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Kat W

@katw408.bsky.social

🟦🇺🇦✡️💙PhD chemist /technical writer / lifelong Dem / 🚫 authoritarianism / ally 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ / cat & dog mom / burner / ballroom dancer / pianist / singer / SF Bay Area I don’t use social media to date.

created January 8, 2024

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Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Its actually in response to Ukrainian military exercises.

31/8/2025, 4:06:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Russian bot wave coming kyivindependent.com/ukraines-int...

31/8/2025, 4:03:13 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Guess who thinks he owns the bed

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27/8/2025, 9:40:50 PM | 9 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

First Jesus didn't create those children. Second, that statement gives no one peace. Ban assault rifles! They are only for shredding human beings.

27/8/2025, 4:49:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

I agree. It belongs in the trash.

27/8/2025, 4:44:57 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Banning assault weapons Universal health care

27/8/2025, 4:22:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

They were crack dens, weren't they? They reek of cat piss. Demolition is the only way.

27/8/2025, 3:18:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Veteran patrols sound like a good idea. And while I haven't seen info for mass protests, I know protests are going on every day. malcolmnance.substack.com/p/get-outrag...

27/8/2025, 3:08:43 PM | 5 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Did he get transplants? I'm sure next week, he will have lost them again.

26/8/2025, 7:42:26 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social)

The opposition to the redistricting aren't letting up here in CA.

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26/8/2025, 5:54:52 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social)

The Canadians did it again! Well, Matthew Thomas Gillespie did. youtu.be/BjdnG4CrpJg?...

26/8/2025, 12:54:12 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Lavrov is back to the old talking points. Russia wouldn't recognize any leader of Ukraine no matter who it was unless the leader rolled over for Russia. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-doe...

25/8/2025, 1:22:12 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Because current events are so irritating, here is an AI video of cats playing heavy metal. youtu.be/6-yTF_n7CjU?...

22/8/2025, 3:34:32 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes. I meant ass. Dems need a new mascot.

21/8/2025, 6:01:45 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social)

A rich 🫏 paid for 4 pages on heavy glossy paper to send to all registered voters in California. It hasn't even made it on the ballot yet. Also I'm voting YES!

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21/8/2025, 5:54:25 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social)

He actually thinks he can redeem himself. 🤣 time.com/7311354/dona...

21/8/2025, 12:42:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

This is why the world thinks the US is insane.

19/8/2025, 6:17:53 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm hoping for a maggot that gets eaten by a crow.

19/8/2025, 6:16:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

They all have some explaining to do after they die. And Trump? I don't think he's going to heaven if there is one. If there isn't, I don't think he's coming back as a human.

19/8/2025, 6:13:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Not sure. I've never had good luck. This cat has never done this before. Its all a reaction to the new kitten. Maybe it will go away once ever one is friendly. Strange thing though, Val is friendly to Luci. Right now I have pads on the couch to catch the pee.

19/8/2025, 5:50:48 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social)

I accused the wrong cat of peeing on the couch. I caught him this morning. Val is the peeing cat. He's fully peeing too. It's a lot!

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19/8/2025, 5:40:41 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Same. It's not easy to move to a new country without employment.

18/8/2025, 6:08:30 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

I've never felt so ashamed to be American. There has been plenty of horrible stuff these past 8 months. This has to be among the worst. That the Russian army would fly the US flag-I never thought I'd see that.

18/8/2025, 6:00:07 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Absolutely disgusting! kyivindependent.com/russian-medi...

18/8/2025, 5:34:03 PM | 5 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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Fuck that! Crimea is Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-arr...

18/8/2025, 3:37:29 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social)

Luci is enjoying the new donut tunnel/bed.

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17/8/2025, 7:26:57 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

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17/8/2025, 2:09:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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17/8/2025, 2:08:58 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m on that list too. I can’t report the list. I blocked the person.

17/8/2025, 11:56:37 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ooh leaks! Amazing how dumb they are. kyivindependent.com/sensitive-de...

17/8/2025, 11:50:30 AM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein.bsky.social) reposted

Marco Rubio offers ass kissing bonus to diplomats, leaked diplomatic cable reveals www.kenklippenstein.com/p/exclusive-...

16/8/2025, 6:12:16 PM | 670 131 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social)

Valley fever has similar symptoms like Covid although it is not contagious. www.kqed.org/news/1205247...

16/8/2025, 12:11:21 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum.bsky.social) reposted

The meeting was a disaster for everyone except two people. Trump got his photo op and his ego boost. Putin got his photo op, whitewashing of war crimes and no sanctions. No one in Ukraine, Europe or the United States benefited in any way.

16/8/2025, 4:12:52 AM | 6079 1769 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social)

Always an embarrassment kyivindependent.com/editorial-th...

16/8/2025, 10:54:15 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Who ever the kiss ass is… There are so many. It is hard to keep track.

14/8/2025, 9:10:31 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Well it took until this afternoon. He sent CBP to Newsom’s press conference. They are arresting people.

14/8/2025, 8:53:31 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Luci

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14/8/2025, 7:54:52 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Val and Finn

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14/8/2025, 4:56:44 PM | 190 6 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is crazy! I hope he TACOs. kyivindependent.com/trump-may-of...

14/8/2025, 12:56:50 PM | 5 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Not even ketchup? Really?

13/8/2025, 6:45:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They actually expect people to believe this? Sounds more like a headline from The Onion. Trump doesn't listen unless his name is in every sentence. kyivindependent.com/white-house-...

13/8/2025, 6:28:53 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

His parents raised the most spoiled man-child ever.

13/8/2025, 6:28:13 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Can we revoke it later?

13/8/2025, 6:26:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

What a sad life he lives. Not even garlic mayonnaise, which is so much better than the regular.

13/8/2025, 6:25:30 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

They aren't interested in playing nice with others who don't agree with them on everything. They are too small a group to get elected in their own so they use the democratic party. They want to take over the democratic party. They are also antisemitic.

10/8/2025, 8:22:33 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

I laughed so hard when her face escaped.

7/8/2025, 3:23:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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200 incidents a month for a population of 69 million with 292k Jews. www.jpost.com/diaspora/ant...

7/8/2025, 12:47:22 PM | 5 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

The creators are doing an amazing job this season!

7/8/2025, 12:47:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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www.timesofisrael.com/cars-torched...

7/8/2025, 12:18:56 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social)

OMG! The second episode of South Park where Norm’s face melts and runs away is hilarious. And JD as Tattoo from Fantasy Island.

7/8/2025, 11:55:56 AM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s sad

7/8/2025, 11:32:01 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

I hope the people in the Cotswolds are very unfriendly to the whole family. Everything I’ve seen set in the Cotswolds shows them as unfriendly to outsiders.

6/8/2025, 11:10:54 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Wouldn’t that be wonderful? I’d like to never see another cybertruck.

5/8/2025, 4:04:40 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social)

Donkey of the Day. 🤣 www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

5/8/2025, 4:03:50 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social)

California man sent funds to Islamic State terrorists, feds say: ‘I’ll be joining’ www.sfchronicle.com/crime/articl...

5/8/2025, 1:25:19 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Caroline Orr Bueno (@rvawonk.bsky.social) reposted

To follow up on my recent article about Trump’s covert manipulation of the algorithms that curate our reality, I published a 10-step guide for resisting the tyranny of the algorithm. You have a lot of power here, but you have to learn to use it. weaponizedspaces.substack.com/p/surviving-...

4/8/2025, 5:54:56 PM | 76 41 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social)

Update on the black kitten. I call him Luci, which he answers to. Of all the options, he picked that one. He gets his name from the demon Luci in Disenchantment.

2/8/2025, 7:14:39 PM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

The lack of engagement on this post proves the point.

2/8/2025, 1:06:47 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Caroline Orr Bueno (@rvawonk.bsky.social) reposted

NEW: I just published what is probably my most important article in while. In it, I reveal how the Trump administration is covertly manipulating social media platforms & algorithms to boost the administration’s narrative and suppress opposing lines of thought. 1/ open.substack.com/pub/weaponiz...

1/8/2025, 4:06:01 PM | 125 82 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social)

“in 2025 America…the most dangerous censorship is invisible.” - Jack Hopkins open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...

2/8/2025, 12:18:04 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

That sucks

1/8/2025, 5:48:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I agree

1/8/2025, 2:28:15 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture ℂ𝕒𝕥𝕞𝕒𝕟ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕤 🏳️‍🌈 ✡️ 😸 🌊 (@stevefm20.bsky.social) reposted

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1/8/2025, 1:43:22 PM | 47 16 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

So although the press has quieted down about what he’s doing, he’s up to the same old things. What happened to his new party?

1/8/2025, 12:24:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

I think she’s angry and heartbroken like many of us. I’m surprised that she hasn’t left the country.

1/8/2025, 12:20:02 PM | 151 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

You don’t have to but it might be fun to teach a kumquat a lesson.

1/8/2025, 11:25:51 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

I don’t think you can go private. You can deactivate but then you’d need to activate it again.

1/8/2025, 11:25:07 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Followed by Christians. Atheists too.

1/8/2025, 11:22:52 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

How about a real person who believes the bs? Look up Berrak. I had to block her finally just so I didn’t have to see such stupidity.

1/8/2025, 11:21:45 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social)

Russia's attempts to spread Kremlin propaganda in occupied areas of Ukraine by replacing home TV satellite dishes with ones that only receive Russian broadcasts, have been met with resistance from local residents. kyivindependent.com/russia-repla...

31/7/2025, 7:03:12 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yuck! Dripping chemicals on Ukrainian soldiers. Russians have no decency. kyivindependent.com/over-10-000-...

31/7/2025, 6:48:59 PM | 3 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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31/7/2025, 6:07:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Good. I hope the university learned something from this. abc7.com/post/ucla-pa...

31/7/2025, 6:07:05 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

They count on no one being suspicious because people like what confirms their biases.

31/7/2025, 2:24:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The infection has spread to real people.

31/7/2025, 12:38:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Some good advice for avoiding the flu during fair season. www.cdc.gov/flu-in-anima...

30/7/2025, 6:48:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Ravens croak similar to frogs.

30/7/2025, 1:01:32 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yep! They are worth 3-10 Hamas terrorists in prison.

30/7/2025, 12:56:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

What? Not Soylent Green?

30/7/2025, 12:51:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Same. I could tell what they were up to with the changes to child labor laws.

29/7/2025, 3:16:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I just heard about this now. Nothing good can come from the IRS sharing information with ICE. americanoversight.org/heres-what-t...

29/7/2025, 2:23:06 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

The color depends on the acidity of the soil. It’s possible to get blue if you put the right stuff in the soil around them. I do have one plant that only ever gives white ones though. Otherwise they range from pink to purple to bluish purple.

28/7/2025, 8:05:57 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I don’t remember starving people in Africa ever saying this. Maybe they aren’t actually starving if they are complaining about how it gets to them. www.cnn.com/2025/07/28/w...

28/7/2025, 7:35:18 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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There is no famine in Gaza youtu.be/SQx1Qy5Z5fA?...

28/7/2025, 4:35:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Since the physical harassment is criminal, now they are resorting to cyberbullying. www.jewishaz.com/community/as...

28/7/2025, 1:00:28 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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One with no charisma. Although I’d bet he thinks he has charisma.

27/7/2025, 5:37:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He gives me the creeps even with the sound off. First thought: rat faced fink.

27/7/2025, 5:30:53 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Me too. Everything about him makes my skin crawl. Maybe he’s a psychopath? Just being a narcissist doesn’t always raise alarm bells.

27/7/2025, 5:26:36 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

I think it might be worse.

27/7/2025, 5:17:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

He’s very creepy. He has a smarmy smile. My guess is he’s a narcissist. Different type than Trump. He’s also hiding some nasty stuff. I hope he gets outed for all of it.

27/7/2025, 4:51:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Caught on camera!

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26/7/2025, 8:08:46 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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So the little black kitten has a white undercoat. I don’t think It’s like he’s white with black tipped hairs. I managed to catch him for a bath. Held him while I dried him off. Definitely a boy. No new pics bc he hides if he sees me.

26/7/2025, 7:42:07 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Anytime there is a conflict or tragedy, the scammers come out. Be sure to give to reputable organizations otherwise you may be supporting terrorists, which can get you in trouble. www.fbi.gov/contact-us/f...

25/7/2025, 6:28:29 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s not just synagogues… ksltv.com/local-news/u...

25/7/2025, 4:39:36 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Always remember that this is what they want to do to these US. They want to overthrow democracy and they have trained thousands to help them. They want a convention of states and they are roll playing this so they are ready. www.cnn.com/videos/polit...

25/7/2025, 3:28:30 PM | 6 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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You only need to look at the problems Europe has to see what is coming. It’s not good.

25/7/2025, 2:13:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

So true!

25/7/2025, 12:34:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Impressive word salad

24/7/2025, 7:02:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I know! They excuse pedophilia. It’s sick.

24/7/2025, 3:59:55 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kat W (@katw408.bsky.social) reply parent

Tell that to the victims. What a jerk!

24/7/2025, 3:53:49 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view