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@jakewidman.bsky.social

writer/editor, father, reader. old but not too old. music, basketball, beer. cishetero, partnered. he/him. @jakewidman@mastodon.social, @jakewidman@x.com.

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WAIT WHAT?!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Kinks -  Lola REACTION
YouTube video by Rob Squad Reactions WAIT WHAT?!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Kinks - Lola REACTION

There's one of those reaction videos, where young people listen to old songs for the first time, where they're listening to Lola and suddenly one of them gets it. Check her face at 4:42 when she realizes what's going on. youtu.be/U8DKi-6Ri6U

17.02.2026 02:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are people getting off the dating apps in the heart of Silicon Valley? Tired of the dating apps, many Silicon Valley singles are turning to speed-dating and in-person meet-ups to search for love.

www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/13/d...

15.02.2026 21:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"They don't even bother to lie badly anymore. I suppose that's the final humiliation." โ€” Sen. Mothma in Andor.

24.01.2026 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The letters I C E carved out of ice and melting into blood.

The letters I C E carved out of ice and melting into blood.

Seen on Reddit.

11.01.2026 20:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Opinion | By Killing Renee Good, ICE Sent a Message to Us All

"All of us, citizens and immigrants alike, are being ruled by people who think life is a privilege bestowed by authority, and death is a fair penalty for disobedience." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...

10.01.2026 18:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think your view of voting is narrow and transactional. You talk about it like agreeing to go out on a date with the candidate, but I think there's an aspect of responsibility to one's fellow citizens. If you think that means it's not a democracy, so be it.

28.12.2025 17:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It is possible to argue โ€œI donโ€™t have any responsibility to make the right choiceโ€ and still make the right choice.

28.12.2025 08:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I didn't say anything about who you voted for.

28.12.2025 04:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Which has nothing to do with which party makes it easier to get something to eat.

27.12.2025 20:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
1996 Welfare Reform Facts

"Championed" my ass. As you can read right there, that was a compromise bill after Clinton vetoed two harsher Republican bills. If people had voted for more Democrats in 1994, that compromise wouldn't have been necessary. www.nwcitizen.com/oldsite/usa/...

27.12.2025 20:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Biden administration increased SNAP benefits, Republicans are trying to cut them. Tell me again how there's no difference as far as whether people have enough to eat.

27.12.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

You're working hard to absolve yourself of any responsibility. But really, how does saying "you didn't vote for the better candidate so you're partly responsible for the worse candidate being elected" confirm this isn't a democracy?

27.12.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You should pay more attention.

27.12.2025 16:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Elections have a direct effect on whether you have enough food to eat. Republicans make it harder.

27.12.2025 03:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you didn't vote for her, it's on you.

27.12.2025 03:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a skeleton shirt says " these go to 11 " in white letters ALT: a man in a skeleton shirt says " these go to 11 " in white letters
18.12.2025 20:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I dunno, I think it kind of demonstrates the problem. The author has his narrative and crams each example into it but without examining whether any of their grievances have merit. Is it possible Jean-Pierre has more valid complaints than Trump does? Apparently that question's not important

17.12.2025 02:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He used a sharpie and drew a wall off Florida.

02.12.2025 19:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Does the check have a suggested tip amount?

12.11.2025 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Rename the team the Orangeskins.

08.11.2025 19:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Are you writing a profile for Parade magazine in 1996?

26.10.2025 20:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How Americans Are Blocking Trumpโ€™s Militia Ordinary people in forgotten places are standing between families and fear.

Bear witness. Film what you see. Share the truth as power lies. Connect with the local food banks, faith & activist networks, & mutual-aid groups already standing with immigrant families.
The only wall that holds is the one built of courage.
Have courage. tinyurl.com/bdebee5n

25.10.2025 17:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 282    ๐Ÿ” 134    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
19.10.2025 00:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The regime's desire for authoritarianism is bottomless, but their capacity is not. Not even close.

They rely on bluster and memes to make up the difference. The threat is real, but less powerful than they say.

Freedom-loving Americans outnumber them by a lot. Communities can resist. Like this one:

05.10.2025 18:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1158    ๐Ÿ” 342    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 21    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8

When I watched the delivery bike rider getaway, I thought most Americans would instinctively root for the guy being chased by a gang of people in masks.

05.10.2025 19:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

OP said โ€œyoung,โ€ not โ€œleft of center.โ€ Besides, โ€œhard right on the borderโ€ (whatever that means) vs โ€œweโ€™re going to kick every immigrant outโ€ shouldnโ€™t have been a hard choice.

23.09.2025 07:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Biden tried to forgive your student loans (and di managed to to discharge a lot). Harris had a plan to help you buy a house. What policy were you looking for?

23.09.2025 02:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 54    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I think you're overlooking the "right now" part of that statement. If he's willing to accept not starting for the next 2 years, there's no telling what his role will be once the Big 3's contracts are up. Turner also said "that doesn't mean that it can't work, or it's not OK for the time being."

20.09.2025 19:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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