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Tom Bombeardil

@rantipole.bsky.social

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Husband. Acupuncturist. Bear. Nerd. Vegan. Pagan. He/him. NJ.

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Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · Nov 6

I've come back to this article several times since it was published. It's a hard read but it's needed. Many of us should start putting its ideas into practice.
thecorrespondent.com/5696/were-he...

We’re heading into dark times. This is how to be your own light in the Age of Trump

Having studied authoritarian states for over a decade, I would never exaggerate the severity of the threat we now face. But an American kleptocracy is exactly where president-elect Trump and his backe...

thecorrespondent.com

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Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 7h

"And I have called the Shekhina in
And the Ninefold and a few other friends
You and your predators were warned
If the cubs were drawn in
For the last time you would officially cross my line"

Day 53 of posting #ToriAmos lyrics every day until I don't.

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 11h

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Sorrowscopes @sorrowscopes.bsky.social · 12h

Taurus: You will have the opportunity to exact a terrible vengeance. Take it. Treat yourself.

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 15h

I'm so sorry, friend. 🫂

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 16h

We're going to see it on the big screen today! I can't wait!

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 16h

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 1d

Just a reminder that Wikipedia is the only remaining reliable source of information that right wing billionaires can't control. (Although they'll never stop trying.)

Please donate to them whenever you can. Even a little bit helps.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

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Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 1d

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Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 1d

Your beard is absolutely on point.

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Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 1d

I'm probably too tipsy and would just spill it.

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 1d

Woof!

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 1d

Feel better, cutie! 😘

Tom Bombeardil @rantipole.bsky.social · 1d

"I'll do this last one and I'll grow me some wine
Leave them troubled boys all behind
What you stole, I would have given freely."

Day 52 of posting #ToriAmos lyrics every day until I don't.