Eddie Pasa

@eddiepasa.bsky.social

50/he, him/Northern VA. (That one's for you from the AOL a/s/l days.) VA/DC/MD musician (https://facebook.com/eddiepasamusic/). Movie reviewer (https://dcfilmdom.com). At home wherever my family is. Or on a cruise. More: https://linktr.ee/eddiepasa

Sixty years ago today, the starship Enterprise launched and with it, a vision of the future where humanity had moved beyond its divisions. I was there at the beginning, and I can tell you...

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The only reason that some people are demanding Mayor Mamdani skip the 9/11 ceremony is pure Islamophobia. Period.

The proto-Effin’ Birds was my Tumblr “Swear Trek”. It opened a lot of doors for me and I wouldn’t be where I am today without it. I don’t have plans to revive it (one daily comic is enough work), just wanted to thank it for getting me here on this 60th anniversary of Star Trek.

It's after midnight. I am officially 50. Got a @carbonleaf.bsky.social show, a shout-out from the stage, a cover of "Blister in the Sun," and fireworks for my birthday. Thanks to the entire band and my family for a super-cool night. If you're still on this crazy ride with me, I love you. Thanks.

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In honor of Bruce Campbell and his heroic fight, here's the very last minutes of the "Ash vs Evil Dead" TV show, in which Ash has been on ice and wakes in the future. One of the best TV show endings out there. (Season 3, Episode 10) youtu.be/WQYlVuMM4O0?... via @YouTube

Ash vs Evil Dead: The Future/"It's all gone..." (Season 3, Episode 10)

YouTube video by Random Crap Clip Network

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“While the world frequently reads about Puerto Rico’s blackouts, the quiet collapse of the water system has pushed the island to its absolute limit.” Coenia Sanchez reports on the federal policies and funding delays behind the crisis.

Congress Has a Responsibility to Reverse the Water Crisis It Caused in Puerto Rico

Federal neglect—and restrictive aid conditions—have broken the infrastructure meant to sustain human life in the Caribbean U.S. colony.

inthesetimes.com

After Trump gutted the IRS workforce — including the unit tasked with auditing billionaires — the agency's annual audit revenue plunged by 35%. Trump's attacks on the IRS were never about "efficiency." They were about making it easier for the wealthy and powerful to skirt what they owe.

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Why is it that when people use Islamophobic posts to make a point about wanting religion to be kept out of certain organizations or entities, they won't use the same language about Christianity? Hmmm, gee, I wonder...

""What did he study? “Philosophy and theology. A teacher in high school said, there’s no money in that, and I said: ‘Sir, that’s disrespectful. That’s insulting, because not everybody’s about money.’" he's one of us!

‘I don’t chase the dollar. I never did’: the astonishing hidden life of Mr T

He grew up in the ghetto, became a global superstar – then gave it all up. Why did he step away from the spotlight?

theguardian.com