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Troy @troysnoise.bsky.social · 1d

It's hard to overstate how much the wealthy and the powerful hate Liberation Theology. Noam Chomsky gives a pretty great summary of its in place in the world in about 6 minutes:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNDG...

Chomsky on Religion

YouTube video by Travis Kitchens

www.youtube.com

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Troy @troysnoise.bsky.social · 1d

"'I am convinced that the preferential choice for the poor is a source of extraordinary renewal both for the Church and for society,' the pope wrote, echoing the language of Latin American liberation theologians who coined the term "preferential option for the poor."

Pope Leo blasts elitism, indifference toward poor in first major document

"I am convinced that the preferential choice for the poor is a source of extraordinary renewal both for the church and for society," the pope wrote in Dilexi Te.

www.ncronline.org

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Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 2d

By me this week - the happiest thing I've got to report of late, with a glorious trip over the summer to Montreal

"Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport."

www.economist.com/internationa...

Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport

Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war

www.economist.com

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Troy @troysnoise.bsky.social · 4d

"I don't want to use the word weapons..."

lmao. that's more self-awareness than any other president, tbh. not that this guy cares, but other presidents just pretend that Jesus loves the military and killing people

Troy @troysnoise.bsky.social · 4d

"I don't want to use the word weapons..."

lmao

Troy @troysnoise.bsky.social · 4d

My ideal future is that someone steals all the cars. All of them. And now our massive road infrastructure has nothing better to do than to accomodate busses and bicycles.

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Troy @troysnoise.bsky.social · 4d

I mean, sure, that is an annoying problem.
Have you see the safety issues cars are causing, tho??

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Troy @troysnoise.bsky.social · 9d

I'm a city person. I really really want to live in Seattle. But I can't make the math work out with kids. It's honestly depressing

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Troy @troysnoise.bsky.social · 9d

Expensive housing means expensive childcare, too. The childcare workers have bills to pay. At some point, it makes more sense for one parent to stay home rather than try to make enough money to pay for day care.

And at that point, you have to ask why you are living in a place that's so expensive

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Troy @troysnoise.bsky.social · 9d

There are lots of 1 and 2 bedrooms apartments in Seattle. A lot few 3 bedrooms. 4+? Forget about it. At that point, you have to be able to afford a big house (plus yard for some reason), and at Seattle housing prices. It's nuts

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Troy @troysnoise.bsky.social · 10d

SimCity 3000 has a similar vibe and is by the same composer (Jerry Martin). It's also super good, one of my favorite game soundtracks.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV5H...

SimCity 3000 - Window Washer's Dream

YouTube video by Gamegroove

www.youtube.com

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Troy @troysnoise.bsky.social · 10d

I'm floored. It seems so on the nose

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opera trinitatis ad extra indivisa sunt @mtrkdjoyce.bsky.social · 10d

the specific language of “break bread with” and “visit him in prison” is so striking to me, used in condemnation this way

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 10d

DHS includes a bunch of false and defamatory statements in their tweet about Kilmar Abrego Garcia as they prepare to send him to Uganda.

DHS: With today's ruling, Kilmar Abrego Garcia's final order of removal stands.
This MS-13 gang member, human trafficker, domestic abuser, and child predator will never be loose on American streets.
His lawyers tried to fight his removal from the U.S. but one thing is certain, this Salvadoran man is not going to be able to remain in our country. He will never be allowed to prey on innocent Americans again.
Never forget the Democrats flew to a foreign land on the US taxpayer's dime to break bread with this terrorist gang member and visit him in prison. While they continue to fight for criminal illegal aliens, we will continue to put the safety of the American people FIRST.
4:49 PM • 10/1/25 • 153K Views

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Erica C. Barnett @ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 10d

In his closing statement, Harrell said, "This is not the time for hope. Passion and great ideas and inexperience is just not going to get us there. Trump will walk all over a person without experience, period."

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 10d

Vance's most monumental achievement to date has been being told off by two popes in one year.

Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 10d

Pope Leo, "Someone who says I'm against abortion but I'm in agreement with the inhumane treatment of immigrants, they're not pro life"

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 10d

Italy's largest union, with over 5.5 million workers, has called a general strike for Friday in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla.

And smaller Italian unions have said they will join CGIL's general strike.

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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 10d

Israel has just arrested Greta Thunberg and many others.

Statement from the Global Sumud Flotilla:

“People of conscience have been abducted. The flotilla broke no laws. What is illegal is Israel’s genocide, Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza, and Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon.”
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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 10d

Close to 65k watching the livefeed from the Global Sumud Flotilla off the coast of Gaza.

Israel seems to be intercepting right now.

All eyes needed.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEN2...

24/7 LIVESTREAM OF GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA

YouTube video by Global Sumud Flotilla

www.youtube.com

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Troy @troysnoise.bsky.social · 10d

[citation needed]

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Quinta Jurecic @qjurecic.bsky.social · 13d

I have been haunted by this statement all day www.kgw.com/article/news...

Local News
Trump seems to back off Portland military plan: 'Am I watching things on television that are different from what's happening?'

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Ray Delahanty | CityNerd @nerd4cities.bsky.social · 18d

Coming tomorrow to your preferred video sharing platform

Video thumbnail: what makes Pike Place great with Kenji López-Alt

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Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 19d

“We look brave,” said Frog.

“Yes, but are we?” asked Toad.

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Troy @troysnoise.bsky.social · 19d

say what you will about NPR's politics, but they will tell about how the world is terrible in the most soothing tones.

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Supper Mario Broth @mariobrothblog.bsky.social · 19d

The Super Mario 64 source code lists names for Mario's footstep sounds. The list starts off normal but becomes poetic with names like "Footsteps in the Fallen Leaves" and "More Than Anyone Else in the World". It turns out the names are actually taken from a 1994 dating simulator.

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Troy @troysnoise.bsky.social · 22d

I think Washington state leaving the USA and joining Canada would be a really drastic, chaotic action.

So, uh, what's our line in the sand where WA should do it anyway?
#cascadia

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Cat Manning @catacalypto.bsky.social · 23d

Leo continues to be as good on AI as Francis was

National Catholic Reporter @ncronline.bsky.social · 23d

Pope Leo XIV said a proposal to create an AI-version of him so people could have a virtual audience with the pope pretty much horrified him.

Pope nixes 'virtual pope' idea, explains concerns about AI

Pope Leo XIV said a proposal to create an AI-version of him so people could have a virtual audience with the pope pretty much horrified him.

bit.ly

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