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Richard Swift

@swiftofopal.bsky.social

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Just seeking what passes for human interaction in these end times. Film geek, comic book dork, Star Trek nerd, horror movie dweeb.

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Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · Nov 7

“How was your day?”

Taylor, with Nova, approaching the exploded remains of the Statue of Liberty on a beach as the tide rolls in.

From Planet of the Apes (1968)

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Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 1m

Whoever is responsible for this should get one of them nobel peace prizes.

Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 1h

I’m sorry for your loss.

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Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 21h

Ultimate nepo baby who never knew there was a thing he’d have to earn on the merits.

Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 22h

Also, do we think Shatner also made them pay him for likeness rights on his horse that he rented to Paramount for use in Generations…?

Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 22h

Predict “guns out” Janeway to be their best seller

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Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 22h

Bludgeoning with a candlestick in the library?

Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 22h

2 slips and one strip on Jumja flavor.

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 23h

Now Trump is hoping to at least get a Daytime Nobel Peace Prize.

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Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 23h

Let me guess, first winner of the trump peace prize would be donald trump. Second winner… adolf hitler…?

Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 23h

I’m sure call democrats terrorists will help pass that budget.

Also, i think the people who hate america would be the ones refusing to release the epstein files.

Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 1d

This is my dance about how much transphobes suck.

Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 1d

a man wearing sunglasses , a vest and tie is standing in front of a crowd .

Alt: Shane MacGowan wearing sunglasses , a vest and tie is standing in front of a crowd .

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 1d

Listen to scientists and not sociopaths in public office. Get your annual COVID vaccine.

Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows

A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination

www.scientificamerican.com

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Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 1d

a woman with a big hairdo is singing and the words simply the best are above her

ALT: a woman with a big hairdo is singing and the words simply the best are above her

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Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 1d

a welcome to camp crystal lake sign hangs in the woods

ALT: a welcome to camp crystal lake sign hangs in the woods

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Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 1d

Chain em to a wall by the neck but leave them their ciggies and lighter. Enlightened era.

Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 1d

Bet the puppy bowl beats it

Richard Swift @swiftofopal.bsky.social · 1d

Make a phone call and smoke a cigarette I’d guess.

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AWaltzCP @awaltzcp.bsky.social · 1d

An explainer on how not retaining Pa. Supreme Court Justices could "lead to chaos in the short term and Republican control of the Supreme Court in the long term."

Pittsburgh City Paper @pghcitypaper.com · 2d

This election cycle, the stakes are higher, and big players are spending more money and drawing more eyes to get their preferred outcome. “It’s not your grandfather’s retention election."