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Callie @isdagany.bsky.social · 1h

In his eyes, the only thing that matters is military might, ultra nationalism, and “my freedom to take away yours.”

In other words, he’s a schmuck. You should see how angry he gets JUST AT THE VERY MENTION OF FRANCE. XD

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Callie @isdagany.bsky.social · 2h

His words: “I’m a right-leaning l*bertarian, and a c*nspiracy theorist, but a LOGICAL one.” “I will fight ANYONE on this planet and win every time, I am literally jesus!”

He also seriously believes no bullet can stop him just because he’s in the reserve.

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Callie @isdagany.bsky.social · 2h

He hasn’t played it, but he would likely either side with Legion or House.

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Callie @isdagany.bsky.social · 2h

I have a coworker who still argues that. And seriously argues the empire are the good guys because “they promised peace and they brought it!” 😒

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 4h

I'd really encourage folks in Canada to write out their thoughts in this survey.

Most of mine were "Don't", but I really got to dial in on some.

Nico Mara-McKay 🦇 (they/iel) @nicomaramckay.com · 2d

Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.

If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:

Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership

Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...

ised-isde.canada.ca

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StargazerKG 🦸🌠 Stellar Hero Vtuber @stargazerkg.bsky.social · 14d

Start putting their feet to the fire again.

Detocroix @detocroix.bsky.social · 15d

Btw, as the Itchio noise and all died down, Adult games are technically just banned now.

Some adult games are still being sold, yes, but if you get caught or reported or whatever, all your payment options will be yanked and only a husk remains.

Zero comments from Itchio on this, nothing, at all.

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SpryOldLorax @spryoldlorax.bsky.social · 15d

Some amazing gay history. Listen up kids.

I'm watching that documentary "Before Stonewall" about gay history
pre-1969, and uncovered something which I think is interesting.

The documentary includes a brief clip of a 1954 televised newscast
about the rise of homosexuality. The host of the program interviewed
psychologists, a police officer, and one "known homosexual". The
"known homosexual" is 22 years old. He identifies himself as Curtis
White, which is a pseudonym; his name is actually Dale Olson.
So I tracked down the newscast. According to what I can find, Dale
Olson may have been the first gay man to appear openly on television
and defend his sexual orientation. He explains that there's nothing
wrong with him mentally and he's never been arrested. When asked
whether he'd take a cure if it existed, he says no. When asked whether
his family knows he's gay, he says that they didn't up until tonight, but
he guesses they're going to find out, and he'll probably be fired from
his job as well. So of course the host is like ... why are you doing this
interview then? and Dale Olson, cool as cucumber pie, says "I think
that this way I can be a little useful to someone besides myself."

1954. 22 years old. Balls of pure titanium.

Despite the pseudonym, Dale's boss did indeed recognize him from
the TV program, and he was promptly fired the next day. He wrote into
ONE magazine six months later to reassure readers that he had gotten
a new job at a higher salary.
Curious about what became of him, I looked into his life a little further.
It turns out that he ultimately became a very successful publicity
agent. He promoted the Rocky movies and Superman. Not only that,
but get this: Dale represented Rock Hudson, and he was the person
who convinced him to disclose that he had AIDS! He wrote the
statement Rock read. And as we know, Rock Hudson's disclosure had
a very significant effect on the national conversation about AIDS in the
U.S.

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Jaye F.R. Coates @jfrcoates.bsky.social · Jun 27

Trans book for trans affirming surgery!

Any sale for Dragon's Soul will help towards my surgery fund - my dates are in just over four months so I'm saving as much as possible! Please consider helping out by grabbing a copy.

www.tfpublishing.com.au/store/dragon...
www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9PBM56T

Cover art of Dragon's Soul by J.F.R. Coates, which features two dragonesses - one red and one blue, and a brown gryphon huddled together with a romantic look in their eyes.

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Zarya @skunk.zone · 19h

if there's anyone out there willing to help a little, please get in contact with me..it would be more appreciated than i can muster the energy to explain

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The Ghost Of Cohost. CoGhost. Gohosohssosost @ceresultra.bsky.social · 20h

Holy shit this blew up

Uh

Help a struggling trans woman out?

ko-fi.com/kdarc

Buy Andréa Mason a Coffee

Become a supporter of Andréa Mason today!

ko-fi.com

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Callie @isdagany.bsky.social · 20h

I think, one of the most liberating things about @korpspropaganda.bsky.social ‘s Korps universe, is how much freedom there is in what we can do in it.

We can write big bad supervillains/heroes, we can write character growth drama, or even just, “I had lunch with a supervillain at Ta-Korps Bell!” 💞

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Callie @isdagany.bsky.social · 1d

Hehehe… ❤️🥰❤️

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Callie @isdagany.bsky.social · 1d

My family in a nutshell. Although they do all kinds of gaslighting and mental gymnastics to justify their crap. Including comparing people like me (they don’t know I’m pan and genderfluid) to the far right because… *checks notes* we believe in self-defense when attacked.

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Callie @isdagany.bsky.social · 1d

Please support Caudle if you can!

He’s one of the sweetest people in the fandom, and his work saved my life when I was in a really, REALLY bad place. Wouldn’t be where I am now, mentally, if not for him. 💞💞💞

Caudle - Bookish Bat @caudlewag.bsky.social · 1d

O-on that note...since Paypal is back open and I've basically gone the Normal Person Equivalent of missing a week's paycheck.

Um...

ko-fi.com/caudle

There will probably be a fund goal here soon if you want your money to Go To Something, but meanwhile support is nice.

Art by ChuKazoo

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Caudle - Bookish Bat @caudlewag.bsky.social · 1d

O-on that note...since Paypal is back open and I've basically gone the Normal Person Equivalent of missing a week's paycheck.

Um...

ko-fi.com/caudle

There will probably be a fund goal here soon if you want your money to Go To Something, but meanwhile support is nice.

Art by ChuKazoo

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emily moonlight @threnody.bsky.social · 2d

hi, cis folks in california!

this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.

he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841

want to know what to say? next post! 🧵

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Caudle - Bookish Bat @caudlewag.bsky.social · 1d

JUST FOR THE SAKE OF VARIATION, I'm not really on any other social media site right now besides this one, and I should start putting my eggs in more baskets.

YOU CAN FOLLOW MY TELEGRAM CHANNEL HERE BY THE WAY: t.me/Caudlestuff

But...JUST IN CASE...other site suggestions? We feelin Pillowfort yet?

The Burnel Post

For updates on various Caudle Projects

t.me

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Callie @isdagany.bsky.social · 1d

*huuuuugs* Happy birthday, bud! 💞💞💞

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Callie @isdagany.bsky.social · 2d

Life can’t be a highway because cars and roads didn’t always exist.

Runa Fjord @runafjord.bsky.social · 2d

Abraham Lincoln never used a doorknob because they were invented after his death.

The Mary Rose Museum @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social · 2d

Dodos were thriving when the Mary Rose sank.

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Callie @isdagany.bsky.social · 2d

Don’t even get me started on how many people have pulled the “hey, it’s not scanning, so it’s free, right” joke on me when ringing up their items—in a completely non-ironic, thinking they’re the first to have said it, way.

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Callie @isdagany.bsky.social · 2d

Oh she’s GORGEOUS~ ❤️❤️😍❤️❤️

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Bleats⛧Sinodai ›»⧽⧼«‹ Conduit @bleatssinodai.bsky.social · 2d

🧡💛🤍🩷💜
Happy lesbiab day

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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 4d

GOOD NEWS! Researchers have developed a new mRNA vaccine that has been shown to suppress abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina, offering hope to MILLIONS of patients with age-related vision loss. The vaccine triggered strong antibody responses that REDUCED retinal damage by UP TO 85%.

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Callie @isdagany.bsky.social · 3d

I miss you and them too.

I wanna be in your presence again, feel that loving power taking over, owning me and keeping me safe as I fervently worship your gorgeous soles, knowing that I’m truly home. ;///;

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Callie @isdagany.bsky.social · 3d

Mmmmm~!!! ❤️❤️🥰❤️❤️

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