Marlin Whitaker
@peninsulist.bsky.social
Retired IT pro, mostly Linux. Aficionado of traditional dance (square, contra, flatfooting, ECD). Lover of old-time folk music. Native-plant evangelist. Humanist and proud liberal.
I am not in the habit of attending Planning Commission meetings, but I infer that they devote a significant amount of every meeting listening to grievances of delulu NIMBYs. Is this a requirement? By now, I'm sure they have heard it all. Can't they just get to work and finish their job? #a2council
August 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I am not in the habit of attending Planning Commission meetings, but I infer that they devote a significant amount of every meeting listening to grievances of delulu NIMBYs. Is this a requirement? By now, I'm sure they have heard it all. Can't they just get to work and finish their job? #a2council
Apparently all these European leaders got the message that Trump wants to be thanked.
August 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Apparently all these European leaders got the message that Trump wants to be thanked.
The two recent mailers from LGC are clearly a naked play to get "No" votes from the pause-the-plan crowd. I have to assume that most Ann Arbor voters are smart enough to know these are separate issues and not to fall for the spurious arguments of the LGC. #a2council
July 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The two recent mailers from LGC are clearly a naked play to get "No" votes from the pause-the-plan crowd. I have to assume that most Ann Arbor voters are smart enough to know these are separate issues and not to fall for the spurious arguments of the LGC. #a2council
OMG! Another deranged mailer from the LGC. How much money do those people have for propaganda? Yet they could raise almost nothing to create a park. #a2council
July 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
OMG! Another deranged mailer from the LGC. How much money do those people have for propaganda? Yet they could raise almost nothing to create a park. #a2council
The glossy mailpiece that arrived today from the Library Green Conservancy that conflates A/B with the CLUP is so disgusting. I am furious but don't know how to counteract their disinformation. The depravity of those people knows no bounds. Sorry, but I just had to rant. #a2council
July 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The glossy mailpiece that arrived today from the Library Green Conservancy that conflates A/B with the CLUP is so disgusting. I am furious but don't know how to counteract their disinformation. The depravity of those people knows no bounds. Sorry, but I just had to rant. #a2council
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Watched 3 different cars use the bike lane as a right turn lane from Scio Church onto Maple yesterday. CAN WE PLEASE GET BOLLARDS!? #a2council
July 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Watched 3 different cars use the bike lane as a right turn lane from Scio Church onto Maple yesterday. CAN WE PLEASE GET BOLLARDS!? #a2council
I am having trouble understanding why City Council members think they should intervene at this time to appropriate many thousands of additional dollars to delay the work of the planning commission. Did the consulting firm request this? #a2council
July 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I am having trouble understanding why City Council members think they should intervene at this time to appropriate many thousands of additional dollars to delay the work of the planning commission. Did the consulting firm request this? #a2council
Has Tulsi Gabbard resigned yet?
June 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Has Tulsi Gabbard resigned yet?
IRL, I don't think I know anyone as dishonest and mean-spirited as JD Vance. He knows what he is doing, and I don't understand how he can live with himself.
June 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
IRL, I don't think I know anyone as dishonest and mean-spirited as JD Vance. He knows what he is doing, and I don't understand how he can live with himself.
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Ann Arbor” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/standupameri...
NO KINGS Ann Arbor · Stand Up America
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...
www.mobilize.us
June 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Ann Arbor” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/standupameri...
I was sitting on the front porch enjoying a beautiful day to do some reading when Weed Man pulled up and sprayed his stinky chemicals in the lawn across the street. Forced me inside. Yeah, I'm annoyed.
May 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I was sitting on the front porch enjoying a beautiful day to do some reading when Weed Man pulled up and sprayed his stinky chemicals in the lawn across the street. Forced me inside. Yeah, I'm annoyed.
Why wasn't the president in that group chat of high-level officials? Apparently he was on his way to play golf. Has he just checked out of governing and is leaving that to others?
March 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Why wasn't the president in that group chat of high-level officials? Apparently he was on his way to play golf. Has he just checked out of governing and is leaving that to others?
Here's a very interesting story about an issue you may not have been aware of.
Dead Athletes. Empty Stands. Why Are We Paying Billions to Keep This Sport Alive? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
Dead Athletes. Empty Stands. Why Are We Paying Billions to Keep This Sport Alive? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
Opinion | Dead Athletes. Empty Stands. Why Are We Paying Billions to Keep This Sport Alive? (Gift Article)
Let the sport of kings stand on its own.
www.nytimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Here's a very interesting story about an issue you may not have been aware of.
Dead Athletes. Empty Stands. Why Are We Paying Billions to Keep This Sport Alive? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
Dead Athletes. Empty Stands. Why Are We Paying Billions to Keep This Sport Alive? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
How to explain the Republican mind?
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
How to explain the Republican mind?
Yesterday Trump and Vance disrespected the USA in the Oval Office, and Republican leaders seem disinclined to do anything about it. Such cowards. What a sad time this is.
March 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Yesterday Trump and Vance disrespected the USA in the Oval Office, and Republican leaders seem disinclined to do anything about it. Such cowards. What a sad time this is.
Today I am embarrassed for my country.
March 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today I am embarrassed for my country.
It's incredible that stupid Republican senators actually believed these liars
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump's Cabinet members have already backtracked on some promises made before being confirmed
As they mustered support for their confirmations by the U.S. Senate, some of Donald Trump’s nominees made statements from which they’ve already distanced themselves upon taking office.
apnews.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
It's incredible that stupid Republican senators actually believed these liars
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
@umichbball.bsky.social How is it possible to win a college basketball game while scoring less than 50 points? Does this happen a lot?
February 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
@umichbball.bsky.social How is it possible to win a college basketball game while scoring less than 50 points? Does this happen a lot?
Mitch McConnell used to be the most powerful man in the Senate and arguably at times the entire country. Now he can't get a single other Republican to go along with him in important votes. Or isn't he even trying? I have little sympathy for him, but it's still sad to see.
February 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Mitch McConnell used to be the most powerful man in the Senate and arguably at times the entire country. Now he can't get a single other Republican to go along with him in important votes. Or isn't he even trying? I have little sympathy for him, but it's still sad to see.
I don't know who was traded for Marc Fogel. I hope it was Tulsi Gabbard.
February 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I don't know who was traded for Marc Fogel. I hope it was Tulsi Gabbard.
Seeing posts with "MAJOR BREAKING NEWS". When everything is Breaking News, we now have breaking news inflation. What's after major?
February 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Seeing posts with "MAJOR BREAKING NEWS". When everything is Breaking News, we now have breaking news inflation. What's after major?
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Palestinians Propose Taking Ownership of Mar-a-Lago
February 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Palestinians Propose Taking Ownership of Mar-a-Lago
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The men carrying out Musk's coup are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran.
Make them famous. And, eventually, when possible, arrest them and charge them with multiple felonies. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
Make them famous. And, eventually, when possible, arrest them and charge them with multiple felonies. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover
Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
www.wired.com
February 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The men carrying out Musk's coup are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran.
Make them famous. And, eventually, when possible, arrest them and charge them with multiple felonies. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
Make them famous. And, eventually, when possible, arrest them and charge them with multiple felonies. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...