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Zach

@zbayou.bsky.social
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Law, Tech, Media, Photography, Music, Travel, Science, History. Born on the Bayou ⚜️ LA based 🌴 Views are my own. 📸 are mine (c)2024-25

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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
youtu.be/KcilABtMxgw?... A new to me song that is absolutely awesome and beautiful. The California Honeydrops - In My Baby's Arms #music #amazingsong #neosoul
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In My Baby's Arms
YouTube video by The California Honeydrops - Topic
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Yesterday was just about perfect a crisp, fresh afternoon after cool morning rains enhancing the floral fragrances, the colors of spring blooms bright and varied and the glorious San Fernando Valley shimmering in glory. #fryman #photography #naturephotography #landscapephotography #hikephotography
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Wholly Lawless pretty much sums up the entire Trump era. #LawlessTrump thehill.com/homenews/adm...
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Thank you for your leadership @govpritzker.illinois.gov Governor Pritzker. Please shout this from the rooftops forever. Trump is doing Putin's work and is destroying American power.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u... Just breathtaking capitulation to LAWLESSNESS. #SHameOnPaulWeiss This lawyer is utterly appalled.
nytimes.com
Law Firm Bends in Face of Trump Demands
Paul, Weiss — one of three law firms targeted by President Trump as part of his retribution campaign — said it resolved the conflict by agreeing to a range of commitments.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u... The madness of this admin is almost unfathomable.
nytimes.com
Musk Set to Get Access to Top-Secret U.S. Plan for Potential War With China
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Trump is a traitor to Russia. The United States is captured. #PutinPuppet
reuters.com
Trump is considering recognising Ukraine's Crimea as part of Russia, Semafor reports
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering recognising Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, as Russian territory in a possible future peace deal to end the war in Ukraine, the Semafor news website reported.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/14/e... Very worthy read here. Fascinating.
foreignpolicy.com
The Cost of Ignoring Geopolitics
Like Napoleon and the Ming dynasty, Europe is paying the price for strategic blindness.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Massive #Earthquake in Studio City California just now! Terrifying!
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
This American stands firmly with Ukraine! 🇺🇦🇺🇸 #slavaukraini Pro-Ukrainian rally ongoing in Beverly Hills, California now.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
A beautiful #yellowrumpedwarbler frolicking on a #paloverdetree #birdphotography #photography #naturephotography #birdportrait
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
@timothysnyder.bsky.social brilliantly reveals the broader historical context in Ukraine, shining a light on Putin's self serving, colonialist lies. Very worth your read.
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My favorite Europeans are nine years old
A view from a school in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
A #mockingbird keeps watch in #studiocity #bird #birdphotography #naturephotography #photography
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
🧵Representatives of the United States of America to the world. These are the figures that represent us now. Our WW2 veterans and those of our allies are turning in their graves in shame and disgust. #republicanfascism
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
"We are the federal law." Dictator says what? #republicanfascism
theatlantic.com
The Governor Who Stood Up to Trump
The president sees himself as national king, and every other American—including Maine Governor Janet Mills—as one of his quavering subjects.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Couldn't recommend this listen more with @anneapplebaum.bsky.social and Terry Gross. Journalist describes Trump's movements as a 'regime change' towards authoritarianism www.npr.org/2025/02/19/g...
npr.org
Journalist describes Trump's movements as a 'regime change' towards authoritarianism
The Atlantic writer Anne Applebaum says President Trump's dismantling of the U.S. civil service system, and his attacks on judges and his opponents, are part of a playbook on undermining democracy.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
The gorgeous #stlouiscathedral in #neworleans with a special lightshow for #superbowllix #nola #photography #nolaphotography #nightphotography
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
A #blackphoebe said hello on our walk #birdportrait #birdphotography #naturephotography
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
#Sneaux (Snow for the non-Cajuns) in #southlouisiana and #neworleans is off the charts! This is by far the most in our lifetimes. #snow #louisianablizzard #louisianasnowstorm #acadiana #cajuncountry #snowday #Sneauxday
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Major media still will not report reality which is that Elon Musk delivered two Nazi salutes today during the inaugural ceremonies. Our media ecosystem is fundamentally broken, and the signs of fascism and other malign influence in our federal government are everywhere. #americanoligarchy #fascism
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
#ElonMusk gave a proud #nazi salute today. Never doubt who this wretched person is. Boycott his products.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Brava, @jenrubin.bsky.social and thank you! Also thank you @normeisen.bsky.social 🙏🏻🙌🏻 #freepress #bozowapo #americanoligarchy www.mediaite.com/media/jen-ru...
mediaite.com
Jen Rubin Brutally Shreds The Washington Post While Announcing Her Exit: Bezos ‘Bent the Knee’ to Trump
And it's Trump and Trumpism that formed the breaking point for Rubin's tenure at the Post, specifically including the management decisions made by billionaire owner Jeff Bezos as he "bent the knee" to...
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Shining a light on one of the most grotesque moments in American history. I was not taught this in school. #americanhistory Tulsa Massacre Was a ‘Coordinated, Military-Style Attack,’ Federal Report Says www.nytimes.com/2025/01/11/u...
nytimes.com
Tulsa Massacre Was a ‘Coordinated, Military-Style Attack,’ Federal Report Says
The Justice Department’s conclusion follows an investigation of the 1921 atrocity in Oklahoma in which up to 300 Black residents were killed.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Combatting LA fire disinformation here. #LAfirestorm
gavinnewsom.com
California Fire Facts | Governor Gavin Newsom
Get the facts about the Los Angeles fires.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
It really is worse than you think out here. Pray for LA and pray for rain! #lafirestorm
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Between the NOLA terror attack, and the LA firestorms, both of my beloved homes feel under tragic assault. Praying for all those impacted and hoping for a better future ahead. Thank you to the firemen and law enforcement who work tirelessly for all of us. 🙏🏻 #nolastrong #lastrong
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
For any #DIIV fans out there, Cole Smith, their lead singer lost their home in the Altadena fires. If you'd like to donate to help him and his family recover, here's a link to help. #lafires #altadena #losangeles #supportLA gofund.me/4e6991f7
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Donate to Help Dani, Cole, and Roy Smith Rebuild After the Fire, organized by lindsey hartman
My two best best friends, Dani and Cole Smith, lost their house … lindsey hartman needs your support for Help Dani, Cole, and Roy Smith Rebuild After the Fire
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
www.latimes.com/california/s... Pray for us out here! #palisadesfire
latimes.com
Getty Villa Museum grounds catching fire
The Getty Villa has caught fire in the wind-driven fire burning out of control in Pacific Palisades, according to Los Angeles Fire Department radio traffic.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
+1 Very, very sorry.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Sadly, Biden's disastrous Ukraine failure will severely tarnish his legacy. Combined with the Afghanistan withdrawl, and his clownish acquiescence to Netanyahu's malicious activities, his legacy on foreign policy will be an abject failure. foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/07/b...
foreignpolicy.com
Why Biden’s Foreign Policy Fell Short
The White House never met its own grandiose standards.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Interesting that there are no mobs of terrorists destroying the Capitol today to overturn the results of the US election. #January6
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
#American_Oligarchy is thriving.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
The numbers don't lie. Sad times.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Foggy hills of #franklincanyon #photography #laphotography #landscape #landscapephotography #hikephotography
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Sending love and healing to my beautiful #neworleans and its people. 🙏🏻⚜️❤️ #nolastrong
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Praying for my people in #NewOrleans who were attacked on New Year's day by a disgusting terrorist. #nolastrong ⚜️ www.nola.com/news/crime_p...
nola.com
Live updates: 10 killed in suspected terrorism attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans
Investigators are still working to piece together the details of Wednesday morning's deadly vehicle attack. Stay up to date with the latest here.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
A male #mallard enjoying the pond life in #franklincanyon #photography #nature #naturephotography #bird #duck #birdphotography #laphotography
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The Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Jimmy Carter was a national treasure. RIP. #RIPPresidentCarter
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
An #acornwoodpecker looking for food at #temescalcanyon in #pacificpalisades #photography #nature #naturephotography #bird #birdphotography
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Rest in peace, President Carter. You are the example for me, in stark contrast to the ghoul that Americans chose this year. #RIPPresidentCarter
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
#FontainesDC are one of the best bands in earth, bursting with creativity and distinction. 🎶🎵🎸🎹🎻🥁🇮🇪 Don't miss their #npr #tinydeskconcert
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
American voters, 2024. ✅
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
‘Murder Hornet’ Has Been Eradicated From the U.S., Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/u... Unlike Trump, at least one invasive pest successfully eradicated from the USA.
nytimes.com
‘Murder Hornet’ Has Been Eradicated From the U.S., Officials Say
The hornet was discovered in a corner of Washington State. Five years later, a massive mobilization has eliminated the invasive species, at least for now.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
#fontainesdc "desire" is one of the best #songsoftheyear #indierock #albumoftheyear #music #bestof2024
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
The appearance of the #ABCnews settlement with Trump makes me question their legitmacy as a news organization. Sad, as I respect Stephanoplous. The country appears to be bending over backwards to supplicate to this moronic criminal. Hard to feel much faith in American ideals these days.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Interesting analysis. Worth your read.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Fans of guitar rock/indie, don't miss this interview with #RickBeato and #AdamFranklin of #Swervedriver One of the best rock bands of all time that you probably have never heard of. youtu.be/Mz_F8wsZtnc?... #music #shoegaze #IndieRock
youtu.be
Even Pro Musicians Can’t Figure Out This Song!
YouTube video by Rick Beato
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Enjoy the Magat run America, Trump voters. What a disastrous state of affairs.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Trump is a Russian agent.
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Zach @zbayou.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Chamberlain Trump performs his Russian agent duties well. The only hope Putin has is his lapdog president of the USA. www.newsweek.com/trump-biden-...
newsweek.com
Joe Biden allowing ATACMS strikes on Russia 'foolish', Trump says
"I disagree very vehemently with sending missiles hundreds of miles into Russia," the president-elect said in an interview with Time.
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