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Thomas Long

@rayosunlong.bsky.social

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Artist Dude Dad Dog Lover Fascist Foe Threader. Destroyer of Propaganda. Elon’s worst nightmare. Reformer. If it needs to be said… I’ll say it. Happily engaged to @lisaloe.bsky.social

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Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · Dec 15

Since my followers are growing, I’m reintroducing myself.

My main focus here is on Propaganda, Propaganda Delivery Networks, and Counter Propaganda (how we fight back 👊).

This is my thread of threads, which will remain pinned on my timeline for easy access and reference.

First, a primer:

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · Nov 24

🧵 I think it’s time for a little history lesson… about echo chambers and how they are used to control the people, specifically.

We simply need to look at Hitler’s regime, and in this case… it was as simple as a cheap radio. exhibitions.ushmm.org/propaganda/g...

German Radio: The People’s Receiver - State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda - United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

The Nazi’s propaganda ministry and the German radio industry heavily promoted the People’s Receiver. Not surprisingly, sales soared, as did radio listenership.

exhibitions.ushmm.org

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 1h

The people who run this camp should be indicted for criminal negligence and reckless endangerment.

The camp should be closed, confiscated, and turned into a memorial park.

The idea that they could simply reopen after this is utterly ridiculous.

What are we doing here?

Lisa Reyna Loe @lisaloe.bsky.social · 9h

Sorry, is there a question here?

27 children died.

Close the goddam camps if you can’t comply with safety measures.

This isn’t the first time flash flooding in this zone has killed campers, just the most well known with the highest death toll.

www.texastribune.org/2025/10/10/t...

Texas youth camps say cost of implementing new safety requirements will force them to close

During a Friday state hearing, parents of July 4 flood victims said camps should prioritize the safety even if costs are high.

www.texastribune.org

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 1h

Do you know what’s stupid… kid rock.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 12h

Kid Rock: Do you know what is stupid… these chicks running around on campuses with blue hair, five nose rings.

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 13h

Absolute fucking genius

youtu.be/KGnYw-OuCnI

Hey Ya! Charlie Brown Style

YouTube video by CommyOstrich

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 15h

And the timing of his current meltdown is due to the upcoming mars/jupiter/Saturn grand trine in about two weeks… this is a precursor to that larger energy next summer. We’ll probably see him crash out for the next few weeks, then regain some composure, then a slow steady slide into oblivion.

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 15h

Same. Interesting times. Rolling with it.

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 15h

It won’t matter at this point. I think he got some bad news at Walter Reed this morning… he’s now a man who thinks he’s a god, facing mortality. He’ll destroy everything.

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 15h

Already done. I’m a prepper.

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 15h

The grand sextile/trine… next July.

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 15h

Literally ten minutes after I posted this lol

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 15h

Actually, this is a fantastic idea… for protesters… Portland protesters have effectively made ICE look like idiots by doing this.

I think everyone should do it.

Anti-anti-antifa Possum🇺🇦 🐝 @luckypossum.bsky.social · 16h

We should all dress silly. Very silly.

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 16h

We’re at the point where trump will begin to really unravel quickly.

It will be incredible to watch, and extremely dangerous at the same time.

Prepare yourself, because you ain’t seen nothing yet.

The next 6-9 months will be lit… like on fire… like an inferno raging out of control.

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 18h

There are only a few reasons to do this… and they’re all bad.

Is trump trying to find an Air Force that he can use to bomb American cities?

That’s the question.

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 21h

Mark this seat as “flipped”. Mills is a badass, and she’s extraordinarily popular in Maine.

Blue Horizon @phds2.bsky.social · 21h

Breaking: Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican Sen. Susan Collins next year, Setting up a matchup between the parties’ best-known figures in a state where Democrats see a chance to gain a seat in their quest for the majority!

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 21h

I’m gonna just go out on a limb and say… putting 2 and 2 together… he’s too ill to meet with Xi.

“Semi annual physicals” aren’t normal… he saw the doctors this morning and got some bad news… and this screed is simply cover.

That’s my take.

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, and… the murder part.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Schiff: "If a president in secret can put names on a list and kill them, then there is no war power still retained by Congress, and there's no check on an executive who may drag us into another war."

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 1d

Well that’s one way to end a career.

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

California voter here 🤚🏽

Not cool. Judge Katie Porter for yourself, but all the whiteboards in the world don’t make up for losing your cool when the questions get uncomfortable.

Even worse, flipping out on your own support team. This isn’t sexist, it’s about staying level-headed under pressure…

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 2d

Just Pam Bondi assuring the president that they will definitely indiscriminately kill US citizens.

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 2d

My gosh. After the US bombed multiple boats in the middle of the ocean, murdering people on grounds that they were allegedly "carrying drugs," the US Attorney General says "Just like we did with cartels, we're going to take the same approach, President Trump, with Antifa."

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 2d

19 point swing.

justdeirdre.bsky.social @justdeirdre.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Democrats score a MAJOR surprise win and oust a Republican mayor in Alaska deep-red MAGA territory! Trump won by 10 points

Mayor David Pruhs, a Republican, 45% conceded the race to Democrat Mindy O'Neall, 54% after the election last night.

Reposted by Thomas Long

Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 2d

JUST IN: The Republican Mayor of Fairbanks, Alaska’s second biggest city, lost re-election last night to a Democrat.

Mayor David Pruhs is a conservative who fought protections for LGBTQ+ residents; he made comments this year drew condemnation this year from Alaska Natives. He lost to Mindy O'Neall.

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah I’m not sure the buzz is good.

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 3d

Tesla announces they are stripping down unwanted inventory that’s been sitting on a lot for a year, and selling them cheap, before they spontaneously combust.

www.usatoday.com/story/cars/n...

Tesla teases new affordable Model Y launch as investor buzz ignites

Tesla teased an October 7 event, in which investors and analysts anticipate a more affordable model to sustain sales momentum.

www.usatoday.com

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 3d

Tesla stops for no reason on I-4, gets crushed by semi.

When will they pull these death traps off the road?

www.wfla.com/news/florida...

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 4d

That’s a woman driving that vehicle btw. It’s not ICE.

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 4d

This video is a few months old. From what I understand she’s already on Broadway, in Heathers.

Bravo.

Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 4d

A star is born.

Introducing Erin Morton.

Trust. You aren’t prepared for this.

youtu.be/KsrN_jsDFOA

CCM Student Erin Morton's viral cover of Radiohead's "Creep" #CCMstars

YouTube video by College-Conservatory of Music University of Cincinnati