The Bad Guy

“One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we’ve been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We’re no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It’s simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we’ve been taken. Once you give a charlatan power over you, you almost never get it back.” - Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

Unfortunately, this #quote from #Sagan is all too relevant.

Although it does provide a reason why #MAGA continues to support a con man in spite of the obvious lies, corruption, and hypocrisy.

Cognitive Dissonance is a beast, but its never too late to change your mind.

Good #quotes from #thebadguy

Court allows Louisiana law requiring 10 commandments in schools to take effect An appeals court said that it's too early to determine the constitutionality of a law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments.

Extremely troubling that this is allowed to happen in Louisiana and other southern states. The cracks in the wall of separation between Church and State continue to grow.

The dissenting judges nailed it:

“That is precisely the kind of establishment the Framers anticipated and sought to prevent”

Just finished Wonder Man. 👍👍

Loved the story, the look, the soundtrack ... and the chemistry between Yahya Abdul-Mateen & Ben Kingsley was fantastic!

Pretty sure #WonderMan is now my favorite Disney+ Marvel show, and I would happily watch another season of Simon & Trevor.

Good #TV from #thebadguy

Loved Quantum Leap as a kid, and I'll still stop and watch whenever I come across it.

Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell (Sam & Al) made TV magic together as this show successfully mixed Sci-Fi, Drama, Comedy, and History ... with a Top 10 opening theme too!

Good #TV from #thebadguy

I ❤️ #TimeTravel

What Is the appropriate sarcastic response here? Is it ...

A) "Hmm, You don't say."
B) "Well I didn't see that one coming."
C) "Shocking!" or
D) "No 💩!!"

#X #garbage

That was the year we started collecting. I turned down every trade they offered for my Griffey Jr. Rated Rookie. 😁

FWIW, I'm also not thrilled with what Fanatics has done with Topps. A hobby jumbo used to guarantee a base set, but the amount of duplicates now is ridiculous and it costs much more. 😡

YouTube video by StingVEVO Sting - Why Should I Cry For You? (Official Music Video)

#MusicChallenge

15 - Song that always makes you cry

🎵 Sometimes I see your face,
The stars seem to lose their place
Why must I think of you?
Why must I?
Why should I?
Why should I cry for you? 🎵

#MusicSky
#lyrics

Good #music from #thebadguy

I dig American Baby ... but anyone hoping these other #DMB gems get played too?

Help Myself
Write a Song
Kit Kat Jam
The Riff

I realize I am probably in the minority, but I've been chasing those for decades, and if I can get just one I'd be a happy boy!

What are my chances @slessard.bsky.social ?

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I'm a big fan of both, and luckily was gifted the book over the holidays.

I haven't got around to reading it yet, but sounds like I definitely need to move it up the list.

It doesn't matter how many say it privately.

They need to grow a spine, say it out loud, and actually do something about it.

If they don't, they are just as bad ... and just as guilty.

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The over-thinkers thank you.

Fantastic halftime show. Choreography was beyond impressive. Kudos to Mr. Bunny. Very well done!

Blue Jays will unveil statue of franchise icon Joe Carter in July TORONTO -- Finally, the greatest moment in Blue Jays history will be immortalized with a statue outside Rogers Centre. Joe Carter’s Game 6 walk-off home run to win the 1993 World Series still stands a...

There are days that I still hurt from how the World Series ended last fall, but today's announcement is an uplifting reminder that sometimes things do turn out just the way you'd like.

Finally, the greatest moment in Blue Jays history will be immortalized. Thanks again Joe.

#Toronto #BlueJays #MLB

I never met a corner I didn't like.

YouTube video by Veston Bruno Classic Sesame Street - Cow Dog Song

Every so often, something will trigger my memory of this Sesame Street classic and I inevitably start to sing the song as if it was yesterday.

I’m a dog
I’m a working dog
I’m a hardworking dog

So I finally decided to google it, and VOILA ..

🎵 Hard workin' dog 🎵

#SesameStreet #music #CowDog

So hard to pick only 5, but I'll give it a shot.

In no particular order:
Superman (the ideal)
Batman (the interesting)
Lex Luthor (the smartest)
Spider-man (the coolest)
The Joker (the unpredictable)

Honorable Mention:
Two Face, Flash, Dr. Octopus, Reverse Flash, Loki, Kingpin, Riddler, Daredevil

280K views · 28K reactions | Dave Matthews Band on Reels

Just #Dave dropping some #Truth on his birthday.

"Trump, to Kristi Noem, to Stephen Miller, to Pete Hegseth, to Patel, to Bondi, to all of them.. Just deeply, deeply dishonest people. Just cowardly, shameful dishonest people. F@&% them. They are revolting."

Couldn't have said it better myself.

The US Will Stand Alone Outside the World’s Climate Treaty On Wednesday, President Trump announced he was withdrawing the U.S. from the principal treaty for international cooperation on climate change.

I need WAY more than 300 characters to list all the reckless, unlawful, hypocritical, dangerous and (lest I forget) STUPID decisions this administration has enacted .. all of which are to the detriment of its own people.

Invade nation ✅
Kill citizen ✅
Harm planet ✅

What a lovely start to 2026! 😞😡😟

I hope this site helps others realize just how improbable winning actually is, as I never understood why so many people would throw their money away on tickets.

It never made cents.

#Math #Probability #Lottery #Rationality #PowerBall

The 25 best Stranger Things needle drops, ranked The 25 best Stranger Things needle drops, ranked

While the final season of #StrangerThings wasn't the best, it wasn't the worst either (and I thought the finale was solid).

From the 80's nostalgia to the great story, characters and #music - I really enjoyed my time in Hawkins.

For those keeping score, here's my season ranking:

1 > 2 ≫ 4 > 5 > 3

'Great job, Internet' ... indeed!

#music #avclub #80's #musicsky

I want my MTV!

"The money is clean 'cause we scrub it good
With guns and gasoline we're gonna save the world
Nothing's obscene if we only close our eyes
Boys and girls welcome to this ... joyride"

Good #music from #thebadguy (and @dmbofficial.bsky.social)

#DaveMatthewsBand #Joyride #lyrics #DMB

To help celebrate, I watched an episode of #Cheers today (which I still say is one of the best sitcoms of all time).

So a very Happy Birthday to @teddanson.bsky.social, a true national treasure.

#SamMalone
#Becker
#TheGoodPlace
#AManOnTheInside

Thanks #Mayday for the many years of entertainment!

YouTube video by Letterman Christmas With The Lettermans | David Letterman

"It wouldn't be Christmas without The Doodletown Pipers would it"

#Letterman #Christmas #Dave

Every #1 hit song from 1995 ranked worst to best Every #1 hit song from 1995 ranked worst to best

Seems like yesterday I was listening to these #radio hits on Casey's weekly #Top40 countdown.

Despite being a big MJ fan, I didn't like You Are Not Alone; and Whitney's Exhale was my least favorite.

Tops for me back then was #Seal, #Coolio, and of course #Mariah ... you're on fire!

#90's #music

YouTube video by Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin - Ten Years Gone (Remaster) (Official Audio)

Hey #musicsky ...

What's your favorite #LedZeppelin #lyric, #song or #album?

So many classics to choose from, but here's a #Zeppelin line I've always loved.

🎵 Then as it was
Then again it will be
And though the course may change sometimes
Rivers always reach the sea 🎵

Good #music from #thebadguy

You will be visited by 3 spirits ... #BackToTheFuture #BTTF