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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · 1d

I had an AMAZING time at the #NoKIngs Boston rally on The Common. In addition to witnessing an inspirational speech by the GREAT @mayorwu.boston.gov, I was able to meet my #Anti-ICE HERO @roadsteamer.bsky.social, fresh out of #ICE "detention" in Portland, Oregon. A historical day!!!

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · 23d

ALERT @crooked.com, @rhodesben.bsky.social is MOONLIGHTING as head coach for the #SeattleSeahawks. Praising Ben for coaching an NFL Team and thoughtfully commenting on our current US #PoliticalShitShow.

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · 26d

I had the opportunity last week to see two amazing young bands, #Mirador (a @jaketkiszka.bsky.social and #ChrisTurpin project) and #Turnstile. As an early #GenXer, I'm more than happy to report that the future of #Rock/#Hardcore is in GREAT HANDS.

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Sep 2

I had a GREAT time participating in Boston's #FirstLaborDayMarch organized by @50501movement.bsky.social. A great turnout criticizing the obscene wealth of the "billionaire class" and the treatment of #Unions by the US "president." Plus, I got to meet one of my HEROs, Kenny McCormick of #SouthPark.

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Aug 27

My fourth #BearingWitnessBurlington event today at the Burlington MA ICE Boston Field Office. We had a record of 550 people. Not bad for a weekday morning.

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Aug 23

Tuesday, I had the privilege of seeing the latest version of the #JoePerryProject including #ChrisRobinson of #BlackCrows, #BradWhitford of @officialaerosmith.bsky.social, and #RobertDeLeo of #StoneTemplePilots. Set list including JPP originals and also tracks from all associated bands. Amazing!

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Aug 22

On 8/19 the GREAT @mayorwu.boston.gov responded to the #USAG re: #Boston's "Sanctuary City" status. On 8/20 the #USMC flew these craft low over my house on their way to the #BostonCommon. My first thoughts were citizenry support? or anti #Resistance? It was the former, but proof we live in #DarkDaze

Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Aug 13

I attended my first #BearingWitnessBurlington MA event earlier today. This group has been meeting every Wednesday (from 11am to 1pm) outside the ICE Boston Field Office for months. I plan to attend moving forward. Hope to see you there.

Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Aug 11

90s FLASHBACK. Yuri Testikov with #ElaineBenes driving into Manhattan from #JFK (War what is it good for....) versus #AxlRose and #KurtLoder driving into Manhattan from the Queens County Courthouse. Both circa Year of our Lord 1992.

Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thank you @50501movement.bsky.social for putting on a GREAT #RageAgainstTheRegime gathering today in the shadow of @harvard.edu on #CambridgeCommon. #SadBradSmith put on an excellent set. Praying that Harvard does not cave to the extortion threatened by #Trump.

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Jul 23

Growing up in #LosAngeles in the early 80s I had the privledge of knowing members of the band Rough Cutt, Jake E. Lee's band prior to joining #Ozzy. Once Jake joined Ozzy I had the opportunity to meet Ozzy one time and he could not have been more real and humble. #PrinceOfDarkness Rest in Power!

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Jul 19

For a weekday night in #Boston the masses came out! Thank you #JohnLewis for your never ending LEGACY. Can't wait to spread more #GoodTrouble throughout the US during these very dark times.

Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Jul 6

Watching the #BlackSabbath / #Ozzy farewell gig in #Brum realizing this is the way older folks (like me) go out today. GREAT WAY to depart this earth. Dying with my FUCKING BOOTS ON!!!

Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Jun 24

MY GOD, another devastating loss in the #ClassicRock community. A member of the #SwanSong community #MickRalphs of #BadCompany. Burn that FUCKING sky Mick!!!!

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Jun 15

#NoKingsDay in #SanDiego was AMAZING!! Thank you @50501movement.bsky.social for pulling it all together.

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · May 28

Yesterday the @harvard.edu #StudentsForFreedom organization put on an excellent rally to highlight the recent unjust treatment of the Harvard Community by our current tyrannical US presidential "administration." Thank you Leo Gerdén for sharing your graduation day with the community. #Veritas!!!

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · May 28

Rick Derringer!!!! #Rock&RollHoochieCoo, RIP.

Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · May 27

A beautiful #MemorialDay2025 in #Boston and another impressive @50501movement.bsky.social march/rally. The support for those fighting against the current US fascist regime is only growing!

Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · May 3

Lucky timing. Given the number of events lined up I’m POSITIVE we’ll all have many more “photographic” opportunities…

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · May 3

A good turnout on Thursday for the Boston #MayDayStrong rally. Thanks once again to @50501movement.bsky.social for pulling this event together. Can't wait for the #NoKingsOnD-Day rally on June 6th.

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Apr 28

Despite the rain, last Saturday there was a great turnout for the @embracebos.bsky.social 60th Anniversary of Dr. King's rally on #BostonCommon. While listening to speeches by @mayorwu.boston.gov and @pressley.house.gov I was reminded of the "deep bench" within @democrats.org leadership.

Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Apr 25

I just saw the early release of #PinkFloyd at Pompeii in #IMAX. You can see where #LedZeppelin sourced some of their ideas for their epic film #SongRemeainsTheSame. PF @ Pompeii also showcased the overall musicianship of the band and especially (underrated) drummer #NickMason. Highly recommended.

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Apr 22

Yesterday I was in the great town of #NewHaven, CT and prior to one of my meetings I passed the sacred #GroveStreetCemetery. I'm not particularly religious but I was inspired by the writing on top of the Egyptian Revival Gate. Especially during these dark days in the history of our country.

Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Apr 20

A very good turnout today during #BostonMarathon weekend for the Stop the Billionaire Agenda rally on #BostonCommon. The passion to FIGHT the #Fascist agenda of our current "administration" is only growing.

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Doug McCalmont @dmac420.bsky.social · Apr 18

Beyond frightening.

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