Kotz
@kotz.bsky.social
Featuring dogs of Longfellow. Remote worker, biker, skier, runner, GenX malcontent, sinister Minnesotan.
hey @cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social I hear you have job openings! my buddy just applied for one & was told he didn't meet minimum qualifications (job req: bachelor's & 2 yrs exp). He has a BS, MBA, + 10 yrs exp. HR told him that an MBA is not a master's degree (he's got that in writing). W T actual F?
January 30, 2026 at 9:16 PM
hey @cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social I hear you have job openings! my buddy just applied for one & was told he didn't meet minimum qualifications (job req: bachelor's & 2 yrs exp). He has a BS, MBA, + 10 yrs exp. HR told him that an MBA is not a master's degree (he's got that in writing). W T actual F?
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the way I will not be giving Amy Klobuchar anymore of my attention beyond this post. that said!
the nearly 60 days of ICE occupation in Minnesota has demonstrated that Amy Klobuchar is not remotely equipped for or interested in any of what is required to meet this moment or its future aftermath.
the nearly 60 days of ICE occupation in Minnesota has demonstrated that Amy Klobuchar is not remotely equipped for or interested in any of what is required to meet this moment or its future aftermath.
January 29, 2026 at 12:41 PM
the way I will not be giving Amy Klobuchar anymore of my attention beyond this post. that said!
the nearly 60 days of ICE occupation in Minnesota has demonstrated that Amy Klobuchar is not remotely equipped for or interested in any of what is required to meet this moment or its future aftermath.
the nearly 60 days of ICE occupation in Minnesota has demonstrated that Amy Klobuchar is not remotely equipped for or interested in any of what is required to meet this moment or its future aftermath.
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I want states to place federal withholding of state employees into escrow. (I am a state employee) as a start.
January 28, 2026 at 11:40 PM
I want states to place federal withholding of state employees into escrow. (I am a state employee) as a start.
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"We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented."-Elie Wiesel
January 25, 2026 at 7:47 PM
"We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented."-Elie Wiesel
"In addition to boycotting all of these collaborators, I am having my financial advisor review my portfolio this week and will be divesting any and all monies invested into any of these companies."
Letter sent (too long to post).
Letter sent (too long to post).
If anyone wants to let them know what you think: mail@mnchamber.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:09 PM
"In addition to boycotting all of these collaborators, I am having my financial advisor review my portfolio this week and will be divesting any and all monies invested into any of these companies."
Letter sent (too long to post).
Letter sent (too long to post).
Pretty easy to add these corporations to my boycott list. HealthPartners is my insurer, but they have never paid once for anything, so it's no problem boycotting them.
January 25, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Pretty easy to add these corporations to my boycott list. HealthPartners is my insurer, but they have never paid once for anything, so it's no problem boycotting them.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
January 25, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
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Today's murder courtesy of the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
January 24, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Today's murder courtesy of the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
An awful lot of MAPE members are participating on Friday, but nothing official from the union leadership.
Man I really don't want to be the prophet of doom here but:
"Although unions have endorsed the calls for Minnesotans to refuse work, school, and shopping on January 23, no union has agreed to strike yet."
I thought outreach was just bad (I still haven't heard anything from my union) but NO union?
"Although unions have endorsed the calls for Minnesotans to refuse work, school, and shopping on January 23, no union has agreed to strike yet."
I thought outreach was just bad (I still haven't heard anything from my union) but NO union?
Will ICE ignite a mass strike in Minnesota?
Labor federations have called for a day of protest January 23. The momentum is growing from mass protests and building on long-term organizing.
workerorganizing.org
January 21, 2026 at 12:07 AM
An awful lot of MAPE members are participating on Friday, but nothing official from the union leadership.
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kelty comic this week about to make the onion store a zillion dollars
January 20, 2026 at 7:21 PM
kelty comic this week about to make the onion store a zillion dollars
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Not sure that Yia Vang's Relish on TPT is supposed to make me cry, but it sure as hell did today.
January 17, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Not sure that Yia Vang's Relish on TPT is supposed to make me cry, but it sure as hell did today.
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Looking at you @governorwalz.mn.gov
If your MN employer is expecting people in the office when you could work remotely right now, they deserve to be called out
January 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Looking at you @governorwalz.mn.gov
No cheating, reskeet with the most recent photo of your pet.
January 1, 2026 at 3:43 PM
No cheating, reskeet with the most recent photo of your pet.
Just started this book and I don't see myself finishing it today, so my total for 2025 is 71 books.
Along with tracking books next year, I might also keep a log of how many times I make sourdough bread.
Along with tracking books next year, I might also keep a log of how many times I make sourdough bread.
December 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Just started this book and I don't see myself finishing it today, so my total for 2025 is 71 books.
Along with tracking books next year, I might also keep a log of how many times I make sourdough bread.
Along with tracking books next year, I might also keep a log of how many times I make sourdough bread.
Run free, pretty Betty.
2012-2025 💔
2012-2025 💔
December 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Run free, pretty Betty.
2012-2025 💔
2012-2025 💔
Went outside last night (so. mpls) because everyone was raving about northern lights. There was nothing there, nothing anywhere, any of the times I went out. I sort of feel like a flat-earther today.
November 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Went outside last night (so. mpls) because everyone was raving about northern lights. There was nothing there, nothing anywhere, any of the times I went out. I sort of feel like a flat-earther today.
@schumer.senate.gov I'd have told you yesterday to grow a spine and hold the line, but I knew my efforts would have been wasted. Cannot wait until you're ousted from Democratic leadership. You're a disgrace.
November 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
@schumer.senate.gov I'd have told you yesterday to grow a spine and hold the line, but I knew my efforts would have been wasted. Cannot wait until you're ousted from Democratic leadership. You're a disgrace.
The last couple times I've made sourdough it was just ok. Today it turned out perfect.
November 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The last couple times I've made sourdough it was just ok. Today it turned out perfect.
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One of the questions we don’t hear about the SNAP cut off enough is how we’d let the rich screw an entire civilization over so badly that 42 million didn’t make enough to buy food. Now we try to save them. But the problem remains. A failed system that screws the people while catering to the rich.
October 31, 2025 at 10:35 PM
One of the questions we don’t hear about the SNAP cut off enough is how we’d let the rich screw an entire civilization over so badly that 42 million didn’t make enough to buy food. Now we try to save them. But the problem remains. A failed system that screws the people while catering to the rich.
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Turns out it was pretty stupid of me to go to “law school” and pass the “bar” and practice “law”
Supreme Court rules 6-3 that congressional appropriations are optional: www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
September 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Turns out it was pretty stupid of me to go to “law school” and pass the “bar” and practice “law”