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John Pate

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Apostolic ministry, reformer, dad x2. North Carolina. http://bit.ly/42zNsXa "For God DID NOT send his Son into the world to condemn the world!! But in order that the world might be saved through him." ~John 3:17

created December 11, 2024

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Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social)

Today, on BS, it's AI post day. It grabs image from the Internet, posts. BS' "block" feature rocks!

4/9/2025, 10:33:51 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Nice AI photoshopped. Columbus Day is average peak in Vermont. May be too late. Call ahead. But most hotels will be booked and 2x the price anyway.

4/9/2025, 10:29:34 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Sounds like the cop car in a Tranformers movie: "To Punish and Enslave." Are we now hijacking the word "liberate" like we did "woke," "patriot," et al?

4/9/2025, 1:35:35 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Correct. But "they" love what is happening and pretty much admit it's a hostile takeover of the United States... to "'save' you from yourself." This is the mindset / psychosis.

3/9/2025, 7:25:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Proving Fox is not Fox "news."

3/9/2025, 7:20:57 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Well said!

3/9/2025, 6:21:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

While the optics look similar, the attempts at subverting free and fair elections is the grander issue. Right now, despite all of Trump's pomp, he can be voted out. You never want to see that option disappear.

3/9/2025, 6:19:51 PM | 3 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

As I've been saying, gotta start up that "Trump death clock" again. Not Times Square this time, LA..

3/9/2025, 3:28:28 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

They have to. They know they can't rely on CDC atm.

3/9/2025, 3:25:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Cool. I've been doing that. Rather than investing in a deep fryer, I my try my hand at French croissants. Tricky, but I'm used to yeast dough.. just haven't been brave enough yet!

3/9/2025, 3:24:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

The press release on YT is remarkable.

3/9/2025, 2:18:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Donny doesn't know what else to do. It's like giving a 2 year old a bazooka. Eeez theece the trigger?

3/9/2025, 2:12:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

It stopped being Fox "News" in 2017. I don't know what it's still being called, "Fox News."

3/9/2025, 2:11:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Ah! Did you bake, airbake, or deep fry? I can't buy donuts here. So *guess what!*

3/9/2025, 2:09:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Looks like IL / Chicago is fully on your team. How about tapping JB Pritzker for your team? IMO that would work..

3/9/2025, 2:08:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

You mean the junk they just released? They had plenty of time to edit all of it. Deep State anyone??

3/9/2025, 2:06:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Texas. His new buddy.

2/9/2025, 11:01:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

I've seen all Bosch @ Prime. Very well done. The set's theme of analog retro vinyl fits. Personally, I'd love a pair of those ESS Heil speakers - but I'd drive them with digital :)

2/9/2025, 7:47:33 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

I've studied that era in depth. My dad served during WW-ii. Most of the U.S. really screwed this up back then. You can try to rewrite history but the truth always seems to pop up at the most inopportune times.

2/9/2025, 7:18:42 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Haven't for years. Probably about the time I left them.

2/9/2025, 3:04:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

He is the king of lawlessness. Personified.

2/9/2025, 3:02:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Without knowing $$, sounds like a great scale for four years..

2/9/2025, 3:01:49 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social)

So.. I love it when someone makes some kind of inflammatory statement then turns off comments. And then boldly says, "block me if you don't like it." Nice of you to offer that. Click.

2/9/2025, 1:45:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Oy! The boots + the two masked dudes following kill it!

2/9/2025, 12:48:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Every now and then, I visit a MAGA stronghold just to catch the spin. This morning, I saw the term "global eletes." Hadn't seen that is a long time and still have no idea what that is.

2/9/2025, 11:33:38 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Nah, long gone! Would have to recap it and redo foam surrounds. But would be cool as it was pre-Jap audio wars! All USA built..

1/9/2025, 9:43:49 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

My parents had that album. And we played it on a Sylvania Exponent 440, with sealed, foam surround speakers. Revolutionary back in the day..

1/9/2025, 8:35:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Waaay too many to count here. You must be in the thousands..

1/9/2025, 7:39:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Just was thinking of the film, "Schindler's List." Where the guy tells the SS, "I'm an essential worker!" Then they shoot him in the head. Any "essential voters" in here?? I'm one.

1/9/2025, 6:42:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

That banner is at least 3 stories high. I'd like to have one. Would fetch huge $$ on Ebay some day.

1/9/2025, 3:27:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

It's moe than simple belief. This is ancient knowledge. Ask a Scott about bagpipes.

1/9/2025, 2:21:26 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

He's hiring low paid SMMs.

1/9/2025, 2:17:08 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social)

Not conspiracy theory: youtu.be/4QUG8czGScU?...

1/9/2025, 1:42:39 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

What's "News Nation?" Another Fox clone?

31/8/2025, 9:43:11 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

You're correct. Brave new world. More like "stupid" new world.

31/8/2025, 8:52:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

NC has an ID requirement. 1st time they asked for my ID, a MAGA poll worker about jumped down my throat when I questioned it. He really should have been more civil. I'll say no more..

31/8/2025, 8:35:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Go Newsome!

31/8/2025, 8:30:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah, I used to live in MO. That means I used to live there. They have good bass fishing there ~~~

31/8/2025, 7:11:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Ha, very nice! Since you're a culinary person, any thoughts on substituting say "instant yeast" for the b-powder? And maybe chill the dough for an hour?? No worries if you don't respond :)

31/8/2025, 7:09:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Ugh. As my mother used to say, "gotta grin and bear it.."

31/8/2025, 3:23:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

I'd never go back. They like it and don't care if you do or don't. They should offer WiFi and that's it.

31/8/2025, 3:00:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

I'd believe you. Why don't you post the recipe, including your drizzle?

31/8/2025, 2:56:50 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, they'll need to react. Local docs are saying, "we've always depended on CDC." But not now..

30/8/2025, 3:29:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

I've been baking sourdough bread for so long, "factory" bread now tastes horrible to me :)

30/8/2025, 3:15:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Nicely put. I'd rank it as *crimes against humanity.*

30/8/2025, 3:13:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

It's not "news" at all, it's propaganda. It's called "news" because it once was. In 2017 Fox dropped their tagline, "Fair and Balanced." Today, it is only profitable junk food for their base.

30/8/2025, 2:54:33 PM | 8 4 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

You can run the TV off an inverter at maybe 92% efficiency. IMO: Use ChatGPT for your solar system numbers - tell it your load in watt-hours and that you are off-grid. It will spit out all kinds of sample systems for you to drill-down.

30/8/2025, 2:35:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Nice! Sorry to say, though, he wasn't the worst and probably doesn't even qualify as a "Trump Prophet," just an Evangelical influencer turned political - as most of them have.. Their great error..

30/8/2025, 12:33:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

No TV. iPad! Depends what works for you :)

30/8/2025, 10:15:09 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

I just bought 2 solar panels. For RV use, but still so much fun. Free energy! Remarkable.

30/8/2025, 1:01:12 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Trumpler puppet. How nice.

30/8/2025, 12:58:03 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

I like his shirt. But he needs one of them .45 long-Colts pistola.. and some hand-tooled leather boots.

29/8/2025, 10:14:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm less worried about the polls than I am who's counting the ballots and what will happen when Tump loses.

29/8/2025, 8:57:01 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Meta's chat is horrible. Me: "Why does Facebook think I'm a MAGA?" Meta: "Facebook uses algorithms..." Me: "What's an algorithm?" Meta: "Think of it like a recipe for your favorite dish..." >>> No joke here people..

29/8/2025, 8:44:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Ahh. Nice!

29/8/2025, 8:38:31 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social)

$1.71. Really? "Justify this please." Ebay: "We can't, so we're wiping out the charge." Living in the wild, wild, west.. Post-COVID $$ fun.

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29/8/2025, 8:12:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Heh, can I queue up the time? E.g. run 20 minutes, sit down enjoy rest of movie ? :)

29/8/2025, 8:10:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

She was a MAGA!! $$$ THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.

29/8/2025, 7:54:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Should go to the police officer who was doing his job, basically.

29/8/2025, 7:53:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social)

Ebay. It's on.

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29/8/2025, 7:49:51 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah, here in the US, we're really good at that. And better at destroying the environment now than before.

29/8/2025, 12:57:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Heh, probably more accurate than what "those in the know" are saying what Jesus "might say."

29/8/2025, 12:55:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, I agree with at least one point: It sometimes results in people dying. Even MLK Jr. totally understood that.

29/8/2025, 11:36:30 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

The die-hard MAGAs love this. One recently told me, "I need to be saved from myself." What's that sound like?

28/8/2025, 7:05:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Mastermind of deception. How many millions were, and still are, deceived?

28/8/2025, 6:51:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

It's racism, as I understand it. The approximately 25% of Louisiana house and senate members are black and overwhelmingly democrat. Them good 'ole boys are at it again..

28/8/2025, 6:34:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

He's playing golf:) He's got a team of SMMs posting on his account..

28/8/2025, 2:23:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

With vigilance. - Don't eat in restaurants (I don't). - Carefully shop supermarkets. Some are strong in certain items, like meats, etc. - Costco could become your best friend. Watch X-dates, stock up. _ You're screwed on fresh veggies, salad foods. Watch sales.

28/8/2025, 2:17:52 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Song is not at all about the French Revolution, Waterloo, Napoleon, etc. It's ABBA being heavily metaphorical.

28/8/2025, 12:59:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That the most recent school shooting occurred in a Blue state by an alleged LGBTQ could mean a field day for MAGA.. send in the military! But... they like guns. Oops.

28/8/2025, 12:55:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Exactly. Ratings.

28/8/2025, 9:49:27 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Delusional MAGA and terrified MAGA.

27/8/2025, 10:42:37 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

My wife would be all in with you! For me, I break out the plastic wrap and I'm gtg!

27/8/2025, 7:53:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

I asked ChatGPT why the uptick in mass shootings. Its answer was striking.. IMO.

27/8/2025, 7:29:59 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah so someone needs to tell him them white guys are the good guys.. Otherwise he's going to tick off his good ole boy base. And we surely don't want to do that..

27/8/2025, 5:48:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Many reasons for this. The current political one is the hot one. But since the Internet, there are now almost unlimited ways to get news. Contrast the Golden Age of Radio: You'd get your news from one of four radio networks, your local newspaper, or perhaps "news reels" at your local theater.

27/8/2025, 5:43:49 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Civil War 2.0: "The War Between the States." The current iteration seems more the war between "red" and "blue" states and the feds.

26/8/2025, 5:20:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm now calling it "The Big Daddy Syndrome." Since they're so fearful of everything, the military will protect them, Trump will soothe them, and Conservatives will save them. "Father deficit" on steroids.

26/8/2025, 1:41:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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When I moved to NC I sold my road bike. Guess why..

26/8/2025, 1:34:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Who owns all the lotteries? It's the government going into business for itself. Can't have it both ways. Don't like the Inrel deal? Get rid of it all.

26/8/2025, 1:29:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Ironically, I get it. Totally. Very, very few religious folks will honor who you are, your choices.

26/8/2025, 1:17:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Dumb. You NEVER "buy" intellectual ownership rights. Copyright law dates to 1976. Go "buy" a used vinyl record and see what rights you have.

26/8/2025, 12:37:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

That's why they voted for him (again), the want a dictator. Basically, a "big daddy" because they can't handle life on their own. The psychology of it all.

26/8/2025, 10:21:13 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Why? If you stare into a bowl of Cocoa Puffs, you'll have your answer.

25/8/2025, 8:44:37 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Done. Thanks!

25/8/2025, 8:36:02 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Cool! I think I have that app on my TV..

25/8/2025, 8:32:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Where is this streaming?

25/8/2025, 8:17:08 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

I logged onto a site today. I first received a standby message: "Verifying you are a human." That would work for these guys.

25/8/2025, 8:15:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I'm glad influencers like you understand the power of music and the arts.

25/8/2025, 5:08:34 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Art is visual story-telling. All of it, including theater.

25/8/2025, 2:12:19 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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For sure. But the (less every day) MAGites still think he's the best president ever. As did the Germans.

25/8/2025, 2:08:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Aside from not wanting to debate MAGAs, I think there is an answer: It's whatever administration focuses on listening to the people. I think this is what Arnold would say, if he were to say anything, if he thought anyone would listen.

25/8/2025, 12:54:30 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He may have started in some noble fashion as a clinical psychologist but didn't end well. This is the first time I've heard his name since the early '90s. Just my two cents..

25/8/2025, 9:36:47 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, for Civil War 2.0, there are similarities. But for many, I think, it's like the 1861 war never truly ended.

25/8/2025, 9:32:54 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Soitenly!

25/8/2025, 1:17:35 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Hahaha! "YMCA" on endless repeat!

25/8/2025, 12:10:44 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Locally, the best worship by far is at a black, inner city church. I was the only white guy there:)

24/8/2025, 7:00:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Backfire." That's a really good KW for whole thing. I suspect we're going to see a lot more things "backfire."

24/8/2025, 6:07:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I was a kid when the series hit TV. Revolutionary. I have Star Trek II on DVD and pull it out every so often..

24/8/2025, 6:04:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Pate (@johnpate.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah so much fun! And always super great food!

24/8/2025, 5:58:03 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view