A Squawking Grackle
@graham12633625.bsky.social
Houston, born and raised. Diagnosed sluggish schizophrenic since 2022 possessed with delusions of reform from within the system. Meta-modernist account.
Global outlook at https://x.com/Graham12633625 (there're more international media on Twitter)
Global outlook at https://x.com/Graham12633625 (there're more international media on Twitter)
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See it's shit like this that got me labeled a communist and then the circumstances engineered to have me institutionalized and diagnosed as schizophrenic in the manner in which this happened to people like me in the Soviet Union
This shit is not a joke and it is not a game
This shit is not a joke and it is not a game
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/24/h...
If you or someone you know owns a "[home] that flooded upstream of the Addicks and Barker dams", then you may be entitled to reparations from the United States federal government
If you or someone you know owns a "[home] that flooded upstream of the Addicks and Barker dams", then you may be entitled to reparations from the United States federal government
Houston homeowners win Hurricane Harvey appeal against feds
The ruling came in a lawsuit from a group of homeowners and could be appealed. An estimated 14,000 homes were inside the Addicks and Barker reservoirs when Harvey dumped more than 50 inches of rain in...
www.texastribune.org
December 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/24/h...
If you or someone you know owns a "[home] that flooded upstream of the Addicks and Barker dams", then you may be entitled to reparations from the United States federal government
If you or someone you know owns a "[home] that flooded upstream of the Addicks and Barker dams", then you may be entitled to reparations from the United States federal government
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/24/t...
The A&M lecturer fired for teaching about gender in children's literature as part of a education course was found to not have violated Texas' new prohibitions on subjects and that her academic liberty was violated
The System has declined to reinstate her
The A&M lecturer fired for teaching about gender in children's literature as part of a education course was found to not have violated Texas' new prohibitions on subjects and that her academic liberty was violated
The System has declined to reinstate her
Texas A&M won’t reinstate fired lecturer despite findings
A vice chancellor upheld the firing of Melissa McCoul, seen in a viral video being confronted by a student on her gender identity teachings, saying the termination was done with “good cause.”
www.texastribune.org
December 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/24/t...
The A&M lecturer fired for teaching about gender in children's literature as part of a education course was found to not have violated Texas' new prohibitions on subjects and that her academic liberty was violated
The System has declined to reinstate her
The A&M lecturer fired for teaching about gender in children's literature as part of a education course was found to not have violated Texas' new prohibitions on subjects and that her academic liberty was violated
The System has declined to reinstate her
Merry Christmas
December 25, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Merry Christmas
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/23/t...
The Karankawa Americans are fighting to preserve their ancestral homeland from industrial development
The Karankawa Americans are fighting to preserve their ancestral homeland from industrial development
Texas indigenous groups fight to save coastal settlement site
Flanked by a chemical plant and an oil rig construction yard, the site on Corpus Christi Bay may be the last of its kind on this stretch of coastline, now occupied by petrochemical facilities.
www.texastribune.org
December 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/23/t...
The Karankawa Americans are fighting to preserve their ancestral homeland from industrial development
The Karankawa Americans are fighting to preserve their ancestral homeland from industrial development
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
I heard tell that my grandfather once said that anyone who'd ever heard a child suffering from whooping cough would never doubt the value of vaccines...
I heard tell that my grandfather once said that anyone who'd ever heard a child suffering from whooping cough would never doubt the value of vaccines...
Harris County sees rise in whooping cough cases as doctors urge importance of vaccination | Houston Public Media
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is an infectious disease that can cause serious and potentially life-threatening complications, especially in infants and young children, according to the ...
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December 24, 2025 at 12:10 AM
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
I heard tell that my grandfather once said that anyone who'd ever heard a child suffering from whooping cough would never doubt the value of vaccines...
I heard tell that my grandfather once said that anyone who'd ever heard a child suffering from whooping cough would never doubt the value of vaccines...
x.com/bayraktar_1l...
The Kremlin is deploying actual horse cavalry in Ukraine now
Their strategy is the "mass assault doctrine" which is to throw bodies at the Ukrainians until Ukraine runs out of ammunition
However, they don't care about loss of life, and their military is deteriorated
The Kremlin is deploying actual horse cavalry in Ukraine now
Their strategy is the "mass assault doctrine" which is to throw bodies at the Ukrainians until Ukraine runs out of ammunition
However, they don't care about loss of life, and their military is deteriorated
x.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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The Kremlin is deploying actual horse cavalry in Ukraine now
Their strategy is the "mass assault doctrine" which is to throw bodies at the Ukrainians until Ukraine runs out of ammunition
However, they don't care about loss of life, and their military is deteriorated
The Kremlin is deploying actual horse cavalry in Ukraine now
Their strategy is the "mass assault doctrine" which is to throw bodies at the Ukrainians until Ukraine runs out of ammunition
However, they don't care about loss of life, and their military is deteriorated
www.npr.org/2025/12/22/g...
The reason we don't do battleships anymore is because, in the age of aircraft, they're just large, expensive, heavily manned targets
This is an atrocious vanity project
Some people will love him for it, but only fools are sold on vanity
The reason we don't do battleships anymore is because, in the age of aircraft, they're just large, expensive, heavily manned targets
This is an atrocious vanity project
Some people will love him for it, but only fools are sold on vanity
Trump announces plans for new Navy 'battleship' as part of a 'Golden Fleet'
President Trump claims the warship will be "the fastest, the biggest, and by far 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built." A month ago, the Navy scrapped plans to build a new, small war...
www.npr.org
December 23, 2025 at 11:35 PM
www.npr.org/2025/12/22/g...
The reason we don't do battleships anymore is because, in the age of aircraft, they're just large, expensive, heavily manned targets
This is an atrocious vanity project
Some people will love him for it, but only fools are sold on vanity
The reason we don't do battleships anymore is because, in the age of aircraft, they're just large, expensive, heavily manned targets
This is an atrocious vanity project
Some people will love him for it, but only fools are sold on vanity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UFg...
This video kind of touches on a subject about why right-wing infighting isn't necessarily indicative of their internal weakening
The example used here is Ben Shapiro blaming the growing antisemitism among Republican aligned personalities on "the Left (tm)"
This video kind of touches on a subject about why right-wing infighting isn't necessarily indicative of their internal weakening
The example used here is Ben Shapiro blaming the growing antisemitism among Republican aligned personalities on "the Left (tm)"
The Sharp Fall of Ben Shapiro
YouTube video by José
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:03 AM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UFg...
This video kind of touches on a subject about why right-wing infighting isn't necessarily indicative of their internal weakening
The example used here is Ben Shapiro blaming the growing antisemitism among Republican aligned personalities on "the Left (tm)"
This video kind of touches on a subject about why right-wing infighting isn't necessarily indicative of their internal weakening
The example used here is Ben Shapiro blaming the growing antisemitism among Republican aligned personalities on "the Left (tm)"
Las Posadas Service and Feast at the Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral, Houston, Texas 1/5
A service and festival to commemorate the lodging of Mary and Joseph in the manger in Bethlehem with roots in Latin America
I'm grateful to the cathedral that they open this service to the public
A service and festival to commemorate the lodging of Mary and Joseph in the manger in Bethlehem with roots in Latin America
I'm grateful to the cathedral that they open this service to the public
December 21, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Las Posadas Service and Feast at the Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral, Houston, Texas 1/5
A service and festival to commemorate the lodging of Mary and Joseph in the manger in Bethlehem with roots in Latin America
I'm grateful to the cathedral that they open this service to the public
A service and festival to commemorate the lodging of Mary and Joseph in the manger in Bethlehem with roots in Latin America
I'm grateful to the cathedral that they open this service to the public
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Well, the Texas hemp industry, having just succeeded in clearing hurdles with the state legislature, now faces similar restrictions from the federal legislature due to a bill passed in November
Well, the Texas hemp industry, having just succeeded in clearing hurdles with the state legislature, now faces similar restrictions from the federal legislature due to a bill passed in November
Federal THC ban presents steep challenges to Texas hemp industry | Houston Public Media
More than 6,000 Texas smoke shops and related businesses could be forced to shut down if the ban goes into effect next November as scheduled. The industry is organizing a lobbying effort to get Congre...
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
December 21, 2025 at 5:08 AM
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Well, the Texas hemp industry, having just succeeded in clearing hurdles with the state legislature, now faces similar restrictions from the federal legislature due to a bill passed in November
Well, the Texas hemp industry, having just succeeded in clearing hurdles with the state legislature, now faces similar restrictions from the federal legislature due to a bill passed in November
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Houston's ongoing inability to properly raise and allocate funds continues to cause issues as Whitmire attempts to utilize funds allocated for storm water projects to a demolition project that has nothing directly to do with what they were earmarked for
Houston's ongoing inability to properly raise and allocate funds continues to cause issues as Whitmire attempts to utilize funds allocated for storm water projects to a demolition project that has nothing directly to do with what they were earmarked for
Houston city officials spar over using $30 million from stormwater fund for building demolition | Houston Public Media
Mayor John Whitmire wants to use tens of millions of dollars — dedicated to stormwater mitigation — for demolition of certain buildings. City Controller Chris Hollins argues it's not permissible.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
December 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Houston's ongoing inability to properly raise and allocate funds continues to cause issues as Whitmire attempts to utilize funds allocated for storm water projects to a demolition project that has nothing directly to do with what they were earmarked for
Houston's ongoing inability to properly raise and allocate funds continues to cause issues as Whitmire attempts to utilize funds allocated for storm water projects to a demolition project that has nothing directly to do with what they were earmarked for
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Lina Hidalgo referred to Annise Parker as "Kim Ogg 2.0", a bold statement as Ogg has effectively been working to assist the Harris County Republican Party from within the Democratic Party
However, she has so far stopped short of endorsing Letitia Plummer
Lina Hidalgo referred to Annise Parker as "Kim Ogg 2.0", a bold statement as Ogg has effectively been working to assist the Harris County Republican Party from within the Democratic Party
However, she has so far stopped short of endorsing Letitia Plummer
Hidalgo, critical of top Democratic county judge candidate, undecided on endorsement | Houston Public Media
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, who previously pledged to stay out of the county judge's race, said on Wednesday she is planning to meet with City Council Member Letitia Plummer before deciding whet...
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
December 21, 2025 at 4:51 AM
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Lina Hidalgo referred to Annise Parker as "Kim Ogg 2.0", a bold statement as Ogg has effectively been working to assist the Harris County Republican Party from within the Democratic Party
However, she has so far stopped short of endorsing Letitia Plummer
Lina Hidalgo referred to Annise Parker as "Kim Ogg 2.0", a bold statement as Ogg has effectively been working to assist the Harris County Republican Party from within the Democratic Party
However, she has so far stopped short of endorsing Letitia Plummer
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
"[ORR] [...] said via email [...] it put in place 'enhanced vetting policies' [...] But [...] 'has not issued a moratorium' [...]
However, sources [...] [say] ORR [...] began issuing verbal orders [...] to stop releasing kids [...] until further notice."
"[ORR] [...] said via email [...] it put in place 'enhanced vetting policies' [...] But [...] 'has not issued a moratorium' [...]
However, sources [...] [say] ORR [...] began issuing verbal orders [...] to stop releasing kids [...] until further notice."
The Trump administration has all but stopped reuniting detained migrant children with families | Houston Public Media
Government sources say that for the last six weeks, they've been ordered not to release undocumented children in federal custody to their parents and relatives.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
December 21, 2025 at 4:40 AM
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
"[ORR] [...] said via email [...] it put in place 'enhanced vetting policies' [...] But [...] 'has not issued a moratorium' [...]
However, sources [...] [say] ORR [...] began issuing verbal orders [...] to stop releasing kids [...] until further notice."
"[ORR] [...] said via email [...] it put in place 'enhanced vetting policies' [...] But [...] 'has not issued a moratorium' [...]
However, sources [...] [say] ORR [...] began issuing verbal orders [...] to stop releasing kids [...] until further notice."
I understand the conflict being highlighted, but I believe you captured the nature of it here:
"These are tales of a cohesive group of people protected by a wrathful god against a mostly hostile world."
This is the same God. God was wrathful and protective of His chosen people
"These are tales of a cohesive group of people protected by a wrathful god against a mostly hostile world."
This is the same God. God was wrathful and protective of His chosen people
December 21, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I understand the conflict being highlighted, but I believe you captured the nature of it here:
"These are tales of a cohesive group of people protected by a wrathful god against a mostly hostile world."
This is the same God. God was wrathful and protective of His chosen people
"These are tales of a cohesive group of people protected by a wrathful god against a mostly hostile world."
This is the same God. God was wrathful and protective of His chosen people
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
The United States is pledging up to 7,500 troops for an international effort to help restore stability in Haiti
The effort still appears to be being led by Kenya, so this is a surprising move to me. It's a good one though
The United States is pledging up to 7,500 troops for an international effort to help restore stability in Haiti
The effort still appears to be being led by Kenya, so this is a surprising move to me. It's a good one though
Rubio: US has pledges of up to 7,500 security personnel for Haiti
The United States has received pledges of up to 7,500 security personnel for a gang suppression force in Haiti, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday.
www.reuters.com
December 21, 2025 at 4:11 AM
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
The United States is pledging up to 7,500 troops for an international effort to help restore stability in Haiti
The effort still appears to be being led by Kenya, so this is a surprising move to me. It's a good one though
The United States is pledging up to 7,500 troops for an international effort to help restore stability in Haiti
The effort still appears to be being led by Kenya, so this is a surprising move to me. It's a good one though
Romans 12:9
Romans 12:17-21
John 8:1-11
They cite Romans 13, but it's Paul commanding Christians to submit to secular authority, because even they are acting on God's behalf, knowingly or not, but an honest interpretation of the Bible would say a Christian authority should desire otherwise
Romans 12:17-21
John 8:1-11
They cite Romans 13, but it's Paul commanding Christians to submit to secular authority, because even they are acting on God's behalf, knowingly or not, but an honest interpretation of the Bible would say a Christian authority should desire otherwise
December 21, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Romans 12:9
Romans 12:17-21
John 8:1-11
They cite Romans 13, but it's Paul commanding Christians to submit to secular authority, because even they are acting on God's behalf, knowingly or not, but an honest interpretation of the Bible would say a Christian authority should desire otherwise
Romans 12:17-21
John 8:1-11
They cite Romans 13, but it's Paul commanding Christians to submit to secular authority, because even they are acting on God's behalf, knowingly or not, but an honest interpretation of the Bible would say a Christian authority should desire otherwise
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
This is due to declining demand and increased OPEC production rather than domestic US policy, though tariffs are likely helping reduce demand
US oil production is actually declining as a result due to an inability to compete with the cost of OPEC oil
This is due to declining demand and increased OPEC production rather than domestic US policy, though tariffs are likely helping reduce demand
US oil production is actually declining as a result due to an inability to compete with the cost of OPEC oil
December 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
This is due to declining demand and increased OPEC production rather than domestic US policy, though tariffs are likely helping reduce demand
US oil production is actually declining as a result due to an inability to compete with the cost of OPEC oil
This is due to declining demand and increased OPEC production rather than domestic US policy, though tariffs are likely helping reduce demand
US oil production is actually declining as a result due to an inability to compete with the cost of OPEC oil
I don't know what Congressperson Greene is going through, but I've been wondering, and seeing indications, that we're maybe in the midst of a Fourth Great Awakening
It's maybe just a time for God to remind us all that He is not dead, and that He works through us all
It's maybe just a time for God to remind us all that He is not dead, and that He works through us all
December 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I don't know what Congressperson Greene is going through, but I've been wondering, and seeing indications, that we're maybe in the midst of a Fourth Great Awakening
It's maybe just a time for God to remind us all that He is not dead, and that He works through us all
It's maybe just a time for God to remind us all that He is not dead, and that He works through us all
Donald Trump is commanding us to kick Congressperson Omar out of the country
She has been a naturalized US citizen for the past 25 years and has every single right to remain here that President Trump does
He had done this during his first term, but this shouldn't be considered acceptable
She has been a naturalized US citizen for the past 25 years and has every single right to remain here that President Trump does
He had done this during his first term, but this shouldn't be considered acceptable
December 21, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Donald Trump is commanding us to kick Congressperson Omar out of the country
She has been a naturalized US citizen for the past 25 years and has every single right to remain here that President Trump does
He had done this during his first term, but this shouldn't be considered acceptable
She has been a naturalized US citizen for the past 25 years and has every single right to remain here that President Trump does
He had done this during his first term, but this shouldn't be considered acceptable
The major "Christian" complaint against transpeople is that God wants us to be happy with the bodies that He gave us
I can see this, though it indicates a minor sin, if anything, truthfully
However, this would condemn any cosmetic surgery -- or even makeup -- to the same degree
I can see this, though it indicates a minor sin, if anything, truthfully
However, this would condemn any cosmetic surgery -- or even makeup -- to the same degree
December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
The major "Christian" complaint against transpeople is that God wants us to be happy with the bodies that He gave us
I can see this, though it indicates a minor sin, if anything, truthfully
However, this would condemn any cosmetic surgery -- or even makeup -- to the same degree
I can see this, though it indicates a minor sin, if anything, truthfully
However, this would condemn any cosmetic surgery -- or even makeup -- to the same degree
If this man is actually the leading intellectual in the Kremlin right now, then it should be completely understandable why I believe the Kremlin is run by the objectively insane
December 21, 2025 at 2:48 AM
If this man is actually the leading intellectual in the Kremlin right now, then it should be completely understandable why I believe the Kremlin is run by the objectively insane