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Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 4d

The death penalty is always wrong in any circumstance whatsoever, and it always has been.

We humans are not responsible enough to dole out a punishment that can’t be taken back or apologized for. We should never have that responsibility. Nor should we ever have.

Joe Arridy was a mentally disabled 23-year-old who was falsely accused of r*pe and m*rder of a 15-year-old schoolgirl in Colorado. He was put to death in 1939, but was officially pardoned in 2011, since evidence proved he was coerced into confession.

Arridy was known for spending his time on death row playing with a toy train, given to him by the prison warden. For his last meal, he requested ice cream.

When questioned about his impending execution he showed "blank bewilderment" and it was clear that he didn't realize the meaning of the gas chamber, telling the warden "No, no, Joe won't die." He even saved some of his ice cream for after the execution.

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Gwen Snyder is undead @gwensnyder.bsky.social · 11h

Okay well with this news I think the kid's hair is finally fair game

Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 1d

Trump said he deserved a cut for brokering the TikTok deal, and at once there was agreement that his son Baron would have a top executive slot... though he hasn't asked for it, and has no apparent qualifications to hold it. This is how Trump 2.0 works. www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025...

Barron Trump tipped for top TikTok job

US president’s 19-year-old son could be appointed to the app’s board

www.telegraph.co.uk

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"SPACE KOOK" 𝙰𝚕𝚎𝚡 𝙱𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚜 𓁣 @bzvowell.bsky.social · 11h

Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?

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Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 11h

That would be WAY more interesting than what actually happened. 😆

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Daniel Kibblesmith @kibblesmith.com · 11h

You could do anything back then. It was great.

RetroOoOoOo~ BOOmercial Screams @retro-commercials.bsky.social · 11h

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Dan of the Year @downwithdan.bsky.social · 11h

Me after loudly farting in line at the dmv

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Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 11h

God may forgive him— but he’s still a child abuser down here.

ArizonaTerry.bsky.social @arizonaterry.bsky.social · 12h

Pretty sure God hates his ass.

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 10d

"Children want to be superheroes. If they are not allowed to be superheroes, many will settle for being supervillains."

"The most radical act you can take in times of sneering nihilism and suspicion is to seek out real heroes, and let their lives inspire you." — @heathermarsh.bsky.social #3E

September days and heroes | Binding Chaos

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Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 11h

Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?

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Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 11h

I love wholesome stories of malicious compliance like this. 😁

A tumblr post from user keuhkopussirotta:

Things I remember reading online that I wish I had screenshotted: Story of a trans guy, estranged from family, who got an invitation to his sister's wedding, but their parents had specified that he'd better come in a dress or not come at all. But they hadn't seen him in almost 7 years and didn't know that not only was he on T and had surgeries, he's a passionate weightlifter.
So if I remember right he sent the sister a heads-up beforehand and the sister was like "holy shit do it", and he showed up in a pink, frilly dress, and sneakers. No makeup, jewellery or anything, just this bulky, hairy dude in a dress for no particular reason.
Their parents, naturally, still got mad despite of him following their exact, specific instructions in order to
"not embarrass the family", and after the wedding the sister made sure to pick as many photos of the wedding as possible with the brother visible in them, because it was now a funny family story of bringing the family together by pissing the shit out of their parents.

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Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 11h

Oh my!

Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 12h

I have learned something new and important today!

ti zhang @zerochilltea.bsky.social · 3d

so the frog is 卖娃青蛙。https://m.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_23101624 it was designed by a mom with the last name Tong in Nanjing, inspired by the toad in en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calabas.... it is a mascot of 躺平culture (lay-flat, against capitalism)

Chris 🎃 DevPods.gg gamedev community @chrisdeleon.bsky.social · 3d

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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 17h

Capitalism is awesome because no one can afford groceries and instead of blaming anyone with wealth or power we get mad at people living on the street or trying to move to the country to work

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Pirate Wench Art @piratewenchart.bsky.social · 13h

If you guys are NOT following Erin, you are missing out on some of the greatest content of our time here on the Bsky...

RiotGrlErin @riotgrlerin.bsky.social · 13h

Enjoy: bsky.app/profile/riot...

RiotGrlErin @riotgrlerin.bsky.social · 13h

improving movies with mr. bean: thread

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Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 12h

Y’know… maybe. 🤔

A tweet from @WarpaintJournal:

My conspiracy theory is that some people at work are addicted to creating meetings because no one listens to them at home and they don't know how to start a podcast

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Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 12h

It often is. Speech recognition is not much better with my French or Spanish, either— and for similar reasons. 😆

Brett 🇿🇦 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @travelbokke.bsky.social · 13h

Just thought it was your Texas twang…🤨🤣

Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 12h

Hell is hot, and they have a special section waiting there.

Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 12h

A breathtaking act of evil.

Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 13h

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 14h

I mean…😂

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Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 12h

Put the lie to anyone who wants to tell you that these protesters are violent people— THEY aren’t the ones perpetrating violence. They’re bringing joy and fun and irreverence. Authoritarianism can’t cope with that, that’s why they attack it, every time.

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 18h

Outside of Portland's ICE facility last night, Kenny from South Park got married to a unicorn.

The betrothed Portland couple said they decided to get hitched on site to bring some joy and fun to a dark time.

"People can be fun loving people and still protest."

www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 12h

That too. 😆

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Microplastics Spookmelier @leastactionhero.bsky.social · 14h

today in "predicted by 30 Rock"

Edie Falco on 30 Rock:
I MISSED THE VOTE ON A BILL TO LEGALIZE RECREATIONAL WHALE TORTURE.

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Jes 👊🇺🇸🔥 ([email protected]) @jestastrophy.bsky.social · 13h

I can not even express how much more of this I want to see. Everyone get a megaphone, quick!!!

Meidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 @chariselee.bsky.social · 14h

WE NEED LAWYERS AT ALL THESE PROTESTS‼️ He was incredibly calm, well spoken & respectful‼️

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Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 13h

Oh this whole thread is great. 😆

RiotGrlErin @riotgrlerin.bsky.social · 17h

celebrities as lord of the rings characters: thread

Doja cat in a dress the same shape as the eye of Sauron.

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Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 15h

Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:

When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.

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Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · 13h

*I kinda. This phone, I swear… 🙄

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