Chris Andersen
@bodhidrop.bsky.social
Music (Punk, Jazz, Garage, Funk n Soul, Psych, Folk, Blues). Dad. Husband. Commie. History (Paleo, European, Revolutionary movements). Optimistic Curmudgeon. Fumbling Buddhist. Living in Hamilton, Canada.
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toy company CEOs: "at long last, we have created the Sinister Talking Doll Factory from the acclaimed movie 'Don't Create the Sinister Talking Doll Factory'"
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AI-Powered Toys Caught Telling 5-Year-Olds How to Find Knives and Start Fires With Matches
AI-powered toys are flying off the shelves -- but they're engaging in horrifically inappropriate conversations with children.
futurism.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
toy company CEOs: "at long last, we have created the Sinister Talking Doll Factory from the acclaimed movie 'Don't Create the Sinister Talking Doll Factory'"
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In photos: The ongoing Nakba of Jenin refugee camp mondoweiss.net/2025/11/in-p...
In photos: The ongoing Nakba of Jenin refugee camp
Jenin refugee camp was completely emptied of its residents during Israel’s ethnic cleansing operation earlier this year. These are photos of life in the camp before its most recent Nakba.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
In photos: The ongoing Nakba of Jenin refugee camp mondoweiss.net/2025/11/in-p...
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
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“Google wanted to ‘not be evil’ back in the day. Well, they're evil now.”
DON’T BE EVIL is the lowest unachieved corporate aspiration in history. But was it ever really an aspiration? More like cynical commentary on the very notion of morality. You can’t be evil if you don’t recognize its existence
DON’T BE EVIL is the lowest unachieved corporate aspiration in history. But was it ever really an aspiration? More like cynical commentary on the very notion of morality. You can’t be evil if you don’t recognize its existence
Google Has Chosen a Side in Trump's Mass Deportation Effort
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable gr...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
“Google wanted to ‘not be evil’ back in the day. Well, they're evil now.”
DON’T BE EVIL is the lowest unachieved corporate aspiration in history. But was it ever really an aspiration? More like cynical commentary on the very notion of morality. You can’t be evil if you don’t recognize its existence
DON’T BE EVIL is the lowest unachieved corporate aspiration in history. But was it ever really an aspiration? More like cynical commentary on the very notion of morality. You can’t be evil if you don’t recognize its existence
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The headline writer guards the establishment's approved discourse. However slanted and misleading the article may be, it might contain some disturbing and thought provoking content. To reduce the risks this poses, the headline sedates you before you read any further.
November 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The headline writer guards the establishment's approved discourse. However slanted and misleading the article may be, it might contain some disturbing and thought provoking content. To reduce the risks this poses, the headline sedates you before you read any further.
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Dozens of athletes have joined rights groups in calling for the UEFA to suspend Israel due to rights abuses against Palestinians aje.io/dqkkar
More than 70 athletes call on UEFA to ban Israel over rights abuses
Paul Pogba and Hakim Ziyech join letter saying that venues should not welcome 'a regime that commits genocide'.
aje.io
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Dozens of athletes have joined rights groups in calling for the UEFA to suspend Israel due to rights abuses against Palestinians aje.io/dqkkar
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Indigenous protesters force way into Cop30 climate summit
Indigenous protesters force way into Cop30 climate summit
Indigenous protesters force way into Cop30 climate summit
www.independent.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Indigenous protesters force way into Cop30 climate summit
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HELLO the "israeli" government is passing a bill that allows them to execute "terrorists" in prison.
they see EVERY PALESTINIAN or brown person as a "terrorist"
they are going to round people up, put them in camps and kill them.
we need to be louder about this.
they see EVERY PALESTINIAN or brown person as a "terrorist"
they are going to round people up, put them in camps and kill them.
we need to be louder about this.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
HELLO the "israeli" government is passing a bill that allows them to execute "terrorists" in prison.
they see EVERY PALESTINIAN or brown person as a "terrorist"
they are going to round people up, put them in camps and kill them.
we need to be louder about this.
they see EVERY PALESTINIAN or brown person as a "terrorist"
they are going to round people up, put them in camps and kill them.
we need to be louder about this.
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Rhymes with Berlusconi
My most controversial starter pack yet... a collection of people who pronounce scone as scone and not scone
November 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Rhymes with Berlusconi
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If you follow the money and examine the political alliances that are at work, the truth of this statement is inescapable. #Israel #Colonialism
November 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
If you follow the money and examine the political alliances that are at work, the truth of this statement is inescapable. #Israel #Colonialism
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“Israeli soldiers have described a free-for-all in Gaza and a breakdown in norms and legal constraints, with civilians killed at the whim of individual officers.”
The stories will get worse over time as censorship erodes. But we knew and didn’t stop it.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
The stories will get worse over time as censorship erodes. But we knew and didn’t stop it.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
“Israeli soldiers have described a free-for-all in Gaza and a breakdown in norms and legal constraints, with civilians killed at the whim of individual officers.”
The stories will get worse over time as censorship erodes. But we knew and didn’t stop it.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
The stories will get worse over time as censorship erodes. But we knew and didn’t stop it.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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This is disappointing...but we can regain #measles elimination status once transmission associated with the current outbreak is interrupted for at least 12 months.
Make sure you/your family are vaccinated! Information from NS Health: www.nshealth.ca/publi.../inf...
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Make sure you/your family are vaccinated! Information from NS Health: www.nshealth.ca/publi.../inf...
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
Statement from the Public Health Agency of Canada on Canada’s Measles Elimination Status
Following over 12 months of transmission across the country, PAHO confirms Canada's loss of measles elimination status. We are coordinating efforts with provinces and territories to restore the status...
www.canada.ca
November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This is disappointing...but we can regain #measles elimination status once transmission associated with the current outbreak is interrupted for at least 12 months.
Make sure you/your family are vaccinated! Information from NS Health: www.nshealth.ca/publi.../inf...
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
Make sure you/your family are vaccinated! Information from NS Health: www.nshealth.ca/publi.../inf...
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
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I would say this is how every Democrat should be talking but pretty much every Democrat is on board with the imperial project so
November 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I would say this is how every Democrat should be talking but pretty much every Democrat is on board with the imperial project so
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Lawyer "I love trad blues! I collect vintage guitars..." Next time I'm in NYC, have to hit The Met!
Did you know the Metropolitan Museum of Art has a whole section of guitars? Some of the older ones are too wild for me to narrow down into one picture and a little alt text. Here's one:
Attributed to Giacomo (Jacob) Ertel - Guitar - Italian - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.
www.metmuseum.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Lawyer "I love trad blues! I collect vintage guitars..." Next time I'm in NYC, have to hit The Met!
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In german the fascists and liberals were responsible for putting the communists and trade unionists in the concentration camps in 1933. American liberals are the most dangerous thing in the western hemisphere the fox. The wolf in sheep's clothing. The good nazis.
In german the fascists and liberals were responsible for putting the communists and trade unionists in the concentration camps in 1933. American liberals are the most dangerous thing in the western hemisphere the fox. The wolf in sheep's clothing. The good nazis.
How Social Democrats Betrayed the German Revolution
YouTube video by Bes D. Marx
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November 9, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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In german the fascists and liberals were responsible for putting the communists and trade unionists in the concentration camps in 1933. American liberals are the most dangerous thing in the western hemisphere the fox. The wolf in sheep's clothing. The good nazis.
In german the fascists and liberals were responsible for putting the communists and trade unionists in the concentration camps in 1933. American liberals are the most dangerous thing in the western hemisphere the fox. The wolf in sheep's clothing. The good nazis.
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With a few dozen students, teachers, and other education workers at Hamilton city hall rallying in defence of public education and against Ontario’s Bill 33. #onpoli
November 8, 2025 at 10:17 PM
With a few dozen students, teachers, and other education workers at Hamilton city hall rallying in defence of public education and against Ontario’s Bill 33. #onpoli
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As the homes of Gaza’s families lie in ruins, its farmlands and water supply now pose lethal risks.
Gaza’s water turns deadly as Israel’s genocide leaves toxic aftermath
As the homes of Gaza’s families lie in ruins, its farmlands and water supply now pose lethal risks.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
As the homes of Gaza’s families lie in ruins, its farmlands and water supply now pose lethal risks.
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NEW: Inside the Biden administration debates in late 2024 that could have changed the course of the Gaza war
-top intel official sought to cut support for Israel but Brett McGurk pushed back
-talk of "very likely" US liability
-Blinken spoke of "ethnic cleansing"
www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-...
-top intel official sought to cut support for Israel but Brett McGurk pushed back
-talk of "very likely" US liability
-Blinken spoke of "ethnic cleansing"
www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-...
Biden Discussed Potential Israeli War Crimes In Gaza. He Kicked The Can To Trump.
New intelligence shocked officials in late 2024, spurring heightened fear of U.S. liability, HuffPost has learned. The period saw Secretary of State Antony Blinken ask if Israel’s actions constituted ...
www.huffpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
NEW: Inside the Biden administration debates in late 2024 that could have changed the course of the Gaza war
-top intel official sought to cut support for Israel but Brett McGurk pushed back
-talk of "very likely" US liability
-Blinken spoke of "ethnic cleansing"
www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-...
-top intel official sought to cut support for Israel but Brett McGurk pushed back
-talk of "very likely" US liability
-Blinken spoke of "ethnic cleansing"
www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-...
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Snow!
2 to 10 cm of snow is possible for Hamilton this Sunday.
"Installation of winter tires should be considered prior to Sunday." #HamOnt #yhmwx
weather.gc.ca/en/location/...
2 to 10 cm of snow is possible for Hamilton this Sunday.
"Installation of winter tires should be considered prior to Sunday." #HamOnt #yhmwx
weather.gc.ca/en/location/...
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Snow!
2 to 10 cm of snow is possible for Hamilton this Sunday.
"Installation of winter tires should be considered prior to Sunday." #HamOnt #yhmwx
weather.gc.ca/en/location/...
2 to 10 cm of snow is possible for Hamilton this Sunday.
"Installation of winter tires should be considered prior to Sunday." #HamOnt #yhmwx
weather.gc.ca/en/location/...
If you've never indulged, do yourself a favour and check out some music by the late great Doug Sahm. There's a great Thanksgiving "allstar" gig featuring Sahm, Garcia, others in my comment. Choice stuff !
Remembering Doug Sahm, born on this day in 1941.
"Hank Williams’ very last performance in this life was at the Skyline Club in Austin, Texas in December 1953. On stage with him was an unusual figure; the 11-year-old Douglas Wayne Sahm—a prodigy who had made his radio debut at the age of five..."
"Hank Williams’ very last performance in this life was at the Skyline Club in Austin, Texas in December 1953. On stage with him was an unusual figure; the 11-year-old Douglas Wayne Sahm—a prodigy who had made his radio debut at the age of five..."
Graded on a Curve: <br>Doug Sahm and Band, <br><em>Doug Sahm and Band</em> - The Vinyl District
Remembering Doug Sahm, born on this day in 1941. —Ed.
Hank Williams’ very last performance in this life was at the Skyline Club in Austin, Texas in December 1953. On stage with him was an unusual fig...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
If you've never indulged, do yourself a favour and check out some music by the late great Doug Sahm. There's a great Thanksgiving "allstar" gig featuring Sahm, Garcia, others in my comment. Choice stuff !
I recognize that name ! Wanted to actually hear Stan Hubbs for 30+ yrs ! Wild yet introspective stuff. Numerogroup is putting his corpus out Jan '26. Those into psychedelia , the avant guard and "outsider music" would do well to check this out ! www.limitedadditionrecords.com/collections/...
Stan Hubbs - Crystal
Pre-Order Item. Release Date Subject to Change.Label: Numero GroupRelease Date: 16th January 2026 What is this thing? Look at the cover and the fact it's out on Numero Group and I'm thinking it's a lo...
www.limitedadditionrecords.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:18 AM
I recognize that name ! Wanted to actually hear Stan Hubbs for 30+ yrs ! Wild yet introspective stuff. Numerogroup is putting his corpus out Jan '26. Those into psychedelia , the avant guard and "outsider music" would do well to check this out ! www.limitedadditionrecords.com/collections/...
New live Husker Du music from 1985, released by the fine folks at Numero Group.
"On November 7, Numero Group releases the 4LP live set 1985: The Miracle Year, which posits the smack-dab middle of the ’80s as the band’s peak in terms of productivity, execution, and songwriting acumen. Soaking up the 43 songs, it’s impossible to argue..."
Graded on a Curve: Hüsker Dü, <br><em>1985: The Miracle Year</em> - The Vinyl District
In late-’70s Minneapolis, guitarist Bob Mould, drummer Grant Hart, and bassist Greg Norton came together to form one of the great trios in rock music’s long history. Burning bright for most of the ens...
www.thevinyldistrict.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
New live Husker Du music from 1985, released by the fine folks at Numero Group.
Illustration in kids books should return to this sort of thing. #GuyFawkesNight #KitLit
From 'James I and the Gunpowder Plot’l' (1967) published by Ladybird Books
Art by John Kenney #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight #WyrdWednesday 🔥 🎆
Art by John Kenney #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight #WyrdWednesday 🔥 🎆
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Illustration in kids books should return to this sort of thing. #GuyFawkesNight #KitLit