@charliej102.bsky.social
Unapologetically liberal, progressive, and 💙 Technologist and architect for better world. Global traveler.
Bullies, Thieves, and Dictators: Each time they get away with something, they only become more emboldened. The only way to stop them is to stand up to them. They quickly fold after that.
January 25, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Bullies, Thieves, and Dictators: Each time they get away with something, they only become more emboldened. The only way to stop them is to stand up to them. They quickly fold after that.
Trump Peace Board smh
January 23, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Trump Peace Board smh
US Constitution: Fourth Amendment
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, ..."
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, ..."
January 12, 2026 at 1:16 PM
US Constitution: Fourth Amendment
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, ..."
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, ..."
What's lurking under the tree for next year?
December 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
What's lurking under the tree for next year?
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As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
How did American oil get in the ground under Venezuela?
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
How did American oil get in the ground under Venezuela?
Texas A&M has always worried about race and gender ... so much so that Black and Women students weren't allowed until 1963. Now, they want to turn the clock back.
Texas, where they want to force the teaching of things that don't exist—like a snake chatting up someone called "Eve"—and ban the teaching of things that do exist—like race and gender. Christian Nationalism is toxic.
November 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Texas A&M has always worried about race and gender ... so much so that Black and Women students weren't allowed until 1963. Now, they want to turn the clock back.
The question should be: Who do you expect Vance to pick as the next Vice President?
November 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The question should be: Who do you expect Vance to pick as the next Vice President?
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
November 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
We don't have a political divide in America, we have an ethical one.
October 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We don't have a political divide in America, we have an ethical one.
The fall is my favorite season
September 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The fall is my favorite season
"...a squad of Minute Men were marching by..." When Johnny comes home from Greaser Land,
Hurray, hurraw,
His ears will be full of desert sand,
Hurray, hurraw,
But he'll speaka de Spiggoty pretty sweet
And he'll bring us a gun and a señorit',
And we'll all get stewed when
Johnny comes marching home!
Hurray, hurraw,
His ears will be full of desert sand,
Hurray, hurraw,
But he'll speaka de Spiggoty pretty sweet
And he'll bring us a gun and a señorit',
And we'll all get stewed when
Johnny comes marching home!
("15) President shall have the authority to institute and execute all necessary measures for the conduct of the government during this critical epoch; (b), that Congress shall serve only in an advisory capacity" It Can't Happen Here gutenberg.net.au/ebooks03/030...
It Can't Happen Here
gutenberg.net.au
September 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"...a squad of Minute Men were marching by..." When Johnny comes home from Greaser Land,
Hurray, hurraw,
His ears will be full of desert sand,
Hurray, hurraw,
But he'll speaka de Spiggoty pretty sweet
And he'll bring us a gun and a señorit',
And we'll all get stewed when
Johnny comes marching home!
Hurray, hurraw,
His ears will be full of desert sand,
Hurray, hurraw,
But he'll speaka de Spiggoty pretty sweet
And he'll bring us a gun and a señorit',
And we'll all get stewed when
Johnny comes marching home!
Aunt ifada getting ready for the fall. I wonder where Uncle ifada is.
September 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Aunt ifada getting ready for the fall. I wonder where Uncle ifada is.
"If women wants any rights more than they's got, why don't they just take them, and not be talking about it." -- Sojourner Truth
September 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
"If women wants any rights more than they's got, why don't they just take them, and not be talking about it." -- Sojourner Truth
One of my favorite ANTIFA movies is "The Sound of Music".
September 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
One of my favorite ANTIFA movies is "The Sound of Music".
Is someone's right to own a gun greater than a child's right to live?
September 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Is someone's right to own a gun greater than a child's right to live?
Hoyt Axon (1974) … Work your fingers to the bone
Whadda ya get? Boney fingers
I've been broke as long as I remember, Get a little money and I gotta run and spend it, When I try to save it, someone come and take it, Sayin' maybe things'll get a little better in the mornin'..
Whadda ya get? Boney fingers
I've been broke as long as I remember, Get a little money and I gotta run and spend it, When I try to save it, someone come and take it, Sayin' maybe things'll get a little better in the mornin'..
August 31, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Hoyt Axon (1974) … Work your fingers to the bone
Whadda ya get? Boney fingers
I've been broke as long as I remember, Get a little money and I gotta run and spend it, When I try to save it, someone come and take it, Sayin' maybe things'll get a little better in the mornin'..
Whadda ya get? Boney fingers
I've been broke as long as I remember, Get a little money and I gotta run and spend it, When I try to save it, someone come and take it, Sayin' maybe things'll get a little better in the mornin'..
The mood in Atlanta this weekend. Dragon Con
August 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The mood in Atlanta this weekend. Dragon Con
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Bike Advocacy 101
How have I not heard of @davewalker and his amazing cartoons!?
How have I not heard of @davewalker and his amazing cartoons!?
November 27, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Bike Advocacy 101
How have I not heard of @davewalker and his amazing cartoons!?
How have I not heard of @davewalker and his amazing cartoons!?
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