Halfbroke Horsewoman 🌻🏇🏼🌻
@tidypony.bsky.social
Anti-capitalist; pro-Houyhnhnm.
Career HS humanities teacher; servant to other people's horses.
My only cult is the horse cult.
Yes, that is hay in my hair.
Love my n95 & libraries.
Flogging AI, crypto? Expect a 🚫.
#deleteZuck #banbillionaires
Career HS humanities teacher; servant to other people's horses.
My only cult is the horse cult.
Yes, that is hay in my hair.
Love my n95 & libraries.
Flogging AI, crypto? Expect a 🚫.
#deleteZuck #banbillionaires
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I’m still not over “gift” becoming a verb. I was not consulted.
November 30, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I’m still not over “gift” becoming a verb. I was not consulted.
"You should know, I'm very popular with my family." ~ Kathryn Edwards.
youtu.be/300nM4H7a6E?...
youtu.be/300nM4H7a6E?...
"The rich already pay for everything!" | Optimist Economy
YouTube video by Optimist Economy
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 1:53 AM
"You should know, I'm very popular with my family." ~ Kathryn Edwards.
youtu.be/300nM4H7a6E?...
youtu.be/300nM4H7a6E?...
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We need a better name for "cyber Monday" mostly because it's not 1996.
November 30, 2025 at 1:44 AM
We need a better name for "cyber Monday" mostly because it's not 1996.
This sent me down a refresher in the Graeber-described Three Freedoms, to move, to find our own people, and to disobey an order.
Thanks. 😊
Thanks. 😊
Makes me think of this. We fight for the Open Society, which we all get to benefit from.
www.liberalcurrents.com/liberalisms-...
www.liberalcurrents.com/liberalisms-...
Liberalism's Positive Vision Must Be the Open Society
Liberalism is not just the mitigation of dangers. It is also an active striving towards a world that is truly free.
www.liberalcurrents.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
This sent me down a refresher in the Graeber-described Three Freedoms, to move, to find our own people, and to disobey an order.
Thanks. 😊
Thanks. 😊
I'm going to post at least one of these short, funny economics explainers every day. @kedseconomist.com and @rauzi.bsky.social crack me up and talk about an economics that isn't all rich people's money.
youtu.be/SV51Suhc5IU?...
youtu.be/SV51Suhc5IU?...
"Woman should just stay home." | Optimist Economy
YouTube video by Optimist Economy
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I'm going to post at least one of these short, funny economics explainers every day. @kedseconomist.com and @rauzi.bsky.social crack me up and talk about an economics that isn't all rich people's money.
youtu.be/SV51Suhc5IU?...
youtu.be/SV51Suhc5IU?...
I think of Graeber and Wengrow's "The Dawn of Everything" every day. It's a long book so if you've been meaning to read it or simply can't read a long book right now – understandable – here's a lovely paper by Ayça Çubukçu about its principles & Graeber's work.
eprints.lse.ac.uk/122719/1/Dav...
eprints.lse.ac.uk/122719/1/Dav...
eprints.lse.ac.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I think of Graeber and Wengrow's "The Dawn of Everything" every day. It's a long book so if you've been meaning to read it or simply can't read a long book right now – understandable – here's a lovely paper by Ayça Çubukçu about its principles & Graeber's work.
eprints.lse.ac.uk/122719/1/Dav...
eprints.lse.ac.uk/122719/1/Dav...
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Truly makes me cry for this young girl now by herself in Honduras FFS. My son is her age and a freshman, I just can not fathom her parents heartbreak and terror. It’s so outrageously unfair it infuriates to the core!
College freshman is deported flying home for Thanksgiving surprise, despite court order
apnews.com/article/babs...
apnews.com/article/babs...
College freshman is deported flying home for Thanksgiving surprise, despite court order
A college freshman trying to fly from Boston to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving was deported to Honduras in violation of a court order.
apnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Truly makes me cry for this young girl now by herself in Honduras FFS. My son is her age and a freshman, I just can not fathom her parents heartbreak and terror. It’s so outrageously unfair it infuriates to the core!
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Insanely stupid and short-sighted choice. I didn't even know they were still trying to run this racket. You put more universities in danger with this shit you idiots!
BREAKING: Northwestern University has agreed to pay the U.S. Treasury $75 million, over the course of three years as part of an agreement with the federal government to restore funding and end investigations into the university
Full statement from NU below:
Full statement from NU below:
November 29, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Insanely stupid and short-sighted choice. I didn't even know they were still trying to run this racket. You put more universities in danger with this shit you idiots!
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Things are terrible, but here is a video of Capt. Mark Kelly in a gorilla suit in space:
(Thanks @jefftiedrich.bsky.social)
(Thanks @jefftiedrich.bsky.social)
November 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Things are terrible, but here is a video of Capt. Mark Kelly in a gorilla suit in space:
(Thanks @jefftiedrich.bsky.social)
(Thanks @jefftiedrich.bsky.social)
Indiana press, bringing it home.
Jonathan Peternel,
Son of Indiana Governor’s “Spiritual Brother in Arms” arrested for possession of Child Pron.
Again- it’s the White, Straight, Evangelical Men.
No Drag or Trans involved.
indianacitizen.org/arrest-made-...
Son of Indiana Governor’s “Spiritual Brother in Arms” arrested for possession of Child Pron.
Again- it’s the White, Straight, Evangelical Men.
No Drag or Trans involved.
indianacitizen.org/arrest-made-...
ARREST MADE: Pastor’s Son Charged with Child Sex Crimes; Draws Scrutiny to Life Church, Lt. Gov. Beckwith - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen October 24, 2025 FISHERS, Ind. — The son of Pastor Nathan Peternel — a longtime mentor and close ally of Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith — has been arrested on seven felon...
indianacitizen.org
November 29, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Indiana press, bringing it home.
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You waited until the fifth paragraph to point out that this may be illegal. That should be much earlier in your story.
November 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
You waited until the fifth paragraph to point out that this may be illegal. That should be much earlier in your story.
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How Republicans commemorated Thanksgiving in 1869--with a multi-racial/multi-ethnic gathering of people at a table with a centerpiece celebrating universal suffrage and self-government, and with an engraving of Castle Garden, the pre-Ellis Island point of disembarkation for immigrants.
November 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
This reads like bot-news, especially since any human familiar with this creep knows he spoiled both gubernatorial races with his idiotic third-way rhetoric and opened the door for Trump-lite Gov. Paul LePage's proto-MAGA rule.
Also, WTF is wrong with these dudes?
Also, WTF is wrong with these dudes?
Former Maine gubernatorial candidate turned sex offender accused of shopping for escort
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-tx/57676/
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WGME) — A two-time candidate for Maine governor who’s now a convicted sex offender could be…
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-tx/57676/
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WGME) — A two-time candidate for Maine governor who’s now a convicted sex offender could be…
Former Maine gubernatorial candidate turned sex offender accused of shopping for escort - Texas News Beep
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WGME) -- A two-time candidate for Maine governor who's now a convicted sex offender could be sent back behind bars.
www.newsbeep.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This reads like bot-news, especially since any human familiar with this creep knows he spoiled both gubernatorial races with his idiotic third-way rhetoric and opened the door for Trump-lite Gov. Paul LePage's proto-MAGA rule.
Also, WTF is wrong with these dudes?
Also, WTF is wrong with these dudes?
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Me buying a copy of The Onion when I was 18: "let's see what those rascals are up to now."
Me subscribing to The Onion now: "It is my duty as a patriot to see what those rascals are up to now."
Me subscribing to The Onion now: "It is my duty as a patriot to see what those rascals are up to now."
Hi everybody,
It's Black Friday, a big day for us at The Onion, since we rely almost entirely on your memberships.
Our goal for 2026? More print subscribers than the Washington Post.
This is, somehow, feasible.
So sign up! A year of print is $75 for the year today. Help us do a very funny thing.
It's Black Friday, a big day for us at The Onion, since we rely almost entirely on your memberships.
Our goal for 2026? More print subscribers than the Washington Post.
This is, somehow, feasible.
So sign up! A year of print is $75 for the year today. Help us do a very funny thing.
Join The Onion
Don’t just read the news. Feel it. Be among the first to feel the news.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Me buying a copy of The Onion when I was 18: "let's see what those rascals are up to now."
Me subscribing to The Onion now: "It is my duty as a patriot to see what those rascals are up to now."
Me subscribing to The Onion now: "It is my duty as a patriot to see what those rascals are up to now."
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I am a dev and I dislike AI because
•it cannot operate without stolen data
•it does not work reliably
•it lies all the time
•it is terribly inefficient
•it pollutes
•it is/was oversold
•the biggest frauds champion it
•the people behind it are psychos
none of these are unreasonable complaints
•it cannot operate without stolen data
•it does not work reliably
•it lies all the time
•it is terribly inefficient
•it pollutes
•it is/was oversold
•the biggest frauds champion it
•the people behind it are psychos
none of these are unreasonable complaints
November 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I am a dev and I dislike AI because
•it cannot operate without stolen data
•it does not work reliably
•it lies all the time
•it is terribly inefficient
•it pollutes
•it is/was oversold
•the biggest frauds champion it
•the people behind it are psychos
none of these are unreasonable complaints
•it cannot operate without stolen data
•it does not work reliably
•it lies all the time
•it is terribly inefficient
•it pollutes
•it is/was oversold
•the biggest frauds champion it
•the people behind it are psychos
none of these are unreasonable complaints
Our pathetic wage/salary growth and gross inequity/inequality has cost us generationally. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UyMNwc/
November 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Our pathetic wage/salary growth and gross inequity/inequality has cost us generationally. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UyMNwc/
Always here for the Horses See Right Through Us™️ posts/threads.
They have the largest eyes of any land animal and can read infinitesimal facial changes from surprising distances.
We’ve co-evolved with them as long or longer than wolves/dogs.
#HorsesofBlueSky
#EquiSky
They have the largest eyes of any land animal and can read infinitesimal facial changes from surprising distances.
We’ve co-evolved with them as long or longer than wolves/dogs.
#HorsesofBlueSky
#EquiSky
Wilhelm von Osten was a German math teacher, mystic, phrenologist. He also owned a very clever horse he named HANS.
Around 1894, he took his horse on tour, demonstrating his exceptional number sense skills.
van Osten would ask a question: "What is 2 x 6 ?"
Clever Hans would tap his hoof 12 times.
Around 1894, he took his horse on tour, demonstrating his exceptional number sense skills.
van Osten would ask a question: "What is 2 x 6 ?"
Clever Hans would tap his hoof 12 times.
November 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Always here for the Horses See Right Through Us™️ posts/threads.
They have the largest eyes of any land animal and can read infinitesimal facial changes from surprising distances.
We’ve co-evolved with them as long or longer than wolves/dogs.
#HorsesofBlueSky
#EquiSky
They have the largest eyes of any land animal and can read infinitesimal facial changes from surprising distances.
We’ve co-evolved with them as long or longer than wolves/dogs.
#HorsesofBlueSky
#EquiSky
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I lived 8 miles from the Hanford Nuclear facility in WA, downwind, downstream. Stroked, men sterile, 5 women; 12 miscarriages, lifelong health issues, two-headed kittens/calves, spotted pheasant.
I was lucky; only spent 5 yrs there. Cousins not so fortunate.
Be careful where you live. Seriously.
I was lucky; only spent 5 yrs there. Cousins not so fortunate.
Be careful where you live. Seriously.
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I lived 8 miles from the Hanford Nuclear facility in WA, downwind, downstream. Stroked, men sterile, 5 women; 12 miscarriages, lifelong health issues, two-headed kittens/calves, spotted pheasant.
I was lucky; only spent 5 yrs there. Cousins not so fortunate.
Be careful where you live. Seriously.
I was lucky; only spent 5 yrs there. Cousins not so fortunate.
Be careful where you live. Seriously.
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And Americans wonder why we have some of the worst disease rates on earth.
I have not looked recently but most third world countries limit Roundup use.
Glyphosate is in everything we eat in the US and then right wingers wonder why no one wants our beef, farm crops, food products.
I have not looked recently but most third world countries limit Roundup use.
Glyphosate is in everything we eat in the US and then right wingers wonder why no one wants our beef, farm crops, food products.
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
And Americans wonder why we have some of the worst disease rates on earth.
I have not looked recently but most third world countries limit Roundup use.
Glyphosate is in everything we eat in the US and then right wingers wonder why no one wants our beef, farm crops, food products.
I have not looked recently but most third world countries limit Roundup use.
Glyphosate is in everything we eat in the US and then right wingers wonder why no one wants our beef, farm crops, food products.
Short thread. 🧵
The "Larry Summers complained to Jeffrey Epstein that MeToo went too far" and "Olivia Nuzzi committed crimes on behalf of the fascist she masturbated with while reporting on him" are the same story: American elites have no ideology other than "I should be untouchable." Society is run by empty husks
November 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Short thread. 🧵
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen.
Brian Ferry
Joan Armatrading
Suzanne Vega
Frank Zappa
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Brian Ferry
Joan Armatrading
Suzanne Vega
Frank Zappa
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you have seen
Patti Smith
Grateful Dead
Bruce Springsteen
Laurie Anderson
Rickie Lee Jones
Patti Smith
Grateful Dead
Bruce Springsteen
Laurie Anderson
Rickie Lee Jones
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you have seen.
The Osmonds
Neil Diamond
Green Day
Bruce Springsteen
The Rolling Stones
The Osmonds
Neil Diamond
Green Day
Bruce Springsteen
The Rolling Stones
November 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen.
Brian Ferry
Joan Armatrading
Suzanne Vega
Frank Zappa
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Brian Ferry
Joan Armatrading
Suzanne Vega
Frank Zappa
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
What I wouldn’t give for a snap election, you know like civilized nations have when their leader has fully gone off the rails.
Reuters reached out to everyone that Trump or his subordinates singled out publicly for retribution, and reviewed hundreds of official orders, directives and public records. The result: the most comprehensive accounting yet of his campaign of payback.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
www.reuters.com/investigates...
November 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
What I wouldn’t give for a snap election, you know like civilized nations have when their leader has fully gone off the rails.
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How much did your insurance premiums increase this year? Please add your story to the incredibly unscientific survey.
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My Health Care Horror Story
Provide info, vent!
forms.gle
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
How much did your insurance premiums increase this year? Please add your story to the incredibly unscientific survey.
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It's true!
Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
November 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It's true!