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Robert Ponto

@rponto.bsky.social

Retired music professor. Conductor. Electronic music hobbyist. Post-employment goals: 1. Listen more, talk less; 2. Make my world smaller; 3. Be more artistically courageous.

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Fox News falls for it hook, line, and sinker.

16.08.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 32831    πŸ” 7117    πŸ’¬ 1892    πŸ“Œ 686

Following World War II, Germany rebuilt the Reichstag with a glass dome to symbolize transparency and democracy.

Meanwhile, U.S. federal agents today wear masks.

11.07.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Those admirers of autocracy have simply replaced the Deep State with the Sheep State.

11.07.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Big Boolean Bill = 0

06.07.2025 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I Give You... Baby Squirrels!

21.06.2025 02:16 β€” πŸ‘ 7242    πŸ” 973    πŸ’¬ 233    πŸ“Œ 102

Apparently, some folks are fed up with people demanding free stuff.

Like speech.

12.06.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In recognition of those who feed on the carrion of democracy and the middle class, we present the Vultural Revolution.

11.06.2025 03:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Upon hearing each new woolly conspiracy theory, I sharpen my Occam’s razor a bit more.

20.05.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"To do things right, first you need love, then technique." β€” Antoni GaudΓ­

17.04.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œAll branches of government are equal, but some branches are more equal than others."

15.04.2025 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll be in Eau Claire in a couple of weeks (I did my undergrad there) so if I spot Justin on Water Street, I’ll be sure to convey your gratitude. πŸ˜‰

14.04.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Isn’t it absolutely gorgeous? It really gets to me – and I so need that right now. ❀️

14.04.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

When new D.C.- based rules are enacted, corporations are typically given YEARS to fully comply. U.S. citizens, on the other hand, are compelled to obey their erratic overlords IMMEDIATELY.

14.04.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Our executive branch simply has a different notion of what it means to β€œexecute” the law. #lethalrejection

12.04.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Biberation Day?

03.04.2025 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

None of this leaked Signal battle plan stuff would have happened had they invested the tens of thousands of dollars in McAfee as I apparently have.

28.03.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Have a great time! Looking forward to seeing the (delayed) stream of the concert next week! Best to you, Guy, and Immi.

27.03.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Disseminate your military plans widely via clown-to-town encryption.

25.03.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Deep State has been replaced by The Shallow State and the incompetence is truly breathtaking.

24.03.2025 23:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Now I wish I’d gone all Fahrenheit 451 and memorized some government websites for posterity.

22.03.2025 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have a wonderful time!

20.03.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Strawthoratarians rely on invisible enemies.

10.03.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NEW!!! EMPATHY FREE!!!

β€œ(Pretend to) love your neighbor proportionate to their usefulness.”

β€œDo unto others however you wish.”

10.03.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stand With Trans Americans You don’t have to understand everything about the transgender experience to know that Trump’s acts of humiliation and dehumanization are unjust and dangerous.

Stand with trans Americans. You don’t have to understand everything about the transgender experience to know that Trump’s acts of humiliation and dehumanization are unjust and dangerous.

www.thebulwark.com/p/stand-with...

04.03.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 6055    πŸ” 1449    πŸ’¬ 126    πŸ“Œ 265
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'Did you even say thank you?'

01.03.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 19648    πŸ” 3385    πŸ’¬ 219    πŸ“Œ 129

New civil servants’ oath: β€œAs best as I am able, I shall cower and enable.”

01.03.2025 02:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Generally speaking, the peaceful transfer of power doesn’t include a demolition phase.

01.03.2025 02:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I wish I’d looked a bit more closely at my ballot last November. Apparently, the position was β€œPutin’s Concierge.”

28.02.2025 23:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m tempted to sell the flat bread I make but I’d require advice on starting a naan-profit.

26.02.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As the WH declares which media outlets can be represented, one would presume that Pravda and Izvestia will have well-appointed luxury boxes.

25.02.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0