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KennyMack1971 @kennymack1971.bsky.social · 1h

So we have an air traffic controller staffing problem just in time for the holiday travel season if this shutdown doesn’t get resolved soon.

Thanks Mayo Nation.

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Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 4h

"Black people are tired. Not metaphorically tired—actually tired. The kind of tired that turns every group chat into a mix of gallows humor and emotional triage."

I write about white ignorance and how exhausting it is to hear white ppl insist "this isn't who we are, when it's ALWAYS who we've been.

White People’s Performative Ignorance Is Exhausting—Opinion

Disbelief over authoritarianism in America isn’t a cutesy personality trait. It’s a confession: You haven’t been paying attention.

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ethorntonghs.bsky.social @ethorntonghs.bsky.social · 2h

On this side of eternity/the terrestrial realm? Probably

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Portia @portianoir.com · 4h

It’s disheartening that Black people want a space to be among likeminded Black folks and not have to face anti Black racism from the likes of you?
That’s what has your feelings hurt?
And your reasoning is that you’ve *checks notes* say you, as a white woman, have experienced racism.
Girl. 😒

LegacyIngenue @emkaydub.bsky.social · 18h

This is disheartening. I want all races in my community and unfortunately I think this is racist. I understand the black community wants to be supported, it’s coming off as a one way street. I’ve encountered racism lately all from mentally unstable black women. Blacksky will further segregate people

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ethorntonghs.bsky.social @ethorntonghs.bsky.social · 4h

Let it flow through you

a man wearing a jacket that says more

Alt: a man wearing a jacket that says more

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ethorntonghs.bsky.social @ethorntonghs.bsky.social · 4h

It's a way to get your "humiliation itch" scratched that keeps your browser history PG rated.

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ethorntonghs.bsky.social @ethorntonghs.bsky.social · 4h

Miami being undefeated has you out here being Mannish. Empty the clip and repent later

a woman says " and i love it " while sitting in front of a window

ALT: a woman says " and i love it " while sitting in front of a window

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Just Jo @munsonjo.bsky.social · 6h

A handful of people told me in undergrad that my degree in American history with a focus on labor movements was not a useful degree, but they were wrong then and they are ultra wrong now.

Tim Worthington @outonbluesix.bsky.social · 10h

How is this repeatedly made into a policy issue - by *all* parties - when the blunt fact of the matter is that grown adults who are obliged to pay for their own education, and relentlessly pursued to repay their loans, should be able to study whatever the fuck they want.

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ethorntonghs.bsky.social @ethorntonghs.bsky.social · 6h

The "God's not Dead" to "SKY DADDY FAIRY TALES" pipeline is very much a thing. Neural connections primed for rigid binary thinking are HARD to break. So instead of "yeah, just isn't my thing anymore" you get YOU ARE ALL FOOLS AND I WILL CONVINCE YOU WITH MY LAST BREATH

Rachel Ernst @rachelernst.myatproto.social · 16h

It so reminds me of kids who got to college right out of their fundamentalist churches and didn't know how to interact with people with different belief systems without insulting everyone.
The fundamentalist mindset for lots of people is still there, even if they left religion behind.

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ethorntonghs.bsky.social @ethorntonghs.bsky.social · 6h

So snoop, I apologize for the harm you experienced and hope you on a path to healing. But, maybe instead of yelling at pastors you don't know, maybe talk to your local elected officials or go to a town hall? You know, be the change you actually WANT TO SEE

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RevDaniel 🇨🇦 @revdaniel.bsky.social · 16h

We’re the low hanging fruit.

The actual abusive Christians forcing toxic theology and oppression on everyone aren’t on Bluesky so they make us the projection screens for their anger.

I’ll confess to the harm many Christians have caused and apologize for it.
I won’t be someone’s punching bag

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RevDaniel 🇨🇦 @revdaniel.bsky.social · 16h

My Bluesky account every day.

Trey Ferguson @pastortrey05.com · 17h

Me: *says literally anything on the internet*

Anti-theist: HAHAHA! YOU GUYS BELIEVE IN FAIRIES AND PIXIE DUST! ALL RELIGION EVER IS SUPER DUMB AND I’M SO SMART!

Me: ok. you’re actin kinda strange.

Anti-theist: WHAT?! There’s that “Christian love” everyone is always talkin about! 😡

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Xyan @drxyan.bsky.social · 1d

One of my good friends says, that when a Black trans woman can walk down the street, free from harassment and violence, we’ll know we’ve reached equity. The only thing I’d add to that is to make this fictional person Black, trans, disabled, and low income - I might add immigrant. But I digress.

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Xyan @drxyan.bsky.social · 1d

Black issues are human rights issues. Black issues are NOT niche issues. We’ve fought for the rights and liberties of every single group. Every one.

While I’m concerned for everybody, my energy, talents, and focus are centered on Black people and our full liberation, across every intersectionality

Myron J. Clifton @deardean22.bsky.social · 1d

A few months ago I said I didn’t care who was mayor of nyc. I lost followers who demanded I care

I checked to see if they’d tweeted about California’s prop 50 and how my state is trying to counter Texas gerrymandering & disenfranchisement of Black voters.

None have

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Sailor Michael @sailormichael.bsky.social · 23h

Pay attention to what he says: Very carefully.

Myron J. Clifton @deardean22.bsky.social · 1d

Does it make you mad when a Black person says they’re most concerned about Black people in USA?

More than Ukraine Gaza or even the nyc mayor?…

Yes, we can be most concerned with our own wellbeing but for some reason that angers some who demand our fealty to their cause..

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ethorntonghs.bsky.social @ethorntonghs.bsky.social · 20h

Takes on the Nashville Blonde's album being tradwife testing waters won't turn a centrist or liberal into a M A G A out of disgust (they were already leaning that way) but there are also better written songs to celebrate the personal "interior decorating sessions" you have with your fiancé.

a girl is sitting in front of a television with the words ugh girls girls on the bottom

Alt: a girl is sitting in front of a television with the words ugh girls girls! You're both pretty. Can I go home now? on the bottom

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ethorntonghs.bsky.social @ethorntonghs.bsky.social · 20h

2 things can be true:
1. Perpetually online 👩🏼👩🏻‍🦰🧔🏼🧔🏻 leftists need to go touch grass & give their 45/47 supporting family & friends the smoke they give to👩🏿‍🦰 👩🏿 on SM
2. Parasocial relationships w/ celebs are reaching an inflection point where trite lyrics will be harder to swallow as things escalate

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Myron J. Clifton @deardean22.bsky.social · 1d

Whether it’s Europe, Middle East, Asia, the moon, there’s no issue, conflict, war, coup, anywhere that’s more important to me than American Black folk

If that makes you feel a “way” interrogate yourself because every people can feel that way… except Black Americans apparently. End

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Myron J. Clifton @deardean22.bsky.social · 1d

I said earlier this year my number one concern is Black people in the USA and some non Black got mad.

There’s a weird sickness here who believe we have to join their cause “because it affects everyone” while they ignore any outward support of our causes.

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Myron J. Clifton @deardean22.bsky.social · 1d

But it’s not only leftists, it’s centrist dems too who demand Black loyalty or even fealty to their cause …

But those same folk ignore all the causes we support and need their support on until it’s convenient for them to do so.

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Myron J. Clifton @deardean22.bsky.social · 1d

It very similar w/ leftists demanding we go hard for them Palestine when that same group ain’t saying shit about our plight here under Trump, ice, homeland security, etc ..

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Myron J. Clifton @deardean22.bsky.social · 1d

Broadly my point is “everyone” demands Black people support “every” issue that’s important to someone..

But that same energy is rarely returned organically. We have to beg.

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Myron J. Clifton @deardean22.bsky.social · 1d

A few months ago I said I didn’t care who was mayor of nyc. I lost followers who demanded I care

I checked to see if they’d tweeted about California’s prop 50 and how my state is trying to counter Texas gerrymandering & disenfranchisement of Black voters.

None have

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KennyMack1971 @kennymack1971.bsky.social · 1d

So furloughed fed workers aren’t getting back pay?

That’s some mean shit bruh.

No wonder they’re going full authoritarian because these MAGA guys suck and cannot win straight up.

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KennyMack1971 @kennymack1971.bsky.social · 1d

We’re the ones catching it the worst like we knew we would. That’s why we did everything we could to prevent this last election. Non Black people can kick rocks if they’re mad that we are focusing on ourselves and our community trying to navigate a mess we didn’t create.

Myron J. Clifton @deardean22.bsky.social · 1d

I said earlier this year my number one concern is Black people in the USA and some non Black got mad.

There’s a weird sickness here who believe we have to join their cause “because it affects everyone” while they ignore any outward support of our causes.

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