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created November 12, 2024

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Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Kinda shitty. Not happy he didn’t just retire, I guess.

5/9/2025, 10:41:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Except we did, in the first year of the pandemic. They are so brainwashed they couldn’t even see it even as their own family members were dying. Or they themselves were dying.

5/9/2025, 1:23:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Come back to Bsky plz. Ok. Thx.

4/9/2025, 11:42:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Not becoming.

4/9/2025, 8:36:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

☄️

4/9/2025, 7:42:03 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Neither is the White House so I don’t get why people on here hope it is (unless it’s Vance).

1/9/2025, 10:15:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

They also support suppression of the middle school civics questions on the test.

31/8/2025, 8:05:43 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Correct. White white voters are obviously to blame for majority of Trump votes both times around, that people at risk, and youngs that supposedly champion them, did not show up for Harris this time was the difference maker.

31/8/2025, 7:27:45 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

I don’t know why my idea of Blurted didn’t take off.

31/8/2025, 1:25:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you. Ugandan govt is a world class rights violator, people should learn that or risk committing a Chomskyism (lauding a govt just because it’s not American)

30/8/2025, 9:26:13 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

“Opposition figures” in Uganda is very different than “Uganda”, meaning govt thereof, which routinely violates political and human rights.

30/8/2025, 9:23:58 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

I text back: are you ok, are you in KK Park, I can tell a rescuer. Many of those people are enslaved. (Nobody has texted back yet).

30/8/2025, 2:30:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Spit out my water when I read Lamberth described a “radical judge”. He did the FISAs during the height of domestic GWOT

29/8/2025, 3:31:50 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

In the old days it was never checked, so I am assuming their website check box is what they are doing (it doesn’t say bring documents). In my case they’ll see I’m fat.

29/8/2025, 3:17:49 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

CVS appt page has box to check new or old version. My state does not have but right across the border it is available to book.

29/8/2025, 3:06:56 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Attestation box on website, like the old days

29/8/2025, 3:05:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Attestation on the website when booking appointment, like the early days or if you wanted a 6-month booster.

29/8/2025, 3:05:10 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Just confirmed, on CVS site you can choose new one or old one. There is a qualification attestation

29/8/2025, 3:03:59 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Could you please type here who that person is because I have stopped subscribing to that paper. Thank you.

27/8/2025, 11:07:24 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

A while I certainly stand against such a new country deportation or any deportation especially in this case, I really wish people knew enough about the difference between African countries. Uganda is not South Sudan (unless you are gay or a political opponent)

26/8/2025, 7:30:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Whole tone of this article, even starting with the head/sub head, is credulous. Even just including “He says” he regained his balance, rather than stating as fact, would help. I think naive readers will believe this junk is real.

23/8/2025, 3:02:42 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Not as bad as South Sudan. Kampala life is ok if you’re not gay or political (not condoning the action, just want to point out not all of Africa is a war zone. SS is).

22/8/2025, 11:00:00 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

I appreciate his transparency, goes a long way for fans to understand what’s struggles happen regularly, perhaps be more sympathetic (if the team sucks)

22/8/2025, 8:34:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s a fantasy; law enforcement has always loved to damage property (and confiscate it) and abuse people. Only difference is it’s been federalized.

22/8/2025, 1:26:20 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s not, actually. Nobody on Capitol Hill to be inconvenienced (or make it inconvenient).

20/8/2025, 3:28:17 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

And since the city emptied out when everyone went on vac ration, fool.

19/8/2025, 10:26:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

This reminds me of the old New Yorker cartoon, where a guy is on the phone with his calendar open, and he says “How about never? Does never work for you?” That is what it will be this time around.

18/8/2025, 1:04:50 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Have we gotten over screaming at her for going to picking up her child yesterday?

17/8/2025, 11:21:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

LOL. I had to get back on the waiting list at the library and recheck it out for a second three week borrow, and it still wasn’t enough I ended up skimming a lot of the back. But the civil rights section was particularly fascinating.

17/8/2025, 1:40:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Have you read the massive but fascinating Hoover biography that won the Pulitzer? It is also a valuable look back, at federal power and its benefits but also abuses.

17/8/2025, 1:35:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

But if their presence were bigger in 7 and 8, that would be clearly racially motivated and probably a real powder keg, based on the clips that are circulating of when even DC cops (and Black ones, at that) are interacting with black residents. Please don’t encourage them further into those wards.

16/8/2025, 1:54:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

She realized what she had done halfway through and scrambled to fix it for herself. Don’t give it too much credit.

16/8/2025, 1:54:03 AM | 32 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Hilarious, she caught herself telling the truth about halfway through.

16/8/2025, 1:53:33 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

All of the first part, change the last line to a trend “I find particularly exciting“

15/8/2025, 11:18:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Pedantic arguments are a distraction. That’s you. Feels like counter intel op to me. Molodetz.

15/8/2025, 5:42:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

bsky.app/profile/ally...

15/8/2025, 1:08:06 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Unfortunately the video circulating this morning shows absolutely no compassion or restraint from DC cops. Give them the opportunity and they are just as violent and corrupt.

15/8/2025, 12:44:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

This is a fairly absurd argument to be witnessing. Could we maybe get back to discussing that what they are doing is illegal and abusive and not caring which specific group they most offend?

15/8/2025, 12:29:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

What a charming painting of a dreadful act.

14/8/2025, 3:36:05 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Stupid comment. Wasn’t a league discussion, it was a national security council discussion, which our country has a right to.

9/8/2025, 10:01:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Actually pretty narrow charge of war crime of transporting children. The overall point stands, but what the court can and can’t do is important.

9/8/2025, 3:46:19 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Not to be pedantic, but not for genocide.

9/8/2025, 3:40:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

I hope Alex’s son won

9/8/2025, 1:42:46 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

A direct post would be more visible, shame because there are overlooked angles to this still. Perhaps later in the year is a better time to assess anyway, because the delays that will come on these Frankenroutes will be more obvious in normal traffic and WMATA only makes route changes at end of year

7/8/2025, 8:50:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Really wish you had asked for anecdotes for the better bus article especially since I have commented here on it. We are having an incredible amount of noise pollution while still worse service. I would’ve liked to have gotten that and other deeper systemic problems on the record.

7/8/2025, 5:47:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Nah, he was also an ahole

7/8/2025, 4:33:37 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

He was. Broke my heart when I realized it (in person). Just awful bunch of guys.

7/8/2025, 4:32:47 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Oy, on several levels.

7/8/2025, 4:24:35 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

😡

7/8/2025, 3:58:19 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Hi, have you tried again? Still down? It seems to be (Aug 6 today), and clock is ticking.

6/8/2025, 4:11:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Or you could step up (or keep stepping up) to support both those orgs which themselves say they “are not going anywhere.” A chance to de-politicize and make these networks fully “of the people” no ideological strings attached.

3/8/2025, 2:15:57 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s not a wombat. I wanted a wombat.

3/8/2025, 2:11:25 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Except she wouldn’t.

2/8/2025, 2:40:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh and one who raises foundation funds 😉

2/8/2025, 1:26:30 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

And I say from a (mostly former) public tv journalist. The system is valuable but needs reform. Primarily to get away from the insecurity of political whims.

2/8/2025, 1:25:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

The Gujarati nationalists have been in the US a long time. They’re a powerful constituency.

2/8/2025, 4:54:50 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Not actually so sure. It’s the federal clearing house, and took some nice payroll; now is public and foundations’ chance to gird national and local PBS up without political strings.

2/8/2025, 4:10:54 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

I kind of agree, especially when WGBH just axed virtually all of American Experience staff

2/8/2025, 4:05:13 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

You’re right though. Stay strong from the little brats.

2/8/2025, 4:02:32 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s a plan! (And why didn’t have kids.)

31/7/2025, 6:55:08 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

The problem is, nobody will hire us. Getting forced out of work force by ageism is a mid 50s reality, even if we want to keep working into old age. Better save.

31/7/2025, 2:33:19 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Zero days, because the suspension is both constitutional and publicly supported. That’s what democracy actually looks like.

31/7/2025, 1:44:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

This was very detailed and damning testimony reported by a news org 🤷‍♀️

31/7/2025, 4:17:09 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

I will give Defector more of a look. Thanks for the tip. (And I do appreciate her transparency.)

31/7/2025, 3:41:18 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Typical sports writer, way too many clashy metaphors.

30/7/2025, 9:44:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

So to ask again, why are so many Europeans heading back home after only 2 years? Better fan support, or pay? What is systemically wrong at the PWHL that they aren’t retaining?

28/7/2025, 2:13:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Why are a lot of Europeans returning? Is the pay or lifestyle better?

28/7/2025, 2:51:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Gen X (my own generation) is the most MAGA of them all.

27/7/2025, 2:29:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Nah. Not at all.

24/7/2025, 10:42:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

You really are so very confused.

24/7/2025, 10:40:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

People who can’t differentiate social media from journalism are a problem for society. (Complete sentence.)

24/7/2025, 7:42:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Easily observable. Ability to write a complete and proper sentence, for starters.

24/7/2025, 3:43:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

It is true that those who believe in democracy tend to be more willing and suitable to work at a democratic institution.

24/7/2025, 1:46:10 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

That makes sense

23/7/2025, 3:53:29 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

They already announced an increase, I believe (which bums me bc Lowell is easier drive and parking for me)

23/7/2025, 3:53:10 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Um you said it was Russian propaganda 🤷‍♀️

22/7/2025, 4:11:29 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

TI is a very reputable org, and NABU has been a bright spot, so this is very worrying. I hope there is a reasonable explanation but the admin sure has not given one.

22/7/2025, 1:45:20 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

PBS should bring in Colbert.

21/7/2025, 1:58:39 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s time for people to step up, de-politicize some of the best programming around by filling in where the pols screwed us (you). It will all be better for it.

21/7/2025, 1:57:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Please do, then.

21/7/2025, 1:55:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Bye Felicia

21/7/2025, 3:57:42 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Still too charitable. Willfully small minded. Selfish. Intentionally-uninformed.

18/7/2025, 2:03:52 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Uh no. There’s no jury, there’s data. Tell yourself what you want to take no responsibility though.

18/7/2025, 2:02:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Thanks. Timid is not the word I’d use though.

18/7/2025, 1:49:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

It was non-voting progressives actually.

18/7/2025, 1:48:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah this was known last year, but the absolutists won’t recognize the value of the ACA, couldn’t get over their one-issue simplicity (which they were also wrong on) and now many Americans will suffer and probably die early. 2024 election was biggest idiocy ever.

18/7/2025, 1:48:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Might help if you don’t beat your girlfriend so bad that others call the cops. (AKA read the article)

16/7/2025, 4:28:52 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Especially given he’s been collecting his White House salary after being fired.

16/7/2025, 12:16:01 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

A blocked, so in fact you were purposely misleading people. Got it.

15/7/2025, 8:53:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Then you’re not paying attention on how the procedure is on a simple majority vote.

15/7/2025, 8:35:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah, first time was harder.

13/7/2025, 1:16:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

No, they’re patriots, especially for staying and trying to work to keep our government functioning, until the end. Civil service at DoS is unheralded, hard work.

13/7/2025, 4:37:16 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Good guy, will miss him

13/7/2025, 4:33:00 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Thieves 😉

9/7/2025, 6:24:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Posting an article from a news source you helped defund is quite the look.

9/7/2025, 3:34:34 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

Except you couldn’t show up for the Rescissions vote.

9/7/2025, 3:32:33 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

I repeat, that’s not left. Branding anything journalistically ethical left only damages those ethics. Call them ethical and perhaps even trained. Maybe “not checked out and waiting for the severance”

7/7/2025, 5:40:21 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

That doesn’t help, that it needs to be “left leaning staff“. It needs to be staff that care about journalistic ethics. And know what is a hit piece is, and what isn’t.

7/7/2025, 1:06:12 PM | 29 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 2FutArata (@2futarata.bsky.social) reply parent

If you actually throw in with Elon, you’ll have no credibility on any of this.

6/7/2025, 6:38:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Only mistake was not choosing Caps, where he could have had a more interesting lifestyle, still great team spirit and public support, yet less pressure because we are blasé about local celebs.

5/7/2025, 3:33:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view