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Michael McGettigan

@mcget.bsky.social

Once Upon a Time▢️The Stick Men; PHL City Paper; UPI; piano tuning; bike activism. ⏩️Now: sell/service Brompton Folder bikes. πŸ” Profit-free side-hustles: HastyPostCard Co., Publetters, 35mm photog, Typewriting, fountain pen writing. Did the 1st Type-IN, ha.

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A demented DJT wanders onto the White House roof and the New York Times says he is β€œsurveying his home”!

A demented DJT wanders onto the White House roof and the New York Times says he is β€œsurveying his home”!

A rapist con man fascist in the throes of dementia has a sundown moment and wanders up some stairs at the White House. HOW will the effing @nytimes.com HeadlinEinsteins handle it?! @columjournreview.bsky.social

06.08.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here in this bright cherry hill mall, unbombed . It’s so peaceful here, lights + tunes + climate all powered by a fuel no one’s thinking about. Zero in common w/the luckless P_______s in G___. Except they are also human, some say. Others disagree. @senmccormickpa @senfettermanpa @gop

04.08.2025 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another day, another reminder...

01.08.2025 03:44 β€” πŸ‘ 12360    πŸ” 4461    πŸ’¬ 270    πŸ“Œ 235

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31.07.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
MAYOR PARKER NEEDS to order the PPD to protect Philadelphians from masked, kidnapping thugs.

MAYOR PARKER NEEDS to order the PPD to protect Philadelphians from masked, kidnapping thugs.

SOON, NJ’s MacGuire Air Force Base will be a concentration camp for kidnapped Philadelphia restaurant, construction, tech and agricultural workers. β€’β€’β€’ It’s 1933 and a half, @phillymayor , PPD Commish Bethel, @marcvetri and @comcast and @stephen.starr and @technical_ly β€” NOW’s your time to ACT.

19.07.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
@godaddy is offering domains with dachau and concentration camp as β€œPremium” web addresses. Sick.

@godaddy is offering domains with dachau and concentration camp as β€œPremium” web addresses. Sick.

Searching for something about Florida and this pops up … and well, Whut The actual F is wrong with you, @godaddy.com ? @nytimes.com @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social

08.07.2025 03:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of Speaker Johnson surrounded by GOP members all smiling broadly with their thumbs up, just after passing a Bill which strips healthcare, food nutrition and school meals from some of the most vulnerable families in America.

A photo of Speaker Johnson surrounded by GOP members all smiling broadly with their thumbs up, just after passing a Bill which strips healthcare, food nutrition and school meals from some of the most vulnerable families in America.

Wilhelm Reich’s 1933 book - The Mass Psychology of Fascism - concluded that a key characteristic of fascism is the ability to derive joy from inflicting cruelty.

03.07.2025 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3820    πŸ” 1546    πŸ’¬ 130    πŸ“Œ 105

Um, @theguardian.com outed your hush-hush secret eugenicist Nazi source, SCOOPY!

03.07.2025 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The β€œBELL LAP!” is a party -paced ride that proclaims Freedom of Movement a full day early.

The β€œBELL LAP!” is a party -paced ride that proclaims Freedom of Movement a full day early.

In these heavy times, this short, noisy (at times) bike ride is a brief respite from it all. MEETS July 3, on the SW corner of Rittenhouse Square at 5:35 p.m., and ROLLS about 10 min. later. ENDS at a pleasant bar.

28.06.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For some numbers : undocumented people account for 10% of the construction labor force and Trump's deportations could result in a loss of roughly 720,000 construction workers at a time when the industry is short about 275,000 workers

28.06.2025 02:50 β€” πŸ‘ 193    πŸ” 59    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1

It is despicable to back CUOMO and make bizarre, unfounded, racist claims about the next mayor of New York.

27.06.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
On JULY 3rd, arrive at 5:35 PM  at SW RITT SQ, PHL, with: BIKE. BELL. We shall ride around, ringing our bicycle bells at unplanned intervals and end up at a nice bar somewhere.

On JULY 3rd, arrive at 5:35 PM at SW RITT SQ, PHL, with: BIKE. BELL. We shall ride around, ringing our bicycle bells at unplanned intervals and end up at a nice bar somewhere.

At the BELL LAP! , We Proclaim Freedom of Movementℒ️ (*not to be taken for granted currently) a Full Day Early. MEET UP with your 🚲+πŸ”” at Rittenhouse Sq., 5:35 PM, Rolls approx. 10 Min. Later. β€’ Pace: Stately β€’ Distance: Short β€’ Ends: at a Nice Bar. β€’ REQUIRED: Bicycle. Bell.

26.06.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

3… the Thinker.

24.06.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

UM, good grief. Am just screen-shot-ing every frame. BUT, is there anywhere to bike to *today* if poss. to purchase a copy of that
PHL Local Media Field Guide?

23.06.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Drumpf, a 5-time draft dodger, just started a war without the assent of Congress, in violation of the Constitution.

Drumpf, a 5-time draft dodger, just started a war without the assent of Congress, in violation of the Constitution.

Impeach. Convict + Remove. @fetterman.senate.gov

22.06.2025 02:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks; blocked and reported!

19.06.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CARELESS PEOPLE by Sarah Wynn-Williams details the banality of evil at Facebook.

CARELESS PEOPLE by Sarah Wynn-Williams details the banality of evil at Facebook.

Just finished CARELESS PEOPLE and geez FB is so much worse than πŸ‘οΈ imagined.

19.06.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As Zadie Smith put it, β€œβ€¦ just look away…” from the screens. … and maybe stop filming ICE and start stopping them.

19.06.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m connecting the dots as best I can.

17.06.2025 02:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks flammable.

13.06.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Trump directs troops  against US citizens.

Trump directs troops against US citizens.

The @nytimes.com , if it were properly run.

13.06.2025 04:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

*Where to best follow you, post-FB?

11.06.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
DON’T SHOP TARGET!

DON’T SHOP TARGET!

It’s very EZ to not miss TRGT. There is not one item, brand, or category that can’t be found elsewhere. @consumerreports.org @nytimes.com @trophybikes.bsky.social

03.06.2025 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Push your glasses up, Schumer!

03.06.2025 00:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Below the main floor (and north of it as well) : acres of unused platform space for a true valet bike park. Rather than go nuts on automated, just provide jobs for teens!

31.05.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With a LOT of multiple overlapping security + police agency officers keeping comfy + socializing inside 30th St. Station.Their leadership considers bicycling beneath contempt, despite the real overlap of modes. Thus thieves ignore 99 cameras, knowing the police (steps away) do not patrol the racks.

31.05.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS:
ICE NEEDS A
JUDICIAL WARRANT
No Warrant from a Judge?
No Entry. No Arrest.
ICE administrative warrants (Form I-200/I-205) are NOT signed by a judge.
Only a judicial warrant allows ICE to enter your home without permission.
You do NOT have to open the door.
Ask to see the warrant-have them slide it under the door.
If it's not signed by a judge, you can legally refuse entry.
Protect your rights. Share this.
#OnYourSide

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: ICE NEEDS A JUDICIAL WARRANT No Warrant from a Judge? No Entry. No Arrest. ICE administrative warrants (Form I-200/I-205) are NOT signed by a judge. Only a judicial warrant allows ICE to enter your home without permission. You do NOT have to open the door. Ask to see the warrant-have them slide it under the door. If it's not signed by a judge, you can legally refuse entry. Protect your rights. Share this. #OnYourSide

🧡The graphics in this thread could save a life.
ICE, HSI, & CBP are detaining people without cause aka kidnapping, refusing to ID themselves, and violating constitutional rights.
We must protect our people.

Share these graphics.

Help our communities know their rightsβ€”and use them.
#OnYourSide

13.05.2025 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 695    πŸ” 543    πŸ’¬ 30    πŸ“Œ 29

Biggest disappointment: @phillytechweek.bsky.social came + went like an apolitical job fair. Not one online mention of Gaza, DOGE, presidential crypto coin corruption, AI-powered theft/resale of artists/writers’ works, human-hunting robo-dogs, etc. All scrubbed up for maximum corporate assimilation.

13.05.2025 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Move bombed by police 13 May 1985, Philadelphia.

Move bombed by police 13 May 1985, Philadelphia.

5:27 PM, May 13, 1985, Philadelphia.

13.05.2025 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s very clear that young, amoral tech bros are playing a huge role in the Drumpf/Elon/Project 2025 coup against our democracy. THUS all tech folk with a conscience need to speak AND act NOW to defend our democracy. Of course, @phillytechweek is a good place to start.

07.05.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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