Reposted by Ballin’ Oatesburn it all down @russbengtson.bsky.social · 12ham I gonna go back there tomorrow afternoon? you're goddamn right I am. any time not spent staring at a screen is a gift. 061
Reposted by Ballin’ Oatesburn it all down @russbengtson.bsky.social · 08/10/2026donald trump lied? no way that doesn’t sound like him. 0141
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesConsumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026The McWorld campaign was essentially McDonalds' version of jumping on the "xtreme" bandwagon of the mid-90s and produced some memorable commercials ("hey, it could happen"). This sign used to be bolted to a countertop display, usually advertising the latest Nickelodeon Magazine. 49313
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesJohn Scary Name Cullen @nellucnhoj.bsky.social · 04/10/2026wait what I did not know this was a thing in the PAL version. 5447
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 04/10/2026More Democrats need to be telling the online casino owners behind Polymarket to shut the fuck up 453771732
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesEdwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 04/10/2026ICYMI: The final Lakers practice before preseason action begins was chock-full of nuggets of information. Catch up by reading my article. 052
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesNintendeal @nintendeal.com · 29/09/2026if Amazon could go ahead and put more Zelda 40th Pro Controllers up for pre-order...that'd be great amzn.to/4z0XL3p #ad 3594
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesWIRED @wired.com · 03/10/2026President Donald Trump still thinks Republicans have a shot. His aides are less convinced.buff.lyThe White House Is Starting to Panic Over the MidtermsPresident Donald Trump still thinks Republicans have a shot. His aides are less convinced. 1210911
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesLakersNation.com @lakersnation.bsky.social · 03/10/2026🎥: youtu.be/7Fcd81-wjuU?... Matisse Thybulle admitted he has not enjoyed having to guard Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in practice but knows he will ultimately be better for it.youtu.beMatisse Thybulle Doesn’t Enjoy Guarding Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves in Lakers practice Matisse Thybulle discussed the challenges of guarding Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in practice. Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! … 061
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesGizmodo @gizmodo.com · 03/10/2026'Flock is Eviscerating the Very Notion of Privacy': Sanders and AOC Propose the Ban Flock Act gizmodo.com/flock-is-eviscerating-t…gizmodo.com'Flock is Eviscerating the Very Notion of Privacy': Sanders and AOC Propose the Ban Flock Act“Going to the doctor? Flock knows. Dropping your kid off at school? Flock is tracking you." 1227
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesGeorge Frankly! @georgefrankly.bsky.social · 03/10/2026holy shit. I used a clipping of that image from an old EGM as a phone case insert 15+ years ago and kept a scan of it to print new inserts for new phones over the years. I've been using the most deep-fried ancient scan all this time and have NEVER seen this pic in such clear definition. 112412
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesCNN @cnn.com · 03/10/2026NYC Mayor Mamdani joined comedian Theo Von on his podcast and repeated his belief that the US should join the ICC in arresting Benjamin Netanyahu, after the Israeli prime minister singled out the mayor during his recent UN speech. The mayor also discussed antisemitism and affordability in New York. 714328
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesJason Karsh @jkarsh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Republicans are very open about what they want to do. And they’re happy to tell you if you ask. 1014181
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesJake_Vig @jakevig.bsky.social · 23/09/2026WARNING: Moose will try to diagnose what is wrong with your broken vehicle. 81249234
Reposted by Ballin’ Oatesunstuck in time @billypilgrim26.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We're basically trafficking children. 24417
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesMetal Jesus Rocks @metaljesusrocks.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Another bump for my video about my Complete North American PSP GAME Collection - It was way more difficult than I expected. 😂 Check it out 👉 youtu.be/zWdq9jdrwmQ?... 2556
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesIGN @ign.com · 25/09/2026"You really feel you did nothing wrong?" "I did not." Nathan Fielder visits Elizabeth Holmes, the Silicon Valley founder behind the Theranos scandal, 34 days before she’s sent to prison in the documentary You Can See Everything, opening in theaters on October 16. 1385
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesEdwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 24/09/20265 takeaways from Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick’s press conference. This one is free for everyone. Please consider reading, sharing, and subscribing. ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-rob...ecreates88.substack.com5 takeaways from Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick’s Lakers press conferenceThe Lakers held a press conference with Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick and they addressed a ton regarding the franchise. 046
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesCNN @cnn.com · 25/09/2026Bob Pettit, an imposing scorer and rebounder for the St. Louis Hawks and winner of the NBA’s first Most Valuable Player award in 1956, has died. He was 93. cnn.it/4z1gTyq 3334
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesLady Emily ☄️ @ladyemily.nebula.tv · 20/09/2026Damon Albarn beginning the Gorillaz US tour by holding up the Palestinian flag and talking about how you should never be neutral is really nice to see but also really funny that he did this with a giant muppet right behind him 212701527
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesThe Onion @theonion.com · 18/09/2026Childhood Best Friend Would Never Make The Cut Now theonion.com/childhood-best-friend-… 11122872
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesMirin Fader @mirinfader.bsky.social · 17/09/2026“The approach I try to take is being vulnerable and letting people know you’re not alone." My newest story for @theathletic.com is on DeMar DeRozan: www.nytimes.com/athletic/759... A story about aging, mental health, and the power of storytelling.nytimes.comDeMar DeRozan spurred NBA’s mental health conversation. His voice is only growing louder (Gift Article)As he joins a new team, DeRozan looks to make the most of his remaining time in the NBA and create meaningful change outside of basketball. 06214
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesThe “check engine” light on your dashboard @aklingus.bsky.social · 17/09/2026They should also revive "their food tasting better" bsky.app/profile/popc... 91619
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesWPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Nearly half of RI households are struggling to afford the basics, according to the United Way of Rhode Island. Barbara Ron highlights the resources available to those in need: www.wpri.com/money/nearly-half-of-r… 111
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesBrad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 17/09/2026There are several sci-fi films showing just how well self-regulation worked out. 6467373
Reposted by Ballin’ Oatesburn it all down @russbengtson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026good morning www.youtube.com/watch?v=j74m...youtube.com(BETTER QUALITY!) Living Colour performing "Cult Of Personality" on ArsenioYouTube video by heylad 5425
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesNick Pettigrew @nick-pettigrew.bsky.social · 12/09/2026The snobbishness about this comes in part from the fact you can no longer pay all your bills doing a minimum wage job. If you work 35hrs a week you should be able to pay rent, pay utilities, buy food & have a little left over for a few beers on a Friday. This never used to be a controversial view. 14666187
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesLuke Plunkett @lukeplunkett.com · 13/09/2026just let kids make art lol, the obsession with commodotising everything is killing us 213614
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesBen Paddon 🎃 @benpaddon.net · 13/09/2026An AI flyer is a brown M&M test. If your event or business is cutting corners by using an AI flyer, where else are you cutting corners? What else are you cheating out on? Why should I be bothered to go somewhere you couldn't be bothered to promote with a little of your own personality? 2136781121
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesJane @localnotail.bsky.social · 10/09/2026"All the while he loved the People just as much as he feared and detested Persons, and he planned to do something historic. Certainly! He would give each family that five thousand dollars a year just as soon now as he could arrange it". [Sinclair Lewis - It Can't Happen Here] 17672282
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesKeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Lonnie Walker has officially signed his contract with the Denver Nuggets. It's a non-guaranteed camp deal for Walker, a league source told @spotrac.com. 1131
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesCheap Ass Gamer @cheapassgamer.com · 10/09/2026Star Fox Adventures is Out Now For Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics on Nintendo Switch 2 for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Go To Options To Turn on 16:9 Aspect Ratio. Not on by default. 19219
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesJosh Sternberg @joshsternberg.com · 09/09/2026I’m so tired. Tired of being told “study hard, work hard, and good things happen” when the reality is being lazy and dumb are rewarded at the highest levels of gov and business. Tired of being told “treat people how you wanna be treated” only to have the meanest and evilest people run the world. 412027
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesPolygon @polygon.com · 09/09/2026Don't Nod is also considering layoffs as part of a new 'transformation project'polygon.comLife Is Strange Studio Warns This Year Could Be Its LastDon't Nod is also considering layoffs as part of a new 'transformation project' 091
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesWario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Zelda hardware up on Nintendo Store: Console edition buff.ly/IlyK5Sz Pro Controller with Stand (store exclusive) buff.ly/xagw6dE Pro Controller buff.ly/XYTb2Xh Amiibo: Young Link buff.ly/cxCaAsj Young Zelda buff.ly/ActslxJ 79013
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesLakersNation.com @lakersnation.bsky.social · 08/09/2026JUST IN: #Lakers announced they will be unveiling a Phil Jackson statue in April. lakersnation.com/lakers-to-un...lakersnation.comLakers To Unveil Phil Jackson Statue On April 9The Los Angeles Lakers will be unveiling a statue for legendary coach Phil Jackson outside of Crypto.com Arena on April 9, 2027. 082
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesJalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Ford concept cars that didn't end up being made include the Nucleon, Gyron, Mustang I, IndiGo, Forty-Nine, Visos, Shelby Cobra Daisy, and Shelby GR-1.jalopnik.com11 Cool Ford Concept Cars That Never Made It To Production - Jalopnik 031
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesTime Extension @timeextension.com · 06/09/2026If you want quality, human-created content then be sure to support the sites that do it properly and shun those that use GenAI - otherwise you're only going to be left with the latter (Sharing from the "other" place) @thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk 416461
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesPBS News @pbsnews.org · 06/09/2026The owner of Grady-White Boats in Greenville, North Carolina, made waves when he announced that he was pledging nearly all his company's future profits to charity. to.pbs.org/4ig3MUBpbs.orgInstead of selling, business owner donates company to trust for charityLast month, Eddie Smith, the owner of Grady-White Boats in Greenville, North Carolina, made waves when he announced that he was pledging nearly all his company's future profits to charity. Instead of ... 627569
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesAaron Blackshear @aaronblackshear.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Not stealing all of the books from the library could severely hamper my ability to build my own library 110624
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Reposted by Ballin’ OatesIt's The Weekend 😌 @craigweekend.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡) 3468171
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Reposted by Ballin’ OatesPure Xbox @purexbox.com · 04/09/2026Samson Gets September Release Date & New Console Trailer For Xbox Series X|S purexbox.comSamson Gets September Release Date & New Console Trailer For Xbox Series X|SJust over two weeks to go! 172
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesNintendeal @nintendeal.com · 04/09/2026Paper Mario OST added to Nintendo Music 19211
Reposted by Ballin’ Oatesburn it all down @russbengtson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026static.klipy.comMark Zuckerberg with a Mischievous SmileAlt: bald guy in "airplane!" mischievously unplugs runway lights 0234
Reposted by Ballin’ OatesWPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Ed Markey wins his Democratic primary over challenger Rep. Seth Moulton. Markey will face John Deaton on Nov. 3. Details and more results: www.wpri.com/news/elections/massach… 032
![Screenshot from IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE by Sinclair Lewis, a novel set in a fictionalized version of the 1930s United States, it follows an American politician, Berzelius "Buzz" Windrip, who quickly rises to power to become the country's first outright dictator (in allusion to Adolf Hitler's rise to power in Nazi Germany)]
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the duties of despotism along with his shoes and his fine new coat. He no longer went out racketing. His cabinet begged him not to clown in barrooms and lodge entertain-ments; it was not dignified, and it was dangerous to be too near to strangers.
So he played poker with his bodyguard, late at night, and at such times drank too much, and he cursed them and glared with bulging eyes whenever he lost, which, for all the good-will of his guards about letting him win, had to be often, because he pinched their salaries badly and locked up the spoons. He had become as unbouncing and unbuzz-ing a Buzz as might be, and he did not know it.
All the while he loved the People just as much as he feared and detested Persons, and he planned to do some-thing historic. Certainly! He would give each family that five thousand dollars a year just as soon now as he could arrange it.
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