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@crimsonruari.bsky.social

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International Bread Policy pundit. Amateur smith, folk musician, baker, photographer, dancer, writer. Burned Out Con Organizer. Tech Generalist. Frequent Coywolf. Occasionally just "Jacob." He/Him

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Micah @rincewind.run · 6h

the list of things that needs to be done to repair this country is extensive but high up on it is breaking the power of the tech lords

they are convinced they are untouchable feudal barons whose money allows them to dictate everyone else's life and they must be disabused of that notion

Mike Masnick @mmasnick.bsky.social · 7h

Being a billionaire must really fuck with your mind. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco

www.nytimes.com

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 8h

Good luck. Be sure to avoid triggering sectarian violence by putting ketchup on a Chicago-style hot dog. Try all the styles of pizza, we have three. Try not to starve to death, what with the ear rationing.

(Though seriously, if you need barbecue, Green Street Meats is both delicious and cool).

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 10h

Children are afraid to play outside… err. No they’re playing soccer on the capitol lawn. Huh.

Troops protecting our safety by uhhh, crossing the street.

A photo of the capitol across a street and its lawn. People are doing outside grass things in front of it

A photo of a crosswalk, with four troops in camo wandering down the sidewalk. Such safety!

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 10h

Dangerous socialism detected. Pay no attention tot the three resource extraction companies in a trench coat hanging out in the entrance.

A photo of the Canadian embassy in DC from across the street.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 11h

Easiest joke in the world: I found all the crime. Well except for the other two branches.

A photo of the US Capitol building from street level at Pennsylvania & 3rd.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 12h

A plant-based cafe! They can’t even afford meat here. I must have gotten the last beef in the city in my short ribs!

Clearly the city is suffering

A large building set well back, well lit by the sun against a blue sky with scattered white clouds.

A heavily decorated first and second level facade.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 12h

This is where I apaologize to French speakers for the crime I visit upon their language in attempting to name an Old Fashioned. Except also it’s actually a Manhattan and I forgot.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 12h

C’est un Mode Ancienne. Ou, deux modes anciennes

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 12h

I especially love the goatsmith

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 12h

My second favorite kind.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 12h

Pray for me internet. This Sticky Toffee Pudding may kill me.

A sticky toffee pudding with a scoop of ice cream, in a cast iron dish, next to a cup of espresso, on an upscale bistro table.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 12h

It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I sustain myself on the conviction that the truth must be spoke and that the people of DC deserve to have someone speak to their suffering in these most difficult times.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 13h

A second cocktail has struck the table. A dessert menu follows shortly. Chaos.

A fresh cocktail sits on a cleared table. The restaurant remains an upscale bistro. The sparkling water level has gone down. Chaos. Suffering.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 13h

Another thing Democrats could add tot he platform would be rescinding the “the border is anywhere within a hundred miles of land borders and international airports,” because that’s utterly fucking insane. What is border patrol doing in Chicago? Crimes, clearly.

Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 13h

A WGN staffer was detained by Border Patrol agents in Lincoln Square, neighbors say. blockclubchi.co/3KHHYCJ

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 13h

It is my duty and honor to bear witness to the suffering of the District’s people in these savage, war torn times. Why, I’m about to suffer a second cocktail in your honor.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 13h

That’s. Raised short rib Mafaldine and a manhattan, with both still and sparkling water options. The Smith. Upscale bistro, pretty tasty, does what I want.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 13h

As you can see, I am forced to subsist on the most meager provisions.

A plate of pasta sitting on a table next to some bread, two bottles of water, and a cocktail. The background suggests an upscale bistro

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 16h

My biggest concern is that, so close to the Capitol, I may acquire a case of senatorial brain rot.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 17h

You can see the difficult conditions on the ground — a sidewalk is closed, people are walking in the parking protected bike lane. Practically unlivable.

People walking in a bike lane between a fenced off sidewalk and street parking. The sky is blue, the trees are green, the air is crisp. Basically hell

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s. eek smith 👻 @sesmith.lol · 1d

New era of shanties has arrived @erinbiba.bsky.social

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 19h

Off to tourist in DC today. Coming from the mean streets of war-ravaged Chicago, through the wilds of Socialist Canada, and now to DC, you might as well call me a war correspondent.

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paris martineau @paris.nyc · 1d

after the 10th radioactive shrimp recall in 7 weeks, i decided to do some digging

little did i know it would lead me to an underreported industrial accident that may have released an airborne plume of radioactive debris over swaths of indonesia
www.consumerreports.org/health/food-...

What Is Really Going on With All This Radioactive Shrimp? - Consumer Reports

Here’s the latest on how shrimp and spices got contaminated with cesium-137, how the FDA has responded, and why consumers should not panic.

www.consumerreports.org

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 1d

I have a fondness for Durham, as my teacher's dojo is there. Glad of the opportunity to kick a little to the community.

A donation receipt email from Crayons 2 Calculators

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Joaquín Baldwin @joabaldwin.com · 1d

I actually made two things relevant to this conversation.

Anthro maned wolf drawing with the creepy creature walking plantigrade, with extra long forelimbs like the hooked claws of a sloth.

Two maned wolf and corgi photoshops: Corgi with maned wolf legs, and maned wolf with corgi legs.

Crimson @crimsonruari.bsky.social · 2d

That episode was weird as fuck