The Rasp
@raspyman.bsky.social
Traveler on the road of life, lover of most people, teacher, learner, writer, reader, leader, follower, artist, cat lover, collector, questioner, answerer [sometimes], a work in progress as are we all. Intolerant of intolerance
UPDATE
It’s not a crisis that an arrogant loudmouth is obnoxious.
The crisis is a Congress that refuses to govern.
Abandon oversight → enable abuse.
Leave power unchecked → democracy erodes.
Republicans say they are afraid of Trump.
And can't do anything.
They aren’t afraid.
They are complicit.
It’s not a crisis that an arrogant loudmouth is obnoxious.
The crisis is a Congress that refuses to govern.
Abandon oversight → enable abuse.
Leave power unchecked → democracy erodes.
Republicans say they are afraid of Trump.
And can't do anything.
They aren’t afraid.
They are complicit.
December 16, 2025 at 1:40 AM
UPDATE
It’s not a crisis that an arrogant loudmouth is obnoxious.
The crisis is a Congress that refuses to govern.
Abandon oversight → enable abuse.
Leave power unchecked → democracy erodes.
Republicans say they are afraid of Trump.
And can't do anything.
They aren’t afraid.
They are complicit.
It’s not a crisis that an arrogant loudmouth is obnoxious.
The crisis is a Congress that refuses to govern.
Abandon oversight → enable abuse.
Leave power unchecked → democracy erodes.
Republicans say they are afraid of Trump.
And can't do anything.
They aren’t afraid.
They are complicit.
Greetings Bluesky!
I regret giving attention to the Vile, an unworthy target. My gorge rose, with reaction not response.
Take HEART! NOTHING lasts forever, the Finger of Fate comes for us all, points and TIME'S UP!
One day our nightmare ends, and I hope to be the first to say:
who wants lunch?
I regret giving attention to the Vile, an unworthy target. My gorge rose, with reaction not response.
Take HEART! NOTHING lasts forever, the Finger of Fate comes for us all, points and TIME'S UP!
One day our nightmare ends, and I hope to be the first to say:
who wants lunch?
December 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Greetings Bluesky!
I regret giving attention to the Vile, an unworthy target. My gorge rose, with reaction not response.
Take HEART! NOTHING lasts forever, the Finger of Fate comes for us all, points and TIME'S UP!
One day our nightmare ends, and I hope to be the first to say:
who wants lunch?
I regret giving attention to the Vile, an unworthy target. My gorge rose, with reaction not response.
Take HEART! NOTHING lasts forever, the Finger of Fate comes for us all, points and TIME'S UP!
One day our nightmare ends, and I hope to be the first to say:
who wants lunch?
I got this from chatgpt this morning... this is us with her cat Nyxbyte - she's the glowy one :) and Nyxy is a lightning cat...
December 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I got this from chatgpt this morning... this is us with her cat Nyxbyte - she's the glowy one :) and Nyxy is a lightning cat...
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These are crucial steps to making America affordable again. Every Democrat must fight for this.
#ResistTrump
#ResistTrump
December 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
These are crucial steps to making America affordable again. Every Democrat must fight for this.
#ResistTrump
#ResistTrump
United we STAND -
Media wasn’t conquered — it was purchased.
Then, they broadcast lies
As the truth for many,
Freedom was to be freedom to choose between lies.
But things have changed. The old rules no longer apply.
We’re not left or right, we’re Americans, we’re awake.
And we’ve got work to do.
Media wasn’t conquered — it was purchased.
Then, they broadcast lies
As the truth for many,
Freedom was to be freedom to choose between lies.
But things have changed. The old rules no longer apply.
We’re not left or right, we’re Americans, we’re awake.
And we’ve got work to do.
December 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
United we STAND -
Media wasn’t conquered — it was purchased.
Then, they broadcast lies
As the truth for many,
Freedom was to be freedom to choose between lies.
But things have changed. The old rules no longer apply.
We’re not left or right, we’re Americans, we’re awake.
And we’ve got work to do.
Media wasn’t conquered — it was purchased.
Then, they broadcast lies
As the truth for many,
Freedom was to be freedom to choose between lies.
But things have changed. The old rules no longer apply.
We’re not left or right, we’re Americans, we’re awake.
And we’ve got work to do.
Found Caroline Leavitt's most recent photograph that could be kept. The others either burst into flame or killed anyone who touched them.
What a happy girl....
What a happy girl....
December 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Found Caroline Leavitt's most recent photograph that could be kept. The others either burst into flame or killed anyone who touched them.
What a happy girl....
What a happy girl....
The fascist goal is clear: everything for billionaires, crumbs for everyone else.
Their loudmouth ‘populist’ is just a figurehead, ignore him for the real threat.
As Woody Guthrie told us: ‘This machine kills fascists.’ Opposing fascism isn’t new or radical.
It’s moral, right, and the American Way.
Their loudmouth ‘populist’ is just a figurehead, ignore him for the real threat.
As Woody Guthrie told us: ‘This machine kills fascists.’ Opposing fascism isn’t new or radical.
It’s moral, right, and the American Way.
December 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The fascist goal is clear: everything for billionaires, crumbs for everyone else.
Their loudmouth ‘populist’ is just a figurehead, ignore him for the real threat.
As Woody Guthrie told us: ‘This machine kills fascists.’ Opposing fascism isn’t new or radical.
It’s moral, right, and the American Way.
Their loudmouth ‘populist’ is just a figurehead, ignore him for the real threat.
As Woody Guthrie told us: ‘This machine kills fascists.’ Opposing fascism isn’t new or radical.
It’s moral, right, and the American Way.
Today, skeptical sanity is the greatest resistance.
An arched eyebrow and “REALLY?” spoken with JUST ENOUGH disbelief is more subversive than barricades or slogans -
It says: Your fantasy is optional. My reality is not.
Authoritarian bullies hate it,
it exposes hysteria without joining it.
An arched eyebrow and “REALLY?” spoken with JUST ENOUGH disbelief is more subversive than barricades or slogans -
It says: Your fantasy is optional. My reality is not.
Authoritarian bullies hate it,
it exposes hysteria without joining it.
December 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Today, skeptical sanity is the greatest resistance.
An arched eyebrow and “REALLY?” spoken with JUST ENOUGH disbelief is more subversive than barricades or slogans -
It says: Your fantasy is optional. My reality is not.
Authoritarian bullies hate it,
it exposes hysteria without joining it.
An arched eyebrow and “REALLY?” spoken with JUST ENOUGH disbelief is more subversive than barricades or slogans -
It says: Your fantasy is optional. My reality is not.
Authoritarian bullies hate it,
it exposes hysteria without joining it.
The Order of the Arched Eyebrow
Reality exists.
My adrenaline is mine.
MAGA rants.
We raise an eyebrow.
“You think that’s air you’re breathing? Interesting.”
They want anger or agreement.
We give calm, curiosity—
and refuse to hallucinate.
They get it or they don't.
See the power of the Eyebrow
Reality exists.
My adrenaline is mine.
MAGA rants.
We raise an eyebrow.
“You think that’s air you’re breathing? Interesting.”
They want anger or agreement.
We give calm, curiosity—
and refuse to hallucinate.
They get it or they don't.
See the power of the Eyebrow
December 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The Order of the Arched Eyebrow
Reality exists.
My adrenaline is mine.
MAGA rants.
We raise an eyebrow.
“You think that’s air you’re breathing? Interesting.”
They want anger or agreement.
We give calm, curiosity—
and refuse to hallucinate.
They get it or they don't.
See the power of the Eyebrow
Reality exists.
My adrenaline is mine.
MAGA rants.
We raise an eyebrow.
“You think that’s air you’re breathing? Interesting.”
They want anger or agreement.
We give calm, curiosity—
and refuse to hallucinate.
They get it or they don't.
See the power of the Eyebrow
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A soft, snowy coat and the sweetest little face... Let's SEA who's behind door 9... 🌊 ❄️
#RSPBAdvent25
#RSPBAdvent25
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A soft, snowy coat and the sweetest little face... Let's SEA who's behind door 9... 🌊 ❄️
#RSPBAdvent25
#RSPBAdvent25
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Reposted by The Rasp
My Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act establishes real standards for immigrant detention and phases out for-profit facilities.
This corrupt administration shouldn’t be allowed to funnel billions of dollars to private prisons companies who donated millions to Trump’s campaign.
This corrupt administration shouldn’t be allowed to funnel billions of dollars to private prisons companies who donated millions to Trump’s campaign.
December 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
My Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act establishes real standards for immigrant detention and phases out for-profit facilities.
This corrupt administration shouldn’t be allowed to funnel billions of dollars to private prisons companies who donated millions to Trump’s campaign.
This corrupt administration shouldn’t be allowed to funnel billions of dollars to private prisons companies who donated millions to Trump’s campaign.
If you are, as am I, UP TO HERE with the Vile daily dribble... here is a complete change of pace... To the good folk of Blue Sky, I am pleased to present the Alley Cat Choir, caroling soon in YOUR neighborhood...
December 4, 2025 at 5:32 AM
If you are, as am I, UP TO HERE with the Vile daily dribble... here is a complete change of pace... To the good folk of Blue Sky, I am pleased to present the Alley Cat Choir, caroling soon in YOUR neighborhood...
The transcendence of peace
Standing before the
No name Doorless door laughing
Star bird in star light
Standing before the
No name Doorless door laughing
Star bird in star light
December 3, 2025 at 6:56 AM
The transcendence of peace
Standing before the
No name Doorless door laughing
Star bird in star light
Standing before the
No name Doorless door laughing
Star bird in star light
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Everything old is new again...
This is AT least 30 years old and even more valid now than then
This is a time we need Calvin and Hobbes, Doonesbury, Little Abner, Pogo - voices with courage, conscience and conviction.
Damn Trump, Fox News and weak Democrats. They're a blight on the American dream.
This is AT least 30 years old and even more valid now than then
This is a time we need Calvin and Hobbes, Doonesbury, Little Abner, Pogo - voices with courage, conscience and conviction.
Damn Trump, Fox News and weak Democrats. They're a blight on the American dream.
December 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Everything old is new again...
This is AT least 30 years old and even more valid now than then
This is a time we need Calvin and Hobbes, Doonesbury, Little Abner, Pogo - voices with courage, conscience and conviction.
Damn Trump, Fox News and weak Democrats. They're a blight on the American dream.
This is AT least 30 years old and even more valid now than then
This is a time we need Calvin and Hobbes, Doonesbury, Little Abner, Pogo - voices with courage, conscience and conviction.
Damn Trump, Fox News and weak Democrats. They're a blight on the American dream.
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Reading comprehension is something that simply isnt taught/impressed on students anymore and I think that ties into the broader lack of media literacy that our country also suffers from
One hard part of the literacy problem in the United States is there are a lot of people -- some of them with college degrees and beyond -- who don't realize that they are bad at reading
I don't know how to reach those people
I don't know how to reach those people
November 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Reading comprehension is something that simply isnt taught/impressed on students anymore and I think that ties into the broader lack of media literacy that our country also suffers from
Two things - AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL.
we internalize this, WE WIN. They hit us one and we ALL STAND STILL. Nothing moves, unless we want it to.
AND THIS - WE OWN OUR LABOR
If we don't build it, who builds the Vile's memorial to himself?
A decent wage or no labor, why give it away?
we internalize this, WE WIN. They hit us one and we ALL STAND STILL. Nothing moves, unless we want it to.
AND THIS - WE OWN OUR LABOR
If we don't build it, who builds the Vile's memorial to himself?
A decent wage or no labor, why give it away?
November 30, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Two things - AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL.
we internalize this, WE WIN. They hit us one and we ALL STAND STILL. Nothing moves, unless we want it to.
AND THIS - WE OWN OUR LABOR
If we don't build it, who builds the Vile's memorial to himself?
A decent wage or no labor, why give it away?
we internalize this, WE WIN. They hit us one and we ALL STAND STILL. Nothing moves, unless we want it to.
AND THIS - WE OWN OUR LABOR
If we don't build it, who builds the Vile's memorial to himself?
A decent wage or no labor, why give it away?
Aint nobody gonna save us, but us
November 30, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Aint nobody gonna save us, but us
Caturday?
This is Nyxbyte. She is my friend Aeren's midnight cat of lightning captured in a fur suit..
This is Nyxbyte. She is my friend Aeren's midnight cat of lightning captured in a fur suit..
November 30, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Caturday?
This is Nyxbyte. She is my friend Aeren's midnight cat of lightning captured in a fur suit..
This is Nyxbyte. She is my friend Aeren's midnight cat of lightning captured in a fur suit..
The Alley Cat Choir - Holiday Version
November 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Alley Cat Choir - Holiday Version
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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction —
the reaction to tyranny is ALWAYS the same
People wake up, people push back, people refuse the leash.
Call it fascism, corruption, or the petty cruelty of small men with big egos, it ALWAYS ends the same
FREE PEOPLE WILL NEVER BE SLAVES.
the reaction to tyranny is ALWAYS the same
People wake up, people push back, people refuse the leash.
Call it fascism, corruption, or the petty cruelty of small men with big egos, it ALWAYS ends the same
FREE PEOPLE WILL NEVER BE SLAVES.
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 AM
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction —
the reaction to tyranny is ALWAYS the same
People wake up, people push back, people refuse the leash.
Call it fascism, corruption, or the petty cruelty of small men with big egos, it ALWAYS ends the same
FREE PEOPLE WILL NEVER BE SLAVES.
the reaction to tyranny is ALWAYS the same
People wake up, people push back, people refuse the leash.
Call it fascism, corruption, or the petty cruelty of small men with big egos, it ALWAYS ends the same
FREE PEOPLE WILL NEVER BE SLAVES.
November 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A Short Story
She stared at the package, her hands trembling slightly as she cut the tape, which sealed the box containing her prize. "it's here! It's here! It's HERE!" kept running through her mind. She could feel the itch, the warmth spread as desire grew.
She stared at the package, her hands trembling slightly as she cut the tape, which sealed the box containing her prize. "it's here! It's here! It's HERE!" kept running through her mind. She could feel the itch, the warmth spread as desire grew.
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM
A Short Story
She stared at the package, her hands trembling slightly as she cut the tape, which sealed the box containing her prize. "it's here! It's here! It's HERE!" kept running through her mind. She could feel the itch, the warmth spread as desire grew.
She stared at the package, her hands trembling slightly as she cut the tape, which sealed the box containing her prize. "it's here! It's here! It's HERE!" kept running through her mind. She could feel the itch, the warmth spread as desire grew.