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Gov Pritzker,
We already know what they're doing. We're already against what they're doing.
We don't need you to effectively say nothing by observing the obvious.
You're THE GOVERNOR. We need you to SAY WHAT YOU'RE DOING TO STOP THEM. (And then follow through.)
PLEASE
@govpritzker.illinois.gov
My intention had been to initiate discourse, but I've had a major personal tragedy occur which requires all my attention. It wasn't my intention to have you respond only to be met by silence, but I must put my personal matter first. I wish you success in your advocacy.
Screenshot of post being replied to.
You never need to apologize for lengthy multi-part responses to me as long as it's good faith dialogue which it is. My own timeline (mostly on Twitter when I was more active pre-Elon) is filled with multi-part replies, often longer than yours.
The video portion appears to be legit, but I have no way of knowing if the audio is legit or a hoax. Either way, it's a heck of a thing to watch. It's also a heck of a way for this person to be spending their free time. #ShitOnTheInternet
youtu.be/oGfkPCZYfFw
@jamesgunn.bsky.social HIRE TIJP AS YOUR ORCHESTRAL LEADS FOR EVERY DC (MAJOR) HERO THEME.
THEY'VE GOT THAT ILLUSIVE "X FACTOR" TO TAKE A 10 AND STILL SOMEHOW CRANK THE KNOB UP TO A FULL 17.
JUST LISTEN:
This is so hauntingly powerful that I've listened to it 3 times, comparing it to the John Williams version, the 2025 trailer version, and every time, this hit me like a ton of bricks. I'll always revert to the John Williams version, but I want a full length version of this one.
youtu.be/WToQssKWtmc
The character limits led to an unintentional misunderstanding.
Wasn't saying you were. The Twitter algorithms are rage-baiting and trained users to become (more) reactionary; myself included despite being disinclined. I was trying to give context with emphasis that I was making honest inquiry to the other poster, and followed with broadening the scope.
Bestest-st-st Youtube video evvvahhhh 💗🐢
youtube.com/shorts/pfTlL...
Screenshot of post being replied to for context.
That's part of why I asked an open ended question.
BlueSky is an opportunity for all of us to return to civil dialog and reclaim our humanity from the reactionary rage-baiting of Twitter.
I'm fully onboard with big-picture strategies, but we mustn't lose sight of the individual people either.
PhD Timeline xkcd.com/3081
Screenshot of the above 2 relevant posts.
What's the "business plan" of this particular ICE Agent violently throwing that woman to the floor?
How do you propose to deny him of his "appetite" for unprovoked violence against women half his size?
Even the least violent solution of a larger man choosing to act as a human shield won't stop it.
It always comes back around to FDR (and MLK).
"Extremism" explained by (Monty Python actor) John Cleese in 1987.
Yikes.
Not so much that it's prescient, but clear eyed and well articulated because it's happened before and now history is repeating itself.
youtu.be/mRtGg9F5xyA
Kat, thanks for this. I needed that laugh after a shitty day (pun intended). I laughed for a solid 2 minutes... solid? Ummm, "runny"? Ew. Kan haz pupee plez?
Nailed it.
youtube.com/shorts/4Tzda...
Michael Eisner @Michael Eisner X.com Where has all the leadership gone? If not for university presidents, law firm managing partners, and corporate chief executives standing up against bullies, who then will step up for the first amendment? The "suspending indefinitely" of Jimmy Kimmel immediately after the Chairman of the FCC's aggressive yet hollow threatening of the Disney Company is yet another example of out-of-control intimidation. Maybe the Constitution should have said, "Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, except in one's political or financial self-interest." By-the-way, for the record, this ex-CEO finds Jimmy Kimmel very talented and funny. 10:17 AM • 9/19/25 • 208K Views
Michael Eisner, who served as CEO of Disney for 21 years and acquired ABC while he was in charge, slams his successor Bob Iger for bending the knee.
I had no idea this song existed. It's from 1944, long before I was born. I even Googled it to be sure it wasn't AI.
Woody Guthrie's song:
"All You Fascists Bound to Lose"
youtu.be/VwcKwGS7OSQ
David, according to my predictive algorithm, everyone that doesn't like Don't Look Up gets eaten by something called a "Bronterac" for whatever that's worth.
Don't use the @ in searches.
Wrong
from:@taylorlorenz.bsky.social
Correct
from:taylorlorenz.bsky.social
@support.bsky.team I discovered that search isn't doing from+to searches.
from:taylorlorenz.bsky.social to:ioletsgo.gay
bsky.app/search?q=fro...
Should've located:
bsky.app/profile/tayl...
Most Bluesky advanced search methods are covered in the "Tips and Tricks" link. Credit: @muratk.bsky.social
You indicated you want to find reposts: "Or search a link to see everyone who posted it on Bluesky."
Locate YOUR post, and click on repost count for list of users.
bsky.app/profile/mura...
@parkroseperma.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/anty...
Angela consistently fails both tests.
I don't excuse MAGA when they do it. Regardless of any underlying cause, it doesn't excuse the personal agency driving their bigotry. MAGA can choose to do better... So can you Angela.
2 easy bigotry tests all should be able to pass regardless of subject:
* Generalizations
✅ Criticism of 1 person
❌ Criticism of entire group
* Word substitution of identity and/or act
Pick an identity:
Men, Women, LGBT+, White, Non-white
Pick an act:
Threats, Liars, etc
"All [ID] are [ACT]!"
Angela's "hate, bigotry, & dehumanization" I'm referring to are a combination of toxic identity politics, sexism, racism, culture war "purity tests" she accuses others of without seeing her own, and misandry.
For all her reading and education, she still fails to embody judging content of character.
I'm still subscribed to Sheila Zolnoor on Youtube. It's a shame she doesn't release more content or have an account here I can follow.
I don't delete posts except when based on falsehoods or unintentional promotion of something/someone toxic. On those rare occasions, I include a screenshot for posterity.
This person's videos turned out to frequently espouse hate, bigotry, & dehumanization. Rather than"unpack", she deflects. Unsub.
OMG
I can't wait to see the actions Trump takes against South Park and his inevitable Truth Social post - this is savage.
x.com/cmclymer/sta...
bahahahhahaha omg fckin' south park yo!