Randal
@rmcgavock.bsky.social
Work in progress.
created February 3, 2024
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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.
Free DC (@freedcproject.bsky.social) reposted
DC will not stand idle as this administration tries to take our people and our home.
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.
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.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
It's the Christian Nationalist ... it's always the Christian Nationalists.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Amen!
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social)
@noahandbillshow.bsky.social
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Ohh, how sad for the ICE goons.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
In a word, Trump.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Been there.
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
Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) reposted
She was right.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
"... extraordinary elements," that's an interest phrase.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
This needs to happen every time these masked cowards roll into a neighborhood.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Yet they'll still vote for the shit-head and his ilk.
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.
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.
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.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
The problem is that you would have to live in Indiana.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Cake donuts are the best!
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
It's not a gift, it's a bribe.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
I just finished watching the video and thought it was great. Keep up the great work!
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
I went a few years ago and had a blast!
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Name and shame!
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
I completely agree. Sadly, it's not the same here in the US.
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.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
What's wrong with Atheism? Also, debunking fairytales - in whatever form they take - needs doing.
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!
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Give me back my beaky helmets!
The Onion (@theonion.com) reposted
Report: You Live In An Embarrassing Country
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...
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Yoda best!
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Check out the Devils Rope Barbed Wire Museum, too. It's amazing! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devils_...
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Sorry to say, it's going to get worse before it gets better.
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
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.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Hmm, what a surprise ... it seems elections have consequences.
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.
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
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.
Shaun Lintern (@shaunlintern.bsky.social) reposted
You can send donations yourself direct to ukraine here: war.ukraine.ua/donate/ #SlavaUkraïni
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
How about a shoutout to Croatia? 🙂 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavolj...
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Four years, that's optimistic.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Sadly, that could be a headline from a number of American states.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
It's only going to get worse.
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!
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Toto! Great band, less so when it comes to film making.
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.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Reality.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you for proving my point.
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.
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."
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.
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Ok, I'll bite ... what is it?
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
It's straight up Christian Nationalism. What about it is compelling to them?
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
I used the word "specious" - please double-check the original post. I stand by the comment.
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!
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Btw, the history around the creation of Wonder Woman is interesting. it might be worth checking out.
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...
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
It's good to be the King!
Randal (@rmcgavock.bsky.social) reply parent
Hmm, spoiler alert! Also, does this mean we can expect movie reviews in the future?
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).