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Warner Crocker
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Gadfly. Flying through life as a gadget geek and theatre artist...commenting along the way. Every day I learn something new is a good day. Reblogs offered without endorsement. Comments on the other hand...

Chicago based.

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warnercrocker.bsky.social
Wondering when the left will ever get smart enough to challenge this shit by claiming it infringes on religious freedom. Toss that right back at ‘em.

At least seven faith leaders arrested at Broadview ICE facility protest
#politics #Chicago
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November 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
warnercrocker.bsky.social
Today is that day. #Photography #Fall #Today #Chicago
A large pile of fallen autumn leaves, mostly yellow and brown, lies on green grass. A green plastic leaf rake is placed on the ground next to the pile. The scene suggests recent yardwork in a residential area during fall.
November 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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markjacob.bsky.social
Anyone who thinks the current version of the United States is a force for good in the world has not been paying enough attention.
Trump Escalates Pressure on Venezuela, but Endgame Is Unclear
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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nuphoto.com
The last vestiges of fall are still visible in the southwest exurbs. Shot these from a helicopter in between client projects yesterday.
A stand of trees with yellow and orange leaves is surrounded by mostly bare trees in late fall sun light As seen fro the air, farm equipment works to clear a field An aerial image of a rust colored forest past the peak of autumn colors.
November 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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chicagotribune.com
Letter to the Editor: For weeks, federal immigration agents’ incursion into Chicago-area neighborhoods has had a chilling effect on local commerce. Now, agents’ activity has resulted in another shocking way to destabilize our workforce and threaten communities’ well-being.
Letters: The ICE raids have taken a toll on our residents, our businesses and our kids
Agents’ activity has resulted in another shocking way to destabilize our workforce and threaten communities’ well-being.
trib.al
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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snazzylabs.com
My favorite iOS 18 feature that Apple kept for iOS 26 is when you type a search query into your browser and literally nothing happens until you clear the field and try your search again.
November 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
Wait, get Megyn Kelly on the phone!
November 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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chicagotribune.com
The city of Aurora has agreed to give additional funding to the organization that runs the Paramount Theatre — although less than previously discussed.
Aurora agrees to financially support Paramount Theatre with ‘one-time’ $2 million payment
A joint statement from the city of Aurora and the Aurora Civic Center Authority on Friday said that an agreement had been reached for the city to support the organization that runs the Paramount Th…
trib.al
November 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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dwightsilverman.com
I used to urge folks to update their operating systems and apps right away, but developments like Apple's Liquid Glass redesign and Microsoft's problems with updates that kill features and even brick hardware changed my mind. Count me in on the "wait til the first point release" crowd.

Gift link.
Sometimes hitting “update” can break your tech. Here’s when to wait.
Whether you’re a power user or someone who dreads that update alert, knowing when to update your device has become less clear-cut. Here’s how to decide which updates can wait — and which ones...
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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warnercrocker.bsky.social
Like it or not, Apple locks us all into perpetual betas

Apple Peelings
#Apple #tech
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November 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
warnercrocker.bsky.social
The night I became a fan of Little Feat, and Joe Cocker threw up on the stage.

Little Feat Wraps It Up
#music #LittleFeat #JoeCocker

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November 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
“Apple set the tone” when Tim Cook gave Trump an engraved, glass disc. This week, the Swiss delegation gave him a “special Rolex desktop clock” and a $130,000 gold bar.

“.. It was tough to beat Apple, but the Swiss did it," an administration official told @axios.com

www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
November 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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warnercrocker.bsky.social
Candace Millar’s book is better, but this dip into American history has a terrific cast and a look back at forgotten history that feels surprisingly current.

Death By Lightning: A Mini-Review for a Mini-Success

#DeathbyLighting #entertainment #history #netflix

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November 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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markjacob.bsky.social
Greg Sargent is one of the clearest thinkers on Trump's ongoing construction of a dictatorship. Everyone who cares about defending democracy and decency should give him a Bluesky follow, read his New Republic writings and listen to his podcast. Highly recommended.
gregsargent.bsky.social Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 10h
Trump's illegal murders in the Caribbean just got worse. An internal DOJ memo on the bombings says the victims are waging war on the US, but per NYT, it extensively cites the WH's *own claims* to this effect as evidence!

It gets even darker than that. 1/

(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
Trump Boat Bombings Take Dark, Unnerving Turn with Leaked Memo Stunner
A new Trump administration memo argues that those carrying out the boat attacks can’t be prosecuted. Why? Because the administration says so!
newrepublic.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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randahl.bsky.social
A man who has been impeached twice, indicted four times, and been convicted of sexual assault has picked a new slogan: “LESS CRIME, MORE TRUMP!”.

Good luck with that.
November 15, 2025 at 1:58 PM
warnercrocker.bsky.social
Who knows what numbers to trust these days, but my guess is this ratio is probably close enough to the truth.

Only 16 of over 600 detained by ICE in Chicago area have criminal histories, records show
#politcs #Chicago
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/c…
November 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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markjacob.bsky.social
ICE and Border Patrol aren't preventing violence in Chicago. They're creating violence in Chicago.
November 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
warnercrocker.bsky.social
Good morning. We've moved past peak color in these parts, yet still hanging on to what was once glorious. #Photography #Today #Chicago #Fall
The image shows bright red leaves on a bush in the foreground, with orange and yellow autumn foliage on trees blurred in the background, capturing a colorful fall scene outdoors.
November 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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markjacob.bsky.social
The Trump regime has declared war on the American people.
strictlychristo.bsky.social StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻🚫👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 19h
Official U.S. Government account refers to its citizens as "imbecilic morons".
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
warnercrocker.bsky.social
She’s got him by the short hairs.
gottalaff.bsky.social @GottaLaff @gottalaff.bsky.social · 20h
He’s losing his touch and knows it. He’s weak and knows it. And Marge does too.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h
Trump un-endorses Marjorie Taylor Greene
November 15, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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9to5google.com
YouTube TV and Disney reach ‘multi-year’ deal with ESPN, ABC, more channels now live
YouTube TV and Disney reach ‘multi-year’ deal with ESPN, ABC, more channels now live
After nearly two weeks of channels being dark, YouTube TV and Disney have officially settled on a new deal which will last multiple years, and has already brought ESPN and ABC channels back online. more…
9to5google.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:08 AM
warnercrocker.bsky.social
The first episode of Pluribus freaked my wife out. I might have to continue this one alone.

#Pluribus
November 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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edbott.com
Welcome to the Resis…

Yeah, no. Let them fight.
paleofuture.bsky.social Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 20h
Trump says he’s withdrawing his support for Marjorie Taylor Greene.

“…I can't take a ranting Lunatic's call every day.”

“She has gone Far Left, even doing The View, with their Low IQ Republican hating Anchors.”
Trump: I am withdrawing my support and Endorsement of "Congresswoman" Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the Great State of Georgia. Over the past few weeks, despite my creating Record Achievements for our Country including, a Total and Complete Victory on the Shutdown, Closed Borders, Low Taxes, No Men in Women's Sports or Transgender for Everyone, ending DEI, stopping Biden's Record Setting Inflation, Biggest Regulation Cuts in History, stopping EIGHT WARS, rebuilding our Military, being RESPECTED by every Country in the World (as opposed to being the laughingstock that we were just 12 months ago!), having Trillions of Dollars (Record Setting!) INVESTED in the U.S.A., and having created the "HOTTEST" Country anywhere in the World from being a DEAD Country just 12 months ago (and so much more!), all I see "Wacky" Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN! It seemed to all begin when I sent COMPLAIN! It seemed to all begin when I sent her a Poll stating that she should not run for Senator, or Governor, she was at 12%, and didn't have a chance (unless, of course, she had my Endorsement — which she wasn't about to get!). She has told many people that she is upset that I don't return her phone calls anymore, but with 219 Congressmen/women, 53 U.S. Senators, 24 Cabinet Members, almost 200 Countries, and an otherwise normal life to lead, I can't take a ranting Lunatic's call every day. I understand that wonderful, Conservative people are thinking about primarying Marjorie in her District of Georgia, that they too are fed up with her and her antics and, if the right person runs, they will have my Complete and Unyielding Support. She has gone Far Left, even doing The View, with their Low IQ Republican hating Anchors. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! 11 ReTruths 33 Likes 11/14/25, 5:31 PM
November 15, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
Crashing out.

#GA14
November 15, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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charles.littlegreenfootballs.com
Weird to see the mainstream media suddenly focus on an issue that makes the Trump regime look bad. Did something change?
November 15, 2025 at 1:56 AM