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@islaven.bsky.social

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I have a dog. He's a goober. Woodworker, safety consultant, prof. (I represent my own opinions, no other entity.) "The best way to spot an idiot? Look for the person who is cruel... the kindest person in the room is often the smartest." -- JB Prtizker

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Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 6d

Someone just read Project 2025 to this cat.

A cat projectile vomiting from the back of a leather chair. Spatter from the vomit is on the chair. It seems like too much vomit for a cat that size. Nonetheless, the cat continues to vomit.

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 16h

Apple seeds have trace amounts of amygdalin in them. This breaks down to HCN (hydrogen cyanide) in the body. Maybe just the peels?

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Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 1d

Of course, this is the group that screamed, "Masks don't work!" during COVID.

Their argument against the falls flat now since they drink out of the same raw milk bottle to celebrate zip-tying kids.

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 1d

Another incompetent. The Surgeon General who cannot practice medicine.

She says we should be treating the root causes instead of the disease. Great in theory. Especially the eugenics theory.

Sometimes people get sick, and it is not a character flaw.

It's the same way the Party treats the poor.

Opinion | The Doctor Who Hates Medicine

www.nytimes.com

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 1d

I just read Norm's response as, "Are you joking? Kids are easier to zip tie. Watch the videos."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

FOX: Pritzker has asked you specifically to pause immigration enforcement operations in Chicago so kids can safety celebrate Halloween. Do you have any plans to alter activity tomorrow?

NOEM: No. We're gonna be out on the streets in full force and increase our activities to make sure kids are safe.

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 2d

Officer: Let's do a breathalyzer.
Me: Fer what?
Officer: You're slurring your words.
Me: Uh, no. Those were lyrics.

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Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 2d

But isn't it made legal by bragging about it?

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 2d

So the "peace" Trump brought through the ceasefire deal was more of a red-light/green-light game for one side?

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/w...

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 100, Local Health Officials Say

www.nytimes.com

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 3d

Do you need someone to call an adult for you?

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 3d

"I said, 'With all due respect!' What is with this guy?"

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 3d

Texas is suing Tylenol makers for not sharing the autism link.

1) If RFK Jr. is your scientific basis, then you are probably wrong.

2) It makes the argument akin to: "We all know Bigfoot exists. I am suing because someone should have told us." Flawed premise, questionable logic.

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 3d

Great photograph. It's terrible that arborists do this to trees.

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 3d

I swear this person always sits next to me on a plane.

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 3d

Serious Wormtongue vibes from Stephen Miller. Only difference is that Trump already had the "dark magic" in him.

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 3d

The amazing thing is they think his health will hold up that long.

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 3d

When field weather reporters stand in hurricane winds, are they secretly hoping to be injured?

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 3d

Got to stick to the system!

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Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 3d

"I got a 99 on the IQ test. Almost perfect. They've never seen anyone so good at it."

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David Buchanan @retr0.id · 3d

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Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 3d

It must be really distracting to remember which of the racial slurs they told him he can and cannot use.

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 3d

Most primary school science fair entrants apply more scientific method than RFK, Jr. By "most," I mean all.

Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 3d

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Today was like finding a parking spot in a seemingly full lot.

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Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 4d

I guess McDonald's had too many catering gigs for that day.

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Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 4d

I know it's a hallway, but, to accommodate giraffes, it must also be a high-way.

Great video!

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Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 4d

Anna Bower, the legal journalist whom Halligan messaged regarding the details of the Tish James case, gives the rundown of how she got involved and how flimsy the case is.

Good stuff, @legaleagle.tv !

youtu.be/NPtKENZwX18?...

So, Trump's Lawyer Slid into my DMs...

YouTube video by LegalEagle

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Xylophile @islaven.bsky.social · 4d

Connections
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Another day of thinking I was going for the purple first, not getting it, and then getting the yellow.

Of course, my first thought is "Yellow‽ That's the most difficult one ever."

Then I realize I am in for a ride.

#connections