Ben
@bendon82.bsky.social
He/Him ACE
Unapologetic communist.
Unrepentant atheist.
No masters. No gods. Just community.
Unapologetic communist.
Unrepentant atheist.
No masters. No gods. Just community.
Pinned
Ben
@bendon82.bsky.social
· Sep 8
Well, several months ago I deleted all of my social media accounts because my mental health couldn't tolerate the constant hate.
However, I forgot this one.
Then, I was extremely isolated, so I'm back, but curating a different online experience.
To my followers: goddamn, I've missed you all. ❤️
However, I forgot this one.
Then, I was extremely isolated, so I'm back, but curating a different online experience.
To my followers: goddamn, I've missed you all. ❤️
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In their 50s and still treated like the latch key kids they are lmao
November 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM
In their 50s and still treated like the latch key kids they are lmao
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What are abstract ideas like “being happy” and “having fulfillment” compared to real world achievements like “working full time for a company and still needing food stamps”
While work-life balance may give you a sense of happiness and fulfillment, it isn’t always realistic, says Walmart executive vice president and chief people officer Donna Morris.
Walmart exec: ‘I’ve never believed in the term work-life balance’—this is the mantra that made her highly successful instead
Many professionals see work-life balance as a non-negotiable. Walmart CPO Donna Morris says people should practice work-life integration instead. Here's why.
cnb.cx
November 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
What are abstract ideas like “being happy” and “having fulfillment” compared to real world achievements like “working full time for a company and still needing food stamps”
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Sweet Potato Dish Stopped Being Healthy 5 Ingredients Ago
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Sweet Potato Dish Stopped Being Healthy 5 Ingredients Ago
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This is an incredibly powerful piece, impeccably researched, and everyone should take the time to read it. It clarifies a lot of things I’ve instinctually felt but haven’t quite had the words to describe.
We have a “poverty trap” and it’s driving the destruction of social cohesion.
The “poverty line” is’t 35,000, it’s $150,000, and making more than one, and less than the other is worse than being “poor”.
Which is why the rage.
www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...
The “poverty line” is’t 35,000, it’s $150,000, and making more than one, and less than the other is worse than being “poor”.
Which is why the rage.
www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...
Part 1: My Life Is a Lie
How a Broken Benchmark Quietly Broke America
www.yesigiveafig.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This is an incredibly powerful piece, impeccably researched, and everyone should take the time to read it. It clarifies a lot of things I’ve instinctually felt but haven’t quite had the words to describe.
I just saw a "How accurate is 'A Muppet Christmas Carol'?" video on YouTube and like... the fuck are we doing here, folks?
November 27, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I just saw a "How accurate is 'A Muppet Christmas Carol'?" video on YouTube and like... the fuck are we doing here, folks?
My boss wants me to come in on my day off lmao
November 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
My boss wants me to come in on my day off lmao
For some reason the first thing that popped into my head was MoistCritical in Meat Canyon's cartoon saying "it's called a magazine."
November 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
For some reason the first thing that popped into my head was MoistCritical in Meat Canyon's cartoon saying "it's called a magazine."
Bringing back alchemy, who's with me
Trying to decide on a career for when the economy crashes and we return to the ancient times. I'm leaning toward soothsayer but I'm also open to banditry
November 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Bringing back alchemy, who's with me
Lol they'd be *lucky* to get that treatment.
November 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Lol they'd be *lucky* to get that treatment.
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A trans teen in Iowa completed suicide after severe bullying by classmates and teachers.
"Miles’ death came a day after a substitute teacher refused to use his preferred pronouns."
It's the type of bullying @thefireorg.bsky.social and @aricohn.com support.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/17/m...
"Miles’ death came a day after a substitute teacher refused to use his preferred pronouns."
It's the type of bullying @thefireorg.bsky.social and @aricohn.com support.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/17/m...
Heartbroken family of trans teen speaks out about how bullying led to his death
The family of trans Iowa student Miles Phipps has spoken out about bullying following losing their son to suicide. He was just 15-years-old.
www.thepinknews.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A trans teen in Iowa completed suicide after severe bullying by classmates and teachers.
"Miles’ death came a day after a substitute teacher refused to use his preferred pronouns."
It's the type of bullying @thefireorg.bsky.social and @aricohn.com support.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/17/m...
"Miles’ death came a day after a substitute teacher refused to use his preferred pronouns."
It's the type of bullying @thefireorg.bsky.social and @aricohn.com support.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/17/m...
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The "tetraethly lead made gen X into fascists" idea is so much funnier once you look at the chemical structure
November 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The "tetraethly lead made gen X into fascists" idea is so much funnier once you look at the chemical structure
I needed money and no one gave a shit about my history degree.
(I deliver Chinese food)
(I deliver Chinese food)
November 23, 2025 at 7:15 AM
I needed money and no one gave a shit about my history degree.
(I deliver Chinese food)
(I deliver Chinese food)
Y'all know that "feature" where your car lights stay on for several minutes after you shut off the engine and lock your door?
I'm convinced the auto industry conspired to make that specifically to drain your battery faster and get you replace them more often.
I'm convinced the auto industry conspired to make that specifically to drain your battery faster and get you replace them more often.
November 23, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Y'all know that "feature" where your car lights stay on for several minutes after you shut off the engine and lock your door?
I'm convinced the auto industry conspired to make that specifically to drain your battery faster and get you replace them more often.
I'm convinced the auto industry conspired to make that specifically to drain your battery faster and get you replace them more often.
Jolene....
Jolene...
Jolene
Joleeeene
Jolene...
Jolene
Joleeeene
There is no pain
You are receding
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying
You are receding
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying
November 23, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Jolene....
Jolene...
Jolene
Joleeeene
Jolene...
Jolene
Joleeeene
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They lied about it. All of it. A thug cop shot an unarmed woman five times without justification, boasted about it to his colleagues, and then this administration tried cover it all up by arresting her and charging her with felonies.
Absolutely incredible; after shooting Marimar Martinez 5 times and arresting her on claims that she rammed them and pulled a gun, prosecutors have now moved to dismiss ALL criminal charges against her and her codefendant.
New: the govt has moved to dismiss its assault case against Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, two people accused of "box[ing] in" a Border Patrol vehicle in Chicago on Oct. 4.
One agent shot Martinez, with evidence presented to the court that he later bragged about in text messages.
One agent shot Martinez, with evidence presented to the court that he later bragged about in text messages.
November 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
They lied about it. All of it. A thug cop shot an unarmed woman five times without justification, boasted about it to his colleagues, and then this administration tried cover it all up by arresting her and charging her with felonies.
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this thread is unbelievable
November 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
this thread is unbelievable
@grateful42069.bsky.social been listening to a lot of Michael Parenti lately. Thank you for introducing me to this absolute Chad.
I'm so pissed that this man was saying these things for my whole life, and here at the end of my 42nd year, I'm hearing him for the first time, more relevant than ever.
I'm so pissed that this man was saying these things for my whole life, and here at the end of my 42nd year, I'm hearing him for the first time, more relevant than ever.
November 20, 2025 at 4:09 AM
@grateful42069.bsky.social been listening to a lot of Michael Parenti lately. Thank you for introducing me to this absolute Chad.
I'm so pissed that this man was saying these things for my whole life, and here at the end of my 42nd year, I'm hearing him for the first time, more relevant than ever.
I'm so pissed that this man was saying these things for my whole life, and here at the end of my 42nd year, I'm hearing him for the first time, more relevant than ever.
Yearbook photos...
So, children.
So, children.
This is a nuts story. An AI chatbot and image platform left millions of images exposed. They show what people are actually using the AI for: taking random women's yearbook, graduation, and social media photos and making super realistic hardcore porn with them
www.404media.co/ai-porn-secr...
www.404media.co/ai-porn-secr...
Massive Leak Shows Erotic Chatbot Users Turned Women’s Yearbook Pictures Into AI Porn
Chatbot roleplay and image generator platform SecretDesires.ai left cloud storage containers of nearly two million of images and videos exposed, including photos and full names of women from social me...
www.404media.co
November 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Yearbook photos...
So, children.
So, children.
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aka we have invaded Mexico
After Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected Trump’s offer to start U.S. strikes against cartels on Mexican soil...
men arrived in a boat at a beach in northeast Mexico and installed signs that say the U.S. Department of Defense is restricting access to the land
Reports @cbsnews.com
men arrived in a boat at a beach in northeast Mexico and installed signs that say the U.S. Department of Defense is restricting access to the land
Reports @cbsnews.com
Warning signs appear on Mexican beach declaring area restricted by U.S. as Mexico rejects Trump offer to strike cartels
The signs read in English and Spanish, "Warning: Restricted Area," and had been declared restricted by "the commander."
www.cbsnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
aka we have invaded Mexico
Well, the democratic party isn't "the left," so let's get that out of the way...
"Random Person Leaves the Left" is never not front page news on The Free Press.
November 19, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Well, the democratic party isn't "the left," so let's get that out of the way...
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Ah man this is the French shit they've been screaming about Islamoleftism or whatever the fuck we're calling this kind of racism today for decades now
Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
Noah Smith is doing Judeo-Bolshevism but about Muslims and Arabs
November 19, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Ah man this is the French shit they've been screaming about Islamoleftism or whatever the fuck we're calling this kind of racism today for decades now
Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
God, I wish I could find a decent D&D group.
I want to play again.
I want to play again.
November 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM
God, I wish I could find a decent D&D group.
I want to play again.
I want to play again.
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(spending 9 billion dollars to make a robot say "i have always loved you") hard times create strong men
November 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
(spending 9 billion dollars to make a robot say "i have always loved you") hard times create strong men