@robbiemcclaran.bsky.social

46 years ago

We don’t need no education

^^ This! We've been listening to WWOZ via streaming everyday, bringing the spirit to the cold stormy Oregon Coast.

Grift of the day: "The U.S. Treasury Department announced it will not enforce a Biden-era small business rule intended to curb money laundering and shell company formation."

Sadly, the list of “we coulda had” is much longer than Kamala. It goes back 50 years

David Johansen, Who Fronted the New York Dolls and More, Dies at 75 In the 1970s, he and the transgressive Dolls were proto-punk pioneers. He later refashioned himself as the pompadoured lounge lizard Buster Poindexter.

Paraphrasing Dan Savage, not the obituary I wanted to read today

www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/a...

And in the category of most obvious headline, ever, the winner is

She hoped Trump’s victory would change her life, but not like this Ryleigh Cooper is normally more focused on motherhood than politics. Then came DOGE.

Who would have ever thought the grifter in chief would betray his voters?
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

However, it has become clear that we can no longer honor those commitments at the United States DOGE Service.”

“Each of us left senior private sector technology positions to pursue nonpartisan public service. We swore to serve the American people and uphold our oath to the Constitution across presidential administrations.

“As civil servants, we remained committed throughout the Presidential Transition to delivering better government services through technology and stood ready to partner with incoming officials,”

web.archive.org/web/20250225...

Ethical Doge members? Who knew?

Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.

100% of his salary is paid by WA state.

Elon fired him. Share his story.

Republicans Face Angry Voters at Town Halls, Hinting at Broader Backlash After a monthlong honeymoon for the G.O.P. at the start of President Trump’s term, lawmakers are confronting a groundswell of fear and disaffection in districts around the country.

The backlash can't come soon enough.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...

Water and sand

This is some excellent trolling.

I hate to be cynical, and yes she needs to be pressured but she has NEVER, not once, shown any hint of a backbone.

Ottawa shop ditching Americano for Canadiano

lmfao holy shit we're reaching new levels of "fuck the yanks"

G. Ray Hawkins, gallerist who championed photography as fine art, dies at 80 G. Ray Hawkins launched the first public gallery in Los Angeles devoted to photography and showcased the work of giants including Ansel Adams, Man Ray and Paul Outerbridge during his career

www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

1. Trump’s second term: Early ratings and expectations Americans are deeply divided over Trump’s plans and how he is handling his job as president in the early weeks of his return to office.

With all of the handwringing and teeth grinding amongst many of my friends and associates these last few weeks, it is important to remember that at least 47% of Americans are either: A. Cult members, B. Idiots
www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...

Homan, is in the same party as MTG and HJ Bobert. Just saying.

Welp.

Shocking really, that Republicans would want banks to make more money on the backs of middle class consumers. Who would have ever thunk it?

Whatever else emerges in time about the Delta crash in Canada, one thing is certain: the importance & amazing professionalism of flight attendants who safely evacuated the plane in a matter of seconds.

Shark Bites Tourist Who Was Trying to Take Photo of It The woman, who lost both of her hands, was flown off the island to receive medical care, according to the Turks and Caicos government.

And of course people will blame the shark
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/w...

Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard doing Nothing Compares to You, as a tribute to Sinead O'Connor, on SNL50th made me cry.

Ohio lawmakers plan to propose ‘The Conception begins at Erection Act’ Two state lawmakers are planning to introduce a bill that they’ve nicknamed the Conception Begins at Erection Act.

Seems logical:
www.cleveland19.com/2025/02/14/o...

Excellent read

“Almost all photographers have incurred large expenses in the pursuit of tiny audiences, finding that the wonder they’d hoped to share is something few want to receive.” — Robert Adams

“The best way to make money with a camera is to sell it.” –Andrew Savulich

Aaron Rogers