Aaron Lisec
@aml61.bsky.social
lover of dogs, socialism, archives, history, Chicago, southern Illinois, Bach, Muddy Waters, mid-century modern and brutalism
Richard Hunt’s Eagle Columns sculpture on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago, honoring Illinois Governor John Peter Altgeld. #OTD in 1893 Altgeld issued his memorable pardon of the remaining Haymarket prisoners.
June 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Richard Hunt’s Eagle Columns sculpture on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago, honoring Illinois Governor John Peter Altgeld. #OTD in 1893 Altgeld issued his memorable pardon of the remaining Haymarket prisoners.
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all i want is to one day own a modest sized home in a walkable neighborhood and raise money for shelter animals. wear an outfit i like, walk to the grocery store, buy some nectarines, feed cats, and live in peace. just don't understand why achieving this is so hard
June 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
all i want is to one day own a modest sized home in a walkable neighborhood and raise money for shelter animals. wear an outfit i like, walk to the grocery store, buy some nectarines, feed cats, and live in peace. just don't understand why achieving this is so hard
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In the end, probably just cooler to have Marilyn Monroe sing you Happy Birthday
June 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM
In the end, probably just cooler to have Marilyn Monroe sing you Happy Birthday
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An advance look at “On Parade,” David Plunkert’s cover for next week's issue. #NewYorkerCovers
June 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
An advance look at “On Parade,” David Plunkert’s cover for next week's issue. #NewYorkerCovers
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Coyote pups at Graceland Cemetery!
June 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Coyote pups at Graceland Cemetery!
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In the next civil war, "the dividing line will not be Mason and Dixon, but between patriotism and intelligence on the one side, and superstition, ambition, and ignorance on the other." - Ulysses S. Grant, 1875
June 11, 2025 at 3:10 AM
In the next civil war, "the dividing line will not be Mason and Dixon, but between patriotism and intelligence on the one side, and superstition, ambition, and ignorance on the other." - Ulysses S. Grant, 1875
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Counterpoint: Robert E. Lee was a treasonous loser who gladly slaughtered his fellow Americans in defense of slavery while being a mildly above average military tactician.
He should’ve been hanged in Lexington.
He should’ve been hanged in Lexington.
June 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Counterpoint: Robert E. Lee was a treasonous loser who gladly slaughtered his fellow Americans in defense of slavery while being a mildly above average military tactician.
He should’ve been hanged in Lexington.
He should’ve been hanged in Lexington.
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The fact that a term such as “reverse discrimination” exists is an admission that gives away the whole game: Even they are defining the normal discrimination as being against people who aren’t white and straight.
June 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The fact that a term such as “reverse discrimination” exists is an admission that gives away the whole game: Even they are defining the normal discrimination as being against people who aren’t white and straight.
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GOP Sen. Joni Ernst responds to voters saying that cutting Medicaid will kill them: “Well, we all are going to die.”
May 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst responds to voters saying that cutting Medicaid will kill them: “Well, we all are going to die.”
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The current budget bill is an atrocity and out-of-touch leaders like Chuck Schumer laid the groundwork by voting for the CR.
Appeasement and complicity do not work. When you bend the knee, they’ll break your leg.
Appeasement and complicity do not work. When you bend the knee, they’ll break your leg.
May 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The current budget bill is an atrocity and out-of-touch leaders like Chuck Schumer laid the groundwork by voting for the CR.
Appeasement and complicity do not work. When you bend the knee, they’ll break your leg.
Appeasement and complicity do not work. When you bend the knee, they’ll break your leg.
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Springsteen's "Born in the USA" album, all about factories closing, came out in 1984, closer to the end of WWII than to today.
The time we've been lamenting the end of the postwar dream of middle-class men making a living working in factories has now lasted longer than that brief dream ever did.
The time we've been lamenting the end of the postwar dream of middle-class men making a living working in factories has now lasted longer than that brief dream ever did.
May 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Springsteen's "Born in the USA" album, all about factories closing, came out in 1984, closer to the end of WWII than to today.
The time we've been lamenting the end of the postwar dream of middle-class men making a living working in factories has now lasted longer than that brief dream ever did.
The time we've been lamenting the end of the postwar dream of middle-class men making a living working in factories has now lasted longer than that brief dream ever did.
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If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
May 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
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Sir, this is a Wendy’s
May 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Sir, this is a Wendy’s
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It’s strange to hear our government cite the English Court of Chancery as a reason why one judge shouldn’t be able to issue a nationwide injunction. America has no king, we fixed that a long time ago.
May 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
It’s strange to hear our government cite the English Court of Chancery as a reason why one judge shouldn’t be able to issue a nationwide injunction. America has no king, we fixed that a long time ago.
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There's always a tweet.
May 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
There's always a tweet.
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I never get tired of this.
May 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I never get tired of this.
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Strains bounds of propriety?
Strains…bounds…of…proprietary?
Am I having a stroke?
What is happening?
Strains…bounds…of…proprietary?
Am I having a stroke?
What is happening?
May 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Strains bounds of propriety?
Strains…bounds…of…proprietary?
Am I having a stroke?
What is happening?
Strains…bounds…of…proprietary?
Am I having a stroke?
What is happening?
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This is still part of the Constitution, FYI: "[N]o Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust... shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State."
May 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This is still part of the Constitution, FYI: "[N]o Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust... shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State."
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Historical societies and other institutions take note. It's important to inform the communities that you serve of just how the cutting of federal funds will impact services and ongoing projects. cc: @filsonhistorical.bsky.social 🗃️
May 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Historical societies and other institutions take note. It's important to inform the communities that you serve of just how the cutting of federal funds will impact services and ongoing projects. cc: @filsonhistorical.bsky.social 🗃️
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You know that Twilight Zone episode where the kid has amazing psychic powers and can make people disappear with his mind and the entire town is hostage to him and has to cater to his every whim? That’s us right now.
May 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
You know that Twilight Zone episode where the kid has amazing psychic powers and can make people disappear with his mind and the entire town is hostage to him and has to cater to his every whim? That’s us right now.
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Richard John Smith as Obi in Three-Fingered Jack, artist unknown, 1819, 📸 by Gregory Shamus
May 2, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Richard John Smith as Obi in Three-Fingered Jack, artist unknown, 1819, 📸 by Gregory Shamus
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Worst 100 days since William Henry Harrison.
April 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Worst 100 days since William Henry Harrison.
