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Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 7h

Also I'm just now realizing that he's (unconsciously?) verifying all the rumors of fecal incontinence. There is really a lot going on here. Can't wait to see hear what your students make of it.

Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 7h

It's ridiculously on-brand: the AI even knows that he's so anti-masking that he wouldn't even wear a flight mask correctly.

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Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 7h

I'm surprised and impressed. I'm sure there will be more opportunities for them to further refine their approach in consultation with Mayor Wilson.

Goldy @goldy.horsesass.org · 7h

1/ We need to have a chat about Seattle Police and how they're handling the No Kings protests. They've been really… good. It's a marked departure in both tone and tactics from SPD's approach to protests in the past, and I think it could be a model for police forces nationwide.
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Nearly 90,000 join Seattle’s ‘No Kings’ march

Rep. Pramila Jayapal called the moment a test of whether America can keep its republic.

www.king5.com

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Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 9h

Even got the diaper-masking correct. Amazing.

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Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 11h

I bet one could feed images gathered on social media though AI to classify the messages on folks‘ signs.

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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 11h

To quote @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 13h

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

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Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 11h

Dear democratic elites, it is still just barely not too late for you to run to the front of this 7-million-person parade and start acting like leaders.

Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 22h

Big day! Be smart, be safe, be loud, and be weird!

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Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 22h

Some of your trolls are probably working for the USG now!

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Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 1d

Can you say more about you see see this working operationally?

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Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 1d

Well, this is useful.

eva (^_^)/ @eva.computer · 1d

white house has joined bluesky
click here to block all official us government accounts instantly

bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 1d

Agentic fever.

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Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 1d

gotta love coming home from
a conference with a honking head cold. at least it‘s not covid.

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Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 1d

A great perspective.

Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 1d

Three reasons I have hope for America, even after a very dark week: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/why-i-have...

Why I Have Hope for America

This weekend's "No Kings" rallies stand as an important corrective amid a dark moment

www.doomsdayscenario.co

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Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 6d

Zero airports should be playing this video. Props to the Port of Seattle.

www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Sea-Tac won’t air Noem video blaming shutdown on Democrats

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport won’t broadcast a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem saying Democrats caused the federal government shutdown.

www.seattletimes.com

Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 6d

"Progressives reclaim frog iconography" was definitely not on my 2025 bingo card.

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Jon Stahl @aardvarkzebra.bsky.social · 6d

Every incumbent not saying this should get a challenger.

Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 6d

We have armed secret police kidnapping people off the street based on the color of their skin.

When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.