Cog99
@cog99.bsky.social
Making up words | connecting the dots | showing restraint | Cleveland
"Fire with fire is not a great fight
Fire and fire is on the same side
A lotta history there, a couple novas even
Hard to see a closed circle in the throws of open season, but, so be it"
aesoprock.bandcamp.com/track/so-be-...
Fire and fire is on the same side
A lotta history there, a couple novas even
Hard to see a closed circle in the throws of open season, but, so be it"
aesoprock.bandcamp.com/track/so-be-...
So Be It (feat. Open Mike Eagle), by Aesop Rock
from the album Black Hole Superette
aesoprock.bandcamp.com
May 31, 2025 at 2:17 AM
"Fire with fire is not a great fight
Fire and fire is on the same side
A lotta history there, a couple novas even
Hard to see a closed circle in the throws of open season, but, so be it"
aesoprock.bandcamp.com/track/so-be-...
Fire and fire is on the same side
A lotta history there, a couple novas even
Hard to see a closed circle in the throws of open season, but, so be it"
aesoprock.bandcamp.com/track/so-be-...
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We reported on this a few days ago, but I want to point out this headline because this is where we are at.
A bill in Arkansas would ban gender affirming HAIRCUTS for transgender youth.
HAIRCUTS.
This is a straight up North Korea state sanctioned hairstyle proposed law for youth.
A bill in Arkansas would ban gender affirming HAIRCUTS for transgender youth.
HAIRCUTS.
This is a straight up North Korea state sanctioned hairstyle proposed law for youth.
GOP bill could ban hairdressers from giving gender-nonconforming haircuts to minors - LGBTQ Nation
The bill would allow anyone to sue someone who affirms a young person's transition, and it specifically mentions hairstyles.
www.lgbtqnation.com
March 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We reported on this a few days ago, but I want to point out this headline because this is where we are at.
A bill in Arkansas would ban gender affirming HAIRCUTS for transgender youth.
HAIRCUTS.
This is a straight up North Korea state sanctioned hairstyle proposed law for youth.
A bill in Arkansas would ban gender affirming HAIRCUTS for transgender youth.
HAIRCUTS.
This is a straight up North Korea state sanctioned hairstyle proposed law for youth.
:: Adds a little anxiety to the day...
March 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
:: Adds a little anxiety to the day...
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This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy | Common Dreams
Senator Bernie Sanders is on a mission to fight oligarchy and empower the people. With a powerful message against Trumpism and billionaire influence, he's rallying Americans to stand up for democracy....
www.commondreams.org
February 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
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MAGA's not-so-secret weapon: "Major media are a key tool for Trump’s destruction of the government": "The takeover is easy when journalism and massive news orgs. stay the course and pretend everything is normal"
MAGA's not-so-secret weapon: "Major media are a key tool for Trump’s destruction of the government"
"The takeover is easy when journalism and massive news orgs. stay the course and pretend everything is normal"
www.salon.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
MAGA's not-so-secret weapon: "Major media are a key tool for Trump’s destruction of the government": "The takeover is easy when journalism and massive news orgs. stay the course and pretend everything is normal"
:: "BuddhaBot Plus was previously only available in Japanese. The English version was developed at the request of the Bhutanese government and will be rolled out in a pilot to 200 monastic individuals..."
www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-a...
www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-a...
Bhutanese monks, nuns to test BuddhaBot AI tool to expand knowledge in religion
200 monks will test the AI on a trial basis, with full roll-out expected by 2027. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
:: "BuddhaBot Plus was previously only available in Japanese. The English version was developed at the request of the Bhutanese government and will be rolled out in a pilot to 200 monastic individuals..."
www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-a...
www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-a...
:: "What if we don’t touch?
What if we only talk
about what we want
and cannot have?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcW_...
What if we only talk
about what we want
and cannot have?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcW_...
Lucy Dacus - Ankles (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by LucyDacusVEVO
www.youtube.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
:: "What if we don’t touch?
What if we only talk
about what we want
and cannot have?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcW_...
What if we only talk
about what we want
and cannot have?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcW_...
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It's not complicated. They're just trying to stop women from being able to vote.
February 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
It's not complicated. They're just trying to stop women from being able to vote.
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Trump,at the Super Bowl “to bask like Caesar in a display of authoritarian power” hightailed it out of the stadium after the halftime show: “He is our fragile orange flower and couldn’t bear seeing his dream of Black erasure rebuked,”writes @edgeofsports.bsky.social for @thenation.com
How the “Subversive Genius” of Kendrick Lamar Sent Trump Home a Loser
Culture / February 10, 2025 How the “Subversive Genius” of Kendrick Lamar Sent Trump Home a Loser The Philadelphia Eagles and Kendrick Lamar’s collective of geniuses made this the Super Bowl we needed...
www.thenation.com
February 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Trump,at the Super Bowl “to bask like Caesar in a display of authoritarian power” hightailed it out of the stadium after the halftime show: “He is our fragile orange flower and couldn’t bear seeing his dream of Black erasure rebuked,”writes @edgeofsports.bsky.social for @thenation.com
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This is the way. @Google, please.
January 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This is the way. @Google, please.
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The men carrying out Musk's coup are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran.
Make them famous. And, eventually, when possible, arrest them and charge them with multiple felonies. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
Make them famous. And, eventually, when possible, arrest them and charge them with multiple felonies. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover
Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
www.wired.com
February 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The men carrying out Musk's coup are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran.
Make them famous. And, eventually, when possible, arrest them and charge them with multiple felonies. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
Make them famous. And, eventually, when possible, arrest them and charge them with multiple felonies. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
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Have you ever been to Bistro@NorthPoint, a hidden gem café serving breakfast, lunch, pastries, and coffee inside the lower level of the North Point Office Complex?
Follow along as we show you how to get there and introduce you to this amazing locally owned business.
Follow along as we show you how to get there and introduce you to this amazing locally owned business.
February 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Have you ever been to Bistro@NorthPoint, a hidden gem café serving breakfast, lunch, pastries, and coffee inside the lower level of the North Point Office Complex?
Follow along as we show you how to get there and introduce you to this amazing locally owned business.
Follow along as we show you how to get there and introduce you to this amazing locally owned business.
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Ive said this before. Unions have a moment in time to create parallel, Non Profit Trust or Associated Health Plans and
offer them to small to medium size businesses.
Unions can negotiate far better than SMBs or associations .
Imagine if millions got their healthcare from unions ?
Thoughts ?
offer them to small to medium size businesses.
Unions can negotiate far better than SMBs or associations .
Imagine if millions got their healthcare from unions ?
Thoughts ?
February 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Ive said this before. Unions have a moment in time to create parallel, Non Profit Trust or Associated Health Plans and
offer them to small to medium size businesses.
Unions can negotiate far better than SMBs or associations .
Imagine if millions got their healthcare from unions ?
Thoughts ?
offer them to small to medium size businesses.
Unions can negotiate far better than SMBs or associations .
Imagine if millions got their healthcare from unions ?
Thoughts ?
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It would be fantastic if major federal institutions would acknowledge that the executive branch cannot legally unilaterally cancel or redistribute congressionally appropriated funding on ideological grounds and thus they have no legal obligation to comply with such directives
Trump funding freeze a blatant violation of Constitution, federal law: Legal experts
The Constitution, federal law and court decisions make it clear: President Donald Trump's order to pause federal funding is against the law, legal experts tell ABC News.
abcnews.go.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:54 AM
It would be fantastic if major federal institutions would acknowledge that the executive branch cannot legally unilaterally cancel or redistribute congressionally appropriated funding on ideological grounds and thus they have no legal obligation to comply with such directives
:: "61% of respondents feel excluded, unheard and underserved, believing government and business primarily benefit the wealthy and powerful. In 23 of 26 countries, the majority report moderate to high grievance, showing the social contract is at risk." www.edelman.com/trust/2025/t...
2025 Edelman Trust Barometer
The 25th anniversary edition of the Edelman Trust Barometer has has revealed a profound shift to acceptance of aggressive action, with political polarization and deepening fears giving rise to a wides...
www.edelman.com
January 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
:: "61% of respondents feel excluded, unheard and underserved, believing government and business primarily benefit the wealthy and powerful. In 23 of 26 countries, the majority report moderate to high grievance, showing the social contract is at risk." www.edelman.com/trust/2025/t...
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Homemade pastries, flatbreads, sandwiches, and more - all at Emily’s café, your new favorite breakfast, coffee, and lunch spot in the heart of downtown!😋
Stop by soon at 600 Superior Ave (accessible both from the street and the Fifth Third Building) Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm!
Stop by soon at 600 Superior Ave (accessible both from the street and the Fifth Third Building) Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm!
January 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Homemade pastries, flatbreads, sandwiches, and more - all at Emily’s café, your new favorite breakfast, coffee, and lunch spot in the heart of downtown!😋
Stop by soon at 600 Superior Ave (accessible both from the street and the Fifth Third Building) Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm!
Stop by soon at 600 Superior Ave (accessible both from the street and the Fifth Third Building) Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm!
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:: No NEA? No Problem?
aftermath.site/grand-theft-...?
aftermath.site/grand-theft-...?
Grand Theft Hamlet Is A Funny, Touching Take On Shakespeare - Aftermath
‘We’re putting on a play inside a game, but the game is a kind of play, because we’re playing’
aftermath.site
January 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
:: No NEA? No Problem?
aftermath.site/grand-theft-...?
aftermath.site/grand-theft-...?
:: Submitted for your consideration:
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
There are no “acts of God” anymore
The Los Angeles wildfires show the influence of humanity in the world — and our inability to control it.
www.vox.com
January 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
:: Submitted for your consideration:
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
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How much boot can these bootlickers fit into their mouths?
Heel? A whole over-the-knee?
We rank the tongue-on-shoe talent of America's newest class of bootlickers.
Heel? A whole over-the-knee?
We rank the tongue-on-shoe talent of America's newest class of bootlickers.
How much boot can these bootlickers fit in their mouths?
Heel, collar, Balenciaga? We rank America's bootlickers.
www.motherjones.com
January 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
How much boot can these bootlickers fit into their mouths?
Heel? A whole over-the-knee?
We rank the tongue-on-shoe talent of America's newest class of bootlickers.
Heel? A whole over-the-knee?
We rank the tongue-on-shoe talent of America's newest class of bootlickers.
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Can a headline alone be eligible for a Pulitzer?
January 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Can a headline alone be eligible for a Pulitzer?