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Cary Westerbeck

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Architect, developer, builder, placemaker, cyclist, Urbanist, planning commissioner seeking to build civilization...the neighborhood is the amenity. LGBTQIA+ & Black Lives Matter ally, keeping it real in Bothell, WA.

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Yes, yes, yes, yes. The world is being literally destroyed by our rogue, criminal government, and I'm just expected to go to work everyday and produce as usual. Nothing feels normal.

06.03.2026 17:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We could have universal health care, fast trains, free school lunch, housing, affordable college, subsidized daycare, USAID, and a robust social safety net. Instead we’re taking a blowtorch to the entire fucking globe and every living thing on it. The cruelty and depravity are off the charts.

06.03.2026 06:03 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

If it’s true that the United States bombed an elementary school and killed scores of children it is an unfathomable crime. I have never been more disgusted to be an American.

06.03.2026 04:42 πŸ‘ 17712 πŸ” 3444 πŸ’¬ 1127 πŸ“Œ 304

I realize this is what fascism does. It numbs and desensitizes. I won’t let that happen, but I have to be measured with m intake and be ready to continue the fight when I’m needed.

06.03.2026 05:37 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve always kept up with politics and the daily crimes of this regime, but I’m honestly checking out more since they started the Iran war. It’s just evil overload. I’m glitching. I can hardly stand it anymore. And it was already at 11 😳🀯

06.03.2026 05:31 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is how you write a goddamn headline.

05.03.2026 06:53 πŸ‘ 16150 πŸ” 2927 πŸ’¬ 435 πŸ“Œ 138

A handful of Republicans could end all of this. And there are quite a few who hate this war, masked terrorists in our cities, flouting of Congress, corruption, etc.

But unless they prove otherwise they’re all cowards.

04.03.2026 13:01 πŸ‘ 1616 πŸ” 433 πŸ’¬ 96 πŸ“Œ 20
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A cartoon from the 1950’s that’s more relevant than ever πŸ’”

04.03.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 19807 πŸ” 8386 πŸ’¬ 344 πŸ“Œ 322

I mean I’ve never expected it! But hoping a handful might not be total authoritarian sociopaths isn’t out of the question. And yet….

05.03.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just. Incredible. We are the biggest dicks on earth. I hate it here. We’ve got to topple this U.S. regime. If 5 fucking republicans could step up in each chamber. FFS.

05.03.2026 15:55 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Normal Rockwell "Freedom of Speech" painting

Normal Rockwell "Freedom of Speech" painting

We should be allowed to post freely about this illegal regime on Bluesky without concerns about censorship. We are not the criminals. We should be allowed to state what consequences the criminals deserve without being silenced by tech bros. Our government already silences us enough.

03.03.2026 21:53 πŸ‘ 1319 πŸ” 281 πŸ’¬ 54 πŸ“Œ 12
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To Cut Housing Costs, Some States Are Easing Fire Safety Rules

Six states – CO, CT, ME, MT, NH & TX – have legalized single-stair mid-rise apartments to cut costs and unlock infill housing.

@PewStates research shows modern single-stair buildings are just as safe, with shorter distances to stairs and quicker exits.

Who’s next?

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/b...

04.03.2026 19:47 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

We really need to stop paying taxes.

03.03.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 1068 πŸ” 159 πŸ’¬ 97 πŸ“Œ 13

You just knew a Ticketmaster CEO was going to be an absolute asshole. Naturally a NIMBY.

04.03.2026 03:24 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

theyre just all so fucking stupid and we were told we had to be respectful and treat their stupid fucking opinions seriously even though we knew its all bull shit and now here we are

03.03.2026 15:41 πŸ‘ 4985 πŸ” 1037 πŸ’¬ 33 πŸ“Œ 37

πŸ’― I’m of the same opinion.

03.03.2026 05:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🫠 Did not know this! Us too, Tom, us too. Welcome to aMeRIcA

02.03.2026 20:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cartoon: The downward spiral As always, if οΏ½ you find value in this work I do, please consider helping me keep it sustainable by joining my weekly newsletter, οΏ½ Sparky’s List! οΏ½ You can get it in your inbox or read it on ...

in which I attempt to summarize the current moment

www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

02.03.2026 13:46 πŸ‘ 529 πŸ” 148 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh they’re going to waste a lot of lives. A lot. Starting with school girls. Tribunals for all these ghouls.

02.03.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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who made this

02.03.2026 14:51 πŸ‘ 11305 πŸ” 5165 πŸ’¬ 492 πŸ“Œ 471
Conservatism and Who the Law Protects I’ve seen this quote, or ones very much like it, a few times in recent years: Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups

kottke.org/21/02/conser...

02.03.2026 00:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’―πŸŽ― I love that one.

02.03.2026 00:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What modern American life tells us now is if you’re doing crime go big. Small crimes you’ll get nailed. Go big and be rewarded! (Laugh/cry) πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈπŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

01.03.2026 23:58 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Ad on housing and homelessness: β€œIf we don’t build housing to solve homelessness, we don’t really want to solve homelessness.”

Ad on housing and homelessness: β€œIf we don’t build housing to solve homelessness, we don’t really want to solve homelessness.”

Ad on car dependency and mobility freedom: β€œCar Dependency isn’t freedom. Mobility freedom comes from mobility choices.”

Ad on car dependency and mobility freedom: β€œCar Dependency isn’t freedom. Mobility freedom comes from mobility choices.”

Ad on walkable neighbourhoods and complete communities: β€œWalkable neighbourhood aren’t scary, they’re convenient.”

Ad on walkable neighbourhoods and complete communities: β€œWalkable neighbourhood aren’t scary, they’re convenient.”

Text from the URBAN TRUTH COLLECTIVE website, β€œAbout Us” page: β€œThe Collective will share persuasive research, evidence, and information in ways that will successfully break through the noise and influence decisions. The Collective will create new messaging, brands, and marketing campaigns to help expand understanding around the truth about better city-building, and build defences to urban disinformation. And the collective will forcefully call out the lies, and the liars, that seek to undermine both the truth about, and the achievement of, better cities for people.β€œ

Text from the URBAN TRUTH COLLECTIVE website, β€œAbout Us” page: β€œThe Collective will share persuasive research, evidence, and information in ways that will successfully break through the noise and influence decisions. The Collective will create new messaging, brands, and marketing campaigns to help expand understanding around the truth about better city-building, and build defences to urban disinformation. And the collective will forcefully call out the lies, and the liars, that seek to undermine both the truth about, and the achievement of, better cities for people.β€œ

A BIG thank you to everyone for all the interest and energy during our official LAUNCH WEEK! Trust us, this is just the beginning, as we continue to β€œbuild this plane while we’re flying it.” Please keep helping us spread the word, and stay tuned for more details on how to get involved. #UrbanTruth

28.02.2026 02:15 πŸ‘ 131 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

Same same. Nothing less

01.03.2026 06:47 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Seems to be the pattern…

28.02.2026 23:19 πŸ‘ 16648 πŸ” 5058 πŸ’¬ 444 πŸ“Œ 189

every single psycho thing Donald Trump does he does only because almost every single federally elected Republican has chosen unilaterally, independently, and with complete freedom to go along with it unconditionally

28.02.2026 22:41 πŸ‘ 3251 πŸ” 787 πŸ’¬ 32 πŸ“Œ 19

things every single republican president of your lifetime has done

- started a war in the middle east
- completely destroyed the economy

28.02.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 26189 πŸ” 8863 πŸ’¬ 286 πŸ“Œ 333

Like the scorpion who stings the frog crossing the water, they simply can't help themselves.

27.02.2026 22:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love this whole vibe. Scorched earth after this corrupt regime is out.

27.02.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0