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bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · 1d

Uncle Bernie has something important to say. (This article may not display properly on some browsers).

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Democrats must not cave in to Trump | Bernie Sanders

The government shutdown is not an accident. Trump’s budget would push millions into poverty and must be stopped

www.theguardian.com

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · 2d

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Democrats must not cave in to Trump | Bernie Sanders

The government shutdown is not an accident. Trump’s budget would push millions into poverty and must be stopped

www.theguardian.com

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · 3d

National security? What's that?

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · 3d

While it can be a royal pain to reset all the clocks and watches that don't automatically re-set themselves, I did appreciate getting an extra hour of sack time this morning!

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · 3d

I guess I'll have to look that word up myself. Nice quilt picture, though!

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · 4d

Hope you all had an absolutely smashing Halloween!

Happy Dia De Los Muertos to all who celebrate that holiday.

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · 5d

Things in school are getting entirely too f**ed up. (I've heard things about the Binghamton schools).

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qpX...

Louis looks at high school classroom, immediately loses mind - WHAT THE F&#* IS THIS?

YouTube video by Louis Rossmann

www.youtube.com

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · 5d

Glad you were able to find me, Admiral37! I'm doing quite decently. And I'm glad to have you follow me!

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · 5d

What was it that Orwell called that kind of official language..."doublespeak"?

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bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · 19d

It has come to my attention that Kiss frontman Ace Frehley has gone to be with Elvis.

variety.com/2025/music/n...

Ace Frehley, Kiss Lead Guitarist and Solo Artist, Dies at 74

Paul 'Ace' Frehley, lead guitarist and cofounder of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Kiss, has died. He was 74.

variety.com

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · 21d

Bad news, from Darsombra.com:

"Ann Everton tragically lost her life on October 3, [2025], as she and Brian were setting out on tour. ...

"The van has been totaled, and a significant amount of money has been lost. ...

More info on the band's page at www.darsombra.com.

DARSOMBRA

Darsombra.com

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · 29d

We can stop at least some of the Brave New Dystopia.

action.consumerreports.org/nb-20251002-...

You shouldn’t be charged more based on who you are

ACTION: Let's ban surveillance pricing!

action.consumerreports.org

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · Oct 1

Massive shout-out to Ithaca Underground, and all others who made Naked Noise 12 happen!

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · Sep 30

In Hour 2 of this week's Bartlemania -

Set Number Two of Naked Noise, CSMA, Ithaca, NY, Sep-20-2025!

The ultimate jam/drone session. You're in for a treat!

Bartlemania airs at 6PM tonight (Tuesday) on WBDY, Binghamton, 99.5FM

It airs at 1PM on Saturday on WRFI (88.1FM, 89.7FM), Ithaca/Odessa.

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · Sep 29

The latest on my Facebook situation:

On September 14th, my Facebook account was locked.

I sent an email to [email protected] today. This was the result:

"...
The recipient's mailbox is full and can't accept messages now. Please try resending your message later, or contact the recipient directly."

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bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · Sep 23

WRFI in Ithaca/Odessa, NY is having their semi-annual pledge drive!

Go to wrfi.org, and click or tap on the green "Donate" button in the middle of your screen!

Oh yes, yours truly will be co-hosting this coming Thursday the 25th from 3 to 5 PM!

WRFI Community Radio – 89.7 WRFI • 88.1 Ithaca • 91.9 Watkins Glen • Community Radio from the Heart of the Finger Lakes

wrfi.org

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · Sep 23

A blast from the recent past, along with a classic proto-disco track.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yKf...

Barnaby Bye "Can't Live This Way" Virtual Performance

YouTube video by bobby alessi

www.youtube.com

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · Sep 23

Happy Rosh Hashanah to all of you who celebrate it!

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · Sep 19

You mean that gmail address will reach someone at FB?

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bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · Sep 19

Author and activist Cory Doctorow said some interesting things on his podcast (the image on the page is worth the clicks by itself).

craphound.com/podcast/2025...

By all means, tread on those people | Cory Doctorow's craphound.com

craphound.com

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bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · Sep 14

To all of you looking for me on Facebook:

Today, without warning or reason, Facebook LOCKED my account.

I attempted to get an unlock code THREE TIMES, with no success. They never sent it.

So, if you're looking for me on Facebook and can't find me, that's why.

God damned enshittified Facebook...

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bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · Sep 10

I know what day tomorrow (Thursday, 9/11) is.

And I know how he's going to desecrate and trivialize our solemn memories of that day.

So, I'm gonna stay away from the news, and listen to my own music collection. Anything to insulate me from the upcoming onslaught of bullsh*t.

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · Sep 9

A Bohemian Rhapsody flash mob? Believe it!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfUE...

The most INSANE Bohemian Rhapsody Flashmob you will ever see!!

YouTube video by Julien Cohen

www.youtube.com

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · Sep 7

I hate to be the bearer of terrifying news, but this warrants immediate attention.

civicshout.com/p/tell-congr...

Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Vigilante Force

Donald Trump just took steps to build his own domestic shadow army. In a chilling executive order, Trump directed the Pentagon to create a portal for civilians to join soldiers in carrying out Trump’...

civicshout.com

bartlemania.bsky.social @bartlemania.bsky.social · Sep 6

It has come to my attention that Mark Volman, of The Turtles, Flo & Eddie, and The Mothers Of Invention, has gone to be with Elvis.

variety.com/2025/music/n...

Mark Volman, Turtles and Flo & Eddie Co-Founder and Singer on ‘Happy Together,’ Dies at 78

Mark Volman, a founding member of the 1960s rock band the Turtles and singer known as "Flo" of Flo & Eddie, died in Nashville, Tenn. on Friday.

variety.com