Rick O'Connell
@blacktiecarguy.bsky.social
Builder/Rescuer/Driver of companies, charities & old race cars. Cowboy who’s been out ridin’ fences for so long now but still eatin’ a 🌱 based diet. Never knowingly underdressed.
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Watching a western tonight.
This should be the motto for all Democrats:
“Remember when things look bad & it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean. I mean plumb, mad-dog mean. ‘Cause if you lose your head & you give up then you neither live nor win. That's just the way it is”
This should be the motto for all Democrats:
“Remember when things look bad & it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean. I mean plumb, mad-dog mean. ‘Cause if you lose your head & you give up then you neither live nor win. That's just the way it is”
May 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Watching a western tonight.
This should be the motto for all Democrats:
“Remember when things look bad & it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean. I mean plumb, mad-dog mean. ‘Cause if you lose your head & you give up then you neither live nor win. That's just the way it is”
This should be the motto for all Democrats:
“Remember when things look bad & it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean. I mean plumb, mad-dog mean. ‘Cause if you lose your head & you give up then you neither live nor win. That's just the way it is”
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Frustrated Ja Morant on his and the team's early-season struggles: 'Go ask the coaching staff'
Blake Griffin called out Morant's effort level on the NBA on Prime broadcast.
www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/fru...
Blake Griffin called out Morant's effort level on the NBA on Prime broadcast.
www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/fru...
Frustrated Ja Morant on his and team's early-season struggles, 'Go ask the coaching staff'
Blake Griffin called out Morant's effort level on the NBA on Prime broadcast.
www.nbcsports.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Frustrated Ja Morant on his and the team's early-season struggles: 'Go ask the coaching staff'
Blake Griffin called out Morant's effort level on the NBA on Prime broadcast.
www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/fru...
Blake Griffin called out Morant's effort level on the NBA on Prime broadcast.
www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/fru...
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Ukrainian Kostiantynivka now 💔
📷Yan Dobronosov
📷Yan Dobronosov
November 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Ukrainian Kostiantynivka now 💔
📷Yan Dobronosov
📷Yan Dobronosov
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On July 14, 1789, a furious crowd of eight thousand stormed the Bastille. Only seven prisoners were inside, but the fortress stood as a symbol of the King's tyranny, the power to cage human beings without trial.
October 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
On July 14, 1789, a furious crowd of eight thousand stormed the Bastille. Only seven prisoners were inside, but the fortress stood as a symbol of the King's tyranny, the power to cage human beings without trial.
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Lawrence O'Donnell Lays Out The
Facts ! Chump and RepubliKKKans
Are Starving Children.......
Facts ! Chump and RepubliKKKans
Are Starving Children.......
October 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Lawrence O'Donnell Lays Out The
Facts ! Chump and RepubliKKKans
Are Starving Children.......
Facts ! Chump and RepubliKKKans
Are Starving Children.......
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As food insecurity intensifies, furloughed and unpaid government workers can claim a free weekly meal at Poor Richard’s restaurant for as long as the government shutdown lasts.
Colorado Springs restaurant giving out free meals for government employees during shutdown
As food insecurity intensifies, furloughed and unpaid government workers can claim a free weekly meal at Poor Richard’s restaurant for as long as the government shutdown lasts
coloradosun.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
As food insecurity intensifies, furloughed and unpaid government workers can claim a free weekly meal at Poor Richard’s restaurant for as long as the government shutdown lasts.
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Who woulda thunk the royal family has more integrity than the GOP.
The palace has announced that a formal process is underway to strip Prince Andrew of his remaining style, titles, and honours entirely following his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Guess we should just call him Andrew now.
November 1, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Who woulda thunk the royal family has more integrity than the GOP.
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GOP strategist tells Americans about to lose food assistance to make ‘better choices’
www.rawstory.com/snap-2674253...
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GOP strategist tells Americans about to lose food assistance to make ‘better choices’
Republican strategist Lindy Li on Friday told the 42 million Americans expected to lose food assistance starting Saturday that they should be “making better choices” so that they don’t have to rely on...
www.rawstory.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
GOP strategist tells Americans about to lose food assistance to make ‘better choices’
www.rawstory.com/snap-2674253...
www.rawstory.com/snap-2674253...
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November 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Notes on ‘Notes on Being a Man’, out on November 4th. 📚 Pre-order: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Notes-...
October 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Notes on ‘Notes on Being a Man’, out on November 4th. 📚 Pre-order: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Notes-...
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Electricity failing in Moscow before the blackout
October 31, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Electricity failing in Moscow before the blackout
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“Big tough guy, woahhhh, I’m a tough guy. I wear a helmet and sunglasses cause I'm so scared of people. You prick. You prick! I'll kick your f***ing ass you piece of shit."
Here's a short video of an Edison Park man confronting border patrol. You can hear others in the background. #chicago
November 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
“Big tough guy, woahhhh, I’m a tough guy. I wear a helmet and sunglasses cause I'm so scared of people. You prick. You prick! I'll kick your f***ing ass you piece of shit."
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"go to TikTok. See for yourself."
![Pop Base tweets: "Kim Kardashian said on ‘The Kardashians’ that she believes the moon landing was fake:
“They’re gonna say I’m crazy no matter what, but like, go to TikTok. See for yourself. […] There’s no gravity on the moon. Why is the flag blowing? The shoes that they have in the museum that they wore on the moon is a different print in the photos. Why are there no stars?”"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ks3gpa6ftoyaq7hmf6c4qx4c/bafkreickzwdynkak7r4lur6afktglm3gontqsq5r5c7jeewyecyd4dczla@jpeg)
October 31, 2025 at 4:25 AM
"go to TikTok. See for yourself."
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If you'd please note: the MAGA propaganda machine is simultaneously accusing "No Kings" of being an evil plot and of being privately funded, while simultaneously boasting that the destruction of the White House is a glorious plan because it is being privately funded🤷🏼♂️
October 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
If you'd please note: the MAGA propaganda machine is simultaneously accusing "No Kings" of being an evil plot and of being privately funded, while simultaneously boasting that the destruction of the White House is a glorious plan because it is being privately funded🤷🏼♂️
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From Spotify not paying artists their fair share (they pay artists the least of all streaming services) to the company promoting generated Al bands, CEO Daniel Ek's $600 million dollar investment in an Al military defense company. Spotify has given consumers plenty of reasons to walk away…
October 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
From Spotify not paying artists their fair share (they pay artists the least of all streaming services) to the company promoting generated Al bands, CEO Daniel Ek's $600 million dollar investment in an Al military defense company. Spotify has given consumers plenty of reasons to walk away…
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SGA dropped 55 points against the Pacers ‼️
The Thunder won 141-135 in double overtime.
The Thunder won 141-135 in double overtime.
October 24, 2025 at 3:08 AM
SGA dropped 55 points against the Pacers ‼️
The Thunder won 141-135 in double overtime.
The Thunder won 141-135 in double overtime.
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As millions are without work, unable to afford groceries and basic necessities, and the government is shut down—the President is building a ballroom funded by billionaires and threatening to cut off food assistance to millions of families.
That is the timeline we’re living in. Sound familiar?
That is the timeline we’re living in. Sound familiar?
October 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
As millions are without work, unable to afford groceries and basic necessities, and the government is shut down—the President is building a ballroom funded by billionaires and threatening to cut off food assistance to millions of families.
That is the timeline we’re living in. Sound familiar?
That is the timeline we’re living in. Sound familiar?
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14 days and a wake up. Let's go.
October 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
14 days and a wake up. Let's go.
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Join the movement for animal rights. Take the VEGAN PLEDGE: https://veganfta.com/vegan-pledge 🌱
Vegan Pledge
Whether you’re a long-time vegan or taking the first steps toward adopting a compassionate, animal-free diet, we all have the power to reduce animal suffering, starting with what’s on our plates!
veganfta.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Join the movement for animal rights. Take the VEGAN PLEDGE: https://veganfta.com/vegan-pledge 🌱
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Power comes with choice. Choose compassion. 🙏💔
🎥: VeganFTA with clips from thesavemovement (IG) | torontocowsave (IG)
#cows #farming #ethics #vegan #veganmovement
🎥: VeganFTA with clips from thesavemovement (IG) | torontocowsave (IG)
#cows #farming #ethics #vegan #veganmovement
October 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Power comes with choice. Choose compassion. 🙏💔
🎥: VeganFTA with clips from thesavemovement (IG) | torontocowsave (IG)
#cows #farming #ethics #vegan #veganmovement
🎥: VeganFTA with clips from thesavemovement (IG) | torontocowsave (IG)
#cows #farming #ethics #vegan #veganmovement
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Trump and Musk share a commonality of somehow being both quite clever and extremely dumb which I (and others) have found confusing.
I have a model that has been working.
I think they’re both clever guys with extremely narrow worldviews.
I have a model that has been working.
I think they’re both clever guys with extremely narrow worldviews.
October 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Trump and Musk share a commonality of somehow being both quite clever and extremely dumb which I (and others) have found confusing.
I have a model that has been working.
I think they’re both clever guys with extremely narrow worldviews.
I have a model that has been working.
I think they’re both clever guys with extremely narrow worldviews.
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American institutions don't crumble. But they can be destroyed.
October 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
American institutions don't crumble. But they can be destroyed.
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engineers everywhere pretending to “monitor the situation” while refreshing the aws status page
October 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
engineers everywhere pretending to “monitor the situation” while refreshing the aws status page
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I have two friends who are ex Mormons and they are the best of all of my friends at reaching out to hang out or do something together /and/ they almost never flake and I need this to be studied.
October 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I have two friends who are ex Mormons and they are the best of all of my friends at reaching out to hang out or do something together /and/ they almost never flake and I need this to be studied.
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Turn off your Face ID and Touch ID if you are taking your phones to the protests. Keep it in airplane mode and use encrypted apps where possible. Protect yourself.
#3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood
#3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood
October 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Turn off your Face ID and Touch ID if you are taking your phones to the protests. Keep it in airplane mode and use encrypted apps where possible. Protect yourself.
#3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood
#3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood