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Scum, I’m told. Poet, Disgusted, Angry, Pessimistic, Glad to be Aging Out, Loaded with Regret, Overwhelmed by Idiocy, deep long blue. Not looking for a date. Not buying anything. Here to help, support, and vent my spleen, rage, and despair. πŸ’™

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09.03.2026 07:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed

09.03.2026 07:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Captured by the renowned photographer Issei Suda, this evocative black-and-white image documents a group of dancers performing on a rugged, sandy beach. True to Suda's legacy of chronicling fading Japanese customs, the photograph focuses on the fluid, rhythmic movements of the dancers against the vast, open backdrop of the sea. The figures are dressed in traditional summer yukata with dark obi sashes, their heads covered by distinctive, deep-brimmed straw hats that obscure their faces, adding a sense of anonymity and timelessness to the performance.

The composition captures the dancers mid-motion, their arms extended in graceful, angular gestures that contrast with the rolling white waves in the distance. The foreground consists of dark, scrubby vegetation clinging to the dunes, rendered with sharp detail that emphasizes the raw, natural setting. Suda's use of high-contrast monochrome highlights the textures of the woven hats and the patterns on the fabric, transforming a fleeting cultural moment into a powerful, enduring study of movement and tradition.

Captured by the renowned photographer Issei Suda, this evocative black-and-white image documents a group of dancers performing on a rugged, sandy beach. True to Suda's legacy of chronicling fading Japanese customs, the photograph focuses on the fluid, rhythmic movements of the dancers against the vast, open backdrop of the sea. The figures are dressed in traditional summer yukata with dark obi sashes, their heads covered by distinctive, deep-brimmed straw hats that obscure their faces, adding a sense of anonymity and timelessness to the performance. The composition captures the dancers mid-motion, their arms extended in graceful, angular gestures that contrast with the rolling white waves in the distance. The foreground consists of dark, scrubby vegetation clinging to the dunes, rendered with sharp detail that emphasizes the raw, natural setting. Suda's use of high-contrast monochrome highlights the textures of the woven hats and the patterns on the fabric, transforming a fleeting cultural moment into a powerful, enduring study of movement and tradition.

This black-and-white photograph was captured by the renowned Japanese photographer Issei Suda (1940–2019).
The image depicts dancers on a beach, likely performing a traditional Japanese folk dance. Suda was well-known for documenting "fading Japanese customs and traditions" through his photography.

08.03.2026 22:23 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Country Joe McDonald, Whose Antiwar Song Became an Anthem, Dies at 84

Saddened by this loss.
A perfect time to give me an F…

Country Joe McDonald, Whose Antiwar Song Became an Anthem, Dies at 84 www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/a...

09.03.2026 01:53 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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Zelensky shares new update on liberated Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv 'more positive' than at end of 2025 Ukrainian forces have liberated up to 435 kilometers of Russian-occupied territory in the country's south, thwarting Moscow's efforts to mount a southern offensive, President Volodymyr Zelensky claime...

⚑️Zelensky shares new update on liberated Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv 'more positive' than at end of 2025.

Ukrainian forces have liberated up to 435 kilometers of Russian-occupied territory in the south, thwarting Moscow's efforts to mount a southern offensive, President Zelensky claimed.

09.03.2026 01:09 πŸ‘ 810 πŸ” 222 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 9

Middle East crisis live: Mojtaba Khamenei chosen as Iran’s new supreme leader

08.03.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kansas City airport evacuated as authorities, including the FBI, investigate a potential threat Portions of Kansas City International Airport were being evacuated Sunday afternoon as authorities looked into a potential threat.

Portions of Kansas City International Airport were being evacuated Sunday afternoon as authorities looked into a potential threat.

08.03.2026 18:48 πŸ‘ 116 πŸ” 48 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 6
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Thousands Waiting in Security Lines at Airports in New Orleans and Houston Screening delays created lines that stretched around William P. Hobby and Louis Armstrong airports, causing many to miss flights at the start of spring break season.

Travelers at airports in Houston and New Orleans faced hours of long waits early Sunday as the airports struggled to adequately staff security lines. The delays come as spring break travel is ramping up and as TSA workers are going without pay because of the partial government shutdown.

08.03.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 103 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 5
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β€˜A very dangerous person’: alarm as Pete Hegseth revels in carnage of Iran war Critics say brash, bombastic Fox News host out of his depth to guide US military through murky new Middle East conflict

Pete Hegseth is a very dangerous person, making the planet an exponentially more dangerous place.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

08.03.2026 18:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

no easy questions. of course not.

08.03.2026 07:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Truly, deeply.
Embarrassed to call myself an american with this p.o.s. as an archetypical image set before the rest of the world.
Used to be such a comfort. Now a curse.

08.03.2026 07:11 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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You can’t expect a treasonous 5x draft dodging trashy criminal to properly and respectfully honor the fallen troops that he’s responsible for killing. I truly hate him.

08.03.2026 05:09 πŸ‘ 5336 πŸ” 1056 πŸ’¬ 512 πŸ“Œ 103

love it
love the truth in it

08.03.2026 06:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What an odd question. Honey . . . I have houseplants and dead AAA batteries smarter than Trump.

08.03.2026 03:36 πŸ‘ 2439 πŸ” 477 πŸ’¬ 85 πŸ“Œ 14
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a picture of two men with the words release the epstein files below them ALT: a picture of two men with the words release the epstein files below them
04.03.2026 22:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yup. And illegal.

06.03.2026 03:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Night View of To-ji Pagoda and Moon
This striking night photograph captures the five-story pagoda of To-ji temple in Kyoto, a prominent landmark and symbol of the city. The pagoda is brilliantly illuminated, its golden light contrasting sharply against the dark, hazy night sky. The intricate architectural details of each tier, including the decorative eaves and the tall, ringed finial (sorin) at the very top, are clearly visible. To the left of the structure, a bright moon hangs in the sky, partially obscured by light clouds, casting a soft glow that balances the composition. In the foreground, the dark silhouettes of traditional temple roofs and manicured pine trees are visible, with subtle green highlights from ground-level lighting. This scene beautifully illustrates the majestic presence of Kyoto's historic architecture under the moonlight.

Night View of To-ji Pagoda and Moon This striking night photograph captures the five-story pagoda of To-ji temple in Kyoto, a prominent landmark and symbol of the city. The pagoda is brilliantly illuminated, its golden light contrasting sharply against the dark, hazy night sky. The intricate architectural details of each tier, including the decorative eaves and the tall, ringed finial (sorin) at the very top, are clearly visible. To the left of the structure, a bright moon hangs in the sky, partially obscured by light clouds, casting a soft glow that balances the composition. In the foreground, the dark silhouettes of traditional temple roofs and manicured pine trees are visible, with subtle green highlights from ground-level lighting. This scene beautifully illustrates the majestic presence of Kyoto's historic architecture under the moonlight.

Five-story pagoda of To-ji with Moon, Kyoto, Japan

04.03.2026 22:36 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Administration Live Updates: President Ousts Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

Great news. Now she can go back to shooting dogs and he can pack the cabinet with another repressive sycophant.

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Ousts Noem as Homeland Security Secretary www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03...

05.03.2026 20:21 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Wants a Quick Victory in Iran. But the War May Be Costly.

Like our quick victory in Afghanistan? Like our quick victory in Nam?
Like his boss Putin’s quick victory in Ukraine?

Trump Wants a Quick Victory in Iran. But the War May Be Costly. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/u...

05.03.2026 18:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’d think that an endorsement by trump would be the kiss of death for any campaign.

04.03.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Substantial reason to believe' Tony Gonzales had sex with his staffer, House probe finds The matter is now in the hands of the Ethics Committee as some colleagues demand his resignation.

If true, this is hideous but not surprising.

www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

04.03.2026 19:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

yup. it ain't healthy, either.
nit that it matters.

04.03.2026 07:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone else find themselves getting angry on more than occasion and spreading it in a way they ought not? I find that with myself, if politics comes up, no matter who I speak to, I get too angry.
Ugh.

03.03.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 1862 πŸ” 119 πŸ’¬ 190 πŸ“Œ 27

see you on the streets! Let's go.

04.03.2026 07:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Find a peaceful protest near you

Power belongs to the people.
Not to kings.

Communities across the country are rising to protect our families, our futures, our freedoms.

No war. No ICE. No kings.

πŸ‘‰ Join a peaceful protest near youβ€”or start one. March 28.
#NoKings #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/Bg8a6wp2

04.03.2026 07:23 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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I’m gonna say this and I’m gonna be very ugly about this. This stupid idiot needs to not even put Winston Churchill in his mouth. This is an embarrassment and an insult to people that live in Britain.. Winston Churchill is a better man than this piece of shit we have for president

04.03.2026 01:43 πŸ‘ 8170 πŸ” 1781 πŸ’¬ 1037 πŸ“Œ 151

And they will not.

04.03.2026 05:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

If Congress does not impeach him now -

There is little hope for our constitution and our constitutional republic

04.03.2026 05:56 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

RIP.
What would Walter Cronkite think?
Fuck jesus.

04.03.2026 05:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Go ahead, just picture this guy raping a fourteen-year-old. Then tell me how he’s making this country great.

04.03.2026 04:44 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0