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Win Ott

@winott.bsky.social
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Naturalist, Wildlife photography, South Carolina native, educator, lover of unloved things.

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Win Ott @winott.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Grass will never grow on some people’s graves no matter how much fertilizer is added to them.
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Win Ott @winott.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Different times, similar feel. Bad things are happening. Worse things are on the way. #WorldWarTrump
Headlines from the August 24, 2025 Washington Post:
“Pentagon drafts plans to dispatch troops to Chicago”. Headline from the March 8, 1936 San Francisco Chronicle: “15,000 Nazis Line Rhine As France Mans Border”
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Carl Ott @bubba687.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
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Win Ott @winott.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Rage Against the Regime Greenville, SC
Real southern men don’t kneel before kings!Remember only you can prevent fascism!
So bad, even the introverts are hereNo South Carolina Alcatraz
Trump Always Chickens OutA line of protesters in downtown Greenville SC
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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.
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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Mayor Karen Bass just told me that there was a kids summer camp in MacArthur Park when the federal agents in camp and long guns swooped in and they had to be brought inside so they didn’t get completely freaked out.
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Win Ott @winott.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Consider donating to Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity. They’ve filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court to try and stop “Alligator Alcatraz” before it opens.
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Marc Murphy @murphycartoons.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Persons in America should never, under any circumstances, ever be even approached by heavily armed and masked men claiming to represent the government. Period. This is what Fascism looks like. This is what evil looks like.
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Win Ott @winott.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
The #NoKings rally in Greenville SC was huge and inspiring!
Two signs “No Kings” and “remember, only you can prevent fascism”. Somewhere around 5000 people all gathered together to celebrate American democracy.
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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
We feed you. They hunt us.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
It is 100% carrying water for the opposition to participate in this collective delusion that Dems for some reason need to answer for every teen who throws a rock rather than hold the Trump admin accountable for intentionally creating chaos and breaking the law to stoke violence. They are in charge.
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Win Ott @winott.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
“Ephemeral Splendor” Laurens County, South Carolina
A rainbow arches over a house and a huge oak in rural South Carolina
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
We see what they’re doing. They’re baiting us, trying to provoke violence to justify a crackdown. Don’t give them the footage they want. Every broken window becomes propaganda in their hands. Stay sharp. Stay united. We’re here to fight for justice, not feed their narrative.
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Anthony Etherin @anthonyetherin.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
HEATWAVE (Palindrome) To hoses I ran: Use now, as I saw one sun arise so hot.
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 25/05/2025
5 years ago: “An incalculable loss” Today: Banning masks and restricting vaccine access
NEW YORK TIMES (2020): U.S. DEATHS NEAR 100,000, AN INCALCULABLE LOSS
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Nick Pettigrew @nick-pettigrew.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
I’ll say it again - when *any* politician uses the ‘I haven’t read that story’ lie about something they knew they would get asked about, the interviewer has a duty to say ‘Okay, in that case I’m going to terminate this interview and you can come back when you’re better prepared.”
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Anna Mazzola @annamazz.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
It’s Mary Anning’s birthday, so time to share @katebeaton.bsky.social’s brilliant cartoon again.
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Win Ott @winott.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
From now on Air Force One will be renamed The BribeJet!
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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
If you don't want to be compared to the Gestapo, one neat trick is to not engage in a campaign of terror around the country wherein you kidnap people off the streets to slave dungeons in accommodation of an autocratic fascist and his nationalist movement's desire for racial purity.
Homeland Security tweets: It is absolutely sickening to compare ICE law enforcement agents to the Gestapo.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
"A rapist and a murderer share a giggle."
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Win Ott @winott.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Good news!
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Hauled off to a detention center WEARING CHAINS AROUND HER WRISTS AND ANKLES and she'll be held there FOR A MONTH before she gets to see a judge, all because she made an illegal right turn on red. Jesus. And remember -- that ugliness is the due process that the Trump folks whine is too much.
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50501 South Carolina ❌️👑 📎 🐰🩵 @50501-sc.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Hey all, do you know what your paid representatives are doing right now in the House? Do you know how hard they’re working for you right now? They’re debating a bill on renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America . WT actual F? How is that not fraud, waste and abuse? #GOPThieves
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ACLU @aclu.org · 01/05/2025
If you're protesting this May Day, know your rights.
"Know Your Protest Rights.
You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney-no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”Dark blue background with text: "Know Your Rights When Interacting With Immigration Agents.
If you’re in a public space, you can ask if you're free to leave. If so, you can calmly walk away.You have the right to remain silent, even if you’re arrested. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone. If you’re arrested, you can say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer.You have the right to refuse consent to a search.If you have valid immigration documents, you’re required to show them. Never provide fake documents.You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere.If you’re at home, you do not have to open the door. ICE agents may not enter unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (have them slip it under the door). If they force their way in, do not resist, but you can remain silent."Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.
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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
It really takes a lot for me to say this, but the Graham tweet is genuinely a pretty offensive thing to say.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
If you wonder why men *obsessed* with the United States having more children are kidnapping children and sending them to other countries, those children were the incorrect color.
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50501 South Carolina ❌️👑 📎 🐰🩵 @50501-sc.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
UPDATED: See the thread below for all of the #50501SC events in #SouthCarolina for #MayDay & early May! 5/1: Columbia Clemson Florence Greenville 5/3: Myrtle Beach Rock Hill **No event in Charleston 5/10: State House #scpol #ImpeachTrump #NoKings #FiftyFiftyOne #ResistSC #USProtest #ProtestSC #3E
Join 50501SC and our Coalition Partners for Peaceful, Non-Partisan Rallies and Sign-Waving Demonstrations throughout the state on Thursday May 1 & Saturday May 3. 
Greenville, SC - May Day Rally
Thursday, May 1
5:30-7PM
Falls Park, Entrance to the Park at Main & Camperdown.
Columbia, SC
Thursday May 1
3:30-5:30PM
In Front Of The Main Post Office on Assembly Street - 1601 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Saturday, May 3
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Chapin Memorial Park.
Rock Hill, SC
Saturday, May 3
2-4PM
Dave Lyle Blvd between Main & White.
Florence, SC
Thursday, May 1
4-6PM
Intersection of Palmetto & Irby Streets.
Clemson, SC
Thursday, May 1
4-6PM
Highway 123 & 76 in Clemson
Meet at Clemson Municipal Court (1250 Tiger Blvd).
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Win Ott @winott.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
We are all in danger.
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50501 South Carolina ❌️👑 📎 🐰🩵 @50501-sc.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Join #50501SC and @yorkcorising.com on Saturday May 3rd for a peaceful #MayDay demonstration in #RockHill #SouthCarolina! #scpol #ImpeachTrump #NoKings #FiftyFiftyOne #ResistSC #USProtest #ProtestSC #3E
Join 50501SC and York County Rising for a peaceful, sign-waving demonstration on Saturday, May 3rd from 2-4pm on Dave Lyle Blvd between Main & White
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Christopher Buehlman @buehlmeister.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
When a car is stuck in the mud, everybody who pushes is welcome. Save the arguments for when the job is done.
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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Toxicologist here! This will improve the health of zero Americans. Current synthetic food dyes are not causing health problems, and are often times used because they are actually safer than natural food dyes. Reminder that guns are the #1 cause of death of children but we are going to ban food dyes.
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Our Revolution @our-revolution.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Citizens United gave us Oligarchy. Just look at this graph. 😑
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Dan Benbow @danbenbow.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Fool me once, shame on you Fool me twice, shame on me Fool me three times, I have no shame.
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Win Ott @winott.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Will these protests protect our country? I think they’ll help. For those of us in deep red states, like South Carolina, the rallies give a huge morale boost. Hopefully they give Congress the push to uphold their oath of office and to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies.
A MAGA supporter tells me that protest will change nothing. 
I respond by saying that I, myself, was changed. I became hopeful again. I knew I wasn’t alone. I was honored to be among true patriots who loved this country and wanted to protect it.
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Win Ott @winott.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
#50501 protest in Greenville SC today. Lots of people. Lots of energy. This was my first ever public protest.
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Win Ott @winott.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Well this is really bad.
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Yard Gone Wild @yardgonewild.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Her pouchlings are at that reach out of the pouch with their tiny tails phase😄
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you. The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
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50501 South Carolina ❌️👑 📎 🐰🩵 @50501-sc.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Saturday #April19, communities across #SouthCarolina will rise together again to defend our democracy! Join us! (updated with Charleston details) #scpol #50501SC #HandsOff #FiftyFiftyOne #ResistSC #USProtest #ProtestSC #3E
Join 50501 SC and our Coalition Partners for peaceful, non-violent rallies throughout the state on Saturday, April 19. * Columbia - 3-4:30 PM , SC State House North Grounds , 1100 Gervais St * Charleston Brittlebank Park 9:30AM * Greenville - 12-2PM, Michelin Green at Unity Park, 320 S Hudson St * York County / Rock Hill  - 2-4PM
Dave Lyle Blvd between Main & White * Kershaw - 2PM, Kershaw Town Hall
113 S Hampton St * Florence - 1-3 PM, Intersection of Palmetto and Irby Streets, Florence * Newberry - 2PM, Intersection of Wilson Road and Main Street, park at the old Rite Aid
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Danielle Kurtzleben @titonka.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Before press came in — but while live feed was running on Bukele’s feed — Trump said to him: “home-growns are next. … You’re gonna need to build about 5 more places.” x.com/nayibbukele/...
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Anthony Etherin @anthonyetherin.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
"Doctor, doctor! I feel like a palindrome." Draw DNA codes. Run a test. Set a nurse, doc, and ward. #palindrome
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Christopher Buehlman @buehlmeister.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
My country’s government is transitioning into raw villainy and shedding the principles that made it a beacon to the world - a flawed beacon, but a real one - and I’m sad and angry. But I’m not scared. Maybe I’m just a little too old to be scared. Fuck these amoral, ignorant worshippers of Mammon.
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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
The president told a Central American dictator to build five more massive slave labor camps to hold US citizens.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 11/04/2025
The government acknowledges that it ripped our client Mahmoud Khalil from his home and his family solely because of his political beliefs and expression. Ideas aren’t illegal. Mahmoud must be released.
apnews.com
Pressed for evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, government cites its power to deport people for beliefs
The U.S. government has submitted a two-page memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio as its main evidence in its deportation case against Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 11/04/2025
yeah man, please make my 85 year old great aunt prove her citizenship to vote in rural georgia, this definitely isn’t reminiscent of anything in the american past
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Win Ott @winott.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
I look forward to the day when these horrible people are held to account for the evil they are doing to our government and our country.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
You can tell who the Good Guys are because they're the ones smashing a car window to drag a mother away from her child while wearing ski masks.
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Win Ott @winott.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
So… when the Trump Administration finally faces justice for their heinous criminal behavior, we will have precedent to deport them all to some hellscape? Like central Greenland, maybe?
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 09/04/2025
dire wolves more like liar wolves am I right
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