Randy Bateman
@randybateman.bsky.social
Retired union carpenter that spent my career installing acoustic ceiling grid and such.
I'm just a guy that's open to new knowledge, adventures, and taking care of my wife. #CancerSucks
I’m on XBOX as agentstix
I'm just a guy that's open to new knowledge, adventures, and taking care of my wife. #CancerSucks
I’m on XBOX as agentstix
Sad in a way but what a great find
Amazing footage
Allen Collins
Days After Skynyrd Plane Crash 1977. University Of Mississippi
youtu.be/9BmqPs_U_2c
Allen Collins
Days After Skynyrd Plane Crash 1977. University Of Mississippi
youtu.be/9BmqPs_U_2c
Allen Collins Days After Skynyrd Plane Crash 1977. University Of Mississippi Medical Center Video
YouTube video by Cagey's Corner
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Sad in a way but what a great find
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This is what happens when the rule of law breaks down
Grayson Allen commits the most egregious travel in NBA history (h/t @ianrea.bsky.social)
December 9, 2025 at 3:15 AM
This is what happens when the rule of law breaks down
I was picking up a pizza at Dominos and some dude named “Hurricane Katrina” on the board?
December 9, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I was picking up a pizza at Dominos and some dude named “Hurricane Katrina” on the board?
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At 2:47 AM, a Mexican student posted a video that would get 8 million views in 24 hours.
"Quiet hasn't kept us safe," he said. "We can't keep burying people who tried to make things better."
What happened next: a generation refused to accept what their parents had to survive.
My newest article:
"Quiet hasn't kept us safe," he said. "We can't keep burying people who tried to make things better."
What happened next: a generation refused to accept what their parents had to survive.
My newest article:
NO MÁS
How Mexico's youth broke the cycle their parents couldn't escape
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
At 2:47 AM, a Mexican student posted a video that would get 8 million views in 24 hours.
"Quiet hasn't kept us safe," he said. "We can't keep burying people who tried to make things better."
What happened next: a generation refused to accept what their parents had to survive.
My newest article:
"Quiet hasn't kept us safe," he said. "We can't keep burying people who tried to make things better."
What happened next: a generation refused to accept what their parents had to survive.
My newest article:
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Federal Way Link from the air: Get a bird’s eye view of Sound Transit’s new 1 Line light rail stations
Take a look at Sound Transit's three new light rail stations in South King County, as pictured from above during a good weather window shortly before opening day.
Take a look at Sound Transit's three new light rail stations in South King County, as pictured from above during a good weather window shortly before opening day.
Federal Way Link from the air: Get a bird's eye view of Sound Transit's new 1 Line light rail stations - NPI's Cascadia Advocate
Take a look at Sound Transit's three new light rail stations in South King County, as pictured from above during a good weather window shortly before the day they opened to riders in December of 2025.
www.nwprogressive.org
December 6, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Federal Way Link from the air: Get a bird’s eye view of Sound Transit’s new 1 Line light rail stations
Take a look at Sound Transit's three new light rail stations in South King County, as pictured from above during a good weather window shortly before opening day.
Take a look at Sound Transit's three new light rail stations in South King County, as pictured from above during a good weather window shortly before opening day.
Has luxury seating ruined watching sports? The New Yorker investimagates www.fieldofschemes.com/2025/12/03/2...
Has luxury seating ruined watching sports? The New Yorker investimagates
This week's New Yorker has an article by John Seabrook on the question of whether modern stadium design is ruining the sports-watching experience by catering to rich folks, which because this is the N...
www.fieldofschemes.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Has luxury seating ruined watching sports? The New Yorker investimagates www.fieldofschemes.com/2025/12/03/2...
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Ebook and paperback accepted on KDP and awaiting approval. So get ready for more self promotion, apologies in advance LOL.
November 22, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Ebook and paperback accepted on KDP and awaiting approval. So get ready for more self promotion, apologies in advance LOL.
“Just following orders” is not a defense.
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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November 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Yesterday, Trump defended the Saudi Crown Prince in the Oval Office.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Yesterday, Trump defended the Saudi Crown Prince in the Oval Office.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
He said he had “nothing” to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
But I reviewed a call while serving on Trump’s NSC that I believe would be of interest to the Khashoggi family and the American people.
Release the transcript.
tomdispatch.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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The future Pope apparently loved the Blues Brothers and was intentionally dressed that way: www.thetimes.com/world/europe...
What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
The future Pope apparently loved the Blues Brothers and was intentionally dressed that way: www.thetimes.com/world/europe...
Good ol Tampa where I grew up!
November 13, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Good ol Tampa where I grew up!
November 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Forty years ago this week, Simple Minds made their debut on Saturday Night Live, performing 'Alive and Kicking' and 'Sanctify Yourself'. They were introduced by Madonna, who was hosting the show for the very first time. #OnceUponATime40
November 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Forty years ago this week, Simple Minds made their debut on Saturday Night Live, performing 'Alive and Kicking' and 'Sanctify Yourself'. They were introduced by Madonna, who was hosting the show for the very first time. #OnceUponATime40
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And "if you hear any noise, it ain't the boys" is one of my top ten shout-outs of all time.
November 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
And "if you hear any noise, it ain't the boys" is one of my top ten shout-outs of all time.
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Really going for the “Berlin in the 1920’s” vibe.
Dancers at Trump’s Halloween party as people begin losing food stamps under his administration
November 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Really going for the “Berlin in the 1920’s” vibe.
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This performer at Trump’s Great Gatsby party should clear up any suspicions about whether or not he’s in the Epstein Files.
November 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This performer at Trump’s Great Gatsby party should clear up any suspicions about whether or not he’s in the Epstein Files.
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This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
November 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
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A is for when you get really carried away and marry him
October 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A is for when you get really carried away and marry him
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Policy aside this dude just a blustery, abusive, egotistical asshole who defends other blustery, abusive, egotistical assholes.
Truly, do we not have enough of those in politics already?
Truly, do we not have enough of those in politics already?
Over on Insta - @joemallahan.bsky.social has a video that should disqualify Harrell from ever being in office again.
We don't need someone who stands with abusers, time after time, and makes jokes to deflect responsibility for it.
Vote for Katie Wilson
We don't need someone who stands with abusers, time after time, and makes jokes to deflect responsibility for it.
Vote for Katie Wilson
October 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Policy aside this dude just a blustery, abusive, egotistical asshole who defends other blustery, abusive, egotistical assholes.
Truly, do we not have enough of those in politics already?
Truly, do we not have enough of those in politics already?
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Even power needs a place to hide when the sky falls.
In 1933, Newly-Elected German Chancellor, Adolf Hitler announced an ambitious project, a Ballroom to be added to the Chancellery in Berlin. The ballroom sits on top of the Bunker. Trump is building the same, with a new updated bunker. Why? 🤔
In 1933, Newly-Elected German Chancellor, Adolf Hitler announced an ambitious project, a Ballroom to be added to the Chancellery in Berlin. The ballroom sits on top of the Bunker. Trump is building the same, with a new updated bunker. Why? 🤔
October 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Even power needs a place to hide when the sky falls.
In 1933, Newly-Elected German Chancellor, Adolf Hitler announced an ambitious project, a Ballroom to be added to the Chancellery in Berlin. The ballroom sits on top of the Bunker. Trump is building the same, with a new updated bunker. Why? 🤔
In 1933, Newly-Elected German Chancellor, Adolf Hitler announced an ambitious project, a Ballroom to be added to the Chancellery in Berlin. The ballroom sits on top of the Bunker. Trump is building the same, with a new updated bunker. Why? 🤔
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"When the rich rob the poor, it's called business. When the poor fight back, it's called violence". ―Mark Twain 😖
#BallroomBrutality #TaxTheRich
#BallroomBrutality #TaxTheRich
October 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"When the rich rob the poor, it's called business. When the poor fight back, it's called violence". ―Mark Twain 😖
#BallroomBrutality #TaxTheRich
#BallroomBrutality #TaxTheRich