Curt Gardner
@perival.com
Portland, Oregon, USA. Elderly white hippie. Trail runs, book reading & browsing, yoga, live & recorded music, biking errands. Not a fan of dictatorships!
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Curt Gardner
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· Apr 3
- Cause he really thinks that any trade deficit is "ripping us off"
- Cause it will force lots of CEOs to "bend the knee" and beg for mercy
- Cause he thinks he can single-handedly restructure the US economy (bring low-paid jobs back!)
- Cause he's pretty stupid, actually
All can be true!
- Cause it will force lots of CEOs to "bend the knee" and beg for mercy
- Cause he thinks he can single-handedly restructure the US economy (bring low-paid jobs back!)
- Cause he's pretty stupid, actually
All can be true!
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This iconic Fabian Todorovic cartoon is still one of the best I’ve seen at illustrating the remarkable amount of space we surrender to cars, leaving little space left for everyone and everything else. The text added later makes the bonus point that many drivers still manage to complain about it.
December 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
This iconic Fabian Todorovic cartoon is still one of the best I’ve seen at illustrating the remarkable amount of space we surrender to cars, leaving little space left for everyone and everything else. The text added later makes the bonus point that many drivers still manage to complain about it.
Powerful depiction of the countries that fossil-brained folks would like to control.
Why do we bike?
Climate, affordability, sociability, peace on earth.
(Remember, even most e-cars are built with and rely on fossil fuel energy)
Climate, affordability, sociability, peace on earth.
(Remember, even most e-cars are built with and rely on fossil fuel energy)
December 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Powerful depiction of the countries that fossil-brained folks would like to control.
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things have become so dire at odot re: funding that we now legit have a shot at defunding this terrible stupid freeway expansion we've been fighting for over eight years.
now's your chance - send an email to the oregon transportation commission. No More Freeways made it easy - deadline is tuesday
now's your chance - send an email to the oregon transportation commission. No More Freeways made it easy - deadline is tuesday
Action Alert!
Join No More Freeways in demanding that the Oregon Transportation Commission vote to redirect Rose Quarter Freeway Expansion funding to serve ODOT's myriad other needs.
Testimony due by Tuesday - RT and help us spread the word!
www.nomorefreewayspdx.com/option3
Join No More Freeways in demanding that the Oregon Transportation Commission vote to redirect Rose Quarter Freeway Expansion funding to serve ODOT's myriad other needs.
Testimony due by Tuesday - RT and help us spread the word!
www.nomorefreewayspdx.com/option3
December 7, 2025 at 2:55 AM
things have become so dire at odot re: funding that we now legit have a shot at defunding this terrible stupid freeway expansion we've been fighting for over eight years.
now's your chance - send an email to the oregon transportation commission. No More Freeways made it easy - deadline is tuesday
now's your chance - send an email to the oregon transportation commission. No More Freeways made it easy - deadline is tuesday
This ranking of the 1975 #1 hits makes me remember why punk was so necessary. (a few good ones and a lot of syrupy slop).
Every #1 hit song from 1975 ranked worst to best
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December 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This ranking of the 1975 #1 hits makes me remember why punk was so necessary. (a few good ones and a lot of syrupy slop).
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If you've ever been to a naturalization ceremony, you know they're filled with people whose palpable love of this country is twenty times stronger than the pinched "patriotism" of any native-born MAGA chud.
Just unspeakable assholery.
Just unspeakable assholery.
December 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
If you've ever been to a naturalization ceremony, you know they're filled with people whose palpable love of this country is twenty times stronger than the pinched "patriotism" of any native-born MAGA chud.
Just unspeakable assholery.
Just unspeakable assholery.
As if Leon cares about governments representing their people!
Also reminder that big corporations never want to be broken up, but they'd rather deal with smaller, less powerful, less aligned government powers.
Also reminder that big corporations never want to be broken up, but they'd rather deal with smaller, less powerful, less aligned government powers.
Here is the whole Trump, Brexit, Russia story neatly summed up for you
The battle started about Ukraine, now it’s about big tech monopoly power
The battle started about Ukraine, now it’s about big tech monopoly power
December 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
As if Leon cares about governments representing their people!
Also reminder that big corporations never want to be broken up, but they'd rather deal with smaller, less powerful, less aligned government powers.
Also reminder that big corporations never want to be broken up, but they'd rather deal with smaller, less powerful, less aligned government powers.
Lots of 'Best of 2025' lists now coming out.
Best list of 'Best of 2025 lists' is here:
Best list of 'Best of 2025 lists' is here:
Year-End Lists
- A browsable archive of notable year-end lists
A hand-curated, browsable index of notable year-end lists.
www.yearendlists.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Lots of 'Best of 2025' lists now coming out.
Best list of 'Best of 2025 lists' is here:
Best list of 'Best of 2025 lists' is here:
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Demolishing the East Wing of the White House before finalizing plans for what will be built above its ruins is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. The only difference is the wrecking crew doesn’t claim the rubble is evidence of unprecedented growth.
November 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Demolishing the East Wing of the White House before finalizing plans for what will be built above its ruins is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. The only difference is the wrecking crew doesn’t claim the rubble is evidence of unprecedented growth.
Saw MBV play in SF about 30 years ago, and yes it was like a jet engine.
My Bloody Valentine Live Review: Embrace the Volume
Kevin Shields and his bandmates returned, on Tuesday night, to London for their first show in the English capital in seven years. They delivered on the anticipation with laconic focus and heavy, heavy...
pitchfork.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Saw MBV play in SF about 30 years ago, and yes it was like a jet engine.
Introduce yourself with five concert acts you've seen multiple times
Bob Dylan
Sleater-Kinney
Mekons
PJ Harvey
Sonic Youth
Bob Dylan
Sleater-Kinney
Mekons
PJ Harvey
Sonic Youth
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen multiple times
R.E.M.
OutKast
Radiohead
Beastie Boys
The Roots
R.E.M.
OutKast
Radiohead
Beastie Boys
The Roots
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen —
NIN
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Soul Coughing
Poe
Tom Morello
NIN
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Soul Coughing
Poe
Tom Morello
November 28, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Introduce yourself with five concert acts you've seen multiple times
Bob Dylan
Sleater-Kinney
Mekons
PJ Harvey
Sonic Youth
Bob Dylan
Sleater-Kinney
Mekons
PJ Harvey
Sonic Youth
Eminem is 53 years old.
November 27, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Eminem is 53 years old.
Ukranian Aonishiki takes Sumo tournament. I saw him in September, and he was looking strong.
Ukrainian refugee who fled war wins top sumo wrestling competition in Japan | CNN
A 21-year-old Ukrainian sumo wrestler who fled the Russian invasion has won an elite-level sumo competition in Japan, where he’s been lauded for his rapid rise in the hyper-competitive sport.
www.cnn.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Ukranian Aonishiki takes Sumo tournament. I saw him in September, and he was looking strong.
Just got a copy of this one myself (after a visit in Sept). Need to dig in! Emergent Tokyo.
Tonight maybe my FAVOURITE recent book in the #UrbanismBookClub —“EMERGENT TOKYO: Designing the Spontaneous City” by Jorge Almazan & StudioLab. Even if you’re not as fascinated with Tokyo urbanism as I am, this book is both brilliant & gorgeous. HT to @jasonthorne.bsky.social for recommending it. 3/
November 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Just got a copy of this one myself (after a visit in Sept). Need to dig in! Emergent Tokyo.
Everyone likes a winner.
November 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Everyone likes a winner.
LOL - up now on Techmeme:
November 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
LOL - up now on Techmeme:
Feels like all Americans all been hijacked.
Earlier this week, a new page titled “Vaccines and Autism” appeared on the CDC website. The agency's employees are not happy about it.
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“Embarrassing” and “horrifying”: CDC workers describe the new vaccines and autism page
"The best way I can put it is it feels like we're on a hijacked airplane."
www.motherjones.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Feels like all Americans all been hijacked.
A combo of addiction, self-confidence, and sociopathy - and when it goes bad obviously pedestrians and bicyclists are in grave danger.
We’ve 100% lost the war on using phones while driving and it’s the worst.
November 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A combo of addiction, self-confidence, and sociopathy - and when it goes bad obviously pedestrians and bicyclists are in grave danger.
Birthday of American author Don DeLillo today, he's 89.
November 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Birthday of American author Don DeLillo today, he's 89.
Robot cops
“One of the things about the so-called robot dogs that we are a little wary of is this normalization and this sort of affectionate framing of calling it a dog,” EFF’s Beryl Lipton told @bloomberg.com. “It’s another piece of police technology.” www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...
A $100,000 Robot Dog Is Becoming Standard in Policing — and Raising Ethical Alarms
Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics Inc., is perhaps best known for its viral dance routines to songs like “Uptown Funk.” But beyond its playful antics, Spot’s ability to climb stairs and open doors signals a potentially controversial role as a policing tool.
www.bloomberg.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Robot cops
Rave review of David Byrne's concert in Seattle.
In orange, looking rather Devo-esque!
In orange, looking rather Devo-esque!
Concert Review: David Byrne - Spectrum Culture
David Byrne’s current tour is part-concert, part-Broadway musical, part-celebration of life, part-celebration of the creative efforts of the greatest weirdo in the pantheon of rock gods.
spectrumculture.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Rave review of David Byrne's concert in Seattle.
In orange, looking rather Devo-esque!
In orange, looking rather Devo-esque!
Nice to know what they really think.
Official U.S. Government account refers to its citizens as "imbecilic morons".
November 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Nice to know what they really think.
PDX planning for twice as many passengers by 2045. Suggest we stop building massive garages!
Port of Portland is talking about building 11,000 new car parking spaces. They have a survey where you can tell them this is a bad idea. Or maybe they should try increasing the number of TriMet bus lines to the airport (currently 0), or make biking to the airport safe: app.maptionnaire.com/q/oh2
Maptionnaire
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November 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
PDX planning for twice as many passengers by 2045. Suggest we stop building massive garages!
Saw Herb Alpert tonight in Portland!
He's 90 and still going strong. Lotsa classics, and he sang his #1 'This Guy's in Love' - with lots more classics -
just wish they had gotten to 'Casino Royale'
He's 90 and still going strong. Lotsa classics, and he sang his #1 'This Guy's in Love' - with lots more classics -
just wish they had gotten to 'Casino Royale'
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Saw Herb Alpert tonight in Portland!
He's 90 and still going strong. Lotsa classics, and he sang his #1 'This Guy's in Love' - with lots more classics -
just wish they had gotten to 'Casino Royale'
He's 90 and still going strong. Lotsa classics, and he sang his #1 'This Guy's in Love' - with lots more classics -
just wish they had gotten to 'Casino Royale'