@jlblonah.bsky.social
Amateur photographer, widower, Mexican American,
WTA watcher, drink coffee but only twice a weeker.
Don't mind foreign languages or subtitles.
Trying so hard to be a life long learner.
WTA watcher, drink coffee but only twice a weeker.
Don't mind foreign languages or subtitles.
Trying so hard to be a life long learner.
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"The Trumpists are no longer at the height of glory. They control the executive branch, Congress, the Supreme Court, and social media. But in American history, the supporters of freedom have always won. They are starting to raise their heads."
Raise your head.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Raise your head.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trump Is Nero While Washington Burns
‘Trump’s message is that being his ally serves no purpose, because he will not defend you.’
www.theatlantic.com
March 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
"The Trumpists are no longer at the height of glory. They control the executive branch, Congress, the Supreme Court, and social media. But in American history, the supporters of freedom have always won. They are starting to raise their heads."
Raise your head.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Raise your head.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
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Black cowboys such as Ikard and Pickett have largely been written out of history books and stories of the American West, but they were invaluable to ranchers. They rounded up cattle, broke horses, and fought off cattle rustlers and Native American raids alongside their white counterparts. /end
February 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Black cowboys such as Ikard and Pickett have largely been written out of history books and stories of the American West, but they were invaluable to ranchers. They rounded up cattle, broke horses, and fought off cattle rustlers and Native American raids alongside their white counterparts. /end
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Bill Pickett was an African American cowboy who invented the technique of “bulldogging” to subdue wayward steers and became famous for his tricks and stunts. He was a popular rodeo rider and Wild West Show performer but was barred from many rodeos because of his race. /5
February 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Bill Pickett was an African American cowboy who invented the technique of “bulldogging” to subdue wayward steers and became famous for his tricks and stunts. He was a popular rodeo rider and Wild West Show performer but was barred from many rodeos because of his race. /5
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Bose Ikard was born into slavery in 1843 and participated in pioneering cattle drives after the Civil War. His boss, Charles Goodnight, said “I have trusted him farther than any living man.” Ikard served as Goodnight’s banker, carrying thousands of dollars in cash until it could be deposited. /4
February 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Bose Ikard was born into slavery in 1843 and participated in pioneering cattle drives after the Civil War. His boss, Charles Goodnight, said “I have trusted him farther than any living man.” Ikard served as Goodnight’s banker, carrying thousands of dollars in cash until it could be deposited. /4
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After emancipation, Black cowboys found paid work on the ranches that had enslaved them. They faced discrimination but were generally paid and treated equally as white cowboys. They were also generally well-respected within their crews and found camaraderie among other cowboys. /3
February 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
After emancipation, Black cowboys found paid work on the ranches that had enslaved them. They faced discrimination but were generally paid and treated equally as white cowboys. They were also generally well-respected within their crews and found camaraderie among other cowboys. /3
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#ResistanceRoots
#Voices4Victory
#BlackHistoryMonth
Many people think of the American West as the province of white men. However, historians estimate that one in four American cowboys were Black, with many of them learning their livestock-handling skills while enslaved. /1
#Voices4Victory
#BlackHistoryMonth
Many people think of the American West as the province of white men. However, historians estimate that one in four American cowboys were Black, with many of them learning their livestock-handling skills while enslaved. /1
February 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
#ResistanceRoots
#Voices4Victory
#BlackHistoryMonth
Many people think of the American West as the province of white men. However, historians estimate that one in four American cowboys were Black, with many of them learning their livestock-handling skills while enslaved. /1
#Voices4Victory
#BlackHistoryMonth
Many people think of the American West as the province of white men. However, historians estimate that one in four American cowboys were Black, with many of them learning their livestock-handling skills while enslaved. /1
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Ironically, the term “cowboy” has racist origins. White cattle workers were called “cowhands,” while black cattle workers were called “cowboys,” using “boy” in the racist sense. The term was later whitewashed to represent the trade as a whole and exclude Black cowhands. /2
February 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Ironically, the term “cowboy” has racist origins. White cattle workers were called “cowhands,” while black cattle workers were called “cowboys,” using “boy” in the racist sense. The term was later whitewashed to represent the trade as a whole and exclude Black cowhands. /2
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One thing that's important now is reminding us about what is actually great about America - our shared humanity, the helpers who take great risks for people they don't know
In Northeast Philly, we saw the best when official DC was at its worst. An Inquirer editorial www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...
In Northeast Philly, we saw the best when official DC was at its worst. An Inquirer editorial www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...
A rainy night, a crashed plane, and in the chaotic aftermath ‘you see the best of Philly’ | Editorial
A week of contrasts as average Philadelphians, first responders, and local and state officials stepped up. While in Washington, all the president could do was punch down.
www.inquirer.com
February 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
One thing that's important now is reminding us about what is actually great about America - our shared humanity, the helpers who take great risks for people they don't know
In Northeast Philly, we saw the best when official DC was at its worst. An Inquirer editorial www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...
In Northeast Philly, we saw the best when official DC was at its worst. An Inquirer editorial www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...
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Customs and Border Protection employees told they're not allowed to take up the resignation offer, "as all CBP positions are considered national security."
(Memo provided to me by a federal employee)
(Memo provided to me by a federal employee)
January 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Customs and Border Protection employees told they're not allowed to take up the resignation offer, "as all CBP positions are considered national security."
(Memo provided to me by a federal employee)
(Memo provided to me by a federal employee)
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@corybooker.com I am being completely serious, please email me amy@amybrown.xyz
January 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
@corybooker.com I am being completely serious, please email me amy@amybrown.xyz
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@corybooker.com hello I used to run the Wendy’s Twitter account and I am begging you to let me help you with the dems social media strategy, I will literally do it for free at this point
January 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
@corybooker.com hello I used to run the Wendy’s Twitter account and I am begging you to let me help you with the dems social media strategy, I will literally do it for free at this point
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dark times indeed, but still laughing that one of the week’s big stories was an Chinese AI company being like “oh a bullshit machine? we can make that, no problem” and it blew up the stock market
January 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
dark times indeed, but still laughing that one of the week’s big stories was an Chinese AI company being like “oh a bullshit machine? we can make that, no problem” and it blew up the stock market
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I’ve seen bigger
Massive winter storm to spread snow and ice from Plains to East Coast www.accuweather.com/en/winter-we...
January 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I’ve seen bigger
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This thread is perfection. Wokeness ruined the parade that was a huge meaningful family tradition that they now refuse to go to because it requires them to go 3/4 mile up broad street.
January 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This thread is perfection. Wokeness ruined the parade that was a huge meaningful family tradition that they now refuse to go to because it requires them to go 3/4 mile up broad street.
Sorry to admit I do sometimes go to Twitter still--I think I need to ween myself from the poison...
but,
the current "discussion" about Watson's translation of the Odyssey is truly hilarious. Sadly, also reminds me of what an interesting place it used to be.
but,
the current "discussion" about Watson's translation of the Odyssey is truly hilarious. Sadly, also reminds me of what an interesting place it used to be.
December 30, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Sorry to admit I do sometimes go to Twitter still--I think I need to ween myself from the poison...
but,
the current "discussion" about Watson's translation of the Odyssey is truly hilarious. Sadly, also reminds me of what an interesting place it used to be.
but,
the current "discussion" about Watson's translation of the Odyssey is truly hilarious. Sadly, also reminds me of what an interesting place it used to be.
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Homicides are down 32% in DC this year and already by saying that I know there's at least one mafucka from Creston, Iowa who never set foot in the city about ready to jump in my mentions to tell me that's Bad, Actually.
December 26, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Homicides are down 32% in DC this year and already by saying that I know there's at least one mafucka from Creston, Iowa who never set foot in the city about ready to jump in my mentions to tell me that's Bad, Actually.
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What didn’t kill me didn’t make me stronger.
It gave me crippling anxiety, a lot of unhealthy coping mechanisms, some really nasty nightmares, the ability to drink enough caffeine to kill a horse, and made me into a cynic who cusses way more than necessary.
It gave me crippling anxiety, a lot of unhealthy coping mechanisms, some really nasty nightmares, the ability to drink enough caffeine to kill a horse, and made me into a cynic who cusses way more than necessary.
December 20, 2024 at 5:26 PM
What didn’t kill me didn’t make me stronger.
It gave me crippling anxiety, a lot of unhealthy coping mechanisms, some really nasty nightmares, the ability to drink enough caffeine to kill a horse, and made me into a cynic who cusses way more than necessary.
It gave me crippling anxiety, a lot of unhealthy coping mechanisms, some really nasty nightmares, the ability to drink enough caffeine to kill a horse, and made me into a cynic who cusses way more than necessary.
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Speaking of Luigi Mangione and entertainment in prison, I would like to direct people's attention to a charity that's really cool, The Prisoners Literature Project. They're looking for year end donations! www.prisonlit.org
Prisoners Literature Project
An all-volunteer grassroots group that sends hundreds of free book packages to needy prisoners in the United States every month.
www.prisonlit.org
December 21, 2024 at 2:20 AM
Speaking of Luigi Mangione and entertainment in prison, I would like to direct people's attention to a charity that's really cool, The Prisoners Literature Project. They're looking for year end donations! www.prisonlit.org
Good mistake. I like it even though I don't know where the reflections above the four stones come from.
Not sure what to tell you about this one. A bit of a mistake.😊
December 20, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Good mistake. I like it even though I don't know where the reflections above the four stones come from.
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Larry Hogan lost so bad in Maryland that he’s seeing stars.
December 15, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Larry Hogan lost so bad in Maryland that he’s seeing stars.
So a few years ago I thought Larry Hogan was decent, but then I found out what he did to Baltimore (City), diverting funds to the white suburbs.
Now he doesn't know what Orion is? Or does, but just wants to ride the BS train?
I am a terrible judge of people.
Now he doesn't know what Orion is? Or does, but just wants to ride the BS train?
I am a terrible judge of people.
December 18, 2024 at 8:23 PM
So a few years ago I thought Larry Hogan was decent, but then I found out what he did to Baltimore (City), diverting funds to the white suburbs.
Now he doesn't know what Orion is? Or does, but just wants to ride the BS train?
I am a terrible judge of people.
Now he doesn't know what Orion is? Or does, but just wants to ride the BS train?
I am a terrible judge of people.
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I’ll bet these drones are coming out of D-A-D-G-A-D.
December 18, 2024 at 3:53 PM
I’ll bet these drones are coming out of D-A-D-G-A-D.
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The open contempt this party has for younger voters is really something to behold
December 17, 2024 at 11:04 PM
The open contempt this party has for younger voters is really something to behold