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humboldthunnybunny.bsky.social @humboldthunnybunny.bsky.social · 45m

I think we should start a new one with “Antifa was here” and a frog peeking over the wall.

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👻🗳️Ghost of Democracy 2.0 @ominousrabbit.com · 7h

The horror. The horror.

(4x speed OHSU tram. We weren't actually careening to our deaths.)

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Alternative View, Pacific Northwest @alt-pnw.bsky.social · 7h

Today, parts of the USA celebrate Indigenous People’s Day.

The rest celebrate a convicted criminal who couldn’t read his navigation instruments right and returned to Spain in chains, leaving Amerigo Vespucci to figure out the hemisphere bearing Amerigo’s name (and not the other guy) wasn’t Asia.

Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 16h

“We Survived the Night”: Julian Brave NoiseCat on Residential Schools & Recovering Native History https://www.democracynow.org/2025/10/13/julian_noisecat_we_survived_the_night

“We Survived the Night”: Julian Brave NoiseCat on Residential Schools & Recovering Native History

To mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we sit down with the award-winning Indigenous writer, journalist and filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat, an enrolled member of the Canim Lake Band Tsq’secen of the Secwep...

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BeetToAPulp @beet2020.bsky.social · 7h

Frog pope was there

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 10h

~1300 fired on a Friday, about half unfired the next day, due to an apparent “coding error”. But sure, your data will be secure.

They’re all in a competition for who can be the most maliciously incompetent. So much winning. Participation trophies for eveyone. Nobel Prizes in Nonsense.

CDC purge hits 600 workers in key offices despite reversals

The casualties include employees working on health statistics, injury and violence prevention, congressional outreach and human resources.

www.axios.com

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humboldthunnybunny.bsky.social @humboldthunnybunny.bsky.social · 1h

Night SkyBees ❤️ Tomorrow’s my Monday this week. Bleh.

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Alternative View, Pacific Northwest @alt-pnw.bsky.social · 7h

“In Utah, state law prohibits the use of city-owned equipment for “political activity,” said Nancy Volmer, the airport’s director of communication and marketing.”

Glad to see Salt Lake City added to the list refusing this bit of corruption.

The Salt Lake Tribune @sltrib.com · 7h

Airports across the country are grappling with whether to play a video featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem, who is shown blaming congressional Democrats for the shutdown of the federal government and travel delays.

Some airports refuse to play a Homeland Security video blaming Democrats for government shutdown. Here’s what the SLC airport decided.

Airports across the country are grappling with whether to play a video featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem, who is shown blaming congressional Democrats for the shutdown of the federal government and travel delays.

www.sltrib.com

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humboldthunnybunny.bsky.social @humboldthunnybunny.bsky.social · 1h

Hair, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sweet Charity, All That Jazz, For the Boys, White Christmas, The King and I, Fiddler on the Roof, Camelot

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👻🗳️Ghost of Democracy 2.0 @ominousrabbit.com · 7h

So we're doing a Cabaret Movie Nite, do I have that right

#CabaretMovieNite

@wilwheaton.net Wanna host?

👻🗳️Ghost of Democracy 2.0 @ominousrabbit.com · 7h

Alan Cumming!!!

I think he probably broke the mold on The Emcee. Joel Gray was perfection, but Alan Cumming WAS the Emcee.

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Forbes @forbes.com · 14h

At least five U.S. airports have refused to broadcast a video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, citing the video’s “political nature.”

Several Airports Refuse To Air DHS Video Blaming Democrats For Shutdown—But It’s Likely Not A Hatch Act Violation

At least five U.S. airports have refused to broadcast a video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, citing the video’s “political nature.”

www.forbes.com

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🎃 Fiona "Fi" Webster 🎃 @fiona-webster22.bsky.social · 6h

I never regret the time I spend reading.

Free link: archive.ph/AXByl

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 6h

I wouldn't be surprised by this.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 9h

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history.

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, Speaker Johnson warns

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history.

bit.ly

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👻🗳️Ghost of Democracy 2.0 @ominousrabbit.com · 6h

#NoKings

👻🗳️Ghost of Democracy 2.0 @ominousrabbit.com · 24d

If you're new to it, I guarantee there are plenty of old hands you should listen to and follow.

Don't go charging in without understanding the risks and the stakes.

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BC Wildfire Weekly - Wildfires + More @bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social · 6h

“British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says trails in the McGregor Mountain area, northeast of Prince George, will be closing after two hikers were attacked by a grizzly bear.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/10/13/g... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

#BCNews #CityofPG

Grizzly bear attacks pair of hikers near Prince George

B.C.'s Conservation Officer Service says trails in the McGregor Mountain area will close after two hikers were attacked by a grizzly bear.

vancouver.citynews.ca

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Alt-IRS @alt-irs.altgov.info · 6h

Privatization is the goal.

Profit over people.

#GOPShutdown

Beth Loves to Travel @skywalkerbeth.bsky.social · 6h

@hcrichardson.bsky.social

Right on cue

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BC Wildfire Weekly - Wildfires + More @bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social · 6h

“An evacuation alert issued for several properties in British Columbia’s Interior last week over concerns of a potential failure of a man-made dam has been rescinded.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/10/13/e... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social

#FadearCreek #Kamloops #SunPeaks

Evacuation alert due to man-made dam near Kamloops, B.C., rescinded

An evacuation alert issued for several properties in B.C.'s Interior last week over a potential failure of a man-made dam has been rescinded.

vancouver.citynews.ca

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👻🗳️Ghost of Democracy 2.0 @ominousrabbit.com · 6h

#NoKings #AbolishICE

👻🗳️Ghost of Democracy 2.0 @ominousrabbit.com · 24d

First: GROUP-THINK is real. They're their own best cheerleading squad right now.

2. They're poorly trained for the most part. No discipline, feeling invincible and high off the power.

3. They don't know why they hate the protesters, but they probably do.

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👻🗳️Ghost of Democracy 2.0 @ominousrabbit.com · 24d

Just a friendly tip from the Auntifa Army:

What happened in Chicago today might be a one-off.

Or it might spill over. People are really getting fucking pissed, which is good, but also dangerous.

Learn about protesting, what makes it go right, and what makes it go wrong.

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leeks @anonleeks.bsky.social · 6h

DO NOT TAKE THE BAIT on Saturday

Tracy @tracydeepbluesea44.bsky.social · 6h

This.

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alt-dea @alt-dea.altgov.info · 6h

www.rawstory.com/hegseth-pent...

Hegseth hit with 'rare intervention' as Pentagon generals grow tired of his act: NYT

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing opposition from Pentagon generals, including from the current chairman of the Joint Chiefs, as questions about his leadership grow.According to a Satur...

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humboldthunnybunny.bsky.social @humboldthunnybunny.bsky.social · 2h

Like Dome

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🎃 Fiona "Fi" Webster 🎃 @fiona-webster22.bsky.social · 6h

Here's my most unhinged literary opinion: I believe the horror genre can save us. When we confront the Monster, in whatever form it takes. when we are forced to take risks, we recognize the humanity of our own shadow, our own dark side.

That's why I celebrate horror, for the Monster.

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 19h

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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alt-dea @alt-dea.altgov.info · 6h

Great video!

Repugs R Stinky @artfulscribe.bsky.social · 2d

Just wondering … is there a Nobel Prize for Clownish Incompetence?
www.thedailybeast.com//cdc-scrambl...

CDC Scrambling to Restaff After Accidentally Firing Top Scientists

More than 4,000 government employees were laid off on Friday in what has been dubbed a “massacre.”

www.thedailybeast.com

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🎃 Fiona "Fi" Webster 🎃 @fiona-webster22.bsky.social · 6h

Joan Baez says we need to take risks. She to never say "unprecedented," 'cause acknowledging the reality of what's happening is the first step toward real change.

Accept. Change. Speak out. Go to a protest on Saturday—in a goofy inflatable costume if you can.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_jN...

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Phil Mandelbaum @philmandelbaum.bsky.social · 6h

We’re Being Ruled Over by the World’s Biggest Losers

They effectively control our fates, but deep down, they know they’re sniveling, pathetic, and inadequate, and it eats them up.

www.thenation.com

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