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Mels @maimysantiago99.bsky.social · 2h

Tactical frivolity has been used as a protest tactic since ancient Greece at least. (Thank you, Tumblr, for the terminology)

Tactical frivolity - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

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Mels @maimysantiago99.bsky.social · 3h

My ex's parents and grandparents would take us to red lobster specifically to watch me quickly and efficiently demolish a seabug.

Mels @maimysantiago99.bsky.social · 3h

Nope. Definitely pee. Original lyrics.

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Frog Redemption Arc Enthusiast @mxlabradorite.bsky.social · 3h

I thought the hymn said I'd never *walk* alone.

Matthew Murdock (a sleek black cat) and Foggy Nelson (a floofy black cat), Avogatos At Law keep me company in the bathroom.

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 6h

Same time that Pritzker is telling city and state officials to start arresting and prosecuting federal officials for assaulting Illinois citizens.

OT1H, this is clearly really bad.

OTOH, our federalized design might end up being an absolute godsend.

JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

www.newsweek.com

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 7h

To be clear:

LA County has declared a state of emergency BECAUSE OF the federal government.

The Feds, LA County is (correctly) saying, have CAUSED the emergency.

This is a striking political moment of internal collapse. Local govts feeling compelled to protect their ppl from … their own govt.

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.

abcnews.go.com

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Hillary Monahan @hillarymonahan.bsky.social · 5h

The criminal.

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Mels @maimysantiago99.bsky.social · 4h

Or if you care at all about not infecting the immunocompromised.

Remember those graphics about how if 2 people are talking and only 1 of them is masked, transmission is more likely than of they are both masking?

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Mels @maimysantiago99.bsky.social · 4h

Turns out there are sick people not in hospitals, too. And disabled people in all the same places other people are!

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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 4h

Ichabod is TOAST

EDC 🇺🇦🇮🇱 @simplyedc.bsky.social · 9h

This amazing Covered Bridge #Photography was taken by Gerry Hudson.

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What’s the Hold Up Pod Dan @jacketdan.bsky.social · 1d

He did it again for the 5 year anniversary

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Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 9h

Incredible photo from @chicago.suntimes.com ‘s Anthony Vazquez. Pointing what looks to be a teargas launcher at someone’s head at nearly point blank range is incredibly dangerous. This is why I prefer a ballistic helmet in the field.

Feds ram SUV in chase down residential street in Chicago, then tear-gas crowd

The crash happened late Tuesday morning near 105th Street and Avenue N on Chicago's East Side, resulting in dozens of residents showing up to protest the federal immigration agents.

chicago.suntimes.com

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Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 9h

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32081822/

Fatal Penetrating Head Injuries Caused by Projectile Tear Gas Canisters - PubMed

TGCs have the potential to cause lethal penetrating head injuries, calling for a reevaluation of their safety and methods of use in terms of human health.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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High Priestess, Low Patience @cheriepriest.com · 4h

anyway good night

Fluffy gray tabby tucked into a comma shape on a pile of pillows under a floral blanket. He has one paw wrapped around his face in the world’s cutest fashion.

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Mels @maimysantiago99.bsky.social · 5h

He wrote a really cool King Arthur wakes up in modern times trilogy that my dad let me borrow ages ago, and I haven't been able to find it anywhere since

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Mels @maimysantiago99.bsky.social · 5h

Lol, one of my nephew's has a May birthday. I got him a gift card for the switch store (with some recommended games to use it on, since you can't gift actual switch games I guess?) and he only just saw it (because he only just checked his email)

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Potomac Ripper Inclusive @potomacripper.bsky.social · 7h

Rodger could be a cat or a person and this skeet could still be the same

Tegan O’Neil @teganoneil5000.bsky.social · 7h

Rodger is never prepared for the consequences of bugging me, i.e. me grabbing him, squeezing him, and saying “look at you!” in a funny voice until he mews and squirms away

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Mels @maimysantiago99.bsky.social · 6h

When Angel is good, it's fantastic. When Angel isn't good, it's somewhere between the worst thing ever and meh.

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Olivia Waite @oliviawaite.com · 9h

Nothing says “wave of the tech future” like “make yourself the butt of a Futurama joke circa 2001”

Screencap of a Futurama episode’s educational film about dating robot celebrities, where Billy Everyteen says “No thanks, Mom, I’d rather make out with my Monroebot.”

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Mels @maimysantiago99.bsky.social · 6h

No.... why would you ask that, you have seen many pictures of my very human face.

but i think they're super cool.

Mels @maimysantiago99.bsky.social · 6h

Hey, no. It's not failure to choose not to force yourself to do something you know won't be healthy for you, bub.

There are other ways you can help the cause. There will be other protests, too. 💜

Mels @maimysantiago99.bsky.social · 6h

I do not. But! My cousin (by marriage) is Bob Charrette so I own 3 Shadowrun novels

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Chantzy @chantzy.bsky.social · 1d

Dear liberals,

If you identify as a leftist who believes in intersectional justice & fighting fascism, please wear a mask in public. It’s one small act of solidarity with the millions living with long Covid - and a reminder that caring for others includes protecting their health

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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 8h

People are VERY huffy and stompy about this post but just as an inside opinion from someone in LC community, It’s hard to believe there is solidarity with the disabled and high risk people who need to avoid covid when our one primary ask is met with accusations that, hey, maybe we’re just CRAZY?

Chantzy @chantzy.bsky.social · 1d

Dear liberals,

If you identify as a leftist who believes in intersectional justice & fighting fascism, please wear a mask in public. It’s one small act of solidarity with the millions living with long Covid - and a reminder that caring for others includes protecting their health

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Mels @maimysantiago99.bsky.social · 6h

Ooh, me too! I just bought a bunch of replacements for my microns that were like "sorry, you're drafting table is at top much of an angle for ink to flow" no matter what angle it was at

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