RJ Stessman
@turn2thecosmos.bsky.social
Posts of astrophotography, ISU Cyclone sports, catitude, cycling or beautiful landscapes may occasionally pop up here. Birder, bluebirder, cat Dad, and unapologetic tree hugger. DIY audio nut and would-be craftsman. Retired.
“Records indicate that Lahn has never claimed any property in Iowa as his primary residence. When he refinanced the Iowa property in 2021, he and Annie waived the Iowa Homestead Tax Credit, a sign that they do not consider the Iowa property to be their primary home.”
The Daily Beast@thedailybeast.bsky.social · 4w agoThe Trump-endorsed candidate in the toss-up Iowa governor’s race now faces carpetbagging accusations.
The richest man owns X. The second and fourth richest men control Google. The third richest man owns The Washington Post. The sixth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And now the seventh richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?
We were all told here in Iowa in the early 2000s that we needed to let the huge hog confinements in and county zoning authority had to be eliminated because the industry needed statewide uniform standards. Now all our water is polluted and we’re the #2 tumor state.
Of all states, Iowa has seen the highest increase in gas prices since the start of the Iran War. This is what Zach Nunn voted for.
They're all proxies for the Orange Menace, and he's become bottom 4% out of touch.
Glenn@glennvotesblue.bsky.social · 20h agowww.alternet.org/game-plan/ It’s a fire Trump started himself and I say Burn baby burn 🔥
The backlash to data centers, Flock, Meta glasses, and AI, is loud, animated, bipartisan, and wielding real power. It's the most popular and united political movement in the nation right now, and it's still growing. So of course Silicon Valley is in complete denial.
With the backlash to data centers, Flock and AI glasses, a mass opposition to big tech is underway. Silicon Valley is in denial.
The backlash against data centers is difficult to understand if your salary depends on your not understanding it.
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SHOUT-OUT to Political Cartoonist extraordinaire & Member of the Order of Canada Michael de Adder, who routinely does a far better job of holding this administration accountable than the corporate media. Thank you for your attention to his brilliant satirical wit! 🙏 (also: 🤣)
Ron and Cassie DeSantis: These two crooks stole $10 million from a settlement with a charity, wired it to Cassie’s fake “charity,” laundered it through two puppet organizations, and then used it for political ads in an election year. They should be in jail.
To anyone writing about or thinking about the so-called "deal" with Venezuela for its oil reserves: It's theft, an "agreement" at the barrel of a gun. Please don't sanitize it. open.substack.com/pub/america/...
Can America Ever Regain Its Honor?
A Saturday Prompt
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10 acts you’ve seen as support acts. Cheap Trick (Kinks) Heart (Jeff Starship) Head East (Skynyrd OG) Peter Tosh (Stones) Journey (Stones) Marshall Tucker Band (Charlie Daniels) Outlaws (Doobie Bros.) Larkin Poe (Gov’t Mule) Linda Ronstadt (CSN) Jackson Browne (Clapton)
Andy Lewis @andylewis.bsky.social · 2d ago10 acts you’ve seen as support acts: Arctic Monkeys Franz Ferdinand Muse Florence & The Machine Soho Cardiacs Pulp James Taylor Quartet Jerry Dammers Spatial AKA Robyn Hitchcock
This is a stain on this nation. Especially on the Trump administration of course—but also on every member of Congress who’s failing to step forward to end this. I hope they can sleep at night. Actually, I hope they can’t. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/30/w...
Deportees Sent to Liberia Recount Harrowing Details of U.S. Expulsion and Treatment by ICE
Ten deportees said they experienced or witnessed what they called abusive or violent treatment by ICE. They spent months in detention, they said, before being sent to nations where they had no ties.
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This has been in my rotation all year, time to make the call. SONG OF THE YEAR. If not, it hasn't been written yet. If you grew up outside the city limits, are a fan of "Yellowstone" or would lie in front of a dozer to stop a data center, this is your anthem. #nowplaying youtu.be/wddqF5GFFtg?...
Emily Scott Robinson "Dirtbag Saloon" (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Emily Scott Robinson
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“Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker commented on the president’s endorsement record, the power of which has “faded in recent weeks” following a “string of primary losses.” Thin-skinned Grampa Stinkfinger responds, “How can anyone be allowed to say this...?" www.rawstory.com/trump-267779...
Trump vows vengeance after Kristen Welker hits him where it hurts: ‘She will be reported’
President Donald Trump vowed vengeance against NBC News’ Kristen Welker Sunday after the “Meet the Press” host commented on the president’s endorsement record, the power of which has “faded in recent ...
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If Trump killed America, the Republican Party loaded the gun, put it in his hand and helped him aim.
Introduce yourself with 10 acts or bands you've seen live. The Doobie Brothers Lynyrd Skynyrd (the OG) Heart The Who Eric Clapton CSN Black Flag Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Joe Bonamassa Larkin Poe
RJ Stessman@turn2thecosmos.bsky.social · 2d agoIntroduce yourself with 10 acts or bands you've seen live. Yes The Rolling Stones Bob Dylan The Clash R.E.M. Alice In Chains Buddy Guy Buckethead Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts Gov’t Mule
Introduce yourself with 10 acts or bands you've seen live. Yes The Rolling Stones Bob Dylan The Clash R.E.M. Alice In Chains Buddy Guy Buckethead Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts Gov’t Mule
Glen Dunlap@glendunlap.bsky.social · 2d agoIntroduce yourself with 10 acts or bands you've seen Live Van Halen Black Sabbath Iron Maiden Metallica Motorhead Stevie Ray Vaughan B.B. King RUSH Bachman Turner Overdrive The Sonics
Never forget that many of Trump’s closest associates & advisors were clients, associates, friends, & advisors to Jeffrey Epstein. Coincidence? Huh. * Donald Trump * Robert F. Kennedy Jr. * Howard Lutnick * Tom Barrack * Steve Bannon * Alexander Acosta * Benjamin “Ben” Black
The Clear Cider@theclearcider.bsky.social · 10mo agoRFK jr., his wife, & Jeffrey Epstein in younger years. RFK jr was part of “the club” and has potential dirt on Trump too. Vice-versa. Why do you think he’s in the cabinet? Intelligence?
A rock on the road may have brought an end to Tadej Pogacar's Vuelta a España (and season) #Vuelta2026 #TadejPogacar #CyclingNews #BikeCrash #UAEEmirates
A rock on the road may have brought an end to Tadej Pogacar's Vuelta a España (and season)
Tadej Pogacar is out of the Vuelta a España, but anyone who saw the Slovenian world champion from UAE Emirates-XRG get into the ambulance knew right away that this might spell the end of his season. With the World Championships and European Championships (in Slovenia) still to come after a hoped-for...
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Excuse me, but I saw Lynyrd Skynyrd in '76. The OG. This is not them. Not a one of them. This is "Ladies and Gentlemen, Blackfoot, with special guests..."
The Gazette@thegazette.com · 3d agoLynyrd Skynyrd has no plans to ‘call it a day,’ stop touring
Lynyrd Skynyrd has no plans to ‘call it a day,’ stop touring
Lynyrd Skynyrd has no plans to ‘call it a day,’ stop touring
Rickey Medlocke, ahead of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s performance at Velocity Music Festival in Dyersville, reflects on the band's legacy and their ongoing mission to keep playing live music for fans.
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I see we’re accelerating rapidly towards “the woke thirst mob is hogging valuable data center water”
The Wall Street Journal@wsj.com · 4d agoYou don’t need to make drinking water a part-time job since too much of it doesn’t have any real health benefit. 🔗: on.wsj.com/4hUsBWd
