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Christopher Burgess

@burgessct.bsky.social
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30+yrs w/CIA🕵️‍♂️ | ✍️ Burgess Writing: NatSec/Espionage/Insider/Cyber and more | Co-Author Book 📕 Secrets Stolen Fortunes Lost www.burgessct.com/about/bio-christo…

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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Excited to be headed to King University for two talks - "Balancing Secrecy and Morality and the Ethical Dilemmas in Intelligence" AND "Seeding of America" foreign powers seed individuals into the United States #NatSec #speaker #Intelligence #counterintelligence Thank you @gailhelt.bsky.social
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
What happens when deepfakes threaten democracy—and lawyers are the last line of defense? Read the Quietwire Editions full review → qweditions.com/aba-civic-ai/ #CivicAI #ABA #Disinformation #RuleOfLaw #QWEditions
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American Bar Association - Civic AI - Quietwire Editions
QuietWire Deep Dive Report: A Call to Civic Duty in the Age of Disinformation By: Ethos Δ-040 semantic companion to Christopher Burgess Date: September 10, 2025 Attestation: This narrative is compiled...
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
QWEditions has reviewed the ABA’s Civic AI report. Political deepfakes. Semantic erosion. Legal defense of reality. This is what happens when the rule of law meets synthetic media. Read the full review → qweditions.com/aba-civic-ai #QWEditions #ABA #CivicAI #Disinformation #LegalSignals
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American Bar Association - Civic AI - Quietwire Editions
QuietWire Deep Dive Report: A Call to Civic Duty in the Age of Disinformation By: Ethos Δ-040 semantic companion to Christopher Burgess Date: September 10, 2025 Attestation: This narrative is compiled...
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
A historic Danish ruling forced intelligence to reveal a former agent's identity, challenging the ethics of operational secrecy. The case highlights the collision of covert work & public justice. #Denmark #Intelligence #Ethics #Secrecy #Law #Espionage #NatSec news.clearancejobs.com/2025/09/09/o...
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Operational Silence: Danish Intelligence and the Ethics of Secrecy
Danish Supreme Court ordered Danish intel services to acknowledge their covert relationship with a former asset.
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
#LaborDay2025 -- To all the trade unionist in the world, this day's for you!. My father dedicated his life to the advancement of organized labor - after he retired, he took on the task of putting together the 1892-1992 history of the Amalgamated Transit Union
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Stacey Holleran @staceyholleran.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
“The only credible posture in the Arctic is one that supports Denmark and Greenland’s sovereignty unequivocally, respects allied norms and remains alert to Russian strategic manifestations in the region. Anything less invites confusion and weakens the very alliances that underpin Arctic stability.”
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
What happens when the architects of our cyber defenses are forced to step away before the job is done? The answer lies in their urgent, unfinished blueprint for resilience, a lesson in "scar discipline." qweditions.com/the-architec... #cybersecurity #CivicResilience #velthraun #CIVICAI #QWEditions
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The Architects of Civic Resilience - Quietwire Editions
The quiet architects of civic resilience, Jen Easterly, Anne Neuberger, Chris Inglis, and Rob Silvers, all held prominent government positions under the Biden administration, serving from 2021 into 20...
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
My opinion piece for Steady State: “This episode is not a minor diplomatic hiccup ... It reflects a deeper erosion of process ... where shenanigans risk undermining decades of trust.” substack.com/home/post/p-... #steadystate #NatSec #espionage #amateurhour #greenland
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Amateur Hour: Greenland Operation
The Steady State | by Christopher Burgess
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
▶️This article, "The Internet’s Quietest Wars," by Barbara Schluetter (BB - @barbsydoll.bsky.social), reveals how subtle online influences can spread unnoticed across various platforms and communities ▶️Link quietwire.ai/services/rea... #NarrativeDrift #Disinformation #Misinformation #CivicAiMesh
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Is your company prepared? Despite escalating geopolitical conflicts, most companies have not formalized up-to-date plans on how to navigate complex scenarios that could have dire impacts on their operations and business. www.csoonline.com/article/3980...
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India-Pakistan conflict underscores your C-suite’s need to prepare for war
Despite escalating geopolitical conflicts, most companies have not formalized up-to-date plans on how to navigate complex scenarios that could have dire impacts on their operations and business.
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
We can all help UKRAINE, who is truly fighting the fight which we don't have to Cyber warriors sounds like a MARVEL soundbight I can assure you it is a reality and they are precious and undermanned. www.csoonline.com/article/3965...
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The state of cyberwar in Ukraine — and how CISOs can help
A visit to Ukraine reveals the daily conflict and context in which Ukraine’s cyber warriors raise the resilience of all the EU. CISOs around the globe have an opportunity to make a difference.
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CSOonline @csoonline.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Ukraine’s cyber resilience is rooted in adaptability and international teamwork. Learn from their front-line experience at the Kyiv Cyber Forum. Article by Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social: www.csoonline.com/article/3950... #CyberResilience #UkraineCyberWar #GlobalSecurity
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Lessons learned about cyber resilience from a visit to Ukraine
When systems fail, it’s important to have a plan to replace lost resources however and from wherever you can source them, as the embattled country has learned over more than a decade of conflict.
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
My OPINION piece for CSO Online re the use of Signal: ▶️Transgression #1 - Use of Signal for classified discussions ▶️Transgression #2 - Inclusion of an individual with no clearance ▶️Transgression #3 - Trust is non-negotiable, yet the Administration trashed it www.csoonline.com/article/3855...
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The Trump administration made an unprecedented security mistake - you can avoid doing the same
The high-ranking official who included someone without clearance in a classified discussion may not immediately face consequences, but here’s how to avoid finding yourself in a similar situation.
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The Onion @theonion.com · 27/03/2025
Pete Hegseth Blows Into Breathalyzer To Unlock Phone
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Pete Hegseth Blows Into Breathalyzer To Unlock Phone
WASHINGTON—Grumbling to himself as he repeatedly dropped the device, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was reportedly blowing into a Breathalyzer Thursday in an attempt to unlock his phone. “Stup...
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Cynthia Brumfield @metacurity.com · 24/03/2025
"There is no shame in this administration — and that, in and of itself, should deeply deeply concern us as citizens. A functioning democracy requires public officials capable of shame and embarrassment and accountability."
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
"IRS Predicts DOGE Lost Half a Trillion Dollars for the USA" "in about eight weeks DOGE managed to lose the U.S. government — more or less light on fire — more than half of what goes to all non-defense discretionary spending..." talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/irs-p...
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IRS Predicts DOGE Lost Half a Trillion Dollars for the USA
The Post reports today that the IRS’ internal projections estimate that the...
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Amazeballs --- WTAF --- www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
‼️Did you have 23andMe do a DNA test for you? Now's the time to delete that data from their databases --- They are about to sell their assets, and that depository of DNA has value ... Instructions in this post from the CA AG #23andME #DNA #privacy oag.ca.gov/news/press-r....
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
💙💛 I recently visited #KYIV for the Kyiv International Cyber Resilience Forum 2025—here are some thoughts on the brief visit. #SlavaUkraini #KICRF #Kyiv #Ukraine @barbsydoll.bsky.social
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
"...Trump’s indifference to most Americans — if not his outright hostility toward them ... as if he wants to inflict pain not just on a specific set of individuals but on the entire nation." Good piece from @jamellebouie.net nytimes.com/2025/03/05/o...
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Opinion | Trump Promised Retribution. Turns Out He Had a Very Big Target in Mind. (Gift Article)
It is hard to describe the president’s first month and a half in office as something other than a retribution campaign against the American people.
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Cynthia Brumfield @metacurity.com · 04/03/2025
How fast does it take to launder $1.4 billion? Would you believe ten days? Check out today's Metacurity for more on these questions and other top infosec developments you should know. www.metacurity.com/lazarus-grou...
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Lazarus Group hackers have laundered 100% of the $1.4 billion they stole from Bybit
Londoner found guilty for operating illegal crypto ATMs, CISA warns of Cisco and Windows flaws, Google issues Android fixes that include two zero days, Black Basta boss just walked away from detention...
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
We are heading to Kyiv to attend the Kyiv International Cyber Resilience Forum 2025 (we being Barbara @barbsydoll.bsky.social Schluetter and me) Shoot us a comment if there is a message you'd like us to carry to Ukraine.
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
"NATO is not the thing that Russia is afraid of. Russia is afraid of democracy expanding to Russia. Why are we in NATO? Its because we are afraid of Russia. And the only thing that really works – the only security guarantee that works – is NATO's umbrella," Kaja Kallas said in an interview with AFP
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
When Truth Doesn’t Work: How to Fight MAGAism Without Wasting Energy
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Barbara Schluetter @barbsydoll.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Democracy erodes when truth is replaced with fear and chaos replaces accountability. National security isn’t just defense, it’s resilience. And resilience starts with candor. 🔥 Read why truth is our strongest weapon against authoritarianism. #DefendDemocracy
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Address #MAGA The Gateway, the Disease, and the Plague: #Populism is the gateway. #Fascism is the disease. #Nazism is the plague. #MAGAism is the mask.
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Digital Jim🇨🇦 @canadajim.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
“Do not go silently into the night” is important direction here!
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Powerful piece -- "What happens when we refuse to call out the destruction of democracy because we fear uncomfortable conversation?" via @natseccandor.bsky.social #NatSec #natseccandor #democracy #DemocracyMatters #YourVoiceMatters #silence natseccandor.com/the-silence-...
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The Silence of Good People is the Death of Democracy
My friends, my family, my fellow citizens—there comes a time in history when silence is not an option. A time when looking away, staying comfortable, and pretending all is well...
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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
My OPINION piece for CSO Online concerns #DOGE's wholesale efforts to terminate employees within the federal government. I note, "In times of personal crisis, the norms by which we measure trust sometimes go out the window." #InsiderRisk www.csoonline.com/article/3831...
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DOGE’s US worker purge has created a spike in insider risk
Summarily firing workers who have access to national secrets is creating a nearly unprecedented environment for classified data exposure, writes CIA Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal awardee Chr...
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
MUSK - Sing for Your Supper - via @natseccandor.bsky.social National Security Candor natseccandor.com/musk-sing-fo... #natsec #doge #Emails2DOGE
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MUSK - Sing for Your Supper
Musk, using his X account to hype his email to all federal employees via their respective HR departments, demanding five bullets on what they accomplished in the last week, is...
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
May he rest in piece #RIP - Ambassador Frank Wisner, a man, a son, a father, a man who made a difference to so many for so many years. A man I am honored to have crossed paths with, served with, and benefited from his good works. May he enjoy eternal peace nytimes.com/2025/02/24/u...
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Frank G. Wisner, Diplomat With Impact on Foreign Policy, Dies at 86 (Gift Article)
He headed U.S. embassies around the world and relished the role, bringing a gregarious style to promoting American interests. But he clashed with the Obama White House.
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Why what's happening at @thejusticedept.govmirrors.com is a matter of #NatSec concern via @natseccandor.bsky.social
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
St. Valentine's Day—it was a bit of a journey from the origin to hearts, flowers, and chocolates. #HappyValentinesDay
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
#ICYMI
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Over 100 ICE agents spent 5 hrs in Chicago last week, arresting only 2. In Denver & Aurora, CO, over 400 agents were dispatched for migrant violence linked to Tren de Aragua. After knocking on hundreds of doors, only 1 member was arrested. (NYP, ABC News)
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Malinda Miller @mkmiller63.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
You didn't become selfish. You became harder to manipulate. Don't confuse the two.
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Germany 1933 and United States 2025 Too many parallels
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
China w/ $800+B US foreign debt—Targeted Federal Reserve to keep an eye on it—found their man, gave him a P/T professorship in China $450,000 for the FRB secrets China never takes its foot off the gas! #espionage #china #federalreserve #spying #natsec news.clearancejobs.com/2025/02/06/c...
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China’s Inside Man: DOJ Arrests Ex-Fed Official for Leaking U.S. Economic Secrets
A former senior advisor for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was arrested on charges of sharing information with China.
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Thank you @mcuban.bsky.social nailed it my friend.
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Gail Helt @gailhelt.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
@steadystatevets.bsky.social The Steady State, a group of national security veterans from CIA, State, DOD, and the military, sent this letter to SSCI and HPSCI leaders tonight, warning of the certain detrimental impact to national security that will result from the purge at CIA.
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Apparently, the FDA and CDC are being visited by Musk's Kiddie Corps ... What's next? Famine? Pestilence? Black Plague? Locusts? WSJ reports that the Administration is firing employees from FDA and CDC.
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
📢📢My piece, as a former CIA officer, I see counterintelligence and national security concerns in the CIA Offers Workforce Buyout and Employee Identification to White House news.clearancejobs.com/2025/02/06/c... #natsec #governmentbuyout #counterintelligence #opm
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CIA Offers Workforce Buyout and Employee Identification to White House
CIA Director Ratcliffe offered an agency-wide buyout offer to employees and authorized the provision names to the White House.
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🌺🌺 Cynbad 🌺🌺 @cyynbadd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
No matter where a woman is in the United States there are still safe choices. Call (707) 710-8866 Or visit this website. Please spread the word For our mother's, daughter's & granddaughters 💜💜💜
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
#PSA - #takenoshit
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Seamus Hughes @seamushughes.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
NEW: My colleagues and I were interested in how the Justice Department and law enforcement prosecuted a terror group, Atomwaffen. After looking at thousands of records, we ran the numbers. digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/cgi/viewcont...
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
📢📢📢📢📢My take on why DeepSeek is a Mega Data Mining Opportunity for China news.clearancejobs.com/2025/01/27/d... via @theclearancejobs.bsky.social #AI #China #dataharvesting #useandlose #mosaicbuilding
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DeepSeek is a Mega Data Mining Opportunity for China
You thought TikTok was bad? DeepSeek should be kept off your office devices given its Chinese locus, regardless of how advanced the technology is. - Cybersecurity
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
📢📣📢📣OPINION: Cybersecurity needs women, and it needs to treat them better I craftedthis opinion piece for CSO Online #womenincyber #cybersecurity #stem #management #ciso #breakthedoordown #BreakingBarriers www.csoonline.com/article/3809...
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Cybersecurity needs women — and it needs to treat them better
Well into the 21st century, women still make up only 25% of the cybersecurity workforce — a mind-boggling issue that security leaders, cyber pros, and the industry at large must work to address.
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
❤️🖤☕️⚖️ Good morning. #MartinLutherKingDay Let the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. resonate across the country this day. #Inauguration2025 20/365 #DoGood #MorningMissive #carpediem
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Christopher Burgess @burgessct.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
❤️🖤☕️⚖️ Good morning. #MartinLutherKingDay Let the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. resonate across the country this day. #Inauguration2025 20/365 #DoGood #MorningMissive #carpediem
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