Fyre
@amuseoffyre.bsky.social
Fyre online since 2000. Scottish. Geek. Author. Globetrotter. Technically 'grown-up'. Can be found under the username amuseoffyre in most locations :)
https://ko-fi.com/amuseoffyre
#OurFlagMeansMuppets
https://ko-fi.com/amuseoffyre
#OurFlagMeansMuppets
Reposted by Fyre
With Palantir and Mandelson both back in the news, it’s worth revisiting this — the Epstein/Mandelson/Thiel connection, and how Mandelson’s lobbying company introduced Starmer to the Palantir team
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/12/p...
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/12/p...
January 30, 2026 at 6:07 PM
With Palantir and Mandelson both back in the news, it’s worth revisiting this — the Epstein/Mandelson/Thiel connection, and how Mandelson’s lobbying company introduced Starmer to the Palantir team
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/12/p...
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/12/p...
Reposted by Fyre
“Every worker soon to lose their status is receiving “$2,000 and a hug” from the center; many residents are contributing more out of their own pockets.” 😢
www.jta.org/2026/01/30/u...
www.jta.org/2026/01/30/u...
'Reminds me of Anne Frank': Jewish seniors are offering to hide their Haitian caregivers as Trump's TPS end looms - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The end of Temporary Protected Status has Holocaust survivors offering to hide Haitian staffers, according to the CEO of a senior-living center in Florida.
www.jta.org
February 1, 2026 at 1:20 PM
“Every worker soon to lose their status is receiving “$2,000 and a hug” from the center; many residents are contributing more out of their own pockets.” 😢
www.jta.org/2026/01/30/u...
www.jta.org/2026/01/30/u...
Reposted by Fyre
Thinking about whoever said that by accepting a meal from people and then arresting them ICE agents broke a cultural taboo that was invented by, like, the first humans to set up a tent
February 1, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Thinking about whoever said that by accepting a meal from people and then arresting them ICE agents broke a cultural taboo that was invented by, like, the first humans to set up a tent
Reposted by Fyre
Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
February 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Reposted by Fyre
We really have come a LONG way in a pretty brief amount of time as a culture on “oh, maybe it’s actually creepy and gross to incessantly perv on teenage girls everywhere all the time.”
there were multiple different countdown clocks until the Olsen twins turned 18
reddit had its infamous 'jailbait' community online until late 2011
all of this shit was just out in the open, it was awful
reddit had its infamous 'jailbait' community online until late 2011
all of this shit was just out in the open, it was awful
I feel like maybe it’s a function of everyone online being born in 2002 but I don’t think most people realize how openly and explicitly pedophilic american culture was until like… maybe 10 years ago
February 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
We really have come a LONG way in a pretty brief amount of time as a culture on “oh, maybe it’s actually creepy and gross to incessantly perv on teenage girls everywhere all the time.”
Just back from RotK and once again reminded that I am, in fact, still annoyed about the stupidity of Denethor's death
February 1, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Just back from RotK and once again reminded that I am, in fact, still annoyed about the stupidity of Denethor's death
Reposted by Fyre
I guess "white wealthy British and American grooming gangs" doesn't have the same ring to it
January 31, 2026 at 2:04 PM
I guess "white wealthy British and American grooming gangs" doesn't have the same ring to it
Reposted by Fyre
When they say Me Too "went too far," they mean "got too close."
January 31, 2026 at 4:25 PM
When they say Me Too "went too far," they mean "got too close."
Mahahah oh no. Lay down to sleep and brain took my original casting and did something so much better with it 🤣 Still working out the angels, since this has totally changed everything.
Had the "A Life Less Ordinary" soundtrack playing while I was doing some crafting and it had been a while and, of course, now my brain is starting to do its thing again, I suddenly got walloped with an OFMD au 👀
It happened once before but I was swamped so I pushed it down, but now...
#ofmd
It happened once before but I was swamped so I pushed it down, but now...
#ofmd
February 1, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Mahahah oh no. Lay down to sleep and brain took my original casting and did something so much better with it 🤣 Still working out the angels, since this has totally changed everything.
and we know it because a lot of them were still contacting him and spending time with him *after* his joke of a conviction back in 2009.
it’s not necessarily that all these people in the epstein files participated in the raping of girls it’s that none of them cared and if he hadn’t been arrested and died they’d still be out there trying to be his friend
January 31, 2026 at 10:15 PM
and we know it because a lot of them were still contacting him and spending time with him *after* his joke of a conviction back in 2009.
Reposted by Fyre
Sorry to be annoying about this but three hours left! $3 donation gets you a ticket and I will cover postage (Mr) worldwide!
For those with less $$$ but still wishing to help - every $3 you donate to a charity helping those affected in the USA gets you a ticket for your own custom soup hoop with any word(s) embroidered up to 15 characters. Free postage worldwide! This will close on 31 Jan at midnight GMT
January 31, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Sorry to be annoying about this but three hours left! $3 donation gets you a ticket and I will cover postage (Mr) worldwide!
Reposted by Fyre
One more reason my soul shrivels up every time I hear someone say "I just used chatgpt to ____"
January 31, 2026 at 5:32 PM
One more reason my soul shrivels up every time I hear someone say "I just used chatgpt to ____"
Reposted by Fyre
He's talking about this as if it's self-evidently bad, but everyone my age grew up learning that this was exactly what made this country uniquely good
Translated "it's fine if they're slaves or indentured servants"
January 31, 2026 at 6:58 PM
He's talking about this as if it's self-evidently bad, but everyone my age grew up learning that this was exactly what made this country uniquely good
Had the "A Life Less Ordinary" soundtrack playing while I was doing some crafting and it had been a while and, of course, now my brain is starting to do its thing again, I suddenly got walloped with an OFMD au 👀
It happened once before but I was swamped so I pushed it down, but now...
#ofmd
It happened once before but I was swamped so I pushed it down, but now...
#ofmd
January 31, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Had the "A Life Less Ordinary" soundtrack playing while I was doing some crafting and it had been a while and, of course, now my brain is starting to do its thing again, I suddenly got walloped with an OFMD au 👀
It happened once before but I was swamped so I pushed it down, but now...
#ofmd
It happened once before but I was swamped so I pushed it down, but now...
#ofmd
Reposted by Fyre
The world feels like its on fire, but things like this is why im thankful to be born in this day and age with science advancing like it has been. These are heroes
www.unilad.com/news/health/...
www.unilad.com/news/health/...
Scientists successfully achieve 'permanent disappearance of pancreatic cancer' in new study for cure
The team searching for a pancreatic cancer cure included the ‘renowned Dr Mariano Barbacid,' a legend in the cancer research field
www.unilad.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:31 PM
The world feels like its on fire, but things like this is why im thankful to be born in this day and age with science advancing like it has been. These are heroes
www.unilad.com/news/health/...
www.unilad.com/news/health/...
Reposted by Fyre
Apple & Google removed ICE tracking apps in their app stores.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
January 29, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Apple & Google removed ICE tracking apps in their app stores.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
I've got Odysseus from Epic playing in the background while I do some cleaning and every time I listen to it, I get the shivers that not only is the music a reprise of Polyphemus, but it goes waaaaaay further than that with the callbacks and parallels (1/?)
#epicthemusical
#epicthemusical
January 31, 2026 at 12:15 PM
I've got Odysseus from Epic playing in the background while I do some cleaning and every time I listen to it, I get the shivers that not only is the music a reprise of Polyphemus, but it goes waaaaaay further than that with the callbacks and parallels (1/?)
#epicthemusical
#epicthemusical
Reposted by Fyre
What’s happening in America is technofascism. It could happen here
Peter Thiel's data company is powering ICE operations in the US. In part 2 of the Nerve’s Palantir series, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social argues that the UK will be next - and we map Thiel’s network🧵
www.thenerve.news/p/technofasc...
Peter Thiel's data company is powering ICE operations in the US. In part 2 of the Nerve’s Palantir series, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social argues that the UK will be next - and we map Thiel’s network🧵
www.thenerve.news/p/technofasc...
January 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM
What’s happening in America is technofascism. It could happen here
Peter Thiel's data company is powering ICE operations in the US. In part 2 of the Nerve’s Palantir series, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social argues that the UK will be next - and we map Thiel’s network🧵
www.thenerve.news/p/technofasc...
Peter Thiel's data company is powering ICE operations in the US. In part 2 of the Nerve’s Palantir series, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social argues that the UK will be next - and we map Thiel’s network🧵
www.thenerve.news/p/technofasc...
I've had folk ask how I plot things out and a year or so back, I found a perfect way to describe it
January 31, 2026 at 10:50 AM
I've had folk ask how I plot things out and a year or so back, I found a perfect way to describe it
Reposted by Fyre
This Epstein drop is HUGE and utterly disgusting. I don’t see how this man is allowed to remain in office. Where are the evangelical leaders, the soccer moms, the folks stocking up on eggs, the farmers, the small business owners.
Decide. Who are you?
Decide. Who are you?
January 30, 2026 at 10:04 PM
This Epstein drop is HUGE and utterly disgusting. I don’t see how this man is allowed to remain in office. Where are the evangelical leaders, the soccer moms, the folks stocking up on eggs, the farmers, the small business owners.
Decide. Who are you?
Decide. Who are you?
Reposted by Fyre
every epstein file drop underscores how elite power operates through shared socio-economic networks, regardless of people's ideological differences, populist posturing, or public feuds
January 30, 2026 at 11:58 PM
every epstein file drop underscores how elite power operates through shared socio-economic networks, regardless of people's ideological differences, populist posturing, or public feuds
Reposted by Fyre
If you aren’t aware of this, please listen. Make sure your friends know. Kon was amazing and deserves to be respected and remembered. Those who ripped him off should be publicly shamed. Make sure your non-animation friends know.
Satoshi Kon talks about how Requiem for a Dream took from his film Perfect Blue (1997)
January 31, 2026 at 5:48 AM
If you aren’t aware of this, please listen. Make sure your friends know. Kon was amazing and deserves to be respected and remembered. Those who ripped him off should be publicly shamed. Make sure your non-animation friends know.
Reposted by Fyre
Saw a post recently that all our time travel lore is how going back & changing one thing can alter the future but no one thinks what they do today makes a difference.
What you do matters, I promise. Fight & also enjoy things💪🏻
Lil sneak peek of my piece for @quirkyfox.bsky.social
#moth #sciart #🐡
What you do matters, I promise. Fight & also enjoy things💪🏻
Lil sneak peek of my piece for @quirkyfox.bsky.social
#moth #sciart #🐡
January 30, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Saw a post recently that all our time travel lore is how going back & changing one thing can alter the future but no one thinks what they do today makes a difference.
What you do matters, I promise. Fight & also enjoy things💪🏻
Lil sneak peek of my piece for @quirkyfox.bsky.social
#moth #sciart #🐡
What you do matters, I promise. Fight & also enjoy things💪🏻
Lil sneak peek of my piece for @quirkyfox.bsky.social
#moth #sciart #🐡
Reposted by Fyre
Wild that there was an open lane called "what if we just explain things clearly to people?" and he's the first one to ever fill it
The City’s Budget is our future. And you deserve to know how it works.
January 30, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Wild that there was an open lane called "what if we just explain things clearly to people?" and he's the first one to ever fill it
Reposted by Fyre
Who’s ready for….
THE OFMD FANDOM CRAFT MARKET?
Running March 5 through March 21, we’ll be raising money for the amazing @immcouncil.org!
THE OFMD FANDOM CRAFT MARKET?
Running March 5 through March 21, we’ll be raising money for the amazing @immcouncil.org!
January 30, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Who’s ready for….
THE OFMD FANDOM CRAFT MARKET?
Running March 5 through March 21, we’ll be raising money for the amazing @immcouncil.org!
THE OFMD FANDOM CRAFT MARKET?
Running March 5 through March 21, we’ll be raising money for the amazing @immcouncil.org!