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Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum

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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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Profile picture 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.

4/9/2025, 4:51:19 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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."

4/9/2025, 4:49:52 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

For all either of us know I'm doing more than you lol Good luck in whatever you will end up doing.

4/9/2025, 3:52:50 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

4/9/2025, 3:40:34 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)

I love that reality is coming apart at the seams

4/9/2025, 3:29:00 AM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Damn bro none for you then

4/9/2025, 3:23:56 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

4/9/2025, 3:12:01 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

4/9/2025, 3:10:23 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

We should be so lucky

3/9/2025, 11:01:21 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

3/9/2025, 11:00:50 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

For Gods sake just depose these parasites already

3/9/2025, 10:45:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Thanks, I probably hurt their feelings.

3/9/2025, 8:32:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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 🙄

3/9/2025, 8:21:49 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Literally didn't

3/9/2025, 7:58:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)

Amberley while editing Ciaphas Cain's memoirs

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3/9/2025, 7:30:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Did they write that?

3/9/2025, 7:16:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Absolutely no chance this was conceived by a sober person

3/9/2025, 7:14:25 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)

Incredible headline

3/9/2025, 5:00:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Amberley, probably

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3/9/2025, 3:12:23 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Pippin has crippling PTSD from when he had to double-tap that newspawn

3/9/2025, 2:40:14 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

ok bet

3/9/2025, 2:37:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

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3/9/2025, 2:36:04 PM | 14 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

You've formatted this post to come off as parody

3/9/2025, 2:33:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

3/9/2025, 7:02:28 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture derek guy (@dieworkwear.bsky.social) reposted

strange. fabric doesn't normally fall like that across an arm.

Photo of Donald trump in a blue suit, white shirt, and patterned tie. A close up of his arm. The fabric is draping strangely.
2/9/2025, 11:21:57 PM | 3814 445 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Millennial checking in, cost of living has only ever gone up for us

3/9/2025, 6:49:52 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)

Any day now

3/9/2025, 6:47:41 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

3/9/2025, 6:47:27 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Hell yeah

3/9/2025, 6:36:05 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Pictured: Ciaphas Cain drafting his memoirs

3/9/2025, 6:34:55 AM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

hell yeah free this king

3/9/2025, 6:32:58 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm about to end this man's whole [ability to open the drawer]

2/9/2025, 8:11:06 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

2/9/2025, 3:43:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

It hurts to dream

2/9/2025, 2:20:57 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

*pfp 🙄

2/9/2025, 2:17:18 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

AI pfc: Hey this is photoshopped!

2/9/2025, 2:15:55 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

2/9/2025, 2:13:38 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

2/9/2025, 2:09:18 AM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

A for profit business model is incompatible with real journalism

2/9/2025, 2:08:15 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Okay so you're eminently qualified

2/9/2025, 2:06:45 AM | 16 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted

Platner: Our taxpayer dollars can build schools and hospitals in America, not bombs to destroy them in Gaza.

1/9/2025, 10:50:53 PM | 5343 1111 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

I resent the third item. Totally tracks tho.

2/9/2025, 1:17:31 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

2/9/2025, 1:10:06 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

2/9/2025, 1:08:51 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

I endorse this

1/9/2025, 6:12:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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...

31/8/2025, 2:01:12 PM | 1695 684 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

1/9/2025, 5:03:25 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

1/9/2025, 4:49:25 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Constitution implemented

1/9/2025, 4:46:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Do not malign potatoes like this

1/9/2025, 4:45:29 PM | 117 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

1/9/2025, 4:45:07 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Calling him a pig is a bit on the nose 🐖

1/9/2025, 4:44:19 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)

Sure but holy cow those tires are hot garbage

1/9/2025, 4:33:39 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

31/8/2025, 5:44:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

What a freaking tank of a car In all respects

31/8/2025, 3:38:57 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Some of the best in the business

31/8/2025, 1:13:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

30/8/2025, 10:52:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

30/8/2025, 10:51:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

30/8/2025, 4:04:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

That helmet is rad

30/8/2025, 9:03:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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30/8/2025, 9:00:09 AM | 206 26 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)

mf dead af

30/8/2025, 9:00:45 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

You aren't fit for this moment Scot

30/8/2025, 3:36:50 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Really holding myself back from typing something wontonly callous

30/8/2025, 3:24:17 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

It's a bootlickin' good time here in the comments

30/8/2025, 2:15:07 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

30/8/2025, 2:12:43 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Diabolical

30/8/2025, 2:08:55 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

But seriously glad she's there tho

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29/8/2025, 11:56:04 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Can you accost him for us?

29/8/2025, 11:29:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)

Damn /r/Doritos is a very positive subreddit with an extremely dedicated community

29/8/2025, 10:38:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

29/8/2025, 10:12:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

29/8/2025, 10:09:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

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👀

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29/8/2025, 8:32:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A big part of it is having to go to work every day or we lose healthcare for our families

29/8/2025, 8:25:43 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

28/8/2025, 5:05:26 PM | 5492 2944 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

29/8/2025, 8:20:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Bricklink inflation imminent

29/8/2025, 6:33:01 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

29/8/2025, 6:12:46 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

29/8/2025, 6:10:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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29/8/2025, 5:59:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The new stuffed crust slaps tbh

29/8/2025, 5:25:32 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

@ me when

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29/8/2025, 5:25:08 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)

I got it, what if we elect moderate Democrats? That's who comprises California's supermajority!

29/8/2025, 5:23:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

29/8/2025, 5:22:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Please 👏 clarify 👏 "biweekly" 👏

29/8/2025, 4:49:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

29/8/2025, 4:44:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Do you have a Masterclass or something?

29/8/2025, 4:39:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Well I can't very well Google "It" now can I?

29/8/2025, 4:32:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes?

29/8/2025, 4:30:30 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

29/8/2025, 3:15:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Washington

29/8/2025, 3:11:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

Compromise implies it was ever any different is my point

29/8/2025, 3:09:03 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

And how many units are following that creed?

29/8/2025, 3:03:29 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

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29/8/2025, 2:41:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

29/8/2025, 2:39:25 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social)

Even among MAGA she is genuinely one of the worst human beings to ever draw breath

29/8/2025, 2:37:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patricius Bikinius, Magister Militum (@actually-patricius.bsky.social) reply parent

They're mercenaries they don't give a shit

29/8/2025, 2:36:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

29/8/2025, 2:35:27 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

29/8/2025, 3:22:18 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view