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Crimson

@crimsonruari.bsky.social

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International Bread Policy pundit. Amateur smith, folk musician, baker, photographer, dancer, writer. Burned Out Con Organizer. Tech Generalist. Frequent Coywolf. Occasionally just "Jacob." He/Him

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Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 7h

Both. Life is short

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 8h

Pretty high chance I’m doing a cutting party with live swords now.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 11h

Oh man I love those moments. And absolutely it does.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 11h

Hey now I have an aspetto with Chicago. I need at least a year before I can take arms against them.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 17h

Huzzah! Now you can tell us of the great victory!

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 19h

On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.

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Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 23h

Oh nice! I have only lived in the area for ten years (west suburbs, I confess) and there’s still so many places I’ve only just gotten to trying. I love it, especially how much good food there is.

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Micah @rincewind.run · 1d

the list of things that needs to be done to repair this country is extensive but high up on it is breaking the power of the tech lords

they are convinced they are untouchable feudal barons whose money allows them to dictate everyone else's life and they must be disabused of that notion

Mike Masnick @mmasnick.bsky.social · 1d

Being a billionaire must really fuck with your mind. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco

www.nytimes.com

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Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

Good luck. Be sure to avoid triggering sectarian violence by putting ketchup on a Chicago-style hot dog. Try all the styles of pizza, we have three. Try not to starve to death, what with the ear rationing.

(Though seriously, if you need barbecue, Green Street Meats is both delicious and cool).

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

Children are afraid to play outside… err. No they’re playing soccer on the capitol lawn. Huh.

Troops protecting our safety by uhhh, crossing the street.

A photo of the capitol across a street and its lawn. People are doing outside grass things in front of it

A photo of a crosswalk, with four troops in camo wandering down the sidewalk. Such safety!

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

Dangerous socialism detected. Pay no attention tot the three resource extraction companies in a trench coat hanging out in the entrance.

A photo of the Canadian embassy in DC from across the street.

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Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

Easiest joke in the world: I found all the crime. Well except for the other two branches.

A photo of the US Capitol building from street level at Pennsylvania & 3rd.

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Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

A plant-based cafe! They can’t even afford meat here. I must have gotten the last beef in the city in my short ribs!

Clearly the city is suffering

A large building set well back, well lit by the sun against a blue sky with scattered white clouds.

A heavily decorated first and second level facade.

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Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

This is where I apaologize to French speakers for the crime I visit upon their language in attempting to name an Old Fashioned. Except also it’s actually a Manhattan and I forgot.

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Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

C’est un Mode Ancienne. Ou, deux modes anciennes

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Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

I especially love the goatsmith

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

My second favorite kind.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

Pray for me internet. This Sticky Toffee Pudding may kill me.

A sticky toffee pudding with a scoop of ice cream, in a cast iron dish, next to a cup of espresso, on an upscale bistro table.

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Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I sustain myself on the conviction that the truth must be spoke and that the people of DC deserve to have someone speak to their suffering in these most difficult times.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

A second cocktail has struck the table. A dessert menu follows shortly. Chaos.

A fresh cocktail sits on a cleared table. The restaurant remains an upscale bistro. The sparkling water level has gone down. Chaos. Suffering.

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Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

Another thing Democrats could add tot he platform would be rescinding the “the border is anywhere within a hundred miles of land borders and international airports,” because that’s utterly fucking insane. What is border patrol doing in Chicago? Crimes, clearly.

Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 1d

A WGN staffer was detained by Border Patrol agents in Lincoln Square, neighbors say. blockclubchi.co/3KHHYCJ

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Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

It is my duty and honor to bear witness to the suffering of the District’s people in these savage, war torn times. Why, I’m about to suffer a second cocktail in your honor.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

That’s. Raised short rib Mafaldine and a manhattan, with both still and sparkling water options. The Smith. Upscale bistro, pretty tasty, does what I want.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

As you can see, I am forced to subsist on the most meager provisions.

A plate of pasta sitting on a table next to some bread, two bottles of water, and a cocktail. The background suggests an upscale bistro

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Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

My biggest concern is that, so close to the Capitol, I may acquire a case of senatorial brain rot.