HipCat
@arthurcraven.bsky.social
Master Printmaker (Fine Artist). Interested in the psychology of trauma and the social psychological function of art at the species level.
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Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
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It’s capitalism.
Capitalism, unrestrained by laws, government regulation, and social pressure, it one of the most destructive social systems in existence.
When money is the only thing that matters, people will be willing to do anything to get more of it.
Capitalism, unrestrained by laws, government regulation, and social pressure, it one of the most destructive social systems in existence.
When money is the only thing that matters, people will be willing to do anything to get more of it.
December 2, 2025 at 5:46 AM
It’s capitalism.
Capitalism, unrestrained by laws, government regulation, and social pressure, it one of the most destructive social systems in existence.
When money is the only thing that matters, people will be willing to do anything to get more of it.
Capitalism, unrestrained by laws, government regulation, and social pressure, it one of the most destructive social systems in existence.
When money is the only thing that matters, people will be willing to do anything to get more of it.
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I was a spritely 55 years young when National came to power. They should have come with a health warning, I’m now a tired & exhausted 87 year old.
“Under questioning in the meeting, Willis also confirmed the government had no intention of buying offshore carbon credits to meet the 2030 Paris agreement as part of a "performative awards ceremony" even if that meant it would breach its commitment.”
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
'A bit tired, a bit ratty': Heated exchange between Willis and Labour MPs at Parliament
The Finance Minister has called the opposition's behaviour "unbecoming" after accusations of name-calling and conspiracy-thinking.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 2, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I was a spritely 55 years young when National came to power. They should have come with a health warning, I’m now a tired & exhausted 87 year old.
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Bombing boats, when you don't know who or what is on board without stopping to check, and then order the survivors, holding on to the wreckage, killed is murder. It's like shooting fish in a barrel. #wtpBLUE #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #VoteBlue2026
December 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Bombing boats, when you don't know who or what is on board without stopping to check, and then order the survivors, holding on to the wreckage, killed is murder. It's like shooting fish in a barrel. #wtpBLUE #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #VoteBlue2026
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#HealingHearts
There were one or two people in my life I thought would figure out what was happening behind closed doors & come to rescue me.
That didn't happen, so it was up to me. Hopefully it means my children & theirs have been spared the nightmare.
#CSASurvivor
#CPTSD
#Pinks
#ProudBlue
💛💚💜
There were one or two people in my life I thought would figure out what was happening behind closed doors & come to rescue me.
That didn't happen, so it was up to me. Hopefully it means my children & theirs have been spared the nightmare.
#CSASurvivor
#CPTSD
#Pinks
#ProudBlue
💛💚💜
December 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
#HealingHearts
There were one or two people in my life I thought would figure out what was happening behind closed doors & come to rescue me.
That didn't happen, so it was up to me. Hopefully it means my children & theirs have been spared the nightmare.
#CSASurvivor
#CPTSD
#Pinks
#ProudBlue
💛💚💜
There were one or two people in my life I thought would figure out what was happening behind closed doors & come to rescue me.
That didn't happen, so it was up to me. Hopefully it means my children & theirs have been spared the nightmare.
#CSASurvivor
#CPTSD
#Pinks
#ProudBlue
💛💚💜
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🔥 BREAKING: A spokesperson for Kids Can Press, the publisher of the Franklin the Turtle books, messaged me today about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth using the likeness and image from the books to make light of killings in the Caribbean in his post yesterday on X.
December 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
🔥 BREAKING: A spokesperson for Kids Can Press, the publisher of the Franklin the Turtle books, messaged me today about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth using the likeness and image from the books to make light of killings in the Caribbean in his post yesterday on X.
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Peter_Strzok was the Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterintelligence Division & led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 United States Presidential election. If anybody knows the truth of Trump's relationship w/ Putin it's Strzok.
#ProudBlue
#ProudBlue
December 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Peter_Strzok was the Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterintelligence Division & led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 United States Presidential election. If anybody knows the truth of Trump's relationship w/ Putin it's Strzok.
#ProudBlue
#ProudBlue
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100% this - user pays is the worst of both worlds. The point of shared amenities is that there are benefits that acrue to the group if individuals use them. Price this out and the community gets less benefit. Higher health costs, lower skills in labour market for businesses. And more #nzpol
Yes that is entirely the point.
Force user-pays on everybody so that the wealthy can have a nice society that the poor aren't able to participate in but have to prop up.
Force user-pays on everybody so that the wealthy can have a nice society that the poor aren't able to participate in but have to prop up.
Rates caps may mean more expensive parking, libraries and pools, mayors say
Councils might consider raising fees for things like pools, recreation centres and other community facilities, Wellington mayor Andrew Little says.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
100% this - user pays is the worst of both worlds. The point of shared amenities is that there are benefits that acrue to the group if individuals use them. Price this out and the community gets less benefit. Higher health costs, lower skills in labour market for businesses. And more #nzpol
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One of the concerns I have is that all of the focus on the double-tap strike killing innocent survivors, against international law, literally murder, is that it will distract from the primary issue, which is attacking these boats, conducting extrajudicial killings, murder. All of it's illegal.
December 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
One of the concerns I have is that all of the focus on the double-tap strike killing innocent survivors, against international law, literally murder, is that it will distract from the primary issue, which is attacking these boats, conducting extrajudicial killings, murder. All of it's illegal.
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Looks like Trump and Hegseth might be preparing to throw the military under the bus on the second strike.
This is why you don’t execute illegal orders. Because you are responsible
This is why you don’t execute illegal orders. Because you are responsible
December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Looks like Trump and Hegseth might be preparing to throw the military under the bus on the second strike.
This is why you don’t execute illegal orders. Because you are responsible
This is why you don’t execute illegal orders. Because you are responsible
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Is it a scam if everyone told you it was and you did it anyway? It seems more like an IQ test.
December 1, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Is it a scam if everyone told you it was and you did it anyway? It seems more like an IQ test.
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Mark Kelly: “Pete Hegseth is not a serious person. He’s unqualified for this job. I think he is the least qualified Secretary of Defense in the history of our country by far. & this President thinks he can bully & intimidate people? He’s not gonna stop me from speaking out & holding him accountable”
November 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Mark Kelly: “Pete Hegseth is not a serious person. He’s unqualified for this job. I think he is the least qualified Secretary of Defense in the history of our country by far. & this President thinks he can bully & intimidate people? He’s not gonna stop me from speaking out & holding him accountable”
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Mark Twain knew evil preachers too
December 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Mark Twain knew evil preachers too
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Just when I thought I'd seen it all........
endpoints.news/new-acip-cha....
endpoints.news/new-acip-cha....
December 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Just when I thought I'd seen it all........
endpoints.news/new-acip-cha....
endpoints.news/new-acip-cha....
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
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Brennan Center Warns ICE Is Preparing to Target U.S. Dissenters, Not Just Immigrants - The Coffman Chronicle
#immigration
#immigration
Brennan Center Warns ICE Is Preparing to Target U.S. Dissenters, Not Just Immigrants
The Brennan Center for Justice (BCJ) published a new expert brief on November 21, 2025 warning that U.S.
thetonymichaels.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Brennan Center Warns ICE Is Preparing to Target U.S. Dissenters, Not Just Immigrants - The Coffman Chronicle
#immigration
#immigration
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Universal healthcare would save Americans $450B ANNUALLY but requires dismantling systemic racism & that scares too many unmelinated folks so we continue to suffer as is.
December 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Universal healthcare would save Americans $450B ANNUALLY but requires dismantling systemic racism & that scares too many unmelinated folks so we continue to suffer as is.
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Yep, everybody gets it
December 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Yep, everybody gets it
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Of all the things to criticize her for, this is not one of them. Consenting adults can love whoever they want, IMHO.
December 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Of all the things to criticize her for, this is not one of them. Consenting adults can love whoever they want, IMHO.
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On the days when you are sucking on razor blades - it’s important to take a moment to appreciate something, anything….
December 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
On the days when you are sucking on razor blades - it’s important to take a moment to appreciate something, anything….
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Seconded. That last line hits hard.
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Seconded. That last line hits hard.
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This has been the toughest year for the global HIV response in decades. It feels like the world is looking away again.
Every minute, someone dies from AIDS-related causes. Not for lack of tools but for lack of attention and political will.
This #WorldAIDSDay, don’t look away.
Every minute, someone dies from AIDS-related causes. Not for lack of tools but for lack of attention and political will.
This #WorldAIDSDay, don’t look away.
December 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
This has been the toughest year for the global HIV response in decades. It feels like the world is looking away again.
Every minute, someone dies from AIDS-related causes. Not for lack of tools but for lack of attention and political will.
This #WorldAIDSDay, don’t look away.
Every minute, someone dies from AIDS-related causes. Not for lack of tools but for lack of attention and political will.
This #WorldAIDSDay, don’t look away.