Mike
@dropthemike.bsky.social
Virginian. Trail runner. (Mostly) Reformed beer league ice hockey player.
Sports: Brentford FC. Washington Capitals.
Sports: Brentford FC. Washington Capitals.
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Inspired by DC punk scene / Dischord Records reference in Atlas Brew Works' "Dance of Days" IPA, I am revisiting artists from the 90s heyday of Dischord, Epitaph, and Fat Wreck Chords.
So far, we're Epitaph heavy: Lagwagon, NUFAN, Ten Foot Pole, Pulley, Satanic Surfers, NOFX, Millencolin...
So far, we're Epitaph heavy: Lagwagon, NUFAN, Ten Foot Pole, Pulley, Satanic Surfers, NOFX, Millencolin...
November 11, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Inspired by DC punk scene / Dischord Records reference in Atlas Brew Works' "Dance of Days" IPA, I am revisiting artists from the 90s heyday of Dischord, Epitaph, and Fat Wreck Chords.
So far, we're Epitaph heavy: Lagwagon, NUFAN, Ten Foot Pole, Pulley, Satanic Surfers, NOFX, Millencolin...
So far, we're Epitaph heavy: Lagwagon, NUFAN, Ten Foot Pole, Pulley, Satanic Surfers, NOFX, Millencolin...
::taps microphone::
Um, hello again. I plan to be less active on social media in general but am ceasing operations on the *other* site in favor of this one.
Has BSky become viable for following sports yet?
Um, hello again. I plan to be less active on social media in general but am ceasing operations on the *other* site in favor of this one.
Has BSky become viable for following sports yet?
November 11, 2024 at 2:31 PM
::taps microphone::
Um, hello again. I plan to be less active on social media in general but am ceasing operations on the *other* site in favor of this one.
Has BSky become viable for following sports yet?
Um, hello again. I plan to be less active on social media in general but am ceasing operations on the *other* site in favor of this one.
Has BSky become viable for following sports yet?
Part of the catharsis of migrating to this platform is sharing the dissonance created by the stark contrast against that OTHER platform.
This summarizes what's going on over there pretty well:
This summarizes what's going on over there pretty well:
October 10, 2023 at 7:48 PM
Part of the catharsis of migrating to this platform is sharing the dissonance created by the stark contrast against that OTHER platform.
This summarizes what's going on over there pretty well:
This summarizes what's going on over there pretty well:
How is it okay to post these things (in the screenshotted post) and still be in a position of prominence in politics?
This is so egregiously racist it's anachronistic while at the same time incredibly current.
A large part of the country sees this and says "yep, I'll still vote for that party"
This is so egregiously racist it's anachronistic while at the same time incredibly current.
A large part of the country sees this and says "yep, I'll still vote for that party"
Just saw a horribly racist post I normally woulda blocked and moved on from
But then I noticed the poster's bio, which includes that he clerked for Justice Gorsuch & was Chief Counsel for Nominations to Senator Grassley
This disgusting racist had a key role filling the federal judiciary, I'm sick
But then I noticed the poster's bio, which includes that he clerked for Justice Gorsuch & was Chief Counsel for Nominations to Senator Grassley
This disgusting racist had a key role filling the federal judiciary, I'm sick
October 2, 2023 at 7:31 PM
How is it okay to post these things (in the screenshotted post) and still be in a position of prominence in politics?
This is so egregiously racist it's anachronistic while at the same time incredibly current.
A large part of the country sees this and says "yep, I'll still vote for that party"
This is so egregiously racist it's anachronistic while at the same time incredibly current.
A large part of the country sees this and says "yep, I'll still vote for that party"
So encouraged to see that we're all in agreement that the health of the economy shouldn't be gauged by the cost of a burger and fries and... a double whiskey rocks at Newark airport.
September 21, 2023 at 4:42 PM
So encouraged to see that we're all in agreement that the health of the economy shouldn't be gauged by the cost of a burger and fries and... a double whiskey rocks at Newark airport.
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear shorts.
September 20, 2023 at 5:48 PM
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear shorts.
I have said this repeatedly -- the ONLY way that Russia can succeed is to poison the domestic politics of its opponents and turn the political will in their favor.
The MAGA movement is a direct result of this strategy. To my right-leaning, pro-Ukraine followers - help fix this.
The MAGA movement is a direct result of this strategy. To my right-leaning, pro-Ukraine followers - help fix this.
September 20, 2023 at 2:21 PM
I have said this repeatedly -- the ONLY way that Russia can succeed is to poison the domestic politics of its opponents and turn the political will in their favor.
The MAGA movement is a direct result of this strategy. To my right-leaning, pro-Ukraine followers - help fix this.
The MAGA movement is a direct result of this strategy. To my right-leaning, pro-Ukraine followers - help fix this.
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“Sorry, but starting next week syphilis is no longer free.”
September 18, 2023 at 11:30 PM
“Sorry, but starting next week syphilis is no longer free.”
Apropos of nothing, just randomly checking in on BlueSky.
No reason. Nothing going on elsewhere.
No reason. Nothing going on elsewhere.
September 19, 2023 at 1:51 AM
Apropos of nothing, just randomly checking in on BlueSky.
No reason. Nothing going on elsewhere.
No reason. Nothing going on elsewhere.
Happy Mug Shot Day to all who love justice!
August 24, 2023 at 1:34 PM
Happy Mug Shot Day to all who love justice!
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Everyone picked up a new hobby during the pandemic. I wrote about mine for @thenation.com.
Undercover With the New Alt-Right
For 11 months, I pretended to be a far-right extremist. I discovered a radical youth movement trying to infiltrate the Republican Party.
www.thenation.com
August 22, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Everyone picked up a new hobby during the pandemic. I wrote about mine for @thenation.com.
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welcome to new bluesky users, remember that ten likes earns you a $1 panera gift card and if you save up to 1,000 likes you get one hour of all you can eat soup
August 18, 2023 at 8:42 PM
welcome to new bluesky users, remember that ten likes earns you a $1 panera gift card and if you save up to 1,000 likes you get one hour of all you can eat soup
Recently had someone describe elemental aspects of my professional life as "like watching paint dry" and I'm like "Bitch, who cares?! I have a MORTGAGE!"
August 18, 2023 at 8:01 PM
Recently had someone describe elemental aspects of my professional life as "like watching paint dry" and I'm like "Bitch, who cares?! I have a MORTGAGE!"
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It’s so funny to make a decision so universally loathed that you break a different app
August 18, 2023 at 7:19 PM
It’s so funny to make a decision so universally loathed that you break a different app
Okay - I have officially closed the *other* app and am ready to try to migrate.
Follow recommendations?
Follow recommendations?
August 18, 2023 at 4:37 PM
Okay - I have officially closed the *other* app and am ready to try to migrate.
Follow recommendations?
Follow recommendations?