mike katovich
@sonofkato.bsky.social
Sociologist.Chicagoan who landed in Texas (I needed the job). Baseball fan. Black & White movie watcher.
Looking eastward and thinking I should kiss someone I love today.
December 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Looking eastward and thinking I should kiss someone I love today.
Old School Pragmatists are heartened to see that despite Trump's ability to sell his BS to the MAGA crowd, he cannot compete with Obdurate Reality.
December 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Old School Pragmatists are heartened to see that despite Trump's ability to sell his BS to the MAGA crowd, he cannot compete with Obdurate Reality.
Remember when movies, such as "Tommorow Never Dies," depicted pure evil by showing its villian, Mr. Stamper, killing survivors of a bombed boat?
December 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Remember when movies, such as "Tommorow Never Dies," depicted pure evil by showing its villian, Mr. Stamper, killing survivors of a bombed boat?
Pete Hegseth may be sober, but he exhibits all the characteristics of a "Dry Drunk."
December 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Pete Hegseth may be sober, but he exhibits all the characteristics of a "Dry Drunk."
By exhorting Republicans to take James Carville's "it's the economy, stupid!" to heart, it's so cute to see Karl Rove ushering the team into the 1990s.
December 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
By exhorting Republicans to take James Carville's "it's the economy, stupid!" to heart, it's so cute to see Karl Rove ushering the team into the 1990s.
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“Effective immediately, 100 will now be 5,100 and—I’m reading off the official statistics from my people—500 will be 25,500,” said Trump
Trump Announces 5,000% Increase In All Numbers
WASHINGTON—Touting his latest executive order as a historic win for the U.S. economy, President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was mandating a 5,000% increase in all numbers nationwide. “Effect...
theonion.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
“Effective immediately, 100 will now be 5,100 and—I’m reading off the official statistics from my people—500 will be 25,500,” said Trump
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Goodnight you beautiful beings 😁
December 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Goodnight you beautiful beings 😁
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just a reminder that *lots* of countries have universities, and (to my knowledge) none of them but the U.S. treat their universities as largely minor league sports franchises
LSU is paying its previous football coach over $50 million NOT to coach there while likely guaranteeing Kiffin something approaching double that, all while having an academic hiring freeze and budget cuts across the board. What is the purpose of a university (rhetorical)?
SOURCES: Lane Kiffin is expected to accept LSU's offer to become the Tigers next head coach. Kiffin is set to meet with his Ole Miss team this morning at 9 AM CT. As we reported yesterday morning, LSU has been very confident it was going to land Kiffin. www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
November 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
just a reminder that *lots* of countries have universities, and (to my knowledge) none of them but the U.S. treat their universities as largely minor league sports franchises
BREAKING--The Universal Press reports that Pete Hegseth is currently investigating how many portions of strawberries Mark Kelly consumed on the night prior to Kelly's official discharge from the Navy.
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
BREAKING--The Universal Press reports that Pete Hegseth is currently investigating how many portions of strawberries Mark Kelly consumed on the night prior to Kelly's official discharge from the Navy.
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The man who just won the New York Mayoral Race opened his victory speech by quoting Eugene Debs.
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 AM
The man who just won the New York Mayoral Race opened his victory speech by quoting Eugene Debs.
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conspiracy to make a cop go slow
October 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
conspiracy to make a cop go slow
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The Davison High School Jazz Band - MacArthur Park [USA, School, Psyche, Pop] (1971) : Really ambitious for a High School band to cover this epic Jimmy Webb song famously sung by Richard Harris. This version is comparatively
https://redd.it/nbmw78
https://youtu.be/4gHeKnrXdpY
https://redd.it/nbmw78
https://youtu.be/4gHeKnrXdpY
The Davison High School Jazz Band - MacArthur Park [USA, School, Psyche, Pop] (1971) : Really ambitious for a High School band to cover this epic Jimmy Webb song famously sung by Richard Harris. This version is comparatively stripped down and really reveals its hypnotic and psychedelic qualities.
youtu.be
October 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The Davison High School Jazz Band - MacArthur Park [USA, School, Psyche, Pop] (1971) : Really ambitious for a High School band to cover this epic Jimmy Webb song famously sung by Richard Harris. This version is comparatively
https://redd.it/nbmw78
https://youtu.be/4gHeKnrXdpY
https://redd.it/nbmw78
https://youtu.be/4gHeKnrXdpY
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
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"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."
This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.
This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.
October 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."
This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.
This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.
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Chicago October 2025.......
October 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Chicago October 2025.......
Lately, two quotes keep swirling in my head:
"Not dark yet, but getting there"
Bob Dylan
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro"
Hunter S. Thompson
"Not dark yet, but getting there"
Bob Dylan
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro"
Hunter S. Thompson
September 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Lately, two quotes keep swirling in my head:
"Not dark yet, but getting there"
Bob Dylan
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro"
Hunter S. Thompson
"Not dark yet, but getting there"
Bob Dylan
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro"
Hunter S. Thompson
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The age of enshittenment.
September 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The age of enshittenment.
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Jim Jarmusch's quietly humorous relationship triptych won the top prize on Saturday. The film about the relationships between siblings, and with their parents, stars Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and Cate Blanchett.
Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' wins top prize at Venice Film Festival
Jim Jarmusch's quietly humorous relationship triptych won the top prize on Saturday. The film about the relationships between siblings, and with their parents, stars Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and Cate Blanchett.
n.pr
September 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Jim Jarmusch's quietly humorous relationship triptych won the top prize on Saturday. The film about the relationships between siblings, and with their parents, stars Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and Cate Blanchett.
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Trump threatens Chicago with ICE, National Guard invasion. My city isn't having it.
"Let it be known loud and clear that this isn’t a city you mess with. This is a place of hard work. A place where resistance runs deep."
My column:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
"Let it be known loud and clear that this isn’t a city you mess with. This is a place of hard work. A place where resistance runs deep."
My column:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
Trump threatens Chicago with ICE, National Guard invasion. My city isn't having it. | Opinion
We here in this 'City of Big Shoulders' are preparing for a likely Donald Trump-ordered invasion of federal immigration agents or federal troops.
www.usatoday.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Trump threatens Chicago with ICE, National Guard invasion. My city isn't having it.
"Let it be known loud and clear that this isn’t a city you mess with. This is a place of hard work. A place where resistance runs deep."
My column:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
"Let it be known loud and clear that this isn’t a city you mess with. This is a place of hard work. A place where resistance runs deep."
My column:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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Kristi Noem and her squad of geniuses are painting the American side of the wall black—apparently to keep us from escaping.
August 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Kristi Noem and her squad of geniuses are painting the American side of the wall black—apparently to keep us from escaping.
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Please enjoy this turtle being given the gift of speed, and immediately using it to chase a kitty
July 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Please enjoy this turtle being given the gift of speed, and immediately using it to chase a kitty
On May 25th, 2025, Trump harshly criticizes Putin, saying, “He’s sending rockets into cities and killing people, and I don’t like it at all".
In July, 2025, according to Politico, attention to the "Epstein Files" intensified, leading to the Wall Street Journal report.
Hello, Putin?
In July, 2025, according to Politico, attention to the "Epstein Files" intensified, leading to the Wall Street Journal report.
Hello, Putin?
July 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
On May 25th, 2025, Trump harshly criticizes Putin, saying, “He’s sending rockets into cities and killing people, and I don’t like it at all".
In July, 2025, according to Politico, attention to the "Epstein Files" intensified, leading to the Wall Street Journal report.
Hello, Putin?
In July, 2025, according to Politico, attention to the "Epstein Files" intensified, leading to the Wall Street Journal report.
Hello, Putin?