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Patrick O’Keefe

@patrickokeefe.bsky.social
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💼 Online community management, content moderation, trust and safety, policy, product 🏗️ Built: D2C, membership, streaming products 🏢 Past: CNN, Warner Bros. Discovery 📚 Author: Managing Online Forums 🎙️ Host: @communitysignal.bsky.social 📍 Hollywood

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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Boone just had to give Grisham more ABs than Rice. Just had to do it. #Yankees
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"He was a world-class comedian — and that's not even what he did best. Discover Martin Mull's lifelong artistic passion in this star-studded documentary." Who Is Martin Mull?, directed by Bob Saget and Neil Berkeley, is out now on Netflix, via the doc team @blammoair.bsky.social is on.
Black and white promotional poster for a Netflix documentary. Comedian Martin Mull stands with one foot propped on a dark wooden chair, wearing a patterned suit and tie featuring a basset hound face. The title text in the center reads "WHO IS Martin Mull?" in stylized red and yellow lettering. Additional text at the top reads "A NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY," and text at the bottom reads "ONLY ON NETFLIX OCTOBER 7".
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I guess I should get my ballot in early.
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Richard J Torres @rjkeats98.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
watched the documentary, "The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part" on Netflix. fascinating and infuriating look at a narcissistic murderer who inexplicably avoided punishment for way too long.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"A journalist and a detective uncover the truth about a killer whose charm masked a trail of failed marriages and suspicious deaths." The Widower: ‘Til Death Do Us Part is out today on Netflix, care of the doc team, including @blammoair.bsky.social.
Promotional poster for the Netflix documentary "The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part". The poster features an older couple smiling side by side outdoors at night. A man with long, wavy gray-white hair and a dark suit with a red tie stands on the left, and a woman with curly blondish-brown hair and a light-colored top stands on the right. Bold white text reads "THE WIDOWER" with "'TIL DEATH DO US PART" underneath, and the bottom reads "ONLY ON NETFLIX SEPTEMBER 30".
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whet moser @whetmoser.com · 29/09/2026
god this is gonna be so good www.youtube.com/watch?v=36ZE...
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Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
A screenshot of a "RECENT ACTIVITY" section featuring four media posters side-by-side: the first is the animated series Cars on the Road showing Lightning McQueen and Mater; the second is the classic film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory featuring Willy Wonka with arms outstretched; the third is the animated short Cars Toon: The Radiator Springs 500 ½ with off-road racing vehicles; and the fourth is the stand-up comedy special Stavros Halkias: Uncle Stav, showing comedian Stavros Halkias on stage in a blue tracksuit holding a microphone.
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 23/09/2026
I wrote about how Trump is treating presidential power like it's his own possession and using it to punish blue states — but also about how at least he's promised lots of cash for all of us. www.ctinsider.com/columnist/ar...
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Trump yesterday referred to North Carolina cities as "blood-soaked killing fields." I hadn't yet heard this when someone asked me today what my favorite state that I've lived in was, after California. North Carolina was my answer. Visit BloodSoakedKillingFields.com.
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Visit North Carolina | Official NC Travel & Tourism Website
Welcome to NC’s official travel-planning destination. Explore things to do, browse maps and places to stay, and discover ideas for your next vacation.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"A journalist and a detective uncover the truth about a killer whose charm masked a trail of failed marriages and suspicious deaths." The Widower: ‘Til Death Do Us Part. Netflix. September 30. From the doc team, including @blammoair.bsky.social.
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The Widower: ‘Til Death Do Us Part | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Screenshot of a streaming interface titled "Recent Activity" showing four promotional posters for Netflix titles:

Stavros Halkias: Uncle Stav, featuring comedian Stavros Halkias in a blue tracksuit holding a microphone.

Untold: Mr. T: I Pity the Fool, a Netflix Sports Film featuring Mr. T in camouflage and gold chains.

Instdocs: The Decoy Plane, a Netflix Instadoc showing a man in a suit walking down steps.

The Three Musketeers, featuring a lineup of actors against a dark background.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Laura Loomer's racist comments about @angieforfl.bsky.social give me a chance to once again point out that Loomer has had an active account on Cameo forever, and Cameo is one of the ways that racist bigots like Loomer generate revenue. Cameo knows this and happily shares in the profits.
Screenshot of a Cameo profile page for Laura Loomer, listed as an "Activist."

At the top, her profile image shows her in a blue suit jacket, alongside her name and title. Below is a row of booking options:

Intro video thumbnail: Shows a close-up photo of Laura Loomer with long dark hair.

Say Happy Birthday: Feature card with a birthday cake emoji and a "Book now" button.

Ask a Question: Feature card with a raised-hand emoji and a "Book now" button.

Receive a Pep Talk: Feature card with a flexed bicep emoji and a "Book now" button.

Below the cards, key details display:

Availability: "Only 2 left!" marked with a flame icon.

Price: $55+

Delivery: 24hr delivery

Reviews: 5.00 rating across 3 reviews

Main CTA: A bright purple button reading "Book a personal video $55+".

At the bottom under "REASONS TO GET A VIDEO", interactive pills highlight options including Birthday, Pep talk, Roast, Advice, Question, and Other.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
In May, a community that I created celebrated 25 years online. I've managed it for the entire time. It's a funny thing to say out loud. You have an idea, you work at it, and then, somehow, 25 years goes by.
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the babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
most embarrassing guy of all time
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
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A screenshot of a digital interface with a "RECENT ACTIVITY" header displaying four movie posters in a horizontal row. From left to right, the posters are:

The Devil Wears Prada 2: Four characters are posed on a grand white staircase. Meryl Streep stands near the top in a voluminous red gown. Below her, Anne Hathaway stands on the left in a white suit, Emily Blunt stands on the right in a black dress, and Stanley Tucci sits on the bottom steps in a black suit and a black-and-white striped scarf.

Cars: Lightning McQueen, a red race car, is partially concealed by a draped blue sheet on a dark background. Only his eyes in the windshield and his smiling grill are visible. The classic "Cars" logo sits below him.

Wicked For Good: Against a colorful, magical sky, Glinda floats inside a glowing bubble in a pink dress on the left, while Elphaba flies on a broomstick in a black dress on the right. Below them, a yellow path winds toward a green, glowing city.

The Dink: An ensemble comedy poster featuring a bearded man in a blue headband holding a pickleball paddle in the foreground. Several other characters are clustered behind him. A pickleball net and dozens of green pickleballs fill the bottom of the frame, surrounding the title "the Dink" in stylized white and blue lettering.

A small refresh arrow icon is visible just below the Cars poster, and an "ALL" text link is on the far right of the top header.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
"I wasn't really a fan of Dolly Parton, but..."
"A close-up profile of football manager José Mourinho wearing a black sports jacket. He is grimacing with his eyes closed as he pulls a headset off his head, appearing highly frustrated or annoyed."
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
A large, makeshift memorial covers Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The brass and terrazzo star on the charcoal-colored sidewalk is almost entirely obscured by dozens of brightly colored flower bouquets, including red, pink, and yellow roses, white lilies, and assorted daisies.

Nestled among the flowers are several glass prayer candles, greeting cards, and printed photos of Dolly Parton. One sign features a photo of Dolly holding a guitar with the printed text, "FAREWELL TO A BELOVED AMERICAN ICON." Next to it is another portrait with a handwritten note that reads, "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU DOLLY." A small Curious George book or card is also visible near the front.

Behind the dense pile of ground flowers stands a large floral wreath on a metal easel, made of light pink, dark pink, and peach roses, draped with a black sash that reads "DOLLY PARTO" (with the final letter obscured). To the left sits another circular wreath composed primarily of white flowers with bright pink and yellow blooms.

The scene takes place outdoors on a sunny day. In the background, a white Ford transit van is parked along the curb, and various storefronts, including a Starbucks, a souvenir shop, and an outlet, are visible across the street. On the far left edge of the frame, a person's hand is partially visible, pointing toward the memorial.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Tim Curry was such a fun, talented guy. He'll be missed.
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Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Star, Dies at 80
Tim Curry, who soared to fame in the ‘70s as the flamboyant star of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 80.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Marquee at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood: "If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. Dolly forever."
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A daytime exterior photo of The Fonda Theatre under a clear blue sky. The building features a dark gray corrugated metal facade. The main marquee displays "THE FONDA THEATRE" in yellow lettering. Below the name, the white reader board displays black text across several sections:

The far-left section partially reads "THE RINGER FANTASY FOOTBALL SHOW PRESENTED BY VERIZON".

The center-left section reads "DOLLY FOREVER".

The center-right section reads "IF YOU WANT THE RAINBOW YOU GOTTA PUT UP WITH THE RAIN".

The far-right section lists upcoming September dates, including "9 17+18" and "9 24".

Below the marquee, the theater's entrance is closed off by black metal security gates. To the right of the entrance, a display case holds a teal poster that reads "FONDA THEATRE Celebrating 100 Years". In the foreground, Hollywood Walk of Fame stars are visible on the sidewalk next to a parking meter and an ornate black streetlamp displaying various parking restriction signs.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The story of two former NBA players declaring themselves eligible for the WNBA, in an effort to get the league to define gender, reminds me of a moderation situation that popped up while I was working at CNN.
"A screenshot of a CNN+ 'Interview Club' webpage featuring a split-screen video interview between Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, and Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to President Biden. The interview is titled 'Has the Worst of the Covid-19 Pandemic Passed?'. The right side of the screen displays a vertical feed of user-submitted questions regarding COVID-19 topics such as mask mandates, vaccine boosters, and pandemic fatigue."
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Jessica Simpson Doc Set at Netflix From ‘Robbie Williams’ Director Joe Pearlman (EXCLUSIVE) From the doc team, including @blammoair.bsky.social.
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Jessica Simpson Doc Set at Netflix From ‘Robbie Williams’ Director Joe Pearlman (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix has snapped up a documentary about Jessica Simpson from 'Robbie Williams' director Joe Pearlman.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
All The News That's Fit for Natalie to Print. I just thought of that one myself. Thank you, thank you.
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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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How Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
A digital interface showing a "RECENT ACTIVITY" header above a row of four movie posters on a dark background. From left to right:

The Dink: A man wearing a teal headband stands in a sea of yellow-green pickleballs holding a paddle, with five other characters arranged behind him against a bright blue and yellow sky.

The Last House: Four people with concerned and frightened expressions peer out from behind a dimly lit, dirty window at night.

Project Hail Mary: A man in a red and white spacesuit looks upward against a dramatic backdrop featuring a fiery sun and a distant green planet.

Mortal Kombat II: A large ensemble cast of martial arts characters is arranged in a pyramid formation over the movie's logo, set against a black background with glowing red and blue effects.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We all know how pervasive bad information is on the internet. But even as someone with a strong filter, due to my career, it is still astonishing to me when I am forcefully served bad information based on what I have been searching. Here's a recent example.
A screenshot of a Facebook post in dark mode with the user's name and profile picture redacted. The text of the post reads: "Your high cholesterol does NOT need medicated! You need to be out in the sun so when the UV rays hits your skin, that cholesterol will change into vitamin d3. Then the blood carries it to the liver and kidneys and changes it into the active hormone form of vitamin D. Majority of all big pharma doctors don’t know this. They only know to put you on medication if your cholesterol is high.... See more". At the bottom, the post shows 4.1K likes, 560 comments, and 1K shares.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
"Alarming whistleblower testimony alleges that Boeing's culture of cost-cutting and coverups led to fatal aviation safety failures in this documentary." Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing is out today on Netflix, from the doc team @blammoair.bsky.social is on.
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Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Tech bros living in their own media bubble where they interview each other & say stupid sh*t. The disgraced former CEO of Uber: "Elon buying Twitter is the beginning of us being able to speak our minds and for disagreeing to not be illegal. That's a big deal. We should all thank Elon for that."
Travis Kalanick says new media is why he's back after eight years of silence:

"The media landscape 10 years ago, 90% of what was said was very negative. Business had become politics, and we didn't know it... If it bleeds, it leads, right?"

"Now the media landscape is like, 'yeah, you don't have to talk to those guys.' You can go and talk to a David Senra. You can go and talk to Joe Rogan or name your guy, and you can say what you need to say."

"Elon buying Twitter is the beginning of us being able to speak our minds and for disagreeing to not be illegal. That's a big deal. We should all thank Elon for that."

"I want to build. I want to not think about what The New York Times is writing when I make decisions about what I build. I had to emulate what it's like being a capitalist in Russia... and that's what I did for eight years."
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
A screenshot of a digital interface showing a "RECENT ACTIVITY" row with four movie posters displayed side-by-side. From left to right, the posters are:

MORTAL KOMBAT II: An ensemble cast of characters standing in dramatic poses against a dark background, with the title at the bottom.

The DRAMA: A man in a black tuxedo and a woman in a white wedding dress standing close and smiling at each other.

THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE: A vibrant, animated scene featuring Mario in the foreground reaching outward, surrounded by characters like Luigi, Yoshi, Bowser, Princess Peach, and Rosalina in a colorful space setting.

72 HOURS: Five men looking exhausted, dazed, and disheveled while sitting or lying on the ground. Palm trees are visible in the background, and the title is written in bright pink text at the bottom.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Trump family crypto earnings: $1.4 billion $TRUMP meme coin: -98% $MELANIA meme coin: -99% “Perhaps the most blatant example of corruption in the history of American politics.” — Bilello
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
"El Barto was here."
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I've been really quiet here for a few months, as I have been savoring time with my son, who is heading to preschool tomorrow. I left my job to stay-at-home with him more than four years ago.
A joyful father and son taking a sunny outdoor selfie. The dad, wearing clear-framed sunglasses and a blue terry cloth shirt, is giving his young, blonde-haired son a shoulder ride. The boy is wearing a light green shirt and has a huge, happy smile. They are walking along a paved city sidewalk next to a modern stone building, with palm trees reflecting in the dad's sunglasses.
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Bobby Allyn @bobbyallyn.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Trump’s media company today began selling early access to the president’s posts on Truth Social for up to $100k a month to financial institutions. I talked to former SEC lawyers, who see the service as a violation of insider trading laws. And a Wall Street executive, who told me:
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
A dark digital menu labeled "RECENT ACTIVITY" features a row of four movie poster thumbnails: 72 Hours, showing a group of men in colorful outfits near palm trees; Masters of the Universe, depicting He-Man holding up his sword beneath a towering Skeletor skull in the sky; A Toxic Love Story, a dark Netflix documentary poster featuring a man and woman in an office alongside text reading "ONLY ON NETFLIX | JULY 22"; and Aladdin, showing hands holding a glowing magic lamp against a dark background.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
MLB really needs to get the umpires together, re: Jose Caballero. Either follow the rules or change them.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Jordan Walker was cold as ice. Loved it.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Just keep Letterboxd away from Ohanian, or I'm out.
variety.com
Netflix Among Parties in Early Talks to Buy Letterboxd: Report
Letterboxd has reportedly held exploratory sales talks with Netflix, Paramount, Sony Pictures and other parties.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
A screenshot of a streaming or media tracking interface. At the top left, the text reads RECENT ACTIVITY, with the word ALL on the top right. Below this is a horizontal row of four digital movie or comedy special posters:

First Poster: A stand-up comedy special titled JEFF ARCURI NICE TO MEET YOU. It features the comedian Jeff Arcuri smiling and holding a microphone, wearing a green overshirt over a white t-shirt.

Second Poster: A movie poster for ENOLA HOLMES 3. It shows a montage of characters in Victorian-era clothing, prominently featuring a young man and woman looking at each other at the top, with other characters arranged below them.

Third Poster: A poster for the animated film THE ARISTOCATS. It features various cartoon cats playing musical instruments on and around a large pink piano.

Fourth Poster: A movie poster for In the Hand of Dante. The poster is dominated by an expansive, slightly choppy blue ocean, with a figure wearing a red hooded tunic looking down from rocky terrain in the bottom right corner.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Me to my son, PJ: "We have to go get our ducks in a row." PJ: "Where are the ducks?" 😊
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Ideally, we'd have a president that never gives a single thought to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Your periodic reminder that people are *more* abusive online when they're using their "real names" than when they're using a persistent pseudonym and this effect has been replicated in literally every study that has ever been done
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Looking forward to seeing what Bible verses Dodgers and Giants players scribble on their hats for American Pride Night, e.g. July 4th, given our foreign entanglements, treatment of vulnerable people, USAID cuts, etc.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Mike Collins.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
"Police pull over a woman who claims she just gave birth. But the baby — and the blood — aren't hers. Twisted lies unravel in this true-crime documentary." Maternal Instinct. Out today on Netflix from the team @blammoair.bsky.social is on.
A promotional poster for the Netflix documentary "Maternal Instinct." The image features a close-up portrait of a woman with wavy, highlighted blonde hair, smoky eye makeup, and dark lipstick. She has a serious, intense expression and is making direct eye contact with the viewer. A vibrant, hazy pink and purple smoke effect obscures the left side and bottom of the image, creating a moody and dramatic atmosphere. On the far right edge, slightly out of focus, a portion of a horse's face and a braided rope halter are visible. Centered in the lower half of the poster is the text "A NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY" in a small, white sans-serif font. Below that, the title "Maternal Instinct" is written in a large, elegant white script font. At the very bottom, it reads "ONLY ON" followed by the red Netflix logo, and the release date "| JUNE 12".
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
I was watching this trailer, and I went to the Wikipedia page to confirm who people are... and oh hey @jeffhorwitz.bsky.social! 😮
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
If you had instincts, you would have realized that Spencer Pratt had no chance in Los Angeles. Even if he managed to survive the primary, the voters aren't there. LA County (not city, but still) went 31.9% for Trump in 2024 in essentially a two-horse race. This whole thing was a fever dream.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Update in my ongoing efforts to steal the California primary: As of 10:23am, my ballot has been counted.
A screenshot of a text message on a dark background bubble, timestamped 10:23 AM. The message is addressed to PATRICK O and reads: "A message from California Secretary of State on behalf of Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters. Your ballot for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election was received and will be counted. Thank you for voting!" The date "June 2, 2026" is underlined.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
My California primary ballot hasn't been counted yet. Trump would love for ballots like mine not to count at all. 🙃 If numbers skew Democratic toward the end, just remember that a lot of folks who were voting for Democrats held onto their ballots toward the end, to see how things were shaking out.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Spencer Pratt talks about Los Angeles like Donald Trump talks about America. With contempt.
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Patrick O’Keefe @patrickokeefe.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Doing my election research as a voter in Los Angeles. 38 different offices or measures to vote on. 🥵
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Denny Carter @dennycarter.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
They stole the internet’s knowledge and all the work that went into it and they want to sell it back to us for a fee. What a business model.
 ALTMAN: "WE SEE A FUTURE WHERE INTELLIGENCE IS A UTILITY, LIKE ELECTRICITY OR WATER, AND PEOPLE BUY IT FROM US ON A METER.
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