King of the Suburbs
@jamesbaumann.bsky.social
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Sarah Kendzior's response: substack.com/@sarahkendzi...
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Sarah Kendzior's response: substack.com/@sarahkendzi...
I have been reading “Dylan Goes Electric” by @elijahwald.bsky.social and have been struck by the parallels between his description of the “generations” battling in the early ‘60s folk and rock scenes and what we see happening now between old school Dems and more progressives. 1/5
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I have been reading “Dylan Goes Electric” by @elijahwald.bsky.social and have been struck by the parallels between his description of the “generations” battling in the early ‘60s folk and rock scenes and what we see happening now between old school Dems and more progressives. 1/5
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Know this, @schumer.senate.gov — if you cave, we will not rest until you are primaried and wrested from your seat. When kids on SNAP aren’t being fed, we’re even more hungry for justice. New York has shown you the people’s power just days ago. You *could* join with us, still, and do the right thing.
November 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Know this, @schumer.senate.gov — if you cave, we will not rest until you are primaried and wrested from your seat. When kids on SNAP aren’t being fed, we’re even more hungry for justice. New York has shown you the people’s power just days ago. You *could* join with us, still, and do the right thing.
Hey @billcorbett.bsky.social - is it my imagination or does this look like someone you know? 👀
Cut Emerald Eye by Simon Hantaï, 1950
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137412
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137412
November 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Hey @billcorbett.bsky.social - is it my imagination or does this look like someone you know? 👀
Mis-read this and thought maybe Aaron Sorkin had worked up a sequal.
Hear Chicago post-rockers the Slaps' wonderful new track "Wettest Wing"
The Slaps Share New Single "Wettest Wing": Listen
It’s a huge news day for Chicago bands affiliated with Finn Wolfhard. First, rock ‘n’ rollers Twin Peaks teased a reunion. Now we’ve got a new track from the Slaps, the post-rockers who have served as...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Mis-read this and thought maybe Aaron Sorkin had worked up a sequal.
Can’t wait to see this episode of Law & To-Go Order.
BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Can’t wait to see this episode of Law & To-Go Order.
I’d vote for any mayor that promised to outlaw this ever happening again.
Jimmy Fallon, James Corden croon Sinatra, Bennett standards for gobsmacked guests in NYC
Jimmy Fallon, James Corden croon Sinatra, Bennett standards for gobsmacked guests in NYC
A source said, "The Eric Newman Jazz Band was playing, and before long, Fallon and Corden were up onstage trading Sinatra and Tony Bennett tunes!"
pagesix.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I’d vote for any mayor that promised to outlaw this ever happening again.
Full moon fever tonight.
November 6, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Full moon fever tonight.
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Meemaw got into the schnapps again, somebody get her walker
November 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Meemaw got into the schnapps again, somebody get her walker
Not as high-profile as other results, but it feels damn good to wake up today and see that my yard signs this election went undefeated. Passed a much needed school levy because the state of Ohio hates public education. And kept some nasty MAGA types off the school board and city council.
November 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Not as high-profile as other results, but it feels damn good to wake up today and see that my yard signs this election went undefeated. Passed a much needed school levy because the state of Ohio hates public education. And kept some nasty MAGA types off the school board and city council.
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This person took this when they called the race
November 5, 2025 at 6:07 AM
This person took this when they called the race
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There are more of us than there are of them.
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
There are more of us than there are of them.
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this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
Is it too late to invest in a moving company for all those people who said they were going to flee NYC if he won?
JUST IN: Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives
Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Is it too late to invest in a moving company for all those people who said they were going to flee NYC if he won?
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“I’ll take Deleted Scenes from Apocalypse Now for $500, Alex.”
Border Patrol agent Lairmore testifies that he was not injured by the sandwich, but he felt the impact through his ballistic vest.
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
November 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
“I’ll take Deleted Scenes from Apocalypse Now for $500, Alex.”
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This is an excellent lede for a civil complaint. A+
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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October 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This is an excellent lede for a civil complaint. A+
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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This magazine just fired all of their politics staffers
We are honored to receive the @rooseveltinstitute.org's 2025 Four Freedoms Award for Freedom of Speech and Expression, and to be among a stellar class of laureates including @wck.org, @cvt.org, and more. Details: tnvge.co/ZMIUg7v
November 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This magazine just fired all of their politics staffers
You hear that folks?!?! The Reds have cash!!!! Say hello to the new DH Kyle Schwarber!!!!!
Cincinnati Reds traded RF Ryan Vilade to Tampa Bay Rays for cash.
November 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
You hear that folks?!?! The Reds have cash!!!! Say hello to the new DH Kyle Schwarber!!!!!
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“They were careless people, … they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness, or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made"
- F Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
- F Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
November 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“They were careless people, … they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness, or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made"
- F Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
- F Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
Shit. I did not mean to manifest that.
Pitching around him there? Settings up double play?
November 2, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Shit. I did not mean to manifest that.
Pitching around him there? Settings up double play?
November 2, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Pitching around him there? Settings up double play?
I get the choice …. But this year Bieber has been a notorious slow starter. Settles in and is tough from then on, but shakey in first and second innings.
November 2, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I get the choice …. But this year Bieber has been a notorious slow starter. Settles in and is tough from then on, but shakey in first and second innings.
Going to go get my phone charger now in preparation
Rooting not just for a Game 7 of the World Series, but another 18 inning game that goes so long on Saturday night that the clocks fall back at 2am before it’s ended and everyone gets tremendously confused about what time it is.
November 2, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Going to go get my phone charger now in preparation