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@rykgroetchen.bsky.social

ND, Musician, teacher, lover of life, questioner of everything.

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You may think it’s your machine, but we’re the ones who turn the gears. #withoursong #tooldemonstrations #goodhousekeeping #easyukulele #singalong

12.05.2025 03:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If we’re really gonna go the distance, we’ve got to celebrate our coexistence …

08.05.2025 05:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dig, if you will, a picture of you and I engaged in a direct action to thwart fascism.

Dig, if you will, a picture of you and I engaged in a direct action to thwart fascism.

withoursong.one
#withoursong

27.04.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The people of Gaza are caught between … #withoursong

06.05.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@afscme3299.bsky.social represent! New contract now!

01.05.2025 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you really, really want to be free, it’s gonna take some effort from you and me…

01.05.2025 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What’s the solution? Honestly, I think the only solution is mobilizing young people and apathetic voters to overwhelm expected outcomes.

How do we mobilize young people and apathetic voters? That’s the real question we need to be asking.

And honestly, i doubt you'll even see this post.

29.04.2025 06:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

why would these policies that the people want be put into law?

Until our laws put reasonable constraints on the influence of corporate money on elections, on Congress, and on the Judiciary, our system of government is flawed, and, frankly, we just have to put up with it.

29.04.2025 06:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

the people want due process; the people want education; the people want a living wage; the people want caps on gaps between CEO’s and workers’ pay. But people are also tired of feeling like their votes don’t count. And as long as corporate money equals free speech, and corporations are people,

29.04.2025 06:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As long as SuperPAC money is greasing the gears of Congress and pouring into candidates’ campaigns for office, and buying the decisions of Supreme Court justices, democracy is not possible.

We know that the people want health care; the people want inclusion;

29.04.2025 06:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Corporate interests are overjoyed that we keep the spotlight on Trump and Musk. When those guys flame out, as they appear to be on track to do, those faceless corporations will just buy a kinder, gentler puppet to distract us, and make us feel like we put down the bad guys.

29.04.2025 06:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ll run away with you…

28.04.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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withoursong.one

25.04.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fascism and oligarchy?
We’re not gonna stand for that malarkey!

Join the chorus! withoursong.one #withoursong

27.04.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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#withoursong #bringbackdemocracy #whistlewhileyousavedemocracy

24.04.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Every farm, city and town,
We’re gonna shut this bad boy down.

Join the chorus: withoursong.one

23.04.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming soon to a demonstration near you!

Join the chorus and spread the word.

WithOurSong.one

#withoursong #withourlaws #withourhands #bringbackdemocracy #democracy #takebackthecountry #easyukulele #singalong #jointhechorus #safehomeforrefugees

14.04.2025 07:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
WithOurSong.one – Out of many, one voiceWithOurSong.one – Out of many, one voice

Taking small steps toward big dreams. WithOurSong is now on all of the major social networks and we have a splash page! There’s lots to do, but it would be great if you’d join the chorus and help build momentum. Though peace is like a river, if you don’t paddle, you can’t deliver.

withoursong.one

14.04.2025 08:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is there anyone in my circles with stellar web skills who would be willing to partner with me to get a campaign going to bring people together in song? I am hoping to move quickly to create a vehicle for people to combine their voices at demonstrations. Please DM me if you can help. Let’s do this!

09.04.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Take Back The Country!
YouTube video by Ryk's Uke Class Take Back The Country!

Let’s do this!

youtu.be/f0WTeLs4B5Q?...

07.04.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Both bands have influenced countless others, yet their sound still sounds relevant. Entertainment! is arguably one of the greatest records of all time. Thanks for the music, and much love to his family.

06.04.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

angular, rhythmic guitar in the high end, with bass heavy grooves anchored by Allen’s muscular sound that was supremely danceable without ripping off or parodying funk. And both bands also featured thought-provoking lyrics that could be both serious and poppy.

06.04.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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I grew up in the post-punk era–so many combinations of musical styles and influences were exploding across the airwaves and dance floors. For me, two of the bands that Dave Allen founded, Gang of Four and Shriekback, were kind of the touchstone for music that brought the body and mind together:

06.04.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amadou Bagayoko of Acclaimed Malian Duo Amadou & Mariam Dead at 70 Amadou Bagayoko, singer and guitarist in the Grammy-nominated Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, has died at the age of 70.

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06.04.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

President for their own ends.

Blessings to all who struggle with mental health issues, either in yourself or your family or your community.

#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #substanceabusedisorder

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02.04.2025 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

incapacitated. It would be a loving act to relieve him of his responsibilities. The fact that the political class is not willing to do this is an indicator of both their lack of understanding of mental health, and their complicity in exploiting the incapacity of the

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02.04.2025 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

their responsibilities and connect them with proper care.

The 25th Amendment allows for the removal of the President if they are found to be unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office. It should be clear to any empathetic person that the President is

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