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@reluctantranger.bsky.social

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Few fucks left to give. Sisu. Threat assessment. Español. Français. Minnesota. Canada. Ukraine! Anger translator for author @robertsaxton.bsky.social

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Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 17d

The vulnerable spot beneath the dragon's wing is called Jeffrey Epstein.

Aim all your arrows there.

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Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 28m

If you're a French-speaker, Francis Cabrel has a wonderful song called "Rien de nouveau." It's about a flirtation of one of our ancestors, a million years ago. I love this song. Used to dance with our baby boy to it.

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Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 30m

Banged out another four chapters on the audiobook, then planted another 26 trees. On top of about 8,000. A good Saturday.

Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 32m

There is no snowflake like a monolingual Anglo.

Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 33m

Girl, if you're gonna come up with that level of political discourse - and really good responses from your followers - I think you're gonna need to tweak your description beyond "professional dominatrix."

Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 36m

Good explainer, thanks.

Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 4h

I've been screaming into the America void for 35 years about the wonders of a single-payer health system. Americans have no holy clue how good we could have it.

Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 4h

Our guy

Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 10h

Good morning and happy pheasant opener! Go get ‘em, Minnesota.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 10h

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Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 5h

Unbelievable. Even if they were drugs, that IS a medical emergency. What vile excuses for human beings.

Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 5h

Gut punch. She was wonderful.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 5h

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies aged 79

The Oscar-winner best known for her many collaborations with Woody Allen, as well as films including Reds, The First Wives Club and The Book Club, has died Diane Keaton, one of the best-loved film stars of the past 50 years, has died at the age of 79 in California. The news was confirmed by People magazine. Further details are not available at this time, and her loved ones have asked for privacy, according to a family spokesperson. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Outspoken™️ @out5p0ken.bsky.social · 9h

MAGA being played for fools by fools

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 12h

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Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 9h

This needs to be earthshakingly big. Make your plans. Food, water, first-aid, good clothing for the weather, etc.

This will also be our most risky protest to date, so stay sharp & keep your eyes peeled for errant trucks, violent agents provocateurs, etc.

We are past the point of "safe" resistance.

Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 11h

Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 9h

a man with a beard is sitting in a chair with the word yes above him

ALT: a man with a beard is sitting in a chair with the word yes above him

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Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 9h

What bothers me *a lot* is this: why would Qatar want a base in the middle of North America? Not in a million years could I imagine this being their request.

Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 23h

I like unchained Kara.

Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 23h

What a crock of shit from Marc Benioff — who appears willfully ignorant of news and facts and so thirsty for approval and attention from the Trump tech bros (who in the past mocked him relentlessly) that he is soiling himself in public 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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Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 23h

Hey, buddy, can you spare a few?

Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 1d

Like I said: President Miller. Start saying because

a) It's accurate and
b) It will drive the Orange Cocksplat crazy

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 1d

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 1d

Dorkus Maximus!

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Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 1d

The more I see what Ukraine is doing with drones, the more I am confident that Russia is NOT going to be able to hold onto any Ukrainian territory, including Crimea.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 1d

I finally figured out a term for Thiel, Musk, RFK Jr., the grifting podcasters, and all these fools who are begging, pleading, for the world to pay attention, even worship them: Messiah Syndrome.

They have Messiah Syndrome.

#MessiahSyndrome

Nancy Levine Stearns 🌎 @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 1d

Peter Thiel is Palantir co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is president of Thiel Capital, and a partner of Founders Fund, a venture capital firm.

Everyone who remains in his circles is complicit.

www.commondreams.org/news/peter-t...

Instead of Charity, Peter Thiel Told Elon Musk to Use Billions for Right-Wing Crusade Against 'Antichrist' | Common Dreams

Billionaire Peter Thiel urges Elon Musk to hoard wealth to battle future "Antichrist." Thiel warns against giving to left-wing nonprofits.

www.commondreams.org

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Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 1d

Time for a big press conference on Capitol steps. Release what you can. Shove this back into the spotlight.

Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 1d

Slava Ukraini!

MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 1d

👊 "Azov" repelled a massive mechanized assault by the occupiers in the Ocheretinsky direction

1 armored tractor, 3 tanks and 16 enemy ABMs were destroyed and damaged. The enemy also lost 41 motorcycles and two units of light vehicles.

Strider @reluctantranger.bsky.social · 1d

October 18 needs to be earth-shaking.

Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 1d

There is a coordinated republican message today that they will respond to peaceful protests next weekend with violence.

We will not be silenced by their threats.