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Rick Austin

@evolvedrick.bsky.social

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I write... or I wrote. I've done other things too. Also, a big fan of waffles, comic books and classic movies. A big kid in an oversized body for over 50 years, catcher in the wry. 100% NOT the weirdo conservative doomsday prepper!!!

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Rick Austin @evolvedrick.bsky.social · 13h

This pretty much sums up everything happening right now.

Art by the incredible Nikkolas Smith.

Rick Austin @evolvedrick.bsky.social · 14h

That's exactly the sort of thing that would trigger him: Canada's Dave Foley making fun of American conservatives by attacking Russians.
That and football's Off-Side rule.

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RickGamesNow @rickgamesnow.bsky.social · 10d

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RickGamesNow @rickgamesnow.bsky.social · 2d

The problem with 2025 is that opinions are trusted and facts are questioned.

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Rick Austin @evolvedrick.bsky.social · 14h

Holy Sheetz!
It's when you need to get back in 10 to use the bathroom that you really become the fastest man alive.

Rick Austin @evolvedrick.bsky.social · 17h

If you want proof that there's more to Channing Tatum's popularity than just his body, try putting somebody else's head on it and then decide.

Trust me. Nobody wants to see MAGA Mike XXS.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Early voting is underway for Prop 50 in California.

I urge anyone in the state to vote yes.

This isn’t a race to the bottom. It’s a means of avoiding the bottom. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-blue-states-should-do-when-red

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 1d

no stream tonight, I’m a lil bit sick :( here’s a Heater and I’ll see y’all on Thursday

Heater, a little orange cat, sits behind my laptop on the couch. She is surfing the net.

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Amanda Weaver @amandaweavernovels.com · 1d

If you're the praying sort, throw one up for Dolly Parton. Word is she's not doing well, and fuck, this world needs her goodness in it for a while longer.

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Rick Austin @evolvedrick.bsky.social · 1d

I love that movie. Also, possibly a controversial take, but I loved the remake too.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 1d

Newsom is likely going to let the other bills go into effect quietly, and the education bill is only a couple lines of text where gender is not mentioned.

I'm going to be watching much more closely on what he does with the bills that are explicitly about LGBTQ+ topics.

LGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · 1d

Gavin Newsom vetoes gender education bill, declines to sign other trans protections - buff.ly/MTUAV85

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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 1d

You can joke about Pam Bondi’s ridiculous unprofessionalism all you want, but I’m deeply shocked by it: She acts as if she fears absolutely no consequences, convinced that there will be no more political power transfers. — This should shake everyone to their core.

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Rick Austin @evolvedrick.bsky.social · 1d

It's because they're communists. It must be.

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Emma Thorne @emmathorne.bsky.social · 1d

If I'm a lil quieter than usual this week it's 'cause ya girl is starting her first Professional puppeteering gig asdfjklahfkdlas
So beautiful. So satisfying. So painful on my weak hands

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Dan Diamond @ddiamond.bsky.social · 1d

“Secretary Kennedy is entitled to his views. But he is not entitled to put people’s health at risk.”

Six former surgeons general condemn RFK Jr.

Opinion | Six surgeons general: RFK Jr. is a threat to the health of Americans

It was our duty in office to warn of dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Rick Austin @evolvedrick.bsky.social · 1d

Little known for NOW, you mean!

Shh. Just don't tell anyone...

Rick Austin @evolvedrick.bsky.social · 1d

I did, and we've discussed it before! Why do you think I went straight there? I was searching for the impossible, hoping to find the one pigskin that still exists (or does it?!) in the Wasteland...

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Rick Austin @evolvedrick.bsky.social · 1d

Describe your BlueSky account in a single image

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 2d

Trump’s order to deploy Texas National Guard troops to Chicago is illegal, immoral, and must be stopped by the courts. ICE is already wreaking havoc in our communities. Let’s call this what it is: an invasion by out-of-state troops coming here only with the purpose of tormenting Chicagoans.

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Irredeemable Shag @onceuponageek.bsky.social · 1d

I’m the guest on the latest episode of WHO’S EDITING! @siskoid.bsky.social was kind enough to have me back to cover WHO’S WHO UPDATE 87 #3! Had a blast being creative, brainstorming my own line of comics, and bantering! Give it a listen!

Fire & Water Network @fwpodcasts.bsky.social · 1d

Who's Editing: That's the Writer's Problem
fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/whos...
@siskoid.bsky.social and @onceuponageek.bsky.social (The Irredeemable Shag) recreate the DCU with just Who's Who Update'87 #3!

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Rick Austin @evolvedrick.bsky.social · 1d

@rickgamesnow.bsky.social @themodusfiles.bsky.social When visiting the Ohio Dust Bowl, make sure to visit local landmarks like the Legendary Levitating Tree.

While Ohio trees naturally levitate, this one is remarkable for its 97% genuine Toddness - the highest ever recorded on the Todd Scale.

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Rick Austin @evolvedrick.bsky.social · 1d

This:

Rick Austin @evolvedrick.bsky.social · 2d

It's... STING!!!
And Darby Allin, too - just for good measure.🦂💀

Rick Austin @evolvedrick.bsky.social · 2d

This message is brought to you by Cassian Andor.

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Blue Axeman @blueaxeman.bsky.social · 3d

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