Robert Bain
@robbain.bsky.social
Artist. Preparator. Now mostly a gardener.
You’re absolutely right. It was eye-rolling when it was Mrs Nixon’s cloth coat, but Nixon now seems quaint.
February 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
You’re absolutely right. It was eye-rolling when it was Mrs Nixon’s cloth coat, but Nixon now seems quaint.
It just feels like we’re being gaslit every day when the mainstream news media (particularly NPR) gives us a 2 minute both-sides about something that would absolutely destroy any other government, and then moves on like it was just another news item for the day. So I’m sorry if I I’m a bit on edge…
February 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
It just feels like we’re being gaslit every day when the mainstream news media (particularly NPR) gives us a 2 minute both-sides about something that would absolutely destroy any other government, and then moves on like it was just another news item for the day. So I’m sorry if I I’m a bit on edge…
You’re right, and I should have begun my comment by agreeing with you, and then nothing else in my comment would need to be changed.
February 6, 2026 at 2:35 PM
You’re right, and I should have begun my comment by agreeing with you, and then nothing else in my comment would need to be changed.
“Avoiding the tawdry mess” is how we got here. The only way we get out is through the slime.
I’ve had my fill of the media whitewashing crimes and sanewashing dementia. The most powerful people in the world require the most scrutiny. Power without oversight is how we fall.
I’ve had my fill of the media whitewashing crimes and sanewashing dementia. The most powerful people in the world require the most scrutiny. Power without oversight is how we fall.
February 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
“Avoiding the tawdry mess” is how we got here. The only way we get out is through the slime.
I’ve had my fill of the media whitewashing crimes and sanewashing dementia. The most powerful people in the world require the most scrutiny. Power without oversight is how we fall.
I’ve had my fill of the media whitewashing crimes and sanewashing dementia. The most powerful people in the world require the most scrutiny. Power without oversight is how we fall.
Reposted by Robert Bain
Portland mayor:
"To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave.
"To those who continue to make these sickening decisions, go home, look in a mirror, and ask yourselves why you have gassed children..."
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"To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave.
"To those who continue to make these sickening decisions, go home, look in a mirror, and ask yourselves why you have gassed children..."
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORP...
Portland stands against federal injustice
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February 6, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Portland mayor:
"To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave.
"To those who continue to make these sickening decisions, go home, look in a mirror, and ask yourselves why you have gassed children..."
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORP...
"To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave.
"To those who continue to make these sickening decisions, go home, look in a mirror, and ask yourselves why you have gassed children..."
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORP...
Reposted by Robert Bain
It's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall.
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
January 31, 2026 at 12:41 AM
It's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall.
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"