OttLakeRambler
@ottlakerambler.bsky.social
No to statism and war | Yes to peace and nonviolence | Preferential option for the poor and vulnerable | Nature's sublime | Love is cosmic | Guitar, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica | Upper Peninsula of Michigan | Bipolar and nearly retired
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The U.S. will get what we deserve for the attack on Iran. Unfortunately, it will affect the citizens more than the Trump Administration, as such things always do.
NO WAR WITH IRAN
NO TO BEING ISRAEL'S PROXY
NO WAR WITH IRAN
NO TO BEING ISRAEL'S PROXY
June 23, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The U.S. will get what we deserve for the attack on Iran. Unfortunately, it will affect the citizens more than the Trump Administration, as such things always do.
NO WAR WITH IRAN
NO TO BEING ISRAEL'S PROXY
NO WAR WITH IRAN
NO TO BEING ISRAEL'S PROXY
Howard William Lutnick is morally bankrupt.
March 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Howard William Lutnick is morally bankrupt.
I've attended powwows in Marquette, Michigan annually for the past fifteen, eighteen years. But it's only been in the past three or four years that I finally get it, that the music does not all sound the same, that the circle is truly sacred ground. I guess I'm a slow learner and poor observer.
March 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I've attended powwows in Marquette, Michigan annually for the past fifteen, eighteen years. But it's only been in the past three or four years that I finally get it, that the music does not all sound the same, that the circle is truly sacred ground. I guess I'm a slow learner and poor observer.
Cognitive dissonance: all those MAGA supporters who thought electric vehicles were the stupidest thing on earth, now having to applaud Musk and defend Tesla.
March 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Cognitive dissonance: all those MAGA supporters who thought electric vehicles were the stupidest thing on earth, now having to applaud Musk and defend Tesla.
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Looks like even they don’t want to hold Tesla stock. #BoycottTesla
Tesla insiders are cashing out.
- Kimbal Musk (Elon’s brother) – sold $27 million
- James Murdoch (Rupert Murdoch’s son) – sold $13 million
- Robyn Denholm (Board Chair) – sold $75 million
- Vaibhav Taneja (CFO) – sold $5 million
Tesla insiders are cashing out.
- Kimbal Musk (Elon’s brother) – sold $27 million
- James Murdoch (Rupert Murdoch’s son) – sold $13 million
- Robyn Denholm (Board Chair) – sold $75 million
- Vaibhav Taneja (CFO) – sold $5 million
March 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Looks like even they don’t want to hold Tesla stock. #BoycottTesla
Tesla insiders are cashing out.
- Kimbal Musk (Elon’s brother) – sold $27 million
- James Murdoch (Rupert Murdoch’s son) – sold $13 million
- Robyn Denholm (Board Chair) – sold $75 million
- Vaibhav Taneja (CFO) – sold $5 million
Tesla insiders are cashing out.
- Kimbal Musk (Elon’s brother) – sold $27 million
- James Murdoch (Rupert Murdoch’s son) – sold $13 million
- Robyn Denholm (Board Chair) – sold $75 million
- Vaibhav Taneja (CFO) – sold $5 million
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God "does not disown his children": Jyothis Bhavan, a home run by the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel in Kochi, Kerala, India, offers a lifeline to one of society's most marginalized groups.
www.globalsistersreport.org/ministry/ker...
www.globalsistersreport.org/ministry/ker...
Kerala nuns run Jyothis Bhavan, a home for struggling transgender youth
God "does not disown his children": Jyothis Bhavan, a home run by the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel in Kochi, Kerala, India, offers a lifeline to one of society's most marginalized groups.
www.globalsistersreport.org
March 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
God "does not disown his children": Jyothis Bhavan, a home run by the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel in Kochi, Kerala, India, offers a lifeline to one of society's most marginalized groups.
www.globalsistersreport.org/ministry/ker...
www.globalsistersreport.org/ministry/ker...
I'm really enjoying the celebration of the Grand Old Opry's 100th anniversary live on TV right now. I love classic country.
March 20, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I'm really enjoying the celebration of the Grand Old Opry's 100th anniversary live on TV right now. I love classic country.
I haven't had a beer since December 1st. Let me put it this way: I picked the wrong administration to stop drinking beer.
March 19, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I haven't had a beer since December 1st. Let me put it this way: I picked the wrong administration to stop drinking beer.
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Piping plovers ‘will die’ at Sleeping Bear because of Trump cuts, experts say
www.mlive.com/environment/...
www.mlive.com/environment/...
Piping plovers ‘will die’ at Sleeping Bear because of Trump cuts, experts say
A retired park administrator said some birds won't survive this year because scientists and supplies needed to protect them simply won’t be there.
www.mlive.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Piping plovers ‘will die’ at Sleeping Bear because of Trump cuts, experts say
www.mlive.com/environment/...
www.mlive.com/environment/...
I guess it's ok to feel overwhelmed with all that's going down. At least I hope it's ok. Screw that. I feel overwhelmed. Period.
March 17, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I guess it's ok to feel overwhelmed with all that's going down. At least I hope it's ok. Screw that. I feel overwhelmed. Period.
So long Voice of America. I took a course in Serbo-Croatian at George Washington University from one of your broadcasters, and I depended upon your English service when I lived in the former Yugoslavia.
March 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
So long Voice of America. I took a course in Serbo-Croatian at George Washington University from one of your broadcasters, and I depended upon your English service when I lived in the former Yugoslavia.
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Absolutely superb and important piece by Professors @stevelevitsky.bsky.social and @ryanenos.bsky.social
The only way to fight authoritarianism is to fight together. Strongest institutions in the front.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
The only way to fight authoritarianism is to fight together. Strongest institutions in the front.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
First They Came for Columbia | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson
We must learn from the past. We cannot remain silent in the face of authoritarian attacks on our peers, even if they have not yet come for us.
www.thecrimson.com
March 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Absolutely superb and important piece by Professors @stevelevitsky.bsky.social and @ryanenos.bsky.social
The only way to fight authoritarianism is to fight together. Strongest institutions in the front.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
The only way to fight authoritarianism is to fight together. Strongest institutions in the front.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
"Protesters are demanding accountability for the disaster at Novi Sad, as well as transparent institutions, based on the rule of law." Today is a critical day in the student movement in Serbia.
Tensions mount in Serbia as protesters converge on Belgrade
Tensions mount in Serbia as protesters converge on Belgrade
Anti-corruption rally is culmination of months of protest shaking grip of autocratic president
Tens of thousands of people from across Serbia are expected to join an anti-corruption rally in Belgrade, in what is seen as a culmination of months of…
www.theguardian.com
March 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"Protesters are demanding accountability for the disaster at Novi Sad, as well as transparent institutions, based on the rule of law." Today is a critical day in the student movement in Serbia.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is down about 70% since 1980, but Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is up about 40%. The former creates smog and acid rain. The later is a very strong greenhouse gas.
When addressing the climate crisis, the focus often centers only on carbon dioxide emissions and methane.
Yet, nitrous oxide is 300 times more potent and remains active in the atmosphere for more than 100 years.
Urgent action is needed to #BeatNitrogenPollution: www.unep.org/interactives...
Yet, nitrous oxide is 300 times more potent and remains active in the atmosphere for more than 100 years.
Urgent action is needed to #BeatNitrogenPollution: www.unep.org/interactives...
March 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is down about 70% since 1980, but Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is up about 40%. The former creates smog and acid rain. The later is a very strong greenhouse gas.
Trump signed an executive order yesterday to dismantle the prestigious Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Of course, it has nothing to do with the fact that in November 2022, the Wilson Center was designated as an "undesirable organization" in Russia, I'm sure.
March 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Trump signed an executive order yesterday to dismantle the prestigious Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Of course, it has nothing to do with the fact that in November 2022, the Wilson Center was designated as an "undesirable organization" in Russia, I'm sure.
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"When faced with two awful choices, pick the one that requires less courage."
- The Art of Losing, by Chuck Schumer
- The Art of Losing, by Chuck Schumer
March 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
"When faced with two awful choices, pick the one that requires less courage."
- The Art of Losing, by Chuck Schumer
- The Art of Losing, by Chuck Schumer
I'm not surprised. I've heard many poor French horn solos over the years.
JD Vance’s French Horn Solo Booed At Kennedy Center
JD Vance’s French Horn Solo Booed At Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON—Failing to receive the reaction he anticipated from audience members, JD Vance was booed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts while playing a French horn solo, sources conf...
theonion.com
March 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I'm not surprised. I've heard many poor French horn solos over the years.
My department colleagues and I haven't talked about the administration and its "policies" since it came to power on Jan 20th. I'm afraid to find out just what my colleagues believe. I'm looking more and more to retirement in June, and in that way I won't care what any of them believe anymore.
March 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
My department colleagues and I haven't talked about the administration and its "policies" since it came to power on Jan 20th. I'm afraid to find out just what my colleagues believe. I'm looking more and more to retirement in June, and in that way I won't care what any of them believe anymore.
In Trump's eyes, there are good Jews and bad Jews. For Trump, the bad Jews like Schumer are so bad, they are really Palestinian Muslims more than anything else.
Trump: "Schumer is a Palestinian as far as I'm concerned. He's become a Palestinian. He used to be Jewish. He's not Jewish anymore. He's a Palestinian."
March 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
In Trump's eyes, there are good Jews and bad Jews. For Trump, the bad Jews like Schumer are so bad, they are really Palestinian Muslims more than anything else.
I was a bit hypomanic while lecturing in my intermediate macroeconomics class this morning, frustrated by what's going down in the economy and in the country overall. Most of the students got a kick out of it (and I was trying to be funny), but maybe I lost others, and my mind a little, too.
March 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I was a bit hypomanic while lecturing in my intermediate macroeconomics class this morning, frustrated by what's going down in the economy and in the country overall. Most of the students got a kick out of it (and I was trying to be funny), but maybe I lost others, and my mind a little, too.
It's not only the rich who are invested in the stock market. Anyone with a retirement plan, a 401k, etc., regular, hard-working people, are affected by the pounding the stock market has taken since this guy became president. Trump is a disaster.
March 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
It's not only the rich who are invested in the stock market. Anyone with a retirement plan, a 401k, etc., regular, hard-working people, are affected by the pounding the stock market has taken since this guy became president. Trump is a disaster.
The student movement is spreading, and drawing faculty support. Drop all charges!
As universities and the Trump administration crack down on the student movement for Palestine, activists facing charges from Gaza solidarity encampments are organizing broad campaigns to have them dropped.
How pro-Palestine student activists are fighting increasing repression
As universities and the government crack down on the student movement for Palestine, activists are organizing to get their charges dropped.
wagingnonviolence.org
March 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The student movement is spreading, and drawing faculty support. Drop all charges!
Like I said, I was one back in 1989, and was fully funded. All Fulbrighters have been fully funded, for decades, until now. Now they're stranded. What a reckless administration.
The funding freeze has sparked panic among grant recipients who are stranded outside their home countries without clarity on the future of their programs or the money needed to support themselves.
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Fulbright Scholars Stranded in America and Abroad Amid Funding Freeze of State Department Programs
The funding freeze has sparked panic among grant recipients who are stranded outside their home countries without clarity on the future of their programs or the money needed to support themselves.
to.wttw.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Like I said, I was one back in 1989, and was fully funded. All Fulbrighters have been fully funded, for decades, until now. Now they're stranded. What a reckless administration.
How's the economy working out for all of you voters? Pleased with the results? Looking forward to more?
March 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
How's the economy working out for all of you voters? Pleased with the results? Looking forward to more?