brenthepp
@brenthepp.bsky.social
Resisting our AI Overlords thru Natural Stupidity | Golden Retriever Fan | #SocialPolicy #AffordableHousing #MSW #RestorativeJustice #NonViolence365 | 🚴♂️📚📺📽🐠🎣XC⛷️😷🙏🕊️❤️⚖️ | Formerly @ppehtnerb on X/Twitter
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Once again I give you …
A Stray In The Manger
(Charles Barkly Jr)
CBJ says “Woof woof woof woof woof woof” [happy holidays to one and all]
A Stray In The Manger
(Charles Barkly Jr)
CBJ says “Woof woof woof woof woof woof” [happy holidays to one and all]
Once again I give you …
A Stray In The Manger
(Charles Barkly Jr)
CBJ says “Woof woof woof woof woof woof” [happy holidays to one and all]
A Stray In The Manger
(Charles Barkly Jr)
CBJ says “Woof woof woof woof woof woof” [happy holidays to one and all]
December 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Once again I give you …
A Stray In The Manger
(Charles Barkly Jr)
CBJ says “Woof woof woof woof woof woof” [happy holidays to one and all]
A Stray In The Manger
(Charles Barkly Jr)
CBJ says “Woof woof woof woof woof woof” [happy holidays to one and all]
I got a good one, how 'bout you?
parade.com/astrology/th...
parade.com/astrology/th...
Which Beatles Song Matches You, Based on Your Birth Month
Experts share which song by The Beatles matches you best, based on birth month.
parade.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I got a good one, how 'bout you?
parade.com/astrology/th...
parade.com/astrology/th...
I hereby publicly & in writing officially certify that I DO NOT give my consent ...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I hereby publicly & in writing officially certify that I DO NOT give my consent ...
🚫HDP
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That scene in the latest #Pluribus episode where Mr. Casino Royale (a.k.a. @sambaschutte.bsky.social) explained to Carol the other Old Schoolers (except maybe 1) want nothing to do w her just after all the local Others cleared out, hit hard. The whole world hates her! (or just needs their space)
December 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
That scene in the latest #Pluribus episode where Mr. Casino Royale (a.k.a. @sambaschutte.bsky.social) explained to Carol the other Old Schoolers (except maybe 1) want nothing to do w her just after all the local Others cleared out, hit hard. The whole world hates her! (or just needs their space)
@safety.bsky.app the sexbots are really out in large numbers today
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
@safety.bsky.app the sexbots are really out in large numbers today
It’s a long article but worth reading. Shocking but not surprising. Seems like it amounts to electronic pickpocketing.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
How the dollar-store industry overcharges cash-strapped customers while promising low prices
A Guardian investigation reveals Dollar General and Family Dollar stores often fail to honor their shelf prices – charging more at checkout for everything from frying pans to Frosted Flakes
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
It’s a long article but worth reading. Shocking but not surprising. Seems like it amounts to electronic pickpocketing.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Charles Barkly Jr was here for Thx wkd
1st time he's been over in mos
His chief servant had put me in the doghouse 4 ♾️ violations
But this time I didn't ...
✅ give CBJ human food
✅ wrassl w him in the house
✅ let him on the couch
❌ get into a barking contest w him inside (oops - he started it!)
1st time he's been over in mos
His chief servant had put me in the doghouse 4 ♾️ violations
But this time I didn't ...
✅ give CBJ human food
✅ wrassl w him in the house
✅ let him on the couch
❌ get into a barking contest w him inside (oops - he started it!)
December 1, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Charles Barkly Jr was here for Thx wkd
1st time he's been over in mos
His chief servant had put me in the doghouse 4 ♾️ violations
But this time I didn't ...
✅ give CBJ human food
✅ wrassl w him in the house
✅ let him on the couch
❌ get into a barking contest w him inside (oops - he started it!)
1st time he's been over in mos
His chief servant had put me in the doghouse 4 ♾️ violations
But this time I didn't ...
✅ give CBJ human food
✅ wrassl w him in the house
✅ let him on the couch
❌ get into a barking contest w him inside (oops - he started it!)
@rfloyd7.bsky.social are you singing again this Xmas season?
December 1, 2025 at 4:19 AM
@rfloyd7.bsky.social are you singing again this Xmas season?
We went 0 for 2 today. Wife hit a patch of invisible black ice and slid far off the road. Son came to get her in his 4 x 4 pick up truck slid off the road and lost his side view mirror. Everyone is OK. Charles Barkly Jr the world's largest golden retriever™️ sure was excited
November 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
We went 0 for 2 today. Wife hit a patch of invisible black ice and slid far off the road. Son came to get her in his 4 x 4 pick up truck slid off the road and lost his side view mirror. Everyone is OK. Charles Barkly Jr the world's largest golden retriever™️ sure was excited
Eggsactly
"Trump’s reaction to the statement by these members of Congress shows why such statements are now necessary in the first place."
"Trump’s reaction to the statement by these members of Congress shows why such statements are now necessary in the first place."
This is a new and dire development in the ongoing American constitutional crisis. The voters, Congress, and, yes, the U.S. military must all now be more vigilant than at any time in our modern history.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The President Is Losing Control of Himself
Donald Trump’s outbursts on social media this week were different than usual.
www.theatlantic.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Eggsactly
"Trump’s reaction to the statement by these members of Congress shows why such statements are now necessary in the first place."
"Trump’s reaction to the statement by these members of Congress shows why such statements are now necessary in the first place."
If you strip professional status from us social workers we're just going to have to… Breakdown into small groups, hold hands, and recite affirmations until we annoy the hell out of you and you change your mind
naswfl.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Leg...
naswfl.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Leg...
What DOE’s Proposed Change Means for Social Work Degrees
The U.S. Department of Education has proposed removing MSW and DSW degrees from the "Professional Degree" category under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). We want to clarify what this means for ...
naswfl.socialworkers.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
If you strip professional status from us social workers we're just going to have to… Breakdown into small groups, hold hands, and recite affirmations until we annoy the hell out of you and you change your mind
naswfl.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Leg...
naswfl.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Leg...
@jonathancapehart.bsky.social nice exercise of self-control on NewsHour last night. Also, I’d like to borrow that suit sometime.
November 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
@jonathancapehart.bsky.social nice exercise of self-control on NewsHour last night. Also, I’d like to borrow that suit sometime.
The holidays are almost here. That means eating turkeys and maybe even dealing with a few turkey-like family members. Here's a few resources that might help you prepare for difficult conversations: 1 of 2 www.splcenter.org/resources/re...
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The holidays are almost here. That means eating turkeys and maybe even dealing with a few turkey-like family members. Here's a few resources that might help you prepare for difficult conversations: 1 of 2 www.splcenter.org/resources/re...
The current president of the usa & commander in chief (including over nukes) is an internet troll
November 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The current president of the usa & commander in chief (including over nukes) is an internet troll
Couldn't agree more
It should be easy for educated, rational citizens to hold these two thoughts in mind: drug traffickers are the bad guys but due process of law protects us all.
Being against blowing up alleged drug traffickers at sea on the president's word does NOT make one a supporter of drug traffickers.
Being against blowing up alleged drug traffickers at sea on the president's word does NOT make one a supporter of drug traffickers.
November 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Couldn't agree more
Whatever happened to fish sticks?
November 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Whatever happened to fish sticks?
Beyond sad & scary that we have to mobilize cities to defend against bogus partisan attacks from the feds
THREAD- 🛡️ COMMUNITY PROTECTION TOOLKIT 🛡️
🚨ATTENTION CHARLOTTE AREA
How to Organize ICE & CBP Resistance in Your Neighborhood
This toolkit is based on what has worked in Chicago as communities organize to keep their neighbors safe and informed. (reposting, H/T original author!) (1)
🚨ATTENTION CHARLOTTE AREA
How to Organize ICE & CBP Resistance in Your Neighborhood
This toolkit is based on what has worked in Chicago as communities organize to keep their neighbors safe and informed. (reposting, H/T original author!) (1)
November 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Beyond sad & scary that we have to mobilize cities to defend against bogus partisan attacks from the feds
Good analysis of recently released Epstein info. Helped understand why the WH thinks some of the most seemingly damning stuff exonerates T (not that I believe them)
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n...
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n...
NYU law professor talks about the fallout from the release of Epstein documents
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with New York University law professor Ryan Goodman about the fallout over the latest release of documents from the Epstein estate.
www.npr.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Good analysis of recently released Epstein info. Helped understand why the WH thinks some of the most seemingly damning stuff exonerates T (not that I believe them)
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n...
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n...
Is anyone surprised there is damning content in the Epstein info released so far? And all this after the White House has denied Trump was mentioned & still maintains recently released info proves he's innocent
#UpsideDownWorld -- and I mean that in a bizarro and stranger things/evil way
#UpsideDownWorld -- and I mean that in a bizarro and stranger things/evil way
November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Is anyone surprised there is damning content in the Epstein info released so far? And all this after the White House has denied Trump was mentioned & still maintains recently released info proves he's innocent
#UpsideDownWorld -- and I mean that in a bizarro and stranger things/evil way
#UpsideDownWorld -- and I mean that in a bizarro and stranger things/evil way
Can anyone recommend a good GordonLightfoot greatest hits CD? Seems to be many out there but even after looking on Allmusic I'm confused
November 12, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Can anyone recommend a good GordonLightfoot greatest hits CD? Seems to be many out there but even after looking on Allmusic I'm confused
@leannewriter.bsky.social have you been watching #Pluribus. It's very good and it has one of your OFMD guys in it
November 10, 2025 at 3:46 AM
@leannewriter.bsky.social have you been watching #Pluribus. It's very good and it has one of your OFMD guys in it
Reposted by brenthepp
Folks, Vince Gilligan’s done it again with #Pluribus. An absolute sci-fi masterpiece featuring a tremendous lead performance from Rhea Seehorn. It may sound counterintuitive in a review, but go into this one knowing as little as possible:
'Pluribus' Review: 23 Years Later, 'Breaking Bad's Creator Returns to Sci-Fi With an Absolute Masterpiece on Apple TV
23 years after his time on The X-Files, Vince Gilligan returns to sci-fi for Pluribus, a stunning new Apple TV series starring Rhea Seehorn.
collider.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Folks, Vince Gilligan’s done it again with #Pluribus. An absolute sci-fi masterpiece featuring a tremendous lead performance from Rhea Seehorn. It may sound counterintuitive in a review, but go into this one knowing as little as possible: