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@blackkettle.bsky.social
He/him. Calm on the outside. Museum developer, poet in my youth. Against fascism. Jaded but not disengaged. Appreciate why Titanic's band kept playing as the ship went down. Profile pic: Mo'ohtavetoo'o (Black Kettle), Southern Cheyenne peacemaker.
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Metacomet's wife and children were sold into slavery, and in the fall of 1678, at the conclusion of the war, colonists declared a 'day of thanksgiving' to celebrate Metacomet's defeat and beheading during 'King Philip's War'
Metacomet's wife and children were sold into slavery, and in the fall of 1678, at the conclusion of the war, colonists declared a 'day of thanksgiving' to celebrate Metacomet's defeat and beheading during 'King Philip's War'
November 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Metacomet's wife and children were sold into slavery, and in the fall of 1678, at the conclusion of the war, colonists declared a 'day of thanksgiving' to celebrate Metacomet's defeat and beheading during 'King Philip's War'
Metacomet's wife and children were sold into slavery, and in the fall of 1678, at the conclusion of the war, colonists declared a 'day of thanksgiving' to celebrate Metacomet's defeat and beheading during 'King Philip's War'
Jimi Hendrix was born on today's date.
Had he lived, he'd be 83 years old.
Had he lived, he'd be 83 years old.
November 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Jimi Hendrix was born on today's date.
Had he lived, he'd be 83 years old.
Had he lived, he'd be 83 years old.
A half-dozen Democrats and veterans: Publicly reminding citizens and armed forces personnel that the Military Code of Obedience demands loyalty to the Constitution.
Team Trump: They're against us.
Me: Damn right they are. Which makes them patriots.
Team Trump: They're against us.
Me: Damn right they are. Which makes them patriots.
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 AM
A half-dozen Democrats and veterans: Publicly reminding citizens and armed forces personnel that the Military Code of Obedience demands loyalty to the Constitution.
Team Trump: They're against us.
Me: Damn right they are. Which makes them patriots.
Team Trump: They're against us.
Me: Damn right they are. Which makes them patriots.
Trump dropping hints about a covert operation is perfectly on-brand.
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Trump dropping hints about a covert operation is perfectly on-brand.
Some days I think we're just cooked. Some days I can't fathom how long it will take us to recover from all this.
November 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Some days I think we're just cooked. Some days I can't fathom how long it will take us to recover from all this.
As most of y'all know, 'L'État, c'est moi' is a pronouncement attributed to France's King Louis XIV and translates to 'the State, it is me' (it's widely believed to be apocryphal).
But Trump honestly believes this of himself. That belief is what makes him so enraged when others can't see it.
But Trump honestly believes this of himself. That belief is what makes him so enraged when others can't see it.
November 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
As most of y'all know, 'L'État, c'est moi' is a pronouncement attributed to France's King Louis XIV and translates to 'the State, it is me' (it's widely believed to be apocryphal).
But Trump honestly believes this of himself. That belief is what makes him so enraged when others can't see it.
But Trump honestly believes this of himself. That belief is what makes him so enraged when others can't see it.
To be fair, Trump really does do a good job of remembering to keep the back of his right hand covered.
November 22, 2025 at 11:53 PM
To be fair, Trump really does do a good job of remembering to keep the back of his right hand covered.
1975 was such a quirky moment of transition in pop music. Still clinging to the old days of Frankie Valli and Neil Sedaka, smack in the middle of embracing Elton John, and stepping gingerly into the awaiting dominance of the Bee Gees and disco. From Billboard's Top Hot 100 songs of 1975:
November 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
1975 was such a quirky moment of transition in pop music. Still clinging to the old days of Frankie Valli and Neil Sedaka, smack in the middle of embracing Elton John, and stepping gingerly into the awaiting dominance of the Bee Gees and disco. From Billboard's Top Hot 100 songs of 1975:
This aged well.
November 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This aged well.
Oh, sure, THIS is the year to do that…
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Oh, sure, THIS is the year to do that…
I varnished the upstairs hallway and rigged this up so my cat couldn’t walk on it
November 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I varnished the upstairs hallway and rigged this up so my cat couldn’t walk on it
So many men's facial hair / beard styles.
But there's one idea that, as far as I know, only found a significant measure of acceptance in the 19th century: hair on the neck only — clean-shaven face and hairy below the chin and jawline. The neck beard.
But there's one idea that, as far as I know, only found a significant measure of acceptance in the 19th century: hair on the neck only — clean-shaven face and hairy below the chin and jawline. The neck beard.
November 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
So many men's facial hair / beard styles.
But there's one idea that, as far as I know, only found a significant measure of acceptance in the 19th century: hair on the neck only — clean-shaven face and hairy below the chin and jawline. The neck beard.
But there's one idea that, as far as I know, only found a significant measure of acceptance in the 19th century: hair on the neck only — clean-shaven face and hairy below the chin and jawline. The neck beard.
What I'd tell Boebert:
If there's evidence against Democrats, put those Democrats on trial.
If there's evidence against Republicans, put those Republicans on trial.
If there's evidence against billionaires, put those billionaires on trial.
This is not difficult. And it's not a political game.
If there's evidence against Democrats, put those Democrats on trial.
If there's evidence against Republicans, put those Republicans on trial.
If there's evidence against billionaires, put those billionaires on trial.
This is not difficult. And it's not a political game.
November 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
What I'd tell Boebert:
If there's evidence against Democrats, put those Democrats on trial.
If there's evidence against Republicans, put those Republicans on trial.
If there's evidence against billionaires, put those billionaires on trial.
This is not difficult. And it's not a political game.
If there's evidence against Democrats, put those Democrats on trial.
If there's evidence against Republicans, put those Republicans on trial.
If there's evidence against billionaires, put those billionaires on trial.
This is not difficult. And it's not a political game.
After 15 long years, the Republicans finally announce their robust answer to the Affordable Care Act, and it's to let citizens fend for themselves against the insurance companies.
November 19, 2025 at 1:46 AM
After 15 long years, the Republicans finally announce their robust answer to the Affordable Care Act, and it's to let citizens fend for themselves against the insurance companies.
About half a step from 'Weekend at Bernies'
November 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
About half a step from 'Weekend at Bernies'
One of my favorite maps of the year. I just get the sinking feeling it's the general kind of map only needed here...
November 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
One of my favorite maps of the year. I just get the sinking feeling it's the general kind of map only needed here...
Another day in GunWorld
November 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Another day in GunWorld
When you try for Versailles but end up with a Reno buffet room
November 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
When you try for Versailles but end up with a Reno buffet room
Changes in population in the eight largest U.S. metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) from 2020 to 2024. Not sure what these data all mean, but I was a bit surprised by the remarkable growth in urban/suburban Texas.
November 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Changes in population in the eight largest U.S. metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) from 2020 to 2024. Not sure what these data all mean, but I was a bit surprised by the remarkable growth in urban/suburban Texas.
MAGA's version of Christianity
November 16, 2025 at 2:51 AM
MAGA's version of Christianity