GreggCockrell
@greggcockrell.bsky.social
Former MSNBC/CBS/KFI Producer, Author, Barefoot Runner, Pearl Jam Fan - "News, Politics, Rock 'n' Roll"
Historically speaking, it used to be a big deal when someone said "the FBI has eyes on you" - but these days...
I don’t understand how a guy with 360° peripheral vision can’t catch anyone.
December 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Historically speaking, it used to be a big deal when someone said "the FBI has eyes on you" - but these days...
This is a great piece - it says just what I thought at the time, too: "The biggest problem with Saturday's broadcast is that Weiss and Kirk are total zeroes..."
This made me laugh really hard. Brill. defector.com/cbs-news-hit...
CBS News Hitches Its Wagon To These Two Duds | Defector
Last Wednesday, newly minted CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss dropped the big news. As she walked through the CBS newsroom, Weiss looked into the camera, mechanically moved her hands around, and ga...
defector.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This is a great piece - it says just what I thought at the time, too: "The biggest problem with Saturday's broadcast is that Weiss and Kirk are total zeroes..."
FRANK ZAPPA - muffin man - Live 1977
YouTube video by Caio OM
www.youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I may be vile and pernicious
But you can't look away
I make you think I'm delicious
With the stuff that I say
I'm the best you can get
Have you guessed me yet?
I'm the slime oozin' out
From your TV set
*** (Happy Zappadan 12/4 > 12/21) ***
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdtG...
But you can't look away
I make you think I'm delicious
With the stuff that I say
I'm the best you can get
Have you guessed me yet?
I'm the slime oozin' out
From your TV set
*** (Happy Zappadan 12/4 > 12/21) ***
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdtG...
I'm The Slime - Frank Zappa (With lyrics / subtitles)
YouTube video by Zoran Bacic
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December 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I may be vile and pernicious
But you can't look away
I make you think I'm delicious
With the stuff that I say
I'm the best you can get
Have you guessed me yet?
I'm the slime oozin' out
From your TV set
*** (Happy Zappadan 12/4 > 12/21) ***
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdtG...
But you can't look away
I make you think I'm delicious
With the stuff that I say
I'm the best you can get
Have you guessed me yet?
I'm the slime oozin' out
From your TV set
*** (Happy Zappadan 12/4 > 12/21) ***
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdtG...
Michael deAdder
December 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Michael deAdder
this woman is batshit crazy and corrupt just like everyone else in this administration
‘Trump’s Totally My Bitch!’ and Other Wild Quotes From Susie Wiles talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/trump...
‘Trump’s Totally My Bitch!’ and Other Wild Quotes From Susie Wiles
Our bespoke piñata of the day is the Susie Wiles piece in...
talkingpointsmemo.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
this woman is batshit crazy and corrupt just like everyone else in this administration
susie's just as corrupt & sleazy as the rest of them. She goes along without saying anything, when she KNOWS that trump is destroying America.
"...she makes clear that her mission is to facilitate his desires even if she sometimes thinks he is going too far."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
"...she makes clear that her mission is to facilitate his desires even if she sometimes thinks he is going too far."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
Trump’s Top Aide Acknowledges ‘Score Settling’ Behind Prosecutions
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
susie's just as corrupt & sleazy as the rest of them. She goes along without saying anything, when she KNOWS that trump is destroying America.
"...she makes clear that her mission is to facilitate his desires even if she sometimes thinks he is going too far."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
"...she makes clear that her mission is to facilitate his desires even if she sometimes thinks he is going too far."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
the first time I walked into Madame Wong's in LA's Chinatown and saw this band, my life was changed forever...THAT is NOT an understatement - it's a very long but true story!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3X3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3X3...
Wonder Will I Get Mine by Naughty Sweeties on Longplay "Chinatown" (vinyl rip)
YouTube video by Boyd Rivers
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December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
the first time I walked into Madame Wong's in LA's Chinatown and saw this band, my life was changed forever...THAT is NOT an understatement - it's a very long but true story!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3X3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3X3...
NO, dick brain, NO! President Lyndon Johnson asking for more ball room around his bunghole was more about national security than your stupid fucking dance hall will ever be
December 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
NO, dick brain, NO! President Lyndon Johnson asking for more ball room around his bunghole was more about national security than your stupid fucking dance hall will ever be
yeah, like you, dumbfuck - didn't you call trump our hitler? You fucking hillbilly
Vance: "I've seen so many people who will say one thing to the president's face — Democrats and Republicans — and then will do the exact opposite behind the scenes."
Crowd: "They're traitors!"
Vance: "They are."
Crowd: "They're traitors!"
Vance: "They are."
December 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
yeah, like you, dumbfuck - didn't you call trump our hitler? You fucking hillbilly
Tomorrow is already here
December 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Tomorrow is already here
Too bad Inspector Gadget wasn't available
December 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Too bad Inspector Gadget wasn't available
No drug dealer exists without willing drug users...
"Angels' attorney argued that Skaggs was a drug user and drug dealer, and that Skaggs was the driving force behind other Angels’ players purchasing pills and abusing opiates."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
"Angels' attorney argued that Skaggs was a drug user and drug dealer, and that Skaggs was the driving force behind other Angels’ players purchasing pills and abusing opiates."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Tyler Skaggs civil trial vs. Angels heading to jury: Here’s what’s at stake
Monday's closing arguments set the stage, with a significant range of potential outcomes in play.
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
No drug dealer exists without willing drug users...
"Angels' attorney argued that Skaggs was a drug user and drug dealer, and that Skaggs was the driving force behind other Angels’ players purchasing pills and abusing opiates."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
"Angels' attorney argued that Skaggs was a drug user and drug dealer, and that Skaggs was the driving force behind other Angels’ players purchasing pills and abusing opiates."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Reposted by GreggCockrell
Reposted by GreggCockrell
I accidentally tuned into the erika kirk town hall last night, moderated (is that what it was?) by bari weiss ... what a load of shit and what an embarrassment to the ghosts of CBS
Welcome Home
CBS: America's Most Watched Erika Kirk TV
CBS: America's Most Watched Erika Kirk TV
December 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I accidentally tuned into the erika kirk town hall last night, moderated (is that what it was?) by bari weiss ... what a load of shit and what an embarrassment to the ghosts of CBS
America's Gun Fetish
Zoe Weissman survived the Parkland shooting. Now she’s at Brown, and it happened again.
“Honestly, I'm really angry that this is happening to me all over again, and I'm just in shock.”
We’re failing our kids. A gun-sick nation. 🇺🇸 www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
“Honestly, I'm really angry that this is happening to me all over again, and I'm just in shock.”
We’re failing our kids. A gun-sick nation. 🇺🇸 www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
December 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
America's Gun Fetish
Reposted by GreggCockrell
all i'm saying is that there were better options
December 12, 2025 at 5:25 AM
all i'm saying is that there were better options
Michael de Adder
December 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Michael de Adder
Yep, that's an inappropriate relationship alright.
Breaking news: Sherrone Moore, the Michigan football coach who was fired Wednesday, was charged with third-degree home invasion, misdemeanor stalking and illegal entry.
Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore faces three charges, including felony
He was charged with third-degree home invasion and misdemeanor stalking and illegal entry.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Yep, that's an inappropriate relationship alright.
BLACK NAPKINS, ZOOT ALLURES, & Watermelon in Easter Hay are believed to have been considered by Zappa himself as his best work. The Zappa Family Trust goes so far as to ask cover bands to not cover these songs
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q0n...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q0n...
Frank Zappa - Black Napkins Oct.28, 1976
YouTube video by Dave David
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December 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
BLACK NAPKINS, ZOOT ALLURES, & Watermelon in Easter Hay are believed to have been considered by Zappa himself as his best work. The Zappa Family Trust goes so far as to ask cover bands to not cover these songs
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q0n...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q0n...
Hoosier Daddy?
“I believe the bill on its face is unconstitutional,” said State Senator Greg Walker
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
“I believe the bill on its face is unconstitutional,” said State Senator Greg Walker
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
Indiana Lawmakers Reject Trump’s New Political Map
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Hoosier Daddy?
“I believe the bill on its face is unconstitutional,” said State Senator Greg Walker
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
“I believe the bill on its face is unconstitutional,” said State Senator Greg Walker
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
Frank Zappa was one of the greatest American composers and musicians of our time … after all, he wrote Zoot Allures:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUhR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUhR...
Frank Zappa - Zoot Allures (Live) [HQ]
YouTube video by Yussuf von Deck
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December 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Frank Zappa was one of the greatest American composers and musicians of our time … after all, he wrote Zoot Allures:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUhR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUhR...
Frank Zappa BBC Documentary 1993
YouTube video by 3replybiz
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I, for one, am thankful for great investigative journalism like this
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
I asked the Pentagon about Pete Hegseth's mentor. Then the threats started.
Journalism in the second Trump administration gets personal.
www.motherjones.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I, for one, am thankful for great investigative journalism like this
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...