GrumbleKing
@spduffy.bsky.social
Pug dad, cruciverbalist, wordsmith, Mamdani-stan
Current audiobook: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Current ebook: Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov
Current audiobook: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Current ebook: Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov
The Labor Department is pushing an ad campaign with posters evoking another era: very 1950s, very Caucasian, very idealistic. It’s Norman Rockwell meets Josef Stalin.
The ads ... are part of a deliberate anti-DEI campaign being waged by the Trump administration.
The ads ... are part of a deliberate anti-DEI campaign being waged by the Trump administration.
Labor Department’s anti-DEI campaign is Norman Rockwell meets Josef Stalin
The Labor Department's ad campaign, with numerous posters reminiscent of Russian propaganda, is part of a deliberate anti-DEI campaign being waged by the Trump administration.
www.ajc.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:42 AM
The Labor Department is pushing an ad campaign with posters evoking another era: very 1950s, very Caucasian, very idealistic. It’s Norman Rockwell meets Josef Stalin.
The ads ... are part of a deliberate anti-DEI campaign being waged by the Trump administration.
The ads ... are part of a deliberate anti-DEI campaign being waged by the Trump administration.
WARNING: If you read this review of Philadelphia's new Calder museum, you're going to lie awake at night wanting to go. Kudos to my lovely friend Kathryn McFadden on yet another enchanting piece about the art scene in Philly.
Calder Gardens is a beautiful addition to Philly’s art world
With major public artworks by the Calder family already dotting the Parkway, our city welcomes the world’s only museum dedicated to Alexander Calder, an…
www.broadstreetreview.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
WARNING: If you read this review of Philadelphia's new Calder museum, you're going to lie awake at night wanting to go. Kudos to my lovely friend Kathryn McFadden on yet another enchanting piece about the art scene in Philly.
This is "The Prado Philip II" by Sofonisba Anguissola, an Italian Renaissance painter born on this day in 1532.
As a young woman, she traveled to Rome where she was introduced to Michelangelo, who immediately recognized her talent. And, since he was gay, he did not sexually harass her.
As a young woman, she traveled to Rome where she was introduced to Michelangelo, who immediately recognized her talent. And, since he was gay, he did not sexually harass her.
November 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
This is "The Prado Philip II" by Sofonisba Anguissola, an Italian Renaissance painter born on this day in 1532.
As a young woman, she traveled to Rome where she was introduced to Michelangelo, who immediately recognized her talent. And, since he was gay, he did not sexually harass her.
As a young woman, she traveled to Rome where she was introduced to Michelangelo, who immediately recognized her talent. And, since he was gay, he did not sexually harass her.
You're looking just awful, Cheato.
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 AM
You're looking just awful, Cheato.
Happy birthday, Roberto Matta!
(Nov. 11, 1911 – Nov. 23, 2002), usually known simply as Matta, he was one of Chile's best-known painters and a seminal figure in 20th century abstract expressionist and surrealist art.
(Nov. 11, 1911 – Nov. 23, 2002), usually known simply as Matta, he was one of Chile's best-known painters and a seminal figure in 20th century abstract expressionist and surrealist art.
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Happy birthday, Roberto Matta!
(Nov. 11, 1911 – Nov. 23, 2002), usually known simply as Matta, he was one of Chile's best-known painters and a seminal figure in 20th century abstract expressionist and surrealist art.
(Nov. 11, 1911 – Nov. 23, 2002), usually known simply as Matta, he was one of Chile's best-known painters and a seminal figure in 20th century abstract expressionist and surrealist art.
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Did I miss a memo? Are hot pants back? Or is E.Va. US Attorney Lindsay Halligan just uncomfortably straddling two eras?
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Did I miss a memo? Are hot pants back? Or is E.Va. US Attorney Lindsay Halligan just uncomfortably straddling two eras?
Félix Édouard Vallotton
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Félix Édouard Vallotton
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Hi Bluesky,
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
November 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Hi Bluesky,
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny.
Thanks,
God
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Amarillo is one of the reddest towns in Texas.
But I showed up because our campaign is not writing off any community.
It was standing room only.
But I showed up because our campaign is not writing off any community.
It was standing room only.
November 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Amarillo is one of the reddest towns in Texas.
But I showed up because our campaign is not writing off any community.
It was standing room only.
But I showed up because our campaign is not writing off any community.
It was standing room only.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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"It'll be dead soon. Nature abhors a vacuum."
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October 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
"It'll be dead soon. Nature abhors a vacuum."
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Nigel Farage’s growing appeal is about more than anger. Like his friend President Trump, whom he draws on for inspiration, Farage entertains his supporters.... Yes, the political establishment is rotten and the country is going to the dogs. But pull up a chair — and let’s plot some mischief.
Opinion | Could This Unserious, Mischievous, Frightening Man Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Nigel Farage’s growing appeal is about more than anger. Like his friend President Trump, whom he draws on for inspiration, Farage entertains his supporters.... Yes, the political establishment is rotten and the country is going to the dogs. But pull up a chair — and let’s plot some mischief.
WTAF????
Trump is demanding that about $230 million in compensation for the federal investigations into him, according to people familiar with the matter. Any settlement might ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit.
Trump is demanding that about $230 million in compensation for the federal investigations into him, according to people familiar with the matter. Any settlement might ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit.
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
WTAF????
Trump is demanding that about $230 million in compensation for the federal investigations into him, according to people familiar with the matter. Any settlement might ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit.
Trump is demanding that about $230 million in compensation for the federal investigations into him, according to people familiar with the matter. Any settlement might ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit.
Lying, right? Whatever he's saying right now, your gut tells you it's not true. The raised eyebrows, the hand gestures, the mild panic in the eyes. Would Botox help?
October 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Lying, right? Whatever he's saying right now, your gut tells you it's not true. The raised eyebrows, the hand gestures, the mild panic in the eyes. Would Botox help?
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The furious debate over whether Meghan McCain's seemingly willful stupidity is willful or just stupidity has now ended in a draw
October 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The furious debate over whether Meghan McCain's seemingly willful stupidity is willful or just stupidity has now ended in a draw
Are you going to a protest soon? This cannot be tolerated.
Trump Considers Overhaul of Refugee System That Would Favor White People
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Are you going to a protest soon? This cannot be tolerated.
Many top Rs are condemning the vile chats, but ...
The King of Whataboutism, VP JD Vance, pointed to Dem. Virg. AG candidate Jay Jones' text about shooting the Rep. House speaker and wishing harm on his children.
"This is far worse than anything said in a college group chat," Vance wrote on X.
The King of Whataboutism, VP JD Vance, pointed to Dem. Virg. AG candidate Jay Jones' text about shooting the Rep. House speaker and wishing harm on his children.
"This is far worse than anything said in a college group chat," Vance wrote on X.
‘It’s revolting’: More Young Republican chat members out of jobs as condemnation intensifies
POLITICO report on private Telegram chat filled with racist slurs and tropes ignites debate from New York to Washington.
www.politico.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Many top Rs are condemning the vile chats, but ...
The King of Whataboutism, VP JD Vance, pointed to Dem. Virg. AG candidate Jay Jones' text about shooting the Rep. House speaker and wishing harm on his children.
"This is far worse than anything said in a college group chat," Vance wrote on X.
The King of Whataboutism, VP JD Vance, pointed to Dem. Virg. AG candidate Jay Jones' text about shooting the Rep. House speaker and wishing harm on his children.
"This is far worse than anything said in a college group chat," Vance wrote on X.
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