John Smith Of the Smiths of Smithtown by the village smithy
@fincoot.bsky.social
Freelance anchorite, Windmill cancer survivor, Political Unreliable
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Oh for fucks sake
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Libraries need to be more vocal about the digital pricing problem. I only buy for Sora (the school version of Libby) when specifically requested by a patron. I talk a lot about why I don't buy on the regular and patrons are always shocked at the price difference. I have to pay $75 not $1.99!
Your Libby rental was free for you, but did you know it cost the D.C. Public Library $59.99?
The e-book boom (and a complicated pricing model from publishers) has left library systems strapped for cash. But D.C. lawmakers have a plan to fight back. 51st.news/ebooks-are-e...
The e-book boom (and a complicated pricing model from publishers) has left library systems strapped for cash. But D.C. lawmakers have a plan to fight back. 51st.news/ebooks-are-e...
Libraries can't afford e-books. D.C. lawmakers have a plan.
The demand and price for e-books is up — and it’s busting the D.C. Public Library budget.
51st.news
January 28, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Libraries need to be more vocal about the digital pricing problem. I only buy for Sora (the school version of Libby) when specifically requested by a patron. I talk a lot about why I don't buy on the regular and patrons are always shocked at the price difference. I have to pay $75 not $1.99!
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I don't generally like to cross the streams, but I'm drowning in work at day job and have budget to hire some help. I know a lot of great writers, and if this freelance gig sounds like your jam, please reach out via post instructions. I'll delete when filled: www.linkedin.com/posts/kamero...
Heya, folks! Delighted to say I am looking for a fractional freelance writer for YellowBird to join our feisty little team! 💛
We're seeking a buttoned-up, professional freelance writer who's...
Heya, folks! Delighted to say I am looking for a fractional freelance writer for YellowBird to join our feisty little team! 💛
We're seeking a buttoned-up, professional freelance writer who's comfort...
www.linkedin.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:17 PM
I don't generally like to cross the streams, but I'm drowning in work at day job and have budget to hire some help. I know a lot of great writers, and if this freelance gig sounds like your jam, please reach out via post instructions. I'll delete when filled: www.linkedin.com/posts/kamero...
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A Tennessee library has banned a book where cartoon chickens model historical undergarments and I’m sorry, I need this on my shelves immediately and probably you do too.
A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken by Hannah Holt and Korwin Briggs
hannahholt.com/store/a-hist...
A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken by Hannah Holt and Korwin Briggs
hannahholt.com/store/a-hist...
January 27, 2026 at 8:06 PM
A Tennessee library has banned a book where cartoon chickens model historical undergarments and I’m sorry, I need this on my shelves immediately and probably you do too.
A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken by Hannah Holt and Korwin Briggs
hannahholt.com/store/a-hist...
A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken by Hannah Holt and Korwin Briggs
hannahholt.com/store/a-hist...
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Rick speaking like this should be noted. This is not how he posts.
Absolutely reprehensible that AG Bondi is offering ICE stand down in exchange for access to voting rolls. Outrageous and disgusting. It shows ICE is in Minneapolis is not for law enforcement purposes. Instead it’s a way to stir up shit in blue states and extort them.
In the wake of another fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
AG Pam Bondi sends Gov. Walz a letter today making several asks including:
"Allow DOJ Civil Rights division access to state voter rolls"
AG Pam Bondi sends Gov. Walz a letter today making several asks including:
"Allow DOJ Civil Rights division access to state voter rolls"
January 25, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Rick speaking like this should be noted. This is not how he posts.
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I wrote about how Meghan McCain knows as much about Mr. Rogers as she does anything else. open.substack.com/pub/ser1897/...
John McCain's Secret Daughter Doesn't Understand Mr. Rogers
Shocker
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:12 PM
I wrote about how Meghan McCain knows as much about Mr. Rogers as she does anything else. open.substack.com/pub/ser1897/...
I would like to be able to set the algorithm to "Random"
This is what it thought I should buy today.
I wanna see more of these.
This is what it thought I should buy today.
I wanna see more of these.
January 27, 2026 at 6:12 PM
I would like to be able to set the algorithm to "Random"
This is what it thought I should buy today.
I wanna see more of these.
This is what it thought I should buy today.
I wanna see more of these.
How many GOP leaders understand the Judas Goat do you think?
January 26, 2026 at 8:59 PM
How many GOP leaders understand the Judas Goat do you think?
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“Abolish ICE” - ICE www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
January 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
“Abolish ICE” - ICE www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
A fish in a trap, begins to think.
pretty wild statement re: Republican Chris Madel drop from race for MN governor:
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
January 26, 2026 at 4:36 PM
A fish in a trap, begins to think.
#passiton
it goes with out saying A REAL WARRANT from a disinterested magistrate.
"Administrative" Warrants are not that.
www.youtube.com/shorts/8CSk6...
it goes with out saying A REAL WARRANT from a disinterested magistrate.
"Administrative" Warrants are not that.
www.youtube.com/shorts/8CSk6...
Can Police Kick ICE Agents Off Private Property Without a Warrant? Legal? Attorney Ugo Lord Reacts!
YouTube video by Ugo Lord: The Modern Attorney
www.youtube.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:29 PM
#passiton
it goes with out saying A REAL WARRANT from a disinterested magistrate.
"Administrative" Warrants are not that.
www.youtube.com/shorts/8CSk6...
it goes with out saying A REAL WARRANT from a disinterested magistrate.
"Administrative" Warrants are not that.
www.youtube.com/shorts/8CSk6...
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Well, well, well….
January 25, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Well, well, well….
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If you need a little time off from the latest atrocities, Kilauea is off the chain right now
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXKu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXKu...
[V3cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (south Halemaʻumaʻu crater)
YouTube video by USGS
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:20 AM
If you need a little time off from the latest atrocities, Kilauea is off the chain right now
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXKu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXKu...
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Rosen and Cortez Masto have already said they'd vote no. Call the rest.
Senate Republicans need 60 votes 2 pass the DHS funding bill. R’s only have 53 so they will need 7 Dems to vote with them.
Dems who may potentially help them:
Congressional switchboard 202-224-3121
Fetterman (PA)
Cortez Masto (NV)
Rosen (NV)
Sheehen (NH)
Hassan (NH)
King (ME)
Durbin (IL)
Dems who may potentially help them:
Congressional switchboard 202-224-3121
Fetterman (PA)
Cortez Masto (NV)
Rosen (NV)
Sheehen (NH)
Hassan (NH)
King (ME)
Durbin (IL)
January 24, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Rosen and Cortez Masto have already said they'd vote no. Call the rest.
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This kind of thing will be absorbed by AI prompted to find ways to manipulate people into subordination.
Why some messages are more convincing than others
What kinds of marketing messages are effective—and what makes people believe certain political slogans more than others? New research from the University of California San Diego Rady School of Managem...
phys.org
January 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM
This kind of thing will be absorbed by AI prompted to find ways to manipulate people into subordination.
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People should know that the majority of feds are sickened entirely by what they see in the news. Virtually none are in a position to meaningfully stop the worst of what we're seeing. You do not want the people this admin would love to replace them with. People go in to continue to do good work.
January 24, 2026 at 8:13 PM
People should know that the majority of feds are sickened entirely by what they see in the news. Virtually none are in a position to meaningfully stop the worst of what we're seeing. You do not want the people this admin would love to replace them with. People go in to continue to do good work.
'Surely this is a thing they can't ignore. There's no ambiguity. There's tons of views from different directions. It was a phone. Trump and Neom will now, or be forced by congress to, pull them back. and everything will be like it was'
"You said that last time."
"You said that last time."
January 24, 2026 at 8:19 PM
'Surely this is a thing they can't ignore. There's no ambiguity. There's tons of views from different directions. It was a phone. Trump and Neom will now, or be forced by congress to, pull them back. and everything will be like it was'
"You said that last time."
"You said that last time."
You know how you never see water balloons during the winter in MN?
Pity.
Pity.
January 24, 2026 at 8:15 PM
You know how you never see water balloons during the winter in MN?
Pity.
Pity.
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Alex Pretti, the man killed by federal agents today in Minneapolis, appears to have been a registered nurse, an athlete, a son and a brother, with ties to Colorado and Wisconsin.
Here is a photo he used for several accounts.
Here is a photo he used for several accounts.
January 24, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Alex Pretti, the man killed by federal agents today in Minneapolis, appears to have been a registered nurse, an athlete, a son and a brother, with ties to Colorado and Wisconsin.
Here is a photo he used for several accounts.
Here is a photo he used for several accounts.
Trump/Noem's latest murder victim.
Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
January 24, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Trump/Noem's latest murder victim.
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Republicans: everyone must be able to carry any gun at all times,
up to and including high powered rifles, to protect themselves against tyranny
also Republicans, without batting an eye: carrying a gun is unquestionable justification for federal agents to shoot you dead in the street
up to and including high powered rifles, to protect themselves against tyranny
also Republicans, without batting an eye: carrying a gun is unquestionable justification for federal agents to shoot you dead in the street
January 24, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Republicans: everyone must be able to carry any gun at all times,
up to and including high powered rifles, to protect themselves against tyranny
also Republicans, without batting an eye: carrying a gun is unquestionable justification for federal agents to shoot you dead in the street
up to and including high powered rifles, to protect themselves against tyranny
also Republicans, without batting an eye: carrying a gun is unquestionable justification for federal agents to shoot you dead in the street
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If you intend to record ICE on your phone, make sure mobile data upload to the cloud is enabled.
Per this report ICE has detained several witnesses
ICE attempted to order local police from the scene of the Minneapolis shooting, but the police chief refused and instructed his officers to preserve the crime scene.
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 24, 2026 at 4:56 PM
If you intend to record ICE on your phone, make sure mobile data upload to the cloud is enabled.