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Kristen Wixx

@kristenwixx.bsky.social

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Liberal Gen Xer ✦ Legendary Meme Bandit ✦ Lifelong Insomniac Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away and have their shoes. https://twittergamesblog.wordpress.com/

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Kristen Wixx @kristenwixx.bsky.social · Aug 30

Bluesky welcoming new arrivals from Twitter.

A man playing an accordion with two cats dancing in the foreground.

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Lawrie 🇨🇦🍁 @lawrie123.bsky.social · 7h

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T @mamafirefly.bsky.social · 8h

catfishing

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Uncle Duke @uncleduke1969.bsky.social · 8h

i’m sure it’s fine

Two strips of wide clear plastic tape hold down the internal surround of an airplane window.

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Cam Walker @walks30.bsky.social · 8h

Timeline cleanse

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Ducks Jumping on Trampoline!

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Kristen Wixx @kristenwixx.bsky.social · 8h

What a sweet face. 😍 I hope he feels better soon.

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Kristen Wixx @kristenwixx.bsky.social · 8h

I've seen a lot of talk about Mastodon lately. Why are some people going back there? What happened that made them change their minds about Bluesky?

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Kristen Wixx @kristenwixx.bsky.social · 8h

Your guess is as good as mine.

a fat man is wearing a blue and yellow striped shirt .

Alt: No idea!

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 12h

Developing: “RIFs have begun.” The White House budget office said mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

‘Substantial' firings of federal workers have started during shutdown, budget office says

The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues. Russ Voug...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 9h

Amazing what happens when you give the guy a plane

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 9h

BREAKING

The acting U.S. Attorney in Maryland is moving forward quickly to seek criminal charges against President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton.

A complaint or an indictment could come as early as next week.

Full Story: bit.ly/4o8DW4I

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Gwen Snyder is undead @gwensnyder.bsky.social · 13h

As a protest optics nerd love about the inflatables is how much they visually disrupt and pull focus from the fascist shock imagery Noem & Miller are trying to create.

So many of these photos now look like the world's silliest dance party, backgrounded by a bunch of guys in uniform looking awkward

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Kristen Wixx @kristenwixx.bsky.social · 12h

This is the way. More of this, please.

Skeet from Dr. Caitlin M. Green showing people in Portland wearing inflatable costumes. The text reads, "There are SO many more inflatable costumes tonight. Clearly, we have settled on a motif."

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 12h

Mike Johnson is now calling #NoKings a "hate America rally"

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Kristen Wixx @kristenwixx.bsky.social · 12h

Damn, I'm sorry. With so much bullshit in the news every day, I think this slipped under the radar. It's quite alarming.

Analysis: Why Trump’s pledge to defend Qatar is so extraordinary | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump has bestowed upon the nation of Qatar a remarkable security guarantee that could include coming to its defense militarily.

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Christine W @googlygirl.bsky.social · 12h

Hello Blueskiers! Please join me for a game of #Include3Words in 15 minutes from now!

I provide a verb, noun, and adjective. You try to come up with a creative post that includes them all. Why not give it a try?

Go to @calendargirlbot.bsky.social for more info on #HashtagGames!

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 12h

BREAKING: White House budget office says "substantial" firings of federal workers have started as the Trump administration exerts shutdown leverage.

Budget office says 'substantial' firings of federal workers have started in government shutdown

The White House budget office says that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 12h

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon will host a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility in Idaho.

Hegseth said the Trump administration signed an agreement to build the facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Elmore County, Idaho.

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 12h

Developing: A Tennessee explosives manufacturing plant blew up with "several people unaccounted for” and "some that are deceased," authorities said. The blast "encompassed one whole building,” she sheriff said.

Deadly explosion rocks Tennessee plant leaving 'several people unaccounted for'

First responders rushed to explosives manufacturer Accurate Energetic Systems. Officials are warning residents to steer clear of the area.

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Kristen Wixx @kristenwixx.bsky.social · 12h

Yup. Unbelievable, isn't it?

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Kristen Wixx @kristenwixx.bsky.social · 12h

We just want affordable groceries, healthcare, and rent.

A skeet from Aaron Rupar. The text reads, "Hegseth: 'I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho.'"

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Randy Bick @randybick.bsky.social · 13h

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Reminder to check in on yourself and others. Take time to breathe, laugh, enjoy nature, loved ones, and yes, get the hell off screens.