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Bethankit Hums

@tangibullah.bsky.social

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“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” ― Henry David Thoreau

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David Graeber Institute @davidgraeberinst.bsky.social · 6h

"The colonized is indebted to the colonizer for being colonized."

David Graeber speaks about the brutality of Debt in history.

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🇨🇦DUNK🇨🇦 (Proud Old White Hippie) @noofieninja.bsky.social · 6h

Rubio Softening him up before springing the news about who was awarded the Nobel Peace prize

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Bob @psychobob4q2.bsky.social · 2d

The DOJ can find a large gathering of Antifa at Arlington.

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 3m

"Dad, I'm going to some festivals but I don't have enough money. I need $300 asap."

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 21h

Walked into a Canadian Tire and no longer know what holiday season we’re celebrating anymore

Grim Reaper plays heavy metal guitar next to a display of Christmas trees

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 12m

"Look, can't you just buy something and get out of our store?"

Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 16m

One gets rainbows, the other gets the horn.

Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 17m

Honestly, it's crazy how easily the Nobel Committee is manipulated by The System. This woman is one step away from Trump, so they might as well have given it to him in the first place.

Harlow’s Musings @harlowsmusings.bsky.social · 1d

Winner/Loser

Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 19m

...and not to a Trump proxy.

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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 5h

This city councillor in Pickering, Ontario has now been suspended seven times. Here are the reasons why:

Lisa Robinson has a history of disruptive behaviour and associating with far-right media personalities

This City Councillor in Pickering, Ontario Has Now Been Suspended Seven Times. Here Are the Reasons Why.

Pickering city councillor Lisa Robinson has a history of disruptive behaviour and associating with far-right media personalities

pressprogress.ca

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 22m

"Jobs Jobs Jobs!"

See? The Market has spoken. 🙄

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Brian O @proudcanadaveteran.bsky.social · 6h

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 25m

I'm sure the US decided to overthrow Venezuela's government years ago. That's what all that baloney with Juan Guaidó was about.

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 28m

Man, where's Juan Guaidó when you need him?

Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 29m

It's almost like they gave the prize to Trump's representative in Venezuela. 🤔

Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 30m

Kind of like Obama, when you think about it... He used drones though, so that's ok.

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Nora Reed (they/them ze/hir) @nora.zone · 19h

cry havoc and let slip the frogs of war

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Ghouly Hoye 🇨🇦 👻 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 17h

**SIGH**

Will the world ever be civil again?

Council, mayoral candidates say they are dealing with growing incivility on the campaign trail

In the final stretch of the civic election campaign, some council candidates say they are dealing with incivility -- from the public, including incidents of racism, bigotry and sexist remarks.

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 35m

I can't help but think these two stories are inextricably entwined:

"54% of U.S. adults read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level, and 64% of our country’s fourth graders do not read proficiently."

www.thenationalliteracyinstitute.com/2024-2025-li...

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 40m

Oh man, that's so sad. 😀

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Lori McG. 🇨🇦 @lorimcg.bsky.social · 5h

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Double Your Impact for International Day of the Girl

Right now, every dollar you give to the Canadian Women’s Foundation will be matched by H&M. Here’s why your support matters. • In Grade six, 36% of girls say they feel confident. By Grade 10 that numb...

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 42m

They know he's senile, that's what makes him such a good tool.

PS. People made a big fuss about this in his first term, & it didn't have any effect.

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