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WHEN SUDDENLY...
-Artist, Aikidoist, Teacher -Failed Activist (always outnumbered, always outgunned) - Anti-Genocide =/= Antisemitism - My avatar isn't a computer-generated cartoon - Facts: they're fun. Willful ignorance? Not so much. - #DeathDeath2theIDF
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WHEN SUDDENLY...
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"'Most serious war crim of our time??' HOLD my BEER!" 🍺 --BB
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
No, me! Me! Censor me now!
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
When Lineman incites violence: "Oh but we must not be policing tweets and stepping on their speech." When Palestine Action holds a peaceful protest: "TERRORISM!!! Arrest these THUGS! Especially the one in the pink hat!"
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"slavery??" Irony's relatives called. She passed quietly in the night. Please send flowers.
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-Deporter-in-Chief -Signature-Drone-Striker-in-Chief
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Hasn't Nancy's "I" key been mashed down to atoms by now?
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*(Fascists are cultists)
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social)
No matter what era you're debating...don't debate cultists.* Just don't do it. #surrounded #MehdiHasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social
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Amazing how his every public appearance sails farther and farther away from "meeting the moment."
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
This guy...this guy alone is the reason I won't visit Florida.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, TBF the crew weren't exactly showing off their biohazard control skills.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Try practicing with a toothpick. Don't forget your kneepads.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
But, wouldn't releasing the files just be self-incrimination? Gosh, why doesn't he just...'take the 5th?' Hehehe.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
The headline: it needs fixing: "Orange Felon and Genocide Enthusiast Musing Over Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians, with a Slice of the Pie Carved Out for the Tech Broh's" Better.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
A TRUE performance, Nance! 🐊😢 TAKE a bow! 🎖️
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
This doesn't sound like two Bond villains talking shop. Not even a little.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
A 'mafia-cracy.'
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
He POSTS! He BLOCKS! He RUNS! I LMAO! Next!
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
This should be brought up to zionists more often. What Israel is doing, is literally counter to the the teachings of Judaism. "What happens when David becomes Goliath?" Based take.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Not-so-bright-side: Carrie has no face Bright-side: The leopards had a nice lunch
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Wow, willya LOOK at the time! Apparently my allotment for chatting with willfully ignorant has exceeded. Bye now. And, do better.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Now how would you know? Clearly reading comprehension is an as yet unmet challenge. "Babe"
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
(people generally don't try to tell time, via 'vibes.' I guess you're out to prove the exception to the rule)
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Proof, that you not only don't know the time (or bother to check your watch), but you're so outta touch you attempt (again) to mindread. Wow. Pally I'm probably to the left of YOU LMAO!
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Nah. We're selling clocks. But clearly (with your willful ignorance) you don't know what time it is. ⏱️
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
You didn't watch the interview. As such your answer is at best, half-right. People CAN do things, for more than one reason. And sometimes liberals do the right thing--even if it's for half-assed reasons.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
LOL, OK. But I'm still skeptical you understand WHY Newsom is trolling trump; and WHY it's relevant. If you're at all interested, he makes his intentions plain in this interview:
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
And every time they try to 'fudge' their way out, they only make it WORSE. And I'm so here for it. FUDGE SOME MORE, DONNY!
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Pally, word of advice--hold onto that day job with a DEATH grip. Clearly 'online mindreading' isn't a viable future career path. Meanwhile you saying "nuh uhhh" =/= actually 'understanding' the point to Newsom's trolling. In fact, going by your responses from the LAST convo it's DOUBLY apparent.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
I get that you're not MAGA. But you seem as completely flummoxed by the point of Newsom's trolling AS the MAGAs are.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
To you.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Nah. Like 99% of MAGAs, you only see the trolling as 'imitation:' meaning you completely miss the point.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
This is your CELLY. 📲 Not your mirror. 🪞
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
I seriously doubt Pakman would put himself out like that. He's not exactly what I'd call "bold."
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
No, they believe the lies they repeat.
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Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Harassment reported. You are an insulting boob. And I don't communicate with insulting boobs, which is sympatico w/ your inability to communicate, at all. Good night.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Fun fact: The Diary of Ann Frank was banned in FL school libraries. But not Mein Kampf
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
LMAO As if Biden's legacy was a bright shining light of democracy.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
It'd be disrespecting the core principles of the flag NOT to be allowed to burn it.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
David Pakman is a #DarkMoneyShill and #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Non-disclosure of your sponsors is quite serious. You can't honestly call yourself "independent media" if you're taking secret dark money.
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🤣🤣
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Oops, a winner for block! Wear it with pride, tool.
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Just be an adult, and take the L.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Oops troll alert!
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Oops, another one who doesn't know what a "Fascist" is.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
with people just accepting this as "oh well that's just trump being trump." FINALLY, someone has addressed this corrosion of the public square: and Newsom is quite intentionally pointing that out (which you'd know if you listen to an interview w/ him talking about it). Satire can do an awful lot.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe you don't understand the damage trump has done to social discourse, since he's been at it for so long it seems just part of the 'ether.' He's been corrupting social media for at least 15yrs (more, if you consider his PRE-internet demand to murder the Central Park 5),
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Nono, you're right. All trump judges are suspect. None of them can be trusted. But oops, facts: www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-do...
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Oops, facts www.gov.ca.gov/2025/06/30/g... calrecycle.ca.gov/Organics/SLC...
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Uh huh, "just a metaphor." OK. If you think it's 100% about 'stroking his ego' then you're about as lost as the MAGAs, re his intentions.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
And are you in fact...a 'narwal?'
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, I must be a cis, het dem...who wants to give Newsom, a...'blowjob' b/c he's standing up to trump. Sure.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
"...the trump Admin says." They also said Kilmar Abrego Garcia was a hardened gangbanger.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Q: What do you call 50 billionaires in a submersible Titan Sub? A: A good start.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
If trump did something good tomorrow, like reverse his trans ban in the military: I'd offer praise before calling him out for the putrid slime he is. But maybe that's just me.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
The 'whataboutism' part comes when you critically chime in, for every single thing he does. YES, he has a shitty attitude w/ trans and YES he deserves shade for it: but wow, can you at least PRAISE when the transphobe does some good?
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
(besides, judges are supposed to be a-political. For many trump judges, politics doesn't matter. As it shouldn't)
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
You misspelled "what's laughable is your whataboutism." I can just see it... "Oh thank GOD you were able to catch my mom when she jumped out of a burning window and was able to save my cat, too, Gavin! And oh BTW, you're a fucking transphobe."
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Pretty sure that doesn't prove he's a Democrat one way or another; nor does it involve any Democrat currently in office. Don't let facts get in the way of your feelings.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Circles not to scale. "B" is much, much smaller. 🔬
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
The real question--aside from some Colorado residents who will either have to move or lose their jobs...who really cares?
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Too bad your partisanship won't allow you to appreciate the moment.
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🤣
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Stops 7 wars. Starts 12. He's still in the 'red' and will likely remain there.
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A unicorn. 🦄
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Hm, let's see...do I have enough? *(checks account) Nope, sorry. My account is far, far less than "all the money in the world;" and besides, it still wouldn't be enough.
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Judge: "You can't do that. That's illegal." trump: "Gonna send the Natl Guard next to Chicago. I have an...'obligation.'"
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Aww. Did lying under oath harsh her vacay mellow? It IS the Sads. Perhaps removing all rights of migrants to contest their kidnapping will...cheer her up?
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
He's...getting better. He's thinking about going for another walk on the roof.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Let them line up for their shots, whether they want to, or not. The rest is fine. This is 'still' America.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
The folks who raked leaves were govt employees who were fired by Doge.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
He...has an 'obligation'...to terrorize Chicago residents and do something that no one wants.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Forced the Natl Guard to work in 29-day tours: denying their 30-day benefits and keeping them from their day-jobs.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Stop teasing me like this.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Translation: I'ma gonna go with the 'willfully ignorant' route by taking issue with your use of metaphors. And wow, willya look at the time! My allotment for chatting with the willfully ignorant out to score 'points' has expired. Bye now.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Did Luigi Mangine's gun solve the health crisis? How about the guy who shot up the wrong building, because he suffered from sports-related head injury? Did HE make sports safer? Or how about that cop that went cop-killer YEARS' ago, and they hunted him down. Police brutality is over, right?
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
You're literally avoiding gleaning the point of the metaphor. And no, "gasoline" isn't the major ingredient for fighting fires.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
You do understand that "fighting fire with fire" is a metaphor for how to make a bad situation worse; and that firetrucks and planes don't generally drop gasoline on open fires?
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Pretty sure it was a judge who saved democracy. Not Democrats.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Guns almost NEVER 'make things better.' CERTAINLY not when they're in the hands of lone wolves or 'militias.' They're the reason we have daily mass shootings. You might as well suggest that gasoline is the best tool to fight fires.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
The point: neither relied upon guns to advance their agendas. And no, King was hardly 'held at arm's reach' since he was instrumental in passing the Civil Rights Act. Yes, Conservatives worked to undo it: but this is how Conservatives roll. Re Gandhi: my point stands. HE didn't need guns either.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
The funny thing--even if he DID get the Prize it wouldn't make him happy. Nothing will.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
There are more effective methods of change besides violence. MLK didn't seem to need it. Neither did Gandhi. They didn't have any armies. And even Malcolm X came around near the end, that violence solves little to nothing.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
She's. JUST. SO. willfully. IGNORANT.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
In a perfect world, yes. But in a perfect world, a guy wouldn't be charged w/ a felony--over throwing a sub at a cop. A guy who shot a health CEO wouldn't be facing the death penalty. Sadly, politics often takes precedence of justice. But in any case a shootout w/ the Natl Guard won't end well.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Who do you think controls the narrative, the courts? The person illegally employing these goons. So you pop off against the illegally employed Guard; you die: the news frames you as a lone wolf nutcase and nothing changes.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Right, a shootout with the National Guard. What could possibly go wrong?
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Don't need to, since it's endlessly postulated on social media.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
LMAO!!! SOO brave: he's ready to shoot MAGAs. Yet SO scared he can't take the heat from a post! LMAO! Onward, Ammosexual Soldier...running off to war.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
A couple of things: 1. Ignore the dangers of owning a personal weapon of mass destruction (as you have, throughout) at your peril. 2. I'm not a 'lib;' gave no indication of being a 'vote-blue-know-madder-whew' type and I resent the label. Do better. 3. Plenty of other (safer) ways to defend yourself
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh, so should we all buy tanks and howitzers, to 'protect ourselves from the sadistic pedonazis? Sorry to tell you, but the US is the most well-armed state in history. Ain't no way we're gonna match them. Violence won't solve trumpism. We don't have a WW2 army; and we're not guerilla fighters.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Lots of people employ varieties of sleep-aids to get through the night. Yours includes deluding yourself that Kamala would have changed a single lying thing that Biden did to aid the genocide.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Except we're not in the process of freeing slaves; John Brown murdered innocent people well before his little stunt at Harper's Ferry; and once again you ignore how dangerous it is to own a gun. Do you always proscribe gasoline to put out fires? Or is this a 'special case?'
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Pretty much. The more guns; the more violence.
Neil Mick (@thornsoftristan.bsky.social) reply parent
Can't seem to recall guns saving the life of Fred Hampton. The CA Black Panthers were outmaneuvered re gun laws; and I'm pretty sure we're not to the point of being occupied like the Irish (yet).