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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 15h

a picture of woody and sora from the video game kingdom hearts 3

Alt: a picture of woody and sora from the video game kingdom hearts 3 with text "hollup let her cook"

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 15h

woody and sora from kingdom hearts are standing next to each other in a dark room

Alt: woody and sora from kingdom hearts are standing next to each other with text "hollup let him cook"

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 15h

Wemby is going to reinvent screens. The absurd things he is doing already let alone what he will do to defensive geometry will write books. People will literally make their careers off of implementing unique screens to manage his impact on the game.

Steve Jones @stevejones20.bsky.social · 18h

Spurs keep going to inverted P&R for Victor Wembanyama. Elbow action, Wemby gets a catch and a flare on the other side. Castle screens, show instead of a switch and Wemby goes right to a midrange pullup.

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 15h

a little bit of happiness for y'all

AmeriKraut @inchargeofthegirls.bsky.social · 23h

julia said ayo is her neo. no one would be able to speak to me again.

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 21h

I see the cheque cleared lmaoooo

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 21h

tom bazongabil is *killing* me, literally cannot stop laughing i am gasping for air lmao

Sleeplessone @sleeplessone.com · 1d

Just catching up on the latest trends.

With thanks to @faineg.bsky.social for introducing me to Tom "Bazongabil"

Side by side image of Tom Bombadil from The Lord of the Rings, a happy man in a blue robe dancing while carrying a leaf. The left half is labeled "Designed with Gamers In Mind" where Tom is shown to have large breasts in a bra with clevage. On the right is labeled "Designed With Activists In Mind" where he appears normal.

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 22h

poole has been really good since he's come in, & he definitely knows the level of preparation it takes to be elite, he is a champion. hopefully he & looney instill that into the pels

Pelicans Film Room @pelsfilmroom.bsky.social · 23h

"He is extremely mentally tough. Talking to him about how he was raised, growing up in Milwaukee, going to Michigan, the steps that he has taken to become a primetime player... Everyday I walk in, he is in the gym working at it"

-- Willie Green on Jordan Poole

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 1d

Syd + TP show was ahead of its time

Shameka 🏀 @shameka23.bsky.social · 2d

Syd Colson highlight reel 😂 #WNBA

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 1d

whoa

CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 1d

spectacular

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 1d

..the impending loss of so many necessary services.

there's more ppl who can be animated by fighting for these than those who disengage bc of lies.

3. I feel like you're looking for a dunk, when I want to discuss specific criticisms, that are not just "hur durr dems bad". So where am I lying? /4

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 1d

Less than 42% of US hospitals have OBs & you want me to believe that the dems talk about that enough?

when have dems talked about it? There is a serious doctor shortage & the national conversation is about subsidies. I think it's reasonable to say that national politics should at least discuss../3

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 1d

In the coming years, at least 300 hospitals are set to close (www.protectourcare.org/hospital-cri...). & this is aside from the specific units that have been downsized (OBGYN/peds - www.healthcare-brew.com/stories/2024...).
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Study: Over 500 hospitals have closed obstetrics units since 2010

Rural communities have the least access to birthing care, according to a new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 1d

I don't think you're engaging with my point, so I'll be clear:

1. Not talking about hospitals, is what I'm specifically talking about. Dems aren't talking about it, advocacy groups are.
Since the ACA was established, in 2010, 130 rural hospitals have closed pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... /1

Causes & Consequences of Rural Hospital Closures

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 1d

Just as old as the racism narratives are the stories of communities coming together to protect themselves from profiteers who wish them harm. It's about redefining that narrative and harnessing it for the modern day that is the new challenge.

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 1d

Yes & this is a force that can create narratives for either political side, good & for bad. I'm sure some already claim it's some minority causing this. But while we don't have the same economy & ecosystem, someone could construct a narrative about how they're being sold out.

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 1d

I think bc you and I have different backgrounds we will have a similar perspective here but slightly different takeaways. I think it's political economy + political geography.

Elaborate more on the entrenchment, bc KY was more historically republican up until the past decade.

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 1d

I actually explicitly spoke abt those that sit out elections somewhere in the thread. And yes, those votes aren't available to dems. Otoh, the Ds aren't really discussing the constraints on healthcare. Up until shutdown, they haven't put out any narratives on why healthcare is not working for ppl.

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 1d

Even before plants are built they do impact the economy bc when the communities improve their infrastructure/amenities in anticipation, that is a massive visible impact.

But I agree with that partially. Before the standard of life increased, the investment was stopped. That makes things worse.

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 1d

The concept of people building a business off of lying to people & creating lies that are easier to engage with than reality? What am I overcomplicating?

I disagree strongly. I think when people believe that minorities are the source of problems, those carry massive political implications.

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 1d

What makes a swing state? Do you think just some states are up for grabs or are there things happening that can be harnessed in one direction or another? Fl was a swing state, now it's solidly red, that isn't by chance.

Imo the issue is more fundamental than messaging for the dems.

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 2d

I think I'm saying the same thing when I talk about the catharsis of spewing hatred over discussing solutions. I could be wrong, but I think we're on the same page about that?

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 2d

But it's a lie they want to believe for a multitude of reasons (probably bc it's much more immediately cathartic to spew hatred than to actually discuss nuts and bolts solutions). But there is a whole model where people pay their rents off of convincing other people that minorities are the problem.

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 2d

You can find a story that motivates people to vote for the more progressive candidate, even if the people themselves aren't progressive. Otherwise there wouldn't be a democratic gov of KY, or PA, or a dem senator in Montana, etc. You just need to motivate people in your direction.

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 2d

I don't think they need to be disproportionately progressive? I think you should dive into the numbers a bit more aggressively. The non-voters just need to vote for the less shitty candidate. Trump's coalition was driven by first time voters. That isn't unique to him, it can be replicated.

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 2d

I'm saying that these lies are constructed well, and it would behoove us to understand why & how these narratives are hard to combat and are so prevalent. I'm not talking about solutions or policy. I'm ultimately talking about media & messaging. Which maybe is tied to policy for some, but not for me

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Tim (Exia) Ross @exiaross.bsky.social · 2d

Which straightforward emotional concept?

My concise point: "these ppl tell themselves a hateful story & pin their real struggles on it. Opposing this requires an understanding of how they make the fake stories attach to real & visceral feelings."

What does that have to do with policy?

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