Flaco in TX
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White dude, married, GenX. Follows basic science, nature, politics, music, books, chess, soccer and running.
Today it is Chris Smither's 81st birthday. He has been a performing artist for almost 60 years. One of his live albums is Live As I'll Ever Be (2000). #MusicSky
November 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Today it is Chris Smither's 81st birthday. He has been a performing artist for almost 60 years. One of his live albums is Live As I'll Ever Be (2000). #MusicSky
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American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
March 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
They can get their pardons, but Maddows, Giuliani, Powell and Eastman are forever marked as the co-conspirators behind January 6. From the @inquirer.com:
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Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official says
The move underscores President Donald Trump’s continued efforts to rewrite the history of the election he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
They can get their pardons, but Maddows, Giuliani, Powell and Eastman are forever marked as the co-conspirators behind January 6. From the @inquirer.com:
tinyurl.com/59cxa7u2
tinyurl.com/59cxa7u2
Today is the fifty-year anniversary of Horses, the debut album of Patti Smith. It was amazing to read in "Just Kids" how the early 1970s led to her music career, and a terrific album. #MusicSky
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Today is the fifty-year anniversary of Horses, the debut album of Patti Smith. It was amazing to read in "Just Kids" how the early 1970s led to her music career, and a terrific album. #MusicSky
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Tonight’s Senate vote on the federal government shutdown should have been a time for strength.
Instead we saw capitulation and a betrayal of working Americans.
The American people need more from their leaders.
Instead we saw capitulation and a betrayal of working Americans.
The American people need more from their leaders.
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Tonight’s Senate vote on the federal government shutdown should have been a time for strength.
Instead we saw capitulation and a betrayal of working Americans.
The American people need more from their leaders.
Instead we saw capitulation and a betrayal of working Americans.
The American people need more from their leaders.
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Moore on Sunday said he has authorized $62 million to go toward SNAP funding in Maryland
His administration has now been told states that do front the cost of full SNAP benefits will be “punished.”
His administration has now been told states that do front the cost of full SNAP benefits will be “punished.”
Wes Moore: Conflicting messages on SNAP creating 'chaos'
The Maryland governor said his administration has received multiple directives from federal authorities on the program.
www.politico.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Moore on Sunday said he has authorized $62 million to go toward SNAP funding in Maryland
His administration has now been told states that do front the cost of full SNAP benefits will be “punished.”
His administration has now been told states that do front the cost of full SNAP benefits will be “punished.”
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Hundreds of flights out of major airports were delayed Sunday, including in New York, Chicago and Atlanta.
Over 8,500 Flights Disrupted Sunday As Government Shutdown Snarls Air Travel
Hundreds of flights out of major airports were delayed Sunday, including in New York, Chicago and Atlanta.
www.forbes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Hundreds of flights out of major airports were delayed Sunday, including in New York, Chicago and Atlanta.
Today it is Gram Parson's birthday. He would have been 79. One of his collaborations was the Flying Burrito Brothers, and the album Burrito Deluxe (1970). #MusicSky
November 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Today it is Gram Parson's birthday. He would have been 79. One of his collaborations was the Flying Burrito Brothers, and the album Burrito Deluxe (1970). #MusicSky
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The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
David Bowie, with "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" (1972). MusicSky
November 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
David Bowie, with "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" (1972). MusicSky
Cream's 2nd album Disraeli Gears was released 58 years ago today. Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce sadly are no long with us. On the right, Eric Clapton still is. #MusicSky
November 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Cream's 2nd album Disraeli Gears was released 58 years ago today. Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce sadly are no long with us. On the right, Eric Clapton still is. #MusicSky
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On this day 225 years ago, John Adams moved into the still-not-quite-complete White House, becoming the first president to occupy it. His blessing was carved into the State Dining Room mantel in 1945: "May none but Honest and Wise Men ever rule under This Roof.”
November 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
On this day 225 years ago, John Adams moved into the still-not-quite-complete White House, becoming the first president to occupy it. His blessing was carved into the State Dining Room mantel in 1945: "May none but Honest and Wise Men ever rule under This Roof.”
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
From the Inquirer: Kudos to the American citizens who refuse to normalize the unaccountable ICE.
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tinyurl.com/5822x8wm
Four people arrested during contentious immigration protest outside Philly ICE office
The protest unfolded amid reports that the Trump administration plans to make dramatic changes in local-level ICE leadership.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
From the Inquirer: Kudos to the American citizens who refuse to normalize the unaccountable ICE.
tinyurl.com/5822x8wm
tinyurl.com/5822x8wm
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The eye of Hurricane Melissa.
Image taken today by Sentinel-2.
Image taken today by Sentinel-2.
October 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The eye of Hurricane Melissa.
Image taken today by Sentinel-2.
Image taken today by Sentinel-2.