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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 1d

At this point, I just wished they'd stop framing it as some amazing opportunity or trip of self-discovery.

"They offered me a lot of money and I took it," is at least honest.

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 2d

If artists can't make a living with their art, art will be the sole domains of the wealthy and their slop bots of choice.

If you want art from any other perspective, support artists.

🎨Artsy Marxist🎨 (commissions closed) @artsymarxist.com · 2d

no one wants to have this convo but its not enough to just hate ai imagery on social media. you have to also support human art. the entire reason ai imagery was able to replace human artists is cuz ppl dont support human art

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 3d

It's fine. He isn't the right kind of Christian.

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DEMSEC @demsec.bsky.social · 4d

Stephen froze like a deer in the headlights and pretended to have connection issues because he unintentionally gave away the game plan.

“Plenary authority is complete, absolute power over a specific area or issue, with no significant limitations."

Show people this clip. This is an insane slip up.

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 4d

So does the mustache come with the uniform, or do they need to grow them themselves?

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 4d

We're in the process of breaking down our fruit and veggie garden for next year, and everything's going in the bin for two years from now's planting. Nothing in my garden goes to waste!

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 4d

Imagine how much less air pollution we would have if asthmatic people just fucking died already.

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 5d

They're capitalist enterprises. By definition, they are owned by capitalists, so they're going to push a pro-capital agenda.

There is little air between "pro-capital" and "explicitly fascist." See the NYT's glowing articles about that spunky young Hitler fella in the late 1920's.

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 5d

I cannot overstate how much Spotify sucks all around.

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 5d

Spotify is partnering with ChatGPT

• Will personalize music and podcast recommendations

• Available on an opt-in basis

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 5d

ICE is murdering people for hurting their feelings. The murderer won't face any consequences.

Martinez's friends and family will bear all of it.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 5d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 5d

This is a must-read about the spciap effects of the ongoing pandemic.

The scientific research is clear: SARS-CoV-2 causes long-term to permanent, cumulative damage to every system in the human body.

www.thegauntlet.news/p/when-will-...

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Luke O'Neil @lukeoneil47.bsky.social · 7d

"A.I." is the tool of and the prevailing aesthetic of fascists leading to a world devoid of meaning or art.

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 7d

This is sociopathic. This mindset should be seen as deeply unhealthy and treated as such, not lauded.

If the only thing in your life is work, you will never grow as a human.

Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 7d

As a musician and songwriter, "Good/bad songs" and "songs I like" are very separate lists.

I've learned how to recognize good music and lyric writing, and boy howdy do I hate some well written classics and love some slapped together crap, and that's FINE.

That's why art criticism is important.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 7d

ICE reportedly opened fire on rapid responders on the southwest side this afternoon.

There are *very few* details on this available at this time. Treat all rumors with caution until verified.

This Sun-Times article cites a DHS statement that should be treated, as always, with extreme skepticism:

Shooting involving federal agents in Brighton Park under investigation

According to the Department of Homeland Security, a woman allegedly "boxed in" federal authorities, who opened fire.

chicago.suntimes.com

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 7d

I think I missed something. I get that the CEO of this particular hellsite is cool with violent fascists so long as she there is a thread of plausible deniability to their dogwhistles, especially against LGBTQ+ people.

What's all this about waffles, though?

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Jonathan M. Katz @katz.theracket.news · 8d

They could have perp walked Trump, multiple times, for multiple offenses. They could have convicted him in the Senate, as a bipartisan majority of senators voted to do. When you decide not to pursue justice, this is the result.

Adam Weinstein @adamweinstein.bsky.social · 8d

New reporting from MSNBC and @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social: A source familiar with the matter confirms an FBI agent in the Washington field office has been fired for refusing to arrest and perp walk James Comey. Comey is being allowed to surrender for booking at his arraignment next week

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 8d

"You got Michael Rappaport eyes," might be the most damning insult.

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 10d

Calling this "suspicious" is grossly underselling it.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 11d

Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile (2025)

Danny K @dannykpolitics.bsky.social · 11d

WATCH: Ted Cruz says “How about we all come together and stop attacking pedophiles”

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The Verge @theverge.com · 11d

Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia

With Biden, AI Mode will provide a summarized answer.

buff.ly

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 12d

Fascism stems from inadequacy.

www.thenation.com/article/poli...

We’re Being Ruled Over by the World’s Biggest Losers

They effectively control our fates, but deep down, they know they’re sniveling, pathetic, and inadequate, and it eats them up.

www.thenation.com

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 12d

a cartoon character is dancing in a room with a sign that says ' r ' on it

ALT: a cartoon character is dancing in a room with a sign that says ' r ' on it

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Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 13d

If only there was a word for anti-anti-fascist.

Gallifreyan Jedi @jediofgallifrey.bsky.social · 13d

not a good look jay

a post of mine with the "misleading" label

Adolf hitler led the german nazi party during and leading up to wwii, during which time he committed the holocaust by having millions of people murdered in camps, and that was bad

ⓘ 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘢. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘳

Faustbot @faustbot.bsky.social · 13d

Music is being strangled by industry. If you love music, financially support your favorite artists how you can, especially small artists. Buy direct from the artists whenever possible. If you go to shows, support the opening acts, too.

Seriously, I've seen some life changing opening acts.