Rook
@arookbird.bsky.social
Spoonie, parent, creature. Trying to remember how to person.
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"Men are experiencing a problem related to how men behave that's entirely caused by men. Is the real problem actually... WOMEN?!?"
February 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
"Men are experiencing a problem related to how men behave that's entirely caused by men. Is the real problem actually... WOMEN?!?"
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It occurs to me that these freaks tend to talk about things in terms of genes instead of love or relationships because if they did frame it in those terms they’d have to confront the fact that a significant number of men refuse to do the work to make themselves lovable
📢 “A huge amount of men between the age of 15 and 50 will not pass on their genes. They will effectively die out of the gene pool ... Should society intervene?” Steven Bartlett asked last year.
Two top podcasters have identified a global decline. The problem, they say, is women
www.smh.com.au
February 3, 2026 at 4:06 PM
It occurs to me that these freaks tend to talk about things in terms of genes instead of love or relationships because if they did frame it in those terms they’d have to confront the fact that a significant number of men refuse to do the work to make themselves lovable
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I will say gently: every famous counter sit-in from the Civil Rights era was a crime.
Nonviolent civil disobedience is quite literally and explicitly a strategy where you commit crimes.
Nonviolent civil disobedience is quite literally and explicitly a strategy where you commit crimes.
I'm sorry, I'm lol'ing hard at "crime he disapproves of." As if some crimes are perfectly fine and okay.
Yeah, go ahead and set the city on fire. Just like Trump and Steven Miller want to see happen. Play right into their hands!
This is so stupid.
Yeah, go ahead and set the city on fire. Just like Trump and Steven Miller want to see happen. Play right into their hands!
This is so stupid.
February 3, 2026 at 2:37 PM
I will say gently: every famous counter sit-in from the Civil Rights era was a crime.
Nonviolent civil disobedience is quite literally and explicitly a strategy where you commit crimes.
Nonviolent civil disobedience is quite literally and explicitly a strategy where you commit crimes.
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Reposting so I can also repost my thread from last year.
"actually his stuff was very Derivative and not Original" like, you don't have to do this. it is good for us all to sit with the cognitive dissonance that a very bad person can make very good art. it is good for us to work through the moral ramifications of that.
February 3, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Reposting so I can also repost my thread from last year.
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Adobe has always been a shit company that hates its customers.
Called and spoke with Adobe customer support and the guy told me Adobe is discontinuing Animate because apparently the company can't think of any new features to add to the program and they feel it's gotten stale.
So they're just GETTING RID OF IT???
So they're just GETTING RID OF IT???
February 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Adobe has always been a shit company that hates its customers.
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there are more studies on how having a partner with endometriosis affects cis men than longitudinal studies on endometriosis itself
I got in a lot of fights as a kid and a couple as an adult and I couldn't tell you what any of their dicks looked like. Are we sure they're talking about fighting bsky.app/profile/disa...
fund research on menopause you cowards
February 3, 2026 at 2:45 PM
there are more studies on how having a partner with endometriosis affects cis men than longitudinal studies on endometriosis itself
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Let's be clear about what he's actually saying:
"We're going to dox American citizens who have not committed any actual crimes because they got in our way."
"We're going to dox American citizens who have not committed any actual crimes because they got in our way."
TOM HOMAN: “We’re going to create a database where those people that are arrested for interference, impeding and assault, we’re going to make them famous. We’re going to put their face on TV. We’re going to let their employers, in their neighborhoods, in their schools, know who these people are.”
Story: www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
January 27, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Let's be clear about what he's actually saying:
"We're going to dox American citizens who have not committed any actual crimes because they got in our way."
"We're going to dox American citizens who have not committed any actual crimes because they got in our way."
Good morning.
I'm waiting for a call from the school to figure out why my kid isn't getting access to his accommodations and why a teacher sent him flying yesterday.
I'm very tired.
I'm waiting for a call from the school to figure out why my kid isn't getting access to his accommodations and why a teacher sent him flying yesterday.
I'm very tired.
February 3, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Good morning.
I'm waiting for a call from the school to figure out why my kid isn't getting access to his accommodations and why a teacher sent him flying yesterday.
I'm very tired.
I'm waiting for a call from the school to figure out why my kid isn't getting access to his accommodations and why a teacher sent him flying yesterday.
I'm very tired.
I mean, just LOOK AT HER
She's absolutely a beauty to go to war over. I mean LOOK AT HER
She's absolutely a beauty to go to war over. I mean LOOK AT HER
Helen was beautiful like a goddess. Lupita Nyong'o is also beautiful like a goddess. Let's fucking go!
The "world" of Homer, conceived of either as the LBA, the early Iron Age, or the Classical world where the text took its canonical form, was an intensely interconnected one.
The "world" of Homer, conceived of either as the LBA, the early Iron Age, or the Classical world where the text took its canonical form, was an intensely interconnected one.
Um...sorry for your confusion, but Helen was *not from Troy.* She was Spartan: the daughter of the Aetolian princess Leda, (wife of the Spartan king Tyndareus) and (supposedly) Zeus. Homer says she was taken from her husband Menelaos's house to Troy by the very junior Trojan prince Paris.
February 2, 2026 at 6:59 PM
I mean, just LOOK AT HER
She's absolutely a beauty to go to war over. I mean LOOK AT HER
She's absolutely a beauty to go to war over. I mean LOOK AT HER
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Helen was beautiful like a goddess. Lupita Nyong'o is also beautiful like a goddess. Let's fucking go!
The "world" of Homer, conceived of either as the LBA, the early Iron Age, or the Classical world where the text took its canonical form, was an intensely interconnected one.
The "world" of Homer, conceived of either as the LBA, the early Iron Age, or the Classical world where the text took its canonical form, was an intensely interconnected one.
Um...sorry for your confusion, but Helen was *not from Troy.* She was Spartan: the daughter of the Aetolian princess Leda, (wife of the Spartan king Tyndareus) and (supposedly) Zeus. Homer says she was taken from her husband Menelaos's house to Troy by the very junior Trojan prince Paris.
February 2, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Helen was beautiful like a goddess. Lupita Nyong'o is also beautiful like a goddess. Let's fucking go!
The "world" of Homer, conceived of either as the LBA, the early Iron Age, or the Classical world where the text took its canonical form, was an intensely interconnected one.
The "world" of Homer, conceived of either as the LBA, the early Iron Age, or the Classical world where the text took its canonical form, was an intensely interconnected one.
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See also: Toddlers
Cat: “I cannot convey to you just how much I genuinely despise this food.”
Me: “Here, have this instead.”
Cat: “OMG I LOVE IT.”
Me: “It’s exactly the same bowl of food. I just took it away for six seconds then put it back in the same place.”
Cat: “I am fire and the wind. Do not attempt to know me.”
Me: “Here, have this instead.”
Cat: “OMG I LOVE IT.”
Me: “It’s exactly the same bowl of food. I just took it away for six seconds then put it back in the same place.”
Cat: “I am fire and the wind. Do not attempt to know me.”
February 2, 2026 at 3:43 PM
See also: Toddlers
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ten years ago today no one clapped
February 2, 2026 at 12:57 PM
ten years ago today no one clapped
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Shaun King aka Talcum X aka (insert your favorite moniker here) is Shaun Kinging again, on Substack, writing ICE-related stories. Please do not support him. He's a serial grifter. He promises he's 'working hard behind the scenes'. He's not. He's just taking your money.
February 2, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Shaun King aka Talcum X aka (insert your favorite moniker here) is Shaun Kinging again, on Substack, writing ICE-related stories. Please do not support him. He's a serial grifter. He promises he's 'working hard behind the scenes'. He's not. He's just taking your money.
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it turns out good government is actually pretty good and I hope someday we can have some again. part of abolishing DHS is restoring FEMA to full independence.
NEW: The Trump admin. has denied Alaska's request for full reimbursement for disaster relief efforts for the first 3 months following the devastating Western Alaska storms, though Gov. Dunleavy claimed it was promised last fall.
The state has filed an appeal.
alaskabeacon.com/2026/01/30/t...
The state has filed an appeal.
alaskabeacon.com/2026/01/30/t...
Trump administration denies full disaster funding for Western Alaska storms, state files appeal | Alaska Beacon
The Trump administration has denied Alaska’s request for full reimbursement for disaster relief efforts for the Western Alaska storms.
alaskabeacon.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:10 AM
it turns out good government is actually pretty good and I hope someday we can have some again. part of abolishing DHS is restoring FEMA to full independence.
The little bird was very excited that I bought her an extra croissant at the bakery/coffee shop we went to yesterday.
"Got for me?"
This child loves plain croissants more than any pastry available. She picks it over cakes and chocolate things.
"Got for me?"
This child loves plain croissants more than any pastry available. She picks it over cakes and chocolate things.
February 2, 2026 at 11:55 AM
The little bird was very excited that I bought her an extra croissant at the bakery/coffee shop we went to yesterday.
"Got for me?"
This child loves plain croissants more than any pastry available. She picks it over cakes and chocolate things.
"Got for me?"
This child loves plain croissants more than any pastry available. She picks it over cakes and chocolate things.
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The comfortable, moderate position we are bringing at a minimum in 2026. Be like Chris Smalls in your assuredness.
February 2, 2026 at 4:25 AM
The comfortable, moderate position we are bringing at a minimum in 2026. Be like Chris Smalls in your assuredness.
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Córy Doctorow with another verbal bullseye: pluralistic.net/2026/01/13/n...
January 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Córy Doctorow with another verbal bullseye: pluralistic.net/2026/01/13/n...
One day, I will not be responsible for getting the child awake for the bus. One day.
February 2, 2026 at 11:46 AM
One day, I will not be responsible for getting the child awake for the bus. One day.
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In the last 48 hours, Musk's reactions to the Epstein release show exactly why he bought Twitter.
He's used the platform to call coverage of his emails with Epstein as "lies," elevated his fans who have defended him, and gotten positive reinforcement from his AI chatbot.
He's used the platform to call coverage of his emails with Epstein as "lies," elevated his fans who have defended him, and gotten positive reinforcement from his AI chatbot.
February 2, 2026 at 1:31 AM
In the last 48 hours, Musk's reactions to the Epstein release show exactly why he bought Twitter.
He's used the platform to call coverage of his emails with Epstein as "lies," elevated his fans who have defended him, and gotten positive reinforcement from his AI chatbot.
He's used the platform to call coverage of his emails with Epstein as "lies," elevated his fans who have defended him, and gotten positive reinforcement from his AI chatbot.
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so come to the cabaret www.youtube.com/watch?v=moOa...
Cabaret, Liza Minnelli
YouTube video by Felipe Ruiz de Chávez
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:05 AM
so come to the cabaret www.youtube.com/watch?v=moOa...
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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org wakes up to yet another proud day celebrating its most prominent member.
Seems like pretty big news that the biggest Republican donor in 2024 — who helped elect Trump & Vance — repeatedly made plans to visit Epstein's island.
Especially when you recall the various abuse allegations he faces — or how his website has been mass generating sexual content, including of kids.
Especially when you recall the various abuse allegations he faces — or how his website has been mass generating sexual content, including of kids.
Elon Musk Asked Jeffrey Epstein to Invite Him to the ‘Wildest Party’ on His Island
The Tesla and Twitter boss lied about his relationship with the pedophile financier, according to new emails released by the Department of Justice.
zeteo.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Royal Society @royalsociety.org wakes up to yet another proud day celebrating its most prominent member.
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CBS censored Billie Eilish saying “Fuck ICE” at the Grammys. Here’s the uncensored version:
February 2, 2026 at 4:12 AM
CBS censored Billie Eilish saying “Fuck ICE” at the Grammys. Here’s the uncensored version:
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Whenever you see a story about how liberals aren't making their conservative peers feel welcome enough, this is who they're talking about.
University of Illinois college republicans advocate for executing protesters as “traitors” with art that takes a disturbing killing and makes it even more extreme.
dailyillini.com/news-stories...
dailyillini.com/news-stories...
‘Fell the enemies:’ Illini Republicans support ICE amid killings - The Daily Illini
In a post that included a graphic of a presumed officer holding a gun to someone's head, Illini Republicans stated that they “stand with ICE."
dailyillini.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Whenever you see a story about how liberals aren't making their conservative peers feel welcome enough, this is who they're talking about.
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Don's little smile.
His husband's "I came here to punch throats" energy.
The fits.
The lighting.
His husband's "I came here to punch throats" energy.
The fits.
The lighting.
February 1, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Don's little smile.
His husband's "I came here to punch throats" energy.
The fits.
The lighting.
His husband's "I came here to punch throats" energy.
The fits.
The lighting.
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Negligent homicide is one way they kill people in concentration camps.
ICE now confirming that there is a measles outbreak at the Texas concentration camp where young Liam was held.
February 2, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Negligent homicide is one way they kill people in concentration camps.