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Jeff Curtis

@jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social
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Experimental/progressive/post-punk/old-time clawhammer banjo player, cat cartoonist, and freeform radio show host in Cleveland, Ohio. coffeehut.bandcamp.com wruw.org/show/what-you-need

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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Why don't they just drop the biggest atomic bomb they have right in the middle of this country and get it over with? They clearly just want to kill us all, there's no other explanation. All of these imbeciles should be hanging by their ankles in prison. Being voted out of office isn't good enough.
nytimes.com
E.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants (Gift Article)
Generation of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States.
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This dude, the brother of a lobbyist who was arrested for his sexual involvement with a 15-year-old girl, should be charged with more than misdemeanor assault! He was carrying two guns and taser-equipped brass knuckles, ffs! His intent is clear. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/u...
nytimes.com
Armed Man Arrested After Charging Toward Democratic Candidate for Ohio Governor (Gift Article)
The authorities are charging the man, who they said had two pistols and a Taser on him but did not draw his weapons, with misdemeanor assault.
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
@gregsargent.bsky.social says what I've been saying for decades now - I don't understand why this is not just basic common knowledge: "When Republicans run things, it all goes to shit; when Democrats run things, they get better." This has been true my whole life, since before Nixon even!
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
How is anyone supposed to take this seriously? His lack of transparency about his secret meeting (WHY WAS IT SECRET??) with Kushner is a huge tell. NO COMPROMISE. IMPEACH, CONVICT, REMOVE ON DAY ONE. DO YOUR JOB.
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Of course they have. Irresponsible and evil.
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
THIS: substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com
Accountability Or Extinction: What Has To Happen The Day After Trump
No more reports. No more hearings. Orange jumpsuits or the next bastard walks in through the same fucking door.
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Now that president TACO is inevitably TACOing on Iran, can we start having Epstein File Hearings 24/7?
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
When is MS-NOW going to stop airing ICE propaganda advertisements? Please write them via the contact email address provided here: www.ms.now/msnbc-info/c... (msnowinfo@ms.now) and tell them they MUST stand up to this corrupt government and not accept their tainted money.
ms.now
Contact Us
Go to MSNBC.com for breaking news and the latest news for today.
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Why is MS-NOW running state propaganda ads??
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
These guys, the New Salem Witch Hunters, always did the best versions of "Volunteers" - I'm glad there's at least a couple of them out there.. youtu.be/hFvZWIiedkw?...
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new salem witch hunters - bad cattle + volunteers -12/31/89
YouTube video by Cleveland Live Music
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
So Trump is just jealous that Maduro is a better dancer than he is. Checks out.
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
This incredibly stupid anti-science administration will stop at nothing to make this the dumbest country on the planet. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/c...
nytimes.com
NASA’s Largest Library Is Closing Amid Staff and Lab Cuts
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
This whole record is just unbelievably great. sirom.bandcamp.com/album/in-the...
sirom.bandcamp.com
In the Wind of Night, Hard-Fallen Incantations Whisper, by Širom
7 track album
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
A new study finds that regularly listening to music or playing a musical instrument may help older adults protect against cognitive decline. (my sub to the Post is literally ending in less than an hour's time, but I was happy to see this before I shut them out of my life..) wapo.st/4qYmLVM
wapo.st
Listening to music most days could guard against dementia, study suggests
A new study finds that regularly listening to music or playing a musical instrument may help older adults protect against cognitive decline.
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
I didn't even know we had any rabbles here left to rouse! That Johnson - such a scallywag.
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Á propos of nothing in particular youtu.be/Sx0AJe-u_lg?...
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The Kinks - Where Have All The Good Times Gone (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Kinks
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Donald Trump Had An INSANE String of Speeches...And No Mainstreamer Said a Damn Thing open.substack.com/pub/scottsor...
open.substack.com
Donald Trump Had An INSANE String of Speeches...And No Mainstreamer Said a Damn Thing
Plus more on how to get out of this mess based on what we've successfully done before...
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Riding the crest of late summer into early autumn with this atmospheric recording.. Low-tuned fretless banjo with insect chorus: coffeehut.bandcamp.com/track/darlin...
coffeehut.bandcamp.com
Darlin'/g Cora/Cory/Corey, by Jeff Curtis
track by Jeff Curtis
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
What an unbelievable asshole. Pure waste, fraud, and abuse at work here. Environmental abuse!! Idiot. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
theguardian.com
JD Vance’s team had water level of Ohio river raised for family’s boating trip
Exclusive: Incident raises questions of exploitation of public services, but Secret Service says it was requested for ‘safe navigation’
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
A good friend of mine sponsors this Czech clarinettist every year to travel to Ohio and perform. President Asshole and his goons decided he was no longer fit to be here for some asinine reason. All musicians should boycott this country now. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
nebraskapublicmedia.org
Nebraska concerts canceled after Czech musician denied entry into U.S.
Jaroslav Skuta, a clarinetist from the Czech Republic, was scheduled to play four concerts - Saturday in Wilber, Sunday in Omaha, Monday in Lincoln and Tuesday in Fremont, but he was detained at the a...
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
He's seriously trying to sell this stinkwater. Who tf would want to smell like this garbage? I mean besides the obvious. What a fucking huckster. What a sad ending to this country.
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Goddammit. If asshole wasn't so corpulent, dumb, lazy, crooked, and smelly, maybe he wouldn't be so intent on making the rest of the country be like him. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
nytimes.com
Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Some mind-bendingly great work going on.. youtu.be/8VMZal-1Jgg?...
youtu.be
A' Chailleach
YouTube video by Brìghde Chaimbeul - Topic
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Breaking news - our president is a fucking imbecile. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05...
nytimes.com
Trump Administration Live Updates: Trump Delays Imposing 50 Percent Tariffs on E.U.
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Feed your head - ditch streaming: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
theguardian.com
The one change that worked: I’ve ditched streaming for CDs – and fallen in love with music all over again
The lure of a limitless digital jukebox was great, but as the algorithm increasingly served up music I didn’t enjoy, I’ve taken back control of my listening
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Caleb @calebjcook.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Words can’t express how much I despise Ohio Republicans and their relentless greed, stupidity, and malice. Here’s the email I got this morning from one of my local library systems:
DAYTON METRO LIBRARY
State of Ohio Dismantling Funding for Libraries
Dear Library Supporter,
The Ohio House of Representatives has proposed to eliminate the Public Library Fund.
This $100 million dollar cut effectively restricts and reduces funding to libraries across Ohio, making library funding a line item in the state budget.
The PLF has been a mechanism that has funded 251 public library systems for decades.
The PLF has been an assured partner of libraries in the State of Ohio for over 100 years.
The unprecedented elimination of the Public Library Fund comes at a time when libraries across the state already saw a $27 million shortfall in state funding in 2024. Ohio's libraries are currently funded at the same level we were in the year 2000 with no adjustment for inflation.The Dayton Metro Library is anticipating a loss of nearly $3 Million, which will result in
• Decreased operating hours across branches
• Complete closure of low-traffic branches serving small communities
• Elimination of key programs, including
Homework Help and Kindergarten Club
• Elimination of critical employment services, such as access to computers and job search resources
• Reduction of Library collections, including popular e-books
At Dayton Metro Library, the Public Library Fund comprises nearly 50% of all DML operations. The remaining 50% is from local property taxes passed by voters like you!
The Dayton Metro Library does not want to make these cuts but without the continued support of the State of Ohio we are left with no choice.
Thank you for your continued support.
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
theatlantic.com
The Putinization of America
Trump’s deference to the Russian dictator has become full-blown imitation.
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Some fine psychedelic traditional folk fiddling here.. canary-records.bandcamp.com/album/unacco...
canary-records.bandcamp.com
Unaccompanied Norwegian Folk String Virtuosi, ca. 1953-65, by Canary Records
7 track album
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
wruw.org/playlist/wha...
wruw.org
Playlist |
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Not that I expected anything different, but just home from the grocery store, I can confirm that prices on almost everything I got, and usually get, have increased noticeably since January 20th. Great job, America.
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Deborah Solomon, in the Times, describes "a long brown box" looking like a coffin, "buried in the soft earth" under the bridge in this Egon Schiele painting. I'm pretty sure it's just a reflection in the water of the underside of the bridge. But see whatever you want, I guess..
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
@timothysnyder.bsky.social: "At the present stage of the strongman fantasy, people imagine an exciting experiment. If they don't like strongman rule, they think, they can just elect someone else the next time."
open.substack.com
The Strongman Fantasy (updated 11/24)
And dictatorship in real life
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Jeff Curtis @jeffcurtiscle.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0il...
youtube.com
Jeff Curtis - Sail Away, Ladies
YouTube video by Jeff Curtis / Experimental Clawhammer
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