Spencer’s Butte’s Shadow
@brienmcmullen.bsky.social
Teaching reading skills to K-5. Dad.
History, Folklore, Jazz, Bass Player, Conjugal, Organic gardening, Hiking, Politics, Finance, Deadhead, Tree Hugging Dirt Worshipper.
Incapable of stopping before reaching the character limit.
History, Folklore, Jazz, Bass Player, Conjugal, Organic gardening, Hiking, Politics, Finance, Deadhead, Tree Hugging Dirt Worshipper.
Incapable of stopping before reaching the character limit.
Pinned
Adhere to any of these factions and it will instantly declare you to be a great man and a genius, while the other will hate you and declare you to be a nincompoop. At any rate, though having enemies you will also have friends. By maintaining an unbiased and sober view on the subject, you will incur
Donald Trump is the Al Davis of politics.
This reference may only make sense to Raider fans. For the rest of you; America is the Raiders & we're all Raider fans now.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/p...
This reference may only make sense to Raider fans. For the rest of you; America is the Raiders & we're all Raider fans now.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/p...
Trump Organization trademark raises suspicions that family could profit from Florida airport name change | CNN Politics
A recent trademark filing has some state lawmakers wondering if the Trump family is looking to profit off the renaming of the Palm Beach International Airport.
www.cnn.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Donald Trump is the Al Davis of politics.
This reference may only make sense to Raider fans. For the rest of you; America is the Raiders & we're all Raider fans now.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/p...
This reference may only make sense to Raider fans. For the rest of you; America is the Raiders & we're all Raider fans now.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/p...
Reality sets in as the wheels come off Trump economic agenda.
https//www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/fed-interest-rate-hike-scenarios-rcna259604
https//www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/fed-interest-rate-hike-scenarios-rcna259604
Federal Reserve officials discussed interest rate hike scenarios at their last meeting
Notes from the meeting suggest the Fed's deliberations remain insulated from President Donald Trump's campaign to get the bank to lower interest rates.
www.nbcnews.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Reality sets in as the wheels come off Trump economic agenda.
https//www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/fed-interest-rate-hike-scenarios-rcna259604
https//www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/fed-interest-rate-hike-scenarios-rcna259604
Literally the whitest big city in the nation, where gentrification has destroyed every historically Black neighborhood and pushed so many Black families over the river into Vancouver.
And the DOJ wants to bust them for doing too much!?!?!
www.wweek.com/news/schools...
And the DOJ wants to bust them for doing too much!?!?!
www.wweek.com/news/schools...
U.S. Department of Education Opens Investigation Into PPS’s Center for Black Student Excellence
The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday opened an investigation into Portland Public Schools’ Center for Black Student Excellence, following a December complaint to the department’s Office of Civi...
www.wweek.com
February 18, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Literally the whitest big city in the nation, where gentrification has destroyed every historically Black neighborhood and pushed so many Black families over the river into Vancouver.
And the DOJ wants to bust them for doing too much!?!?!
www.wweek.com/news/schools...
And the DOJ wants to bust them for doing too much!?!?!
www.wweek.com/news/schools...
We are on the brink of real political violence on this country.
Get ready bc shit is about to get real.
Get ready bc shit is about to get real.
New reporting by Democracy Docket suggests that Patriot Grassroots’ canvassers also crossed a line in Missouri, where volunteers gathering signatures to put a GOP-backed gerrymander to a statewide vote said they were harassed by out-of-state paid agitators.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Missouri volunteers say they were harassed by paid GOP canvassers. It’s likely the same group accused of forging signatures in Utah
“They were like, ‘Actually, no. We’re here to stop you from getting signatures.’”
www.democracydocket.com
February 18, 2026 at 9:50 PM
We are on the brink of real political violence on this country.
Get ready bc shit is about to get real.
Get ready bc shit is about to get real.
Sending two inexperienced, unqualified men who don't sit in positions of power to solve a nearly impossible diplomatic situation has failed.
www.politico.eu/article/surp...
www.politico.eu/article/surp...
Surprise, surprise: Russia-Ukraine talks yield no peace breakthrough
The negotiations have largely become political theater for an audience comprising Donald Trump.
www.politico.eu
February 18, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Sending two inexperienced, unqualified men who don't sit in positions of power to solve a nearly impossible diplomatic situation has failed.
www.politico.eu/article/surp...
www.politico.eu/article/surp...
Band name idea;
The Center Lane Drifters
The Center Lane Drifters
February 18, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Band name idea;
The Center Lane Drifters
The Center Lane Drifters
If the James Talarico interview was cancelled only because CBS wants help approving their merger deal, the how does one explain that Colbert has been cancelled after this season?
How do you explain John Dickerson leaving?
All the media coverage is ignoring that CBS is under corrupt new ownership.
How do you explain John Dickerson leaving?
All the media coverage is ignoring that CBS is under corrupt new ownership.
February 18, 2026 at 3:15 PM
If the James Talarico interview was cancelled only because CBS wants help approving their merger deal, the how does one explain that Colbert has been cancelled after this season?
How do you explain John Dickerson leaving?
All the media coverage is ignoring that CBS is under corrupt new ownership.
How do you explain John Dickerson leaving?
All the media coverage is ignoring that CBS is under corrupt new ownership.
The history books will look at the Republican party from our era and define them as motivated by one thing and one think only; a desperate grab for power.
Republicans don't believe in democracy. They don't respect the will of the voters.
Here they go again, removing the governor's power because they know they're going to lose.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
Here they go again, removing the governor's power because they know they're going to lose.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
Iowa GOP pushes bills curbing governor's powers as Reynolds' term ends
House GOP lawmakers have advanced several measures limiting certain gubernatorial powers with the office up for the grabs in the 2026 midterms.
www.desmoinesregister.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:44 PM
The history books will look at the Republican party from our era and define them as motivated by one thing and one think only; a desperate grab for power.
Republicans don't believe in democracy. They don't respect the will of the voters.
Here they go again, removing the governor's power because they know they're going to lose.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
Here they go again, removing the governor's power because they know they're going to lose.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
Iowa GOP pushes bills curbing governor's powers as Reynolds' term ends
House GOP lawmakers have advanced several measures limiting certain gubernatorial powers with the office up for the grabs in the 2026 midterms.
www.desmoinesregister.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Republicans don't believe in democracy. They don't respect the will of the voters.
Here they go again, removing the governor's power because they know they're going to lose.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
Here they go again, removing the governor's power because they know they're going to lose.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
This is the type of devious requirement creep that set up Jim Crowe.
The problem with voter ID is once it's in place they can quietly make it impossible to get an ID.
February 17, 2026 at 6:36 PM
This is the type of devious requirement creep that set up Jim Crowe.
The problem with voter ID is once it's in place they can quietly make it impossible to get an ID.
February 17, 2026 at 6:35 PM
The problem with voter ID is once it's in place they can quietly make it impossible to get an ID.
Someone will have to write a doctoral thesis on the overlap between rewilding the suburbs causing the return of coyotes which kill eat pets and anti-immigrant xenophobic superstition.
February 17, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Someone will have to write a doctoral thesis on the overlap between rewilding the suburbs causing the return of coyotes which kill eat pets and anti-immigrant xenophobic superstition.
Today I found out that Michael Jordan and Jim Jordan have the same birthday.
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Birthdays Today:
Republican bootlicker Jim "Short Stack" Jordan is 62.
Jordan will celebrate his birthday in his usual manner by shining Donald Trump's golf shoes, cleaning bathrooms at Mar-a-Lago, and swapping locker-room stories with his cult leader.
Republican bootlicker Jim "Short Stack" Jordan is 62.
Jordan will celebrate his birthday in his usual manner by shining Donald Trump's golf shoes, cleaning bathrooms at Mar-a-Lago, and swapping locker-room stories with his cult leader.
February 17, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Today I found out that Michael Jordan and Jim Jordan have the same birthday.
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One of the interesting things about this show is the way the Soviet leaders are not interested in governing at all. They are all obsessed with the next press release, photo shoot and avoiding blame.
They are all cravenly working to advance their own careers.
Sound familiar?
They are all cravenly working to advance their own careers.
Sound familiar?
Good show on Netflix now. Similar to Chernobyl.
This is what a gvmt of grift, bribes, & loyalty is like.
You know it as Trumpism which is very similar to the USSR.
Add in environmentalism and the old school feminism of badass Polish women.
www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/lead_chil...
This is what a gvmt of grift, bribes, & loyalty is like.
You know it as Trumpism which is very similar to the USSR.
Add in environmentalism and the old school feminism of badass Polish women.
www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/lead_chil...
Lead Children | Rotten Tomatoes
Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Lead Children on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!
www.rottentomatoes.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:12 AM
One of the interesting things about this show is the way the Soviet leaders are not interested in governing at all. They are all obsessed with the next press release, photo shoot and avoiding blame.
They are all cravenly working to advance their own careers.
Sound familiar?
They are all cravenly working to advance their own careers.
Sound familiar?
If republican-led states run their governments like a business, then they are the Dollar Tree.
They attract customers by cutting their margins and quality.
They attract customers by cutting their margins and quality.
February 16, 2026 at 9:47 PM
If republican-led states run their governments like a business, then they are the Dollar Tree.
They attract customers by cutting their margins and quality.
They attract customers by cutting their margins and quality.
It's a Soggy Fire Pit kind of day.
February 16, 2026 at 9:38 PM
It's a Soggy Fire Pit kind of day.
Good show on Netflix now. Similar to Chernobyl.
This is what a gvmt of grift, bribes, & loyalty is like.
You know it as Trumpism which is very similar to the USSR.
Add in environmentalism and the old school feminism of badass Polish women.
www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/lead_chil...
This is what a gvmt of grift, bribes, & loyalty is like.
You know it as Trumpism which is very similar to the USSR.
Add in environmentalism and the old school feminism of badass Polish women.
www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/lead_chil...
Lead Children | Rotten Tomatoes
Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Lead Children on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!
www.rottentomatoes.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Good show on Netflix now. Similar to Chernobyl.
This is what a gvmt of grift, bribes, & loyalty is like.
You know it as Trumpism which is very similar to the USSR.
Add in environmentalism and the old school feminism of badass Polish women.
www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/lead_chil...
This is what a gvmt of grift, bribes, & loyalty is like.
You know it as Trumpism which is very similar to the USSR.
Add in environmentalism and the old school feminism of badass Polish women.
www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/lead_chil...
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(5/11) Walmart, Whole Foods, and Kohls are switching to electronic shelf labels that can display dynamic prices. Kroger deployed them with Microsoft AI—a setup a 2024 Senate inquiry warned could enable “surge pricing” via facial recognition. (Kroger claims it will only lower prices.)
February 11, 2026 at 8:41 PM
(5/11) Walmart, Whole Foods, and Kohls are switching to electronic shelf labels that can display dynamic prices. Kroger deployed them with Microsoft AI—a setup a 2024 Senate inquiry warned could enable “surge pricing” via facial recognition. (Kroger claims it will only lower prices.)
A story in 3 days;
Day 1- It becomes public that the Pentagon used Anthropic AI in their Pentagon attack.
Day 2- Anthropic protests publicly, suggesting this may void their contract with the Pentagon.
Day 3- Hegseth says they are mad at Anthropic and will cut all ties.
Day 1- It becomes public that the Pentagon used Anthropic AI in their Pentagon attack.
Day 2- Anthropic protests publicly, suggesting this may void their contract with the Pentagon.
Day 3- Hegseth says they are mad at Anthropic and will cut all ties.
February 16, 2026 at 5:22 PM
A story in 3 days;
Day 1- It becomes public that the Pentagon used Anthropic AI in their Pentagon attack.
Day 2- Anthropic protests publicly, suggesting this may void their contract with the Pentagon.
Day 3- Hegseth says they are mad at Anthropic and will cut all ties.
Day 1- It becomes public that the Pentagon used Anthropic AI in their Pentagon attack.
Day 2- Anthropic protests publicly, suggesting this may void their contract with the Pentagon.
Day 3- Hegseth says they are mad at Anthropic and will cut all ties.
Some conservative weirdos are sending these out in the mail.
This came with my 8-year-old son's name and address on it.
Curious how they got his information and why they think it's okay to try to send him political indoctrination pamphlets.
This came with my 8-year-old son's name and address on it.
Curious how they got his information and why they think it's okay to try to send him political indoctrination pamphlets.
February 16, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Some conservative weirdos are sending these out in the mail.
This came with my 8-year-old son's name and address on it.
Curious how they got his information and why they think it's okay to try to send him political indoctrination pamphlets.
This came with my 8-year-old son's name and address on it.
Curious how they got his information and why they think it's okay to try to send him political indoctrination pamphlets.
DUI laws are flawed. The limits are too low. Drug tests tell us nothing.
And then there's this exception where the officer can arrest you even if you sober.
www.cleveland19.com/2026/02/14/4...
And then there's this exception where the officer can arrest you even if you sober.
www.cleveland19.com/2026/02/14/4...
41 DUI arrests by trooper dismissed after many drivers were deemed sober
Forty-one DUI arrests made by a single Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper in Bedford County have been dismissed.
www.cleveland19.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:14 PM
DUI laws are flawed. The limits are too low. Drug tests tell us nothing.
And then there's this exception where the officer can arrest you even if you sober.
www.cleveland19.com/2026/02/14/4...
And then there's this exception where the officer can arrest you even if you sober.
www.cleveland19.com/2026/02/14/4...
Trying to think of examples of "white culture" that doesn't have any influence from people of color.
The only example I could think of is "banning dancing".
The only example I could think of is "banning dancing".
February 14, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Trying to think of examples of "white culture" that doesn't have any influence from people of color.
The only example I could think of is "banning dancing".
The only example I could think of is "banning dancing".
Going through old music pictures.
Here we are, The Conjugal Visitors, under the Banyan tree in Old Lahaina in 2011.
Here we are, The Conjugal Visitors, under the Banyan tree in Old Lahaina in 2011.
February 13, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Going through old music pictures.
Here we are, The Conjugal Visitors, under the Banyan tree in Old Lahaina in 2011.
Here we are, The Conjugal Visitors, under the Banyan tree in Old Lahaina in 2011.
In my hierarchy, "Internet rando" is higher than "Professional Twitter Personality".
February 13, 2026 at 3:36 AM
In my hierarchy, "Internet rando" is higher than "Professional Twitter Personality".
One moment deep in the winter,
I crack open a jar from the Summer garden.
It's still sunny in there.
The brine tastes as fresh as snoot full of a crashing wave.
The vines scratched my arms when I brushed against the prickly leaves.
Crawling in the shade of the cuke patch.
Making plans.
I crack open a jar from the Summer garden.
It's still sunny in there.
The brine tastes as fresh as snoot full of a crashing wave.
The vines scratched my arms when I brushed against the prickly leaves.
Crawling in the shade of the cuke patch.
Making plans.
February 13, 2026 at 1:06 AM
One moment deep in the winter,
I crack open a jar from the Summer garden.
It's still sunny in there.
The brine tastes as fresh as snoot full of a crashing wave.
The vines scratched my arms when I brushed against the prickly leaves.
Crawling in the shade of the cuke patch.
Making plans.
I crack open a jar from the Summer garden.
It's still sunny in there.
The brine tastes as fresh as snoot full of a crashing wave.
The vines scratched my arms when I brushed against the prickly leaves.
Crawling in the shade of the cuke patch.
Making plans.