Michael Hall
@augusteve2024.bsky.social
Father, Artist, Teacher, Philosopher, Activist, Truth Seeker, and Mind Speaker, I've re-discovered my freedom. Take a walk with me! www.ubuntuartcollabint.com
In 3 hours I'm going to start making a massive 24 hour push for the orphans of Gaza
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In 3 hours I'm going to start making a massive 24 hour push for the orphans of Gaza
My only request is that you stick with me and not unsubscribe. And my wish is that you will open up your heart and choose to sponsor an orphan in Gaza on this Giving Tuesday.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
In 3 hours I'm going to start making a massive 24 hour push for the orphans of Gaza
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“I never believed in magicians, but I think there is quiet magic in being alive."
#Kindness #Beautiful
#Kindness #Beautiful
December 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
“I never believed in magicians, but I think there is quiet magic in being alive."
#Kindness #Beautiful
#Kindness #Beautiful
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November sunset from a few nights ago. Ocean Beach, San Diego, California
#sandiego #sdca #oceanbeach #beach #surfing #dogbeach #ocean #sunset #sunsetchasers #obpier #landscapes_lovers
#sandiego #sdca #oceanbeach #beach #surfing #dogbeach #ocean #sunset #sunsetchasers #obpier #landscapes_lovers
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
November sunset from a few nights ago. Ocean Beach, San Diego, California
#sandiego #sdca #oceanbeach #beach #surfing #dogbeach #ocean #sunset #sunsetchasers #obpier #landscapes_lovers
#sandiego #sdca #oceanbeach #beach #surfing #dogbeach #ocean #sunset #sunsetchasers #obpier #landscapes_lovers
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VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE
TENNESSEE VOTE AFTYN BEHN @aftynbehn.bsky.social
TENNESSEE VOTE AFTYN BEHN @aftynbehn.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE
TENNESSEE VOTE AFTYN BEHN @aftynbehn.bsky.social
TENNESSEE VOTE AFTYN BEHN @aftynbehn.bsky.social
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I wouldn’t find a clown terrifying, IT would have to come at me in another form. I’d have Pennywise
more afraid of me.
more afraid of me.
December 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I wouldn’t find a clown terrifying, IT would have to come at me in another form. I’d have Pennywise
more afraid of me.
more afraid of me.
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Consumers spent $9.1 billion online through 6:30 p.m. EST on Monday, marking a 4.5% increase year-over-year.
Cyber Monday Consumers Will Spend Up To $14.2 Billion—Setting New Record, Report Says
Consumers spent $9.1 billion online through 6:30 p.m. EST on Monday, marking a 4.5% increase year-over-year.
www.forbes.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Consumers spent $9.1 billion online through 6:30 p.m. EST on Monday, marking a 4.5% increase year-over-year.
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As I probably won't be back at my allotment until late January .. here's a memory of Orlando, my landlord, enjoying a rest in the spring sunshine on my plot that he checks out regularly especially in spring & early summer.
See you soon Sir!
See you soon Sir!
December 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
As I probably won't be back at my allotment until late January .. here's a memory of Orlando, my landlord, enjoying a rest in the spring sunshine on my plot that he checks out regularly especially in spring & early summer.
See you soon Sir!
See you soon Sir!
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Every week, more voices in the media are coming out against First Past the Post.
@fromtga.bsky.social is right: FPTP could allow any kind of dangerous populist to take power on a minority of the vote, or by taking over the ruling party.
PR would help safeguard our democracy.
@fromtga.bsky.social is right: FPTP could allow any kind of dangerous populist to take power on a minority of the vote, or by taking over the ruling party.
PR would help safeguard our democracy.
My guide to populist-proofing your democracy – before it’s too late | Timothy Garton Ash
From public service broadcasting to an independent judiciary, these are the things that we must fight to keep, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Every week, more voices in the media are coming out against First Past the Post.
@fromtga.bsky.social is right: FPTP could allow any kind of dangerous populist to take power on a minority of the vote, or by taking over the ruling party.
PR would help safeguard our democracy.
@fromtga.bsky.social is right: FPTP could allow any kind of dangerous populist to take power on a minority of the vote, or by taking over the ruling party.
PR would help safeguard our democracy.
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A fire at the Raleigh Convention Center is under control, but there is still a heavy fire and police presence downtown. Some emergency personnel are starting to leave.
December 2, 2025 at 4:06 AM
A fire at the Raleigh Convention Center is under control, but there is still a heavy fire and police presence downtown. Some emergency personnel are starting to leave.
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What is that hairy creature in the sea? 😱
Oh, it's just a bunch of fish going to school together 😸😋
#marinelife #fish #nature
Oh, it's just a bunch of fish going to school together 😸😋
#marinelife #fish #nature
December 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
What is that hairy creature in the sea? 😱
Oh, it's just a bunch of fish going to school together 😸😋
#marinelife #fish #nature
Oh, it's just a bunch of fish going to school together 😸😋
#marinelife #fish #nature
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"We've had lies and stonewalls before. One’s tempted to say first time tragedy, this time farce.
But war crimes aren’t a farce. Congress should investigate them. And a broader war—unjustified, unauthorized, unlawful—wouldn’t be a farce. Congress should stop it."
www.thebulwark.com/p/lies-cover...
But war crimes aren’t a farce. Congress should investigate them. And a broader war—unjustified, unauthorized, unlawful—wouldn’t be a farce. Congress should stop it."
www.thebulwark.com/p/lies-cover...
Lies, Coverup, and Videotape
Congress must thoroughly investigate the boat strikes.
www.thebulwark.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"We've had lies and stonewalls before. One’s tempted to say first time tragedy, this time farce.
But war crimes aren’t a farce. Congress should investigate them. And a broader war—unjustified, unauthorized, unlawful—wouldn’t be a farce. Congress should stop it."
www.thebulwark.com/p/lies-cover...
But war crimes aren’t a farce. Congress should investigate them. And a broader war—unjustified, unauthorized, unlawful—wouldn’t be a farce. Congress should stop it."
www.thebulwark.com/p/lies-cover...
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Please stop judging Admiral Holsey. We can't see or know what the dumbass administration is doing behind the scenes. What we do know is that this bull shit murdering of civilians can't continue. These fuckers are acting like middle school bullies. Trying to pick a fight for school lunch money.
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Please stop judging Admiral Holsey. We can't see or know what the dumbass administration is doing behind the scenes. What we do know is that this bull shit murdering of civilians can't continue. These fuckers are acting like middle school bullies. Trying to pick a fight for school lunch money.
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THIS IS QUITE LITERALLY TERRORISM FROM OUR GOVERNMENT‼️
December 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
THIS IS QUITE LITERALLY TERRORISM FROM OUR GOVERNMENT‼️
Advent in a Time of Authoritarianism
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Advent in a Time of Authoritarianism
The work we can and must do while we wait
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December 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Advent in a Time of Authoritarianism
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open.substack.com/pub/ourmoral...
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BREAKING: Former NATO Commander Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud - Trump Is Beholden To Putin, Not America
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BREAKING: Former NATO Commander Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud - Trump Is Beholden To Putin, Not America
In a stunning—and frankly, humiliating—moment on international television, a former NATO Commander made absolutely clear what so many in the global security community have been whispering for years: D...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
BREAKING: Former NATO Commander Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud - Trump Is Beholden To Putin, Not America
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Holy Shit‼️Watch this epic clap back from Jennifer Welch in response to Katie Miller’s meltdown she had on CNN the other night. Welch is right, if you don’t want to be called certain names then stop acting a certain way! If you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen!🔥💥🔥
December 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Holy Shit‼️Watch this epic clap back from Jennifer Welch in response to Katie Miller’s meltdown she had on CNN the other night. Welch is right, if you don’t want to be called certain names then stop acting a certain way! If you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen!🔥💥🔥
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One of the four elements of malignant narcissism is sadism.
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
One of the four elements of malignant narcissism is sadism.
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as always, transphobia consumes your entire personality until there is nothing left but deeply offputting garbage
November 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
as always, transphobia consumes your entire personality until there is nothing left but deeply offputting garbage
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Oh hey, that attorney was me, and the journalists and legal observers were my clients
“Journalism is not a crime ... it’s the only profession that’s explicitly mentioned in the Bill of Rights,” an attorney told the City Council Wednesday. The city will pay $938K to journalists and legal observers targeted and attacked by police while covering the 2020 racial justice protests.
Portland Settles Lawsuit With Journalists, Legal Observers Targeted By Police During Protests
The city of Portland will pay out $938,330 to settle a lawsuit from journalists and legal observers who were attacked and threatened with arrest for covering the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests in Po...
www.portlandmercury.com
March 6, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Oh hey, that attorney was me, and the journalists and legal observers were my clients
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Crucial point from @jenrubin.bsky.social: The leaks about the bombings show there's a ton of deep consternation inside the military and civilian leadership about what's happening. And that can only get worse.
On the pod Jen is so illuminating on this scandal:
newrepublic.com/article/2038...
On the pod Jen is so illuminating on this scandal:
newrepublic.com/article/2038...
Trump Press Sec Spin Implodes as Fresh Boat Bombing Horrors Rattle GOP
As Karoline Leavitt struggles to defend awful new revelations about the bombings, The Contrarian’s Jennifer Rubin explains why even Republicans are shaken—and why this will only get worse for Trump.
newrepublic.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Crucial point from @jenrubin.bsky.social: The leaks about the bombings show there's a ton of deep consternation inside the military and civilian leadership about what's happening. And that can only get worse.
On the pod Jen is so illuminating on this scandal:
newrepublic.com/article/2038...
On the pod Jen is so illuminating on this scandal:
newrepublic.com/article/2038...
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So…where are the Epstein files? Trump has no business starting a war to keep our minds off the Epstein files.
December 2, 2025 at 6:11 AM
So…where are the Epstein files? Trump has no business starting a war to keep our minds off the Epstein files.
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Born 1 December 1939, Lee Trevino who dominated the golf course in the 1970s and has 6 major championship titles to his credit in his prolific career. The Mexican-American who is affectionately nicknamed 'Supermex' features in the World Golf Hall of Fame. #LeeTrevino
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Born 1 December 1939, Lee Trevino who dominated the golf course in the 1970s and has 6 major championship titles to his credit in his prolific career. The Mexican-American who is affectionately nicknamed 'Supermex' features in the World Golf Hall of Fame. #LeeTrevino
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"The extent to which young people can get their hands on semi-automatic weapons is just insane to me, and I think there is a way to do that without, you know, violating the Second Amendment."
@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @gtconway.bsky.social discuss gun regulation.
@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @gtconway.bsky.social discuss gun regulation.
December 2, 2025 at 2:15 AM
"The extent to which young people can get their hands on semi-automatic weapons is just insane to me, and I think there is a way to do that without, you know, violating the Second Amendment."
@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @gtconway.bsky.social discuss gun regulation.
@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @gtconway.bsky.social discuss gun regulation.