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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 32
Driving from Paradise Found to Paradise Lost; MAGA politicians think (and say) their constituents are idiots; Democrat faces a DINO in the Louisville mayor’s race; racism behind a local data center; a Bluegrass philosopher’s take on technology; how citizens can get involved in coming elections, and finding entertainment in bugs and sports. We make references…
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Data center plan reflects Louisville racism
There’s a lot to unpack on the rush by Louisville Mayor (and Trump quisling) Craig Greenberg and his developer-political funders to build a data center in the western part of Louisville. (That’s the planned site in the above photo.) But first, let’s listen to an expert on the strategy by tech bros and their developer…
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The BS meter at its peak with this WDRB/WAVE release
This appeared in my social media feed today: WDRB News and WAVE News are excited to join their digital products, combining two powerful newsrooms into one news website, app and streaming platform. Our two newsrooms have come together to provide the best news, weather and sports content to Kentucky and southern Indiana viewers. “By bringing…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 31
Where our hiatuses took us; Kentucky politicians making national news; the state’s economy worsens (while MAGA politicians focus on the irrelevant); the Commonwealth ranks at the top in bottom-feeding statistics, and updates on Louisville’s Community Defense Network. NOTE: The street holding the political fundraiser reopened after an earlier closure. Our statistical references are:
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Billionaire scumbag’s plan: 5 votes for me, no vote for thee
Human toilet brush Tobi Lutke (pictured above realizing he’s full of shit) has endorsed this proposal on U.S. voting rights. (From Fortune): Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke, whose company commands a market capitalization near $154 billion, told his social media followers this week that a tax-tiered voting system—one that would strip voting rights from anyone who pays…
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This is the opponent to our quisling mayor
Shameka Parrish Wright is running for mayor of Louisville, facing the quisling incumbent Craig Greenberg. We’ve continually pointed out how Greenberg has threatened the lives of our immigrant neighbors by bending the knee to the Orange Menace in the White House and letting ICE agents run rampant across the city. Competent mayors don’t intentionally let…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 29
The richest get richer, legislators don’t legislate, and representatives don’t represent. But at least there are diversions! The Richest People In The World A week after announcing budget cuts, Kentucky gov moves millions to offset them 37 municipalities request Beshear’s gas tax reduction after KY lawmakers question the move KY gov blasts GOP leader over…
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The UPS jet crash in Louisville: an update
We check out Captain Steeeve’s YouTube channel pretty frequently to find out what horrors are going on in the sky. This video, on the United Parcel Service jet crash in Louisville last Nov. 4 that left 15 people dead, including a 3-year-old girl, is a horrifying example of corporate and government incompetence (and perhaps greed):…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 26
The Kentucky Derby is at our throats, primary elections are just around the corner and finding relaxation in the countryside and the cityscape. Our discussion includes: Your first time at the Derby? Here’s what to expect Attica Scott: Run Every Race: How Democrats Can Win in Kentucky As governor’s race begins, Senate race has new…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 25
Self-care in trying times, the villainy of the ultrarich, Kentucky elections, national politics and why developers shouldn’t hold public office. In the podcast, we refer to: 1: Pete Hegseth, a moron, reads from the book of Samuel L. Jackson: The King James version of Ezekiel 25:17: And I will execute great vengeance upon them with…
