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.
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
At a diner for lunch. Finishing with southern banana pudding. So gooood.
February 10, 2026 at 8:14 PM
At a diner for lunch. Finishing with southern banana pudding. So gooood.
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Ring has always been a surveillance tool, but adding AI analysis and networking the devices together—like is being promised with Search Party—turns discrete pieces of tech into massive, automated surveillance dragnets.
With Ring, American Consumers Built a Surveillance Dragnet
Ring's 'Search Party' is dystopian surveillance accelerationism.
www.404media.co
February 10, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Ring has always been a surveillance tool, but adding AI analysis and networking the devices together—like is being promised with Search Party—turns discrete pieces of tech into massive, automated surveillance dragnets.
Exactly right. GOP vote fiddles but can't when the Democratic turn out is too massive to raise questions.
But to achieve that, you need an active Democratic Party working & funding GOTV efforts in every district. Even Red ones, where that additional vote may determine a state.
Not $ for consultants.
But to achieve that, you need an active Democratic Party working & funding GOTV efforts in every district. Even Red ones, where that additional vote may determine a state.
Not $ for consultants.
Ossoff: We would be naive not to expect dirty tricks. This man tried to steal the presidency when he lost it the first time. The best insurance against dirty tricks is landslide margins of victory.
February 10, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Exactly right. GOP vote fiddles but can't when the Democratic turn out is too massive to raise questions.
But to achieve that, you need an active Democratic Party working & funding GOTV efforts in every district. Even Red ones, where that additional vote may determine a state.
Not $ for consultants.
But to achieve that, you need an active Democratic Party working & funding GOTV efforts in every district. Even Red ones, where that additional vote may determine a state.
Not $ for consultants.
I'm familiar with Kramer. Didn't know about the claims in this video. No ancient astronauts. The description of Man "awakening" to civilization is almost a description of the Fall. Modes of consciousness idea has come up.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_88...
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_88...
"Before I Die, Please Listen" — World's Top Sumerian Expert Admits We Got EVERYTHING Wrong
YouTube video by Flash Discovery
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:49 AM
I'm familiar with Kramer. Didn't know about the claims in this video. No ancient astronauts. The description of Man "awakening" to civilization is almost a description of the Fall. Modes of consciousness idea has come up.
?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_88...
?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_88...
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youtu.be/JPJEtTu1HLk?...
latest lesson is on Blue Guitar by Earl Hooker, the true GOAT of electric post war blues guitar imo! Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free weekly blues lessons, and meet for an online weekly guitar chat.
latest lesson is on Blue Guitar by Earl Hooker, the true GOAT of electric post war blues guitar imo! Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free weekly blues lessons, and meet for an online weekly guitar chat.
Blue Guitar (Sun Records 1953) Earl Hooker lesson by Johnny Burgin
YouTube video by Johnny Burgin
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 10:39 AM
youtu.be/JPJEtTu1HLk?...
latest lesson is on Blue Guitar by Earl Hooker, the true GOAT of electric post war blues guitar imo! Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free weekly blues lessons, and meet for an online weekly guitar chat.
latest lesson is on Blue Guitar by Earl Hooker, the true GOAT of electric post war blues guitar imo! Subscribe to my YT channel and join me on Patreon to support these free weekly blues lessons, and meet for an online weekly guitar chat.
With the rise of preventable diseases, here is John Lee in the tuberculosis ward. Coughing up blood on those t.b. sheets.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX5Y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX5Y...
February 9, 2026 at 7:38 PM
With the rise of preventable diseases, here is John Lee in the tuberculosis ward. Coughing up blood on those t.b. sheets.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX5Y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX5Y...
One of the greatest RnR songs ever.
The singer mumbles, the drummer drops a stick and curses, cues are missed. Just the usual high school band with enough $ for one take in the studio.
So perfect that it scared the crap out of the adults & squares.
A snapshot of Rock and Roll attitude.
The singer mumbles, the drummer drops a stick and curses, cues are missed. Just the usual high school band with enough $ for one take in the studio.
So perfect that it scared the crap out of the adults & squares.
A snapshot of Rock and Roll attitude.
The FBI literally had an investigation into this song to determine if the lyrics were obscene. Their conclusion was no one could understand them at all. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louie_L...
February 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
One of the greatest RnR songs ever.
The singer mumbles, the drummer drops a stick and curses, cues are missed. Just the usual high school band with enough $ for one take in the studio.
So perfect that it scared the crap out of the adults & squares.
A snapshot of Rock and Roll attitude.
The singer mumbles, the drummer drops a stick and curses, cues are missed. Just the usual high school band with enough $ for one take in the studio.
So perfect that it scared the crap out of the adults & squares.
A snapshot of Rock and Roll attitude.