Ben D
@bfd66.bsky.social
Progressive Texan. Verde hasta la muerte.
Let's be clear. Texas is pretty much everything, so folks can always cherry pick to fit their agenda. That said, our current elected GOP leaders are truly despicable.
November 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Let's be clear. Texas is pretty much everything, so folks can always cherry pick to fit their agenda. That said, our current elected GOP leaders are truly despicable.
Call out racist propaganda to anyone you know who appears susceptible to it. This latest screed has all the elements.
November 28, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Call out racist propaganda to anyone you know who appears susceptible to it. This latest screed has all the elements.
From Goth Prom to Square Dance Lessons. Brazil Day to a Japan Festival. The Wizard of Dogz to Skunkfest. And John Cleese, too. The bulletin board at the local sub shop is a treasure.
September 25, 2025 at 3:37 AM
From Goth Prom to Square Dance Lessons. Brazil Day to a Japan Festival. The Wizard of Dogz to Skunkfest. And John Cleese, too. The bulletin board at the local sub shop is a treasure.
And don't overlook the contribution of our newest signing as reported by the AP: Marius Hoibraten!
September 22, 2025 at 3:52 AM
And don't overlook the contribution of our newest signing as reported by the AP: Marius Hoibraten!
The Resistance has a gender. We all need to follow their lead in how we stand up in this moment for what is morally, ethically, legally, and politically just. The only thing at stake is our country and future.
February 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Resistance has a gender. We all need to follow their lead in how we stand up in this moment for what is morally, ethically, legally, and politically just. The only thing at stake is our country and future.
My beloved Austin, TX on Feb 1, 2025. Tens of thousands enjoying the parks, trails, lakes, cafes, sun, and each other. Real human interactions. Bonding. Society. Not angry, cynical, hateful, or scared. Constantly attacked by those who are. We remain ever welcoming, enlightened, and joyful. Unbowed.
February 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
My beloved Austin, TX on Feb 1, 2025. Tens of thousands enjoying the parks, trails, lakes, cafes, sun, and each other. Real human interactions. Bonding. Society. Not angry, cynical, hateful, or scared. Constantly attacked by those who are. We remain ever welcoming, enlightened, and joyful. Unbowed.
Exactly. By going along, we're desecrating the sacrifices of our predecessors to make this a more perfect union, plus trashing our own climate, economy, civil society, and daily lives today. He is a sociopathic, criminal grifter. For each individual US citizen, what you do now defines you forever.
January 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Exactly. By going along, we're desecrating the sacrifices of our predecessors to make this a more perfect union, plus trashing our own climate, economy, civil society, and daily lives today. He is a sociopathic, criminal grifter. For each individual US citizen, what you do now defines you forever.
Wake up, America! Racists, tech oligarchs, and literal Nazis are partnering with the sociopathic criminal grifter to whom we have handed over our country. They are desecrating the sacrifices and progress that our predecessors made to give us a more perfect union. What you do now defines you forever.
January 26, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Wake up, America! Racists, tech oligarchs, and literal Nazis are partnering with the sociopathic criminal grifter to whom we have handed over our country. They are desecrating the sacrifices and progress that our predecessors made to give us a more perfect union. What you do now defines you forever.
You tell me who's stronger.
January 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
You tell me who's stronger.
At least Strangelove knew it was inappropriate.
January 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
At least Strangelove knew it was inappropriate.
Food labeling in Mexico is light years ahead of the US. Big Ag and the processed food giants would never allow the US government to clearly inform consumers.
January 1, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Food labeling in Mexico is light years ahead of the US. Big Ag and the processed food giants would never allow the US government to clearly inform consumers.
Preparing to lower the flag on Christmas Day. View from El Balcon de Zocalo.
December 26, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Preparing to lower the flag on Christmas Day. View from El Balcon de Zocalo.
Christmas week vibe at the Zocalo in CDMX. Sound on.
December 24, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Christmas week vibe at the Zocalo in CDMX. Sound on.
Show me another person with Karol G and the Mountain Goats in their top 3.
December 14, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Show me another person with Karol G and the Mountain Goats in their top 3.
It's time. America's worst performing professional sports city brings its futility to MLS. That said, I do love San Diego.
December 11, 2024 at 3:38 AM
It's time. America's worst performing professional sports city brings its futility to MLS. That said, I do love San Diego.
"Nothing has ever been more insupportable for man and human society than freedom. Man is tormented by no greater anxiety than to find someone quickly to whom he can hand over that gift of freedom..."
- Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Fyodor Dostoevsky
December 4, 2024 at 5:09 AM
"Nothing has ever been more insupportable for man and human society than freedom. Man is tormented by no greater anxiety than to find someone quickly to whom he can hand over that gift of freedom..."
- Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Fyodor Dostoevsky
"I have come to value liberated minds as the supreme good of life on earth." - J. Frank Dobie
December 4, 2024 at 4:49 AM
"I have come to value liberated minds as the supreme good of life on earth." - J. Frank Dobie
UT 17 TAMU 7. One game ball for the Defense. One game ball for Wisner. Let's just give them the 2 balls that Ewers coughed up in the red zone. A dub's a dub, but my lord, this should have been 31-0.
December 1, 2024 at 5:10 AM
UT 17 TAMU 7. One game ball for the Defense. One game ball for Wisner. Let's just give them the 2 balls that Ewers coughed up in the red zone. A dub's a dub, but my lord, this should have been 31-0.
Republic Tower looking really good rising up on 4th Street. Yes to office towers with balconies.
November 25, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Republic Tower looking really good rising up on 4th Street. Yes to office towers with balconies.
Glorious new pedestrian and bike bridge over Shoal Creek connecting The Grove to Shoal Creek Blvd.
November 25, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Glorious new pedestrian and bike bridge over Shoal Creek connecting The Grove to Shoal Creek Blvd.