Just Steve
@juststeve120.bsky.social
Semi-retired consultant and psychotherapist, commenting on society, politics, the world, philosophy, and maybe some sports. And when I say "sports" I mean American Football (the Bears), world football (soccer), and MLB (the Cubs).
I guess I sort of agree with this, but history says that over and over the rich and/or powerful underestimate the masses. The one thing that all such empires have in common is that none of them still exist.
Mark T. Sneed@marktsneed.bsky.social · 3w agoWow. This is the unadulterated truth.
We saw The Odyssey yesterday. My brain is still trying to sort out how I feel about it. It is a brilliant piece of art, while also being jarring and timely. Nolan has told this truly timeless tale in a way that is honest to its source material and relevant to where we are today.
Its funny, I thought I was a left leaning centrist dem, but I think healthcare is a right, people should not be left to starve, child care is key to full employment, billionaires should pay a lot in taxes, some access to college should be free. I'm a socialist now?
Billionaires who say they will leave the US if they have to pay more in taxes says everything you need to know about how they value being a citizen in the US.
Because this time needs a good anti-killing of innocents / anti-war song. youtu.be/6Ejga4kJUts?...
The Cranberries - Zombie (Official Music Video)
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It is a little frightening that one of the richest men in the world (Musk) has his hands all over the immigrant-related issues currently going on in Northern Ireland. Doesn't he have a rocket to blow up or something?
Because I'm not going to read all 1,800 Reddit posts, and am just getting inundated with a mix of messaging about Graham Platner, I sought something outside of corporate media for a perspective. jacobin.com/2025/10/plat...
You’re Being Lied to About Graham Platner
We read Graham Platner’s whole Reddit archive. The vilification of the Maine candidate for Senate doesn’t square with what he actually wrote in his posts.
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I think, ultimately, that the Bears moving to Hammond, IN will be a mistake that will disenfranchise a lot of fans. The whole handling of this process has been a disaster.
Of course this is what ICE is doing. It's good to know that there are those who are there to help those people in the midst of the disorientation of that experience.
Just Steve@juststeve120.bsky.social · 3mo agoICE releases some immigrants without a way back home. These volunteers are waiting to help. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/30/i...
ICE releases some immigrants without a way back home. These volunteers are waiting to help. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/30/i...
ICE releases some immigrants without a way back home. These volunteers are waiting to help.
From California to New Jersey and Minnesota to Texas, advocates across the country are figuring out ways to get released detainees back home.
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Clips from Andor keep showing up in my feeds. For me, one of the many lessons from the series is, all opposition is opposition. When fighting tyranny is not the time for purity tests. Accept whatever alliances you can. Win the big battle first so there's enough oxygen to debate what comes next.
Is it possible that the US could ruin both the World Cup and the Olympics (not there's been some damage already sustained) in the next two years?
LOL last night Stephen Colbert spent an hour hosting public access "Only in Monroe"
Stephen Colbert Returns to Only in Monroe After Late Show Finale - LateNighter
First on LateNighter: Stephen Colbert told viewers exactly where they'd find him after The Late Show. Turns out he wasn’t kidding.
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I probably shouldn't think this, but with the advent of AI, is this year's customer service rep next year's farm laborer?
It was a great victory for a determined people, and a cautionary tale for our present time.
Just Steve@juststeve120.bsky.social · 4mo ago
Sharing the Cupertinos, for a nice start to Friday.
Cupertinos: Parce Mihi Domine by Francisco Garro
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The Senate and House Dems (I know, they're out for the Easter Holiday) need to make joint statements TODAY condemning the Trump "Easter" post in the strongest tone possible. I don't know they have the power to DO much, but they need to have a clear voice that this sort of threat it's a war crime.
After the White House complained about an unflattering photo of Karoline Leavitt, it was removed from AFP and Getty’s systems. This is the photo in question. Please do not repost it. 👇
Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Kick Off the Angels Series with a Win https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2026/03/31/wake-up-and-watch-the-cubs-kick-off-the-angels-series-with-a-win/
Its been really good reporting so far. I like the commentary across the platforms, but Scott and Katie Phang bring a whole new sense of possibility that we can have real reporting happening without a legacy network behind it.
MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com · 5mo agoCongrats to Scott MacFarlane on his stratospheric growth since going independent and launching his channel just days ago. People are clearly hungry for real, raw, enterprise reporting.
Good for him. I have appreciated how The Pitt has had a number of guest actors on who you could say, "wow, that's great that they brought them in".
PortiaMcGonagal@portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 5mo ago'Cosby Show' actor who was photographed working at Trader Joe's joins hit show 'The Pitt' - Entertainment Weekly apple.news/AqL0BAj10Tma...
Fox News: “[Thune] was the engineer behind this. Why are you guys not on the same page and are you not extending the shutdown if you were to accept what the Senate had passed, this could end tonight and the TSA lines would shrink.” Johnson: “I wouldn’t call John Thune the engineer of this.”
Fifteen point cease fire plan?? I got a One Point Plan. Stop blowing up SH!T in Iran and don't send in ground forces. Now, where's my Nobel Peace Prize?
I know I’m late to the party (hey story of my life!) but really glad to have finally seen this.
ExamineYourZipper 🌊🇺🇸💙🇺🇦🦅🇵🇸@cidbarret85.bsky.social · 10mo agoThe speech Republicans denied NC state senator Michael Garrett’s (D) to be entered into permanent record... Let's make it go Viral 👍 🇺🇸
This movie opens April 10 in NY and LA and then goes wider drip by drip. A career high for me and such a joy to work with these incredible actors.
