Huntn00 @Huntn00@talkedabout.social

Many years ago, when I was still working, I had an active Facebook account with over 5000 followers. That didn’t really make me a big deal there, of course, but I was proud of having at least some influence on a few people.

I left Facebook behind when I retired in 2012 and relocated to Europe. I needed a little time off then to recharge my batteries, rediscover my identity, and relax before jumping back into the fray.

After a year or so of chilling out, I started a Twitter account, calling it Bread and Circuses. My focus initially was on the appalling state of traditional party politics, especially in the USA. But as time went on, I felt increasingly compelled to comment on the worsening climate and environmental crises.

Upon my return to the USA in 2018, I tried to make my Twitter presence more meaningful, but it never took off. I couldn’t find traction there. And we all know what happened soon after that…

Space Karen arrived and quickly made Twitter toxic, so I jumped over to Mastodon in November 2022. That’s a choice I will never regret. It’s been such a joy to connect with so many smart, caring, and sincere people here. I feel incredibly lucky and very very happy. 🤗

Thanks, everyone, for all your support and for the great contributions you make in commenting on my posts. We are indeed stronger together!

#Mastodon #Anniversary

It says #MiamiDolphins at #KansasCityChiefs, but they're playing in Frankfurt. 🙄 Whatever. I'm going to see if lying on the couch watching #NFL has the same effect as back in the day.

Namely, putting me to sleep.

Also, the NFL is racist as fuck.

Yep.

@Huntn00 @breadandcircuses

> My hope is not all Israel’s are of a like mind.

Enough of them are. How did Netanyahu and his cabal achieve control otherwise?

My estimate is that 40% of people worldwide are "conservative" (but what they're conserving can't be discussed in polite company) and perhaps as much as 25% are right-wing extremists willing to support fascism and dictatorship.

It's quite hard to have nice things with a demographic like that.

After a big week and during a traveling weekend here’s Some Sunday Morning Reading to share.

If you think everything sucks, there might be a reason.

Featuring good stuff from @davidtoddmccarty @NatashaMH and Amanda Chicago Lewis

#AI #politics #writing #culture #SundayMorning Reading #history

https://warnercrocker.com/2023/11/05/sunday-morning-reading-25/

"Who helps pay for this effort to trick Ohio voters into privileging rapist sperm cells over 10-year old rape victims? The same strange little man behind the overturning of Roe, of course.

Leonard Leo - the Knight-Errant in Italian loafers on a camel above - is an ideological time traveler from the 11th Century, and he’s proud of it. He likes to include his status as a Knight of Malta in his official bios."

~ Nina Burleigh

#Ohio #abortion #LeonardLeo

https://americanpoliticalfreakshow.substack.com/p/leonard-leo-in-ohio

Israel minister suspended after calling nuking Gaza an option https://www.politico.eu/article/israel-minister-amichai-eliyahu-suspend-benjamin-netanyahu-nuclear-bomb-gaza-hamas-war/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

"The reality is that Judge Cannon lacks the temperament to be a federal judge, at least in a case involving the man who put her on the bench….[I]t’s clear that, like the earlier rulings that caused the 11th Circuit to tell her to stand down, she is handling this case in a manner that deprives reasonable people of the belief she is a fair and neutral arbiter."

~ Joyce Vance

Aileen Cannon remains a disgrace to the US judidicary and Florida bench.

#AileenCannon #Trump

https://joycevance.substack.com/p/judge-cannons-response

Good morning! Getting ready to head home after a really nice visit with family. It’s a 4 hour drive home, which isn’t too bad, but long enough for me. Wish I had some of Dorothy’s ruby red slippers to get me there faster.

Hope you can grab some relaxation time today to recharge for the Monday coming around.

#Today

The Battle For Something — Anything — On Gun Control https://www.huffpost.com/entry/maine-red-flag-yellow-flag_n_65450e70e4b06bc01e2404d9?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Listening to some Crosby, Stills & Nash this morning. These lines stuck out: “I can tell by the colour of your coat my friend, you’re from the other side, but tell me please, who won?”

Trump’s Court Strategy BACKFIRES, Kids’ Testimony SINKS HIM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMNfTvVroLA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Counterpoint: The Titicut Follies

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The case for a Cuckoo's Nest - by Steve Berman https://www.theracketnews.com/p/the-case-for-a-cuckoos-nest

The Inside Story Of Tucker Carlson’s Firing Is Damning For Fox News https://www.politicususa.com/2023/11/05/the-inside-story-of-tucker-carlsons-firing-is-damning-for-fox-news.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

#SilentSunday
#wetlands #nature #photography

#HouseRepublicans Want Deep Cuts to #FoodStamp Program

https://dianeravitch.net/2023/11/04/politico-house-republicans-want-deep-cuts-to-food-stamp-program/

Boris Johnson and Scott Morrison join forces on ‘solidarity’ trip to Israel https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/nov/05/boris-johnson-and-scott-morrison-join-forces-on-solidarity-trip-to-israel?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Oh, FFS. Some say the situation is “complex”. I disagree, but these two self-promoting clowns aren’t going to help anything.