A Squawking Grackle
@graham12633625.bsky.social
Houston, born and raised. Diagnosed sluggish schizophrenic since 2022 possessed with delusions of reform from within the system. Meta-modernist account.
Global outlook at https://x.com/Graham12633625 (there're more international media on Twitter)
Global outlook at https://x.com/Graham12633625 (there're more international media on Twitter)
Pinned
See it's shit like this that got me labeled a communist and then the circumstances engineered to have me institutionalized and diagnosed as schizophrenic in the manner in which this happened to people like me in the Soviet Union
This shit is not a joke and it is not a game
This shit is not a joke and it is not a game
Reposted by A Squawking Grackle
We’re facing a severe blood shortage — our national blood supply has fallen by 35% over the past month.
We're in urgent need of donors to help patients who are counting on lifesaving blood. Make an appointment to donate blood: https://rdcrss.org/3NvIaX4
We're in urgent need of donors to help patients who are counting on lifesaving blood. Make an appointment to donate blood: https://rdcrss.org/3NvIaX4
January 20, 2026 at 4:08 PM
We’re facing a severe blood shortage — our national blood supply has fallen by 35% over the past month.
We're in urgent need of donors to help patients who are counting on lifesaving blood. Make an appointment to donate blood: https://rdcrss.org/3NvIaX4
We're in urgent need of donors to help patients who are counting on lifesaving blood. Make an appointment to donate blood: https://rdcrss.org/3NvIaX4
Substitute "too good" with "too entertaining", and I appreciate this read
There's a whole, wide world out there, and some people just spend 24/7 glued to news and politics
There's a whole, wide world out there, and some people just spend 24/7 glued to news and politics
Over the past 4 decades, the culture war's rise realigned American politics -- pushing working-class voters right and college grads left.
A new study offers a simple theory for why this happened: Americans' at-home entertainment options got too good. www.vox.com/politics/475...
A new study offers a simple theory for why this happened: Americans' at-home entertainment options got too good. www.vox.com/politics/475...
January 20, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Substitute "too good" with "too entertaining", and I appreciate this read
There's a whole, wide world out there, and some people just spend 24/7 glued to news and politics
There's a whole, wide world out there, and some people just spend 24/7 glued to news and politics
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
If you want to alter US politics, then, currently, you have to alter the US political parties, which means staying involved in the parties' primary process
Primary election early voting in Texas begins February 17th
If you want to alter US politics, then, currently, you have to alter the US political parties, which means staying involved in the parties' primary process
Primary election early voting in Texas begins February 17th
Texas’ party primaries shape the state’s politics. So why do so few voters participate? | Houston Public Media
Historically, Texans mostly skip voting in primary elections. That fact changes everything about who ends up being elected – from their ideology to possibly even their party.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
January 20, 2026 at 6:29 PM
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
If you want to alter US politics, then, currently, you have to alter the US political parties, which means staying involved in the parties' primary process
Primary election early voting in Texas begins February 17th
If you want to alter US politics, then, currently, you have to alter the US political parties, which means staying involved in the parties' primary process
Primary election early voting in Texas begins February 17th
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Early voting for the Texas US House 18th Congressional District begins tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21st to Tuesday, January 27th, with Election Day on Saturday, January 31st
Early voting for the Texas US House 18th Congressional District begins tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21st to Tuesday, January 27th, with Election Day on Saturday, January 31st
January 20, 2026 at 6:23 PM
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Early voting for the Texas US House 18th Congressional District begins tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21st to Tuesday, January 27th, with Election Day on Saturday, January 31st
Early voting for the Texas US House 18th Congressional District begins tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21st to Tuesday, January 27th, with Election Day on Saturday, January 31st
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Be aware: sustained, subfreezing temperatures projected for the greater Harris region for Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th
Disaster preparedness recommended by FEMA is to have two weeks of food and water on hand, in case of anything extreme
Be aware: sustained, subfreezing temperatures projected for the greater Harris region for Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th
Disaster preparedness recommended by FEMA is to have two weeks of food and water on hand, in case of anything extreme
January 20, 2026 at 5:53 PM
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Be aware: sustained, subfreezing temperatures projected for the greater Harris region for Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th
Disaster preparedness recommended by FEMA is to have two weeks of food and water on hand, in case of anything extreme
Be aware: sustained, subfreezing temperatures projected for the greater Harris region for Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th
Disaster preparedness recommended by FEMA is to have two weeks of food and water on hand, in case of anything extreme
Tickets are going on sale for Houston Public Media's News & Brews event hosted by Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Food, beer, and a complementary pint glass are provided
Tickets are $60 and can be purchased below:
www.pledgecart.org/home?campaig...
Food, beer, and a complementary pint glass are provided
Tickets are $60 and can be purchased below:
www.pledgecart.org/home?campaig...
January 20, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Tickets are going on sale for Houston Public Media's News & Brews event hosted by Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Food, beer, and a complementary pint glass are provided
Tickets are $60 and can be purchased below:
www.pledgecart.org/home?campaig...
Food, beer, and a complementary pint glass are provided
Tickets are $60 and can be purchased below:
www.pledgecart.org/home?campaig...
Houston, Harris, Texas 1/2
Ran into a march in favor of the protestors in Iran on Sunday
Pretty large demonstration
Ran into a march in favor of the protestors in Iran on Sunday
Pretty large demonstration
January 20, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Houston, Harris, Texas 1/2
Ran into a march in favor of the protestors in Iran on Sunday
Pretty large demonstration
Ran into a march in favor of the protestors in Iran on Sunday
Pretty large demonstration
Our country, the United National State of Washingtonia, is headed by an actual lunatic
January 20, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Our country, the United National State of Washingtonia, is headed by an actual lunatic
Just a heads-up, but it appears that German Cockroaches are spreading into the Harris area
I had never seen/heard of them growing up, but became aware of them online since I'm not rather fond of cockroaches and they have a tendency to infiltrate and infest like no other species
I had never seen/heard of them growing up, but became aware of them online since I'm not rather fond of cockroaches and they have a tendency to infiltrate and infest like no other species
January 20, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Just a heads-up, but it appears that German Cockroaches are spreading into the Harris area
I had never seen/heard of them growing up, but became aware of them online since I'm not rather fond of cockroaches and they have a tendency to infiltrate and infest like no other species
I had never seen/heard of them growing up, but became aware of them online since I'm not rather fond of cockroaches and they have a tendency to infiltrate and infest like no other species
MLK Jr Day, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States 2026 1/5
Attended the four hour parade for Martin Luther King Jr Day 2026, a federal Holiday since 1986, honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Attended the four hour parade for Martin Luther King Jr Day 2026, a federal Holiday since 1986, honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
January 20, 2026 at 2:27 AM
MLK Jr Day, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States 2026 1/5
Attended the four hour parade for Martin Luther King Jr Day 2026, a federal Holiday since 1986, honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Attended the four hour parade for Martin Luther King Jr Day 2026, a federal Holiday since 1986, honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/268917/...
I remember reading that Scott Adams had fallen into the Simulation Hypothesis belief system, and believed he was communicating with the "programmers" and things of that nature
I'm happy to hear this news. God works in mysterious ways, but He does love us
I remember reading that Scott Adams had fallen into the Simulation Hypothesis belief system, and believed he was communicating with the "programmers" and things of that nature
I'm happy to hear this news. God works in mysterious ways, but He does love us
Renowned Dilbert cartoonist announces intent to convert
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the “Dilbert” comic strip, said he is converting to Christianity amid his deteriorating health caused by terminal cancer.
www.catholicnewsagency.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/268917/...
I remember reading that Scott Adams had fallen into the Simulation Hypothesis belief system, and believed he was communicating with the "programmers" and things of that nature
I'm happy to hear this news. God works in mysterious ways, but He does love us
I remember reading that Scott Adams had fallen into the Simulation Hypothesis belief system, and believed he was communicating with the "programmers" and things of that nature
I'm happy to hear this news. God works in mysterious ways, but He does love us
OPEC flooding the market with oil combined with lower than expected demand is resulting in 1000s of energy sector layoffs, which, naturally, impacts Harris County and the rest of the East Texas region
Further reading:
blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/...
Further reading:
blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/...
January 12, 2026 at 9:53 PM
OPEC flooding the market with oil combined with lower than expected demand is resulting in 1000s of energy sector layoffs, which, naturally, impacts Harris County and the rest of the East Texas region
Further reading:
blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/...
Further reading:
blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/...
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/lgb...
Pride is being moved to June 6th to avoid conflicts with the World Cup
Pride is being moved to June 6th to avoid conflicts with the World Cup
Pride Houston 365 bumps up its 2026 parade and festival because of World Cup | Houston Public Media
The LGBTQ+ Pride organization says this is the first time in its 48 years that the parade will kick off Pride Month instead of being held toward the end of June.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
January 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/lgb...
Pride is being moved to June 6th to avoid conflicts with the World Cup
Pride is being moved to June 6th to avoid conflicts with the World Cup
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/edu...
Be sure to report your professors for wrong-think moving forward~
Be sure to report your professors for wrong-think moving forward~
Texas launches website for complaints against state colleges, universities | Houston Public Media
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman has opened a new website where people can report alleged violations of state law in colleges and universities.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
January 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/edu...
Be sure to report your professors for wrong-think moving forward~
Be sure to report your professors for wrong-think moving forward~
Avery Island, Iberia Parish, Louisiana 1/8
While in Louisiana, I stopped at Avery Island, where Tabasco hot sauce is produced
The 2nd generation of the McIlhenny family was associated with Theodore Roosevelt, and set aside a large portion of the island for nature conservancy
While in Louisiana, I stopped at Avery Island, where Tabasco hot sauce is produced
The 2nd generation of the McIlhenny family was associated with Theodore Roosevelt, and set aside a large portion of the island for nature conservancy
January 12, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Avery Island, Iberia Parish, Louisiana 1/8
While in Louisiana, I stopped at Avery Island, where Tabasco hot sauce is produced
The 2nd generation of the McIlhenny family was associated with Theodore Roosevelt, and set aside a large portion of the island for nature conservancy
While in Louisiana, I stopped at Avery Island, where Tabasco hot sauce is produced
The 2nd generation of the McIlhenny family was associated with Theodore Roosevelt, and set aside a large portion of the island for nature conservancy
A lot of apologia for a federal police officer, that from what I've seen, killed a citizen in cold blood
JD Vance is defending it; I'm sure the rest of the White House has too
"We don't make mistakes, so she must have been asking for it"
JD Vance is defending it; I'm sure the rest of the White House has too
"We don't make mistakes, so she must have been asking for it"
The Don't Tread On Me folks are sure turning into Comply Or Die.
January 9, 2026 at 9:54 PM
A lot of apologia for a federal police officer, that from what I've seen, killed a citizen in cold blood
JD Vance is defending it; I'm sure the rest of the White House has too
"We don't make mistakes, so she must have been asking for it"
JD Vance is defending it; I'm sure the rest of the White House has too
"We don't make mistakes, so she must have been asking for it"
abc13.com/post/houston...
"After the item was approved 9-7 on Wednesday, the controller's office sent a statement calling the approval 'deeply disappointing.'"
"After the item was approved 9-7 on Wednesday, the controller's office sent a statement calling the approval 'deeply disappointing.'"
Houston City Council approves using $30 million in flood money to demolish buildings
After a month of debate and conflicting legal perspectives, a controversial flood mitigation item was passed by the Houston City Council on Wednesday morning.
abc13.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:32 PM
abc13.com/post/houston...
"After the item was approved 9-7 on Wednesday, the controller's office sent a statement calling the approval 'deeply disappointing.'"
"After the item was approved 9-7 on Wednesday, the controller's office sent a statement calling the approval 'deeply disappointing.'"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
This is actually a pretty fine example of narcissistic egocentrism
By stating that Trump doesn't "need" international legal codes, because his morality is sufficient, he's effectively centering everything around himself to a narcissistic extent
This is actually a pretty fine example of narcissistic egocentrism
By stating that Trump doesn't "need" international legal codes, because his morality is sufficient, he's effectively centering everything around himself to a narcissistic extent
‘I don’t need international law’: Trump says power constrained only by ‘my own morality’
President says morality ‘the only thing that can stop me’ in New York Times interview on limits to his authority
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
This is actually a pretty fine example of narcissistic egocentrism
By stating that Trump doesn't "need" international legal codes, because his morality is sufficient, he's effectively centering everything around himself to a narcissistic extent
This is actually a pretty fine example of narcissistic egocentrism
By stating that Trump doesn't "need" international legal codes, because his morality is sufficient, he's effectively centering everything around himself to a narcissistic extent
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Contentions flair up over the plan to expand Ben Taub Hospital by acquiring 9 acres of the Hermann Park Conservancy
Contentions flair up over the plan to expand Ben Taub Hospital by acquiring 9 acres of the Hermann Park Conservancy
‘Fight this’: Harris County residents turn out to oppose Ben Taub Hospital expansion into Hermann Park | Houston Public Media
A Wednesday night meeting held in Hermann Park's Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion drew a crowd of hundreds of Houston residents, county leaders and city council representatives.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
January 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Contentions flair up over the plan to expand Ben Taub Hospital by acquiring 9 acres of the Hermann Park Conservancy
Contentions flair up over the plan to expand Ben Taub Hospital by acquiring 9 acres of the Hermann Park Conservancy
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Greg Abbott continues threats to take over more of the administrative duties of Harris County, this time with respect to the elections
Greg Abbott continues threats to take over more of the administrative duties of Harris County, this time with respect to the elections
Local officials push back after Texas governor threatens takeover of Harris County elections | Houston Public Media
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Democrat-leaning Harris County "should be stripped of operating elections" while referencing a Houston Public Media report about the local tax office finding more than...
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
January 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Greg Abbott continues threats to take over more of the administrative duties of Harris County, this time with respect to the elections
Greg Abbott continues threats to take over more of the administrative duties of Harris County, this time with respect to the elections
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/edu...
HISD, under the State of Texas appointed board of directors, is moving to shutter several magnet programs following the philosophy that high school is about producing people who serve as productive employees and not well rounded citizens
HISD, under the State of Texas appointed board of directors, is moving to shutter several magnet programs following the philosophy that high school is about producing people who serve as productive employees and not well rounded citizens
Houston ISD’s proposal to shutter magnet programs sparks community outcry | Houston Public Media
During the first of several planned community information sessions, parents challenged the district’s reliance on labor market data and warned of consequences for students and neighborhood schools.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:04 PM
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/edu...
HISD, under the State of Texas appointed board of directors, is moving to shutter several magnet programs following the philosophy that high school is about producing people who serve as productive employees and not well rounded citizens
HISD, under the State of Texas appointed board of directors, is moving to shutter several magnet programs following the philosophy that high school is about producing people who serve as productive employees and not well rounded citizens
"Smart"; "stupid"
There's those words again
"Someone's being 'stupid' by the assessment of 'smart' people, such as ourselves. Let's just invade them, take their shit, and then we'll be smart with it😊"
There's those words again
"Someone's being 'stupid' by the assessment of 'smart' people, such as ourselves. Let's just invade them, take their shit, and then we'll be smart with it😊"
January 8, 2026 at 1:32 PM
"Smart"; "stupid"
There's those words again
"Someone's being 'stupid' by the assessment of 'smart' people, such as ourselves. Let's just invade them, take their shit, and then we'll be smart with it😊"
There's those words again
"Someone's being 'stupid' by the assessment of 'smart' people, such as ourselves. Let's just invade them, take their shit, and then we'll be smart with it😊"
If we want better military production, then perhaps we should just work with better military production companies
Instead, we're choosing to command the industry -- a command economy, if you will...
Instead, we're choosing to command the industry -- a command economy, if you will...
January 8, 2026 at 1:22 PM
If we want better military production, then perhaps we should just work with better military production companies
Instead, we're choosing to command the industry -- a command economy, if you will...
Instead, we're choosing to command the industry -- a command economy, if you will...
Asshats abound, antisemitism barely unnoticed
January 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Asshats abound, antisemitism barely unnoticed