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Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon

@brianwilcox.bsky.social

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Retired professor of psychology, former Senate staffer (Bradley), enthusiastic guitarist and bass player. More interested in policy than politics. Californian who's lived in Texas, Ohio, Virginia, DC, Nebraska, and Porto Alegre (Brazil) but returned home.

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Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · Nov 12

No one let go of anyone's hand.

During the Bolsonaro regime in Brazil, resistors adopted this phrase to remind all that we need to stand together, and especially with those targeted by the regime.

That's the assignment now.

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Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 4h

I’d like to thank Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise, and all the Trump administration officials who tried that “Hate America rally “ bullshit for boosting today’s attendance.

Nice work, wankers!

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Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 4h

Met a bunch of “Grantifas”* and “ Tantifas”** today.

*Grandparent antifascists
**Teen antifascists

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 5h

George Soros is a very rich man, but I’m thinking even he can’t afford to pay the many millions who came out today and raised a 🖕 to Donald Trump and his authoritarian regime.

We’d pay for the opportunity.

#NoKings

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 6h

No Kings, Portland, Oregon

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 6h

That dog…definitely antifascist. Dogs HATE fascists.

Good doggie!

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 7h

Hatch Act. Lock the USDOT social media team up!

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Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 7h

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Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 7h

And still the people marched.
#TheKingIsDead

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 7h

David Sucks Trump's Sacks.

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 7h

No police were beaten with these flags. The Hate America rally was Jan 6th.

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Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 7h

Fuck Greg Abbott.
--Proud former Austinite

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Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 7h

#NoKingsVentura

Brilliant!

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Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 8h

#NoKingsVentura

Crowd of 6-7,000!

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Roopika Risam @roopikarisam.bsky.social · 12h

Dartmouth is OUT! Thank goodness... a friend at U of A and I have been playing "Who will be the last of the 9 standing?" and it's not gonna be us!

Dear Secretary McMahon, Ms. Mailman, and Mr. Haley,
I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you yesterday.
I welcome further engagement around how we can (a) enhance the long-standing
partnership between the federal government and this country's leading research
universities and (b) ensure that higher education stays focused on academic
excellence. As I shared on the call, I do not believe that the involvement of the
government through a compact--whether it is a Republican- or Democratic-led
White House-
is the right way to focus America's leading colleges and universities
on their teaching and research mission.
Our universities have a responsibility to set our own academic and institutional
policies, guided by our mission and values, our commitment to free expression, and
our obligations under the law. Staying true to this responsibility is what will help
American higher education build bipartisan public trust and continue to uphold its
place as the envy of the world.
We remain open to other ways to work with the federal government to enhance
higher education.
Best,
Sian Leah Beilock
President

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Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 12h

Fantastic work.

ProPublica > NY Times

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 12h

And I thought I was the curmudgeon...

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 22h

We have then outnumbered in Ventura.

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 22h

Patriots will be taking to the streets tomorrow!

While MAGA Republicans whine, we'll be celebrating our solidarity and letting America know that we aren't going to take Trump's lawlessness.

Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings is a chance for millions to express love for America and the values that have inspired Americans throughout its history. Those Republicans pushing lies are sad and desperate.

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 22h

Why would you feel odd? I've yet to attend a concert where I've felt out of place. Younger audience members seem to like seeing the broad appeal of their fave bands.

And who cares anyways? If the music is good (and it is) age of the musicians and audiences is irrelevant. Keep on rockin'!

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 23h

I find myself, just shy of 75, enjoying new music by newer musicians as much as the music from my formative years. In the past few months I saw great shows by Lake Street Dive, Father John Misty, Haim, The Lumineers, and Warren Haynes Band. No interest in seeing bands now that I saw at their peak.

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Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 23h

That option is available to every team.

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 1d

Trophies for everyone! 😂

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 1d

There are no grownups in this entire administration.

Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 1d

'In response to HuffPost’s query about who suggested Budapest, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded, “Your mom did,” and White House communications director Steven Cheung replied: “Your mom.”'

Everytime you think they can't sink any lower:

Trump To Hold Putin Summit In Budapest – Where Russia Promised Not To Invade Ukraine

Asked who chose Budapest given that history, top White House aides told HuffPost: “Your mom.”

www.huffpost.com

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 1d

No...I'm just suggesting it should be the case. House Republicans are not in DC so they shouldn't get paid.

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 1d

OK Blueskyers, get out there tomorrow, but be sure to share photos of your posters and your events.

#NoKings

Brian Wilcox, the Friendly Curmudgeon @brianwilcox.bsky.social · 1d

Represent, Austin!