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Matt

@occamsbathrobe.bsky.social

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Oddball egalitarian predisposed to swearing and sarcasm. Animal lover with a fondness for cats. I do NOT automatically follow back.

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · Nov 15

People often categorize others while knowing little about them. Others should say who they are and what defines them. I'm writing this brief summary of myself to give people a chance to know me a bit better. I'm doing so hoping for genuine connection, not a following. (1/8)

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 57m

(A)ssholes (G)onna (A)sshole (M)ajorly

Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 7h

That's what hurts the most. I was raised to believe that people were generally decent folks. The fact that there are so many depraved savages among us is terrifyingly eye-opening.

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 7h

Susie seems to spend a fair bit of time online. She hasn't even had the Bluesky account a year and has nearly 1k more posts than I do.

I've been here since August of '23.

Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 7h

Since I know you two are as worried as I am about it all, I'm tagging @puggymama21.bsky.social & @whiterabbit324.bsky.social. Looks like we're getting our own Berlin wall.

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The Soviet Bloc propaganda portrayed the Wall as protecting its population from "fascist elements conspiring to prevent the will of the people" from building a communist state in the GDR. The authorities officially referred to the Berlin Wall as the Anti-Fascist Protection Rampart (German: Antifaschistischer Schutzwall, pronounced [antifaˌʃɪstɪʃɐ ˈʃʊtsval] ⓘ).

The Wall

The Berlin Wall began as a border of barbed wire fencing and evolved into a fortified concrete barrier with armed East German border guards.

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 7h

Anyone who isn't mad currently is either complicit or ignorant to a degree I can't comprehend. What's happening is about as un-American as it gets. The level of corruption and evil that's spreading is insane.

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 7h

It all starts at the top. I understand there are a lot of people using Trump. What I don't understand is why ANYONE would BELIEVE a word he says. Nothing he does is for anyone else's benefit. He'd probably backstab his own kids if he got something out of it.

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 9h

here’s more context to the videos DHS is putting out from Chicago.

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 8h

Good to know. It's always nice to find people mocking this insanity. I feel like it's a healthier coping mechanism than many others I've seen.

Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 8h

I feel like this might be some fun inspiration for @mattgaetz4head.bsky.social. 😂

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 8h

Eh... I don't know about that. I most certainly have my mean moments with people. I try my best not to, but some folks just bring out the worst in me.

I do try to be a decent person though & the compliment is appreciated.

Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 8h

No shit? I hadn't heard about the pamphlets. That's somehow both disheartening and yet gives me a little hope. We're all in this together.

I was just recently discussing how is seems like fascism is on the rise globally. The majority of humanity is pushing back and saying "fuck off."

Will we win?

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 9h

Got to take the positivity wherever it can be found.

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 9h

Some of the replies have gotten me thinking about necessary gear to have handy. We're going to have to be ready to help each other whenever possible. Community will be more important than ever to combat this evil. Getting the appropriate tools to assist folks will be a vital step.

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 9h

All while complaining about Democrats weaponizing politics. Thus once again proving they're masters of projection. Every accusation they hurl is insight into how they think. Egocentrism at its finest!

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 9h

We're past the point of no return.

Too many people are stuck on tradition while the world around them has already changed. Politics won't save us because it's what got us here.

I wish they'd stop acting like politicians and drop the decorum. It's all performative nonsense at this point.

Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 9h

My mood lately has been less than ideal. 😒

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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 10h

If you’re gonna be a racist pos, work on your cardio.

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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 11h

Moving amongst the enemy.

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 11h

This one is showing as "video not found." It doesn't occur with all your clips, but it's been happening frequently enough that I've noticed it. I included a screen cap of two which were posted earlier today.

Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 11h

They should have named him Smegma.

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 12h

And that does WHAT exactly? You need to forget about decorum because the old rules don't matter.

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Solomon @solomonmissouri.bsky.social · 17h

Have mercy Lord

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D'Angelo Dead at 51

Grammy-winning R&B soul singer D'Angelo is dead from pancreatic cancer ... TMZ has learned.

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 17h

I ordered my copy yesterday and I'm looking forward to reading it. 😄

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 18h

The use of full-body restraints by ICE during deportations has raised concerns about the inhumane treatment of individuals.

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Matt @occamsbathrobe.bsky.social · 19h

I'm sick of people who are selfish and self-centered. I have no more time for them in my life.

Regrets or not, those who voted for Trump should absolutely stay away from me at this point. I haven't got the tolerance for their bullshit.

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