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TAIGASTYLE @theleemoriarty.bsky.social · 1d

Last thing (it’s my rest day so I’m rambling)

Lots of elections and things to vote on starting. Growing up I was around a lot of people who would say voting doesn’t matter cause it’s not gonna change stuff.

If it couldn’t change stuff they wouldn’t be working so hard to make harder to vote.

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TAIGASTYLE @theleemoriarty.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t think shaming people or berating them about using ai is the way to go. It’s likely even if they’re not sharing ai they’re still consuming/using it. Like when a parent disapproves of something and the kid just does secretly.

I hate seeing gen ai, but gotta teach without lecturing sometimes.

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Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you so much for sharing this. My wife let me know and I shared with a political group. They're certainly interested in ways to flood the lines to drive the point home which I'm hoping will help. But AEW is lucky to have you on their team. That and your designs like the ACLU one are killer.

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Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · 3d

This goes far beyond AEW. Ads are unfortunately on there but the Gestapo is aiming to recruit due to lower numbers. We need to let these listed know that's not okay.

JCP⭐Designs 👺 @jcpxdesigns.bsky.social · 5d

I encourage you to complain to the networks, cable providers, and streaming services you use about the ICE recruitment ads. They are spending an unprecedented amount of money to buy ads for the American Gestapo on every place they can. Make it known how you feel.

BigLaz @teamkaos1998.bsky.social · 5d

DHS is buying ad space EVERYWHERE. Those ads air during youtube vids, NFL, MLB, college football, network and cable shows. Boycotting aew specifically and bullying tony is pointless and silly. The only way to be heard is by submitting feedback directly to hbomax and wbd. #Aew

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Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · 4d

Loving Mason with the Protect the Dolls shirt.

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TAIGASTYLE @theleemoriarty.bsky.social · 8d

Revolutionary optimism will work if you fight. Same as prayer or manifestation. These things still require effort on your part.

Everything won’t be a win at first, and the victories can feel like they’re coming too slow. However, those wins are happening and it’s because of the work we’re doing now

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Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · 9d

That is true. I cancelled Max sometime ago and use a VPN plus AEW+ on Triller to watch the shows. One big added benefit is there's no commercials and you hear commentary goofing off which is nice.

Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · 9d

It's been a lot less toxic than other crap on the net but I know Beth's been really put off by their new rules regarding censorship. Might be worth asking her about Blacksky which sounds better managed and has a way to import Bluesky into it.

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Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you so, so much for this. My friends and I were deeply troubled by seeing that crap and will not stand for it anymore.

HBO Max is the only streaming app I still subscribe to but it might not be for long. Aside from feedback please consider a VPN and use Triller for AEW+. It's worth it.

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EVIL UNO of DARK ORDER 🇨🇦 @eviluno.bsky.social · 13d

That’s our Piece Of Shit 🥹

boreian 🇨🇦 @boreian.bsky.social · 14d

if wrestling is fake explain this 🤼

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Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · 14d

I'm ashamed in the fact that Sinclair is headquartered in my state. Which is why I a part of a movement that is trying to knock them down a peg. linktr.ee/dontfeedthef...

Don’t Feed The Fox Baltimore | Instagram | Linktree

Boycotting Sinclair Broadcasting, Atlas Restaurant Group, and the billionaire empire of David D. Smith

linktr.ee

Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · 22d

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brian_travis_edits @editorguy.bsky.social · 23d

AEW All Out is this Saturday—and let’s just say my love for Cowboy Bebop finally found its moment. This Toni Storm story fit perfectly with that vibe, so after a ton of rotoscoping, mattes, and late-night creativity,“4 Ways to Die” was born.

This might honestly be my favorite package Ive done! #AEW

Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · 22d

Even before this nightmare I always wanted to move to Canada. Sounds like a lovely place.

At least we can see the awesomeness of Mystery Wrestling via Patreon so there's that.

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TAIGASTYLE @theleemoriarty.bsky.social · 23d

“It is not daily increase but daily decrease, hack away the unessential. The closer to the source, the less wastage there is.”
- Bruce Lee.

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TAIGASTYLE @theleemoriarty.bsky.social · 23d

Support independent media and journalism. Fact check and make sure what you’re hearing is the correct information too.

The internet is a blessing and a curse but it’s a tool nonetheless.

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Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · Sep 9

If Maffew does a montage to this song like he's done for the Northern Boys ones I will absolutely lose my shit.

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Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · Sep 6

I just watched that again last night. Holy crow did that look unbearable.

I went one time when they had the one Evolve show. It felt nice to me though the announcer was sweating like a motherfucker under the lights.

Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · Sep 6

I'm glad you'll be there. I'll have these so hope to meet up with y'all there.

A sign that says Dean~! in tribute to an amazing guy.

Speaking the truth in saying AEW rules the MF'in world!

Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · Sep 6

This is awesome. ACLU has been doing amazing stuff for a long time and especially now need all the love they can get.

JCP⭐Designs 👺 @jcpxdesigns.bsky.social · Sep 5

100% of all proceeds donated directly to the @aclu.org thanks to @threadless.bsky.social Causes

jacobcpaul.threadless.com/designs/abol...

Abolish ICE - ACLU Charity Design Men's T-Shirt | JCP Designs - Original Designs by Jacob C. Paul

Abolish ICE - ACLU Charity Design on Men's T-Shirt – Because being human is not illegal. 100% of the proceeds from each sale are directly donated to the ACLU thanks to the Threadless Causes program.

jacobcpaul.threadless.com

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Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · Sep 6

That's awesome. I'm an Orioles guy since I'm from MD but the Phillies are a super close second favorite. This was a super classy move.

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Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · Sep 3

I didn't mean to question DragonCon like that but didn't know about the lying on the application. Thanks for the clarification.

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Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · Sep 2

I think some of my friends went to this so would need to see if they saw any of this go down. How brazen can one be to try to put this nonsense at artists alley of all places? Should never have been approved in the first place.

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Niko @nikobaltimore.bsky.social · Sep 2

If there's one positive thing I can say about this I do like the Bad Brains inspired shirt. It's just too bad I'm not on the Punk train anymore.

That aside shit like this makes me glad I stopped watching.

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Dave @daveamp.bsky.social · Aug 30

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AxB 💛🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @smashingcrumpet.bsky.social · Aug 29

🤼🤼‍♂️🤼‍♀️ At work today, I read this article about Wrestling and leftist politics, it's good:

tribunemag.co.uk/2025/08/in-s...

In Search of Left Wrestling

Pro wrestling is often associated with the Right, but a new character has become popular for championing solidarity and workers’ rights, reflecting the growing economic precarity of its fanbase.

tribunemag.co.uk

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