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Trump on Venezuela: "We're taking out for ourselves -- we deserve it. To the victor belong the spoils, right? -- we're taking out billions and billions of dollars a day."

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 59m

Remember when he used to brag about how greedy he is? Laws be damned, grab everything you can get your hands on and then brag about how you got away with it. Who cares about our reputation in the world? Trump thinks "winning" is the only thing that matters, and only suckers follow the rules.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5h

Trump has denied disaster relief for Illinois following severe storms in August. Trump approved a request from Indiana for damage resulting from the same storms. One is a "blue state." The other is a "red state." No other president has politicized natural disasters the way that Trump has.

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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 58m

He bombed a school.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 7h

Wow. Donald Trump is giving money to Putin’s war machine so he can keep killing innocent Ukrainians and attacking democracies across Europe. The UK must lead a coalition of the willing that stands up and says no.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 7h

Documents released by a watchdog group suggest that despite Trump's promise to fund Freedom 250 events through private donations, taxpayers largely footed the bill. The budget estimates leave open questions about where tens of millions in private donations ended up.

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Trump Raised Big Bucks for Freedom 250 — But Most Events Appear to be Funded by Taxpayers

Newly released documents raise questions about what happened to the corporate and private donations.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 7h

Trump announces importing diesel from Russia. 1 It will kill Ukrainians 2 What happened to the sanctions? 3 IT WILL KILL UKRAINIANS

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Kevin Rothrock @kevinrothrock.me · 7h

How's them "sanctions from hell" looking, boys?

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Missing The Point @missingthept.bsky.social · 11h

A heliport and a ballroom are the two things George Washington said the White House needed in his Farewell Address.

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Most people use AmEX for the points. In the Amb. Kimberly Guilfoyle texts, it's so the money "won't show" I was an ambassador myself & I've never seen anything like this She denies it, but you can smell this one from Athens! More on @CNN.com 👇

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Mark Grimshaw @markgrimshawtism.bsky.social · 18h

A fascinating editorial decision from the BBC, to make the headline a scaremongering “AUTISM AND ADHD ARE BEING OVERDIAGNOSED”, and then, four bullet points later, have the author of the report quoted as essentially saying “nah, that’s bullshit, actually”.

ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says report, as author warns of rise in mental ill health
Summary
• An official review in England finds there is a risk of people being over-diagnosed with
ADHD and autism - three key findings from the report
• As well as neurodevelopmental conditions, the review looks at mental ill health, particularly in younger people. Our health correspondent explains the difference
• It was commissioned earlier this year after Wes Streeting, then the health secretary, said there was an "over-diagnosis" of mental health conditions
• Speaking to Radio 4's Today programme earlier, review chair Prof Peter Fonagy said Streeting was "with respect, completely wrong"

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Immunity deal confirmed in Thunderdome @jdjos.bsky.social · 12h

He’s fighting his natural response to curl into the fetal position when under duress

Markwayne cowers during Jan 6 as his future boss sends friendly reminders to what will happen if they don’t heed his call

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Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · 12h

Your boss was trying to incite a racist pogrom yesterday, Markwayne

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JJ in DC @jjindc.bsky.social · 12h

This 💩 again?

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Edinburgh O'Clock @edinburghclock.bsky.social · 19h

Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train. A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social. Please repost with your own caption.

Delicious images of Edinburgh from Tom Duffin

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Historical Marker Ahead @historicalmarker.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Today is the anniversary of the infamous 1871 Chicago fire, as many as 300 dead. But it’s also the anniversary of the less famous Peshtigo, Wisc., fire, also in 1871, with as many as 2,500 dead. People jumped into the Peshtigo River to try to survive the 3-day fire that covered 1,875 square miles.

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Alerts from NWS Peachtree City GA (Unofficial) @atl.nws-bot.us · 23h

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 8 at 11:34PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA Additional Details Here.

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This product covers North and Central Georgia

**HURRICANE ISAIAS STRENGTHENING OVER THE GULF**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Chattahoochee, Harris,
Heard, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike, Schley,
Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Upson, and Webster

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 620 miles south-southwest of Atlanta GA or about 530
miles south-southwest of Columbus GA
- 25.4N 88.4W
- Storm Intensity 105 mph
- Movement Northeast or 40 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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At 10PM ET, Hurricane Isaias was located in the southern Gulf with
maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, moving NE at 14 mph. Isaias is
forecast to turn northward on Friday and accelerate towards the
northern Gulf Coast late Friday into early Saturday. As Isaias moves
inland on Saturday, widespread impacts are expected across North and
Central Georgia, including a prolonged period of strong, gusty winds,
heavy rainfall with localized flooding, and the potential for several
tornadoes.

The wind field associated with Isaias is expected to expand
considerably as the system moves inland over the Gulf Coast and up
across Mississippi and Alabama. Strong winds will extend well east of
the center, potentially into West-Central Georgia. A Tropical Storm
Watch is in effect for this area where wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will
be possible. Further north and east, while Isaias will be weakening
and becoming post-tropical, there will be a very strong pressure
gradient between the system and strong high pressure over the
Mid-Atlantic. This gradient will support a prolonged period of strong
easterly winds with frequent gusts to 40 to 50 mph across most of
North Georgia from early Saturday through early Sunday. A High Wind
Watch has been issued for this area. The prolonged and strong winds
could lead to power outages from downed limbs and trees, especially
when combined with saturated soils from periods of heavy rain.

Isaias will bring widespread rainfall, with multiple bands of heavy
rain expected Friday night through Sunday. Rainfall totals of 1 to
3 inches are likely across much of the area, with localized amounts up
to 5 inches possible. This rainfall could lead to localized flash
flooding, particularly in urban and poor-drainge areas, as well as
flood-prone creeks and streams. A Flood Watch has been issued for the
entire area.

Additionally, as Isaias tracks northward and inland on Saturday, a
favorable environment for tornadoes will develop across North and
Central Georgia, and potentially linger into Sunday morning. Several
tornadoes will be possible, particularly within the outer rainbands of
the system. These types of tornadoes typically develop quickly, and
could occur throughout the overnight hours Saturday night.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible significant impacts across
North and Central Georgia. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Numerous power and communications outages.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across North and Central Georgia. Potential impacts include:
- Rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals,
arroyos, and ditches overflow.
- Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid
inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as
storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions
become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a dangerous tornado event having possible significant
impacts across North and Central Georgia. Potential impacts include:
- The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
- Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots
of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures.
- Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile
homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or
uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about.
Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging
wind gusts, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the
storm.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.

Be sure to let friends and family members know of your intentions for
weathering the storm and your whereabouts. Have someone located away
from the threatened area serve as your point of contact. Share vital
contact information with others. Keep cell phones handy and charged.

Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are
unable to make personal preparations.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on creating an emergency plan see ready.ga.gov
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Peachtree City GA around 2AM, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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Tina's Driving Lesson @tinavstammy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Know any Trumpers? The time to start talking to them about protesting this atrocity, or at the least boycotting it, is now. Whatever one's feelings and opinions about the death penalty, this is barbaric. The administration may back down on its own; it often does. But let's not count on that.

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Pentagon says firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed

When asked if Hasan had made any final requests or reached out to the Trump administration, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth simply replied: “Don’t care. We’ll see him on December 3rd.”

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Gary Legum @glegum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Hasan was paralyzed in the shooting, so as if this wasn't all bad enough already, sit with the image of him being executed while in a wheelchair for that extra frisson of barbarity.

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Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Almost exactly one year ago I broke the news that the FDA was conducting a bogus study of abortion pills (even though we have decades of research proving they’re safe) jessica.substack.com/p/breaking-t...

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BREAKING: The Trump Administration is "Reviewing" Abortion Pills

The FDA and HHS just announced their next move in the war against mifepristone

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Do Trump aides take three days to debate whether he means to destroy blue cities or prevent Iran from doing so, too? I mean, he literally did set out to destroy Los Angeles. He used paramilitaries, not nukes. But he did set out to destroy it.

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Leah Sottile @leahsottile.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Okay now I’m actually starting to keep count on the number of Oregon cases where public records are being held back.

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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 08/10/2026

I'm getting several of these emails a day now: an AI agent has found my online profile and emailed me a manuscript, trying—poorly—to make a case that the work is somehow central to my research program. More and more of the papers are themselves utter AI slop. DON'T FUCKING DO THIS, PEOPLE.

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AL.com @al.com · 08/10/2026

The Alabama Supreme Court has protected a Staton Correctional Facility officer from a lawsuit filed by an inmate who was stabbed after two prisoners entered his dorm.

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 08/10/2026

If you live on portions of the northern Gulf coast highlighted here, winds are forecast to be high enough to make further preparations for Isaias impossible by Friday. Do you have an evacuation plan? Is your home ready? Prepare now. www.weather.gov/safety/hurri...

National Hurricane Center map showing the earliest reasonable arrival times of tropical-storm-force winds from Tropical Storm Isaias, as of October 7, 2026. Tropical-storm-force winds could reach the southern Gulf of Mexico Wednesday evening, spread northeast across the central Gulf Thursday, and reach portions of the northern Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle as early as Friday morning. Areas farther inland across Mississippi and Alabama could experience these winds by Friday evening. Colors indicate the probability of sustained winds of at least 39 mph, with the highest probabilities concentrated along the storm's projected path.

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😷 it’s only Wednesday 😷 @diplo-drama.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I haven’t seen any commentary about how this storm is aiming right at a huge number of oil refineries, and what that will mean for prices as the midterms approach…

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Once a week, for the next 10 weeks, I’m going to share a short passage from my book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable. This isn’t a greatest hits collection. I want to revisit ideas that still feel useful for where we are now and that will help us keep the Republic. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-republ...

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The Republic, Revisited

Ten Essays for Right Now

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Kimberly Guilfoyle was preparing for her congressional hearing to become ambassador to Greece when she asked a donor for $100K to pay AmEx, in a way that wouldn’t leave a paper trail. “It won’t show up anywhere if you wire money to AmEx.” Gift link. 👇 www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Multiple people serving as “convoy captains” for Trump-endorsed Rep. Mike Collins’ Senate campaign have ties to the United Klans of America, founded by former KKK leader Robert Shelton. This is in addition to his Nazi Party staff and support base. www.thedailybeast.com/trump-candid...

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Trump Pick’s Campaign Hit With Explosive Staff Revelations

Affiliates of Georgia candidate Mike Collins have ties to a group he has denounced as a “hate organization.”

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 07/10/2026

BREAKING: In a win for Georgia voters, a state court dismissed a Republican lawsuit seeking to limit where mail-in ballots can be returned in Gwinnett County. The ruling preserves an additional way for voters in Georgia's second-most populous county to return their ballots before the midterms.

In the document, the heading reads "In the Superior Court of Gwinnett County State of Georgia." It involves the Republican National Committee, Gwinnett County Republican Party, and Tim Fleming as plaintiffs, and David Hancock and others as defendants, along with DSCC and Jon Ossoff for Senate as intervenors. The text is an order denying a motion for an interlocutory injunction and granting motions to dismiss. The document outlines the case concerning absentee ballot applications. The filing includes official stamps and electronic file marks.

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🗽LOLGOP🗽 @lolgop.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Remember the Alamo?

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Bebe's Birdhouse @bebesbirdhouse.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

You know these ppl are basically wht nationalists and think all wht ppl vote rethuglican.. Ugghh.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Meanwhile, over on X, the Secretary of Homeland Security is posting about "vandalizing the demographics of America," a phrase which is either a chilling suggestion of white nationalism from Mullin or just straight pablum which means nothing but sounds just fash enough to excite the faithful.

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“Vandalize the demographics of America” is either a chilling phrase suggesting that Mullin is a white nationalist or an absurdly meaningless bit of pablum which ignores 250 years of the constantly shifting demographics of a nation of immigrants.

Underneath is a picture of Mullin with a quote "How do you turn a country from democracy to socialism? You have to change the demographics."

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Bebe's Birdhouse @bebesbirdhouse.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

As he personally benefits from the Iran war..

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The kids these days will hardly believe it, but a mere two years ago, the mental & physical (lack of) acuity of Elderly Presidents was the Great Issue of Our Time. Someone should tell Jake Tapper & Alex Thompson, so they can write a book on it

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Samuel Alito invented an entire history of birthright citizenship.

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AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 07/10/2026

Trump says he will not reimburse taxpayers millions of dollars paid for political ads that have already aired. The release of government-funded advertisements promoting Trump ahead of tight US midterm elections in November caused an outcry on both sides of the US political divide u.afp.com/S9t5

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Alex Spahn 🌋🌪️☄️ @spahn711.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Do y'all have an obvious favorite photo of your dog? Because I sure do, and it will forever be this one of him photobombing Devil's Tower lol.

A photo of my dog photo-bombing Devil's Tower. My dog, a husky/malamute/wolf with black and tan fur is sitting in front of the towering rocky pillar with a large smile and tongue hanging out.

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Mary Brandt, MD, MDiv @drmlb.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This should scare the meconium out of all of us.

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

You fucking idiots. You're far more likely to get toxoplasmosis from undercooked meat than cats. And if you're really that worried about it all you have to do is keep your cat INSIDE and don't feed them raw meat. www.catsexclusive.com/blog/toxopla...

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Toxoplasmosis: Myth vs Reality

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Dr. Michelle A. Rodrigues 🐒 @marspidermonkey.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

OFFS, you’re probably more likely to get toxoplasmosis from handling and preparing meat (or eating it undercooked) than your indoor cat’s litterbox. Yet, somehow I know of multiple women who have rehomed cats because their shitty husbands refused to scoop the box when they were pregnant.

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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

There's no rush...death by a thousand corruption cuts @billbramhall.bsky.social

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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

They’re dismantling the ACA and sending bribes to people for votes. Because of the dismantling, prices of healthcare will go up far more than the one-time bribe. IG: @ mrglobaltoo www.instagram.com/mrglobaltoo?...

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Pay attention to this: it's a big deal.

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