Ridge Cook
@ridgecook.bsky.social
"Blues were here when the world was born." -JL Hooker
“Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.” — Pablo Casals
“Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.” — Pablo Casals
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Ridge Cook
@ridgecook.bsky.social
· Nov 12
🧵1/Before and during the deep Depression, US did not lose its optimism. Various World Fair offered an idea of what may be coming in World of Tomorrow or Cities of the Future displays.
Considering the huge amounts of $ thrown at an agency run by an unqualified political hack, is any surprise that massive corruption is rampant? It is Congress's job to supervise how the public's money is spent by the Admin; but, as usual, it has failed in its oversight for political reasons.
February 15, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Considering the huge amounts of $ thrown at an agency run by an unqualified political hack, is any surprise that massive corruption is rampant? It is Congress's job to supervise how the public's money is spent by the Admin; but, as usual, it has failed in its oversight for political reasons.
New Files Show 330 Gallons Of Sulfuric Acid Bought For Epstein Island The Day FBI Began Probe
www.boredpanda.com/330-gallons-...
www.boredpanda.com/330-gallons-...
New Files Show 330 Gallons Of Sulfuric Acid Bought For Epstein Island The Day FBI Began Probe
Jeffrey Epstein ordered 330 gallons of sulfuric acid for his private island on the same day in 2018 that the FBI reopened its trafficking investigation. The timing has drawn scrutiny online. Crime
www.boredpanda.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Because after you snort coke off of toilet seats, what else are you supposed to do? 🤷♀️
*Don’t do it, even if the Department of Health and Human Services chatbot says it’s okay.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/02/quic...
*Don’t do it, even if the Department of Health and Human Services chatbot says it’s okay.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/02/quic...
February 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Because after you snort coke off of toilet seats, what else are you supposed to do? 🤷♀️
*Don’t do it, even if the Department of Health and Human Services chatbot says it’s okay.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/02/quic...
*Don’t do it, even if the Department of Health and Human Services chatbot says it’s okay.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/02/quic...
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114/ Zorro Ranch Update: "The anonymous sender... a former staff member at Zorro Ranch, alleged to radio host and station owner Eddy Aragon that two foreign girls were buried in the hills on the Zorro Ranch property on the orders of Epstein and "Madame G," possibly referring to Ghislaine Maxwell."
BREAKING 🚨
Investigation called for Epstein's Zorro Ranch after email alleges two girls' bodies were buried nearby.
".. the creation of a truth-finding commission that, if approved, would investigate the alleged sexual abuse and human trafficking that took place at the ranch when Epstein owned it"
Investigation called for Epstein's Zorro Ranch after email alleges two girls' bodies were buried nearby.
".. the creation of a truth-finding commission that, if approved, would investigate the alleged sexual abuse and human trafficking that took place at the ranch when Epstein owned it"
Calls grow for deeper probe into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
NM land chief urges state and federal investigators to examine new burial claims tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch near Santa Fe.
www.abqjournal.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:52 PM
114/ Zorro Ranch Update: "The anonymous sender... a former staff member at Zorro Ranch, alleged to radio host and station owner Eddy Aragon that two foreign girls were buried in the hills on the Zorro Ranch property on the orders of Epstein and "Madame G," possibly referring to Ghislaine Maxwell."
This weekend's project is to go through the releases and make Ridge's compilation of the best songs on those several nights and clubs.
1969 Live has most of the good ones but Matrix has alternate takes and songs not on the other.
1969 Live has most of the good ones but Matrix has alternate takes and songs not on the other.
2/where Cale's violin droned. The band rocks, plays love songs, and experimental formed controversial songs. But through all, the songs are chord based with simple solos, inspiring thousands of players to say, "Hell, I can do that" and form bands.
February 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
This weekend's project is to go through the releases and make Ridge's compilation of the best songs on those several nights and clubs.
1969 Live has most of the good ones but Matrix has alternate takes and songs not on the other.
1969 Live has most of the good ones but Matrix has alternate takes and songs not on the other.
So Epstein had torture and snuff films. And I read there calls to search one of his estates for buried bodies. Any faces in the background of those films? Any unmasked participants?
www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...
www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...
February 13, 2026 at 6:22 PM
So Epstein had torture and snuff films. And I read there calls to search one of his estates for buried bodies. Any faces in the background of those films? Any unmasked participants?
www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...
www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...
HaHaHA.
I love this. Big tough tactical operator wants her blanky.
I love this. Big tough tactical operator wants her blanky.
WILL HAVE YOUR ASS IN A SLING IF YOU FORGET TO FETCH MY WEIGHTED BLANKET!!!!
February 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM
HaHaHA.
I love this. Big tough tactical operator wants her blanky.
I love this. Big tough tactical operator wants her blanky.
Trailer for Chris Nolan's movie The Odessey, with Matt Damon as Odysseus. Looks very good.
Though I like the TV movie from 1997 with Armond Assante. Particularly the scene where he kills the suitors. The look he gives them while sitting on his throne.
A hunter.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzw2...
Though I like the TV movie from 1997 with Armond Assante. Particularly the scene where he kills the suitors. The look he gives them while sitting on his throne.
A hunter.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzw2...
The Odyssey | Official Trailer
YouTube video by Universal Pictures
www.youtube.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Trailer for Chris Nolan's movie The Odessey, with Matt Damon as Odysseus. Looks very good.
Though I like the TV movie from 1997 with Armond Assante. Particularly the scene where he kills the suitors. The look he gives them while sitting on his throne.
A hunter.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzw2...
Though I like the TV movie from 1997 with Armond Assante. Particularly the scene where he kills the suitors. The look he gives them while sitting on his throne.
A hunter.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzw2...
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1/Watching odd ball vids on Youtube.
A guy actually had a .700 Nitro Express double rifle ($100 a cartridge). Good for saving your life from charging bull elephants, rhinos, water buffalo or that hippo intent on getting into your boat and killing you.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gIS...
1/Watching odd ball vids on Youtube.
A guy actually had a .700 Nitro Express double rifle ($100 a cartridge). Good for saving your life from charging bull elephants, rhinos, water buffalo or that hippo intent on getting into your boat and killing you.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gIS...
700 NITRO EXPRESS!!! (WORLD’S BIGGEST ELEPHANT GUN)
YouTube video by Kentucky Ballistics
www.youtube.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:55 AM
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1/Watching odd ball vids on Youtube.
A guy actually had a .700 Nitro Express double rifle ($100 a cartridge). Good for saving your life from charging bull elephants, rhinos, water buffalo or that hippo intent on getting into your boat and killing you.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gIS...
1/Watching odd ball vids on Youtube.
A guy actually had a .700 Nitro Express double rifle ($100 a cartridge). Good for saving your life from charging bull elephants, rhinos, water buffalo or that hippo intent on getting into your boat and killing you.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gIS...
Epstein was tied into Wall St through previous job and deals he brokered. Lots of fees generated for those big houses. No wonder their staff wanted to stay on his good side and keep him at large and operating.
NEWS: Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler has RESIGNED after newly released emails exposed a years-long personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — including advising him on handling sex crime accusations, media scrutiny, and accusers.
February 13, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Epstein was tied into Wall St through previous job and deals he brokered. Lots of fees generated for those big houses. No wonder their staff wanted to stay on his good side and keep him at large and operating.
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Well holy fucking shit. Ring cancelled their partnership with Flock. Keep pressure on them to stop volunteering their feeds to state, local, and federal agencies, though, because that part's still going.
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Flock off
buff.ly
February 13, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Well holy fucking shit. Ring cancelled their partnership with Flock. Keep pressure on them to stop volunteering their feeds to state, local, and federal agencies, though, because that part's still going.
🧵 Listened to-
1/On drive yesterday, listened to Velvet Underground Live at Matrix (1969). It and recordings from Dallas created the excellent double LP "Live 1969".
Both show the VU sets after John Cale has left and replaced by Doug Yule on bass and organ. In that the organ drones
1/On drive yesterday, listened to Velvet Underground Live at Matrix (1969). It and recordings from Dallas created the excellent double LP "Live 1969".
Both show the VU sets after John Cale has left and replaced by Doug Yule on bass and organ. In that the organ drones
February 13, 2026 at 12:10 AM
🧵 Listened to-
1/On drive yesterday, listened to Velvet Underground Live at Matrix (1969). It and recordings from Dallas created the excellent double LP "Live 1969".
Both show the VU sets after John Cale has left and replaced by Doug Yule on bass and organ. In that the organ drones
1/On drive yesterday, listened to Velvet Underground Live at Matrix (1969). It and recordings from Dallas created the excellent double LP "Live 1969".
Both show the VU sets after John Cale has left and replaced by Doug Yule on bass and organ. In that the organ drones
You don't know if the ignorant jackass says this stuff because he doesn't know the facts, staff won't tell him the facts, or just doesn't care about the facts.
Probably all three.
Probably all three.
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance found that 34 countries or territories allow voters to vote by mail.
"Europe has the largest number of countries that make in-country postal voting available to all or some voters. They refer to it as “postal voting”.
"Europe has the largest number of countries that make in-country postal voting available to all or some voters. They refer to it as “postal voting”.
February 13, 2026 at 12:05 AM
You don't know if the ignorant jackass says this stuff because he doesn't know the facts, staff won't tell him the facts, or just doesn't care about the facts.
Probably all three.
Probably all three.
What more could you ask for the Nation's chief health officer?
RFK Jr: I'm not scared of a germ. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats.
February 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
What more could you ask for the Nation's chief health officer?
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BREAKING: Judge Leon *rejects* Secretary Hegseth's bid to punish Sen. Kelly for advising troops to ignore illegal orders. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
February 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
BREAKING: Judge Leon *rejects* Secretary Hegseth's bid to punish Sen. Kelly for advising troops to ignore illegal orders. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
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How are these even real?? Yes, that’s me squeeing! 😍 🏺
How exciting - I have always wanted to see these altars, the one featuring Sol is particularly amazing!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ancient Roman altars to go on display in Edinburgh
Two Mithraic Roman altars are to be displayed as a part of an upcoming exhibition after being acquired for the nation.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 5:53 AM
How are these even real?? Yes, that’s me squeeing! 😍 🏺
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BARBECUE BOB - Mississippi Heavy Water Blues [1927]
YouTube video by Blues/Reggae/Country/Bluegrass/Gospel
youtu.be
February 11, 2026 at 10:40 AM
With this Admin, its to be expected. They will try to use any dirt possible and track your searches to prepare defenses for accusations. Watch for this slime crawl out to campaigns though anonymous channels.
BREAKING NEWS: Although you are allowed to view the Epstein files on a DOJ computer at DOJ headquarters, we are going to watch & track every page you look at. We will use this information against you at every opportunity. You have been warned ... wait, not really, but double secret, yes you have. 🙄
February 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM
With this Admin, its to be expected. They will try to use any dirt possible and track your searches to prepare defenses for accusations. Watch for this slime crawl out to campaigns though anonymous channels.
Had the opportunity to see him at a bluegrass festival. Wonderful performer.
This double LP is worth searching out.
This double LP is worth searching out.
February 11, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Had the opportunity to see him at a bluegrass festival. Wonderful performer.
This double LP is worth searching out.
This double LP is worth searching out.
The GOP is more married to Donnie than Melania.
They had multiple chances to divorce him but clung to the ignorant jackass for security and per their boss's orders. Just hope Democrats use their advantage to push the GOP into the Wilderness for a generation or two.
But would mean playing hardball.
They had multiple chances to divorce him but clung to the ignorant jackass for security and per their boss's orders. Just hope Democrats use their advantage to push the GOP into the Wilderness for a generation or two.
But would mean playing hardball.
Watching Donald Trump drive the
Republican Party off a cliff would be more fun if the rest of us weren't in the back seat.
Republican Party off a cliff would be more fun if the rest of us weren't in the back seat.
February 11, 2026 at 11:47 PM
The GOP is more married to Donnie than Melania.
They had multiple chances to divorce him but clung to the ignorant jackass for security and per their boss's orders. Just hope Democrats use their advantage to push the GOP into the Wilderness for a generation or two.
But would mean playing hardball.
They had multiple chances to divorce him but clung to the ignorant jackass for security and per their boss's orders. Just hope Democrats use their advantage to push the GOP into the Wilderness for a generation or two.
But would mean playing hardball.
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Another memorable ruling out of West Virginia, where Judge Goodwin — a Clinton appointee — excoriates the treatment of ICE detainees.
"This is not what civil enforcement looks like in a humane system of government under law."
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"This is not what civil enforcement looks like in a humane system of government under law."
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 11, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Another memorable ruling out of West Virginia, where Judge Goodwin — a Clinton appointee — excoriates the treatment of ICE detainees.
"This is not what civil enforcement looks like in a humane system of government under law."
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"This is not what civil enforcement looks like in a humane system of government under law."
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Might be time for the Church to exercise its power to eject those members who work for or support ICE/DHS. Excommunication is a powerful tool against those who attack the Church and its ordained priests.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRt2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRt2...
February 11, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Might be time for the Church to exercise its power to eject those members who work for or support ICE/DHS. Excommunication is a powerful tool against those who attack the Church and its ordained priests.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRt2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRt2...
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1/One of my favorite books is by Diane Wolkstein and SN Kramer.
One of the myths or stories is how Inanna got her father Enki (God of Wisdom) drunk and convinced him to gift to her the Me of Civilization, the divine, fundamental rules, crafts, and social structures of civilization.
1/One of my favorite books is by Diane Wolkstein and SN Kramer.
One of the myths or stories is how Inanna got her father Enki (God of Wisdom) drunk and convinced him to gift to her the Me of Civilization, the divine, fundamental rules, crafts, and social structures of civilization.
February 10, 2026 at 10:16 PM
🧵
1/One of my favorite books is by Diane Wolkstein and SN Kramer.
One of the myths or stories is how Inanna got her father Enki (God of Wisdom) drunk and convinced him to gift to her the Me of Civilization, the divine, fundamental rules, crafts, and social structures of civilization.
1/One of my favorite books is by Diane Wolkstein and SN Kramer.
One of the myths or stories is how Inanna got her father Enki (God of Wisdom) drunk and convinced him to gift to her the Me of Civilization, the divine, fundamental rules, crafts, and social structures of civilization.
Gospel Tuesday.
Driving around town and saw a street preacher on the corner shouting
"Narrow is the path"
While listening to The Wailers singing their gospel music.
"Live for your self, you will live in vain.
Live for others, you will live again."
Entirely appropirate.
Driving around town and saw a street preacher on the corner shouting
"Narrow is the path"
While listening to The Wailers singing their gospel music.
"Live for your self, you will live in vain.
Live for others, you will live again."
Entirely appropirate.
February 10, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Gospel Tuesday.
Driving around town and saw a street preacher on the corner shouting
"Narrow is the path"
While listening to The Wailers singing their gospel music.
"Live for your self, you will live in vain.
Live for others, you will live again."
Entirely appropirate.
Driving around town and saw a street preacher on the corner shouting
"Narrow is the path"
While listening to The Wailers singing their gospel music.
"Live for your self, you will live in vain.
Live for others, you will live again."
Entirely appropirate.
If Lady Macbeth had exerted the House's inherented powers during Trump 1.0 and jailed a few noncoperating witnesses, would have put a big brake on 2.0
Rep. Walkinshaw leaving today’s ICE hearing: “All of this comes from Stephen Miller’s sick, twisted, deranged Great Replacement Theory.” He says when Dems have the majority they will subpoena Miller to testify: “If he doesn’t he will end up in prison for contempt.” @pabloreports.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 8:24 PM
If Lady Macbeth had exerted the House's inherented powers during Trump 1.0 and jailed a few noncoperating witnesses, would have put a big brake on 2.0