Pye
@pyewhite.bsky.social
Ex-graphics and publication worker, ex-musician, volunteer for community radio, amateur writer, and politically left of the left.
Not a Democrat, but known to hang around with the progressive ones.
atoms/molecules
Not a Democrat, but known to hang around with the progressive ones.
atoms/molecules
Pointing out the original Black Friday-the financial crisis of 1869. (History is important) For years, I have refused to shop on this day and no ordering online for Cyber Monday. This time, it will be neither for Blackout week. I’ll get by. Help others to do the same.
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Research Guides: This Month in Business History: The Gilded Age's Gold Crisis: September 1869's Black Friday
Compiled by specialists in Business Reference Services at the Library of Congress, this guide highlights stories about the people, places, and events that made their mark on business history.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Pointing out the original Black Friday-the financial crisis of 1869. (History is important) For years, I have refused to shop on this day and no ordering online for Cyber Monday. This time, it will be neither for Blackout week. I’ll get by. Help others to do the same.
guides.loc.gov/this-month-i...
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Nice twist! And the posts are funny all the way down!
Stupidity is the mind killer. I will let it pass through me, and in the end, I will remain, wiser from the experience.
Stupidity is the mind killer. I will let it pass through me, and in the end, I will remain, wiser from the experience.
Arrakis, a desert, planet, can you believe it? Some people call it Dune, I call it Arrakis. The SPICE must flow, and quite frankly, it will be flowing much faster than under the failed DUKE LETO. Maybe he was a nice guy, maybe not,I think he was jealous of me! We're looking into that very strongly.
November 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Nice twist! And the posts are funny all the way down!
Stupidity is the mind killer. I will let it pass through me, and in the end, I will remain, wiser from the experience.
Stupidity is the mind killer. I will let it pass through me, and in the end, I will remain, wiser from the experience.
Deluded the liberals are. Propaganda leads to blame, blame leads to hate, hate leads to misdirection, and misdirection leads to more billionaires. Communism is not the same as Fascism.
Clueless liberal.
Thinks trump is communist.
Thinks trump is communist.
Easy to understand really
November 25, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Deluded the liberals are. Propaganda leads to blame, blame leads to hate, hate leads to misdirection, and misdirection leads to more billionaires. Communism is not the same as Fascism.
The more the US national clown show goes on, the more I think that cats should rule the world. We will still get the haughty entitlement, but have warmer feelings and light-hearted laughter. #Caturday can never come soon enough in the week! 🐈⬛
November 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The more the US national clown show goes on, the more I think that cats should rule the world. We will still get the haughty entitlement, but have warmer feelings and light-hearted laughter. #Caturday can never come soon enough in the week! 🐈⬛
I got a whim to try writing a haiku, then it kept going until I did 5 in a row. I’m hoping it isn’t too messy or weird, and hoping I got it right. It is a bit grim, but so is my view of collective humanity. That includes a slim possibility of hope.
November 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I got a whim to try writing a haiku, then it kept going until I did 5 in a row. I’m hoping it isn’t too messy or weird, and hoping I got it right. It is a bit grim, but so is my view of collective humanity. That includes a slim possibility of hope.
I haven't watched The Majority Report for years, but I saw that Abby Martin was on this one. She always gets me fired up, so I've been a fan ever since I first saw her show, "Breaking the Set." New documentary coming up, called Earth's Greatest Enemy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YykT...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YykT...
US Empire Vs Earth | Abby Martin | TMR
YouTube video by The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I haven't watched The Majority Report for years, but I saw that Abby Martin was on this one. She always gets me fired up, so I've been a fan ever since I first saw her show, "Breaking the Set." New documentary coming up, called Earth's Greatest Enemy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YykT...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YykT...
Those 8, and others of their ilk, are seen as Republicans in Democrats' clothing. This is partly why I did the Dem exit thing 5 years ago. That move will embolden Republicans further and weaken their chances in the midterms. Real lives are on the line here.
this is what 'vote blue no matter who' gets you.
stop falling for it. it's a trap.
sen. john fetterman ( of course )
sen. dick durbin
sen. jacky rosen
sen. catherine cortez masto
sen. maggie hassan
sen. tim kaine
sen. jeanne shaheen
throw eggs, if you can afford them, at chuck schumer
stop falling for it. it's a trap.
sen. john fetterman ( of course )
sen. dick durbin
sen. jacky rosen
sen. catherine cortez masto
sen. maggie hassan
sen. tim kaine
sen. jeanne shaheen
throw eggs, if you can afford them, at chuck schumer
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Those 8, and others of their ilk, are seen as Republicans in Democrats' clothing. This is partly why I did the Dem exit thing 5 years ago. That move will embolden Republicans further and weaken their chances in the midterms. Real lives are on the line here.
I know I have a "wait and see" attitude on much of politics nowadays, but what an amazing victory speech! Congrats to Mayor-elect Mamdani! I think there is renewed hope in NYC. 👍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnvn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnvn...
Zohran Mamdani Victory Speech: Vows to Deliver on Working-Class Affordability Agenda
YouTube video by BreakThrough News
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November 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I know I have a "wait and see" attitude on much of politics nowadays, but what an amazing victory speech! Congrats to Mayor-elect Mamdani! I think there is renewed hope in NYC. 👍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnvn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnvn...
In this age of mergers and partnerships, I'm kinda surprised Burger King has not hooked up with Dairy Queen. It seems logical. After all, many people still like to glorify monarchies.
November 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
In this age of mergers and partnerships, I'm kinda surprised Burger King has not hooked up with Dairy Queen. It seems logical. After all, many people still like to glorify monarchies.
This is an absolutely amazing interview with Whitney Webb on The Chris Hedges Report. Love the in-depth analysis. Check it out, knowledge is power!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um-T...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um-T...
The Rise of the Thielverse & the Surveillance State (w/ Whitney Webb) | The Chris Hedges Report
YouTube video by The Chris Hedges YouTube Channel
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October 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
This is an absolutely amazing interview with Whitney Webb on The Chris Hedges Report. Love the in-depth analysis. Check it out, knowledge is power!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um-T...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um-T...
The Grifter in Chief is having hurt feelings over Ronald Reagan’s actual words. They will throw every obfuscation they can against Canada’s ad with Reagan. It especially points out that it is merely for short-term gain, and everyone else can suffer in the long run. Truth hurts, eh, Trumpy?
October 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The Grifter in Chief is having hurt feelings over Ronald Reagan’s actual words. They will throw every obfuscation they can against Canada’s ad with Reagan. It especially points out that it is merely for short-term gain, and everyone else can suffer in the long run. Truth hurts, eh, Trumpy?
On this, we all agree. Glad to see it. Good to speak out. ✊
October 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
On this, we all agree. Glad to see it. Good to speak out. ✊
Ben Norton does the best in-depth analysis on Nobel Prize winner, Maria Corina Machado. Well worth checking out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E7p...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E7p...
Trump-backed Venezuelan coup leader promises to give oil to US corporations
YouTube video by Geopolitical Economy Report
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October 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Ben Norton does the best in-depth analysis on Nobel Prize winner, Maria Corina Machado. Well worth checking out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E7p...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E7p...
Wishing everyone a good Indigenous Peoples’ Day. A number of states observe this alongside that other traditional holiday. I hope it accentuates the history of colonizers on the continent.
October 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Wishing everyone a good Indigenous Peoples’ Day. A number of states observe this alongside that other traditional holiday. I hope it accentuates the history of colonizers on the continent.
It’s October and time to get in the Halloween spirit. This time, it’s the original Addams Family. In the Melancholia comes to visit episode, I discover the inspiration for Princess Leia’s hair do for the first Star Wars movie. . . Maybe.
October 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
It’s October and time to get in the Halloween spirit. This time, it’s the original Addams Family. In the Melancholia comes to visit episode, I discover the inspiration for Princess Leia’s hair do for the first Star Wars movie. . . Maybe.
While continuing to write about my past, (and looking things up on the internet) I found out that Mark Volman died on September 5, 2025. (Just last month) He was 78 years old. I will be sad the rest of this week and then some. RIP, Mark.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Mark Volman, co-founder of Turtles and Flo & Eddie, dies at 78
Volman and high-school pal Howard Kaylan rose to fame with the '60s pop classic 'Happy Together,' then spent years as the harmonizing duo Flo & Eddie.
www.latimes.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
While continuing to write about my past, (and looking things up on the internet) I found out that Mark Volman died on September 5, 2025. (Just last month) He was 78 years old. I will be sad the rest of this week and then some. RIP, Mark.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Of all the interesting commentaries on Trump's disastrous (and disturbing) UN speech, this has to be my favorite:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEEw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEEw...
Climate Scientist Reacts to Trump's UN Speech
YouTube video by ClimateAdam
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October 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Of all the interesting commentaries on Trump's disastrous (and disturbing) UN speech, this has to be my favorite:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEEw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEEw...
I love to hear conspiracy theories and here’s one of mine: What if an orange authoritarian with the mind of a petulant toddler wanted to get even with everyone on the planet just because he was criticized & made fun of? (Scorched Earth stuff.) I think of that every time Trumpy does something stupid.
October 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I love to hear conspiracy theories and here’s one of mine: What if an orange authoritarian with the mind of a petulant toddler wanted to get even with everyone on the planet just because he was criticized & made fun of? (Scorched Earth stuff.) I think of that every time Trumpy does something stupid.
I watch these things at times for a reality check on my own habits. True, it is AI assisted, but the subject is well worth the 24 minutes. Challenge yourself before going out to challenge others!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIO4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIO4...
Why Critical Thinking Is Disappearing – The Rise of Collective Stupidity
YouTube video by The Psyche
www.youtube.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I watch these things at times for a reality check on my own habits. True, it is AI assisted, but the subject is well worth the 24 minutes. Challenge yourself before going out to challenge others!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIO4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIO4...
Here's what I remember Graham Greene for the most - Edgar Montrose on The Red Green Show. (Yes, Dances With Wolves is also mentioned in this 2:52 clip) So funny! RIP, Mr. Greene.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tXq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tXq...
www.youtube.com
September 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Here's what I remember Graham Greene for the most - Edgar Montrose on The Red Green Show. (Yes, Dances With Wolves is also mentioned in this 2:52 clip) So funny! RIP, Mr. Greene.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tXq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tXq...
Keeping to myself lately and concentrating on my own writing, I look things up from time to time. With predictive search, I presume the search engine uses what a lot of other people search for. If that’s true, we are truly immersed in an idiocracy! It’s a tragic comedy! (or a comical tragedy?)
September 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Keeping to myself lately and concentrating on my own writing, I look things up from time to time. With predictive search, I presume the search engine uses what a lot of other people search for. If that’s true, we are truly immersed in an idiocracy! It’s a tragic comedy! (or a comical tragedy?)
This is a very poignant moment from a very funny movie, The Great Dictator, with Charlie Chaplin. It's worth a view from time to time, even if only to remind us that we missed our moment many times over. Enjoy, and always speak out like this, if you can. ✊
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7GY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7GY...
Charlie Chaplin - Final Speech from The Great Dictator
YouTube video by Charlie Chaplin
www.youtube.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This is a very poignant moment from a very funny movie, The Great Dictator, with Charlie Chaplin. It's worth a view from time to time, even if only to remind us that we missed our moment many times over. Enjoy, and always speak out like this, if you can. ✊
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7GY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7GY...
My best indulgence this summer has been to rewatch Carl Sagan’s Cosmos, the Collector’s Edition. Once again, I am reminded that not only is it informative and entertaining, but it is a work of art, as well. I recommend it. Next up: maybe something with Neil Degrasse Tyson.
August 31, 2025 at 11:43 AM
My best indulgence this summer has been to rewatch Carl Sagan’s Cosmos, the Collector’s Edition. Once again, I am reminded that not only is it informative and entertaining, but it is a work of art, as well. I recommend it. Next up: maybe something with Neil Degrasse Tyson.
This is my favorite scene from my walking route - the chalk art wall that had a beautiful butterfly where I started the uphill part of my walk. Wonderful artistic talent usually gets displayed there. Extra goodness: the chalk obscures where someone wrote, “We (heart) Trump” in red spray paint!
August 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This is my favorite scene from my walking route - the chalk art wall that had a beautiful butterfly where I started the uphill part of my walk. Wonderful artistic talent usually gets displayed there. Extra goodness: the chalk obscures where someone wrote, “We (heart) Trump” in red spray paint!
I remember Rick Sanchez from RT America. True, they had a few Trump supporters there, but I saw some of the best progressive voices of the US there, like Chris Hedges, Abby Martin, Lee Camp, and others. Good Danny Haiphong interview:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_oe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_oe...
Trump HUMILIATED by Putin as Ukraine Crumbles, China CHECKMATES Taiwan: BRICS Takes Over
YouTube video by Danny Haiphong
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August 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I remember Rick Sanchez from RT America. True, they had a few Trump supporters there, but I saw some of the best progressive voices of the US there, like Chris Hedges, Abby Martin, Lee Camp, and others. Good Danny Haiphong interview:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_oe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_oe...