Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
The real question is: how alive will he look?
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The real question is: how alive will he look?
William B. Fuckley (@opinionhaver.bsky.social) reposted
lol it’s 100% him being trotted out to prove that he’s alive huh. we did it team.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Hot Take: You should know basic navigation skills like reading maps and figure out how to get somewhere without constantly using your GPS. GPS is unreliable in many situations. I try to only put GPS on if I'm going someplace new.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
Brave of my coworkers to fully admit that AI is basically doing their entire job for them to the point where they don't know how to operate without it. Compared it to "how did we navigate w/o GPS"
〽️ax krieger does the damn thing (@maxkriegervg.bsky.social) reposted
Daniel José Older (@djolder.bsky.social) reposted
The difference between the text of the post and the headline of the article below it is staggering
ellie lockhart (she/they) (@eleanor.lockhart.contact) reposted
legalize spiders
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm famous for leaving shit behind unless it's in a bag and this one really takes the cake. Not at my friend's placr, not at my place, not in the car, not outside....
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
I misplaced my takeout that I had at a friend's house and I swear to god it vanished.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
So far, Battle City is def the strongest arc of the show. Marik's a memorable villian for the ages. The Egyptian God Cards are cool, too!
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Also that duel between Valen and Joey was probably the lamest. Maybe I'm juat not a mecha anime gal but having all the monsters be armor pieces was very dull.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Very upset Mai continues to get fridged #JusticeForMai. At least she gets to wear a sexy bad guy outfit this time around. Good for her.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
We're in season four. This motherfucker is neck deep in supernatural occurances and he still has the gall to be all "Must be a super advanced hologram."
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
Watching the YuGiOh anime and I was not prepared how in denial Kaiba would be about the world he lives in.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Anyway, point being, Rowling's world builsing very sloppy and always has been.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Hell, one school for the British Isles is not enough IMO. You'd think there'd be at least one school for each for the four members of the UK given historical reasons alone....
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Assuming that Hogwarts can serve the entire British population effectively (pop of abt 68 mil), then that would mean both China and India need at least 20 magic schools each.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
JK Rowling fucks me up the most bc it implies that British people have more magic users per capita than anywhere else in the world. You're telling me both China and India, the two largest population centers globally , can get away with sharing one school? Get real.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Very weird that neither of them thought, at minimum, one school per country.
Missing The Point (@missingthept.bsky.social) reposted
He rolled on his deathbed, to his Cabinet gave a whistle, And away they all flew, like a nuclear missile: But I heard him exclaim, ere he headed toward the light - Epstein files to all, and to all a
Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist (@nameshiv.bsky.social) reposted
universe loading the bases for a walkoff grand slam
Kait Richardson 🥔 (@thryse.com) reposted
Four Seasons Total Undertaking
Kelly Turnbull (@coelasquid.bsky.social) reposted
Sometimes we’re unsatisfied with a thing we made because when it only existed in our head, we saw all the things it could have been and when it’s done we know all the things that it isn’t, but we can’t see the way it expands into a million new things when someone else unpacks it in their head. 🖊️🦑
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
I would let Oscar Isaac [REDACTED].
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Max Berger (@maxberger.bsky.social) reposted
The DeSantis regime will do more to protect sidewalks from chalk than children from bullets.
Governor JB Pritzker (@govpritzker.illinois.gov) reposted
Why don’t you send everyone proof of life first? (Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)
Seth Cotlar (@sethcotlar.bsky.social) reposted
It's useful to think of Trump's political style as a form of "fan service," which is distinct from the "constituent service" we used to associate with the role of elected officials. I took this picture in March of *2022* at a Republican event in Salem, Oregon. That flag seemed bonkers at the time.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
Waking up this morning is like checking in on a friend who earlier was waiting for the triple strenght brownie to hit.
Joseph Fink (@planetoffinks.bsky.social) reposted
You're telling me this Atlantic accent is trans?
D̑̈ȋ̈d̑̈ȃ̈ B̑̈ȓ̈ȏ̈w̑̈n̑̈ 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇵🇸🇺🇦 (@didabrown.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Meanwhile, White House staff prepares for President Vance
Bill McKay (@mckay4senate.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Critical support to comrade sepsis
Kayla Hart (@straycunt.bsky.social) reposted
Googling sad versions of YMCA just in case
Sky Marchini (@sky.skymarchini.net) reposted
Seth Cotlar (@sethcotlar.bsky.social) reposted
So do we think Ben Garrison has an epic Trump obituary cartoon in the can, or do we think he’s in denial about that possibility and just hoping inspiration will strike him in his moment of deepest grief?
GOLIKEHELLMACHINE (@golikehellmachine.com) reposted
i don't think it's happening yet, but no one in the press corpse having seen trump for two days and him not even playing golf this weekend is... a little exciting
David Rosenthal (@davidrosenthalpoet.bsky.social) reposted
@prisonculture.bsky.social
Daniel Malmer (@malmer.com) reposted
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
I'm Pretty Sure I Saw You In The Park Last Summer But I Could've Mistaken You for Someone Else And You're Not Much Of An Ultimate Frisbee Player Anyway I'm Gonna Leave You Alone Now Sorry
Eric L. Robinson (@uticaeric.bsky.social) reposted
They correctly identify the Confederacy as their political and cultural inspiration.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Time and time again, it has shown to pull in vulnerable people and fill them with nonsense that actively undermines health outcomes. Snake oil salespeople are bad actually!
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, I know healthcare in this country is seriously flawed (trust me, I know). I also know that not all medicinal remedies are bullshit. I do yoga pretty regularly, myself. But alternative health *as an industry* is not the solution and a major contributer to how we got here.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
Agreed. Abolish the alternative health industry while we're at it, too.
Dan Johnson (@coil.bsky.social) reposted
While defending the luddite argument in Discord, I stumbled into this IMO succinct explanation for opposing generative AI: At every step in the process, it impoverishes us.
Brandon Friedman (@brandonfriedman.bsky.social) reposted
Robert E. Lee killed more U.S. troops in battle than Adolph Hitler and Osama bin Laden combined
Chise (@sailorrooscout.bsky.social) reposted
Just a heads up. I was able to schedule my COVID vaccine appointment. Online it will ask “do you have a condition that puts you at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 virus.” Click yes and it will allow you to schedule an appointment. No questions asked. No proof required. Pass it on.
Ed Markey (@edmarkey.bsky.social) reposted
Vaccines are safe and effective. RFK Jr. isn’t.
jamelle (@jamellebouie.net) reposted
all of this makes total sense when you recognize that “freedom” here means the freedom to dominate those you view as your subordinates and “tyranny” is when someone threatens that “freedom” or worse, when those subordinates try to claim power as political equals
John Oxley (@joxley.jmoxley.co.uk) reposted
Earnestness and sincerity, now, are the greatest acts of rebellion and your duty is to do them.
Dominic Tarason (@dominictarason.com) reposted
Because some people haven't heard it yet: PAYPAL IS NOT A BANK, DO NOT LEAVE MORE THAN A COUPLE HUNDRED DOLLARS SITTING IN YOUR ACCOUNT AT ANY TIME. MOVE IT TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. Paypal can and will close your account and steal all your money without warning. And have done MANY times.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm always very eager to get out of a parking lot and on my way. Very weird to me to check your phone in your car.
Solomon (@solomonmissouri.bsky.social) reposted
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
My dad was really into older school 70-80's rap, though mostly the more upbeat DJ-era stuff (Sugar Hill Gang, Run-DMC, Will Smith,etc). DJ Kool's "Let Me Clear My Throat" is the one song I'd point to if I had to pick just one, though.
Mike Stromenger (@1in9.bsky.social) reposted
This imagery is the kind of thing you see in video games to let you know you’re in a totalitarian city or country.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
Snacking on some carrots at work and pretty sure rhe snaps can be heards from all the way in the back with how quiet it is in here.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
This is why nurturing a love of reading is so so important! Reasing books is enjoyable! It's not all about getting a good grade. It's about having an emotional experience, too.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
Imagine being the kind of person who encourages people not to read because it's a waste of time. Immediately makes you sound like a dumbass.
Mark Copelovitch (@mcopelov.bsky.social) reposted
Among all the other things, "The President has screwed things up so badly that the world's other rich countries won't deliver mail to us anymore" really should end it immediately.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
What's amazing about this is that it focuses so much on flipping the Trump voter and not maintaining/mobilizing folks already engaged against Trump. You need both to win reelection, Brad!
jamelle (@jamellebouie.net) reposted
today in spiders! saw this guy on my porch before i was about to leave to go do some work
Ilhan Omar (@ilhanmn.bsky.social) reposted
ICE is beyond reform and should be abolished.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
My one cousin who's been extremelt radicalized spends 9 hours a day on Twitter. the correlation is astonding.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Not to say that times are good, but like...I have started to notice how much better my mental health gets when I take a break from this site in particular.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
It's interesting how she doesn't connect the dots abt constant exposure to all the world's problems via her phone is maybe why she's a doomer.
Pé 🍺🧿 (@forevernever.bsky.social) reposted
Literally one of the core grievances in the Declaration of Independence.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
I was in DC literally the weekend before this deployment for Otakon dressed in cosplay and I somehow got no harrassment despite very obviously being a tourist from out of town.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
I was in DC literally the weekend before this deployment for Otakon dressed in cosplay and I somehow got no harrassment despite very obviously being a tourist from out of town.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Anyway, part of why I'm talking about this is that it's really apparent how absolutely unregulated YT's ads are. Here I am watching these PR segments my workplace has produced and I'm getting absolutely bombared with alt health bs every 5 minutes. Attached to a video about the health sciences!
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
I honestly think the vagueness was part of the marketing because I did look the company up to see wtf p word was referring to, so I did give the guy traffic.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
I should clarify that the "p-word" wasn't even said verbally. It was in a graphic displaying what he was promising to help with... and the image was a tree???? I think he was claiming to stop "p-word" at the root. I was only half-paying attention. Really wish I had gotten a screenshot lol.....
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
The viral japanese recipie is so uncanny bc the lady mouthing to the ARD is just out of sync. Also her recipie seems to involve pink salt, backing soda, apple cider vinegar and a lemon????? I really think you're just dehydrading yourself....
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh man this new viral Japanese recipie is gonna make me loose 6 pant sizes in a few weeks! That definitely not complete bullshit!!!!
Thomas Lecaque (@tlecaque.bsky.social) reposted
So it's kind of like what they think of as socialism, but like, maybe, a national kind?
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Funniest thing about the porn addiction ad is that obs the guy can't say it's abt porn, so he calls the "p-word" instead which is probably the least helpful way to describe your product lol.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
Wild YT Ads I got today: -Some dude promising to help me with my porn addiction -something about getting rid of suck poop -Orphah hocking some kind of pink salt-based diet scam.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
This is horrifying. Make sure you are up to date on all your vaccinations.
John Dellaporta (@johndellaporta.bsky.social) reposted
At some point we’re going to have to reckon with the fact that the wellness industry probably seeded a lot of anti-pharma rhetoric, taking legitimate problems and using them to make people anti-medicine instead of pro-regulation.
Anthony Michael Kreis (@anthonymkreis.bsky.social) reposted
Please don’t make me be Team Free John Bolton. But I think that’s where we are headed.
Bob Chipman 🔜PAX East (@bobchipman.bsky.social) reposted
The followers part really is the whole thing, though. Whatever else you think of Gavin Newsom, the people who're super "into" him NOW are so because he's doing MEMES and they live online and are tired of Republicans having all the memes. That's it. That's the whole thing. Look down on that.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Good luck on your date :)
dag (@davidallengreen.bsky.social) reposted
UK online safety law in practice.
Cezary Jan Strusiewicz (@ostrichson.bsky.social) reposted
Being a Harry Potter adult.
Mary Kenney (@marykgames.com) reposted
When people complain games budgets are out of control, look at where the money’s going
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm sure comments like these are made across the spectrum, but I hear it most often from lesbians and I really think it needs to stop. You should be open to dating ppl w/ dicks IMO!
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
On a related note: lesbians joking abt being anti-dick/not interacting with dicks is transphobic. Not saying lesbians are obligated to think dicks are great or whatever, but the implication is that you don't see ppl with dicks as a viable dating partner bc dick = man.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
I have a suspcious "US Govt" is a stand in for "individuals within the Trump Admininstration"
Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1.bsky.social) reposted
NBC News confirms: Pete Hegseth has authorized the approximately 2,000 National Guard troops in D.C. to be armed. @msnbc.com
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
The length of this video combined with all the clips really shows the horror of federal occupation. Makes you think about all the abductions that weren't recorded.
Gwen Snyder is uncivil (@gwensnyder.bsky.social) reposted
Good appetizer, fate, but you know who we want for the main course
AjiWings (@ajijaakwe.bsky.social) reposted
THIS is what Dems need NOT "a Dem Joe Rogan," for fuck's sake A true SUPPORT SYSTEM for the people that fascism is actively, gleefully harming on the daily
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
-All private schools are either closed or become public. Homeschooling would be tightly regulated, and only certified educator would be allowed to teach.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
I have a couple: -Divest housing as a financial asset. Having a house is a gauranteed right and govt is responsible for insuring every person is housed -No cars except in very narrow circumstances. All commuter transport transitions to bus, train or other non-car methods.
Chise (@sailorrooscout.bsky.social) reposted
GOOD NEWS! Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a UNIVERSAL vaccine that dramatically BOOSTS the immune system’s ability to fight tumors- even WITHOUT targeting a SPECIFIC cancer type. It has the potential to do away with chemotherapy, surgery AND radiation treatment.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social) reply parent
Also, given that these people are raw milk supporters, I doubt they even know what healthy food is.
Rational Dove, The (@therationaldove.bsky.social)
This is such a passive agressive/dehuminizing idea. As if to suggest the problem is that poor people don't know how to eat heathly and not that access to healthy food is the issue.