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(he/him/his) Don't wanna be an American idiot

created January 9, 2025

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Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

The right doesn't care so long as the left is unhappy with the result.

1/9/2025, 5:20:15 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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1/9/2025, 12:15:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Put this in conversation with school choice and vouchers. What BS is tater tots up to?

1/9/2025, 8:23:55 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Unfortunately, they'll just ignore it. Fake news or whatever prayer they say these days.

1/9/2025, 8:14:19 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They're trying earnestly to get the 10 commandments on the walls. Not a chance.

1/9/2025, 8:13:23 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He's uncaring at best. At worst a schizophrenic psychopath.

1/9/2025, 8:10:40 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

They don't really worship God at all, but Mammon, the God of greed.

1/9/2025, 8:08:50 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

My former friend, part of the libertarian cult, believes that violence against one's stuff is violence against their person.

1/9/2025, 8:03:20 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

How about RWE is "I'll destroy this country because I can't say the N word whenever I want" and LWE is "why can't everyone have a safety net?"

1/9/2025, 8:01:09 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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She's a dick. And not too bright, either.

1/9/2025, 2:19:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social)

This month has been great for playing older titles on my backlog, with end credits for: -The Signal From Tolva -Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide -Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark -POI -Pinstripe -Hard Reset Redux #videogames #backlog #playdontbuy

1/9/2025, 1:27:43 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

This country boy has been to DC three times under Republic presidents. Walked around at night, took the subways, explored. The only danger to us was at the White House all three times!

31/8/2025, 10:49:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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:(

31/8/2025, 4:30:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Elon supposedly put it out there on X last week.

31/8/2025, 3:55:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

When do they ever really have to show courage? It's us that does that - they just peacock around and grandstand about it while we live it, fight their wars, suffer under their oligarchs. If they had courage, somebody would be throwing fists by now for us.

31/8/2025, 3:54:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

After W I dipped my toe into Libertarianism but I never could get over the fact that that group STILL supports the big guy over the little one EVERY SINGLE TIME. Democratic Socialism or Bust 2028.

31/8/2025, 3:51:05 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

How do their parents even tell them apart? I saw a gaggle of 10 of them where I'm at (college town) and all I could think was "If I yell 'Jackson or Hunter' how many of them will turn their heads...?"

30/8/2025, 8:26:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Great game, last time WB really felt like they were doing well in the IP video game space with this one.

30/8/2025, 8:24:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Clearly thinks he's at a boxing match.

30/8/2025, 8:21:58 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social)

#fuckBCBS #Luigi

30/8/2025, 12:41:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

TX is weak.

29/8/2025, 10:52:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Let's see how tough you are when you see folks in the streets, bub.

29/8/2025, 5:36:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

You've chosen your side. Now get out of here.

29/8/2025, 5:35:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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29/8/2025, 5:33:12 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjGH... #fuckICE

29/8/2025, 4:03:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Speak for yourself. I'd take the jail time just to punch him one good time.

29/8/2025, 1:58:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdSv... While these guys risk their lives to save yours, ICE cosplays. #fuckICE #FDJT #fascism #racism

29/8/2025, 11:30:47 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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29/8/2025, 12:22:17 AM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

"And I'm not going to get there with you - I'm going to Canada."

28/8/2025, 8:22:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Define assault rifle first. Not trying to be an ass, but we have to have a shared common definition otherwise this is doomed to fail.

28/8/2025, 8:11:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, Bruce, you clearly have a major decision to make.

28/8/2025, 8:07:21 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

To kick your ass.

28/8/2025, 8:02:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Would you or one of your colleagues just kick his ass for us?

28/8/2025, 7:58:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Are we ready to riot yet? Because he and his ilk are going to keep pushing until someone important gets their ass kicked.

28/8/2025, 7:40:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

A fascist dictator says what?

28/8/2025, 7:31:30 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

That's all you got in NY? Wow.

28/8/2025, 3:59:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Happily taking a scalpel to my family and friends list that back that vile nonsense. It's not just a "disagreement" - they were mad because they couldn't say the N word whenever they wanted, I'm mad because they are an existential threat to groups of people. We are not the same.

28/8/2025, 3:53:32 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Dual release with Battletoads for the Wii.

28/8/2025, 2:05:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Silksong of the lack of a legit HL3? The world could have been so different had we known.

28/8/2025, 2:04:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social)

prospect.org/justice/2025... #workersrights #FuckElon #FuckBezos

28/8/2025, 8:14:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Tofu Poke Bowl with peanut butter dressing. Very tasty.

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27/8/2025, 11:02:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Grocery bills, too. He's a fucking liar.

27/8/2025, 7:49:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Stephen Miller wrote this. And he's clearly jealous.

27/8/2025, 5:32:33 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, now I feel a backlash to the backlash is due for those of us that solely liked the new logo because of the initial backlash.

27/8/2025, 11:19:52 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is the only logo that matters.

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27/8/2025, 7:37:27 AM | 25 8 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Just like stimulus money adds to the debt? Seems about Republican if you ask me.

27/8/2025, 1:44:17 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

We'll see if this film gets made. Henry Cavill has not been in high demand since The Witcher. Hollywood seems to be trying to get rid of him or something.

26/8/2025, 6:28:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Just recently listened to it as an audiobook after being told for years that I'd love it. I did not. I don't plan to go any further with the series.

26/8/2025, 2:26:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Wonder what his neighbors think of his opinions. It's hard to have an empathy mindset in the south - it's not tolerated or appreciated. It's "woke," it's "libtards," it's constant "well when Dems were in power they hurt us" bs. It's exhausting.

26/8/2025, 11:31:06 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Fellow MS resident here. Pretty sure that isolation was the point. Can't have us talking to each other and sharing experiences that make Tater Tot look bad, now can we?

26/8/2025, 11:27:58 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"...maybe the flag doesn’t wave for all of us after all."

26/8/2025, 11:25:38 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Turning into a white walker.

25/8/2025, 6:28:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

What a fun idea!!!

25/8/2025, 4:25:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

What they can't seem to reconcile is that he's not perfect. No one has said he was, but even the imperfect have rights and are owed due process. And let's be honest - even if he was perfect, they would still object.

25/8/2025, 4:19:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, this man who lives in a red state doesn't want what either of you are selling, either. So who are you kidding?

25/8/2025, 4:14:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

I hate it but you're most likely correct at this point. Many of us don't have the stomach for it, though.

24/8/2025, 8:02:02 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) (@hcrichardson.bsky.social) reposted

August 23, 2025

24/8/2025, 5:48:16 AM | 1130 362 | View on Bluesky | view

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And social media so we can't gather to discuss on our own. See recent rash of age verification policies under the guise of "protecting the children."

23/8/2025, 6:38:44 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Another kid probably about to be home schooled...

23/8/2025, 6:36:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

There were no illusions about what Trump was - so you're either an idiot and got duped (somehow) or a bigot and got what you wanted. It was NEVER about her policies, her qualifications, or her stances. We're worse off economically, socially, and globally, than we were with Biden.

23/8/2025, 1:53:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Genocide in Gaza still happened/is happening, so...

23/8/2025, 1:34:15 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Genocide still happening to Palestinians, so...

23/8/2025, 1:31:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Is the pedo sticker real? If that is sunlight just above it, I would think the portion of the sticker near there would be a lot lighter...

23/8/2025, 1:09:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Nuh uh." -MAGA

23/8/2025, 7:53:21 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Shut the fuck up, Donnie.

23/8/2025, 1:22:23 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

No, I tested it a couple of different ways with different VPN servers in different states AND with MS. It's kicking me out now, maybe I was just on the cusp timing-wise or something.

23/8/2025, 1:20:42 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

I set it to MS specifically.

22/8/2025, 10:13:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

I wish on JK Rowling everything that she wishes upon trans people. :)

22/8/2025, 9:58:31 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I wish on JK Rowling everything that she wishes upon trans people. #jkr

22/8/2025, 9:57:01 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

I guess I'm confused. I'm on bsky now and I'm in MS???

22/8/2025, 9:52:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Bullshit shell game. See you in hell, pedophile.

22/8/2025, 9:46:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

He's a big jerk. We met him and the band in college when they played on our campus. Wankers.

22/8/2025, 9:43:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I wouldn't be shocked to see him and many others that survive this actually join gangs. Proof positive you're not safe without numbers. :(

22/8/2025, 9:41:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Tate, such a suck up.

22/8/2025, 3:46:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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TX just keeps rolling over. Cowards.

22/8/2025, 11:34:03 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Fuck you, Donnie.

22/8/2025, 11:29:37 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What does it do for $72?

22/8/2025, 11:27:06 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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YOU WILL NOT REPLACE US! /S

21/8/2025, 9:56:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Tax cuts...for the wealthy.

21/8/2025, 9:53:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Brent Hinds, the co-founder of Grammy-winning heavy metal group Mastodon who played with the group for 25 years before his departure earlier this year, has died at age 51.

21/8/2025, 6:00:53 PM | 150 41 | View on Bluesky | view

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Up! Prices Jobs Down Umm...

21/8/2025, 4:53:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Already seeing it. Grape tomatoes were $2.99 for a while. Maybe a year or two in our area. This week, $3.49.

21/8/2025, 4:51:59 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What part of fascism don't you get by now, NPR?

21/8/2025, 1:17:59 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I have to wonder how the current geopolitcal instability around the world will impact the future of fantasy media. LOTR reflected the horrors of WWI - how will future additions in the genre reflect Russia/Ukraine, Israel/Palestine, and the rise of fascism in the US? How will good triumph? Can it?

21/8/2025, 1:17:01 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Dreamcast. Just saying it/reading it/seeing one/thinking of one is a reminder of better days for all humans on this miserable rock.

21/8/2025, 11:20:05 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Make America White Again...which it never was to begin with.

21/8/2025, 9:20:12 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) (@hcrichardson.bsky.social) reposted

August 20, 2025

21/8/2025, 5:27:40 AM | 855 270 | View on Bluesky | view

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Which is why CA citizens are able to vote on it in Nov? In TX they are doing it without any input from their constituents. Clearly he's just a fucking liar.

21/8/2025, 9:04:47 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Abbott made it clear he would just keep calling special sessions forever.

21/8/2025, 8:52:22 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

There's only so far you can keep pushing people down before they push back. Why else would Zuck be trying to evict everyone and have his own private island and develop a sudden interest in judo? Because if common folks catch him somewhere unaware, he's done. Billionaires should be afraid of us.

21/8/2025, 12:06:02 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A complete game at that, rather than an unfinished beta that will be updated via a roadmap (most likely abandoned).

20/8/2025, 9:20:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Fuck you, Stephen.

20/8/2025, 9:05:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What states' guardsmen were driving? We have a right to know since our fucking tax dollars are going to be paying that lawsuit.

20/8/2025, 8:54:09 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Nuh Uh." -MAGA

20/8/2025, 5:07:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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20/8/2025, 4:23:12 PM | 407 65 | View on Bluesky | view

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How did you find the rattiest looking Target parking lot out there?

20/8/2025, 1:01:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Nuh uh." -MAGA

19/8/2025, 9:54:00 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture michaelb1397 (@michaelb1397.bsky.social) reply parent

Could locals occupy the house, too? Serious question.

19/8/2025, 9:52:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Over the years, many of them have wanted just that.

19/8/2025, 9:46:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Nuh uh." -MAGA

19/8/2025, 9:40:14 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view