Wayne Senville

Doomsday Scenario Reporting and thoughts from Garrett M. Graff, trying to answer if things are as bad as they seem.

See Garrett Graff's thoughtful assessment of character & integrity in America today thanks to the overpowering corruption of the Trump administration, abetted by Supreme Court justices & others. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/the-only-c...
#integrity #corruption

Looking west towards #LakeChamplain from #ShelburneFarms in Shelburne, Vermont #Vermontphoto #Vermont

Bluesky above a thunderhead lingering over South Burlington, Vermont
#Vermont #thunderstorm #SouthBurlington

Announcing the demolition of the East Wing of the White House: BROUGHT TO YOU BY DONALD TRUMP AMERICA’S VANDALS ARE NOT FOREIGN TERRORISTS, BUT A CORRUPT PRESIDENT, SUPPORTED BY MAGA REPUBLICANS & RADICAL SUPREME COURT, ABETTED BY (TILL NOW?) SPINELESS DEMOCRATS. The Vandalization of The White House is symbolic of the Vandalization of America now underway. Feel free to copy & share the attached graphic that I just prepared.

Announcing the demolition of the East Wing of the White House:
BROUGHT TO YOU BY DONALD TRUMP
The Vandalization of The White House is symbolic of the Vandalization of America now underway.
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Feel free to copy & share the attached graphic I just prepared.
#TheWhiteHouse #Vandals #America

Why did the National Trust wait so long to make even this relatively modest statement requesting legally required review BEFORE any demolition work occurred?

Cleve Jones: "This Is Our Country" This is the first guest essay at Meditations in an Emergency. I'm proud to bring you yesterday's speech by the great Cleve Jones, who has for nearly half a century been a key organizer for the global ...

Ugh! Post should look like this, not that. But mostly: Cleve is a legend, my hero, a community organizer and LGBTQ leader since the 1970s, and a guy who can deliver a hell of a speech. Exactly what the moment needed and needs. Read it at the link.

I love #Jeopardy. This looks like a great spin-off ... and it's Made in #Vermont!

The Bricklyn Longhouse: Design, Culture, and Community Impact Discover the historical significance and design features of the Bricklyn Longhouse, a community hub blending Danish and Iroquois roots.

Why the Bricklyn, VT Longhouse is Central to Community Life

bricklynvt.com/2025/10/07/t...
-- Should interest anyone curious about why Bricklynites have decided to hold important public meetings in a #Longhouse, and how that Longhouse has now become a hub of the community. #Bricklyn #TownMeeting

YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor to Mayor: a conversation between Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani

Nice to watch this.
youtu.be/Qe1VXVABW3o?...
#vermont #berniesanders #Mamdani

The terrifying Nazi precedent for Jimmy Kimmel's suspension — and the reasons to stay hopeful Joseph Goebbels ended the careers of five actors in 1939 for making fun of Nazis, in an alarming foreshadowing of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

Why is this Nazi precedent for sacking Kimmel not totally surprising? forward.com/opinion/7707... @forward.com
#kimmel #jimmykimmel #censorship #freespeech

Alan Steinweis, Professor of History and Raul Hilberg Distinguished Professor of Holocaust Studies at the University of Vermont to share his insights on Jewish life and antisemitism in today's Germany.
-- For additional details & to pre-register:
ohavizedek.org/event/llsept...

Been to Venice? You'll want to read this post.
Never been to Venice? You'll also want to read this post.

Border Patrol agents assembled outside a Los Angeles museum where Gov. Gavin Newsom was holding a rally and news conference on congressional redistricting. Local elected officials expressed outrage that the agents decided to stand there in a brazen show of force. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/u...

Video: Apple C.E.O. Gifts Trump Gold Tim Cook presented a glass plaque on a gold base to President Trump and pledged an additional $100 billion investment in the U.S. as Trump threatened a 100 percent tariff on foreign semiconductors.

While it's great that Apple is planning for more jobs in the U.S., does this have to be accompanied by CEO Tim Cook kneeling before Donald Trump? I find this not just embarrassing, but scary; one more example of companies and institutions afraid of this bully.
www.nytimes.com/video/busine...

Quite an interesting, but strange, choice. Brown's application letter, which The Bricklyn Eagle somehow got its hands on and published, is worth reading. Some pluses in Brown's background, but what's with his love of #Nandos peri-peri? Hope it works out for both #Bricklyn and the #UnitedKingdom

This is the truth about Trump’s mass deportation campaign.

Post from Alt National Park Service saying " We're honored to announce a final count of 13.14 million in attendance across 2,300+ No Kings protests nationwide. It took a little longer to finalize due to the sheer scale, but the turnout was historic! So far, 71 MAGA agitators have been arrested, with 62 additional investigations still underway. We're actively reviewing online threats and working on escalating where needed. If you see something, say something.

Just a little perspective here...
The #NoKings protest brought out more people than the population of Pennsylvania, the 5th most populated state.
That's MORE than N. Dakota, S. Dakota, Delaware, Rhode Island, Montana, Maine, New Hampshire, Hawaii, W. Virginia, Alaska, Vermont, & Wyoming COMBINED!

On #nokings call after amazing rally in Burlington, VT. We need more actions!

Joined 18,000 at todays No KIngs rally in Burlington, Vermont, with this simple message:
Trump Does Not Rule US

Professor of Communications Richard B. Saunders offers thoughtful analysis of issues facing the #Bricklyn Eagle newspaper in deciding on proper use of #AI generated images. Especially like analogy to early days of photography, and also comments on creative use of AI by people with disabilities.

As a Jewish-American I'm shocked (but not really surprised) by Project Esther. It's a devious effort to make use of claims of anti-semitism to target anyone holding progressive values, including Jewish Americans.

Let's see how the U.S. responds to the fact that the Realm of Bricklyn, Vermont -- a sliver of territory within the State of Vermont -- is now an integral part of the French Republic as a member of France Overseas (aka France Outre-Mer).

Stephen Miller’s words come to life. This administration’s vision for our schools.

All that remains is approval by the French Parliament and #Bricklyn will become a sliver of French territory within the State of Vermont! For details: bricklynvt.com/2025/05/02/b...
#France #outre-mer #politics #politique #LEGO

Big step yesterday towards Bricklyn becoming part of the French Republic, potentially offering protection from roaming ICE agents targeting Bricklynites with deportation. Expect Bricklyn's May 1st referendum vote to pass by wide margin. See: bricklynvt.com/2025/04/27/d...

Coming to a country near you

I visualize image I'm aiming for, and use varied prompts to get there. Why do you feel use of AI is unethical? Is it also unethical and wasteful to buy and use actual LEGO bricks? They have significant costs in terms of fossil fuel use and plastics disposal. Should I stop using them too?

Appreciate your reply; would welcome any links you'd suggest on AI power consumption (is that your top concern?). I do get positive feedback from most visitors to the blog & feel graphic AI enhances the storytelling; that would be its "contribution." But will consider the negatives.

Financially impossible to do these kind of illustrated stories without AI. Also would be a staggering cost just to buy thousands of Lego pieces beyond what I already have on display in my home. I also had some mixed feelings, but feel benefits of using AI outweigh downside.

More positive news! High speed rail has also come to #Bricklyn, VT with the introduction by Brick Rail of its new Brickstar service, and plans to expand #HSR service that tops out at 7 mph (extraordinarily high for a #Lego realm)! Read about Brickstar & its amenities. bricklynvt.com/2024/02/07/a...