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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 11h

I cannot get this post out of my head.

A skeet saying, “Your premise is that "larger" is a concept that can be objectively measured, and one whose referent is universally understood.
Those are false premises.”

It has three replies and five likes.

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Patricia Aas 🐢🏳️‍🌈 @patigallardo.bsky.social · 13h

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Help Me Leave

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 1d

I would turn a stadium (maybe the Cowboys stadium?) into a ball pit and then stage naval battles with inflatable boats crewed by elementary school aged children.

Admission to spectate would be free and it would be broadcast worldwide at the same time as the Super Bowl.

doctober @docseuss.bsky.social · 2d

lets say a wizard has cursed you with a lot of money. you are going to become permanently brain damaged simply by being in possession of so much money. the only way out of it is to spend a lot of money on something ridiculous and not at all useful

what would you buy to break the curse?

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Foone @foone.bsky.social · 1d

I've been bedridden for the last 10 months for medical reasons, and I'm still about 1000$ behind on being able to pay for my car and storage. I'm sorry to keep asking, but if you could send a couple dollars, it'd really help.

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 8d

What are your requirements? I've been using the same brother laser printer for almost 20 years.

lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 9d

Arrested Development but Succession.

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 15d

Incidentally, I learned the word quaestuary from Terry Pratchett last night.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16d

US comedians defend decision to play in Saudi Arabia: ‘They’re paying me enough to look the other way’

Usual supporters of free speech are under fire for signing on to Riyadh festival despite the government’s human rights abuses

www.theguardian.com

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Atrios @eschatonblog.com · 16d

chris, call your senator!

Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 16d

He's telling us what he's doing. Using the military to suppress protest. At some point the opposition needs to listen to him and adjust strategy.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16d

Trump: "The ones that are run by radical left Democrats -- what they've done to San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles. They're very unsafe places & we're gonna straighten them out one by one. This is gonna be a major part for some people in this room. That's a war too. It's war from within"

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 18d

I’m sure that little guy tried to eat bait 2x his size.

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 22d

Fair enough, I think the average layperson doesn’t realize how little value they get for their law enforcement dollar either.

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 22d

My understanding was it was to reallocate funds to things that were not police, which makes the name sound pretty accurate.

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 25d

I hope there’s video of your set. Some really incredible things were happening while you were performing. From where we were sitting there was a lightning show over your shoulder. And the flock of birds that flew over while you were singing about birds flying was…incredibly appropriate.

lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 25d

@abrahamalexander.bsky.social

Listening to you open for Trombone Shorty, you sound great

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 27d

Inside you there are two wolves

Is the mahna mahna muppets, they’re pink and furry with yellow O mouths. Their eyes are on top of their head and have long, luscious, lashes.

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 27d

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 27d

In a flask clinched in your butt cheeks, duh

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vanoreo @vanoreo.bsky.social · 28d

well the only people actually threatening them with meaningful consequences are the fascists

Eli Valley @elivalley.bsky.social · 28d

The largest owner of ABC affiliates will run a state-TV style Charlie Kirk Memorial instead of Kimmel this Friday and throughout the weekend:

Sinclair tweet:
Sinclair Says Kimmel Suspension is Not Enough, Calls on FCC and ABC to Take Additional Action

Sinclair’s ABC stations to Air Special in Remembrance of Charlie Kirk During Jimmy Kimmel Live! Friday Timeslot

Sinclair, the nation’s largest ABC affiliate group, objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel concerning the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

As discussed with ABC earlier today, Sinclair decided to indefinitely preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live beginning tonight. Following these discussions, ABC suspended production of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

“Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country,” said Vice Chairman Jason Smith. “We believe broadcasters have a responsibility to educate and elevate respectful, constructive dialogue in our communities. We appreciate FCC Chairman Carr’s remarks today, and this incident highlights the critical need for the FCC to take immediate regulatory action to address control held over local broadcasters by the big national networks.”

Sinclair’s ABC stations will air a special in remembrance of Charlie Kirk this Friday, during the Jimmy Kimmel Live! timeslot. The special will also air across all Sinclair stations this weekend. In addition, Sinclair is offering the special to all ABC affiliates across the country.

Sinclair will not lift the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on our stations until formal discussions are held with ABC regarding the network’s commitment to professionalism and accountability.
Sinclair also call upon Mr. Kimmel to issue a direct apology to the Kirk family. Furthermore, Sinclair asks Mr. Kimmel to make a meaningful personal donation to the Kirk Family and Turning Point USA.

Regardless of ABC’s plans for the future of the program, Sinclair intends not to return Jimmy Kimmel Live! to our air until we are confident that appropriate steps have been taken to uphold the standards expected of a national broadcast platform.
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Jorge A. Caballero, MD @datadrivenmd.social · 28d

I just canceled my Disney+ and Hulu subscription, and cited ABC's decision to censor @jimmykimmel.com as the reason. Will resubscribe when ABC's parent company shows that they are willing to resist Trump's fascist regime

#CancelDisney #CancelHulu

Disney+ cancellation success form. Reason for cancellation is Other, with text that reads, "ABC, which is owned by Disney, censored Jimmy Kimmel"

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 28d

Quit giving these companies that are rolling over for fascists your money, if you can. They mistakenly think they can avoid the administration, by capitulating Let them know they can’t avoid you. They act like it’s BAU because we spend like it’s BAU. Time to change that.

lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 28d

Those look amazing.

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · 29d

Nobody’s gonna see this but Kid Cudi

Mostly green lense flare across the right side. There’s is a man, Kid Cudi, centered in the picture holding a microphone in his right hand and the stand in his left. His shirt appears blue. The rest of the picture is a jumble of equipment and lights of different colors.

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · Sep 8

If that’s from a restaurant I desperately need to know which one.

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · Aug 31

It’s taken me a while to get through them because I don’t get a lot of free time to read. I mostly get between 10 minutes to however long it takes me to get my brain to shut up at night.

They’re preternaturally timely, to me.

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · Aug 29

We don’t need that because we’ve spent so much time fomenting stochastic terrorism.

Gabby Giffords, the Pelosis, the Hortmans, the Hoffmans, all show what happens when you fall afoul of the right wing hate machine.

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lrwrp @lrwrp.bsky.social · Aug 29

This is my guess. Tillis has spoken openly about the threats he’s received.

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