PaprikaPink
@paprikapink.bsky.social
Inscrutable melange of compassion and what were we talking about
I live on the Oregon coast now
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Profile image: photo of a colored sketch of the skull of a jolly pink lady by @[email protected]
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PaprikaPink
@paprikapink.bsky.social
· Jan 27
My phone is an aquarium and I'm just a plecostomus sucking up dopamine
If only I could learn to control my powers. Predicting which plot of an 8 year old TV series I'll happen to tune into does not seem as useful as predicting could be
Woke up this morning to the vivid dream described in the thread below. Tonight, as usual, I'm watching old Murdoch's Mysteries. Turns out this episode (S12E6) is about outerspace creatures that look like humans taking over Toronto! It's freaking me out! That's too much clairvoyance or whatever!
Long complicated dream that Earth was suddenly overtaken by spaceships that looked like jellyfish. Aliens that looked just like people rounded up all the humans and took care of us. I was very preoccupied with not getting separated from my sister who only cared about being with her friends
November 11, 2025 at 5:50 AM
If only I could learn to control my powers. Predicting which plot of an 8 year old TV series I'll happen to tune into does not seem as useful as predicting could be
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We’re watching Joyce Carol Oates slowly torture a Boer to death in real-time
November 11, 2025 at 5:38 AM
We’re watching Joyce Carol Oates slowly torture a Boer to death in real-time
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This is my Chinese cave gecko. It caves less than the Democrats.
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 AM
This is my Chinese cave gecko. It caves less than the Democrats.
Woke up this morning to the vivid dream described in the thread below. Tonight, as usual, I'm watching old Murdoch's Mysteries. Turns out this episode (S12E6) is about outerspace creatures that look like humans taking over Toronto! It's freaking me out! That's too much clairvoyance or whatever!
Long complicated dream that Earth was suddenly overtaken by spaceships that looked like jellyfish. Aliens that looked just like people rounded up all the humans and took care of us. I was very preoccupied with not getting separated from my sister who only cared about being with her friends
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Woke up this morning to the vivid dream described in the thread below. Tonight, as usual, I'm watching old Murdoch's Mysteries. Turns out this episode (S12E6) is about outerspace creatures that look like humans taking over Toronto! It's freaking me out! That's too much clairvoyance or whatever!
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Update: this is no longer included in the final funding deal. I'm going to keep fighting to lower premiums and ensure Republicans can’t get away with a backdoor national abortion ban.
Senate update: Republicans are now trying to sneak a backdoor national abortion ban into their government funding bill. Republicans will stop at nothing to control women's health care decisions.
November 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Update: this is no longer included in the final funding deal. I'm going to keep fighting to lower premiums and ensure Republicans can’t get away with a backdoor national abortion ban.
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no quote about the US political system has ever gone harder than this one
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
no quote about the US political system has ever gone harder than this one
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Heyo! I have just arrived in front of Zellerbach Hall at the University of California, #Berkeley where hundreds of people have gathered to protest Turning Point USA's final your stop tonight.
An arrest of some sort is happening it appears. No idea why. The crowd is irate.
An arrest of some sort is happening it appears. No idea why. The crowd is irate.
November 11, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Heyo! I have just arrived in front of Zellerbach Hall at the University of California, #Berkeley where hundreds of people have gathered to protest Turning Point USA's final your stop tonight.
An arrest of some sort is happening it appears. No idea why. The crowd is irate.
An arrest of some sort is happening it appears. No idea why. The crowd is irate.
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After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
Democratic leaders have failed us again. It's time to get new leaders.
After yet another capitulation by Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats, it's clear we need new leadership capable of mounting a serious opposition to Trump's authoritarian regime. We're launching our la...
www.indivisible2026.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
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The absolute fuck???
Look at this new outrage. To open govt, we're retroactively letting 8 Senators sue for $500K each over having had their J6 phone toll records looked at. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Spending Bill Would Pave Way for Senators to Sue Over Phone Searches
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The absolute fuck???
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Remember that little boy who cried uncontrollably because he wanted A’ja Wilson to come to his house??? He got to MEET her and I cannot deal… 🥹😭❤️ #WNBA
November 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Remember that little boy who cried uncontrollably because he wanted A’ja Wilson to come to his house??? He got to MEET her and I cannot deal… 🥹😭❤️ #WNBA
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so, today I got the surgery center where I got my deviated septum fixed to send me an itemized bill so I could submit to my FSA for reimbursement
my out of pocket cost: $473
what my insurance paid: $4258
what they tried to charge my insurance (not a misprint): $173692
my out of pocket cost: $473
what my insurance paid: $4258
what they tried to charge my insurance (not a misprint): $173692
I was at an event yesterday where Rand Paul spoke via video and talked about how great it was to send ACA money "directly to the people" so that they could work collectively to get better deals on health care.
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
so, today I got the surgery center where I got my deviated septum fixed to send me an itemized bill so I could submit to my FSA for reimbursement
my out of pocket cost: $473
what my insurance paid: $4258
what they tried to charge my insurance (not a misprint): $173692
my out of pocket cost: $473
what my insurance paid: $4258
what they tried to charge my insurance (not a misprint): $173692
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Reminds me of this brilliant spot for the Oregon lottery from like 20 years ago
November 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Reminds me of this brilliant spot for the Oregon lottery from like 20 years ago
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"On the eve of Veterans Day, we should also remember the fact that over 1 million veterans actually participate in SNAP." - Crystal Fitzsimmons, Food Research and Action Center
November 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"On the eve of Veterans Day, we should also remember the fact that over 1 million veterans actually participate in SNAP." - Crystal Fitzsimmons, Food Research and Action Center
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Update: In 3 recent editorials, WaPo failed to disclose owner Jeff Bezos's interest in the matter under discussion.
WaPo added one disclosure after @bgrueskin.bsky.social called it out.
Two weeks after my story, the other two editorials still have none. And the paper still won't say why
WaPo added one disclosure after @bgrueskin.bsky.social called it out.
Two weeks after my story, the other two editorials still have none. And the paper still won't say why
'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties
Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.
www.npr.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Update: In 3 recent editorials, WaPo failed to disclose owner Jeff Bezos's interest in the matter under discussion.
WaPo added one disclosure after @bgrueskin.bsky.social called it out.
Two weeks after my story, the other two editorials still have none. And the paper still won't say why
WaPo added one disclosure after @bgrueskin.bsky.social called it out.
Two weeks after my story, the other two editorials still have none. And the paper still won't say why
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I know this is an obvious and old point, but it still shocks me how quickly the culture of the GOP has come to defined by the absurd personality type of the "toad-licking, ass kissing alpha." Amazing that they've built an audience that finds such deportment appealing, rather than disqualifying.
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I know this is an obvious and old point, but it still shocks me how quickly the culture of the GOP has come to defined by the absurd personality type of the "toad-licking, ass kissing alpha." Amazing that they've built an audience that finds such deportment appealing, rather than disqualifying.
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"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
Indivisible Launches its Largest Primary Program in Response to Senate Democrats Surrendering on the Shutdown Vote
indivisible.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
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As promised:
I salute moderate Democrats who bravely caved in government shutdown fight | Opinion
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
I salute moderate Democrats who bravely caved in government shutdown fight | Opinion
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
I salute moderate Democrats who bravely caved in government shutdown fight | Opinion
I had just finished wiring money to a Nigerian prince when I heard centrist Democrats in the U.S. Senate caved to the GOP on the government shutdown.
www.usatoday.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
As promised:
I salute moderate Democrats who bravely caved in government shutdown fight | Opinion
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
I salute moderate Democrats who bravely caved in government shutdown fight | Opinion
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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Highlights from Bianca Guerrero’s speech at the Boot Elon rally. Bianca is a member of the Far-East Austin Community Development Corporation. Her group is organizing families who are directly harmed by Tesla’s corporate mismanagement in Hornsby Bend & Austin’s Colony.
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Highlights from Bianca Guerrero’s speech at the Boot Elon rally. Bianca is a member of the Far-East Austin Community Development Corporation. Her group is organizing families who are directly harmed by Tesla’s corporate mismanagement in Hornsby Bend & Austin’s Colony.
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Oh, and also 2010 through 2025.
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Oh, and also 2010 through 2025.
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Meet my newest creation: Jasper the Festive Moth of Doom! I designed, hand-sewed, and hand-embroidered him. Jasper fervently believes that just because he's a moth of doom doesn't mean that he can't also be a fun and celebratory fellow.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
November 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Meet my newest creation: Jasper the Festive Moth of Doom! I designed, hand-sewed, and hand-embroidered him. Jasper fervently believes that just because he's a moth of doom doesn't mean that he can't also be a fun and celebratory fellow.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
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joyce carol oates and menswear guy should tape a special together
November 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
joyce carol oates and menswear guy should tape a special together
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"Like an ancient cyborg culling through the ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet (twitter, derogatory), Joyce Carol Oates recently fired her full-power death ray at aspiring trillionaire Elon Musk."
For anyone who missed her post
Elon Musk gets roasted on his own platform by Joyce Carol Oates.
Like an ancient cyborg culling through the ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet (twitter, derogatory), Joyce Carol Oates recently fired her full-power death ray at aspiring trillionaire Elon Musk, wh…
lithub.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
"Like an ancient cyborg culling through the ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet (twitter, derogatory), Joyce Carol Oates recently fired her full-power death ray at aspiring trillionaire Elon Musk."
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I've said it before, and I will say it again.
We need courageous leaders that put working families at the center of all they do.
8 democrats caving to empty promises is an indefensible leadership failure
For the sake of our country, Schumer needs to resign.
We need courageous leaders that put working families at the center of all they do.
8 democrats caving to empty promises is an indefensible leadership failure
For the sake of our country, Schumer needs to resign.
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I've said it before, and I will say it again.
We need courageous leaders that put working families at the center of all they do.
8 democrats caving to empty promises is an indefensible leadership failure
For the sake of our country, Schumer needs to resign.
We need courageous leaders that put working families at the center of all they do.
8 democrats caving to empty promises is an indefensible leadership failure
For the sake of our country, Schumer needs to resign.
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#Copper has been holding on to an 8% lead most of the match. It’s a lot, but #Molybdenite could catch up.
What topics should we cover in the #OreCup victory post?
What topics should we cover in the #OreCup victory post?
#OreCup finals are between a pair of bewitching ore minerals that glitter and gleam. But only one can have your vote.
Will it be native copper or molybdenite? You’re running out of time to choose!
Vote:
Will it be native copper or molybdenite? You’re running out of time to choose!
Vote:
Vote in Ore Cup FINALS — Mineral Cup & Ore Cup
Pick the Ore Mineral of the Year! Voting for Copper vs Molybdenite will remain open for 48 hours. Credit: David M. Maietta and Harold Moritz
www.mineralcup.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#Copper has been holding on to an 8% lead most of the match. It’s a lot, but #Molybdenite could catch up.
What topics should we cover in the #OreCup victory post?
What topics should we cover in the #OreCup victory post?
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Imagine going to extra school for learning all the laws real good and then they stop using them. Hilarious.
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Imagine going to extra school for learning all the laws real good and then they stop using them. Hilarious.