Sean Busick
@seanbusick.bsky.social
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Historian. Boilermaker and Gamecock living in Alabama. Guitars, pickup trucks, and hillbilly music.
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RTÉ News
3 days ago
The US citizen shot dead by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis was an intensive care nurse at a local veterans' hospital who "wanted to make a difference in this world," family members said.
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Man shot dead in Minneapolis was veteran's hospital nurse
The US citizen shot dead by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis was an intensive care nurse at a local veterans' hospital who "wanted to make a difference in this world," family members said.
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0125/1554928-minneapolis-shooting/
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Bellingcat
3 days ago
A DHS statement claimed “an individual approached US Border Patrol officers” with “a handgun” in the Alex Pretti shooting incident. A Bellingcat analysis of the footage appears to show that a gun was taken away from where Pretti was situated by an agent just before the first shot was fired.
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The Tennessee Holler
6 days ago
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Libraries are not the enemy.
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9 days ago
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The Tennessee Holler
11 days ago
Scanning faces. Building databases. Fascism is here. 🇺🇸 And all the “tyranny” “don’t tread on me folks” are silent. Turns out they meant “tread on them” 🤷🏼
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Alabama Political Reporter
15 days ago
"The machinery of authority depends on routine obedience. History shows that when citizens withdraw it—patiently, lawfully and together—even the most entrenched systems bend."
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Opinion | Protest is moral, change requires strategy
The machinery of authority depends on routine obedience. History shows that when citizens withdraw it—patiently, lawfully and together—even the most entrenched systems bend.
https://buff.ly/QApAYBl
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derek guy
19 days ago
i think standing too close to ICE is what has been getting people killed
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Bruce Little
17 days ago
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R.E.M.
22 days ago
"It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" was released as the second single from Document on this day in 1988. Here's the video for the single directed by James Herbert.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GF...
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R.E.M. - It's The End Of The World
YouTube video by REMVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GFRcFm-aY
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Irish Literary Times
22 days ago
Today, January 6th, is the day on which James Joyce’s famous short story “The Dead” takes place! The story was adapted for film by John Huston, starring his daughter Angelica Huston, and was the final film of his career. A perfect watch or read as the weather continues to threaten snow! K.H
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I wrote this a few years ago. Still feels relevant.
www.al.com/opinion/2022...
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What will history say about the January 6 Insurrection?
The history of the January 6 Insurrection will force Americans to look at ourselves in new and uncomfortable ways.
https://www.al.com/opinion/2022/01/what-will-history-say-about-the-january-6-insurrection.html
22 days ago
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Rex Huppke
22 days ago
I'm old enough to remember the Epstein files.
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NPR on Instagram: "The Jan. 6, 2021 riot caused approximately three million dollars in damage to the U.S. Capitol. But the rioters didn’t just smash windows and doors. When they reached the offices an...
On January 6th, 2021, rioters stormed the US Capitol, causing an estimated $3 million in damage. In addition to vandalizing the building, they stole laptops, paperwork, and other items. The insurrecti...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTHC8cxgDUV/?igsh=MXA3NGl4ZzgweTQ0eQ==
22 days ago
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Santa Monica
#beachvibes
#santamonicabeach
www.instagram.com/p/DTIcSFjDjv...
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Sean Busick on Instagram: "Santa Monica #beachvibes #santamonicabeach"
0 likes, 0 comments - seanbusick on January 5, 2026: "Santa Monica #beachvibes #santamonicabeach".
https://www.instagram.com/p/DTIcSFjDjvi/?igsh=MXJobnJ6c2llOGhlOQ==
23 days ago
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The Onion
25 days ago
Tech Billionaires Threaten To Flee California Over Proposed Vest Tax
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Tech Billionaires Threaten To Flee California Over Proposed Vest Tax
SAN FRANCISCO—Citing a right to keep their torsos sheathed in windproof synthetic fabrics, tech billionaires were reportedly threatening to flee California on Monday over a proposed statewide vest tax...
https://theonion.com/tech-billionaires-threaten-to-flee-california-over-proposed-vest-tax/
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derek guy
23 days ago
amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
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Raymond Chandler's fictional detective Philip Marlowe (famously portrayed by Humphrey Bogart) lived in Los Angeles. His office was in this building on Hollywood Blvd. The street corner in front of the building is named for Chandler.
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Sean Busick on Instagram: "Raymond Chandler's fictional detective Philip Marlowe (famously portrayed by Humphrey Bogart) lived in Los Angeles. His office was in this building on Hollywood Blvd. The s...
0 likes, 0 comments - seanbusick on January 3, 2026: "Raymond Chandler's fictional detective Philip Marlowe (famously portrayed by Humphrey Bogart) lived in Los Angeles. His office was in this buildin...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DTEEG8UD0j9/?igsh=NDg2aDJ2YTJ4YjVt
24 days ago
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The Last Bookstore. Los Angeles. I like bookstores.
#thelastbookstore
#books
#bookstores
#losangeles
#lastbookstore
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Sean Busick on Instagram: "The Last Bookstore. Los Angeles. #thelastbookstore #books #bookstores #losangeles #lastbookstore"
Experience the charm of The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles, a treasure trove of new and used books that's a must-visit for book enthusiasts. This independent bookstore offers a vast collection, expert ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DTBWu-iD8Jy/?igsh=MXVwZGZ1c21yMTAybQ==
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Look how much I learned on Duolingo in 2025! How did you do?
#Duolingo365
about 1 month ago
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The Bulwark
about 1 month ago
"Even Putin doesn't name classes of ships after himself. Kim Jong-un doesn't name — I mean this is crazy,"
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
tells
@timmiller.bsky.social
. "We're gonna run around in circles because this unhinged old man, you know, wants to have a ship with his name on it."
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Irish Literary Times
about 1 month ago
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derek guy
about 2 months ago
Prince Charles leaving Cirencester Hospital after shaking too many hands (1990)
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derek guy
about 2 months ago
Disappointed to see this. 160 union workers are fighting for a fair contract at Individualized Shirts, a US factory that makes high-end men's button-ups. The managers there have rejected the union's request for fair wages and health insurance. The union is asking for support 🧵
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Aaron Rupar
about 2 months ago
excited to award my kids the Burger King Peace Prize this weekend
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RTÉ News
about 2 months ago
Architect Frank Gehry, who designed some of the most imaginative buildings ever constructed and achieved worldwide acclaim, has died aged 96
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Renowned architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
Architect Frank Gehry, who designed some of the most imaginative buildings ever constructed and achieved worldwide acclaim, has died aged 96.
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/1205/1547563-architect-frank-gehry/
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derek guy
about 2 months ago
wtf is a FIFA peace prize? that's like being an NFL laureate in physics
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about 2 months ago
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I don't let algorithms choose my music.
about 2 months ago
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The Tennessee Holler
about 2 months ago
FLORIDA — Woman in scrubs: “I’m a U.S. citizen! Why are you doing this to me??”
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Flashback for Nov. 8, 2025 28 points 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Play here:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Nov. 8, 2025
Can you sort 8 historical events?
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/11/07/upshot/flashback.html
about 2 months ago
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Flashback for Nov. 22, 2025 28 points 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Play here:
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Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Nov. 22, 2025
Can you sort 8 historical events?
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/11/21/upshot/flashback.html
2 months ago
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The Tennessee Holler
2 months ago
WATCH —
@jenpsaki.bsky.social
: “Courier compiled 23,000 Epstein emails into a searchable database… Donald Trump's name appears more than any other. And that’s just from these emails. Who knows how many times in 100,000 files.”
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Irish Literary Times
2 months ago
"The Singing Horseman" by Jack B. Yeats.
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2 months ago
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Gerard Beirne
2 months ago
“If your writing doesn't keep you up at night, it won't keep anyone else up either” ― James M. Cain
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Gerard Beirne
3 months ago
Neil Young on one of his early influences: "Marty Robbins, 'Don't Worry,' with the first fuzztone guitar... see, that's country music - fuckin' feedback came from country. Who woulda ever thought. But there it was."
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Breaking: History professor knows a little about history. Flashback for November 8, 2025 28 points 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Play here:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Nov. 8, 2025
Can you sort 8 historical events?
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/11/07/upshot/flashback.html
3 months ago
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Flashback for November 1, 2025 28 points 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Play here:
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Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Nov. 1, 2025
Can you sort 8 historical events?
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/10/31/upshot/flashback.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur
3 months ago
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derek guy
3 months ago
"go to TikTok. See for yourself."
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derek guy
3 months ago
something under discussed is the fact that white house renovations are currently being spearheaded by someone with famously bad interior design taste
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Nicholas Grossman
3 months ago
Downside: government corruption like this is bad Upside: Kash Patel abusing his position as FBI Director to corruptly use a jet to try to impress a woman might be the least destructive way he uses his position, and it’s therefore relatively better for the country if that’s how he spends his time
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RTÉ News
3 months ago
US President Donald Trump may be facing protests back home calling for "no kings" in the United States, but in South Korea officials had the perfect gift for him - a replica golden crown.
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Trump gifted golden crown once worn by South Korean kings
US President Donald Trump may be facing protests back home calling for "no kings" in the United States, but in South Korea officials had the perfect gift for the monarch-loving magnate - a replica gol...
https://www.rte.ie/news/newslens/2025/1029/1541058-donald-trump-south-korea/
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Tom Nichols
3 months ago
Talked with someone today from the Salvation Army, who said they are bracing for this
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Joe Stieb
3 months ago
Obama and his dog in the East Colonnade, now destroyed.
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Steve McQueen is antifa.
4 months ago
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The Tennessee Holler
4 months ago
CARTOON OF THE DAY (From
@jesseduquette.bsky.social
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derek guy
4 months ago
Matthew 15:29-31: And great crowds came to him, bringing with them the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and they put them at his feet, and he healed them after verifying their citizenship status.
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derek guy
4 months ago
i had no idea this is how canada's supreme court dresses
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