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Art D.
@artd.bsky.social
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The D stands for Drauglis - rhymes with Frogless.
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Art D. @artd.bsky.social · Nov 14
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Dandelions growing next to a rusty railroad track. In the background is a watchtower. It is the entrance to the Auschwitz II-Birkenau Concentration Camp. Hundreds of thousands of people took their final journey through that gate and to a rail siding. At the siding they were sorted. Some were selected as fit to work and registered in the camp. Most were sent down path next to the tracks to to be murdered in gas chambers. I did that walk in April 2022; the final 400 or 500 meters so many would ever walk. It was hard. I kept looking back, as I am sure some of them did, as if looking for family member who would never see me again. The visit was the most important thing I did that year. To bear witness. To remember. Never Forget. Never Again.
artd.bsky.social
“…the female vote…”
February 3, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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gopher33j.bsky.social
Of all the things in the history of the world that definitely did not happen - this is the pinnacle.
A screenshot of a tweet by Nick Adams (@NickAdamsinUSA), verified, posted about four hours earlier. The tweet claims he overheard several college women at an OrangeTheory gym talking about “Melania” after a workout. He writes that they admired the First Lady’s “class, humanity, and business acumen,” and includes quoted dialogue using slang like “Period sis” and “Slay queen,” saying they were surprised by her intelligence and talent. The tweet continues with a quote claiming the women said President Trump is a good husband and a gentleman and that the media lies about him. It concludes with the author asserting that the film he references has secured the female vote for the GOP in the midterms.
February 3, 2026 at 1:28 AM
artd.bsky.social
They wanted a better life
virgotex.bsky.social virgotex @virgotex.bsky.social · 12h
Genuinely curious: If your family is American, what brought them here?
Mine: religious nuttery & primogeniture
February 3, 2026 at 12:56 AM
artd.bsky.social
@birdchick.bsky.social Nadja….approves..? I can’t tell
February 3, 2026 at 12:02 AM
artd.bsky.social
Need to start switching to a zone defense. The feds notice when they're being followed, so follow them for a while then hand it off to the next person/team. two or three person teams - driver, camera op, and maybe a third person for communication.
February 2, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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ptdefiancezoo.bsky.social
From a tiny watermelon to 523 pounds of tapir, Ume the Malayan tapir is officially ONE! 🎉 What began as a 24-pound bundle of squeaks and spots has grown into a curious, confident tapir, stealing hearts every step of the way. 💗 Happy first birthday, Ume! We love you! ❤️
February 2, 2026 at 10:33 PM
artd.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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corypants.bsky.social
I like that the republicans went from “OBAMA IS GONNA TELL YOU WHICH DOCTORS YOU CAN USE” to “Clippy is now your gynecologist.”
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h
Dr Oz on rural healthcare: "There's no question about it, whether you want it or not -- the best way to help some of these communities is gonna be AI-based avatars"
February 2, 2026 at 8:35 PM
artd.bsky.social
In case anybody tries to tell you that this has never been done before, "In Living Color" did a live show on Fox while the 🥱 halftime show (and game, obvy) were on CBS. IIRC they even had a countdown clock so that people wouldn't switch away to see of the game had restarted.
And it was a good show
patriottakes.bsky.social PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 @patriottakes.bsky.social · 10h
Turning Point USA has announced the performers for their alternative Super Bowl halftime show:

Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett
February 2, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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normative.bsky.social
Since a lot of the coverage is omitting this detail: The Kennedy Center HAD a $250 million renovation and expansion just a few years ago, in 2019.
February 2, 2026 at 12:38 PM
artd.bsky.social
"Just hire your own crew with a Bobcat, Michael. What could it cost? Ten dollars?"
leftistwonk.bsky.social W.E.D.em Boyz @leftistwonk.bsky.social · 14h
This is incredible from WAPO. Rather than blaming DC's centrist third-term mayor for a poor response to the winter storm, they blame the democratic socialist candidate running for mayor.
Still, it is fair for D.C. taxpayers to wonder why their government, which spends more per capita than any of the 50 states, took so long to dig out many neighborhoods. Many citizens banded together to hire private plows out of pocket because they grew so tired of waiting on their government to get around to performing one of its fundamental jobs. With a socialist running for mayor this year, the week offered timely reminders that private enterprises, motivated by profit, almost always perform better than government.
February 2, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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anthrodiva.bsky.social
"Private enterprises, motivated by profit, almost always perform better than the government."

O rly, Bezos? How would Amazon do without USPS handling "last mile" delivery?

(And I swear to God if I get one "well actually" on this post I will doxx you).
leftistwonk.bsky.social W.E.D.em Boyz @leftistwonk.bsky.social · 14h
This is incredible from WAPO. Rather than blaming DC's centrist third-term mayor for a poor response to the winter storm, they blame the democratic socialist candidate running for mayor.
Still, it is fair for D.C. taxpayers to wonder why their government, which spends more per capita than any of the 50 states, took so long to dig out many neighborhoods. Many citizens banded together to hire private plows out of pocket because they grew so tired of waiting on their government to get around to performing one of its fundamental jobs. With a socialist running for mayor this year, the week offered timely reminders that private enterprises, motivated by profit, almost always perform better than government.
February 2, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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jadehawk.bsky.social
y'all wanna have private papers and private visitors, go have a private job
jamellebouie.net jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 14h
like this is absurd, get over yourselves
The justices claim their papers belong to them, not the government or the public, and generally arrange to have them locked away until long after their deaths. The court releases no visitor logs to reveal who meets with the justices.
February 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
artd.bsky.social
Feels like he Chotined on his own words.
jesszimmerman.com Jess Zimmerman @jesszimmerman.com · 15h
Is it possible for a man to be Chotined to death
February 2, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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esqueer.net
The president of the United States is personally threatening a comedian for mocking him.
Screenshot of a dark-mode social media post from a verified account labeled “Donald J. Trump” (@realDonaldTrump). The long text post criticizes the Grammy Awards, CBS, and host Trevor Noah, calls the show unwatchable, and accuses Noah of making a false statement about Trump visiting Epstein Island. The post denies ever being there, calls the statement defamatory, threatens legal action, and uses multiple insults and emphatic capitalization. Engagement metrics are shown below (ReTruths and Likes), along with a timestamp reading Feb 2, 2026, 1:01 AM.
February 2, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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liberalcurrents.com
“Let us be clear: we want the power of the state. We wish to hold the criminals of the regime accountable. We wish to seize back the public funds looted by Trump and his cronies. We wish to undo the damage he has done to the government. More than any of that we wish to rebuild.”
From Powerlessness to Power
We will not achieve any of our ultimate goals without exercising state power, and the most effective way to take state power is through nonviolent but confrontational resistance.
www.liberalcurrents.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:04 AM
artd.bsky.social
Psst...if you're looking to score Julie has 8 kilos of the good shit.
srfrjulie.bsky.social Julie Patton Lawson @srfrjulie.bsky.social · 1d
tonight’s puppy puddle

they all got dewormed today. they are also all about two pounds now.
February 2, 2026 at 4:05 AM
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marisakabas.bsky.social
multiple trump-created crises converging with deadly results.
February 2, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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trans.bsky.social
reposting with alt text for accessibility:

Sight in San Francisco (from a friend)
a printed out flyer taped to an electrical pole or taffi light , it says: YOU WILL GET AWAY WITH IT lose paperwork make food wrong decaf instead of regular overtighten lug nuts strip spark plugs delete jira tickets IT IS YOUR RIGHT TO MAKE MISTAKES YOU CAN FIGHT ICE WITHOUT ANY RISKS everything adds up you have no excuses anymore just do it
February 2, 2026 at 1:56 AM
artd.bsky.social
Worst possible "Sickos" ripoff ever.
combatcavscout.bsky.social Cav(R), Gentleman Rogue @combatcavscout.bsky.social · 3d
This is from Georgia Fort’s video.

DEA?!? Gotta be a “task force.”
February 2, 2026 at 3:42 AM
artd.bsky.social
[Daffy Duck, his mouth agape]
popbase.tv Pop Base @popbase.tv · 1d
Chappell Roan arrives at the #GRAMMYs red carpet.
February 2, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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sarahquaint.bsky.social
the good chinese restaurant made bao bunnies tonight 😍🐰🐰
five egg custard bao with little dots for eyes and the skin on the top pinched to look like rabbit ears
February 2, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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sarahjeong.bsky.social
There have been some critiques of the movie. People have said that it was essentially a payoff from Amazon to the White House, and that you’re doing propaganda for an authoritarian President. I know you said you don’t want to get into politics, but what do you think of that critique? Well, you know, I felt like I was a reporter. I see. You see what I mean? Sure. It’s, like, would you do an interview with Melania or President Trump yourself? Probably yes. It doesn’t mean that you think the same way or that you approve of him doing what he’s doing. You and I are two journalists talking, essentially. Yeah. So, I mean, to me, the experience was about, yes, being a reporter—being a cinematographer in a documentary, and doing my best to make Melania look visually beautiful with the lighting. One thing reporters try to do is to spotlight ideas or news stories, and what you’re trying to do is spotlight her face and its beauty. I do see a real similarity there.
February 2, 2026 at 12:34 AM
artd.bsky.social
He's going to demolish it
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
Trump: "I have determined that the fastest way to bring The Trump Kennedy Center to the highest level of Success, Beauty, and Grandeur, is to cease Entertainment Operations for an approximately two year period of time, with a scheduled Grand Reopening that will rival and surpass anything."
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump After a one year review of The Trump Kennedy Center, that has taken place with Contractors, Musical Experts, Art Institutions, and other Advisors and Consultants, deciding between either Construction with Closure and Re-Opening or, Partial Construction while continuing Entertainment Operations through a much longer period of time, working in and around the Performances, I have determined that The Trump Kennedy Center, if temporarily closed for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding, can be, without question, the finest Performing Arts Facility of its kind, anywhere in the World. In other words, if we don’t close, the quality of Construction will not be nearly as good, and the time to completion, because of interruptions with Audiences from the many Events using the Facility, will be much longer. The temporary closure will produce a much faster and higher quality result! Based on these findings, and totally subject to Board approval, I have determined that the fastest way to bring The Trump Kennedy Center to the highest level of Success, Beauty, and Grandeur, is to cease Entertainment Operations for an approximately two year period of time, with a scheduled Grand Reopening that will rival and surpass anything that has taken place with respect to such a Facility before. Therefore, The Trump Kennedy Center will close on July 4th, 2026, in honor of the 250th Anniversary of our Country, whereupon we will simultaneously begin Construction of the new and spectacular Entertainment Complex. Financing is completed, and fully in place! This important decision, based on input from many Highly Respected Experts, will take a tired, broken, and dilapidated Center, one that has been in bad condition, both financially and structurally for many years, and turn it into a World Class Bastion of Arts, Music, and Entertainment, far better than it has ever been before. America will be very proud of its new and beautiful Landmark
February 1, 2026 at 11:51 PM
artd.bsky.social
If you're frustrated with your city's snow and ice removal I have a solution:
Build housing out of it!
It'll be gone in a day!
February 1, 2026 at 11:27 PM