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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 17m

Fun Fact: Animal spirits are rarely as helpful as ya' think.

(Art sampled from "DC's Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg" by Zipporah Smith, Andrew Drilon, Josh Reed, Michael McCalister, and Sabrina Fuch. Edits: Dialogue.)

In a comic book panel Bruce Wayne, a.k.a. Batman, is attempting to open a large wall safe. Mari McCabe, a.k.a. Vixen, is leaning against the wall next to him. Both are wearing fancy party clothes. A translucent spirit of a bat flies near Mari's head. Mari says, "Yes, I hear the bat spirits now! Quiet! They are speaking to me!" Bruce asks, "What are--" Mari interrupts with "Shh!" Bruce waits, then asks, "What are they saying?" Mari shouts, "EEE! EEE EEEEE!! EEEEE!!!" A caption reads "A Kilowog-core Edit".

Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 47m

Frame it as a class on peaceful protesting, an' most liberal spaces'll be comfortable advertising an' supportin' it.
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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 47m

Teach 'em what ta' say and do ta' be the most effective.

This is the kinda stuff the NAACP, CORE, and SNCC were doin' durin' the civil rights era. We gotta generation a' people who learned activism strategy from edited videos on the internet. That's gotta change, an' it can!
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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 47m

Teach 'em about media safety, and how to deal with designated media people.

Teach 'em how ta' remain non-violent (cuz even violence should be strategic an' targeted.) Teach 'em how ta' de-escalate with cops. Teach 'em how ta' avoid a kettle.
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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 47m

If ya' got a local organization already, hold classes on how ta' protest effectively. Teach 'em how ta' stick together fer safety, how ta' handle tear gas, how ta' handle pepper spray. Teach 'em about legal observers, press, etc.
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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 1h

Every day comic book characters are menaced by various types of artistic effects. I'd be shocked, but my big exclamation point has gone AWOL.

(Art sampled from "Batman/Superman: World's Finest" Vol. 1 #34. Edits: Dialogue, line location.)

Two comic book panels. In the first Batgirl looks surprised, one eye cocked open, with three black surprise lines radiating from her head. In the second panel the surprise lines are further away, and she looks at them angrily and shouts, "Though you could sneak up on me, surprise lines? Back off!" A caption reads "A Kilowog-core Edit".

Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 2h

Otherwise I don't believe none of it. I believe every person they arrest is innocent. I believe every person they deport is innocent. An' I will not change that belief just cuz they say they have evidence.
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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 2h

But if it ain't, then it fails ta' overcome the null hypothesis, an' the only rational thing to do is acknowledge there's no reason to believe it is true.

Government officials, cops, ICE, everyone tied ta' the nazis, must now overcome the null hypothesis in everythin' they say.
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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 2h

So ta' deal with that, ya' start from the assumption it didn't happen, or it ain't true. Then whomever's got the positive claim has ta' prove it is true, or else argue that it's likely true. An' if that argument is sufficient ta' show it happenin' is likely, then we can go from there.
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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 2h

That ain't the case no more.

There's a concept called the Null Hypothesis in argumentation. It ties in with burden a' proof. The fact is, ya' can't prove a negative. Ya can't prove anything is absolutely impossible.
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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 2h

I don't care if ya' can gimme pictures a' "Anti-ICE" written on a bullet casin' if ya' can't prove one a' yer guys didn't write it there with a sharpie.

It used ta' be we could generally trust at least some details a' police statements an' prosecutorial statements.
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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 2h

An' ya' prove it with third party video, an' even then the video's gotta be gone over forensically ta' make sure it ain't faked.

An' even then, we gotta be aware a' the chain a' custody a' the evidence prior ta' the video.
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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 2h

Ya say the roommate is transgender? Prove it.

Ya say a protester attacked ICE agents? Prove it. Ya' say a shooter had anti-ICE engravings on his bullets? Prove it. Ya' say a suspect confessed ta' the crime? Prove it.
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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 2h

Do ya' really think a state prosecutor, appointed by nazis who is a nazi, wouldn't lie for a nazi agenda?

So our first question needs ta' be "prove it." Ya' say the guy who ended Kirk wuz Tyler Robinson? Prove it. Ya' say he wuz in a relationship with his roommate? Prove it.
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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 2h

We're livin' in an era where we cannot trust any statement from cops or government officials. We know, for a fact, that Republicans lie as a matter a' course, an' they've spent a long time politicizing positions in local law enforcement and the justice system.
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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 3h

Everyone loves activists until they actually do stuff or tell the truth.

(Art sampled from "Poison Ivy" Vol. 1 #28 by G. Willow Wilson, Haining, Arif Prianto, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Arianna Turturro, Jessica Berbey, and Ben Abernathy. Edits: Dialogue, background, eyes.)

Three comic book panels. In the first, Poison Ivy, in her green goddess outfit, is talking to a young man in a black hoodie and ballcap. Ivy says, "Yeah, sure, I'll be glad to talk to your climate change group." The man says, "Great! This means a lot. Just one thing. Maybe don't, um, suggest killing all humans? I don't think that would be received well. Also, um, I'm right with you on anti-CEO stuff, but we've got corporate sponsorship, so... maybe focus on individual things, like recycling or paper straws? Okay?" The final panel shows Ivy look livid, with flames in her eyes and the background. She thinks, "I shall turn him into a ficus. No flesh shall remain." She says, in a long, drawn-out manner, "Suuure." A caption reads "A Kilowog-core Edit".

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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 4h

Every time I post this a bunch a' guys show up ta' nitpick it, so thanks fer the engagement boyos!

(Art sampled from "Superwoman Special" by Joshua Williamson, Edwin Galmon, Laura Braga, Nikola Čižmešija, Rex Lokus, Dave Sharpe, Jillian Grant, and Paul Kaminski.Edits: Dialogue.)

In a comic book panel Superwoman a.k.a. Lana Lang, Superwoman a.k.a. Lois Lane, and Supergirl are sitting in the girders of a building under construction in their costumes. Lana says, "You're wondering how we keep our secret identities?" Lois says, "Yeah! We don't wear glasses or change our looks, plus... we hang out together in and out of costume... aren't people going to notice?" Supergirl says, "Trust me, when you look like us... no man will think you can be any more than your looks unless you're wearing a big "S"! Expectations are the perfect disguise." A caption reads "A Kilowog-core Edit".

Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 19h

Luigi's innocent, it wuz Joe Chill the whole time.

(Art sampled from "DC's Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg" by Alexis Quasarano, Marcial Toledano Vargas, Carlos M. Mangual, Katie Kubert, and Sabrina Futch. Edits: Caption.)

A comic book panel is labeled "New York City, 6:44 AM, December 4, 2024". Joe Chill waves a silver and purple semi-automatic in the air as he runs through a screaming crowd. He shouts, "Murr durr ring rich people is way more fun and lucrative than selling ice cream in the winter!" Joker and a glowing spirit version of Robin look on. A caption reads "A Kilowog-core Edit".

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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 20h

What? What'd you think it wuz about?

(Art sampled from "Absolute Superman" Vol. 1 #2 by Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval, Ulises Arreola, Becca Carey, Ash Padilla, and Chris Conroy. Edits: Dialogue.)

In a comic book panel Lara and Jor-El are working together on Krypton. Lara shows Jor-El a writhing mass of glowing yellow tentacles. Jor-El says, "Well that's, um, a lot of tentacles. Where do they all go?" Lara says, "It's okay if you don't want this. I only want this if we both like it. We don't have to do this right now, or ever." Jor-El says, "No, I want to try! Won't know unless we try, right? I've just never eaten squid before." A caption reads "A Kilowog-core Edit".

Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 22h

Toxic fandom is good fer one thing: Makin' sure hell's demons know about pop culture.

(Art sampled from "Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns" Vol. 1 #3 by Jeff Parker, Lukas Ketner, Michele Bandini, Marcelo Maiolo, Pat Brosseau, James Reid, and Rob Levin. Edits: Dialogue.)

In a comic book panel the demon Etrigan and Robin a.k.a. Damian Wayne see a shadowy figure in spiked armor and helmet coming through a glowing orange portal. The image looks similar to depictions of Sauron in the pupil of his fiery eye in the Lord of the Rings movies. Etrigan says, "He heard himself crying out, never, never! Or was it: Verily I come, I come to you?" Damian says, "Wait. You know Lord of the Rings?" Etrigan replies, "In truth in Hell are many nerds who sinned though skilled in tech and words, though tortured they still babble on about the ring and dark Sauron." A caption reads "A Kilowog-core Edit".

Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 1d

Kinda tired a' people sayin' autistic people like me don't got empathy when they're the ones content ta' let sufferin' continue.

(Art sampled from "Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns" Vol. 1 #5. Edits: Dialogue, caption.)

In a comic book panel Batman and his son Robin a.k.a. Damian Wayne are walking up the stairs in a surreal otherworldly castle. Robin asks, "Were you affected, father?" Batman tersely says, "Yes." A caption reads, "Just because neurodivergents express emotions differently doesn't mean we don't feel them!" A caption reads "A Kilowog-core Edit".

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Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 1d

Got tired a' Condon left-baiting us only ta' swerve inta' liberalism at the last moment. So I changed just the final dialogue balloon, an' made a great scene. DC, I'm available fer hire.

(Art sampled from "Green Arrow" Vol. 7 #19. Edits: Final Dialogue Balloon.)

Two comic book panels. In the first, Green Arrow, and a gray dog are riding in a car with a police inspector. Green Arrow says, "You protect the world from interstellar monsters and goons in pajamas... but the real crooks are duly elected. How do you fight that?" The inspector says, "Not by killing..." Green Arrow responds to her, "No?" The next panel shows the inspector and Green Arrow reflected in a rearview mirror. Green Arrow continues, "Pin folks down long enough, they start to wonder if they even have a choice." The inspector says, "So, what you're saying is he deserved it?" Green Arrow says, "Yes he did. That's not the point. The point is the people are better off." A caption reads "A Kilowog-core Edit".

Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 1d

Do ya' think havin' Flash powers'd make ADHD better 'r worse?

(Art sampled from "JSA" Vol. 2 #2 by Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui, Luis Guerrero, Steve Wands, Marquis Draper, Andrew Marino, and Katie Kubert. Edits: Dialogue, title.)

In a comic book panel members of the Justice Society of America, including Dr. Fate, Green Lantern, Wildcat, Hawkman, and Hawkgirl, are stuck on a landing in the Tower of Fate while a blaze of lightning that is The Flash explores all of its topsy-turvy doors. A title reads, "The adventures of Jay-DHD Garrick. Fastest man. Shortest attention." Jay says, "Okay, I've checked every door!" Hawkgirl says, "And did you find it?" Jay says, "Um... find what?" Dr. Fate whispers, "Oh Grodd dangit." Green Lantern says, "The exit to this maze, Jay!" Jay replies, "Oh right! Forgot I was looking for that! I'll check again. Sorry!" A caption reads "A Kilowog-core Edit".

Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 1d

Damian's very observant.

(Art sampled from "Batman and Robin" Vol. 3 #16 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Javi Fernandez, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Marcelo Maiolo, Steve Wands, and Ben Abernathy. Edits: Dialogue.)

Two comic book panels of Batman and Robin investigating a mass murder scene. Batman says, "Look around. Observe. Tell me what you see." Robin, a.k.a. Damian Wayne, says, "An aging hero in chronic pain. Depressed that the fight is endless, not realizing that is because he refuses to deal with the root problems. Too stubborn to attack the capitalism that makes this city a haven of crime. Angry that..." Batman interrupts, "About the crime scene, Damian. What do you notice about the crime scene." A caption reads "A Kilowog-core Edit".

Kilowog-core @kilowogcore.bsky.social · 1d

So they don't like anti-fascists, and they don't like people who say no kings... I feel like the shape of what they hate is revealing the shape of what they are.

Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 1d

GOP Leaders Smear Upcoming 'No Kings' Marches as 'Hate America Rally' by ‘Terrorists’

Republican lawmakers smear upcoming "No Kings" rallies as "hate-America" events. Organizers vow peaceful protests against Trump administration.

www.commondreams.org

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