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Consider me a feckless quasi-liberal then, because after decades of liberal vs. conservative squabble with horrendous results, I think some bridge building is the only way forward. ✌️

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Charlie Kirk was an outstanding debater and sincere in his beliefs; however, he was a bully and bigot who rigged his “debates” at college campuses. His beliefs were incompatible with our constitutional democracy. I didn’t say this after his murder because, frankly, it was not the right time. #kirk

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When you dig deeper into the motives of people on the Right when they oppose women’s rights, LGBTQ + equality, diversity, etc., you find the pernicious dictates of religiosity. If you accept human nature, you can’t despise them for this, and you’re wasting your time trying to shame them.

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Klein was clear he disagreed with Kirk on most issues, but in the wake of his murder, he had the gall (I guess) to suggest Kirk did politics right via peaceful debate. I differ with Klein on this, but his point was much more nuanced than members of the tribe care to admit.

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RandomAnt @agnosaur.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A dumb take to be sure, and possibly emblematic of a shift in his politics, but doubtful that it’s deserving of the level of vitriol he now faces. No one can say he wasn’t a proud soldier for left ideology for decades, so the reaction is interesting.

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Funny how folks on the Left are hating on Ezra Klein now, but you used to LOVE him when he was slandering folks like Sam Harris. Face it, die hard Leftists are just as tribal and intolerant as the worst MAGA fools. Cancel culture is real, and the Left inevitably ends up eating their own in the end.

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RandomAnt @agnosaur.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Here’s a man with no question he did his best to protect the American people - an actual old fashioned Public Servant.

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#OneHitWondered @onehitwondered.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#OTD in 2017, Tom Petty’s family, following a do-not-resuscitate order, removed him from life support after tests showed no brain activity… He passed away later that evening. Petty had gone into cardiac arrest the previous evening at his home in Malibu, California. He was 66. #OneHitWondered

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RandomAnt @agnosaur.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This is the whole problem - they are playing 3D chess while we are worried about such things as "facts" and "reality". We should be engaging in the Britt/Schmitt/Schitt continuum!

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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

“I don’t think being good at things is the point of doing them.” How an Archeologist changed KURT VONNEGUT’s life.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

These people make Marie Antoinette look connected to the people and empathetic by comparison. They laugh at what their own voters are going through as they continue to mock them as they enrich themselves and have a great time.

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RandomAnt @agnosaur.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What a national embarrassment

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Your Internet Friend Tom Tomorrow @tomtomorrow.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

we've never had much reason to articulate this before a.i., but a reason we enjoy literature, art, music, etc. is that we know it is one human mind trying to express something fundamentally human and otherwise inexpressible to another human mind

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RandomAnt @agnosaur.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In his defense, praying for the first time can be hard, especially if you actually feel like prayer is for chumps.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The right to vote is one of the most fundamental parts of our democracy. Check your voter registration at IWillVote.com and make a plan to vote early or on Election Day on November 3.

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RandomAnt @agnosaur.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If this was strictly a Macklemore concert, he could say what he wanted, but I’m sure there were contractual agreements with Sheeran and the other artists on the tour, which were violated here. It’s hypocritical, etc. to imagine a job in music is somehow different from any other job.

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RandomAnt @agnosaur.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Y'all going nuts now over a minor music act (Macklemore) being cut from a tour because he couldn't keep his controversial politics to himself. How many of you go around screaming "Free Palestine" in your workplace??? You're as nutty and hypocritical as the Trumpers.

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RandomAnt @agnosaur.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Some use 9/11 to condemn all Muslims. For me, it confirms how wrong it is to subscribe to ANY religion built on magical thinking. The intervening decades have shown the other major religions can be just as fanatical, wrong minded and violent. Ditch them all and build on more rational alternatives.

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

you can be arrested if you give water to people waiting on line to vote

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David Niall Wilson @davidniallwilson.com · 10/09/2026

BREAKING: President publicly bribes everyone in America and not a peep about an investigation. Story in November.

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RandomAnt @agnosaur.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Y’all more upset about Fetterman than about the U.S. President offering Americans a substantial bribe if they vote for his party.

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 10/09/2026

Every year Idiocracy gets a little less funny and a lot more accurate.

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RandomAnt @agnosaur.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

So, is it me, or is there a noticeable absence of justified outrage from Democratic leaders after the President of the United States offered everyone $5,000 if they vote for Republicans during the next election??? What a bunch of spineless weasels! They should be flooding the airwaves 🤯🤬

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Ima Cygnenoir @ima-cygnenoir52.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

remember the *GOP* death panels accusations? Well here they are

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 08/09/2026

Just gonna share this again.

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RandomAnt @agnosaur.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Honestly, they lost me after that statement, so not sure. Here in the US, there’s a subset of us who are sick to death of blowhards professing to know it all.

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Actually heard a guy on here say he was “leading a revolution of truth“. OK, let’s for a second ADMIT we don’t know shit. Like Vonnegut said, we’re all just TRYING to be decent. I, for one, hope to stay real.

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As a fairly healthy Boomer, I’ve tried to take on jobs with some of these multinational corporations but many expect so much effort/efficiency I can’t keep up. It’s not just that I’m old, jobs have CHANGED. It’s like they expect robotic performance. Younger people, I’m sorry, you have my respect!

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Best post in a long time 🙂

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Yes, it is - it really, really is...

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The ultra-wealthy keep trying to pit the rest of us against each other with scare tactics ("communists!" "men in the ladies room!!" "brown people!!!" "drag queens!!!!") to keep us from noticing that our real problem is THEM. They want us to fight *any* war—except a class war. Happy Labor Day.

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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Asan Ginkgo Tree Road, South Korea

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Screaming “abolish ICE” without a detailed plan to control illegal migration is an act of extreme ignorance in today’s environment. You’re writing the Republicans’ ads for them, and it’s no wonder Dems keep losing elections. Cue the tribal outrage…

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Patronizing intellectuals and closet unbelievers often think religion is a necessary "opiate of the masses" that discourages bad behavior. Problem is, our religions also actively encourage many bad ideas civilization MUST move past. Ditch the woo-woo - we can do much better. #agnostic

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Thoroughly enjoyed reading your book Red Widow. As a retired fed LEO, I find your incredible “2nd Act” inspiring! Excited to pick up your new book 👍

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