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John Skiles Skinner @skiles.blue · 6h

I don't know if there's such a thing as a "world cyberwar" but I think we are in one? and the US is determined to lose it. 🧵

Today the admin is mass-firing the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the nation's cybersecurity protection across all levels of government.

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Tyler, from the Internet @tylerfromtheinternet.com · 10h

So no one told him since the last time he said this that it's not true? How do people still put up with journalism/media/all politicians? Saying a city is on fire when it's not would be the end of every presidency until this fucking clown. It's beyond absurd.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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Misty @anglobones.bsky.social · 14h

I’m watching the press conference now & the site looks like a fucking crater, nothing’s left, it’s absolutely terrible

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14h

“The explosion was felt 15 miles away”

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 16h

Trump in 2017: “Qatar has been a funder of terrorism at a very high level.”

Trump administration in 2025: We are building a Qatari Air Force facility in the United States.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 22h

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 19h

The Speaker of the House is telling the Fox News audience that a peaceful demonstration by Americans on the National Mall will actually be a gathering of organizations the administration has designated as violent terrorists.

Seems bad?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21h

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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Misty @anglobones.bsky.social · 19h

building a WHAT at the WHERE NOW??????????

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Misty @anglobones.bsky.social · 21h

Thank you, friend! Me too! Can’t figure out if it’s just ragweed or if I actually have a cold but either way my head may or may not explode 😅

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perfect knight @shiningknightx.bsky.social · 1d

"we cant uninvent ai" no we cant but we couldnt uninvent nfts either and nobody gives a fuck about them anymore

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Talia Lavin @swordsjew.bsky.social · 1d

fleabag from the show fleabag looking horrified and offended (because she shags a hot priest)

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James Medlock @jdcmedlock.bsky.social · 1d

“I’ll declare war on you if you don’t give me the peace prize” is an incredible bit

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

Post this everywhere‼️
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RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES

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chira 🎋 @artofchira.bsky.social · Jun 1

whenever i encounter people who say they can't understand shakespeare verses I always send them this clip from the 2019 Shakespeare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing

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StrictlyChristo 🦋🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 1d

*Cries in American* 😭

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Misty @anglobones.bsky.social · 22h

woke up feeling like absolute dog shit but at least it’s Friday & I don’t have to go into the office, lfg

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Oni Blackstock, MD MHS @oniblackstock.bsky.social · 2d

"The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis is concerned by reports that 22 CDC webpages have been deleted, many of which focus on LGBTQ+ health, HIV and [STI] prevention, and access to care."

HIV, STI Leaders Condemn the Recent Deletion of Critical Public Health Information From CDC Websites

The deleted pages focus on LGBTQ health, HIV and STIs, notes a joint statement from the Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis.

www.poz.com

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Mike.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @dumbmike.bsky.social · Jul 24

When it happens, you're probably not even going to learn about it directly before you feel it in the air. You'll just hear car horns and cheering in the streets. You'll feel confused, annoyed. You'll check your phone. Huh, 41 new texts.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

Kristi Noem, while governor of South Dakota, supplemented her roughly $130,000 salary by secretly accepting $80,000 donated to a political nonprofit she was affiliated with, records show.

She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms.

(Published June)

Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations

A dark money group paid $80,000 to Noem’s personal company when she was governor of South Dakota. She did not include this income on her federal disclosure forms, a likely violation of ethics requirem...

www.propublica.org

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Dr. Damien P. Williams Wants A Better Sociotechnical Paradigm @wolvendamien.bsky.social · 1d

*Lil Jon Voice* States' Rights to What

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 1d

www.wweek.com/culture/2025...

Can you put into words what that purpose is? You and the frog have really become icons of this protest.

There’s been a nice overall whimsy that has shown up. The frog is amazing. We had a bunch of other inflatable people here last night, too. I saw people playing Twister the other day.

What they rely on is fear. So by coming out in an absurdist manner, it speaks to them, to some extent, that we’re actually not that afraid.

It also dismantles their narrative a little bit. When they try to describe this situation as “war-torn,” it becomes much harder to take them seriously when they have to post a video saying [U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security] Kristi Noem is up on the balcony staring over the Antifa Army and it’s, like, eight journalists and five protesters and one of them is in a chicken suit.

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Jeff Sharlet @jeffsharlet.bsky.social · 1d

"Just dribble the ball, Leo."

Jason Mark @jasondovemark.bsky.social · 1d

Anyone who thinks defending the poor is divisive needs to go and re-read (or maybe just read) the Gospels

www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...

As Pope Leo riles conservatives, some say ‘just focus on the church’

Conservatives who hoped that Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, would be more of a traditionalist instead hear echoes of his predecessor, Francis, in his public statements.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Misty @anglobones.bsky.social · 1d

“After a disappointing quarter, unfortunately, we won’t be giving out merit bonuses again this year” 🫠

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 1d

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Misty @anglobones.bsky.social · 1d

“you’re the most valuable asset to this team” = I’m gonna use the fuck out of you till you’re completely burnt out & show zero appreciation

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Kayla B @queenofthesouth.bsky.social · 1d

Needing multiple streams of income to stay afloat is a societal failure not a personal one. You should be able to afford a comfortable lifestyle with one job. You are not lazy.

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