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@azureoctopus.bsky.social

Drawing and painting traditionally and digitally for fun. Also work as illustrator/animator/multimedia designer.

created November 14, 2024

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Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Is this your drawing? Perfect statement.

1/6/2025, 1:35:09 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

New Mexico is a solid blue state and has been for years. Voted for Harris and all democratic congress people. Voted for Biden, Hillary, Obama. Democratic governor and state congress. Stop making shit up that suits your story.

19/5/2025, 1:08:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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18/5/2025, 8:53:37 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It doesn’t matter. The president doesn’t control everything, including the courts. That’s not how our government works. If our president controls the courts, it is a dictatorship.

17/5/2025, 11:22:53 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Isn’t it up to the judges to set trail dates, not the president?

17/5/2025, 9:50:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s the voters fault.

17/5/2025, 2:47:30 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s why I said it goes back to when he left office. Every administration and congress since have built up debt. To be fair, US corporations didn’t move their money to other countries to avoid paying US tax rates when Clinton was in office. But, he did start the flow of jobs out of the US.

17/5/2025, 4:48:04 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Hopefully, the food is edible now that they have been running it for awhile.

17/5/2025, 4:41:26 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Tax cuts, republicans, democrats, whatever…you won’t get money out of them without tax code changes. And, we have to lower corporate taxes to compete with Ireland, Bahamas, and the other countries raking in the US corporations’ taxes. Also, the amount going for military funding is outrageous.

17/5/2025, 4:19:36 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The credit rating was a downgraded because of ā€œsuccessive administrations and congressā€ being unable to rein in debt. So, every administration since Clinton contributed. (And to your point, just let Biden be.)

17/5/2025, 3:07:11 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s both. Look at why the credit rating was downgraded. ā€œSuccessive administrationsā€.

17/5/2025, 3:02:43 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

This downgrade is actually on Obama too. Moody’s said successive administrations and congress have been unable to rein in debt. This goes all the way back to when Clinton left office.

17/5/2025, 3:00:57 AM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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The credit downgrade was because several administrations have been unable to rein in debt.

17/5/2025, 2:55:39 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

For a million, I’d read any book.

17/5/2025, 2:48:48 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Tapper/Faulkner…that’s a close call. I might take Tapper.

17/5/2025, 2:46:43 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Even if the fetus dies, they will be bankrupt. Life support for months.

15/5/2025, 11:46:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

That life support will cost millions.

15/5/2025, 11:44:57 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He’s a complete idiot. But, he looks like he’s 71.

14/5/2025, 11:55:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

If you want open borders, you get people from everywhere. I don’t know what these people are like, and you probably don’t either. People can’t control where they were born or what their government did in the past. You are just a hater.

14/5/2025, 2:30:24 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Good on the law abiding employers, as I said.

14/5/2025, 2:26:46 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The government is turning a blind eye. Police don’t show up. How can they even have court cases? Or stats? They really don’t know how many farmers have been killed. I’m not surprised that so many women have been killed. Rape is out of control there. The entire country is a fucking mess.

14/5/2025, 1:52:20 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

The government turns a blind eye to these murders. The police don’t come when attacks are happening. So, how are you going to get credible evidence? Stats? Court Cases? Genocide Watch put them on preparation stage previously.

14/5/2025, 1:43:36 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

You didn’t link to an article. Many cases never make it to court, and the majority controls the stats. Like I said, I’ve read quite a few articles that say the opposite.

14/5/2025, 1:03:43 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

How can you judge these people you don’t even know? I thought that was a god thing.

14/5/2025, 12:23:04 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Reminds me of the overweight problem happening in our poorest areas.

14/5/2025, 12:20:31 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

I’ve read plenty of articles from various sources about this topic. BBC has their opinion, but it conflicts with what was reported prior to Trump’s immigration plan.

14/5/2025, 12:16:22 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, they are.

14/5/2025, 12:10:43 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

You could say the same thing about the poorest areas in the US.

14/5/2025, 12:10:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Why do you think they are racist? Apartheid was a long time ago, and the racism has flipped. I’ve read about the farmers in SA, and it’s ugly.

14/5/2025, 12:02:45 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Their employers are law abiding. Gets taken out of their paycheck.

13/5/2025, 11:58:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Most of them don’t file on their own. Money is taken out of their paychecks. So, it depends on whether taxed job pays more. It’s hard to give up the additional pay.

13/5/2025, 11:56:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s usually what happens with an authoritarian government, and the people are unhappy. The people revolt. I don’t think we are there yet. But, the democrats in congress really can’t do anything. They don’t have any power.

13/5/2025, 6:46:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They’ve already tried that. Twice. If house tried again, you’d get the same result.

13/5/2025, 2:42:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He can’t.

13/5/2025, 2:41:08 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

What?

13/5/2025, 2:39:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

What can they do?

13/5/2025, 2:39:08 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I don’t think vaccine patents are a bad thing. Who will do the research and get them through trials otherwise. Even the covid vaccine that was partially funded. Pharmaceuticals are one of the riskiest businesses. So, I don’t see that he did anything wrong.

12/5/2025, 7:12:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

He had a great idea and ran with it. He mostly employees programmers and tech workers who were paid well. If they to wanted leave, there are plenty of other opportunities. Most people would love the opportunity to work there. So, no that doesn’t help.

12/5/2025, 6:38:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Half the world would starve without preservatives.

12/5/2025, 6:33:30 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He and his ex-wive have done a lot of good in the world, but I doubt they will ever be recognized for it. People are mad because they don’t know how to turn off auto numbering in Word.

12/5/2025, 6:30:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

What horrible things did he do? Make us suffer through PowerPoint presentations?

12/5/2025, 6:27:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

It gets into the mid to upper 90s in June and July, but no humidity.

12/5/2025, 6:24:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Not federally funded.

12/5/2025, 2:22:05 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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But, you did it. Be proud.

12/5/2025, 2:21:44 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes, it is. If you asked individuals to pay taxes for it, it would never pass. When you have gas revenue….

12/5/2025, 2:19:17 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Seriously? Free college tuition too. I could go on.

12/5/2025, 2:17:44 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Not every state has gas revenue.

12/5/2025, 2:16:52 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It can’t go anywhere but up. In all seriousness, I think this will make a difference.

12/5/2025, 2:15:49 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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We also have a gas revenue stream that helps.

12/5/2025, 2:13:25 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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How? He doesn’t control state taxing? Just curious what he’s up to now.

12/5/2025, 2:12:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s an app, not a person.

12/5/2025, 2:10:55 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That’s why people aren’t having kids.

12/5/2025, 2:08:07 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Not many wealthy people in new mexico. It comes from gas revenue.

12/5/2025, 2:06:21 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Rich in gas revenue.

12/5/2025, 2:04:51 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

NY doesn’t have gas revenue taxes.

12/5/2025, 1:55:25 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

A lot of things are paid for by gas revenues in the state, including free college tuition. It’s a bit of a green vs blue salad. Not sure how pandemic relief funds fit in. Seems misappropriated.

12/5/2025, 1:54:34 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Mean

9/5/2025, 10:36:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I always the corporations were in charge in our country, but I guess they aren’t.

9/5/2025, 2:25:07 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

It was phrased that way to make a point.

8/5/2025, 12:00:52 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s up to congress to enforce their rulings. It’s up to the court. Contempt and so forth.

7/5/2025, 4:59:51 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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There’s little tom boys out there celebrating. Finally, get that baseball they were wishing for.

7/5/2025, 4:56:15 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They both so creepy

7/5/2025, 2:07:50 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Does Canada have property tax? Another good way to lose a home if you are lucky enough to have one

7/5/2025, 2:02:14 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Agree. She’s a very good speaker and smart as hell. If she throws in a bit of ā€œrough around the edgesā€, it’s for all of us out here feeling like it needs to be said exactly how she’s saying it.

6/5/2025, 3:07:57 AM | 10 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Hasn’t happened so far. They’ve gotten away with whatever they want. When’s that day coming?

4/5/2025, 3:33:52 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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At 16% interest? But, it is crazy the cost of housing now. We have a short term shortage. Soon, there will be a lot of houses on the market.

4/5/2025, 2:34:55 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Where was this $12,000 house?

3/5/2025, 7:27:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Never could.

3/5/2025, 7:16:06 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Stealing people’s artwork for AI purposes sucks ass. Either learn to paint/draw or just post text.

3/5/2025, 7:03:58 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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But, it’s mostly old people that attend.

3/5/2025, 6:54:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Moderna and BioNTech/Pfizer will be looking for sales. I’m sure if there was demand, they sell more to Canada.

3/5/2025, 5:05:06 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid. Long term cost savings

3/5/2025, 5:01:51 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And, Mexico for those of closer to that border.

3/5/2025, 4:56:27 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They are looking at studies on the the flu shot too.

3/5/2025, 4:54:24 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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AOC and Sanders speeches are mostly attended by seniors.

3/5/2025, 4:41:53 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It probably didn’t fit him.

3/5/2025, 1:52:05 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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We can complain all we want, but nothing ever gets done.

3/5/2025, 1:22:15 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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But, then the feds cut funding for Narcan that went to police and fire/rescue.

2/5/2025, 11:27:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Project 2025 wasn’t written solely by politicians. Why don’t you write Project 2029? Anyone can.

2/5/2025, 5:55:12 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Every phone worth buying is made in china.

2/5/2025, 2:37:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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yes

2/5/2025, 2:36:29 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Biden did worse, and the CDC under him just threw their hands in the air.

2/5/2025, 2:13:56 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They are Gen Z males. The buyers remorse is setting in for them.

2/5/2025, 1:51:30 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes, I got that it was a joke, and I was laughing. But, people really do try to describe the impossible. I’ve had to use alt text in my work for truck drivers, Coast Guard lookouts, medical lab techs, pilots, etc.

1/5/2025, 6:14:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Thanks for the clarification.

1/5/2025, 5:58:44 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Problem with alt text is that you can’t really describe a feeling or emotion. This is a sculpture of an octopus in Santa Fe, and the photo focuses on the eye. But, that doesn’t describe it well at all. So block me MF.
1/5/2025, 5:22:45 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, but the whole point of any meme is the image and the text. 100% of the time you need the description of the image. What you are talking about is decorative images on a website. Really different context.

1/5/2025, 5:18:02 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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If you were 100% blind from birth, this would mean nothing. You can’t really alt text a color. I’ve thought about how to do it, but it doesn’t come across.

1/5/2025, 5:14:06 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Don’t blame it on the cats. It happened long before that.

1/5/2025, 4:48:36 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The board should be held accountable for keeping him on as CEO way after it was time to remove him. The company is done.

1/5/2025, 4:38:25 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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😩

1/5/2025, 4:32:59 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Add the brain worm man, and it’s a hit.

1/5/2025, 4:24:33 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Why? He’s still alive.

1/5/2025, 4:13:04 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Then be respectful.

1/5/2025, 2:31:25 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Azure Octopus (@azureoctopus.bsky.social) reply parent

Interesting.

1/5/2025, 2:00:57 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’ll check that out. Thanks.

1/5/2025, 1:59:02 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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For someone who is so concerned about not offending people, you are being incredibly offensive and snobby. The whole point of my post was to state that people in my neighborhood have jobs no matter what they look like. As I said, it’s people like you on the US side that won Trump an election.

1/5/2025, 1:58:14 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Target shelves for toilet paper and paper towels.on March 14, 2020. Different situation, but I have bad memories.

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1/5/2025, 1:43:45 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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During covid, people stocked up on flour, but had no eggs. I’m always looking for a good substitute. I guess mung bean is ok.

1/5/2025, 1:37:29 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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All of the indigenous people I know call themselves indians. It depends where you are.

1/5/2025, 12:36:23 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view