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Ard Collider. Burger Squad. Omelas tour guide. Encyclopedia Weatherwax. Purveyor of strident flat goods. Pervasively autonomous. (they/them will work for your purposes; avatar by Rich Stevens) #COYS

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Ard Candycornlider @ardaniel.collider.mov · Mar 7

look sometimes I make a strident flat good so you can order it and wear it outside with other like-minded new friends so maybe grab one IDK if the flat goods printer will be thrilled with this www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/7310...

Takedown and Commander by stridentflatgoods

Solely a parody, cinematic and political. Perhaps you are going to some sort of takedown some weekend coming up and need a strident flat good? I am here for your strident flat good (parody) needs.

www.teepublic.com

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escapedexplorer.bsky.social @escapedexplorer.bsky.social · 10h

WWII "Friend" poster series from the Allied Forces, originally demonstrating the various Allied forces (British, Australian, Chinese, French, Dutch, etc.) and their appearances

It reads:

"This man is your FRIEND

He fights for FREEDOM"

The image is a sepia/black and white toned image of the Portland Frog protester, simply labelled FROG

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 7h

Part 2

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 7h

DAILY MEMO: ICE Raids The Streets of San Pedro, Long Beach, and More, Kidnapping at Least 30 People
🧵 2parts

If you appreciate this reporting, please consider becoming a member of L.A. TACO, buying some merch, or dropping a dime in our fundraiser so we can continue to bring you this information.

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spooky birthday madds ⚰️🎃🖤 @hyakushiki0087.bsky.social · 4d

Final Shin Godzilla-ass Halloween tree lmao

Skeletons climbing a Christmas tree, blooming and reaching out of the Christmas tree just like the small creatures bursting out of Shin Godzilla's corpse at the end of the film

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Ard Candycornlider @ardaniel.collider.mov · 9h

this is just here for @dixonij.bsky.social

Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 9h

Treinen at home weeping and wailing in front of a wall full of Charlie Kirk pictures, praying to him and asking why they were forsaken tonight

bowulf.bsky.social @bowulf.bsky.social · 9h

Just in: Eagles-Giants has been postponed to observe a day of mourning for Clayton Kershaw's bad game

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Tombmas Spooks @thomasfuchs.at · 10h

the Apple II mainboard is a little work of art

Open Apple II plus with the very orderly main board visible, plus a bunch of extension cards and the golden looking power supply

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elia ayoub 🌱 @ayoub.bsky.social · 11h

The IDF took 3D animations from the Scottish Maritime Museum, a cyberpunk project and other places to make shit up about Gaza, Lebanon and Iran and these were reproduced in international outlets for the past 2 years.

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Jack Sapoch @jacksapoch.bsky.social · 20h

NEW: Since October 2023, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit has released dozens of 3D animations illustrating alleged Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iranian sites

The style is now unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war

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Ard Candycornlider @ardaniel.collider.mov · 11h

Pluto is the best cat. My GABAergic systems thank you, they are going through a time. <3

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Ard Candycornlider @ardaniel.collider.mov · 11h

Marty, take those benzos in my name, because I can't have mine rn (upcoming medical test they'd mess with) and *dear God* would they be handy right now. :D

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Emily L. Hauser (she/her) ❌👑 @emilylhauser.bsky.social · 22h

🧵CHICAGO / SUBURBS

BACK OF THE YARDS / YARDS PLAZA

Friedman Real Estate: 888-848-1671
ext 2

I spoke with a lovely woman who took a msg & said she'd pass it on; she also transferred me to "one of" their CEOs, but I had to leave a VM.

If you do this: PLS BE POLITE, NO YELLING.

Sample script, next

Emily L. Hauser (she/her) ❌👑 @emilylhauser.bsky.social · 23h

*10/8/2025 noncooperation thread*

Back of the Yards is a ~65% Hispanic/Latine neighborhood in Chicago - and hey now! Look what I found!

The website & phone number for Friedman Real Estate in Michigan: friedmanrealestate.com/property-sea...

888-848-1671

brb I have to make a phone call

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Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 1d

The feds have been using a Back of the Yards Plaza for staging and other operations. Activists are calling on out of town (Michigan) management Friedman Real Estate to block ICE operations on their property. A story from SW side. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/07/b...

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Ard Candycornlider @ardaniel.collider.mov · 12h

If you didn't catch @clppng.bsky.social on the Best Show last night, allow me to make your day that much better: youtu.be/KsHdNxIaJ9Q?...

🔴 LIVE! clipping. Movies You Refuse to Watch! | 201-989-0012 | The Best Show

YouTube video by The Best Show with Tom Scharpling

youtu.be

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Woltergeist II: The Other Side @wolter.bsky.social · 12h

Textin’ about ol’ Sammy Becks

Imagine complaining that the guy who used to be James frickin' Joyce's amanuensis produced a difficult work to experience.

Taking dictation of Finnegan's Wake will do things to a man.

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Ard Candycornlider @ardaniel.collider.mov · 13h

Didn't even have time to make a sassy T-shirt, just straight to the crashout.

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Halloweean Miles Schlong @tedcruznipples.com · 17h

Never seen a labeler get poster’s madness before. What a time to be alive.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 15h

Good lord.

@apnews.com

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 16h

A lot going on here, but a religion note: DHS Assistant Sec. Tricia McLaughlin refers to Rev. Black as a "pastor" here — using quotation marks.

It's a notable slight against a faith leader's status, as Black is, in fact, an ordained minister of a church operating within the Presbytery of Chicago.

This footage is from almost a month ago. What this clipped video doesn’t show is that these agitators were blocking an ICE vehicle from leaving the federal facility—impeding operations.

Over and over again, law enforcement ordered these agitators to move off of federal property so the vehicle could move. Law enforcement verbally warned these agitators that they would use force if they did not move and stop impeding operations. They did not comply.

Shortly after, rioters began throwing rocks, bottles and launching fireworks at the law enforcement officers on the roof.

At the time of this incident, this facility held criminal illegal aliens including gang members, drug traffickers, and other violent criminals. Obstructing law enforcement puts officers, detainees and the public at risk. If you are obstructing law enforcement you can expect to be met with force.

And, as an aside, this is the same “pastor” who flipped
@Sec_Noem
and our team the bird when we were there last week.

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Maia Kobabe @redgoldsparks.bsky.social · 18h

It's Banned Books Week. If you are an author, please join @authorsabb.bsky.social! If you work in the publishing industry, please join @pubprosabb.bsky.social! Canadian authors, you can now join Canadian Authors & Illustrators Against Book bans: linktr.ee/caiabb. Working together feels good! 📚✍️👏

The black and white cover of a zine titled Do you make books? Yes? I want YOU to join Authors Against Book Bans! By Maia Kobabe. The image shows author Maia Kobabe holding a stack of books and pointing at the reader

WHAT IS AABB?
A coalition of writers, illustrators, editors & other book creators, standing united against the unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. We support the availability of diverse voices in our libraries, in our schools, & in our culture. We pledge to band together against the oppression of literature, to speak when our voices are silenced, to go where our bodies are needed, & to fight to ensure this freedom.

Our concern is not only for the books, but for the children, families, educators,
librarians, & communities who suffer when the freedom to read is challenged and taken away.

WHAT CAN AABB OFFER YOU?
- Regional groups working on legislation to protect authors & the freedom to read state-by-state
- Online trainings on digital security, public speaking, & how to counter book challenges in your community
-Affinity groups for BIPOC authors, queer authors, authors with disabilities, indie, nonfiction, romance writers & more
-Support if your book is challenged or your school visit is canceled!
-A very active discord community

Maia: I’ve been facing intense challenges to my book since 2021. Knowing that I am not alone in the fight against censorship is what keeps my spirits up!

Watching the folks in AABB share information, co-write legislation, show up to library & school board meetings, & speak up to publishers about the need to protect diverse books & minority authors has been amazing!

This is a weird & scary time to be an author, but you are not alone! Join thousands of us fighting for the freedom to read, the freedom to write, the freedom to teach, the freedom to learn, & the freedom to share our stories!
-Maia Kobabe, 2025

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Ard Candycornlider @ardaniel.collider.mov · 16h

BIRDIE <3

Ard Candycornlider @ardaniel.collider.mov · 16h

OK, that all worked and I don't need any more replies but it is lovely to hear from folks. I grabbed a custom domain and moved my PDS to Blacksky, and we're all checked out and ready to keep posting.

Ard Candycornlider @ardaniel.collider.mov · 16h

Aren't you supposed to be scripting the ultimate episode of Wedding Vows Jackass? :D

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Ard Candycornlider @ardaniel.collider.mov · 16h

tech test please do not ignore, etc.

Ard Candycornlider @ardaniel.collider.mov · 16h

eek! Jeff, but a skeleton!

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Ard Candycornlider @ardaniel.collider.mov · 16h

well fine then

Ard Candycornlider @ardaniel.collider.mov · 16h

Thanks, Wendy! You're the best. (I moved my account to another provider and needed to check replies!)