Matthew Blanchette
@mattpb.bsky.social
He/him. Physically disabled. Canadian-American; fond of rye toast, when he can get it. Dreams a little.
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Matthew Blanchette
@mattpb.bsky.social
· Nov 29
Slowly going crazy because I've got no idea how to access the OneDrive account that automatically backed up files from my Desktop on my now-dead old laptop because I
1.) don't remember which Microsoft account it connects to
2.) can't get the one-time code to route to the e-mail I use
Help?!? :-(
1.) don't remember which Microsoft account it connects to
2.) can't get the one-time code to route to the e-mail I use
Help?!? :-(
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So. In the middle of talking with you about this. And reading other people's comments about bernie sanders? The back of my skull started stirring. lol When that happens? Very often it's because way back in my brain i randomly remember something. And sometimes? That something is has validity. lol
February 2, 2026 at 12:34 PM
So. In the middle of talking with you about this. And reading other people's comments about bernie sanders? The back of my skull started stirring. lol When that happens? Very often it's because way back in my brain i randomly remember something. And sometimes? That something is has validity. lol
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It’s so true.
They are unserious people because they never have a detailed plan on how to rebuild after destroying society. Well, except for P2025🙃and I guess that wasn’t frightening & concrete enough to vote for Harris/Walz.
They are unserious people because they never have a detailed plan on how to rebuild after destroying society. Well, except for P2025🙃and I guess that wasn’t frightening & concrete enough to vote for Harris/Walz.
February 2, 2026 at 12:28 PM
It’s so true.
They are unserious people because they never have a detailed plan on how to rebuild after destroying society. Well, except for P2025🙃and I guess that wasn’t frightening & concrete enough to vote for Harris/Walz.
They are unserious people because they never have a detailed plan on how to rebuild after destroying society. Well, except for P2025🙃and I guess that wasn’t frightening & concrete enough to vote for Harris/Walz.
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Yup. It's wild how libertarians, leftists/progressives/uncommitted, green party people, anarchists, communists and republicans/conservatives are just...the exact same people. With all of them spewing from the dome without having actually looked at anything.
February 2, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Yup. It's wild how libertarians, leftists/progressives/uncommitted, green party people, anarchists, communists and republicans/conservatives are just...the exact same people. With all of them spewing from the dome without having actually looked at anything.
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The last sentence made it clear to me where her frame of mind is…where she says she is an anarchist. When I re-read her message knowing that she is an anarchist, I understood why she was struggling to land on some sort of philosophy, some sort of strategy forward.
February 2, 2026 at 12:15 PM
The last sentence made it clear to me where her frame of mind is…where she says she is an anarchist. When I re-read her message knowing that she is an anarchist, I understood why she was struggling to land on some sort of philosophy, some sort of strategy forward.
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You know what. I don't even need to finish this one. lol I mean the whole calling democrats the status quo when white conservatives have run america for most of it's existence is pretty clear along with everything else. So i'mma stop. (End)
February 2, 2026 at 12:05 PM
You know what. I don't even need to finish this one. lol I mean the whole calling democrats the status quo when white conservatives have run america for most of it's existence is pretty clear along with everything else. So i'mma stop. (End)
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As in. "No, I didn't say elections don't change anything. I said "REAL change doesn't happen in the voting booth." Had white americans voted along with the anti-status quo people. We wouldn't be here to begin with. (9)
February 2, 2026 at 12:03 PM
As in. "No, I didn't say elections don't change anything. I said "REAL change doesn't happen in the voting booth." Had white americans voted along with the anti-status quo people. We wouldn't be here to begin with. (9)
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It's pretty clear for everyone at this point who trump and white conservatives are. "Revolution doesn't only come from fighting authoritarianism" I don't think there even can be a better description of them than that word. Authoritarianism. And yet. We go back to the other comment. (8)
February 2, 2026 at 12:02 PM
It's pretty clear for everyone at this point who trump and white conservatives are. "Revolution doesn't only come from fighting authoritarianism" I don't think there even can be a better description of them than that word. Authoritarianism. And yet. We go back to the other comment. (8)
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How exactly. Can we define real change NOT happening in the voting both. When we can very clearly see said change...after it happened in the voting booth? (7) www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Trump says white people being treated ‘very badly’ due to civil rights protections
Trump’s remarks follow his administration’s rapid dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion offices
www.independent.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 11:58 AM
How exactly. Can we define real change NOT happening in the voting both. When we can very clearly see said change...after it happened in the voting booth? (7) www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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"The revolution will not be televised" What this generally means? Revolution is rarely if ever the popular thing. Meaning the majority of a country...blah blah blah. Then we get to..."No, I didn't say elections don't change anything. I said "REAL change doesn't happen in the voting booth." (6)
February 2, 2026 at 11:57 AM
"The revolution will not be televised" What this generally means? Revolution is rarely if ever the popular thing. Meaning the majority of a country...blah blah blah. Then we get to..."No, I didn't say elections don't change anything. I said "REAL change doesn't happen in the voting booth." (6)
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Status quo? In america? For generations now. Has meant...racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, etc. It has been america's reality this entire time. With only categories of people again...having say in how things go. (5)
February 2, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Status quo? In america? For generations now. Has meant...racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, etc. It has been america's reality this entire time. With only categories of people again...having say in how things go. (5)
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Loosely speaking though. It's when a government doesn't listen to it's people. And when it comes to black people? In a majority white country? Those definitions apply categorically more. Over the entire lifespan of america's history? Minority groups in general haven't had say in how things go. (4)
February 2, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Loosely speaking though. It's when a government doesn't listen to it's people. And when it comes to black people? In a majority white country? Those definitions apply categorically more. Over the entire lifespan of america's history? Minority groups in general haven't had say in how things go. (4)
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Authoritarianism as a term? I just looked again. Can be defined differently depending on where you look. (3)
February 2, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Authoritarianism as a term? I just looked again. Can be defined differently depending on where you look. (3)
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After that? The status quo as a term...is then used 3 DIFFERENT times. The way this is worded? It is implied that somehow. There's a difference between authoritarianism and the status quo. Keep in mind. We're talking america here. American politics. (2)
February 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM
After that? The status quo as a term...is then used 3 DIFFERENT times. The way this is worded? It is implied that somehow. There's a difference between authoritarianism and the status quo. Keep in mind. We're talking america here. American politics. (2)
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I'm sensing EXTREMELY large and consistent problems in white people defining things. So here are my thoughts. The first line to catch my eye? "Revolution doesn't only come from fighting authoritarianism" You'll find out EXACTLY why that's so problematic in a bit. (1)
February 2, 2026 at 11:45 AM
I'm sensing EXTREMELY large and consistent problems in white people defining things. So here are my thoughts. The first line to catch my eye? "Revolution doesn't only come from fighting authoritarianism" You'll find out EXACTLY why that's so problematic in a bit. (1)
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Coded culling is brand ID for these fucks.
February 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Coded culling is brand ID for these fucks.
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If she loses the primary, it means Dem voters she tried to sway weren't impressed by whatever it is you find "fun, bold, and unapologetic." Your personal excitement sounds like it's very important to you, but why would you think anyone else cares?
February 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
If she loses the primary, it means Dem voters she tried to sway weren't impressed by whatever it is you find "fun, bold, and unapologetic." Your personal excitement sounds like it's very important to you, but why would you think anyone else cares?
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You very clearly said that even if she loses, her campaign style and staff should be adopted by Dems everywhere. Why? Because you, personally, find it exciting.
What I'm asking is, "Who cares if someone finds a losing campaign exciting?" If she loses, her approach was bad. It shouldn't be repeated.
What I'm asking is, "Who cares if someone finds a losing campaign exciting?" If she loses, her approach was bad. It shouldn't be repeated.
February 13, 2026 at 5:35 PM
You very clearly said that even if she loses, her campaign style and staff should be adopted by Dems everywhere. Why? Because you, personally, find it exciting.
What I'm asking is, "Who cares if someone finds a losing campaign exciting?" If she loses, her approach was bad. It shouldn't be repeated.
What I'm asking is, "Who cares if someone finds a losing campaign exciting?" If she loses, her approach was bad. It shouldn't be repeated.
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There were slave catchers among police forces. But not all police forces were slave catchers. For me, you are condensing societal racism too far down.
February 13, 2026 at 5:46 PM
There were slave catchers among police forces. But not all police forces were slave catchers. For me, you are condensing societal racism too far down.
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The lack of nuance here is killing me. Sure, slave catching forces were part of American police history, but not the entirety of it. And while I'd agree there's an inherently racist power structure involved, that's because the society as a whole was racist.
February 12, 2026 at 9:17 PM
The lack of nuance here is killing me. Sure, slave catching forces were part of American police history, but not the entirety of it. And while I'd agree there's an inherently racist power structure involved, that's because the society as a whole was racist.
All my thoughts with Tumbler Ridge, right now. :-(
February 13, 2026 at 5:48 PM
All my thoughts with Tumbler Ridge, right now. :-(
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I am, unfortunately, starting to be sold on the value of having George Conway in the House.
February 13, 2026 at 3:43 PM
I am, unfortunately, starting to be sold on the value of having George Conway in the House.
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Exactly. One can criticize J Street but they are very much not AIPAC.
February 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Exactly. One can criticize J Street but they are very much not AIPAC.
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I think the claims of antisemitism come from the fact that AIPAC Tracker, who ostensibly track AIPAC, are mad at Ossoff for associating with Jewish groups that *are not AIPAC*. Claiming that all Jewish organizations are exactly alike just because they are Jewish is 100% antisemitism.
February 12, 2026 at 4:55 PM
I think the claims of antisemitism come from the fact that AIPAC Tracker, who ostensibly track AIPAC, are mad at Ossoff for associating with Jewish groups that *are not AIPAC*. Claiming that all Jewish organizations are exactly alike just because they are Jewish is 100% antisemitism.
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If you think J Street & AIPAC belong in the same bucket you’re more ignorant than I imagined.
J Street developed specifically in opposition to AIPAC’s policies.
All “pro-Israel” is not the same except for minds stuck in all-or-nothing 12yo reasoning. 🤷🏻♂️
Effing ridiculous
J Street developed specifically in opposition to AIPAC’s policies.
All “pro-Israel” is not the same except for minds stuck in all-or-nothing 12yo reasoning. 🤷🏻♂️
Effing ridiculous
February 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
If you think J Street & AIPAC belong in the same bucket you’re more ignorant than I imagined.
J Street developed specifically in opposition to AIPAC’s policies.
All “pro-Israel” is not the same except for minds stuck in all-or-nothing 12yo reasoning. 🤷🏻♂️
Effing ridiculous
J Street developed specifically in opposition to AIPAC’s policies.
All “pro-Israel” is not the same except for minds stuck in all-or-nothing 12yo reasoning. 🤷🏻♂️
Effing ridiculous
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No. What needs to be cleaned up is you not knowing it’s a matter of public record and if you gave a shit you would’ve looked it up and found Kamala received ZERO from AIPAC and was not endorsed by them either.
Good to know you don’t actually care and just like saying AIPAC for likes on BSky. 👍
Good to know you don’t actually care and just like saying AIPAC for likes on BSky. 👍
February 12, 2026 at 5:34 PM
No. What needs to be cleaned up is you not knowing it’s a matter of public record and if you gave a shit you would’ve looked it up and found Kamala received ZERO from AIPAC and was not endorsed by them either.
Good to know you don’t actually care and just like saying AIPAC for likes on BSky. 👍
Good to know you don’t actually care and just like saying AIPAC for likes on BSky. 👍