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Laurian

@laurianw.bsky.social
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Older Wasicu man living on the far southern reach of the Salish Sea. Progressive Democrat. Siberian Husky Dad. Welcome to a new kind of tension

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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics www.thelettersfromleo.com?r=1frhk0&utm...
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Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics | Christopher Hale | Substack
Letters from Leo is a chronicle of how Pope Leo XIV’s papacy intersects with American politics, faith, and the digital age during the presidency of Donald Trump. Click to read Letters from Leo — the A...
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
tRump knows he is dying and he wants to take everyone with him.
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Democracy dies with McClatchy. Fuckers McClatchy Media lays off 17 unionized news workers across Washington and Idaho www.chronline.com/stories/mccl...
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McClatchy Media lays off 17 unionized news workers across Washington and Idaho - The Daily Chronicle
McClatchy Media has cut 17 journalism jobs at its Washington and Idaho publications, the union representing those workers announced Friday.  Ten unionized workers at the Idaho Statesman …
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Sharon is watching the Mariners @sharonawrites.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Bryan Woo is the best 🥹
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NANCY COMICS BY ERNIE BUSHMILLER @nancycomics.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I THINK YOU’RE A BIG PIECE OF CHEESE!
SLUGGO AND TWO OTHER BOYS WATCH AS NANCY TELLS A POLICE OFFICER OFF
NANCY:I THINK YOU’RE A BIG PIECE OF CHEESE!
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Trump’s phony $5,000 promise gets him the headlines he wanted: presswatchers.org/2026/09/trum...
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Trump’s phony $5,000 promise gets him the headlines he wanted | Press Watch
Every journalist there knew it was a desperate, meaningless gambit. But most didn’t even give their audience a hint. I give out grades.
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RockWils1 @rockwils1.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Spot on. This is exactly what he's a genius at. He grabbed a week+ of wall-to-wall press coverage. As ridicules as it is, it resonates to his cult, and a few fence sitters. There's no such thing as bad press. (Phineas T. Barnum)
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Before baning on about 'Democrats' have an idea of what the Democratic Party actually is & how it works. This reportage will help. www.liberalcurrents.com/meet-the-dem...
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Meet the Democrats
The party is not an abstract cabal powered by fever dreams, but a living, breathing coalition held together by a ceaseless grind and people with the will to face it.
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JimfromNY @dissentinator.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The new motivational posters over at Space Force are pretty good, though…
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Normalizing Trump doesn’t just fail readers — it jeopardizes our future: presswatchers.org/2026/08/norm...
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Normalizing Trump doesn't just fail readers — it jeopardizes our future | Press Watch
If voters aren’t sufficiently alarmed, they may not recognize the need for emergency action once he is gone. I have some suggestions.
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Real Estate Broker In Richmond VA @realestatewhisper.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Oh, geez, that's an ugly lake on the right...how fitting!
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Only hopeless looser fck children. Why? Because no adult will. Send him to Hell. A Romanian prison would be an acceptable simulacrum.
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Another Profile in MAGA. From the Soviet of Washington "McEntire has had a history of questionable conduct... his time in the Legislature and has been the subject of a number of ethics complaints." Rep. Joel McEntire says he won’t challenge ethics board fine www.chronline.com/stories/rep-...
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Rep. Joel McEntire says he won’t challenge ethics board fine - The Daily Chronicle
Washington state Rep. Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, owes a $500 fine to the Legislative Ethics Board for his conduct on social media. The punishment was handed out specifically because of an …
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The Hell you say
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This is something I've been thinking about for decades. Lo and Behold a Gear Head thinks the same www.theautopian.com/its-time-for...
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It’s Time For America’s Police Cars To Look Friendly - The Autopian
“Looks like the police are here,” my friend in Germany nonchalantly chirped at a weekend car show in Nuremberg a few years ago. I turned around to see a small neon green and blue hatchback slowly ente...
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FT @fucktheory.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Imagine being talented and beautiful and rich and famous and still the most noteworthy thing about you is how good a person you are.
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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Your regular reminder Republicans in Congress fully support this.
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Ain't it always with these buffoons www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/08/it-a...
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It Always Gets Stupider - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Trump wants to make Essex class aircraft carriers great again: The United States Navy is potentially redesigning incoming aircraft vessels to better align with President Trump’s preferred aesthetic.  ...
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Terry @setmycompassnorh.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
None of us should forget
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Hakeem Jeffries is like tits on a bull. Useless
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
If tRump had said "We have intelligence that Iran is trying to shoot down Air Force. I say let them try." Could have swung the Mid-terms but no, because he is a pathetic coward.
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
It's the Democratic Party, not Democrat Party you fcking MAGA chuds. It's a fcking proper noun. Google it. And fck you too MSM for caving into Rethugican's mutilation of our lingua franca
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Profiles in Cowardness, Profiles of Fascists Three Lame Duck Rethug Senators fell in line with an Orange Toddler who insulted, belittled and ended their political careers and yet they still carry water for him. WTAF www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
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Blanche wins votes for Senate confirmation
Sen. Bill Cassidy says he will support the attorney general nominee.
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Liberal Hennrich in 3rd District won’t support Gluesenkamp Perez washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/08/05/l...
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Liberal Hennrich in 3rd District won’t support Gluesenkamp Perez • Washington State Standard
Fresh off a losing bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, fellow Democrat Brent Hennrich says he won’t be supporting her.
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Bernie Sanders hates the Democratic Party more than he hates Oligarchy. Fck him
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Secretary of Defense Rock @sodrock.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
It’s pretty clear that’s not what happened at all and this is like the 3rd different outlet I’ve seen saying as much
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Dana Bash is ripping Bobby Brainworms a new one. Jesus he's a thin skinned moron
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
OK MSM Dr Fauci is not going to answer the Senator's questions. Continued coverage of this farce is only allowing quacks bang on about their thoroughly debunked conspiracy theories. Don't. Broadcast. Lies.
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UAINE @mahtowin1.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
HANDS OFF CHACO! Your public comments needed now. eplanning.blm.gov/Participate-...
Cartoon image of Native man kicking Trump. "HANDS OFF COLONIZER" on top.
Below, it reads
"Chaco Canyon
Sacred land. Not for sale.
Not for Colonizers."
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FieldExplores (Gator Days) @fieldexplores.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Never Learned - Gator Days
Never Learned - Gator Days

Characters

August - Alligator - A soft spoken single father who works in IT. Gustopher's dad.

Gustopher - Alligator - An easily excitable boy who loves making friends. August's son.

Transcript

Panel 1

August is working on something at his computer when Gustopher comes in with a problem.

Gustopher: Dad! The remote isn't working!

August: Change the batteries.

Panel 2

Gustopher: I don't know how to do that.

August is surprised. 

August: Really? How have you never learned how to-

Panel 3

August suddenly stares off into the distance. This could be for a number of reasons. Perhaps he has realized that he's the one who is supposed to show Gustopher how to do these sorts of things. Maybe it's because the prevalence of rechargeable electronics is making the changing of batteries a practice that's slowly going away and August is feeling the pressure of the inevitable passage of time. It could be that he has indigestion. I don't know, I'm not a mind reader. Did you come to the transcript looking for answers? I wish I could give them to you. I personally feel that I'm losing all control of my life and I could use some answers too. I'm sorry, all this rambling feels passive aggressive on my end. We all have problems and worries. Anyway, I've completely lost track of what's going on in this comic.

Panel 4

August has a battery in hand and is showing Gustopher how to swap batteries.

August: So there's a positive and a negative end.
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avidreader8.bsky.social @avidreader8.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
#booksky #books #Kindleunlimited #thriller #suspense #romance #novels #geopolitical #mythological #darkromance #women #contemporary #fiction #fantasy #crime #amazon #sifi #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #author #readers #indie
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
wait 'til the Musk Minions hear about this. www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
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Meet the Canadian woman who was Matt Damon's stunt double in The Odyssey | CBC News
Matt Damon's biceps in The Odyssey have been getting plenty of attention lately — but not for the reason some might think. During a recent interview, Damon was quick to confess that, in at least one k...
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Trump's jihad on Canada is because his wife made goo-goo eyes on Justin Trudeau 7 years ago.
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
If you are looking for your next Greek Epic may I suggest Anabasis, aka The Persian Expedition. Hubris, what's that?
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
From time to time I dip into the Discover feed. Man, there are so many morons out there.
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US News Now - World’s leading Liberal Voice @democracyblue.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 21/07/2026
This just in -
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
"That new hole in the backyard? Haven't got a clue. Why do you ask?"
Siberian Husky with muzzle covered in dirt
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James Cameron @jjjcameron.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
"Grandad, just let them have their moment. Why don't we go over here and have a look at the buffet?"
Infantini attempting to get Trump out of shot with the Spanish team.
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Antifascist Militant @antifasictmilatant.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Holy fuck that was good and the article he's referencing is equally amazing
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Y'all have lost yer fcking mind over this World Cup bullshit. It's a pony show starring over-paid jocks making bank for FIFA, perhaps the most corrupt sporting org in history.
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Leave it to FOX to fck up the pre-game for the World Cup
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Wait, why the hell is someone singing our hideous national anthem. Our nation's team is not playing. Also too. The most over the top rendition since Roseanne Barr.
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Jesus this Mariners/Padres game is a hot mess. Errors, Umps over-ruled, fluke pitching. Yuk
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
It's shit like this that convinces me the tRump Coms office is a gaggle of nihilist comedy writers one-upping each other. "And then Hegseth says High T Lethality." "Dude, awesome!"
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driftglass @driftglass.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Turned out, the Republican "fish" rotted from the asshole up.
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
On January 23, 2029 the 1st order of business is to deliver tRump to the Hauge.
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Rocky Mountain Mike @rockymntnmike.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Now hear’s another clue for you, bitch. The Walrus was Mitch.
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Laurian @laurianw.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
So Dementia Don wants to re-hash the 2020 election? I'm all for it. Let the bitch whine about something he lost sooooooooooo bigly
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