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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 34m

When I saw news that Dick Cheney had died I thought I'd say something but was not surprised to see that @audacityofdespair.bsky.social said what I thought in a smarter and more authoritative way.

David Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · 50m

Saddest think I can't think to say is that 1) he lived long enough to be somehow perceived -- by a matter of raw contrast -- as a plausible, proportioned Republican leader and 2) to know that his post-Watergate belief in the restoration of an imperial presidency led to our current national hell.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1h

Dick Cheney just died.

brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 11h

I'd love to be fly on the wall for convo in which someone on Cuomo's team thought endorsements from Musk & Trump was good idea! Trump was hated in NYC long before he went full fascist. Who thought endorsements from those 2 guys was a good idea? Laughing at all the big biz folks who dumped $$ on him!

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 1d

So grifter-in-chief was on the program that used to be called '60 Minutes' last night. They recorded 65-70 minutes but used 35 or so? Thus they...edited...the footage? If I were lawyer working with/for VP Harris, I'd file a lawsuit, just to further illustrate the absurdity of all this!

brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 1d

When I find myself in complete agreement with David Brooks I know we're in uncharted territory! I don't think he focuses enough on ills effect of social media and fragmented media landscape but this is pretty essential reading, and very very well written!

America Needs a Mass Movement—Now

Without one, America may sink into autocracy for decades.

www.theatlantic.com

brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 1d

Herbie Hancock, Strathmore 11/1. Amazing. An 85-year old man and his band play a 2.5 hour show that ends with extended take on his 80s hit 'Rockit' with Hancock on keytar, during which he dances with his obviously much younger guitar player. Amazing show amazing band. Go see legends while you can!

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 2d

Watched 'House of Dynamite' last night. Anything that Kathryn Bigelow does is no-brainer. Surprised to read some neg reviews I thought it was incredibly well done, compelling. Scariest part is realizing that people in those govt military etc roles IRL right now are unqualified incompetent hacks!

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 3d

In the grand scheme of things, doesn't being "woke" just mean being a decent human being? And thus not being "woke" means being a shit person? It's pretty simple really!

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 5d

If you're launching airstrikes that killed 104 people, including dozens of children, it's not really a ceasefire is it?! Come on @cnn.com so a little better with the headlines.

Shocked that T. and N. maybe weren't sincere about the ceasefire couldn't have seen that coming. (that was sarcasm).

Deadliest day in Gaza since ceasefire as Israel launches wave of strikes, accusing Hamas of breaching truce | CNN

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 104 people, including dozens of children, the enclave’s health authorities said on Wednesday, marking the deadliest day since the beginning of the ceasefire cha...

www.cnn.com

brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 6d

I'm sure that's true, but from the AI angle, big corp and big tech want to eliminate as many jobs as possible for Ai!

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 6d

Few days old, I won't link to articles cause they all seem to have his face. When we got my Dad (who's only 2-3 older than him) an MRI, it was because we thought (correctly) that he had Alzheimer's/dementia symptoms. You don't get one as part of your standard well visit. Who's gonna tell him?

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 6d

@aljazeera.com why is there a question mark at end of that headline? Of course that's the reason!

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 9d

This is probably the LEAST shocking news of the day. These companies are evil and led by monsters.

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 10d

Feel like I could post this track of mine every day and it'd still be relevant. Can't say you weren't told...

we tried to warn you/we told you this would happen, by Anhnch

from the album The Byzantine Business of Reality Maintenance

anhnch.bandcamp.com

brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 11d

"Freedom is dangerous, but it's precious, too. You can't just throw it away or let it slip away. You can't sell it for bread and pottage." - Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Sower

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 11d

Because it's important to always remember to share the joy, here's an album that has been blowing me away since it came out earlier this year. It's 90s influenced ambient techno electronica and it's absolutely brilliant. @neoouija.bsky.social #ambienttechno #electronicmusic

Paraphony part two, by Lovetrip

9 track album

neoouija.bandcamp.com

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 12d

44 minutes of essential viewing. Utterly heartbreaking. Chris Hedges is a truth teller. Mainstream media could learn SO much from him. They won't, but they could. #FreePalestine

Chris Hedges Gives the Edward Said Memorial Lecture: 'Requiem for Gaza'

YouTube video by The Chris Hedges YouTube Channel

www.youtube.com

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 12d

An interesting read but few points:
1. Idea of 1 big-tech company making another company 'be better' doesn't make me overly enthused.
2. Prince refers to "almost every reasonable AI company..." Are there actually any?
3. Partnership with Microsoft so isn't this just biz strategy for Bing?

Inside the web infrastructure revolt over Google’s AI Overviews

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince is making sweeping changes to force Google’s hand.

arstechnica.com

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 12d

Can someone stop them from demolishing the White House? Please? He's a fucking TENANT, he doesn't OWN the building. I've lived in lots of apartments where I paid rent. I was allowed to decorate how I wanted to. I was NOT allowed to put an addition on or demolish a wall. There's no difference here!

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 12d

Obviously everything he does upsets me but this is particularly galling for whatever reason. The metaphor of the image writes itself obviously.

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 13d

I feel like we should all post this every day: "He didn't win, he wasn't shot, he's in the files." And repeat ad nauseam...

brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 13d

Enjoy your posts here too and will look forward to your future writings!

brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 14d

Just finished this very interesting book from @commonnotions.bsky.social connects AI fears with capitalism in a pretty interesting way. Definitely worth a read if you're worried about our AI overlords, and if you're not you should be! @hagenblix.bsky.social thank you! Co-author not on Bluesky?

Why We Fear AI — Common Notions Press

Fears about AI tell us more about capitalism today than the technology of the future.

www.commonnotions.org

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brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 14d

Explain what he's doing to America without using words!

Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 14d

This is the East Wing of the White House that Trump is having demolished to build his gaudy Mar a Lago style ballroom.

A large, gray Volvo excavator with a pincer claw tears into the side of a white building, actively demolishing it and sending dust and debris into the air. The building, which appears to be the West Wing, is partially collapsed, with a large pile of rubble on the muddy ground. Several construction workers in yellow safety vests are on the site, and the main, undamaged White House residence is visible in the background.

brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 14d

I hate to give any more oxygen to that embarrassing AI post, but I'll do so to note that I really wish we'd all stop saying "T***p posted this AI video..." At this stage in his dementia there's 0% chance that he knows how to post an AI video. He's old and delusional he's not posting this shit.

brianjohnroach.bsky.social @brianjohnroach.bsky.social · 15d

7 million people = 0 arrests.

The "ceasefire" is already falling apart because Netanyahu is a psychopath.

Would be good to see the news coverage reflect this!

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