Jim Hickey
@appalachianerd.bsky.social
A writer & artist & laborer in life's sweet vineyards & bloody battles, I fantasize that people will express the necessary Solidarity to stand up to plutocrats & claim the right of transformation that belongs to a 'people, united, who win what they seek.
Moralistic prudes notwithstanding f#&king is the Life Force. We'd none of us be here otherwise. So why do prostitution and porn appear ubiquitously? The term 'hooker's' a clue: militarism guarantees lots of them. Why do we have so much sex trafficking? Spooks and mafias explain 100%. Now what?
November 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Moralistic prudes notwithstanding f#&king is the Life Force. We'd none of us be here otherwise. So why do prostitution and porn appear ubiquitously? The term 'hooker's' a clue: militarism guarantees lots of them. Why do we have so much sex trafficking? Spooks and mafias explain 100%. Now what?
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KARL: The president claims that Thanksgiving costs are down 25%. Does he know that's not true?
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
November 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
KARL: The president claims that Thanksgiving costs are down 25%. Does he know that's not true?
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--
KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.
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A very detailed follow-the-money research about who will benefit the most from the newest US invasion.
The US’s Top Military Contractors Are Cashing In on Caribbean Operations
The weapons industry is reaping the benefits as Trump amasses ships, drones, and missiles off the coast of Venezuela.
truthout.org
November 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
A very detailed follow-the-money research about who will benefit the most from the newest US invasion.
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Ice Ice Barbie riding horsies, shooting dogs, and stealing poor people’s money to give it to the rich.
What do you feel when you hear that the US debt grows by a trillion every 100 days?
What do you feel when you hear that the US debt grows by a trillion every 100 days?
Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rule...
www.propublica.org
November 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Ice Ice Barbie riding horsies, shooting dogs, and stealing poor people’s money to give it to the rich.
What do you feel when you hear that the US debt grows by a trillion every 100 days?
What do you feel when you hear that the US debt grows by a trillion every 100 days?
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Bearing witness to fascist practice, in Solidarity-Forever-Formation, may be the only 'nonviolent' chance to nip such monstrosity in the bud. Then again, a more thorough, and thoroughly participatory, conversation about matters at hand must also come to the fore.
November 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Bearing witness to fascist practice, in Solidarity-Forever-Formation, may be the only 'nonviolent' chance to nip such monstrosity in the bud. Then again, a more thorough, and thoroughly participatory, conversation about matters at hand must also come to the fore.
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On November 16, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, protesters and local residents stood up to defend a solitary flower vendor who was being searched by Border Patrol and federal goons in a wooded area.
November 16, 2025 at 9:55 PM
On November 16, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, protesters and local residents stood up to defend a solitary flower vendor who was being searched by Border Patrol and federal goons in a wooded area.
Who's heard of Operation Midnight Climax? One might imagine it as sex-trafficking = 'national intelligence.' Another query-- "what is the source of human Life Force Energy?" Oh yeah, sex! Therefore, we should all practice prudish sex-shaming, right? Or would that be a suboptimal fascist idea?
November 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Who's heard of Operation Midnight Climax? One might imagine it as sex-trafficking = 'national intelligence.' Another query-- "what is the source of human Life Force Energy?" Oh yeah, sex! Therefore, we should all practice prudish sex-shaming, right? Or would that be a suboptimal fascist idea?
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As a build up to tonight’s vintage book cover, let’s go with a Saturday night theme of sex, drugs & rock and roll.
This is the latter - a pulp parody clash-up. 🎸
(Sold as a poster on Etsy.)
This is the latter - a pulp parody clash-up. 🎸
(Sold as a poster on Etsy.)
November 16, 2025 at 3:06 AM
As a build up to tonight’s vintage book cover, let’s go with a Saturday night theme of sex, drugs & rock and roll.
This is the latter - a pulp parody clash-up. 🎸
(Sold as a poster on Etsy.)
This is the latter - a pulp parody clash-up. 🎸
(Sold as a poster on Etsy.)
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November 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Fern gully green
Ferns in the Appalachian mountains.
#coloraday #greensat #eastcoastkin #ferns #forest #photography
Ferns in the Appalachian mountains.
#coloraday #greensat #eastcoastkin #ferns #forest #photography
November 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Fern gully green
Ferns in the Appalachian mountains.
#coloraday #greensat #eastcoastkin #ferns #forest #photography
Ferns in the Appalachian mountains.
#coloraday #greensat #eastcoastkin #ferns #forest #photography
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For #stunday, the cemetery at Cite de Carcassonne
#carcassonne #france #photography #eastcoastkin #walledcity
#carcassonne #france #photography #eastcoastkin #walledcity
November 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
For #stunday, the cemetery at Cite de Carcassonne
#carcassonne #france #photography #eastcoastkin #walledcity
#carcassonne #france #photography #eastcoastkin #walledcity
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when i'm invited to talk about my academic work
November 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
when i'm invited to talk about my academic work
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"The exchanges ... show Epstein’s close involvement in crafting messaging on tax cuts, immigration and even security clearance revocations."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Jeffrey Epstein advised Steve Bannon during 2018 pro-Trump media campaign
Text messages released by US House show convicted sex offender coaching Maga influencer on political messaging
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
"The exchanges ... show Epstein’s close involvement in crafting messaging on tax cuts, immigration and even security clearance revocations."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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This Epstein thing has his malignant narcissism dialed up to 10.
November 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
This Epstein thing has his malignant narcissism dialed up to 10.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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Ahem. It's the job of the President to appoint DAs - with advice and consent from the Senate.
The President can ignore that rule - but only once (per district) and only for 120 days.
Do you know who appoints DAs after the 120 day mark has passed?
Pam Bondi doesn't. Because it's the judiciary.
The President can ignore that rule - but only once (per district) and only for 120 days.
Do you know who appoints DAs after the 120 day mark has passed?
Pam Bondi doesn't. Because it's the judiciary.
November 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Ahem. It's the job of the President to appoint DAs - with advice and consent from the Senate.
The President can ignore that rule - but only once (per district) and only for 120 days.
Do you know who appoints DAs after the 120 day mark has passed?
Pam Bondi doesn't. Because it's the judiciary.
The President can ignore that rule - but only once (per district) and only for 120 days.
Do you know who appoints DAs after the 120 day mark has passed?
Pam Bondi doesn't. Because it's the judiciary.
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"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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For today's #BlueSkyArtShow, a cold and solitary walk at lake Ontario in February.
#Bright #Photography #EastCoastKin
#Bright #Photography #EastCoastKin
November 15, 2025 at 9:25 AM
For today's #BlueSkyArtShow, a cold and solitary walk at lake Ontario in February.
#Bright #Photography #EastCoastKin
#Bright #Photography #EastCoastKin