that have no basis in reality.” — Bernie
At various times I’ve tried alphabetizing but invariably I come across a beloved book that I have to immediately reread and the rest is chaos.
So my initial answer was "Alphabetical, by author, duh." And probably 50% of my books as organized that way. But I also have shelves dedicated to books I haven't read, a YA section, a small dedicated bookshelf for entertainment industry books, a shelf of "books by friends." Etc. So... "Anarchy."
We're trying to have a society here people
March 9, 2025 at 4:46 AM
At various times I’ve tried alphabetizing but invariably I come across a beloved book that I have to immediately reread and the rest is chaos.
We have Amtrak bcuz private rail companies were shutting down passenger routes left and right back in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Don’t screw with it, asshole.
BREAKING: Elon Musk suggests the United States should privatize the Postal Service and Amtrak.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
Elon Musk suggests the U.S. should privatize the Postal Service and Amtrak
During a remote appearance at a technology conference in San Francisco, Musk told attendees the U.S. should privatize "as much as possible."
www.nbcnews.com
March 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We have Amtrak bcuz private rail companies were shutting down passenger routes left and right back in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Don’t screw with it, asshole.
Started reading “Gilmore Girls” quotes on IMDb and an hour later I was still reading them.
a man in a plaid shirt and hat is standing in front of a window with the words woah written on it .
Alt: a man in a plaid shirt and hat is standing in front of a window with the words woah written on it .
media.tenor.com
March 6, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Started reading “Gilmore Girls” quotes on IMDb and an hour later I was still reading them.
Scrolling through the guide, I ran across New Orleans super motorcross on — the Samuel Goldwyn Classics channel?! Sure enough, it was actually the movie “New Orleans” with Satchmo, Lady Day, and an amazing cast of postwar jazz musicians.
March 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Scrolling through the guide, I ran across New Orleans super motorcross on — the Samuel Goldwyn Classics channel?! Sure enough, it was actually the movie “New Orleans” with Satchmo, Lady Day, and an amazing cast of postwar jazz musicians.
I’m so glad I already did my taxes…
Elon Musk has shut down a team of tech-savvy civil servants responsible for developing the IRS’s free tax-filing service and improving government websites. As a result, 90 employees were immediately locked out of their devices and informed that their jobs were deemed non-essential.
March 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I’m so glad I already did my taxes…
I am so annoyed with the ISU! They ended their YouTube coverage of the World Junior Women’s FS Champs with the last round yet to go. They covered all of the junior men’s, why not the junior women’s?!!!!!
February 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I am so annoyed with the ISU! They ended their YouTube coverage of the World Junior Women’s FS Champs with the last round yet to go. They covered all of the junior men’s, why not the junior women’s?!!!!!
The most irritating thing about watching skating on YouTube is that the commercials break in at random times, usually in the middle of a program. No part of the program is missing, but it certainly destroys the mood.
February 28, 2025 at 1:29 AM
The most irritating thing about watching skating on YouTube is that the commercials break in at random times, usually in the middle of a program. No part of the program is missing, but it certainly destroys the mood.
Currently watching the men’s short program from the World Junior FS Champs. An Estonian skater skated to the diva’s aria from #TheFifthElement so now I want to watch the movie again.
February 27, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Currently watching the men’s short program from the World Junior FS Champs. An Estonian skater skated to the diva’s aria from #TheFifthElement so now I want to watch the movie again.
People of Bluesky! Let’s get to know each other better. What is your all-time favorite TV show?
Quote share your answer only in GIF form.
Quote share your answer only in GIF form.
February 27, 2025 at 1:29 AM
People of Bluesky! Let’s get to know each other better. What is your all-time favorite TV show?
Quote share your answer only in GIF form.
Quote share your answer only in GIF form.
Now it turns out the senior worlds are being streamed on USA network, not Peacock. I wish NBC would pick one streamer and stick to it. 🤨
February 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Now it turns out the senior worlds are being streamed on USA network, not Peacock. I wish NBC would pick one streamer and stick to it. 🤨
The World Junior Figure Skating Championships are not being aired by NBC or streamed by Peacock after all. They’ll be on the ISU YouTube channel. Somebody at Peacock screwed up…
February 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The World Junior Figure Skating Championships are not being aired by NBC or streamed by Peacock after all. They’ll be on the ISU YouTube channel. Somebody at Peacock screwed up…
“You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength.” - Marcus Aurelius.
February 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
“You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength.” - Marcus Aurelius.
If you’re a figure skating fan, the World Junior FS Champs are streaming on Peacock starting Feb 26. You can add them to your “My Stuff” but watch out, each event is only available for 72 hours.
February 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
If you’re a figure skating fan, the World Junior FS Champs are streaming on Peacock starting Feb 26. You can add them to your “My Stuff” but watch out, each event is only available for 72 hours.
MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS WEEK
1. Watched Four Continents figure skating champs.
2. Finally got rid of empty Amazon boxes from Xmas.
3. Finished reading “The Killings at Badger’s Drift” so time for the “Midsomer Mysteries” pilot.
4. Broke 10000 steps three times.
5. Caught up with Blue Sky once.
1. Watched Four Continents figure skating champs.
2. Finally got rid of empty Amazon boxes from Xmas.
3. Finished reading “The Killings at Badger’s Drift” so time for the “Midsomer Mysteries” pilot.
4. Broke 10000 steps three times.
5. Caught up with Blue Sky once.
1) Culled & dusted my perfume collection.
2) Ate fish & chips with friends at a British pub in Studio City.
3) Made some dinners.
4) Listened to audiobooks, distracting me from endless obsessing over the state of the union.
5) Didn't kill anyone. Maybe next week.
2) Ate fish & chips with friends at a British pub in Studio City.
3) Made some dinners.
4) Listened to audiobooks, distracting me from endless obsessing over the state of the union.
5) Didn't kill anyone. Maybe next week.
MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS WEEK
1. Consciousness
2. Respiration
3. I petted several cats
4. Consumed pizza
5. Strategic AND tactical napping
1. Consciousness
2. Respiration
3. I petted several cats
4. Consumed pizza
5. Strategic AND tactical napping
February 23, 2025 at 11:54 PM
MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS WEEK
1. Watched Four Continents figure skating champs.
2. Finally got rid of empty Amazon boxes from Xmas.
3. Finished reading “The Killings at Badger’s Drift” so time for the “Midsomer Mysteries” pilot.
4. Broke 10000 steps three times.
5. Caught up with Blue Sky once.
1. Watched Four Continents figure skating champs.
2. Finally got rid of empty Amazon boxes from Xmas.
3. Finished reading “The Killings at Badger’s Drift” so time for the “Midsomer Mysteries” pilot.
4. Broke 10000 steps three times.
5. Caught up with Blue Sky once.
Age yourself with a movie you saw in the theater.
February 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Age yourself with a movie you saw in the theater.
Hunh. Is this from the Dark Crystal?
Is he standing? Do armadillos stand? Do I remember how to spell armadillo?
STOP
Without cheating, reskeet this armadillo with the exact thought you are idly pondering at this very second
Without cheating, reskeet this armadillo with the exact thought you are idly pondering at this very second
February 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Hunh. Is this from the Dark Crystal?
@followmal.bsky.social Looks like you have a helluva snowstorm coming. Stay warm and safe! ⛄️
February 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
@followmal.bsky.social Looks like you have a helluva snowstorm coming. Stay warm and safe! ⛄️