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Brett @aerix2000.com · 09/08/2026

Is it just me, or is this plain dumb? Why am I required to agree to receive text messages, just to send my House rep an email?

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 14/05/2026

Just had a trouble ticket at work get updated asking for more information. The good news is that the issue is no longer there. The bad news is the ticket was opened 11 months ago. Super glad we outsourced our tech support and IT team.

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 10/05/2026

Really wish pizza places would stop packing cold sauces with hot food. What am I supposed to do with this warm sour cream??

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 09/03/2026

It isn't fear mongering if it's true. #iran

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 02/03/2026

Just so fucking cavalier. Deplorable still fits him & his ilk. 3 US service members were killed in action during the joint attack on Iran... "Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends," President Trump said Sunday afternoon in a video message, per the New York Times. "That's the way it is."

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 26/02/2026

The "survey"? Literally this one question you see here. That's it. No follow-up question, no nuances you can add to your response. I sent an email that said I agreed COL is a concern, but it's because of people like him & the Trump administration. And next time send a real survey or nothing at all.

Email from Sen. Jon Husted (R from OH) saying the following:

Dear friends and neighbors, since I took the oath of office to serve as your US Senator on Jan 21 2025, I've been hard at work for YOU. In less than a year, the president signed 3 of my bills into law to help make life easier and more affordable for you and your family. I remain focused on solving real-life problems for Ohioans. I want to hear from you.

It then asks "is the cost of living a concern to you and your family" with yes or no as the responses.

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 20/02/2026

Rest in peace, Eric Dane. Gone way, way too soon. #ericdane

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 16/02/2026

Rest in peace, Robert Duvall. Such an amazing actor. #robertduvall

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 07/01/2026

Happy 5th anniversary to the Jan6 Insurrection! Glad we took care of the problems that came of it, absolutely no fallout to be seen.

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Alt: a cartoon of Alice from Alice in Wonderland sighing heavily

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 20/11/2025

For the past several days and weeks, rumors have swirled about massive layoffs coming. Eventually we found out the date: this morning, 11/20. Thankfully, I have survived for another day, but our org was hit massively. It won't be the same going forward. #verizonlayoffs

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Derek Powazek @fraying.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

You are under no obligation to mourn the death of people who would’ve celebrated yours.

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 10/09/2025

I always struggle to feel bad when someone who spent their life seething with hatred towards so many others, including people like me. I will not be nice merely because they are no longer with the living. At best, I feel bad for those in their orbit who are dealing with the aftermath.

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 04/09/2025

Can't wait to see how many innocent kids' lives will be ruined once Florida becomes ground zero for measles, mumps, rubella, and small pox. 😡

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Remember that we can always find power, solidarity, and hope in the labor movement. [Artwork by Ricardo Levins Morales]

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 01/09/2025

Forever grateful for those that came before us. We must do everything we can to continue making progress for workers. #laborday

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 22/08/2025

apnews.com/article/jame... James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder and key leader on the Christian right, dies at 89 Good riddance to bad rubbish. I cannot feel sorry for someone who brought such incalculable pain to too many people while he lived. If Hell was real, he'd be there now.

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James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder and key leader on the Christian right, dies at 89

James Dobson, a child psychologist who founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family and was a politically influential campaigner against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, has died at age 89.

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 20/07/2025

I know the common adage was "Republicans say there is no good government, and when elected they prove it", but they're really jacking it up to 11. I get there's a chance to counter next year, but... I'm not sure we'll make it, or in what shape. I'm not giving up, yet. It's just a lot going on rn.

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 04/07/2025

Happy birthday, America. Let's see how long we can keep going, hmm? “A republic, if you can keep it.” -Benjamin Franklin September 17, 1787 Philadelphia, PA

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 02/07/2025

@guillinonline.bsky.social I'm so excited to find another friend from Twitter 🥰

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 01/07/2025

A conversation in Discord led me to think about my grandma, who passed away (several years ago at this point) while affected by Alzheimer's. It's such a rough life, not just for them, but for those around them. She'd call me her brother (not so bad) but would also forget who my mom was.

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 23/06/2025

I came close to buying into the Iraq War bullshit, mainly because they had Colin Powell selling the lies. A professor at the time asked me a simple question: why should I accept everything CP says at face value? Not that he's wrong, but that I shouldn't trust without research. Changed my life.

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Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people: 1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money 3) We won’t need a lot of troops 4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq 5) We’ll find WMDs 6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators 7) It will be easy 8) It won’t take long All lies.

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 15/06/2025

My dad passed away just over 12 years ago. We may not have always gotten along, but I still miss him. Give your dad a hug today, for me, if you can.

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 10/06/2025

A good reminder: Critically-acclaimed MMO #FFXIV with a free trial that goes up to level 70 with unlimited playtime, and includes the award-winning expansions Heavensward & Stormblood.

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FINAL FANTASY XIV @en.finalfantasyxiv.com · 10/06/2025

FFXIV is trying out Bluesky! 🦋 Follow us and 🔁 while you're here so you and fellow Warriors of Light never miss #FFXIV news on Bluesky! For our fans around the world, be sure to check out our regional accounts as well! ❤️ @fr.finalfantasyxiv.com @de.finalfantasyxiv.com @jp.finalfantasyxiv.com

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 01/06/2025

Hey folks, I have a huge request for Pride: Trevor Project is recruiting for a landmark new study. If you are LGBTQ, in the United States, and between 13-24 or know someone who is, pass this along to them. Trevor’s research has led to meaningful defenses of queer and trans lives. Take the survey

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To proceed to the survey, please check off the box and click the button below.

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 23/05/2025

I legitimately don't think using generative AI for art can be ethical. Are there any AI tools that use ethically sourced art for inspiration, e.g., by paying or licensing for it?? #ai #steam #gaming

AI Generated Content Disclosure
The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

During development process, we may use procedural and AI-based tools to assist with art content creation. In all such cases, the final product reflects the creativity and expression of our own development team.
We prioritize the most ethical AI sources as possible.

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 18/05/2025

gg to Austria! You might not have been my favourite, but you were the one I preferred to win in the end. #eurovision #eurovision2025

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 15/05/2025

Verizon is the latest company to capitulate to the anti-DEI demands coming from the federal government. While not a surprise, it still hurts. I wonder if their concessions to the Trump admin will be enough. I'm honestly not sure.

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Lesley @lizlemonlyman.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

❤️ (by Mari Andrew)

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 03/05/2025

So much winning!! "Worries over Trump turmoil help propel Labor Prime Minister Albanese to second term" #thankstrump #australia

Australia election 2025 results live: Labor party wins election

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 01/05/2025

This is the story I relayed: My husband and I were married across the border, in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This was one year to the day before the decision came down, when protection and support for our marriage was a patchwork quilt across the US, but we felt welcome in Canada.

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 29/04/2025

Someone trying to school me on Reddit re: tariffs, and their response started with "Wrong, Turd." He's definitely winning. 😅

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 21/04/2025

Not a huge fan of the Catholic church, but Pope Francis was one of the better modern popes. Rest in peace, my guy.

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 14/04/2025

"Personnel that should not have been cut, were cut. We're reinstating them. And that was always the plan... 20% of those are going to have to be reinstated, because we'll make mistakes," Kennedy said, according to CBS News. Planned mistakes?? What a shit show. www.yahoo.com/news/san-fra....

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San Francisco HHS workers blindsided as RFK Jr. slashes 10,000 jobs, admits 2 days later 'we'll make mistakes'

Following the layoffs, RFK Jr. said some workers may be reinstated because, as part of DOGE, "we'll make mistakes,"

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 07/04/2025

Today we said goodbye to my cousin who passed unexpectedly a week ago. She was younger than me; it still doesn't feel real. She was loved by and will be missed by so many people. It was lovely to see a constant stream of people coming to the service today. www.snyderfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/R...

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Obituary information for Rachel Marie Fagan

View Rachel Marie Fagan's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

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The Ken In Yellow @kenlowery.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Hi there, tabletop RPG designers! I'm opening up the first Bannerless Games Tabletop RPG Grant. I'm looking to award up to 5 designers $250 to help create their games and/or set up their businesses. Applications open today and run through the end of the month. Enter here! bannerless.games/grant

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Bannerless Games Tabletop RPG Grant

Hi there! My name is Ken Lowery, and I'm an award-winning tabletop RPG designer who operates under the name Bannerless Games. If you've heard of me at all, it's likely for my solo games: Lighthouse at...

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Brett @aerix2000.com · 03/04/2025

I missed posting this yesterday, but... Happy Tax Hike Day! #liberationday #thankstrump

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