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@thebadguy.bsky.social
· May 6
As a lifelong fan of #Toronto, #baseball and #sports in general, I've never seen nor experienced anything as tragic & crushing than what happened to the #BlueJays in the #WorldSeries.
This article by @barryp.bsky.social describes how I feel right now, and will likely be feeling for quite some time.
This article by @barryp.bsky.social describes how I feel right now, and will likely be feeling for quite some time.
Toronto Will Never Get Over This | Defector
Baseball makes you feel bad. I don’t mean that in a literate sense ripping off Bart Giamatti’s lede, the sense of dreading a sullen winter spent longing for the sensory pleasures of the game. I mean t...
defector.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
As a lifelong fan of #Toronto, #baseball and #sports in general, I've never seen nor experienced anything as tragic & crushing than what happened to the #BlueJays in the #WorldSeries.
This article by @barryp.bsky.social describes how I feel right now, and will likely be feeling for quite some time.
This article by @barryp.bsky.social describes how I feel right now, and will likely be feeling for quite some time.
Lets check the scorecard and see how the President of Peace is doing?
- Didn't end the war in Ukraine in 1 day (must've meant months)
- Took a year only to get a failed ceasefire in Gaza
- Bombs "drug" boats w/ no proof, evidence, or due process
- and, Resumes testing of nuclear weapons 😨😱
#Peace
- Didn't end the war in Ukraine in 1 day (must've meant months)
- Took a year only to get a failed ceasefire in Gaza
- Bombs "drug" boats w/ no proof, evidence, or due process
- and, Resumes testing of nuclear weapons 😨😱
#Peace
a man says " you keep using that word . i do not think it means what you think it means "
ALT: a man says " you keep using that word . i do not think it means what you think it means "
media.tenor.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Lets check the scorecard and see how the President of Peace is doing?
- Didn't end the war in Ukraine in 1 day (must've meant months)
- Took a year only to get a failed ceasefire in Gaza
- Bombs "drug" boats w/ no proof, evidence, or due process
- and, Resumes testing of nuclear weapons 😨😱
#Peace
- Didn't end the war in Ukraine in 1 day (must've meant months)
- Took a year only to get a failed ceasefire in Gaza
- Bombs "drug" boats w/ no proof, evidence, or due process
- and, Resumes testing of nuclear weapons 😨😱
#Peace
I've been desperate to understand why people support actions that seem morally WRONG.
Cue #TheRighteousMind by Jonathan Haidt.
While I didn't get the "Oh, I see why now and that's OK" moment I needed, I still recommend this very informative #book.
#goodreads from #thebadguy
#Morality #Psychology
Cue #TheRighteousMind by Jonathan Haidt.
While I didn't get the "Oh, I see why now and that's OK" moment I needed, I still recommend this very informative #book.
#goodreads from #thebadguy
#Morality #Psychology
The Righteous Mind - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
October 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I've been desperate to understand why people support actions that seem morally WRONG.
Cue #TheRighteousMind by Jonathan Haidt.
While I didn't get the "Oh, I see why now and that's OK" moment I needed, I still recommend this very informative #book.
#goodreads from #thebadguy
#Morality #Psychology
Cue #TheRighteousMind by Jonathan Haidt.
While I didn't get the "Oh, I see why now and that's OK" moment I needed, I still recommend this very informative #book.
#goodreads from #thebadguy
#Morality #Psychology
Can't take it no more
The people hating
Hurting their brothers
They don't understand
🎺 🎸 🎷
Or they can't understand
🎺 🎸 🎷
Better end soon, my friend
It better end soon, my friend
Yeah, yeah
🎺 🎸 🎷
#Chicago
#ItBetterEndSoon
#lyrics
Good #music from #thebadguy
🎵 ... just think about it ... 🎵
The people hating
Hurting their brothers
They don't understand
🎺 🎸 🎷
Or they can't understand
🎺 🎸 🎷
Better end soon, my friend
It better end soon, my friend
Yeah, yeah
🎺 🎸 🎷
#Chicago
#ItBetterEndSoon
#lyrics
Good #music from #thebadguy
🎵 ... just think about it ... 🎵
Chicago - It Better End Soon (432hz)
YouTube video by theprogwalrus
youtu.be
October 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Can't take it no more
The people hating
Hurting their brothers
They don't understand
🎺 🎸 🎷
Or they can't understand
🎺 🎸 🎷
Better end soon, my friend
It better end soon, my friend
Yeah, yeah
🎺 🎸 🎷
#Chicago
#ItBetterEndSoon
#lyrics
Good #music from #thebadguy
🎵 ... just think about it ... 🎵
The people hating
Hurting their brothers
They don't understand
🎺 🎸 🎷
Or they can't understand
🎺 🎸 🎷
Better end soon, my friend
It better end soon, my friend
Yeah, yeah
🎺 🎸 🎷
#Chicago
#ItBetterEndSoon
#lyrics
Good #music from #thebadguy
🎵 ... just think about it ... 🎵
"War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength."
Its quite sad that that dystopian novel 1984 becomes more prophetic with each passing day.
Now more than ever, we need #Orwell to remind us of totalitarian dangers, which is why I was pleased to hear about this documentary released today.
Its quite sad that that dystopian novel 1984 becomes more prophetic with each passing day.
Now more than ever, we need #Orwell to remind us of totalitarian dangers, which is why I was pleased to hear about this documentary released today.
ORWELL: 2+2=5 | Official Trailer
YouTube video by Entract Films
youtu.be
October 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
"War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength."
Its quite sad that that dystopian novel 1984 becomes more prophetic with each passing day.
Now more than ever, we need #Orwell to remind us of totalitarian dangers, which is why I was pleased to hear about this documentary released today.
Its quite sad that that dystopian novel 1984 becomes more prophetic with each passing day.
Now more than ever, we need #Orwell to remind us of totalitarian dangers, which is why I was pleased to hear about this documentary released today.
An embarrassment to the country, and a danger to the planet.
Such a shame ...
Such a shame ...
"Greatest con job": Trump pushes climate change denial at UNGA
"I'm telling you that if you don't get away from the green energy scam, your country is going to fail," Trump said..
www.axios.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
An embarrassment to the country, and a danger to the planet.
Such a shame ...
Such a shame ...
Hope my fellow math nerds have a wonderful Pythagorean Triple Square Day ... especially since its probably the only time you'll be able to celebrate it!
#math #pythagoras #OnceEveryCentury
#math #pythagoras #OnceEveryCentury
On 9/16/25, celebrate a date of mathematical beauty
Pythagorean Triple Square Day, as one man affectionately calls 9/16/25, is a day like no other this century.
www.npr.org
September 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Hope my fellow math nerds have a wonderful Pythagorean Triple Square Day ... especially since its probably the only time you'll be able to celebrate it!
#math #pythagoras #OnceEveryCentury
#math #pythagoras #OnceEveryCentury
I recently spotted a funny post in my Discover feed.
So when I went to the profile and found post after post provide humorous (and very accurate) descriptions of me, I knew I had to follow.
Keep up the good fight @introvertproblems.bsky.social, and I hope you don't mind me sharing this one myself.
So when I went to the profile and found post after post provide humorous (and very accurate) descriptions of me, I knew I had to follow.
Keep up the good fight @introvertproblems.bsky.social, and I hope you don't mind me sharing this one myself.
August 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I recently spotted a funny post in my Discover feed.
So when I went to the profile and found post after post provide humorous (and very accurate) descriptions of me, I knew I had to follow.
Keep up the good fight @introvertproblems.bsky.social, and I hope you don't mind me sharing this one myself.
So when I went to the profile and found post after post provide humorous (and very accurate) descriptions of me, I knew I had to follow.
Keep up the good fight @introvertproblems.bsky.social, and I hope you don't mind me sharing this one myself.
"The various modes of worship which prevailed in the Roman world were all considered by the people as equally true; by the philosopher as equally false; and by the magistrate as equally useful."
- Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Good #quotes from #thebadguy.
- Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Good #quotes from #thebadguy.
June 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
"The various modes of worship which prevailed in the Roman world were all considered by the people as equally true; by the philosopher as equally false; and by the magistrate as equally useful."
- Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Good #quotes from #thebadguy.
- Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Good #quotes from #thebadguy.
Just finished #Andor
Whether you are a #StarWars fan or not, this is TV at its finest
Acting, Writing, Plot - Amazing! And the parallels to what is going on in the world now hits hard
I put S1 > S2 (only b/c it had to fit 4 seasons in 1)
Fav Characters (besides them all): Luthen, BEE, Mon, Kleya
Whether you are a #StarWars fan or not, this is TV at its finest
Acting, Writing, Plot - Amazing! And the parallels to what is going on in the world now hits hard
I put S1 > S2 (only b/c it had to fit 4 seasons in 1)
Fav Characters (besides them all): Luthen, BEE, Mon, Kleya
June 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
A little surprised it took this long, but still enjoying it nonetheless.
June 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
A little surprised it took this long, but still enjoying it nonetheless.
"Stay until your love is ...
Alive and kicking
Stay 'til your love is
Until your love is
alive "
#SimpleMinds
#AliveandKicking
#80s
good #music from #thebadguy
Alive and kicking
Stay 'til your love is
Until your love is
alive "
#SimpleMinds
#AliveandKicking
#80s
good #music from #thebadguy
Simple Minds - Alive And Kicking
YouTube video by SimpleMindsVEVO
youtu.be
May 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"Stay until your love is ...
Alive and kicking
Stay 'til your love is
Until your love is
alive "
#SimpleMinds
#AliveandKicking
#80s
good #music from #thebadguy
Alive and kicking
Stay 'til your love is
Until your love is
alive "
#SimpleMinds
#AliveandKicking
#80s
good #music from #thebadguy
Pretty sad ... and down right scary.
Education has been "disrupted," all right https://gizmodo.com/its-breathtaking-how-fast-ai-is-screwing-up-the-education-system-2000603100
It's Breathtaking How Fast AI Is Screwing Up the Education System
Thanks to a new breed of chatbots, American stupidity is escalating at an advanced pace.
gizmodo.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Pretty sad ... and down right scary.
"One of the first things taught in introductory statistics textbooks is that correlation is not causation.
It is also one of the first things forgotten."
- Thomas Sowell
Good #quotes from #thebadguy
It is also one of the first things forgotten."
- Thomas Sowell
Good #quotes from #thebadguy
May 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
"One of the first things taught in introductory statistics textbooks is that correlation is not causation.
It is also one of the first things forgotten."
- Thomas Sowell
Good #quotes from #thebadguy
It is also one of the first things forgotten."
- Thomas Sowell
Good #quotes from #thebadguy
Love #Superman
Been a fan since I saw the Donner films as a kid
I even enjoyed the uneven Superman Returns & Man of Steel, but overall I felt burned by the Snyderverse
But I have hope again
@jamesgunn.bsky.social seems to be checking all the right boxes, and I cannot wait for this one
#LookUp
Been a fan since I saw the Donner films as a kid
I even enjoyed the uneven Superman Returns & Man of Steel, but overall I felt burned by the Snyderverse
But I have hope again
@jamesgunn.bsky.social seems to be checking all the right boxes, and I cannot wait for this one
#LookUp
Superman | Official Trailer | DC
YouTube video by DC
youtu.be
May 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Love #Superman
Been a fan since I saw the Donner films as a kid
I even enjoyed the uneven Superman Returns & Man of Steel, but overall I felt burned by the Snyderverse
But I have hope again
@jamesgunn.bsky.social seems to be checking all the right boxes, and I cannot wait for this one
#LookUp
Been a fan since I saw the Donner films as a kid
I even enjoyed the uneven Superman Returns & Man of Steel, but overall I felt burned by the Snyderverse
But I have hope again
@jamesgunn.bsky.social seems to be checking all the right boxes, and I cannot wait for this one
#LookUp
🎵 Just like an animal I protect my pride
When I'm too bruised to fight
And even when I'm wrong I tend to think I'm right
Well I'm bored of the game
And too tired to rage 🎵
** .. feels like a Coming Of Age .. **
Where are my #FosterThePeople fans on #BlueSky?
#lyrics / good #music from #thebadguy
When I'm too bruised to fight
And even when I'm wrong I tend to think I'm right
Well I'm bored of the game
And too tired to rage 🎵
** .. feels like a Coming Of Age .. **
Where are my #FosterThePeople fans on #BlueSky?
#lyrics / good #music from #thebadguy
Coming of Age
YouTube video by Foster the People - Topic
youtu.be
May 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
🎵 Just like an animal I protect my pride
When I'm too bruised to fight
And even when I'm wrong I tend to think I'm right
Well I'm bored of the game
And too tired to rage 🎵
** .. feels like a Coming Of Age .. **
Where are my #FosterThePeople fans on #BlueSky?
#lyrics / good #music from #thebadguy
When I'm too bruised to fight
And even when I'm wrong I tend to think I'm right
Well I'm bored of the game
And too tired to rage 🎵
** .. feels like a Coming Of Age .. **
Where are my #FosterThePeople fans on #BlueSky?
#lyrics / good #music from #thebadguy
Been on #BlueSky for 6 weeks now, so its past time l introduce myself.
This pessimistic introvert isn't as bad as the name implies.
👍: #music; #games; #sci-fi; critical thinking
👎: hypocrisy; the ignorant
I'll be posting lyrics, quotes, and random thoughts from time to time.
Thanks for having me
This pessimistic introvert isn't as bad as the name implies.
👍: #music; #games; #sci-fi; critical thinking
👎: hypocrisy; the ignorant
I'll be posting lyrics, quotes, and random thoughts from time to time.
Thanks for having me
May 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
"Tell people there's an invisible man in the sky who created the universe, and the vast majority will believe you. Tell them the paint is wet, and they have to touch it to be sure."
- George Carlin
Good #quotes from #thebadguy.
- George Carlin
Good #quotes from #thebadguy.
May 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"Tell people there's an invisible man in the sky who created the universe, and the vast majority will believe you. Tell them the paint is wet, and they have to touch it to be sure."
- George Carlin
Good #quotes from #thebadguy.
- George Carlin
Good #quotes from #thebadguy.
Sang to this classic on the #radio during the morning commute.
🎵 So near, so far away
We pass each other by 'cause we don't know what to say
It's so clear, I'm sorry to say
But if you want to win, you gotta learn how to play
Head Games 🎵
#Foreigner
#HeadGames
#lyrics
Good #music from #thebadguy
🎵 So near, so far away
We pass each other by 'cause we don't know what to say
It's so clear, I'm sorry to say
But if you want to win, you gotta learn how to play
Head Games 🎵
#Foreigner
#HeadGames
#lyrics
Good #music from #thebadguy
Foreigner - Head Games (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by RHINO
youtu.be
May 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Sang to this classic on the #radio during the morning commute.
🎵 So near, so far away
We pass each other by 'cause we don't know what to say
It's so clear, I'm sorry to say
But if you want to win, you gotta learn how to play
Head Games 🎵
#Foreigner
#HeadGames
#lyrics
Good #music from #thebadguy
🎵 So near, so far away
We pass each other by 'cause we don't know what to say
It's so clear, I'm sorry to say
But if you want to win, you gotta learn how to play
Head Games 🎵
#Foreigner
#HeadGames
#lyrics
Good #music from #thebadguy
Recently finished all 3 seasons of #TheWhiteLotus.
While it's not the type of show I usually seek out, I'm so glad I did. It totally lived up to the hype! Kudos to all involved.
What season do fans like best?
For me it's 2 > 1 > 3 (but all are great)
And favorite character?
The GOAT: #Armond !!
While it's not the type of show I usually seek out, I'm so glad I did. It totally lived up to the hype! Kudos to all involved.
What season do fans like best?
For me it's 2 > 1 > 3 (but all are great)
And favorite character?
The GOAT: #Armond !!
a blurred image of a person with the words please enjoy behind them
ALT: a blurred image of a person with the words please enjoy behind them
media.tenor.com
April 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Recently finished all 3 seasons of #TheWhiteLotus.
While it's not the type of show I usually seek out, I'm so glad I did. It totally lived up to the hype! Kudos to all involved.
What season do fans like best?
For me it's 2 > 1 > 3 (but all are great)
And favorite character?
The GOAT: #Armond !!
While it's not the type of show I usually seek out, I'm so glad I did. It totally lived up to the hype! Kudos to all involved.
What season do fans like best?
For me it's 2 > 1 > 3 (but all are great)
And favorite character?
The GOAT: #Armond !!
Way to go #Canada!
We can add 'Electing Leaders' to the ever growing list of things they do better than their southern neighbors.
Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the entire country. You give me hope. Thank you!
#ElbowsUp #CanadaStrong #OCanada
🇨🇦 Forever proud. 🇨🇦
We can add 'Electing Leaders' to the ever growing list of things they do better than their southern neighbors.
Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the entire country. You give me hope. Thank you!
#ElbowsUp #CanadaStrong #OCanada
🇨🇦 Forever proud. 🇨🇦
Canada election 2025 results in charts
Early results suggest the Liberal Party will win enough seats in the House of Commons to form a government.
www.bbc.com
April 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Way to go #Canada!
We can add 'Electing Leaders' to the ever growing list of things they do better than their southern neighbors.
Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the entire country. You give me hope. Thank you!
#ElbowsUp #CanadaStrong #OCanada
🇨🇦 Forever proud. 🇨🇦
We can add 'Electing Leaders' to the ever growing list of things they do better than their southern neighbors.
Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the entire country. You give me hope. Thank you!
#ElbowsUp #CanadaStrong #OCanada
🇨🇦 Forever proud. 🇨🇦
Is it surprising that the same country that elected the current administration, is on pace to see the return of a disease once declared eradicated?
Nope.
Nope.
April 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Is it surprising that the same country that elected the current administration, is on pace to see the return of a disease once declared eradicated?
Nope.
Nope.
Any #TableTop fans out there?
The format was perfect, Wil was an amazing host/teacher, and the guests were always great.
I still hope for a revival/reunion one day with @wilwheaton.net and @felicia.day.
So many #games sit on my shelf now because of that show.
Whats your fav episode / #boardgame?
The format was perfect, Wil was an amazing host/teacher, and the guests were always great.
I still hope for a revival/reunion one day with @wilwheaton.net and @felicia.day.
So many #games sit on my shelf now because of that show.
Whats your fav episode / #boardgame?
The Resistance: Felicia Day, Allison Scagliotti, Ashley Clements, and Amy Okuda on TableTop SE2E02
YouTube video by Geek & Sundry
youtu.be
April 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Any #TableTop fans out there?
The format was perfect, Wil was an amazing host/teacher, and the guests were always great.
I still hope for a revival/reunion one day with @wilwheaton.net and @felicia.day.
So many #games sit on my shelf now because of that show.
Whats your fav episode / #boardgame?
The format was perfect, Wil was an amazing host/teacher, and the guests were always great.
I still hope for a revival/reunion one day with @wilwheaton.net and @felicia.day.
So many #games sit on my shelf now because of that show.
Whats your fav episode / #boardgame?
Yes! It's not like this is the 21st century, and we have more efficient and cleaner sources of energy or anything.
And why not ditch these smartphones and bring back the telegraph too! Let's be consistent with our backwards focused policies right?
The #GoldenAge is coming. Can't wait. 😱
And why not ditch these smartphones and bring back the telegraph too! Let's be consistent with our backwards focused policies right?
The #GoldenAge is coming. Can't wait. 😱
US President Donald Trump will sign executive orders aiming to boost coal production, a senior White House official and two sources told Reuters, in his latest action that runs counter to global efforts to curb carbon emissions reut.rs/3XPD3DB
Trump set to sign executive orders to boost US coal
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign executive orders on Tuesday aiming to boost coal production, a senior White House official and two sources told Reuters, in his latest action that runs counter to global efforts to curb carbon emissions.
reut.rs
April 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Yes! It's not like this is the 21st century, and we have more efficient and cleaner sources of energy or anything.
And why not ditch these smartphones and bring back the telegraph too! Let's be consistent with our backwards focused policies right?
The #GoldenAge is coming. Can't wait. 😱
And why not ditch these smartphones and bring back the telegraph too! Let's be consistent with our backwards focused policies right?
The #GoldenAge is coming. Can't wait. 😱