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The ‘patriotic’ invasion through the Fox (Fake) News spectrum
So, the president of the United States is a corrupt, racist grifter who, as the Epstein Files emphasizes, is also a serial pedophile. The logical step in dealing with this on the White House level is to create a distraction. And what’s his best outlet for distraction? Fox News. Remember, how we went through this…
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Giving props where they’re due
No one is going to point to the representative for Kentucky’s 4th congressional district, Thomas Massie, and say he’s a liberal. The guy was MAGA before “Chumps for Trump” decided to take on that banner themselves. But he is the only brave congressman in the state and has led the charge to bring the “child…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 22
WAR! What is it good for? Kentucky legislators and candidates react to Iran bombing. Republican budget actions hurt the Bluegrass State (as usual). The women of Black History Month. Our neighborhood is featured in an HBO documentary and fine dining in NuLu. Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie says he will push for congressional vote on Iran…
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This is Mayor Greenberg’s fault
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg has welcomed Homeland Security and ICE agents into the city, because he wants to appease the administration of the Orange Menace. What could possibly go wrong? A Louisville attorney and owners of a Germantown restaurant are speaking out after a man was taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody while…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 21
Black History Month and the history of American oppression; Kentucky Republicans continue to act against constituents’ interests; municipal legislators fall short (again); dealing with ICE; another failure in journalism, and honorably mentioning local sports. Our discussion includes: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84…
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Andy’s New York adventure
Turns out Andy Beshear’s appearance on “The View” wasn’t his only New York stop: According to “The Daily Show” promo: Democratic Governor of Kentucky and host of Sirius XM’s “Andy Beshear Podcast,” Andy Beshear, sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the consequences of Trump’s presidency on Kentuckians, including how tariffs have halted jobs while…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 20
Ice makes roads dangerous while ICE threatens lives. The Kentucky Legislature at its worst. National videoconferencing, and Bluegrass state musicians win awards. Some of the topics we discuss: Got thoughts about letting 18 year olds conceal carry? KY Legislature doesn’t want to hear them. Kentucky GOP senators make public education a cornerstone of their priority…
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Apology to Trump-supporting family and friends
Jim Sterba, my former colleague at The Wall Street Journal, posted this on Facebook: I owe my Trump-supporting family and friends an apology. I’ve been critical of the Trump presidency and am still exhausted from the experience. But to be fair, President Trump wasn’t that bad, other than when: He incited an insurrection against the…
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Louisville media fails us again
It’s no secret that we have constantly criticized local media for their lack of understanding of the dangers this country faces because of the Orange Menace and his ICE goons. But this recent story from WDRB manages to submarine below what was already a low bar: In Louisville, a candlelight prayer vigil was held at…
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Fighting fascism flexibly in the Ville
A message from Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice: Some ways to fight fascism flexibly. Hey team – here’s EVERYTHING we have coming up (LSURJ trainings). If you’ve been already (which you have, since you are here) and want a refresher, please pick a zoom. This is on socials and shareable. Click for all current…
