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First they illegally deport citizens. Then they unleash ICE to terrorize communities. Now they’ve got the National Guard in L.A. to silence protestors.

This ain’t about law and order.

This is what authoritarianism looks like.

Booker: "We have a president who did nothing as people stormed our Capitol, & then when those people who viciously beat police & led to some of their deaths - therefore cop killers - were convicted, he pardoned them. So for him to be talking about responsive law enforcement is hypocritical at best"

Pic by Jessie Rodriguez

As if the leg pain from standing too quickly wasn't enough to tell me that I am old.

Happy Record Store Day, everybody. Make sure to shop local.

Spent the day away from most posts / news programs thanks to dealing with computer issues. Now that I'm catching up on everything . . . I wish it had taken longer to set up.

She is giving me hope these days.

Of course I had heard. Of course I donated. Still, I am heartbroken at this news. L-U-V to you, Mr. Johansen.

Someone on Instagram said woke is an acronym for Whatever Offends Klansmen Easily and I can’t think of a more perfect description of how that word has been weaponized.

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”

James Baldwin

When the TV coverage is all about DC you dress for the occassion.

Videos posted on another site that might be banned // EVH drone.

Videos posted on another site that might be banned // the excitement of understanding Nick Rhodes @durandurancom.bsky.social

Videos posted on another site that might be banned // Keith Haring fans unite (part 2)

Videos posted on another site that might be banned // Keith Haring fans unite (part 1)

Videos posted on another site that might be banned // why I am alert on morning walks.

I'm lucky enough to know @stevewlauden.bsky.social outside of socials (hell, I met him before social media existed). I know many are in need right now, but thought I would help share his in his time of need.

This closing narration from "The Obsolete Man" whew #TwilightZoneMarathon

The Replacements’ Tommy Stinson has paid tribute to former bandmate Slim Dunlap, who passed away yesterday at age 73

www.stereogum.com/2291227/the-...

It is great so far. Now I want to go and dig out the Ridel High releases to listen to again.

Great. I just found out that today is the holiday made for me (other than May 5th): National Cake Day. Do I brave dealing with people to get a piece or 3 to celebrate?

Universal Music Group has responded to Drake's claim that it conspired to "artificially inflate" the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's Drake diss track, "Not Like Us" → cos.lv/1Apz50UfpF3

This is what I plan on listening to while working this morning.

Thanks for the list of suggestions!

On behalf of the band, and their management, we want to congratulate Simon on receiving his MBE this morning at Windsor Castle.

I'm jealous that you were able to see them live. I only discovered them right before the end.

Did you read Steve Moriarty's book about his time in the band that came out a few months ago? I enjoyed it, how it showed the work in being in a band, and that it did not focus on the band's ending.