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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 6h

“The Biden FBI”

Who was President on January 6?

Donald J. Trump * © @reaDonaldTrump • 1m
THE BIDEN FBI PLACED 274 AGENTS INTO THE CROWD ON JANUARY 6. If this is so, which it is, a lot of very good people will be owed big apologies. What a SCAM - DO SOMETHING!!! President DJT

SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 9h

#LookAndSee (Day 221)
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

“Ellie was forever on the wharf she knew the ships by name
Painted them so many times she saw them in her dreams”

Rhett Miller - “Ellie On The Wharf” (I just keep playing his new album that just dropped!)

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 10h

Here’s Another 10’s entry that is pure supple harmonies of glory. An updated take on a Crooked Fingers song featuring the man himself

Neko Case feat. Eric Bachmann - “Sleep All Summer”
#MutualMusic
#MusicSky

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Neko Case - "Sleep All Summer" (Full Album Stream)

YouTube video by ANTI- Records

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 10h

They’re legit my favorite band in the world, I love following all the different shapes and shades they evolve through

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 10h

#MutualMusic
#MusicSky

I can’t believe how long it’s already been in my life, but revisiting this when prepping for a challenge about songs of the 2010s it just brings a smile back to my face

the Mountain Goats - Andrew Eldritch Is Moving Back To Leeds

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The Mountain Goats "Andrew Eldritch Is Moving Back to Leeds"

YouTube video by Merge Records on YouTube

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 10h

Ty kindly!

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 10h

#TheTwen2ie5 Day 12
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

Another that touches some on country/Americana, but it’s almost to contrast with the very American anxiety coursing through songs like this.

39. Empty Country - “Marian” (USA; March 2020)

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 12h

#ArtistFave15 Jonathan Coulton
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

The greatest promotion the brand is probably ever received, but at the same time keeping it real (“selling furniture for college kids and divorced men”).

4. “IKEA” (Smoking Monkey)

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 13h

Clearly @savemeaseat.bsky.social, @atcl.bsky.social and I are DISGUSTED that we didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize for last month's #5CoverSongsSwitch, and will be placing a 150% tariff on CROOKED NORWAY's 'music', so take THAT on me, A-Ha!

But #5CoverSongsTreat starts soon, so maybe next year...

#MusicChallenge
#NewMusicChallenge

#5CoverSongsTreat

Post one cover song each day from 27th - 31st October. Each song should mention a sweet or otherwise mouth-watering treat in the title, lyrics or artist name. Save the tricks for your neighbours!

Early posting starts at 6pm ET (11pm UK time) the night before.

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 14h

#readandplay (496)
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

Jeff Buckley - “Last Goodbye”

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The Volatile Mermaid @ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social · 15h

DEI is bad but nepotism is good

David Waldman @kagrox.bsky.social · 15h

Meritocracy www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025...

Barron Trump tipped for top TikTok job

US president’s 19-year-old son could be appointed to the app’s board

www.telegraph.co.uk

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 15h

#readandplay (496)
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

“No rules. The only limit is our imagination.”

Read 📚 & Play🎶

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 1d

#TheTwen2ie5 Day 11
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

Low spent years capturing quiet desperation. Recently, given what the pandemic years and after had wrought, they decided to say the loud part out VERY loud. And I love it. RIP Mimi

40. Low - “Days Like These” (USA; June 2021)

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victoria scott @victoriascott.bsky.social · 20h

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a politician even attempt to know this much about my people’s history or art or culture or struggle, and I’ve certainly never seen someone advocate for protecting us so fiercely at this level, ever. God I truly hope he wins.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 22h

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 1d

#ArtistFave15 Jonathan Coulton
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

This feels like one of the more realistic flights of zombie fiction. There’s still SOME of the boring cube mate in there after all😂 And the chorus is a great stomping singalong!

5. “Re: Your Brains” (Thing A Week 2)

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 21h

Ty!

SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 1d

#LookAndSee (Day 220)
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

Elvis Costello & The Attractions - “Shabby Doll”

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The Pumpkin Dipshit @pumpkinpal.bsky.social · 2d

Dear Elected Democrats,

Trump allies will say this about you NO MATTER HOW OFTEN AND HOW VIGOROUSLY YOU THROW TRANS PEOPLE UNDER THE BUS. You can LITERALLY only WIN THIS ARGUMENT ON THE MERITS or CHANGE THE SUBJECT.

MOVING RIGHT ON IT IS ONLY GOING TO MAKE YOU LOOK LIKE YOU THINK HE HAS A POINT

Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 2d

Once again asking Republicans to visit a sex dungeon and leave the rest of us alone: the government is not going to force-femme you I am so sorry

Republicans against Trump
@RpsAgainstTrump
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Trump just posted this video claiming that Democrats are the party of “Transgender for everybody.”

A still frame from a video (originally posted by MAGA Voice) that features old-school televisions with the trans flag and menacing text that reads TRANSGENDER FOR EVERYONE

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 1d

Would ya look at that!

a match is burning in the dark with a flame coming out of it

Alt: a match is burning in the dark with a flame coming out of it

media.tenor.com

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 1d

#TheTwen2ie5 Day 11
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

Low spent years capturing quiet desperation. Recently, given what the pandemic years and after had wrought, they decided to say the loud part out VERY loud. And I love it. RIP Mimi

40. Low - “Days Like These” (USA; June 2021)

youtu.be/d8QiSZRX8dA?...

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 1d

#ArtistFave15 Jonathan Coulton
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

This feels like one of the more realistic flights of zombie fiction. There’s still SOME of the boring cube mate in there after all😂 And the chorus is a great stomping singalong!

5. “Re: Your Brains” (Thing A Week 2)

youtu.be/L4Ghlgn61Pw?...

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 1d

#readandplay (495)
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

“I gotta do some quick readin'
For the big meetin'
But my head is spinnin'
And I can't quite open my eyes
…As long as I don't have to drive”

Fountains Of Wayne - “Bright Future In Sales”

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Ana Marie Cox @anamariecox.bsky.social · 1d

ICE is already responsible for overloading shelters bc detained/fleeing families have to leave beloved pets behind. ICE will also kill a lot more dogs.

I know @weratedogs.com is already bold in taking political stances, but any amplification of this carelessness could further grind down ICE's rep.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

EL PASO — a family says ICE showed up at their house looking for migrants and shot and KILLED THEIR DOG, then didn’t help them as the agent ran away and was not identified.

kfoxtv.com/news/local/e...

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All The City Lights @atcl.bsky.social · 1d

#readandplay (495)
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

“No rules. The only limit is our imagination.”

Read 📚 & Play🎶

Quote attributed to poet Robert Frost: “The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get to the office."

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SaveMeASeat @savemeaseat.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah that other one is great but quite harrowing - this one works just fine!

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