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Richard Miller @richardmiller.bsky.social · Nov 11

A half-ass intro:

Middle-aged white male Portlander who believes all human beings have intrinsic worth. ✊

You’ll see posts here about sports (soccer/baseball/derby), music (LOUD), politics, birding, dogs, the natural world, kaiju, with occasional reposts from my merch acct @calyxworks.bsky.social.

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Natto Today Satan @codzilla.bsky.social · 10h

Day #3 of Happy Songs. "You Fascinate Me" by the Offs reminds me of every late Saturday night at the Mabuhay Gardens, where the punks would dance to this soul/punk blend of brilliance. Guitarist Billy Hawke intro'd me to lifelong friend @sabesywabesy.bsky.social. Absolutely joyful!

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Richard Miller @richardmiller.bsky.social · 10h

My parents made a fair few mistakes with me, but I was properly raised to hate the Yankees.

Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 10h

Blue Jays are blasting Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” during their celebration

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all hallows eve-run enjoyer @rickywlmsbong.bsky.social · 13h

you can’t even occupy an american city without getting laughed at anymore, because of croak

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CalyxWorks @calyxworks.com · 17h

Anybody know the Frog?

People are asking for merch, but I wouldn’t do that without permission.

I’ll donate proceeds to whomever/wherever they choose – please message me!

CalyxWorks @calyxworks.com · 17h

Portland Protest Frog replaces the stag on the Old Town "Portland Oregon" sign ... which now reads "Little Beirut"

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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 2d

I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.

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Richard Miller @richardmiller.bsky.social · 20h

Can’t recommend this interview with Manchán highly enough.

A brilliant, prolific, fascinating man with a too-short life story that more than measures up. 💚

TheBlindboyPodcast @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social · 1d

New podcast. Remembering the legendary and irreplaceable Manchán Magan who died last week. And revisiting our first chat where he told me his life story. ❤️

open.spotify.com/episode/1BxM...

In memory of Manchán Magan

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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 1d

"Every time Chuck Schumer....says that Democrats are looking to open the government through a negotiation around and deal on ACA subsidies, he is acquiescing to the idea that a government in which Border Patrol agents can shoot bullets at protesters in Chicago after screaming “Do something, bitch!”

Meredith Shiner @meredithshiner.com · 1d

Bridging my current life in Chicago and my past life in D.C., I argue today at @newrepublic.com that Democrats should ~never~ vote to fund this government. Make John Thune blow up Senate rules and Republicans wholly own the U.S. extra-military military doing war crimes against us, funded by us.

The Case for the Forever Shutdown

Senate Democrats actually allowing the GOP to stop funding the government is only the first step. Now they have to make the case that Trump’s government is illegitimate.

newrepublic.com

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doktor ross sewage @sewage666.bsky.social · 21h

CEO is the only job i genuinely think should be replaced by AI. well, not AI, just like put a tomogotchi in the chair or on the desk or whatever

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Richard Miller @richardmiller.bsky.social · 21h

Aha! Thanks for solving the puzzle. I guess the toxins in the air will shorten all of our lives a bit 🤷

Richard Miller @richardmiller.bsky.social · 22h

Oh yeah, I see that. It’s also got a little bit of that burnt clutch/brake pad smell…

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Richard Miller @richardmiller.bsky.social · 22h

There was a powerful ”spent fireworks” smell in the air late last night and it’s still very strong this morning … anybody else smelling that?

#portland #montavilla

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Christopher Mims @mims.bsky.social · 23h

This is a REALLY good video that gets into the *specifics* of how AI is degrading our information environment and putting truth further out of reach for the average person / the population as a whole

🎃 🧟 Prof. Dr Beth Singler 👻 🎃 @bvlsingler.bsky.social · 1d

I walked into the lounge last night to find my teenage son watching this. We have long admired @kurzgesagt.org and found their videos to be extremely illuminating. But this one in particular I think is so important right now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zfN...

AI Slop Is Killing Our Channel

YouTube video by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

www.youtube.com

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rawkitbawl @rawkitbawl.bsky.social · 1d

I didn't think "Scorched Earth Jimmy Kimmel" was in the realm of possibility.

Yet here we are. I'm now a fan of someone I thought about less than once a year about two months ago.

Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 1d

Holy crap. Trump will make the FCC crucify Jimmy Kimmel for this.

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Stephen Judkins @stephenjudkins.bsky.social · 1d

I'm tired of hating these people so much. I don't want to be bombarded with justifiable reasons to hate anyone all day every day. I just want them to go away

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 1d

The First Amendment explicitly guarantees:

-the right of the people peaceably to assemble
-to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
-the free exercise of religion
-freedom of speech

If this priest had also been press, ICE would have violated all five 1A freedoms at once.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s video of the incident

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 1d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 1d

The brand-new Portland Street Response Committee, which was created by the resolution I co-sponsored, is accepting applications for 14 members who will advise the City Council on the development and growth of Portland Street Response. Apply today! Applications are due Monday, Oct. 27.

Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Portland Street Response Committee

APPLY HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01988189184173e2a4f533359898a72dThe Portland Street Response Committee (“PSRC” or “Committee”) is a volunteer body that will advise City Council as it sup...

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/5060003/volunteer-non-paid-position-portland-street-…"

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Hannah Pumpkins 🎃 🍂 @hannahposts.bsky.social · 1d

Richard Scarry: Fury Road

A Richard Scarry illustration of a skeleton-bone dragster being driven by a little mouse

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Richard Miller @richardmiller.bsky.social · 1d

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Merewolf Smith 💀 @evilgalprods.bsky.social · 1d

me, a non-religious person (closes eyes): I am praying for Dolly Parton. I would like to put in a prayer for Dolly Parton. Make that lots of prayers. I would like infinity prayers for Dolly Parton. Give Dolly Parton unlimited prayers. All the prayers that have ever existed should go to Dolly Parton.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

Dolly Parton's sister is asking fans to "pray with me" amid the country music icon's health issues

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💞Sabrina💞 @sabrinarina.bsky.social · 1d

Oregon National Guard Adjutant General, General Gronewold says if they are federalized, that he will advise the Title 10 commander to utilize National Guard Troops to PROTECT protesters at ICE facilities. This is the right answer.

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old uncle BATface @catfacejoe.bsky.social · 2d

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Matt the outlaw
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Lady behind me at the thing screening last night to her partner "why are they shooting at the dog?" and her partner says very firmly "have you never seen a film before? you watch and information is revealed"

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Genderless Rodent, Portland's Strongest Poster @genderlessrodent.bsky.social · 1d

I love it when people try to say bad stuff about Portland but we just end up sounding rad as fuck.

pamela-fitzsimmons.bsky....
@pamela-fitzsimmons.bsky.soc...

Yes. Sadly, those are what's left of Portland's bragging rights -- great food, beer, wine, coffee and donuts. Oh, there's also cannabis and sex shows.

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Richard Miller @richardmiller.bsky.social · 1d

Michael Hutchence lieb ich fast irrational, deswegen kann meine Ohren doch kein Saxophon begreifen. 🤷

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Richard Miller @richardmiller.bsky.social · 1d

And literally just ran across this video in which he talks about his decision, among other things…

youtu.be/_o5RzlzKE4I

How Heavy Metal Upholds White Supremacy

YouTube video by andrew lee

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