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David Manning

@photodave219.fightins.online

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Phillies Baseball. Punk Rock. Star Wars. Gun Violence Prevention. Anti-War. I used to make photos. I used to make whiskey. Now? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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David Manning @photodave219.fightins.online · Nov 17

From "Andor" written by Tony Gilroy.

'The Trail of Political Consciousness'

Read it. Remember it. Learn From it. Always resist.

There will be times when the struggle seems impossible. I know this already. Alone, unsure, dwarfed by the scale of the enemy. Remember this. Freedom is a pure idea. It occurs spontaneously and without instruction. Random acts of insurrection are occurring constantly throughout the galaxy. There are whole armies, battalions that have no idea that they've already enlisted in the cause. Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward. And then remember this. The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that. And know this, the day will come when all these skirmishes and battles, these moments of defiance will have flooded the banks of the Empire's authority and then there will be one too many. One single thing will break the siege. Remember this. Try.

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David Manning @photodave219.fightins.online · 34m

That is Rev. David Black. You've probably seen him in this image as well.

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CerberusXt @cerberusxt.bsky.social · 8h

It's so perfectly on the nose, i'm not entirely sure i believe it.

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David Manning @photodave219.fightins.online · 8h

Delco Born, still claim Philly as where I'm from. I may live outside of DC but I'm from Philly.

Go Biiiiiiiiirrrrrdddddsssssss

a football player wearing a headband and a green jersey is smiling .

ALT: a football player wearing a headband and a green jersey is smiling .

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David Manning @photodave219.fightins.online · 8h

Philly Elmo gonna be leading a parade down Broad Street! I will CELEBRATE like Ive never celebrated before.

... and as a Philly fan, i take that as a high compliment.

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David Manning @photodave219.fightins.online · 8h

Its late so im not gonna grab the citation but i wanna say in one of Ambrose's books, I remember them saying they found Asian soliders in some of the Nazi emplacements. IIRC they were taken prisoner by the Russians and send to the front before being taken prisoner by the Germans.

David Manning @photodave219.fightins.online · 11h

He's been better than expected this year. Happy for him. Finally got into a playoff game for the Phils.

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DFAntastic @phillytradesman.bsky.social · 11h

Taijuan Walker is 100x the man of Kershaw, btw.

screenshot of Taijuan Walker pitching on Pride Night at CBP, in front of a rainbow Liberty Bell. He tagged it “Love Wins 🌈 Phillies Win🔔 “

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David Manning @photodave219.fightins.online · 11h

EXHALE...... Lets play one more tomorrow!

We didnt go out like a widdle bitch.

David Manning @photodave219.fightins.online · 11h

Happy Anniversary to Scott Franzke and his wife!

David Manning @photodave219.fightins.online · 11h

Didnt he get his yearly checkup back in April?

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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 11h

I want to know what it's like to be this free to be this dumb, just for one blessed day

Lux Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 17h

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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David Manning @photodave219.fightins.online · 11h

Yeah that was fucking weird man

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David Manning @photodave219.fightins.online · 11h

I think so, I just heard Franzke make reference to him being here on the radio broadcast.

David Manning @photodave219.fightins.online · 11h

I interacted with him the year I worked the Nats Photo day, assisting. He's .... hes a tad intense.

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Bill Hanstock @sundownmotel.bsky.social · 11h

if dampness ye see, brandon marsh be he.

if the beardo be dry, tis jayson werth ye spy.

original irate fan @whygavs.bsky.social · 11h

intellectually i understand that brandon marsh is a different person and player than jayson werth but that has still never once stopped my brain from going, "oh shit jayson werth is still playing?!?" every time i see brandon marsh on my television