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Mark @basedpractice.com · 31/08/2026

We got this bullshit before we got zero sugar Code Red in Minnesota.

A picture depicting a 12 pack and a can of Mountain Dew Zero Sugar Soda, Trolli Mango Pineapple Punch

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 14/07/2026

I was asked to share the attached video with the backpack and whistle.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 14/07/2026

(Cont.) It’s obvious they quickly realized it was in incredible poor taste and muted that part of the VOD everywhere (in including Spotify). Still, I felt like I had to say something. I emailed their info@ address (screenshots with alt text).

Part 1 of screenshot reads: “I finally got caught up on the latest WAN show (I always watch late), and the VOD had a muted section (around 1:20:30), which I later read comments that it was Linus making a comment to a body on the ground in HL2, in which references Alex Pretti. It's very obvious that internally at LMG it was recognized as poor taste, leading to the muted section of the VOD. I found and listened to a recording of that section to ensure I was hearing it first-hand and not just hearsay. I gotta say, as a Minnesotan, I am extremely disturbed and saddened that such a comment would be made. These killings happened local to me. The terrorizing of those in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area (and in many other cities across the US), immigrants, minorities, and everyone else alike, cannot be dismissed. I personally know or work(ed) with people who were harassed, detained, or deported. And it's not over. We still carry whistles, we still respond to observe the actions of our government and safeguard others, PEOPLE, human lives, to the best of our ability. To have such poor taste comments being made of that nature... well I frankly don't have the proper words.These are lives we're talking about, that have been disrupted, destroyed, or taken. Please remember that when making insane comments like that. What's going on in my state and country is not a video game. I sincerely hope LMG leadership does some serious reflection over this. “

Part 2 of screenshot reads: “I'm not a "whale", but I have spent probably close to or over $1000 via the LTT Store over the years (backpacks, hoodies, 3 or 4 bottles, you name it). I enjoyed my Floatplane membership (being grandfathered from the forum days and eventually going to a full priced membership). And hopefully my YT Premium did something (because I still weirdly watched mostly on YT). But honestly, I think that's where I have to end it. I enjoyed the products (they were solid for the most part). Hell, I even made use of the LTT backpack's loops to hold one of my whistles for easy access (video attached of that, also showing the meshtastic device I also carried around). But there have been some heightened out-of-touch trends from the LMG content and leadership as of late. I do wish the team all the best, but I think this is where I need to walk away from LMG content for a bit. I apologize for the poor writing tonight, and hope my thoughts were clear enough. I just had to say something.

With great sincerity,”

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 14/07/2026

Last night I watched the latest WAN Show (Linus Tech Tips), and came across a spot in the VOD where the audio was muted. Turns out, Linus made a very poor taste “joke”/reference to Alex Pretti: “I think that’s a dead guy. Is that Alex Pretti?”. I found a recording. (Cont…).

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 28/06/2026

I rarely walk into stores these days, so when I do there tends to be something new of trending. This time it’s… gamer razors?

An picture on a store shelf/rack of a Gillette branded razor, partnered with the Razer gaming company. The box states “for gamers by gamers”

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 13/06/2026

I see @bsky.app looked at 2014 Kik as an example of a relevant app and decided to give that a try. It's not relevant, by the way.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 07/06/2026

Around the world to get there I guess?

Picture of the in flight display showing a highly incorrect time to destination over 22 hours

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 07/06/2026

Luckily I’m Vegas it cooled down a bit to a nice chill 98 degrees for a bit… And I’m glad I’ll be gone before it hits 110°F (43.3°C).

A screenshot from the Carrot app showing way too high temperatures in Las Vegas. Some days are as high as 98°F and other days are as high as 110°F (43.3°C).

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 07/06/2026

Vegas bound for the Zscaler Zenith Live conference!

Picture at an airport or an overhead gate sign for G20 with a flight to Las Vegas.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 06/06/2026

Sometimes at 2:13am it just be like that

A picture showing multiple MacBooks with different screens. Picture is dark with lights off.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 03/06/2026

It’s true. We went last fall and in the gift shop, one of the items we picked was this ornament not realizing the price. Got to the checkout and found out it was like $30. Couldn’t be bothered to put it back so we still got it. Makes sense how Stonehenge funds the majority of Heritage projects.

Picture of a Christmas tree zoomed in to focus on a Stonehenge ornament

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 31/05/2026

Dear Reddit, Fuck off.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 31/05/2026

Random stuff for scale

A top-down close-up of a grey surface holding a tin of Peppermint Altoids, two individually wrapped Dude Wipes packets, and an Apple Watch charging on a white dual wireless charging pad.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 31/05/2026

Alright, now that I scrolled down I see the Red, White & Poo shirt. Its almost like they went out of their way to find someone voted most likely to look up to Kid Rock as a role model.

A product page screenshot for a DUDE Wipes "Red White & Poo Tie-Dye Tee". On the left, a smiling man models the red, white, and blue tie-dye shirt featuring a poop-emoji-shaped popsicle. On the right, product details describe a limited-edition pre-order for America's 250th anniversary, with size options from S to 2XL.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 27/04/2026

It’s been nice having windows open regularly again. The cats appreciate it too.

Black and white picture of cats looking out a bedroom window.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 16/03/2026

She really does not like going to the vet but she’s actually pretty chill on the ride, and more curious and sleepy than anything. Mickey however does NOT like the ride and tried to escape last visit.

Cat laying inside carrier looking through the holes in the fabric screen, with a rainbow stuffed catnip toy on a blanket.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 03/03/2026

Flashback to last week when I spent 3 hours up and down a ladder troubleshooting why a new Meraki MX85 couldn't connect to the WAN gateway, eventually having to revert back to the original hardware. When asked about it, Lumen basically said "Call us next time dummy". I still don't know why.

Close-up cropped image of hit meme "Hide the pain Harold"

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 16/02/2026

When Minnesota is getting the annual teaser for spring, it’s windows open time and of course the cats love it. These two get along but don’t always see eye to eye, but any problems go out the window the moment it’s open. Pun intended.

Two cats, one mostly white calico and one black-and-white, sitting face-to-face on a windowsill, silhouetted against the bright light from outside.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 10/02/2026

That's 9 years of having Discord Nitro, now cancelled.

A screenshot showing Discord Nitro Monthly having been purchased on 02/24/2017 for $4.99 (USD).

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 08/02/2026

Wait, what the fuck kind of behavior is that?

amanda moore
@noturtlesoup17.bsky... • 5h
Something that would be fascinating to cover, but something I am not personally sourced for, are the arrests of activists or press by federal agents.
I did try staking out one activists home, but she was arrested at a hotel instead.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 08/02/2026

Well on the way to mullet town

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 07/02/2026

"Could you help out a '49er? I fell down the shaft. I got blown up in the tunnel." "That is unfortunate." "It is most unfortunate. I require large amounts of whiskey as a liniment." "I am sorry but I have no whiskey to give you."

A still frame from a Star Trek ("Time's Arrow", S5E26) episode where Data meets a begging old man from the 1849 gold rush.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 07/02/2026

This mug is too big for my stroopwafel, making it a… droopwafel.

A cup of tea. The cup is covered with a pattern of dumpsters on fire. On top of the cup is a stroopwafel, slightly bending as the cup is too big. In the background is a laptop with the rebel loon on a sticker.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 07/02/2026

The lad had a vet appointment today.

Picture of a white and black cat laying on a blanket.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 07/02/2026

Today I was down on Grand Ave. Between all the ICE OUT signs, the flags (Especially a showing by ol' laser eyes), it was great to see. There were multiple groups out holding signs and such, including some across bridges over 94. You guys fucking rule. Much different than here in Woodbury.

A STOP sign at the intersection of Lincoln Ave and Lexington Parkway in St. Paul that has had the word "ICE" sprayed onto it to say "STOP ICE".

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 06/02/2026

Here’s a fun one. Tonight after midnight I heard this banging noise coming from I believe the garage, from my office (it’s over the garage). At first I thought it was something outside. Maybe 45min apart I heard it again. This time I checked the camera in garage. Listen (towards end).

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 04/02/2026

Because when I’m shitting on things such as the state of the world, or the abductions and murder occurring here and across the country by the government, I’m ensuring to do so in a sophisticated manner. Pinky up, friends.

That scene from SpongeBob where he’s acting sophisticated by holding his pinky up when he’s really dying of dehydration inside Sandy’s dome because he needs water to live.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 31/01/2026

Turns out he's dumb enough to try claiming the original too. That's clearly the original work. Fucking hell @defendthe612.bsky.social , figure it out. Let the symbol be what it was meant to be, and not just some glory chase from some asshole.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 31/01/2026

Okay, this is straight up gross behavior. Hitting on people now?

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 31/01/2026

A fun exercise is to use thetruesize.com and show just how big Minnesota and any state from the Midwest westwards is pretty big.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 31/01/2026

@defendthe612.bsky.social You should probably get this dude off your homepage, for going around and saying he's the original creator.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 31/01/2026

This includes using BCC for email blasts by State at the Core.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 31/01/2026

This is why in general, I've been highly disappointed in Defend612 using third parties for their form (ActionNetwork), and sharing data. Between States at the Core emails and Substack emails to+addresses only dedicated to D612, the signs are the very core is not operating in a secure manner.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 31/01/2026

I could not identify what they were there for when I drove through the neighborhood, but cars were paired up and posted along many of the streets. Some parked Sheriff vehicles did not have occupants. I did not locate every car that had entered. No signs of immigration enforcement, but uncertain.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 30/01/2026

Hello friend, I don’t have a complete fix for a bad day, but I do have this cat pic. His name is Mickey.

A picture of a cat standing completely on his hind legs.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 30/01/2026

Four of the five trending posts are all about our state and cities. I miss when the most important topic in our state was the naming of our snowplows. Speaking of which, @governorwalz.mn.gov right after you get done with an eviction moratorium, how about naming one or more plow “Abolish ICE”.

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Mark @basedpractice.com · 29/01/2026

Hey @defendthe612.bsky.social , Why the random subscriptions to substack?

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