Nat is in the valley of the shadow of death
@natlaowai.bsky.social
Originally from greater Los Angeles, lived in China 15 years, now in the San Joaquin Valley. White grey ace cishet, he/him. Religion, politics, depression, classical music.
Pinned
The reason only Pharisees survived is that other groups like the Sadducees were deeply attached to the Temple, which the Romans (same schmucks who killed Jesus) destroyed. It was the Pharisees who had the attachment to the Torah, something the Romans did not destroy.
Dear Christians:
If you need help avoiding antisemitism, a great rule of thumb is BLAME THE ROMANS. This ought in theory to be something that you can instinctively do, since they flippin' killed your Saviour. And it's remarkably often correct.
If you need help avoiding antisemitism, a great rule of thumb is BLAME THE ROMANS. This ought in theory to be something that you can instinctively do, since they flippin' killed your Saviour. And it's remarkably often correct.
Just called my GOP representative to express my support. If you have one of those too, this’d be a great time to let them know what you think!
The bipartisan petition to force a vote on extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits now has enough signatures.
Mike Johnson must bring this to the House floor immediately. Congress should not leave for a holiday break until we vote to protect healthcare for 25 million Americans.
Mike Johnson must bring this to the House floor immediately. Congress should not leave for a holiday break until we vote to protect healthcare for 25 million Americans.
December 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Just called my GOP representative to express my support. If you have one of those too, this’d be a great time to let them know what you think!
Dems in disarray
BREAKING:
Frustrated GOP moderates join Democrats to force Obamacare extension vote
4 House Republicans joined Democrats on discharge petition to force a House vote on 3-year extension of enhanced ACA tax credits, sharp rebuke to Speaker Johnson, other GOP leaders
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Frustrated GOP moderates join Democrats to force Obamacare extension vote
4 House Republicans joined Democrats on discharge petition to force a House vote on 3-year extension of enhanced ACA tax credits, sharp rebuke to Speaker Johnson, other GOP leaders
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Frustrated GOP moderates join Democrats to force Obamacare extension vote
Fitzpatrick said "it is House leadership themselves that have forced this outcome."
www.politico.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Dems in disarray
Trade wars. Blockades. It’s like, is he trying to make The Phantom Menace actually relevant?
Trump: "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled ... It will only get bigger, and the shock to them will be like nothing they have ever seen before — Until such time as they return to the USA all of the Oil, Land, and other Assets that they previously stole from us."
December 17, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Trade wars. Blockades. It’s like, is he trying to make The Phantom Menace actually relevant?
An NES
Grandparents
Faith in Jesus
Grandparents
Faith in Jesus
A shitty after school job.
20/20 vision.
A cat named Alex.
20/20 vision.
A cat named Alex.
December 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
An NES
Grandparents
Faith in Jesus
Grandparents
Faith in Jesus
But hey, at least it became a meme.
Bari Weiss’ much-hyped CBS News town hall with Erika Kirk was a massive ratings flop
Bari Weiss’ much-hyped CBS News town hall with Erika Kirk was a massive ratings flop
www.independent.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 10:21 PM
But hey, at least it became a meme.
I’m lender-critical. And borrower-critical too, because I am Polonius.
I'm render critical. Spell out the categories of things belonging and not belonging to Caesar, you coward!
I’m Ender-critical. Orson Scott Card is a lousy writer.
December 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I’m lender-critical. And borrower-critical too, because I am Polonius.
Suggestion: Talk about Rob Reiner more.
JUST IN: Donald Trump says he will address the nation at 9 PM ET on December 17
December 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Suggestion: Talk about Rob Reiner more.
I’m Goron critical. Or at least I just like Zoras more.
I'm grammar critical. words hard good do
im gangrene critical. please you have to chop off my leg
December 16, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I’m Goron critical. Or at least I just like Zoras more.
Like Pagliacci did this way before Stephen King.
i stumbled on this looking for something yesterday and i have not stopped laughing
December 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Like Pagliacci did this way before Stephen King.
Are samosas a possible Hanukkah food? I’m cooking some for tomorrow’s work potluck and noticing the coincidence that I’m frying stuff in oil on the first night of Hanukkah.
December 15, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Are samosas a possible Hanukkah food? I’m cooking some for tomorrow’s work potluck and noticing the coincidence that I’m frying stuff in oil on the first night of Hanukkah.
What I wouldn’t give for Circles right now.
December 15, 2025 at 1:04 AM
What I wouldn’t give for Circles right now.
Carlo, il sommo imperatore
Non è più che muta polve
Non è più che muta polve
December 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Carlo, il sommo imperatore
Non è più che muta polve
Non è più che muta polve
KYOAMI: Are there no gods... no Buddha? If you exist, hear me. You are mischievous and cruel! Are you so bored up there you must crush us like ants? Is it such fun to see men weep?
December 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
KYOAMI: Are there no gods... no Buddha? If you exist, hear me. You are mischievous and cruel! Are you so bored up there you must crush us like ants? Is it such fun to see men weep?
My 11-year-old asked me questions about the Nazis yesterday. One of them was why the Nazis hated Jews.
December 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
My 11-year-old asked me questions about the Nazis yesterday. One of them was why the Nazis hated Jews.
When people say “the people in Gaza deserve it because Hamas”, that is grotesque and appalling. When people say “the victims at Bondi Beach deserved it because Israel”, that is grotesque and appalling for the same reason.
Antisemitism is bad, full stop, and antisemitic violence is a crime against humanity, full stop. If you feel the need to “but Israel” that, you’re being a piece of shit.
December 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
When people say “the people in Gaza deserve it because Hamas”, that is grotesque and appalling. When people say “the victims at Bondi Beach deserved it because Israel”, that is grotesque and appalling for the same reason.
Antisemitism is bad, full stop, and antisemitic violence is a crime against humanity, full stop. If you feel the need to “but Israel” that, you’re being a piece of shit.
December 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Antisemitism is bad, full stop, and antisemitic violence is a crime against humanity, full stop. If you feel the need to “but Israel” that, you’re being a piece of shit.
Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds.
December 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds.
Broken dishwasher, awesome.
December 14, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Broken dishwasher, awesome.
Reposted by Nat is in the valley of the shadow of death
This is the choice that those with power have made—
This is the life they want for our children and us.
It will continue until we change who is in power or how power functions here.
This is the life they want for our children and us.
It will continue until we change who is in power or how power functions here.
so far tonight msnbc has interviewed two students from brown university that are also survivors of separate high school shootings.
insanity.
insanity.
December 14, 2025 at 3:18 AM
This is the choice that those with power have made—
This is the life they want for our children and us.
It will continue until we change who is in power or how power functions here.
This is the life they want for our children and us.
It will continue until we change who is in power or how power functions here.
Pennywise singing "Vesti la giubba" is this a thing
December 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Pennywise singing "Vesti la giubba" is this a thing
Un ballo in maschera by Verdi really slaps a lot more than anyone would think with how much less it gets performed than Aida or Rigoletto.
December 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Un ballo in maschera by Verdi really slaps a lot more than anyone would think with how much less it gets performed than Aida or Rigoletto.
Remember, you are not a woman if you have had a hysterectomy. I don't make the rules, rich Doge of Venice does.
December 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Remember, you are not a woman if you have had a hysterectomy. I don't make the rules, rich Doge of Venice does.
London Derrière
December 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
London Derrière
TFW you realize all your “the world is ending thoughts” are a vain attempt at self-soothing with the thought that it will be over soon.
December 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
TFW you realize all your “the world is ending thoughts” are a vain attempt at self-soothing with the thought that it will be over soon.
Am I even a man? Ha ha!
I am a clown.
Laugh, clown!
Laugh at the grief that poisons your heart!
I am a clown.
Laugh, clown!
Laugh at the grief that poisons your heart!
December 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Am I even a man? Ha ha!
I am a clown.
Laugh, clown!
Laugh at the grief that poisons your heart!
I am a clown.
Laugh, clown!
Laugh at the grief that poisons your heart!