Bolt
@rajgriha.bsky.social
Teacher, Aikidoka, Mahayana, & Cook for all occasions.
Traveler to Northern Ireland, Iceland, Ghana, & other future destinations!
Love Fela Kuti, Dylan, Abd al Malik, Lin-Manuel, & Bombino
I'm very politically aware, but tryin' to keep a lid on it!
Traveler to Northern Ireland, Iceland, Ghana, & other future destinations!
Love Fela Kuti, Dylan, Abd al Malik, Lin-Manuel, & Bombino
I'm very politically aware, but tryin' to keep a lid on it!
Hi Everyone--here's a 4 minute video with really useful links to empower us all to hold our politicians accountable.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-l...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-l...
Five Ways to Fight Trump's Fascism
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
August 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Hi Everyone--here's a 4 minute video with really useful links to empower us all to hold our politicians accountable.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-l...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-l...
As always, DW's insightful analysis with great commentators
Three theories of Trump’s strategy for American power | DW Analysis
YouTube video by DW News
www.youtube.com
April 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
As always, DW's insightful analysis with great commentators
I supported Cory Booker in 2020 when he first ran for the nomination, and I've never been more proud of him--showing Schumer how it's done!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCUK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCUK...
LIVE: Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor
YouTube video by Associated Press
www.youtube.com
April 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I supported Cory Booker in 2020 when he first ran for the nomination, and I've never been more proud of him--showing Schumer how it's done!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCUK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCUK...
My type of fun!
I came down to Jason Shapiro vs. Tom Cotton (and I'm NOT saying that Cotton his the best of a bad lot). Politically, I see only one reasonable person on CNN's list of potential Republican candidates, and I don't consider Cotton the "reasonable" one.
Anyway, have fun!
I came down to Jason Shapiro vs. Tom Cotton (and I'm NOT saying that Cotton his the best of a bad lot). Politically, I see only one reasonable person on CNN's list of potential Republican candidates, and I don't consider Cotton the "reasonable" one.
Anyway, have fun!
CNN’s 2028 presidential bracket
The best of college basketball and politics rolled into one! Fill out your bracket and choose the next president of the United States.
www.cnn.com
March 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
My type of fun!
I came down to Jason Shapiro vs. Tom Cotton (and I'm NOT saying that Cotton his the best of a bad lot). Politically, I see only one reasonable person on CNN's list of potential Republican candidates, and I don't consider Cotton the "reasonable" one.
Anyway, have fun!
I came down to Jason Shapiro vs. Tom Cotton (and I'm NOT saying that Cotton his the best of a bad lot). Politically, I see only one reasonable person on CNN's list of potential Republican candidates, and I don't consider Cotton the "reasonable" one.
Anyway, have fun!
Every day I try to rid myself of the devastating emptiness that I feel for the voters--both progressives and main stream--who didn't vote for Kamala, thinking Trump wouldn't be so bad.
March 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Every day I try to rid myself of the devastating emptiness that I feel for the voters--both progressives and main stream--who didn't vote for Kamala, thinking Trump wouldn't be so bad.
Nancy Pelosi (even Nancy Pelosi!) on Schumer's ridiculous, senile surrender:
“Donald Trump and Elon Musk have offered the Congress a false choice between a government shutdown or a blank check... Let’s be clear: ... But this false choice that some are buying instead of fighting is unacceptable.”
“Donald Trump and Elon Musk have offered the Congress a false choice between a government shutdown or a blank check... Let’s be clear: ... But this false choice that some are buying instead of fighting is unacceptable.”
March 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Nancy Pelosi (even Nancy Pelosi!) on Schumer's ridiculous, senile surrender:
“Donald Trump and Elon Musk have offered the Congress a false choice between a government shutdown or a blank check... Let’s be clear: ... But this false choice that some are buying instead of fighting is unacceptable.”
“Donald Trump and Elon Musk have offered the Congress a false choice between a government shutdown or a blank check... Let’s be clear: ... But this false choice that some are buying instead of fighting is unacceptable.”
Is Chuck Schumer feeble or has he lost his senses. How can he support this unfair, brutal Republican budget? He did not even attempt to negotiate concessions for Democratic votes--he just caved. Schumer should step aside and let AOC take his seat!
March 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Is Chuck Schumer feeble or has he lost his senses. How can he support this unfair, brutal Republican budget? He did not even attempt to negotiate concessions for Democratic votes--he just caved. Schumer should step aside and let AOC take his seat!
Dear Blueskies--I know things are shite, so take a deep breath and listen to some awesome hip-hop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shcf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shcf...
Awich, tubaki, OZworld & CHICO CARLITO - RASEN in OKINAWA | From The Block Performance 🎙️(Tokyo)
YouTube video by 4 Shooters Only
www.youtube.com
March 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Dear Blueskies--I know things are shite, so take a deep breath and listen to some awesome hip-hop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shcf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shcf...
My office will honors "Economic Blackout Day" on Friday (Feb 28), which means no Dunkin' munchkins for my friends and staff!
What about you?
theonecalledjai.com
What about you?
theonecalledjai.com
The People's Union USA
Stand against political corruption with our upcoming economic resistance actions. Join The Peoples Union USA and make your voice heard!
theonecalledjai.com
February 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
My office will honors "Economic Blackout Day" on Friday (Feb 28), which means no Dunkin' munchkins for my friends and staff!
What about you?
theonecalledjai.com
What about you?
theonecalledjai.com
“Arab-Americans for Trump firmly rejects President Donald J Trump’s suggestion to remove [...] Palestinians in Gaza to Egypt and Jordan,” said Dr Bishara Bahbah, national chair of Arab Americans for Trump.
All the Arab-Ams who voted for Trump must be really happy with their choice now!
All the Arab-Ams who voted for Trump must be really happy with their choice now!
January 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
“Arab-Americans for Trump firmly rejects President Donald J Trump’s suggestion to remove [...] Palestinians in Gaza to Egypt and Jordan,” said Dr Bishara Bahbah, national chair of Arab Americans for Trump.
All the Arab-Ams who voted for Trump must be really happy with their choice now!
All the Arab-Ams who voted for Trump must be really happy with their choice now!
It's been a long week--cold and snow. Back to work next week and I'm looking forward to wearing my new tie--my best Christmas present this year!
January 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
It's been a long week--cold and snow. Back to work next week and I'm looking forward to wearing my new tie--my best Christmas present this year!
a verse for Elon, from "The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva":
Though you may be famous and revered by many,
And are as rich as the God of Wealth himself,
See that the wealth of the world is without essence and
Leave behind arrogance.
This is the practice of a bodhisattva.
Though you may be famous and revered by many,
And are as rich as the God of Wealth himself,
See that the wealth of the world is without essence and
Leave behind arrogance.
This is the practice of a bodhisattva.
December 30, 2024 at 6:26 PM
a verse for Elon, from "The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva":
Though you may be famous and revered by many,
And are as rich as the God of Wealth himself,
See that the wealth of the world is without essence and
Leave behind arrogance.
This is the practice of a bodhisattva.
Though you may be famous and revered by many,
And are as rich as the God of Wealth himself,
See that the wealth of the world is without essence and
Leave behind arrogance.
This is the practice of a bodhisattva.
From my friends at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
December 25, 2024 at 1:34 PM
From my friends at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
So many of my follows say "Slava Ukraini" in their profiles-- a great sentiment. But they need so much to win--if you don't already, please give what you can.
I've given to Razom every month since the invasion--please check them out.
Does any one have a better organization that they give to?
I've given to Razom every month since the invasion--please check them out.
Does any one have a better organization that they give to?
Razom – Together we are Ukraine
www.razomforukraine.org
December 19, 2024 at 4:43 PM
So many of my follows say "Slava Ukraini" in their profiles-- a great sentiment. But they need so much to win--if you don't already, please give what you can.
I've given to Razom every month since the invasion--please check them out.
Does any one have a better organization that they give to?
I've given to Razom every month since the invasion--please check them out.
Does any one have a better organization that they give to?
WWBD? For years I've always felt a little out of place as a Buddhist in Martial Arts--too peaceful for my MA friends, too martial for my Buddhists friends. So about a year ago I adopted Bodhidharma as my "patron saint"
(Wish there was more known about him)
(Wish there was more known about him)
December 19, 2024 at 3:01 AM
WWBD? For years I've always felt a little out of place as a Buddhist in Martial Arts--too peaceful for my MA friends, too martial for my Buddhists friends. So about a year ago I adopted Bodhidharma as my "patron saint"
(Wish there was more known about him)
(Wish there was more known about him)
My fellow Blueskies, I'm a leftie, but I ask that we not rage (too much) against Time for naming the Orange One their Man of the Year. .
We need to think more strategically about recovering power and winning control over legislative bodies, less about reacting to every slight. IMHO
We need to think more strategically about recovering power and winning control over legislative bodies, less about reacting to every slight. IMHO
December 12, 2024 at 6:31 PM
My fellow Blueskies, I'm a leftie, but I ask that we not rage (too much) against Time for naming the Orange One their Man of the Year. .
We need to think more strategically about recovering power and winning control over legislative bodies, less about reacting to every slight. IMHO
We need to think more strategically about recovering power and winning control over legislative bodies, less about reacting to every slight. IMHO
This dropped yesterday and is well worth the listen. Glasser is a Politics reporter w/The New Yorker, and this is a great interview looking at the state of the transition.
GOP Predictably Falls in Line As Trump Starts To Play President (w/ Susan Glasser) | Bulwark Podcast
YouTube video by The Bulwark
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2024 at 6:11 PM
This dropped yesterday and is well worth the listen. Glasser is a Politics reporter w/The New Yorker, and this is a great interview looking at the state of the transition.
Reposted by Bolt
BREAKING NEWS:
Mitch McConnell has sustained injuries including a gash on his face after a hard fall during the Senate Republican lunch.
McConnell, 82, was seen by two medical responders in his office. The situation is developing.
I think the Senate needs TERM LIMITS. Do you agree?
Mitch McConnell has sustained injuries including a gash on his face after a hard fall during the Senate Republican lunch.
McConnell, 82, was seen by two medical responders in his office. The situation is developing.
I think the Senate needs TERM LIMITS. Do you agree?
December 10, 2024 at 7:44 PM
BREAKING NEWS:
Mitch McConnell has sustained injuries including a gash on his face after a hard fall during the Senate Republican lunch.
McConnell, 82, was seen by two medical responders in his office. The situation is developing.
I think the Senate needs TERM LIMITS. Do you agree?
Mitch McConnell has sustained injuries including a gash on his face after a hard fall during the Senate Republican lunch.
McConnell, 82, was seen by two medical responders in his office. The situation is developing.
I think the Senate needs TERM LIMITS. Do you agree?
My Aztec coffee (chocolate & chili powder) this morning--it was almost too beautiful to drink. But it was too delicious not to!
December 11, 2024 at 5:53 PM
My Aztec coffee (chocolate & chili powder) this morning--it was almost too beautiful to drink. But it was too delicious not to!
Just saw "The Return," a telling of Homer's "Odyssey"--anyone see it?
A grim and bleak movie imo, depicting the late Mycenaean world bereft of everything--no frescos, no ornaments, no pottery, no poets--just bare walls. A world of basic survival & Ithaka as the last outpost of the Greek world
A grim and bleak movie imo, depicting the late Mycenaean world bereft of everything--no frescos, no ornaments, no pottery, no poets--just bare walls. A world of basic survival & Ithaka as the last outpost of the Greek world
December 10, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Just saw "The Return," a telling of Homer's "Odyssey"--anyone see it?
A grim and bleak movie imo, depicting the late Mycenaean world bereft of everything--no frescos, no ornaments, no pottery, no poets--just bare walls. A world of basic survival & Ithaka as the last outpost of the Greek world
A grim and bleak movie imo, depicting the late Mycenaean world bereft of everything--no frescos, no ornaments, no pottery, no poets--just bare walls. A world of basic survival & Ithaka as the last outpost of the Greek world
Sorry to have been gone, but I was in a deep work-hole!
December 10, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Sorry to have been gone, but I was in a deep work-hole!
BlueSkies! On my way to the dojo, been doing aikido for 15+ years--Yoshinkan, we're the knuckle-draggers of the aikido world! Anyone else doing aikido?
November 26, 2024 at 11:01 PM
BlueSkies! On my way to the dojo, been doing aikido for 15+ years--Yoshinkan, we're the knuckle-draggers of the aikido world! Anyone else doing aikido?