Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
I didnโt really need more evidence that RFK Jr is nuts and delusional.
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view profile on Bluesky Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
I didnโt really need more evidence that RFK Jr is nuts and delusional.
NPR (@npr.org) reposted
More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Europe and NATO need to step up to this Russian threat! Social media has been flooded (pardon the pun) with Russian bots, spreading misinformation on various topics, including climate change! All in an effort of destabilizing the European powers! It's time to fight back!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Developers are going to end up signing off on their future, due to their greed! If they want to avoid another housing crisis, they would do well to wake up to our current reality!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
We can fight every day by not compromising our principles, by not being cowardly or censoring ourselves in the presence of Trump's power grab! Standing up to Trump and his fascist cronies isn't always easy, but it's always the right thing to do, the American thing to do!
NPR (@npr.org) reposted
More than 1,100 of you wrote to tell us about the books that broadened your horizons, that you kept through every move, that inspired you to become English majors, librarians, writers and teachers.
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
If this was an apology then I'm not sorry for being sorry! ๐
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
If Trump became non-verbal due to his health condition, we could count that as a victory of sorts!
D. Chloe (@dchloe.bsky.social) reposted
youtube.com/watch?v=dKg_... UGH
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
The wage imbalance will have consequences! Count on it!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Hi Chloe! I haven't been on any of them very much, but I'm still sticking with the dual usage of both Twitter and Bluesky!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
Why are the Russians so petty? They fly into the air space of other countries, navigate their subs into territorial waters of other countries (mainly Sweden), and now this! It's almost like they're begging to have someone teach them a lesson!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Hallo Marko! Happy Monday and the start of September! Very nice to see you as well! Gracie and I are doing well! I hope you and your family are doing well too (Bilbo & Gimli included)!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning Chloe! Happy Monday! Ironically I don't see any typos in your post! You're good to go!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning John! Happy Monday and 1st of September!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning Wilson! Happy Monday (September 1)! I hope you've been doing well!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Morning Fam! @punkydadwilson.bsky.social @amayi1.bsky.social @benbrookjohn.bsky.social @baggiesman.bsky.social @skipz.bsky.social @fritsv4.bsky.social @olhak.bsky.social
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
Morning Fam! @esedwards.bsky.social @myboxerboyluves.bsky.social @taffythedog.bsky.social @chazdavis.bsky.social @forestnymph.bsky.social @cat1961.bsky.social @sc-blues.bsky.social @britabockel.bsky.social @markosilberhand.bsky.social @dchloe.bsky.social @meghanduggan.bsky.social
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
Proof that something is broken with Apple: It's been 15 years since the first iPad was released! That's like Apple still selling the same computer (with minimal spec changes) from 1985 to the year 2000! Where has the innovation gone? @macworld.com
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
Really getting annoyed when I'm checking my email on my iPhone & the Mail app gets stuck on the โChecking for mailโฆโ process! This just started with the iOS update 18.6! @macworld.com #UtterCrapUpdate
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
You mention the viral video first and the swearing second, thus the onus appears to be on the viral video and not so much on the incident in the viral video!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
It's specific to your comment on the Bluesky posting > "A Long Island fire company has general alarm fire on its hands, trying to deal with a viral video..." - - Wouldn't it have been more accurate to say "...trying to deal with the swearing at a 10 year old by the fire chief in a viral video"?
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
By not condemning his behavior (which created the damage to the various departments' reputation), the comments appear to be condoning his behavior! He created this situation & caused the damage, not the person recording it or the people sharing it with others!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Your comments at the top of the posting! Basically saying that they're dealing with the unwanted blowback from the video going viral, rather than the piss poor behavior of the fire chief!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
From your comments, it appears that you're excusing his behavior! Is that the case?
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Newt Gingrich: Resigned in shame. Dennis Hastert: Child molester. John Boehner: Chased out by Freedom Caucus. Paul Ryan: Quit in disgust. Kevin McCarthy: Forced out by Freedom Caucus. Mike Johnson: Spineless โChristian.โ American politics isnโt broken, just the GOP.
NPR (@npr.org) reposted
The American automaker reported that tariffs cost them $1.1 billion and reduced the company's profit margin from 9% to 6.1%.
D. Chloe (@dchloe.bsky.social) reposted
www.bbc.com/news/live/cn... oh shit. RIP Ozzy
Minnesota Star Tribune (@startribune.com) reposted
Added condensation from corn sweat is likely one factor contributing to the hot, humid weather coming to some parts of Minnesota on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
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Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
No worries, Chloe! We forever love you, typos & all!
Don Lemon (@donlemonofficial.bsky.social) reposted
Rest in power, Ozzy Osbourne ๐๐พ๐๏ธ
D. Chloe (@dchloe.bsky.social) reposted
This is a playlist of Ozxy music
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
When are reporters going to hold him accountable for his outlandish and dangerous statements? He's tearing apart our country and reporters are only nodding their heads! Stop being cowardly and complicit!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Very well said! ๐๐
Hermie (@hermietseal.bsky.social) reposted
John Fugelsang offers a hilarious take on the rotting ๐โs defense. So worth the read! @johnfugelsang.bsky.social
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
If you are not paying attention to this, you are doing exactly what Trump and the GOP want. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning John! Happy Friday! I hope you have a great day too!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Morning Fam! @punkydadwilson.bsky.social @amayi1.bsky.social @benbrookjohn.bsky.social @baggiesman.bsky.social @skipz.bsky.social @fritsv4.bsky.social @olhak.bsky.social
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
Morning Fam! @esedwards.bsky.social @myboxerboyluves.bsky.social @taffythedog.bsky.social @chazdavis.bsky.social @forestnymph.bsky.social @cat1961.bsky.social @sc-blues.bsky.social @britabockel.bsky.social @markosilberhand.bsky.social @dchloe.bsky.social @meghanduggan.bsky.social
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Ossoff: Did anyone really think the sexual predator president who used to party with Jeffrey Epstein was going to release the Epstein files?
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
In an era where the 3rd party apps on my phone are updated on weekly or at the very least, every two weeks, Apple has not issued an update (point update or otherwise) in the last 8 weeks! Proof that they don't take security and improvements very seriously at all! @macworld.com @appleinsider.com
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Hi Chloe! I'd say not a thing, but don't quote me on that, because I don't know how long you were without internet! I will say that Trump is trying to distract everyone with his threat to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship (hint: US law prohibits this)! Hope you're doing well!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning John! Happy Thursday & happy 3rd of July! Iโm not a big fan of fireworks (itโs the noise that gets me)! I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Hi Marko! Happy Thursday! It is indeed harder to laugh or even smile! So many dark days, evil people, twisted logic, & cruel behavior! I am looking for the positive each day, but itโs difficult! BTW, Gracie is doing well! I hope you and your family (Bilbo & Gimli included) are doing well too!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Morning Fam! Remember to laugh! @punkydadwilson.bsky.social @amayi1.bsky.social @benbrookjohn.bsky.social @baggiesman.bsky.social @skipz.bsky.social @fritsv4.bsky.social @olhak.bsky.social
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
Morning Fam! Remember to laugh! @esedwards.bsky.social @myboxerboyluves.bsky.social @taffythedog.bsky.social @chazdavis.bsky.social @forestnymph.bsky.social @cat1961.bsky.social @sc-blues.bsky.social @britabockel.bsky.social @markosilberhand.bsky.social @dchloe.bsky.social @meghanduggan.bsky.social
Fred Wellman (@fpwellman.bsky.social) reposted
They lied. They knocked him to the ground chasing unarmed immigrants. These guys are hopped up on power and untouchable. www.foxla.com/news/pico-ri...
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Chloe! ๐๐๐๐
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
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Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Good Morning Wilson! Happy Saturday! It has been a long time! Glad to be back! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Hello Marko! Happy Caturday! And its very nice to see you too! I hope you enjoy the start of summer! ๐๐
ACLU (@aclu.org) reposted
BREAKING: In a unanimous decision, a federal court of appeals has ruled that Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school classrooms is unconstitutional. Weโll keep saying it: Public schools are not Sunday schools.
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Morning Fam! Happy Caturday! @skipz.bsky.social @fritsv4.bsky.social @olhak.bsky.social @butterskatz.bsky.social @sc-blues.bsky.social @britabockel.bsky.social @markosilberhand.bsky.social @dchloe.bsky.social @meghanduggan.bsky.social @punkydadwilson.bsky.social
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
Morning Fam! Happy Caturday! @esedwards.bsky.social @myboxerboyluves.bsky.social @taffythedog.bsky.social @chazdavis.bsky.social @forestnymph.bsky.social @cat1961.bsky.social @amayi1.bsky.social @benbrookjohn.bsky.social @baggiesman.bsky.social
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Morning Patrice! I'm glad you've been in contact with Colleen! I'll try to enjoy the day (as long as I stay off social media)!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning John!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Happy Saturday Marko!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning Colin! Happy Saturday!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Morning Fam! @amayi1.bsky.social @benbrookjohn.bsky.social @baggiesman.bsky.social @esedwards.bsky.social @myboxerboyluves.bsky.social @taffythedog.bsky.social @chazdavis.bsky.social @forestnymph.bsky.social @cat1961.bsky.social
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
Morning Fam! @sc-blues.bsky.social @britabockel.bsky.social @markosilberhand.bsky.social @dchloe.bsky.social @meghanduggan.bsky.social @punkydadwilson.bsky.social @skipz.bsky.social @fritsv4.bsky.social @olhak.bsky.social @butterskatz.bsky.social
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
When you fail to understand how our elected officials are supposed to lead! We voted for them, so they could represent us! We can't all travel to El Salvador, so they do instead!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
That is scary, very scary! These people are unhinged! Now you "normally" shouldn't have to withhold your name from letters, but maybe it's a good idea from now on to do that! Just in case! These creeps are cruel and may decide to use that information against you!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning Patrice! Happy Thursday! I reached out to Coleen on Twitter, to try to get her access on Bluesky! Let's hope it works!
Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast.bsky.social) reposted
This from @anneapplebaum.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Hello Brita! I love the quote! Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a brilliant person! We should listen to his words more!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Hi Wilson! Yes, it's been awhile! Sorry! I like to think that my posts are a positive and happy affair, but when I'm not feeling that way, I am less inclined to post! I'm trying to cut back on the news, but it's been a flood of pessimism lately! I really hope things improve SOON!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Hi Chloe! We do indeed! We need some serious spotlights too! Have a good day!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Morning Chaz! I hope you have a great day too!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Hello Marko! I hope you have a nice day too! It's awful here, I won't try to convince you otherwise! Our elected officials have failed us, again and again!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
I really wish I had hope! All I can see is our elected officials watching it happen! I hope I'm wrong, but I think our country is going to sink further before senators and representatives realize that they should speak out against it! Sorry for being so pessimistic!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Good morning John! It is indeed! The GOP is complicit and the Dems continue to watch it happen with no action! Sad!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Morning Joyce! I am not expecting any action to be taken! The GOP is infested with MAGA toadies, the Dems are looking at each other for action and only offering up token "slogans" of resistance! It's not only looking bleak, but it's looking very gloomy as well!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Morning Fam! The future is looking very bleak! @fritsv4.bsky.social @olhak.bsky.social @butterskatz.bsky.social @sc-blues.bsky.social @britabockel.bsky.social @markosilberhand.bsky.social @dchloe.bsky.social @meghanduggan.bsky.social @punkydadwilson.bsky.social
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
Morning Fam! The future is looking very bleak! @esedwards.bsky.social @myboxerboyluves.bsky.social @taffythedog.bsky.social @chazdavis.bsky.social @forestnymph.bsky.social @cat1961.bsky.social @amayi1.bsky.social @benbrookjohn.bsky.social @baggiesman.bsky.social @skipz.bsky.social
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Many thanks Errol!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Hello Marko! Greetings from the Cesspool (formerly known as America)! ๐
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Morning Fam! #PlanetTrump @amayi1.bsky.social @benbrookjohn.bsky.social @baggiesman.bsky.social @skipz.bsky.social @sc-blues.bsky.social @britabockel.bsky.social @markosilberhand.bsky.social @dchloe.bsky.social @meghanduggan.bsky.social @punkydadwilson.bsky.social
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
Morning Fam! #PlanetTrump @esedwards.bsky.social @myboxerboyluves.bsky.social @taffythedog.bsky.social @chazdavis.bsky.social @forestnymph.bsky.social @cat1961.bsky.social @fritsv4.bsky.social @olhak.bsky.social @butterskatz.bsky.social
Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) reposted
US hairdressers and aestheticians report clients are opting for less expensive services and canceling appointmentsโworrying signs that US consumers are retrenching
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
@macworld.com Burning questions on this Friday: 1. Does Siri allow radio streaming thru voice commands? 2. How often is Apple Maps updated? (Google updates itโs app at least weekly) 3. When was the last major update to Messages/FaceTime (emojis donโt count)? Anyone have the answers?
Molly Jong-Fast (@mollyjongfast.bsky.social) reposted
I canโt believe how stupid everything is
Senator Bernie Sanders (@sanders.senate.gov) reposted
The U.S. is the only major country on Earth that does not guarantee workers a paid vacation. When a husband, wife & kids are unable to spend any time together on vacation, that is not a family value. It's an attack on everything a family is supposed to stand for. Unacceptable.
Waffles Mcgrawl (@waffles-mcgrawl.bsky.social) reposted
www.youtube.com/shorts/Tshyt...
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
Finally some good news!
Adam Kinzinger (@adamkinzinger.substack.com) reposted
Iโm all for reducing spending, but to do that during a recession is economic suicide. Anyone who knows anything knows that
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
The right wing extremists continue to move even further to the right! When will they go too far?
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social)
Trump has never cared for the small-business owner, because they couldn't benefit him (it's all about quid pro quo)!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Hi Joyce! I'm fine, just not really in the mood for the morning postings! Too much crap going on! I'm sorry that you lost power and for a crazy amount of 10 days! That's an insane amount of time! I'm glad you had a wood stove too! Hopefully things have improved for you now! Stay safe!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Get over 2010 already! Were you holding a grudge in 1995 from 1980? As for the SNP (seriously?) & the Greens (it has a better chance of snowing in July than them gaining power)!
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Keir Starmer is essentially a conservative in Labour clothing! Perhaps it's time for Britons to start supporting the one party who will return to the EU! #LibDems
The Kyiv Independent (@kyivindependent.com) reposted
โก๏ธHungary is on 'Putin's team,' Estonian FM says. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said Hungary is on "Putin's team" in an interview with German outlet Rheinische Post, published on April 5.
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
If COVID taught me anything, it is to make sure I have plenty of non-perishables on hand! So I may run out of eggs & milk, but at least I will plenty of toilet paper & cat litter! ๐
Kurt (@kurtmacuk.bsky.social) reply parent
Next, Herr Miller will want them to start goose-stepping instead of waddling!