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Randal

@rmcgavock.bsky.social

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created February 3, 2024

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Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Exactly! You can't make an omelet without cracking a few eggs. All those "natives" that survived the abuse and diseases were guaranteed a job for life. I'm looking forward to Prager U finally setting the record straight about the Belgians bringing civilians to the Congo.

25/8/2025, 3:04:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Free DC (@freedcproject.bsky.social) reposted

DC will not stand idle as this administration tries to take our people and our home.

16/8/2025, 1:55:13 AM | 1874 322 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Check the phone app, can you connect with it? If so, can you reset the password with it? I had a similar issue a few weeks ago. Also, you're right about the Chat AI.

15/8/2025, 8:22:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

No watch tower or razor-wire fences - they don't even seem to have bars on the windows. However, they do have a softball field, a sand volleyball court, and horseshoe pits.

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1/8/2025, 10:21:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

It's the Christian Nationalist ... it's always the Christian Nationalists.

31/7/2025, 5:38:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Amen!

18/7/2025, 7:15:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social)

@noahandbillshow.bsky.social

16/7/2025, 10:40:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Ohh, how sad for the ICE goons.

10/7/2025, 2:54:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

In a word, Trump.

3/7/2025, 5:56:58 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Been there.

12/6/2025, 11:10:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jake Broe (@realjakebroe.bsky.social) reposted

If you are Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard in the US military and you are being ordered to violate the Constitutional rights of US citizens then this is the number to the GI Rights Hotline. There is support for you and you do not have to follow illegal orders. 1-877-447-4487

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9/6/2025, 10:00:26 PM | 552 200 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) reposted

She was right.

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9/6/2025, 5:01:42 PM | 18506 5388 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

"... extraordinary elements," that's an interest phrase.

4/6/2025, 4:12:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

This needs to happen every time these masked cowards roll into a neighborhood.

3/6/2025, 5:24:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Yet they'll still vote for the shit-head and his ilk.

2/6/2025, 4:34:58 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Creationists and other evangelicals - the vanguard of the Trump/GOP base - have been waging a war on culture, history, and science for decaded. Their willful ignorance knows no end.

29/5/2025, 4:56:58 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

"... two humans talking, sharing information ...". I really enjoyed today's video! Shout out to @stefanmilo.bsky.social, @flintdibble.bsky.social and all the great science communicators out there doing so much good work.

25/5/2025, 5:23:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

You're right, but the willful stupidity and lies go hand in hand. It's the noxious combination that has worked for Republicans for more than 2 decades.

25/5/2025, 2:01:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

The problem is that you would have to live in Indiana.

23/5/2025, 10:10:32 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Cake donuts are the best!

23/5/2025, 5:06:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

It's not a gift, it's a bribe.

15/5/2025, 1:32:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

I just finished watching the video and thought it was great. Keep up the great work!

11/5/2025, 7:29:22 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

I went a few years ago and had a blast!

5/5/2025, 8:01:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Name and shame!

1/5/2025, 10:07:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

I completely agree. Sadly, it's not the same here in the US.

28/4/2025, 5:55:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

I hope that's not the case. Granted, it may be an uphill battle, but fighting ignorance in whatever form it takes is doable and absolutely necessary now more than ever.

28/4/2025, 5:04:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

What's wrong with Atheism? Also, debunking fairytales - in whatever form they take - needs doing.

28/4/2025, 2:51:32 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social)

@gutsickgibbon.bsky.social Just watched your latest video - well done! Glad to see the skeleton finally got a chance to participate ... does it have a name? If not, it might be fun to get suggestions from viewers. I vote for something annoying to YEC. Keep up the good work!

5/4/2025, 7:24:01 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Give me back my beaky helmets!

3/4/2025, 7:50:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Onion (@theonion.com) reposted

Report: You Live In An Embarrassing Country

3/4/2025, 5:34:35 PM | 7736 1358 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

It's about NATO and Putin's international goals. Just like in Russia, oligarchs and nationalism are fueling Trump and his toadies. www.bbc.com/news/article...

26/3/2025, 10:34:16 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Yoda best!

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24/3/2025, 9:31:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Check out the Devils Rope Barbed Wire Museum, too. It's amazing! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devils_...

21/3/2025, 8:21:53 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Sorry to say, it's going to get worse before it gets better.

21/3/2025, 5:56:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture National Council on Public History (@ncph.bsky.social) reposted

(1/4) The Trump administration recently issued an executive order directing the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) acting director to take immediate steps to eliminate the agency to the maximum extent allowable by law... #ncph #PublicHistory #PublicHistorians

20/3/2025, 7:42:48 PM | 10 10 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

At this point, wouldn't it be more accurate to say Trump AND Putin bombed Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

19/3/2025, 4:26:26 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Hmm, what a surprise ... it seems elections have consequences.

13/3/2025, 7:53:18 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm disgusted by Trump and his toadies like Vance. I'm frustrated and angry they were given the reins of this country, not once but twice. Finally, I apologize to the people of Ukraine - you deserve better.

28/2/2025, 11:19:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Flint Dibble (@flintdibble.bsky.social) reposted

Russia invaded Ukraine unprovoked. Their forces killed tens of thousands of civilians including friends of mine. I stand with the people of Ukraine to defend their rights, their freedom, and their lives Disgusted by my country, which seems to operate now entirely based on greed

28/2/2025, 11:00:51 PM | 649 77 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Kyiv Independent (@kyivindependent.com) reposted

It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.

28/2/2025, 10:46:43 PM | 8904 2476 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shaun Lintern (@shaunlintern.bsky.social) reposted

You can send donations yourself direct to ukraine here: war.ukraine.ua/donate/ #SlavaUkraïni

28/2/2025, 7:33:43 PM | 821 476 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

How about a shoutout to Croatia? 🙂 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavolj...

14/1/2025, 2:08:36 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Four years, that's optimistic.

12/1/2025, 5:42:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Sadly, that could be a headline from a number of American states.

2/1/2025, 9:02:59 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

It's only going to get worse.

2/1/2025, 6:12:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social)

@stefanmilo.bsky.social I'm late to the party, but I just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed your recent ancient monuments video ... keep up the good work!

22/12/2024, 3:53:44 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Toto! Great band, less so when it comes to film making.

12/12/2024, 9:17:35 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

It's getting insane. I cut the cable out of my life more than 15 years ago for this exact reason - pay more, get less.

12/12/2024, 8:16:28 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Reality.

11/12/2024, 8:47:25 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you for proving my point.

9/12/2024, 8:23:57 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Instead of answering questions or engaging in a dialogue, you insist on name-calling. Why is that? I've enjoyed much of your YT content in the past. Today, I just pity you - you're a psuedo-intellectual embarrassment.

9/12/2024, 11:00:21 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Try reading through the entire article. There are multiple references to Christian sects and dogma. For example, "Historian Jonathan Ebel argues that the "soldier-savior" is a sort of Messiah, who embodies the synthesis of civil religion, and the Christian ideals of sacrifice and redemption."

9/12/2024, 3:30:06 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

I should have been clearer - why is it not Christian Nationalism? The 14 tenets make it clear they believe their theology and politics go hand-in-hand.

9/12/2024, 2:36:44 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Ok, I'll bite ... what is it?

8/12/2024, 10:59:53 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

It's straight up Christian Nationalism. What about it is compelling to them?

8/12/2024, 10:38:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

I used the word "specious" - please double-check the original post. I stand by the comment.

8/12/2024, 10:52:12 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Wow, someone has some thin skin. Btw, I'm not denying anything. You know if you evoke lynching people will make the jump to its racist history, right? Sadly, I haven't read your dissertation. Can I find it anywhere online? I thought academics value constructive criticism more ... maybe not. Thanks!

8/12/2024, 3:04:53 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Btw, the history around the creation of Wonder Woman is interesting. it might be worth checking out.

7/12/2024, 11:38:50 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

1. Comicbook superheroes aren't normally racially motivated. 2. Lynchings were often part of public spectical and involved torture and mutilation. No offense, but your corollation between superheroes and lynching is specious. Also, I know you like sources ... naacp.org/find-resourc...

7/12/2024, 11:35:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

It's good to be the King!

7/12/2024, 3:34:58 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

Hmm, spoiler alert! Also, does this mean we can expect movie reviews in the future?

4/12/2024, 5:25:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent

I just got an A1, and it's amazing. Have you tried lowering the gap to .16, it'll improve the prints (but slow the printing).

4/12/2024, 5:23:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view