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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 16h

Nifty trick the Trump administration is employing; demonizing judges who rule against them while simultaneously ignoring their rulings, constantly claiming new legal loopholes allow them to continue their unlawful activities.

To be absolutely clear, in this case “nifty” means “despicable.”

Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 22h

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 1d

I would like to thank the Trump administration for shining the spotlight on Chicago because now the entire world knows how awesome we are.

Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 1d

Given today’s media climate, it’s worth noting the current owner of the @chicagoist.bsky.social handle has never had any connection to the original Chicagoist (or its current owner, Chance).

Just in case anyone was confused. 🙃

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 1d

The only thing burning in Chicago today is a glorious sun, set within a brilliantly blue sky, illuminating teeming hordes of people walking outside and enjoying the afternoon.

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 2d

United Center is actually pretty decent for rock shows. Good sound and pretty good sight lines wherever you are. I’ll probably skip this tour, but it’s a better all-around venue than where I last saw Rush in Chicago (Northerly Island).
🤘🙂

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 2d

Camera phones are lousy at capturing a great full moon, but it’s so bright over Chicago right now!!!!

Photo of the author looking up at the sky, illuminated only by the moon’s light.

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 2d

Spotted down the street from me—I love my neighbors in Chicago.

Photo of Halloween decorations, 2 skeletons on a porch replicating the famous photo of 2 people caught on camera canoodling by a Kiss-cam at a concert, next to a sign reading “Coldplay Jumbotron”

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 2d

After all the bands have run out of reissues of remastered albums I look forward to the avalanche of reissues of demastered albums.

Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 3d

I needed this chuckle today.

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 3d

Mars was the Roman god of war.
That’s why we say ‘martial arts,' ‘martial law,' and 'court martial.'

Marshall was the Roman god of designer fashion at discount prices.
That’s why we have Marshall’s.

Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 3d

Funny how the only President to attempt an insurrection is now threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act against law-abiding US citizens.

Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 3d

Our current septuagenarian President is a puppet in a cone of misinformation executing the whims of Stephen Miller and Russel K. Vought, men secure that their personal beliefs supersede the US Constitution.

But history will prove them wrong and celebrate their eventual failure.

Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 4d

Update per @blockclubchi.bsky.social!

blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/06/i...

Illinois Sues Trump To Block National Guard Deployment

The Trump administration is planning to send hundreds of National Guardsmen to Illinois — despite local officials' objections.

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 4d

Nice Father Ted callback. 😂

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 4d

@govpritzker.illinois.gov I hope you’re taking steps to follow Oregon’s example and sue to block the Trump administration from using National Guard troops in Chicago.

I’m hoping you take action to protect us instead of just taking about it.

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 6d

Yeah @nytimes.com and @washingtonpost.com , the Diddy sentencing is far more important than the rampant and unlawful ICE activity sweeping through Chicago right now.

C’mon you two, DO YOUR JOB.

Our city was safe…until ICE showed up.

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 7d

I find this far more helpful/hopeful than the other F-word that usually precedes this guy’s name.

Graffiti on a wall in Chicago reading: Fight Trump

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 8d

Posting clearly partisan messages on U.S. government websites is a clear violation of the Hatch Act.

So much for Republicans/MAGA being the party of “law and order.”

Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 9d

This is not a great example for SoD (SoW) Hegseth to use, since the U.S. actions in the 1991 Gulf War further destabilized the Middle East and potentially laid the groundwork that led to the largest terrorist attack on U.S. soil a decade later.

Screenshot via @washingtonpost.com

Photo of Hegseth addressing the gathering with new article copy underneath reading: As Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth moved toward the end of his remarks at Quantico, he cited an example of a war that he sees as a model for the United States: the Gulf War, in which U.S. troops and allies beat back an Iraqi invasion and annexation of neighboring Kuwait within months.

Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 10d

Hegseth’s meeting of military leaders sure feels like a bunch of adults tolerating a play put on by kids in their living room.

Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 10d

Donald J. Trump is just a cudgel for Project 2025, and his random actions and statements only help their plan.

Russell T. Vought and Stephen Miller are actually controlling the power of the Executive Branch.

You need to understand who is wielding actual power and who is providing distractions.

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 11d

Check out this amazing 1999 Liz Phair show at Lounge Ax from the @ajcproject.mas.to.ap.brid.gy!

Liz Phair Live at Lounge Ax 1999-03-14 : Liz Phair : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Liz PhairSunday, 14 March 1999Lounge Ax2438 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60614USARecording generously loaned from the Aadam Jacobs Audio...

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 11d

Who would’ve thought MTG would be the one Republican in Congress who understands she was elected to do what’s best for her constituents and not to blindly carry out orders from her party’s leader. I often disagree with her politics but I believe she should be commended for this.

Via @nytimes.com

Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 14d

Heading out to see Pulp and LCD Soundsystem at Hollywood Bowl tonight? Say hi if you see this guy! (It’s me. 🙂)

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Tankboy @tankboy.bsky.social · 15d

However, due to the 80% humidity it’s pretty toasty. 🙃

The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium sign reads “-196F”