BeardlessMountainMan
@capnrickysully.bsky.social
Did army stuff. Then federal stuff. Now do mountain, coffee, fire, EMS stuff
“Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?"
“A Russian zombie state, if you can keep it.”
“Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?"
“A Russian zombie state, if you can keep it.”
Today is like Christmas for me; I only get to use this meme once a year. Giddy with anticipation in the days leading up to the 11th of November.
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Today is like Christmas for me; I only get to use this meme once a year. Giddy with anticipation in the days leading up to the 11th of November.
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Hey, yo. Joyce Carol Oates is dragging tech boys by their hair over on that weirdo app.
November 11, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Hey, yo. Joyce Carol Oates is dragging tech boys by their hair over on that weirdo app.
Iconic fictional band?
I win.
I win.
November 11, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Iconic fictional band?
I win.
I win.
Our days on Bluesky are numbered
In a rare case of Substack notes usefulness, I just learned that Sarah Kendzior (author of They Knew and a brilliant writer) got bounced from Bluesky. What the hell? new @sarahkendzior.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Our days on Bluesky are numbered
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November 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Everyone finally learning what a controlled opposition looks like. Hint: the exact amount of senators needed to break a filibuster, each of them in a safe seat, don’t just roll on you out of the blue.
They have never been on our side.
They have never been on our side.
November 11, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Everyone finally learning what a controlled opposition looks like. Hint: the exact amount of senators needed to break a filibuster, each of them in a safe seat, don’t just roll on you out of the blue.
They have never been on our side.
They have never been on our side.
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STEWART: “Well, funny f*cking story.” 😕
November 11, 2025 at 4:40 AM
STEWART: “Well, funny f*cking story.” 😕
First openly gay person to be elected governor in the United States breaths a sigh of relief that fascism isn’t coming for him yet. Colorado’s immigrants weren’t so lucky after Jared invited ICE to come snatch them off our streets though.
Let’s wash all these hypocrites away next year.
Let’s wash all these hypocrites away next year.
Today’s Supreme Court decision not to hear a case banning gay marriage reaffirms that love is love. We are building a Colorado for all and will continue fighting to ensure equality under the law. 🏳️🌈
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
First openly gay person to be elected governor in the United States breaths a sigh of relief that fascism isn’t coming for him yet. Colorado’s immigrants weren’t so lucky after Jared invited ICE to come snatch them off our streets though.
Let’s wash all these hypocrites away next year.
Let’s wash all these hypocrites away next year.
Loved it
I'm 65 and haven't really been in touch with the popular music scene for the past 20 years – but the 'confusing' dialogue between Charlie XCX and Lorde piqued my interest. Now I'm posting her just dropped collaboration with John Cale, of all people, because it's damned good!
youtu.be/Xgp7wlBfASA?...
youtu.be/Xgp7wlBfASA?...
Charli xcx - House featuring John Cale (Official Video)
YouTube video by Charli xcx
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Loved it
Controlled opposition 101
Momentum is a real thing.
Democrats finally had some, after massive turnouts for #NoKings and resounding wins in both red and blue states last week.
The majority of the country, rightfully so, held Trump and the GOP accountable for the government shutdown.
1/6
Democrats finally had some, after massive turnouts for #NoKings and resounding wins in both red and blue states last week.
The majority of the country, rightfully so, held Trump and the GOP accountable for the government shutdown.
1/6
November 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Controlled opposition 101
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Since January, Trump's Treasury has quietly gutted enforcement of the corporate alternative minimum tax — a huge boon for big business and wealthy investors.
Meanwhile, he's led an all-out assault on Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that help the poor.
Reverse Robin Hood.
Meanwhile, he's led an all-out assault on Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that help the poor.
Reverse Robin Hood.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Since January, Trump's Treasury has quietly gutted enforcement of the corporate alternative minimum tax — a huge boon for big business and wealthy investors.
Meanwhile, he's led an all-out assault on Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that help the poor.
Reverse Robin Hood.
Meanwhile, he's led an all-out assault on Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that help the poor.
Reverse Robin Hood.
You are not required to respect anyone or anything that does not respect you. Not only is that especially true for presidents and uniforms, it is our civic duty to rise in opposition to them when they do not.
Exactly right. Why should we respect a president who doesn’t respect the constitution he swore an oath to uphold?
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
You are not required to respect anyone or anything that does not respect you. Not only is that especially true for presidents and uniforms, it is our civic duty to rise in opposition to them when they do not.
America can no longer make magnets.
Insane clown shit
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
America can no longer make magnets.
Some hard truth: We are all accustomed to being commodified, bartered, gouged & discarded. We have been for generations. The only way we are ever going to get universal health care is for millions to be tossed off of for-profit health insurance. The ACA was always compromise to save that system.
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Some hard truth: We are all accustomed to being commodified, bartered, gouged & discarded. We have been for generations. The only way we are ever going to get universal health care is for millions to be tossed off of for-profit health insurance. The ACA was always compromise to save that system.
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Fuck, just saw a dude say "if corporate dems found a genie they'd negotiate down to one wish then wish for something they think the Republicans would like"
November 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Fuck, just saw a dude say "if corporate dems found a genie they'd negotiate down to one wish then wish for something they think the Republicans would like"
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Senator Murphy says there is no sugarcoating, no spin just honesty and resolve. He fears that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. He’s angry too but anger isn’t enough. We’ve got to keep fighting for democracy!
💪🇺🇸 #KeepFighting #ChrisMurphy
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
💪🇺🇸 #KeepFighting #ChrisMurphy
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Senator Murphy says there is no sugarcoating, no spin just honesty and resolve. He fears that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. He’s angry too but anger isn’t enough. We’ve got to keep fighting for democracy!
💪🇺🇸 #KeepFighting #ChrisMurphy
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
💪🇺🇸 #KeepFighting #ChrisMurphy
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
Corruption and normalcy bias are synonyms now
I wrote about the "Appeasement Eight" Senate Democrats getting the party to fold to Trump in the government shutdown, and why it shows that pro-democracy Americans badly need a real opposition party, full of leaders who recognize the United States isn't a normal rule of law democracy anymore.
Democrats Have to Get Out of a Normal Democracy Mindset
By folding in the government shutdown in exchange for virtually nothing, eight Democratic senators aid Trump's authoritarian takeover rather than oppose it
www.arcdigital.media
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Corruption and normalcy bias are synonyms now
“America is facing a moral dilemma, and we each have to choose who we will be — the people who helped on the Underground Railroad or those who turned Anne Frank in. I may not change that over dinner, but I can damn sure name it out loud.”
"This piece is part of Yellow Scene Magazine’s Opinion section. The views expressed here are those of the author and do not represent a reported news position." #boulder
White Banker Man from Boulder - Yellow Scene Magazine
Here’s why that logic is dangerous. When you redefine rights as privileges, you hand their ownership to the state — or whoever holds power next. From there, every abuse becomes justifiable: slavery becomes economics, fascism becomes order, genocide becomes policy. It’s the same argument echoing from the far right today, that losing rights isn’t oppression but “the system working.”
yellowscene.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
“America is facing a moral dilemma, and we each have to choose who we will be — the people who helped on the Underground Railroad or those who turned Anne Frank in. I may not change that over dinner, but I can damn sure name it out loud.”
Reminder that this guy was HRC’s running mate. Just as Joe Lieberman was Gore’s.
This party has a long, rich tradition of stabbing us in the back. We need to stop blaming the people who are fed up with them for not voting for them. We’re all better off if we replace them.
This party has a long, rich tradition of stabbing us in the back. We need to stop blaming the people who are fed up with them for not voting for them. We’re all better off if we replace them.
Giving Trump whatever he wants but shaking my head so people know I'm not happy about it bsky.app/profile/atru...
Kaine on why he thinks just getting a vote on healthcare is a win: "We're the minority party, but everybody will get to see who is standing for them when it comes to lowering their healthcare costs"
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Reminder that this guy was HRC’s running mate. Just as Joe Lieberman was Gore’s.
This party has a long, rich tradition of stabbing us in the back. We need to stop blaming the people who are fed up with them for not voting for them. We’re all better off if we replace them.
This party has a long, rich tradition of stabbing us in the back. We need to stop blaming the people who are fed up with them for not voting for them. We’re all better off if we replace them.
Merrick Garland agrees
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Merrick Garland agrees
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This is the message of a failed, feckless, and leaderless party. We need a party with backbone, and the only path to it is through a cleansing primary season. If your Dem is up for reelection, and you aren't damn sure they're fighting the fascists with everything they've got, primary the bastard.
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This is the message of a failed, feckless, and leaderless party. We need a party with backbone, and the only path to it is through a cleansing primary season. If your Dem is up for reelection, and you aren't damn sure they're fighting the fascists with everything they've got, primary the bastard.
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The Danish government has announced a political agreement to introduce a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15.
Entrelligence
Via Entrelligence
Entrelligence
Via Entrelligence
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Danish government has announced a political agreement to introduce a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15.
Entrelligence
Via Entrelligence
Entrelligence
Via Entrelligence
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"in the process of ordering new state of the art equipment..."
As if there is some sort of new magic radar. He's talking about AI.
As if there is some sort of new magic radar. He's talking about AI.
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"in the process of ordering new state of the art equipment..."
As if there is some sort of new magic radar. He's talking about AI.
As if there is some sort of new magic radar. He's talking about AI.