Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum
@actually-patricius.bsky.social
Catch me outside with my kataphraktoi Also your formatting and application of ellipses is wrong and I do notice and I do judge you
created November 14, 2024
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Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Soldiers are not cops and the concept of them being used as such should not be entertained. This goes back to the genesis of civilian police forces being made precisely because the military is not the right body to enforce law on its own citizens. FFS we've already been through this.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
What a weird article. The main point is true -- There's blatant hypocrisy in what red state governors are doing. But it takes a weirdly normalizing tone in the fact that soldiers are being deployed domestically. That's peak NYT to me. "Oh this unprecedented use of military force isn't that bad."
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For all either of us know I'm doing more than you lol Good luck in whatever you will end up doing.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Why don't you take action and post back, show the crybabies what's what? Right now it seems your crusade is strictly online.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)
I love that reality is coming apart at the seams
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Damn bro none for you then
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Or he's saying "easy to ask other people to just quit" (i.e. you be keyboard warrior) but now I have stuffed shells to bake and I'm tired of hyperanalyzing this guy's poorly worded post.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
I must be thirsty because I don't think what he said was worded in the clearest way and it's pretty vague. On a limb: I don't think that is *his* recommendation but was underscoring how convincing the coercion to continue doing the orange lord's bidding is, given the consequences of disobeying.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
We should be so lucky
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Point taken but even if the bill doesn't pass it is a tangible litmus progressives can use against opponents in future primaries.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
For Gods sake just depose these parasites already
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks, I probably hurt their feelings.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Sure wish whoever Phil is quoting didn't block me so I know what he was commenting on 🙄
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Literally didn't
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)
Amberley while editing Ciaphas Cain's memoirs
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Did they write that?
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Absolutely no chance this was conceived by a sober person
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)
Incredible headline
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Amberley, probably
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Pippin has crippling PTSD from when he had to double-tap that newspawn
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
ok bet
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
You've formatted this post to come off as parody
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Well I can certainly tell you which party has given untold amounts of energy pandering to them and massaging their sense of moral superiority over the last 30 years
derek guy (@dieworkwear.bsky.social) reposted
strange. fabric doesn't normally fall like that across an arm.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Millennial checking in, cost of living has only ever gone up for us
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)
Any day now
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Huh, you'd think a purestrain genestealer like himself would be against such a thing
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Hell yeah
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Pictured: Ciaphas Cain drafting his memoirs
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
hell yeah free this king
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm about to end this man's whole [ability to open the drawer]
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)
Still mad Dick Dale isn't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. What a travesty.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
It hurts to dream
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
*pfp 🙄
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
AI pfc: Hey this is photoshopped!
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Sure are but there are genuinely good (on policy) American politicians; DNC just won't run them for POTUS because the only thing DNC hates more than Nazis are progressives who don't know their place.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Same as it always is. One guy who sucks, another who sucks somewhat less. Good is never on the table.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
A for profit business model is incompatible with real journalism
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Okay so you're eminently qualified
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Platner: Our taxpayer dollars can build schools and hospitals in America, not bombs to destroy them in Gaza.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
I resent the third item. Totally tracks tho.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Next up for Will Weissert: What Trump's favorite color says about his domestic policy
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)
@apnews.com why is one of your WH reporters wasting their time with this useless garbage? You don't think there's, I don't know, literally anything else more important than musing over Trump's sophomoric understanding of past presidents? What a waste of a salary.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
I endorse this
The 51st (@51st.news) reposted
Residents are finding all sorts of ways to fight ICE: They're recording and reporting. They're wheatpasting and sharing know-your-rights materials. And they're stepping up to care for each other, from delivering groceries to walking kids to school. 51st.news/dc-residents...
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
I know, on one hand I defend potatoes, on the other I throw pigs under the bus. Hypocritical but it must be said.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Idk I wouldn't put it past them to unironically liken what they're doing to a people's revolution
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Constitution implemented
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Do not malign potatoes like this
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
They gave pathetic pieces of shit the first modicum of power they ever had and they love every moment of it
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Calling him a pig is a bit on the nose 🐖
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)
Sure but holy cow those tires are hot garbage
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
They aren't going to get you anywhere fast but BY GOD they will get you there.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
What a freaking tank of a car In all respects
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Some of the best in the business
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
That said, cars of any type gotta be limited. The microplastics and heavy metals coming off tires + brakes is insane.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
No free carbon lunch, of course, but wild people will think the kind that constantly puts out emissions is somehow the better option.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
I always have a tin of (pole-caught!) skipjack tuna to make tuna salad sandwiches based on my dad's old recipe. I'm gathering many replies here are sharing how there are a lot of family memories tied up with tinned fish lol
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That helmet is rad
Classical Studies Memes for Hellenistic Teens (@csmfht.bsky.social) reposted
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)
mf dead af
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
You aren't fit for this moment Scot
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Really holding myself back from typing something wontonly callous
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
It's a bootlickin' good time here in the comments
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Are you fucking kidding me the victims are the communities they are occupying Jesus christ
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Diabolical
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
But seriously glad she's there tho
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Can you accost him for us?
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)
Damn /r/Doritos is a very positive subreddit with an extremely dedicated community
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Also I had this copied and there wasn't room, ICE, which is now the largest paramilitary in the country, is under the Department of Homeland Security and doesn't answer to generals or anyone from DoD.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
The Department of Defense runs all of it, headed by a Trump appointee. What I'm saying is it's bystander syndrome. No one wants to be the first to dissent if they don't think there will be total support. That or generals of any rank literally do not have interest in doing so.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Do what the man says but the vaguely adult swim one is the clear winner
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
👀
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
A big part of it is having to go to work every day or we lose healthcare for our families
Alejandra Caraballo (@esqueer.net) reposted
They're openly calling to lock up every trans person by force. We need every ally to speak out forcefully against this because trans folks cannot do this on our own.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
I don't know what that knight is thinking staring at that church but it's nothing good
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Bricklink inflation imminent
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
You'd think if someone went through the trouble of setting up a mass messaging bot scheme the copy would be better.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Have you even said "thank you" to the U.S. once today? Inquiring minds (Vance) would like to know
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Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
The new stuffed crust slaps tbh
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
@ me when
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)
I got it, what if we elect moderate Democrats? That's who comprises California's supermajority!
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
So long as we continue to give for-profit legacy media clicks and engagement, they will continue their coverage practices, influencing how readers view issues and how politicians act.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Please 👏 clarify 👏 "biweekly" 👏
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
They're positioning ICE to quell anything short of universal resistance by the military. That's the utility of paramilitaries. Oh and the Marines. That's why Marines guard the WH and not the Army.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Do you have a Masterclass or something?
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Well I can't very well Google "It" now can I?
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes?
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Anyone with this hair + bear combination is guaranteed to be the most insufferable dork you'll meet all week.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Washington
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Compromise implies it was ever any different is my point
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
And how many units are following that creed?
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Every fucking day is a death toll that hovers around this number. Guess what that equates to
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm so cooked I was immediately scrutinizing to see if it was AI. Genuine art. Praise be.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)
Even among MAGA she is genuinely one of the worst human beings to ever draw breath
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
They're mercenaries they don't give a shit
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
It's a military, it's a function of the state. Trump is the commander in chief (yuck). It's what it does.
Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent
Divide Et Impera mod + what amounts to two learned scholars advising me as I invade Iberia like Scipio of old is a real treat is what I'm saying.