PragmaticPlatypus
@pragmaticplatypus.bsky.social
Author, PNW mom, and veteran. Little granola, little science, 100% in need of a caffeinated beverage.
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This is what a New Era looks like.
November 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
This is what a New Era looks like.
Guide to Home Maintenance: Cleaning your lint trap after EVERY load actually makes a difference.
We caved and paid for a company to clean our dryer vents, and the guy was surprised at how clean they were. We literally run 3-5 loads a day most days. *big family*
#lifeadvice #homemaintenance
We caved and paid for a company to clean our dryer vents, and the guy was surprised at how clean they were. We literally run 3-5 loads a day most days. *big family*
#lifeadvice #homemaintenance
November 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Guide to Home Maintenance: Cleaning your lint trap after EVERY load actually makes a difference.
We caved and paid for a company to clean our dryer vents, and the guy was surprised at how clean they were. We literally run 3-5 loads a day most days. *big family*
#lifeadvice #homemaintenance
We caved and paid for a company to clean our dryer vents, and the guy was surprised at how clean they were. We literally run 3-5 loads a day most days. *big family*
#lifeadvice #homemaintenance
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#ProudBlue Check this out!
“Each month, we give you options to fight back — peacefully, lawfully, and defiantly — against Trump’s authoritarian takeover. You choose what missions to support. Then we take action together.”
www.defiance.org
“Each month, we give you options to fight back — peacefully, lawfully, and defiantly — against Trump’s authoritarian takeover. You choose what missions to support. Then we take action together.”
www.defiance.org
DEFIANCE.org | Defy Trump, Together
Join a club of courageous Americans taking lawful, peaceful action to defend democracy and oppose political retaliation. Support causes and stay informed with DEFIANCE.org.
www.defiance.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#ProudBlue Check this out!
“Each month, we give you options to fight back — peacefully, lawfully, and defiantly — against Trump’s authoritarian takeover. You choose what missions to support. Then we take action together.”
www.defiance.org
“Each month, we give you options to fight back — peacefully, lawfully, and defiantly — against Trump’s authoritarian takeover. You choose what missions to support. Then we take action together.”
www.defiance.org
Yesterday, we went to a homeschool based Trunk-or-Treat hosted by the teens in one of our local homeschool meet up groups. It was a blast and I appreciated it even more since my husband will be working during trick-or-treat hours on Halloween. My kids hearts were full and they slept the whole night.
October 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Yesterday, we went to a homeschool based Trunk-or-Treat hosted by the teens in one of our local homeschool meet up groups. It was a blast and I appreciated it even more since my husband will be working during trick-or-treat hours on Halloween. My kids hearts were full and they slept the whole night.
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Guillermo del Toro on wealth: "a wealthy man is a man who has enough, not a man that needs more. If you have enough to invite someone for a beer? You're rich. If you have a yacht, planes, islands, and you still need more? You're not rich."
October 27, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Guillermo del Toro on wealth: "a wealthy man is a man who has enough, not a man that needs more. If you have enough to invite someone for a beer? You're rich. If you have a yacht, planes, islands, and you still need more? You're not rich."
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🚨ICE posing as sheriff in Hollywood, CA. Governor Newsom is going to see this and he is going to be lit with rage, as he should be. The guy asking questions on video pointing out all the illegal acts they are committing. Let’s make sure he sees what happened tonight. 1/2
October 26, 2025 at 5:14 AM
🚨ICE posing as sheriff in Hollywood, CA. Governor Newsom is going to see this and he is going to be lit with rage, as he should be. The guy asking questions on video pointing out all the illegal acts they are committing. Let’s make sure he sees what happened tonight. 1/2
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If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
October 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
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This video from Portland is a metaphor for what is going on in America. ICE trying so hard to get Americans to cross a line and if they don't, dragging them across the line and violently attacking.
October 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This video from Portland is a metaphor for what is going on in America. ICE trying so hard to get Americans to cross a line and if they don't, dragging them across the line and violently attacking.
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If you're not able to attend a rally today, but want to see what's going on, MSNBC is covering many of them live.
October 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
If you're not able to attend a rally today, but want to see what's going on, MSNBC is covering many of them live.
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How to Dismantle a Dictatorship, Step 4: Block validation.
Report, block, and add the Trump White House and other regime accounts to blocklists. Do not engage. #3E #BlueSky
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@whitehouse-47.bsky.social
@homelandgov.bsky.social
Report, block, and add the Trump White House and other regime accounts to blocklists. Do not engage. #3E #BlueSky
👇❌🚫
@whitehouse-47.bsky.social
@homelandgov.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
How to Dismantle a Dictatorship, Step 4: Block validation.
Report, block, and add the Trump White House and other regime accounts to blocklists. Do not engage. #3E #BlueSky
👇❌🚫
@whitehouse-47.bsky.social
@homelandgov.bsky.social
Report, block, and add the Trump White House and other regime accounts to blocklists. Do not engage. #3E #BlueSky
👇❌🚫
@whitehouse-47.bsky.social
@homelandgov.bsky.social
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ICE arrested a police officer in Hanover Park.
The Village of Hanover Park say Radule Bogojiv is legally eligible to work in the US and passed multiple background checks.
If they can grab him, they can grab anyone.
People need to wake up and realize no one is safe under fascism.
The Village of Hanover Park say Radule Bogojiv is legally eligible to work in the US and passed multiple background checks.
If they can grab him, they can grab anyone.
People need to wake up and realize no one is safe under fascism.
ICE arrests Hanover Park officer who allegedly overstayed visa, but village says cop had valid work permit
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the police officer overstayed a tourism visa. The Hanover Park Police Department said they confirmed he was federally authorized to work in the U...
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October 17, 2025 at 4:54 AM
ICE arrested a police officer in Hanover Park.
The Village of Hanover Park say Radule Bogojiv is legally eligible to work in the US and passed multiple background checks.
If they can grab him, they can grab anyone.
People need to wake up and realize no one is safe under fascism.
The Village of Hanover Park say Radule Bogojiv is legally eligible to work in the US and passed multiple background checks.
If they can grab him, they can grab anyone.
People need to wake up and realize no one is safe under fascism.
Opinions that will only cause a fight in niche communities? Mine is that late season apples are superior apples. #meaningless #absolutelyimportant #apples
October 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Opinions that will only cause a fight in niche communities? Mine is that late season apples are superior apples. #meaningless #absolutelyimportant #apples
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I am liking James a lot!
October 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I am liking James a lot!
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Took the kids to a pow wow this weekend. They used to make me sad because of everything they've lost, and everything that we've lost. Now it gives me hope. After everything they've gone through, they still have their culture and they're still fighting. Don't stop fighting!
October 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Took the kids to a pow wow this weekend. They used to make me sad because of everything they've lost, and everything that we've lost. Now it gives me hope. After everything they've gone through, they still have their culture and they're still fighting. Don't stop fighting!
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NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.
At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.
At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.
October 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.
At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.
At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.
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🚨After being tased and beaten by ICE, a man dies in a Chicago hospital. Date and location in following post. These are the horrors of 2025 and we cannot look away. 1/2
October 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🚨After being tased and beaten by ICE, a man dies in a Chicago hospital. Date and location in following post. These are the horrors of 2025 and we cannot look away. 1/2
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🚨🚨🚨WA Governor Bob Ferguson responds to a letter he received from AG Pam Bondi in which she threatened to place him in jail. 🧯He is on fire! 1/2
October 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
🚨🚨🚨WA Governor Bob Ferguson responds to a letter he received from AG Pam Bondi in which she threatened to place him in jail. 🧯He is on fire! 1/2
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The only violence I’ve been seeing in Portland is from the so-called Feds!!!
Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.
Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.
October 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The only violence I’ve been seeing in Portland is from the so-called Feds!!!
Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.
Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.
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For all of us marching on Saturday.
Keep it peaceful!
Record anything that happens
Back up your fellow Americans
Know your rights!
Be safe!
Keep it peaceful!
Record anything that happens
Back up your fellow Americans
Know your rights!
Be safe!
October 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
For all of us marching on Saturday.
Keep it peaceful!
Record anything that happens
Back up your fellow Americans
Know your rights!
Be safe!
Keep it peaceful!
Record anything that happens
Back up your fellow Americans
Know your rights!
Be safe!
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The Chicago detention center has refused the Mexican Consulate access to visit detainees
Now what reason would ICE have for doing that?
Now what reason would ICE have for doing that?
October 13, 2025 at 7:34 AM
The Chicago detention center has refused the Mexican Consulate access to visit detainees
Now what reason would ICE have for doing that?
Now what reason would ICE have for doing that?
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So many eyes.... meet Scallops! #LetsChangeThat
October 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
So many eyes.... meet Scallops! #LetsChangeThat