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Jim (JL) Herrmann

@jlherrmann.bsky.social
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Songwriter, progressive, database guru, KC Chiefs fan, dog, cat, and chicken tender . I live in NC and love it here.

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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
It's in the thread.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Trumpocracy — a neologism coined to describe a government of Trump, by Trump, and for Trump, dedicated to the personal enrichment of the president and his inner circle Then there is the all encompassing IDIOCRACY!
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Androcracy/Patriachy — rule by men (from Greek aner/andros, man) Other good terms for male dominance: Phallocracy, Misogynarchy, Gynophobocracy (fear or hatred of women)
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Ochlocracy — mob rule (the MAGA rally dimension) Ethnocracy — governance structured around a dominant ethnic or national identity Mediocracy — rule by the mediocre (a cousin of kakistocracy) Stratocracy — rule by military or paramilitary structures (more aspirational in this case than realized)
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Kakistocracy — government by the worst or least qualified people Corporatocracy — government controlled or heavily influenced by corporate interests Theocracy — given the outsized influence of far-right evangelical Christian groups on administration policy
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Start categorizing posts about Trump: Autocracy — rule by one person with unchecked power Kleptocracy — rulers using power to steal and enrich themselves Oligarchy — power concentrated among a small wealthy elite Plutocracy — rule by the extremely wealthy Gerontocracy — rule by old people
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Drones are how war is fought now anyway.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
and a pointy hat
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
K? youtube.com/shorts/1Xm4z...
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Why Airlines Stopped Caring About Regular Passengers
YouTube video by Nick Hanauer: Class Traitor
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Speaking truth to the lies. youtu.be/ZjnrUi1CtH8?...
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The Pitchforks Are Here
YouTube video by Nick Hanauer: Class Traitor
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Petitions sometimes work - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/bl...
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Block Trump from building a giant arch in our nation's capital!
The Commemorative Works Act makes it clear that any memorials constructed on federal land in Washington, D.C. need authorization from Congress. But we need to make sure that Congress hears us loud and...
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Those are Trump's kind of people.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Class traitor youtube.com/shorts/UYH-u...
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Our Current Economic System Is Insane
YouTube video by Nick Hanauer: Class Traitor
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
"You're supposed to do the false flag first" This kid is amazing. youtu.be/OKv4d2L_Tg0...
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Lone Wolves
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Nevermore!
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
We can only hope that would be the case
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Could be a SNL cold open, could be the Onion, maybe Borowitz, but no, it's actually CSPAN just reporting the facts. OMG! youtube.com/shorts/QCOL2...
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OMG: This C-SPAN segment sounds like it's from SNL
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Honestly, I wonder sometimes if analysts watch the game, or just watch stats.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
If he has an increased load in '26? Really? That's the concern? With a Mahomes led offense, they are worried if RB1 can make it through the season? He's not going to get that many more carries in KC than he got in SEA because it's a pass offense. He's there to keep defenses honest against the pass.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Love this new one from Jesse. A little Helene reference in there, likely inspired by his recent tour through here. youtu.be/xOp4PO0Ek9A?...
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Good Morning America
YouTube video by Jesse Welles
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Wow.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Asheville” - sign up now to join me! We need at least 13.5 million people in the streets. Sign up now! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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NO KINGS Asheville · No Kings
**We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.** Join us at 1:00PM in Pack Square, Asheville, NC. What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sust...
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
I love the moves Denver made to arrest unidentified officers. Every city should do that.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Newsom is emerging as the leader we need in this critical time. Newsom/Walker in 28? Your thoughts? Kamala as attorney general? Pete as Defense Secretary? youtube.com/watch?v=1z9f...
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BRUTAL: Gavin Newsom exposes Trump’s BIGGEST BACKFIRE
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
The Chiefs should get Walker if they can. He's younger and has instant credit with defenses after his post season performance. Veach prefers youth.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
I'm not a procrastinator, I'm a deadline worker.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
It's rare because the MVP is usually a QB. Only the 49ers had two MVP QBs when they had Montana and Young before Montana left for the Chiefs. It will be exciting to see what happens to the #Chiefs offense if they get Walker. I didn't think it was possible, but apparently KC is the leading target.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
If the #Chiefs get Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker in free agency, they would be one of the very few teams to ever have two Super Bowl MVPs at the same time. The Rams most recently had it when they had Cooper Cupp and Vaughn Miller. The Patriots, Cowboys, 49ers, and Steelers during their dynasty runs.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Maybe Iran will send drones to Mar-a-lago during one of his big parties. They've been trying for awhile now. They are extra motivated now.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The fact that JD scares Gavin Newsom more than Trump is enough for me. I mean I knew he was bad, but worse than Trump is a really high bar.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Robert Greenwald has put together a newly authorized video from the protest song that Reagan totally misunderstood. youtu.be/sNsQOdkTyAI...
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Born in the USA • BRAVE NEW FILMS (BNF)
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Here is the YouTube only interview. about 4 million views in the first day. youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
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Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
This is crazy. The FCC has been weaponized. I think it will backfire spectacularly. youtu.be/oh7DPSP65JA?...
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Why CBS Didn't Broadcast Stephen Colbert's Interview With James Talarico
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
This I can totally believe. It's unlikely to ever come out as true, but it totally makes sense. Israel or Russia, one or the other, for sure. youtube.com/shorts/a2ilz...
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CIA AGENT BELIEVES EPSTEIN WAS A SPY!
YouTube video by The Diary Of A CEO
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Requiring visible IDs makes it easier to document misconduct, demand oversight, and protect community rights.
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After US Judge Blocks California’s ICE Mask Ban, Scott Wiener Says He Will Make It Enforceable | KQED
While a partial win for the Trump administration, the court left room for California to make the mask ban constitutional.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Well said Rick Eisen youtube.com/shorts/JEzeu...
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Yeah, it's not the NIHL.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Is he a racist? Absolutely. Is he a pig? Absolutely. open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
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Is it unkind to describe our president as a racist pig?
His 11 pm post
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
You can still play "frozen water hockey", you just can't call it "Ice" anymore.
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Pamela Smith @kiteinthewind.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
I'm gifting you this article from The Kansas City Star: The brothers behind Platform Ventures could choose not to sell out Kansas City to ICE www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti... www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
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The brothers behind Platform Ventures could choose not to sell out Kansas City to ICE | Opinion
It’s not too late for Terry and Ryan Anderson to do the right thing. One way or the other, KC will remember. | Opinion
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Any successful movement needs songs. This is exactly what we need right now. May it inspire many more. music.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaP...
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
I'm calling this year's super bowl "The Special Teams Bowl", because special teams screw ups from the losing teams are one of the biggest reasons the Patriots and Seahawks won their respective conference championships. It takes all the phases. #nfl #Superbowl
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
He learned from the worst and was driven to out do him.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Like they are going to listen to some judge.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Yeah Don's father was also a total prick.
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Catch the final night of the Friday Wagon Studio at FAI in New Orleans 2026. youtube.com/live/1Hq-J_w...
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This Folk Alliance International "private" showcase will feature songwriters from all over. Hosted by David Hakan. Artists will be performing at the conference in New Orleans, LA, 10:30 PM till three in the morning, Central Time. Used with permission.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said that the moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Here are five things you can do today to bend it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-lVRQQGtI
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Five Ways to Fight Trump's Fascism
People are constantly asking me — what can I do?Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical step
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
OMG! How is this not front page news? youtube.com/shorts/SLTAH...
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Trump makes weird GRUNTING on stage
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Maybe they should get, you know, uniforms and badges?
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Jim (JL) Herrmann @jlherrmann.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
As per usual, Jon nails the observation. youtube.com/shorts/k7SoB...
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Jon Stewart on the disconnect between Trump excusing J6 protesters and MAGA condemning Renee Good
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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