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jencooper.bsky.social
Rabble Rouser, PhD
@jencooper.bsky.social
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This sh-t is bananas. B-a-n-a-n-a-s
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Are we all trapped in a poorly written dream sequence? How is this a real headline?
Headline from The Washington post reads: why you may not want lower prices as much as you think you do
November 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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In the middle of a story about a man hogtied and hung, there is an ad to join ICE. My god, the depravity.
November 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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This excerpt from Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s memoir is haunting. An allegory for how the U.S. was manipulated into participating in its own unraveling.
October 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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NYC street scenes: March 2025
Two stylish individuals walk along a sunlit city sidewalk, their long shadows stretching ahead. One wears a brown shearling coat with a fur collar, while the other wears a snakeskin-patterned trench coat with a matching furry hat. The background features a busy street with pedestrians and tall buildings. A man in a brown suit walks down a city sidewalk with a large black bag balanced on his head and another bag slung across his body. He approaches a crosswalk, passing by a wine and spirits store sign that reads “Astor.” Yellow taxi cabs and pedestrians fill the bustling urban scene. Two young women wait on a subway platform. One wears a long black coat and carries a handbag, while the other wears a black puffer jacket and leggings. They appear to be engaged in conversation while standing under bright overhead lighting. A subway sign reading “Fulton St Broadway” is visible in the background. A large reflective sculpture resembling Chicago’s “Cloud Gate” reflects the surrounding cityscape, including pedestrians, buildings, and a blue sky. The reflection distorts the urban environment, creating a surreal visual effect. A street sign for “Church St” and a traffic light are visible in the foreground.
March 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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NYC March 2025
Alt text: A concrete sidewalk with black graffiti-style writing that reads “LOVE YOURSELF.” Part of the text is faded or distorted due to a damaged section of the pavement. A red streak runs diagonally across the ground, and a metal drain cover is visible on the right. A person’s foot is partially visible in the top left corner near the road with double white lines.
March 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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”We can’t cut the State Department 30 percent because we need our diplomats out there working with our partners to stop [the spread of disinformation].” -Representative Will Hurd (R-Texas)
A woman wearing a yellow hat and dark jacket stands in front of a large stone building with the address “1300” above the entrance. He holds a sign that reads, “THANK YOU ❤️ USAID WORKS” in blue and red letters. Several people are gathered around, some holding similar signs. The pavement is wet, suggesting recent rain, and the individuals in the scene are wearing jackets and backpacks. Posters on the building display the words “Where Events Matter.”
February 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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“Our adversaries are intensifying their efforts in the entire under-developed world. Those who oppose their advance look to us and I believe, at this dangerous moment, we must respond.” -John F Kennedy
A white cardboard box with a handwritten message in black and red marker. The message reads: “FROM BOGOTA to Iraq - Haiti to Cyprus, India to Côte d’Ivoire = USAID has never failed the American PEOPLE! USAID Thank you.” The words “USAID” and “Thank you” are emphasized in red ink. The box is stacked among other similar boxes, and the setting appears to be outdoors on a paved surface. A small portion of a printed photograph is visible on the ground near the box.
February 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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”The real problem in America’s spending is not foreign aid, which is a very small part of our budget.” – U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Town Hall meeting, July 2011
A protest sign reading “USAID: Saves lives, Buys American, Keeps US Safe” with checkmarks next to each statement is attached to a metal barricade in front of a government building. The word “USAID” is written in bold blue and red letters. Below the sign, a bouquet of flowers, including sunflowers and other colorful blooms, lies on the ground, partially wrapped in plastic. The setting appears to be a public space with a paved walkway.
February 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Here’s a sweet little puppy I fostered.
February 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM