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Justin LaLiberty @jlalibs.com · 2h

What an absolute treasure Diane Keaton was. Her wit never tired, nor did her style.

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 2h

The National Guard mainly exists for domestic purposes as a compact where Governors agree to help each other in cases of disasters.

It runs on trust and norms of reciprocity.

Having Governors send their troops against the will of the receiving state creates some real long term problems.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3h

Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.

We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.

Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of growing wildfire threat, flood risk in Texas

With expected growing wildfire danger across Texas and the potential for a flood risk this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is activating more state emergency response resources Friday.

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High Priestess, Low Patience @cheriepriest.com · 2h

Hello folks, and here's a new thing I'll be doing weekly (if the ol' ADHD allows) - a list of seasonal deals from the usual suspects! ::throws confetti::

www.cheriepriest.com/blog/spooky-...

Spooky Season Deals — The Haunt*

I’ve been meaning to do something like this for awhile but I keep forgetting - and now, here on a weekend, I finally have some time to sit down and queue up some promotions from around the book-sellin...

www.cheriepriest.com

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Amy, a Home Cook & Foodie in Philadelphia @phillyfillylive.bsky.social · 2h

Love eggs like I do? Join me SUN 10/12 at 11am EST when I showcase recipes with EGG-CELLENT Egg Tricks. Come hang out & learn something new! #eggs #cooking #livestream #YouTube #Philly #foodie

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Scout and T @scoutandt.bsky.social · 3h

Yeah, why is stephen miller running the US government?

Who elected #presidentmiller?

Scott @scottloose.bsky.social · 4h

Why is Stephen Miller running the US Government??

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Ali Trotta @alwayscoffee.bsky.social · 3h

Sometimes, I question if I’m strong enough, and then I remember the things I’ve done that I thought were impossible.

Don’t you ever forget that you are stronger and braver than you know, darlings.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2h

"Without a Face" (1996) is literally about the hardships undocumented immigrants go through, so it's not surprising Morello is against sending federal troops to protect ICE and deport immigrants.

The first lyric: "Got no card so I got no soul."

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2h

seems like a non-insignificant percentage of rage against the machine's fanbase are young republican men driving SUVs bopping their head to anti-oil, pro-immigrant songs thinking the lyrics are about how they wish their suburban parents would get off their back

Tom Morello tweets: "Fascinating that all those “don’t tread on me” posers and their AR-15’s are nowhere to be seen and government tyranny is instead being opposed by a guy in an inflatable frog suit."

Someone named Manny replies: "@grok
why do some people say Tom Morello and band mates are RAGE FOR THE MACHINE and not against ?"

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Bryan Edward Stone (שָׁלוֹם) @bestonetx.bsky.social · 2h

Diane Keaton had an amazing career, but this, to me, is her best scene, and also Beatty's best as a director.

And hey, now that we're talking about it, Reds is a movie screaming for a revival.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5Mt...

Reds - train station scene

YouTube video by sniem

www.youtube.com

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Shahid Mehmood @smaskern.bsky.social · 15h

The morning walk reveals a serene landscape,with golden sunlight filtering through dew-kissed leaves.🍁🍂☀️💙🕊️

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Blue Heron Farm @blueheronfarm.bsky.social · 4h

Somehow I got out of the habit of making Jeremy daily salads, but I made him one today. Romaine, hibiscus, zinnia, and calcium supplement.

Salad with two giant orange hibiscus dominating it

Large tortoise eating his salad, a hibiscus hangs from his beak

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sheplaysloud.bsky.social @sheplaysloud.bsky.social · Mar 6

A moonlit walk through the woods. These peaceful giant gums whisper to my soul.

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Rie @gftomatoes.bsky.social · 2h

A bully is never your friend.
Once your usefulness to them ends, you become the next victim.

Force Ghost™ @fieldmontgomery.bsky.social · 5h

Dear ICE thugs.

Please bear in mind that when you break the law, as you seem hellbent on doing, a time will come when you will be accountable.

And when you are, the Republicans will happily throw you all under the bus and leave the liability, criminal and civil, in your hands.

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Force Ghost™ @fieldmontgomery.bsky.social · 5h

Dear ICE thugs.

Please bear in mind that when you break the law, as you seem hellbent on doing, a time will come when you will be accountable.

And when you are, the Republicans will happily throw you all under the bus and leave the liability, criminal and civil, in your hands.

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Sunny Moraine @dynamicsymmetry.bsky.social · 5h

Like I know there are edgelord leftists out there who look down their noses at shit like No Kings but sorry you guys, the more mass protest looks fun and family-friendly, the bigger it gets and the better its chances of being broadly effective

Sunny Moraine @dynamicsymmetry.bsky.social · 5h

Portland does not own the patent on inflatable animal costume protests, come on people

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 4h

I cannot stress this strongly enough: Support your local theatre, café, bookstore, bakery, and library. We breathe life into these places when we support them. They need us, and more importantly, we need them.

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Peter Clines @peterclines.bsky.social · 3h

October is a great time to grab a bag or two of fresh topsoil and level out all those uneven spots in your yard.

A front yard with several swaths of fresh, dark soil. At the far end of each one is a plastic gravestone.

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Sarah J. Jackson @sjjphd.bsky.social · 4h

Sometimes I think about how I once got pulled over by a cop, with lights and siren, *on my bike*, because I rolled through a stop sign. And yes, he asked for my liscence. I was was riding my bike guys. Anyways.

Mo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 4h

Just today, here's a story from the @chicago.suntimes.com -- not only are ICE/feds masking themselves constantly (and some local cops too, I've seen it), now they're driving around without license plates. More "laws for thee, whatever I wanna do for me" in action chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...

Federal immigration officers wear masks, no name tags — now some drive cars without license plates

The Sun-Times has documented four unmarked cars carrying federal officers without required plates, offering another way to shield their identities. Federal officials say they’re meeting regulations.

chicago.suntimes.com

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Chris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 3h

This is a really good article, and as an inveterate shitposter, I keep asking where the adults are.

I don’t *want* to be protesting! I don’t *want* to be arrested for standing up to oppression!! I want a boring government that works and takes care of everyone and I can go be stupid online!!!

sarah jeong @sarahjeong.bsky.social · 5h

I have a theory www.theverge.com/policy/79849...

American politics has devolved into shitposting and aura farming

The Frog is owning the president.

www.theverge.com

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 3h

If someone merely acknowledging the humanity of your enemies enrages you, you’re the baddies.

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Maria Tontini @mariat1.bsky.social · 9d

©️Paul Cupido

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Laura Seay @texasinafrica.bsky.social · 3h

It's 2:30 pm on a gorgeous Texas day at the state fair. AND OU SUCKS! #HookEm 🤘🏻

Laura Seay @texasinafrica.bsky.social · 7h

Good morning, fellow Texas Longhorns! Does anyone know what time it is?

a man in a cowboy hat is walking a longhorn bull .

ALT: a man in a cowboy hat is walking a longhorn bull .

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Mimi_TlRife💙☕️📸🍊🏈🐻⛺️🧳🎮 @mimitlrife.bsky.social · 3h

“Hope is the voice that meets you in the storm and says there is more than what you can see right now.” - Unknown

#BNWmacro #macro
#BloomScrolling #flowers
#Zinnia #EastCoastKin
#Photography #ClassicMono
#BlackAndWhitePhotography

A black and white macro of a zinnia flower.

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Rie @gftomatoes.bsky.social · 3h

Diane Keaton, 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather' Actress, Dead at 79 share.google/MBGcbaKGDsde...

Diane Keaton, 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather' Actress, Dead at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for a prolific career in uplifting comedies, has died at the age of 79.

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Rie @gftomatoes.bsky.social · 3h

Yum!