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spooky tim dewey @tjdfotographist.bsky.social · 2d

If I were a DC reporter, I’d consider maybe pressing Johnson on how he reconciles these two statements.

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Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, l'm a very patient guy, but l've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ..."

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Mike Johnson: "People have got to stop framing simple policy disagreements in terms of existential threats to our democracy. You can't call the other side fascists and enemies of the state and not understand that there are some deranged people in our society who will take that as cues to act."

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 3d

You must defer to the president’s determination that there is an armed rebellion in Chicago, argues the govt’s lawyer.

That’s the Trump admin’s stance on everything. When the law doesn’t allow it, lie about the facts until it’s something that would be legal, then insist others live inside the lie.

Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 3d

Perry: DOJ's definition of rebellion would mean that
"literally all nonviolent protest” could be considered evidence of rebellion. Is that your argument?
Hamilton: The president has determined there is a danger of a rebellion, and you must defer to that finding

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Charlotte Crist @touchesky.bsky.social · 3d

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Chris 🎃 DevPods.gg gamedev community @chrisdeleon.bsky.social · 3d

Portland protestor frog costume: What are you trying to tell me? That I can dodge pepper balls?

Morpheus from Matrix movie: No, Frog. I'm trying to tell you that when you're ready, you won't have to.

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Joseph Knoop @josephknoop.bsky.social · 4d

Extra funny when you think about how Sinners, which features Michael B. Jordan gunning down Klansmen in broad daylight in slow-mo, is the 10th highest-grossing R-rated film of all time - higher than The Hangover, 300, Logan, John Wick 4, etc....

Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · 4d

SCOOP: Last year, Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction. Was to feature a Black Assassin who, among other things, fought the rise of the Klan

Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke

www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...

Scoop: Ubisoft cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year

Company leadership deemed the project too controversial for the moment, sources tell Game File

www.gamefile.news

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 3d

As a reminder, when Jack Posobiec was in the US Navy, they assessed his full capabilities and concluded that he was best suited to collecting samples for urinalysis

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 4d

Incredible.

Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 4d

The Speaker of the House has firm views that Bad Bunny is a terrible pick for singing at the Super Bowl, but hasn't had time to watch the President's speech to our military leadership or form an opinion whether furloughed federal workers should be paid or Illinois' governor should be thrown in jail.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

NN: Dems say you won't swear in Grijalva bc you don't want her vote on Epstein

JOHNSON: No. It's scheduling

NN: But there have been Rs sworn in during pro forma sessions

MJ: Only reason was bc they flew in their family

NN: So if she flies in her family you'd do it?

MJ: Again, it's a distraction

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Chris Hepler @theotherhepler.bsky.social · 4d

Old joke from Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Still great, though.

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Moira Donegan @moiradonegan.bsky.social · 4d

Critics say the president's aims to "kill the vermin" and "water our crops with their blood" may stretch the bounds of his authority.

Julianne McShane @juliannemcshane.bsky.social · 4d

As troops invade Chicago, Trump threatens to jail the mayor and governor - @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

As troops invade Chicago, Trump threatens to jail the mayor and governor

"What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?"

www.motherjones.com

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Chris Hepler @theotherhepler.bsky.social · 4d

Okay, since this is clearly my most popular post in months, I'd be remiss if I didn't attach a link to the website or the novel. Hi, I'm Chris, and I write stuff with the appearance of confidence.
Site: www.christopherhepler.com

Vampire Rights Novel with a body count:
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Civil Blood: The Vampire Rights Case that Changed a Nation (The Skia Project)

Civil Blood: The Vampire Rights Case that Changed a Nation (The Skia Project) [Hepler, Chris] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Civil Blood: The Vampire Rights Case that Changed a Nation (The Skia Project)

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 4d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Chris Hepler @theotherhepler.bsky.social · 4d

Yeah, I heard "Caliban" was etymylogically related to "Caribbean" and it's not an accident he's described as "a thing of darkness." As in, Prospero and Miranda are of a more, uh, colonial hue.

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Keith Edwards @kedwards.bsky.social · 4d

Groucho Marx’s next door neighbor was Alice Cooper. Groucho suffered terrible insomnia so Alice would go over with a six pack of beer and listen to him tell stories and they’d drink til Groucho fell asleep.

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grumdholt.bsky.social @grumdholt.bsky.social · 4d

HP Lovecraft might have eaten Cheez-Its

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Harry Turtledove @hntdove.bsky.social · 4d

Here's your daily dose of weirdness for today!

Altered Calvin and Hobbes cartoon.

First panel. Calvin's dad says, "what story would you like to read tonight? Anything except..."

Calvin: "The Voynich Manuscript?"

Second panel. Calvin's dad, exasperated: "No! No Voynich Manuscript tonight!"

Calvin: "I want the Voynich Manuscript !"

Third panel. Calvin's sad: "Look, you know how the story goes! You've memorized the whole thing! It's completely unreadable!"

Calvin: "I want mysterious glyphs and symbols!"

Fourth panel. Calvin: "Wow! The story was different thatvtime!"

Hobbes: indecipherable squiggles

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 5d

Notice how they’re now calling everyone else an “insurrectionist.” Pure projection.

A screenshot of an X.com post by House Homeland Security Committee (@HouseHomelandSecCo) stating, "We're drawing a blank, let us get back to you," with an image of a crowd storming a government building, featuring individuals in red caps and carrying flags. Below, a reply from @Acyn
, Acyn, posted 5 hours earlier, quotes Stephen Miller asking, "when in our history have we tolerated unlawful, riotous assemblies around government buildings," accompanied by a video thumbnail of Miller speaking on a news program, labeled "OANN 0:13" with text identifying him as the White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy.

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Sky Marchini @sky.skymarchini.net · 5d

Supreme Court: of course states can regulate, and restrict access to, medical procedures if there’s a compelling public interest

Colorado: (bans conversion therapy for minors)

Supreme Court: no not like that, we only meant abortion

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Chris Hepler @theotherhepler.bsky.social · 5d

Lord, give me the confidence of a mediocre white shark.

David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 5d

Shark fact:

Most "great" white sharks are actually mediocre. They're just extremely confident.

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CJ Ciaramella @cjciaramella.bsky.social · 6d

Love to go to work at my job at the antifa headquarters, where I hold the position of Senior Bouncehouse Attendant

Decoding Fox News @decodingfoxnews.bsky.social · 6d

Last week Jesse Watters spoke to man named Eric who claimed he was formerly a member of antifa. Two years ago Watters interviewed Ramon "Mundo" Mendoza, a former Mexican Mafia member. Some folks thought the men looked similar. This is a side by side comparison. 🤷‍♀️

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Old White Nepo Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 5d

It’s important to flood social media and news channels with news about how ICE lies, so that potential jurors see it.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 5d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · 5d

There's a lot of stupid shit happening in the world but we still decided to start a small press. www.kickstarter.com/projects/hom...

Homeward Books: The home for books without a home

Splendor over mediocrity. Stories for the hot bath & the cold plunge. Defying the constraints of genre & delving deep into your heart.

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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 5d

I see pieces like this a lot, often w/ a spin of lamenting cultural degeneration, but reading is a LABOR issue, it’s declined because so many people are working overtime or two jobs & employers expect after hours work. France has Earth’s highest reading rate b/c long lunch breaks & labor protections

After Dinner Conversation® @afterdinnerconversation.com · 5d

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Nigel Auchterlounie @n-auchterlounie.bsky.social · 6d

"IT ABSOLUTELY WILL STOP!!!"

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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 6d

You know what was weird last week? I didn’t see anyone fired for quoting words actually spoken by Jane Goodall.

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