Barter Loch Monster
@barterloch.bsky.social
Turning upstanding citizens into degenerate bagpipers since 2016.
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AI stans need bagpipes the way some people rhetorically need Jesus. Go make some IRL friends, drink beer, and have a tune.
Beats the hell out of endless wank-y theorizing and posting on LessWrong
Beats the hell out of endless wank-y theorizing and posting on LessWrong
Burgess Bagpipes - Smallpipes and Guitar, 'The Prince of Wales'
YouTube video by Burgess Bagpipes
m.youtube.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:01 AM
AI stans need bagpipes the way some people rhetorically need Jesus. Go make some IRL friends, drink beer, and have a tune.
Beats the hell out of endless wank-y theorizing and posting on LessWrong
Beats the hell out of endless wank-y theorizing and posting on LessWrong
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Why is ICE threatening the chaplain of the MN Timberwolves? This shit is happening everywhere. The national guard is protecting protestors at the federal building. We are literally under attack by the Feds. They executed Pretti. Why is everybody acting like it’s nbd for fucks sake?
January 26, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Why is ICE threatening the chaplain of the MN Timberwolves? This shit is happening everywhere. The national guard is protecting protestors at the federal building. We are literally under attack by the Feds. They executed Pretti. Why is everybody acting like it’s nbd for fucks sake?
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Hey y’all remember on Jan 6th when women got on Tinder in DC and honeypotted all those rioters and sent a good clutch of ‘em to jail based on shit they admitted to in the DMs? Look I’m just saying they got Tinder in MN.
January 26, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Hey y’all remember on Jan 6th when women got on Tinder in DC and honeypotted all those rioters and sent a good clutch of ‘em to jail based on shit they admitted to in the DMs? Look I’m just saying they got Tinder in MN.
This is a genius move by Walz to humanize the protesters and national guard to one another, increasing the likelihood they will stand with the community if called to protect them from CBP.
Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
January 26, 2026 at 12:48 AM
This is a genius move by Walz to humanize the protesters and national guard to one another, increasing the likelihood they will stand with the community if called to protect them from CBP.
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Ken deserves eyes and money for all the uncovering of stuff other outlets don’t ever report or “discover” weeks after he did all the work reporting on it
He’s shown a lot of what the admin has been up to that gets swept under the rug by mainstream media
He’s shown a lot of what the admin has been up to that gets swept under the rug by mainstream media
January 20, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Ken deserves eyes and money for all the uncovering of stuff other outlets don’t ever report or “discover” weeks after he did all the work reporting on it
He’s shown a lot of what the admin has been up to that gets swept under the rug by mainstream media
He’s shown a lot of what the admin has been up to that gets swept under the rug by mainstream media
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The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations ⤵️
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations ⤵️
Where Was My Generic Prescription Drug Made? - Rx Inspector - ProPublica
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports.
projects.propublica.org
January 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations ⤵️
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations ⤵️
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We don’t want Greenland.
We want healthcare.
We want healthcare.
January 16, 2026 at 4:51 AM
We don’t want Greenland.
We want healthcare.
We want healthcare.
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Republican South Carolina state Rep. RJ May sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison today.
5 counts of distributing child sex abuse material.
He shared hundreds of images of kids, including pictures of adults raping seven-year-olds.
Moms of Liberty had named him its Legislator of the Year.
5 counts of distributing child sex abuse material.
He shared hundreds of images of kids, including pictures of adults raping seven-year-olds.
Moms of Liberty had named him its Legislator of the Year.
GOP lawmaker said trans people “harm” children. Now he's going to prison for child porn. - LGBTQ Nation
He was caught sharing hundreds of images of kids, including pictures of adults raping seven-year-olds.
www.lgbtqnation.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Republican South Carolina state Rep. RJ May sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison today.
5 counts of distributing child sex abuse material.
He shared hundreds of images of kids, including pictures of adults raping seven-year-olds.
Moms of Liberty had named him its Legislator of the Year.
5 counts of distributing child sex abuse material.
He shared hundreds of images of kids, including pictures of adults raping seven-year-olds.
Moms of Liberty had named him its Legislator of the Year.
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BREAKING:
TIM WALZ: "If you see these ICE agents in your neighborhood, take out that phone and hit record."
"Help us create a database of the atrocities against Minnesotans, not just to establish a record for posterity, but to bank evidence for future prosecution."
TIM WALZ: "If you see these ICE agents in your neighborhood, take out that phone and hit record."
"Help us create a database of the atrocities against Minnesotans, not just to establish a record for posterity, but to bank evidence for future prosecution."
January 15, 2026 at 1:39 AM
BREAKING:
TIM WALZ: "If you see these ICE agents in your neighborhood, take out that phone and hit record."
"Help us create a database of the atrocities against Minnesotans, not just to establish a record for posterity, but to bank evidence for future prosecution."
TIM WALZ: "If you see these ICE agents in your neighborhood, take out that phone and hit record."
"Help us create a database of the atrocities against Minnesotans, not just to establish a record for posterity, but to bank evidence for future prosecution."
From a friend in the Twin Cities:
You would not believe what is really happening here in Mpls/St. Paul. Beyond the murder, it is not getting reported. We are under siege. Schools, parking lots, businesses, neighborhoods, circling our neighborhood today asking about Hmong and other SE Asia neighbors
You would not believe what is really happening here in Mpls/St. Paul. Beyond the murder, it is not getting reported. We are under siege. Schools, parking lots, businesses, neighborhoods, circling our neighborhood today asking about Hmong and other SE Asia neighbors
January 11, 2026 at 4:50 AM
From a friend in the Twin Cities:
You would not believe what is really happening here in Mpls/St. Paul. Beyond the murder, it is not getting reported. We are under siege. Schools, parking lots, businesses, neighborhoods, circling our neighborhood today asking about Hmong and other SE Asia neighbors
You would not believe what is really happening here in Mpls/St. Paul. Beyond the murder, it is not getting reported. We are under siege. Schools, parking lots, businesses, neighborhoods, circling our neighborhood today asking about Hmong and other SE Asia neighbors
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The video she released late today is exceptionally good, and I suspect you've already seen it. She opens with a statement on fascism:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQAh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQAh...
Making Sense of This Moment | Explainer
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
www.youtube.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:55 AM
The video she released late today is exceptionally good, and I suspect you've already seen it. She opens with a statement on fascism:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQAh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQAh...
“Things aren’t that bad,” argues man unlikely to be seriously affected by Bad Things until it’s too late.
Then, in the most flaccid display of cowardice, turns off comments.
Then, in the most flaccid display of cowardice, turns off comments.
I'm sorry, I can't keep doing that one over and over, but while there is a free media, opposition parties, functioning courts, and the glorious chaos of federalism, we are far, far away from fascism.
Mr. Nichols, if you are up for answering a question that you have probably addressed numerous times in various ways, but in a short list, what would be the most likely (by your estimation) red flags you would need to see to beginto have more serious concerns again?
January 10, 2026 at 4:02 AM
“Things aren’t that bad,” argues man unlikely to be seriously affected by Bad Things until it’s too late.
Then, in the most flaccid display of cowardice, turns off comments.
Then, in the most flaccid display of cowardice, turns off comments.
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No, no, it’s ok that they’re on the white nationalist site with an on-demand CSAM generator because *they’ve blocked those parts and are pretending they aren’t there*
They’re upset at *other* people noticing that they’re still in the Nazi CSAM bar. They have a blindfold on! Can’t you see that!?
They’re upset at *other* people noticing that they’re still in the Nazi CSAM bar. They have a blindfold on! Can’t you see that!?
how the fuck can any journalist remain on this fucking website.
January 4, 2026 at 8:18 PM
No, no, it’s ok that they’re on the white nationalist site with an on-demand CSAM generator because *they’ve blocked those parts and are pretending they aren’t there*
They’re upset at *other* people noticing that they’re still in the Nazi CSAM bar. They have a blindfold on! Can’t you see that!?
They’re upset at *other* people noticing that they’re still in the Nazi CSAM bar. They have a blindfold on! Can’t you see that!?
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the reason people sometimes act madder at democrats than republicans when republicans do impossibly evil shit is the same reason why, if you hired an exterminator to handle a roach infestation and he showed up to feed and play with them instead, your first instinct wouldn’t be to yell at the roaches
January 3, 2026 at 9:19 PM
the reason people sometimes act madder at democrats than republicans when republicans do impossibly evil shit is the same reason why, if you hired an exterminator to handle a roach infestation and he showed up to feed and play with them instead, your first instinct wouldn’t be to yell at the roaches
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This may help
"Hello Senator _, my name is _, constituent from ZIP, and I am calling regarding the illegal invasion and kidnapping of the Venezuelan head of state, and act which pushes us to the brink of war.
Donald Trump will forever have blood on his hands, but so will you and every one of your colleagues.
Donald Trump will forever have blood on his hands, but so will you and every one of your colleagues.
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
January 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
This may help
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Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
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Liberals: don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good
Me: yeah fair ok, show me the good
Liberals: this isn't the time for fucking purity tests you little shit
Me: yeah fair ok, show me the good
Liberals: this isn't the time for fucking purity tests you little shit
September 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Liberals: don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good
Me: yeah fair ok, show me the good
Liberals: this isn't the time for fucking purity tests you little shit
Me: yeah fair ok, show me the good
Liberals: this isn't the time for fucking purity tests you little shit
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Welcome to the newest co-sponsors of my Medicare for All bill in the House!
Medicare for All is not only good policy — as premiums skyrocket for millions of Americans — it is incredibly popular. Let’s keep building momentum for universal health care and get this passed!
Medicare for All is not only good policy — as premiums skyrocket for millions of Americans — it is incredibly popular. Let’s keep building momentum for universal health care and get this passed!
December 25, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Welcome to the newest co-sponsors of my Medicare for All bill in the House!
Medicare for All is not only good policy — as premiums skyrocket for millions of Americans — it is incredibly popular. Let’s keep building momentum for universal health care and get this passed!
Medicare for All is not only good policy — as premiums skyrocket for millions of Americans — it is incredibly popular. Let’s keep building momentum for universal health care and get this passed!
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Under NSPM-7, “anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism, and anti-Christianity” are all now cause for suspicion—and possible prosecution. Yet the memo has received vanishingly little press coverage.
Phantom Threat | Hannah Gais
With enough conspiratorial flair, just about anyone can be a fire-breathing radical.
thebaffler.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Under NSPM-7, “anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism, and anti-Christianity” are all now cause for suspicion—and possible prosecution. Yet the memo has received vanishingly little press coverage.
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Illinois, in the face of cruelty and intimidation, has chosen solidarity and support.
That should not be overlooked.
Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, and Gregory Bovino tried to appeal to our lesser instincts — but the best of us are standing up to the worst of them.
That should not be overlooked.
Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, and Gregory Bovino tried to appeal to our lesser instincts — but the best of us are standing up to the worst of them.
December 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Illinois, in the face of cruelty and intimidation, has chosen solidarity and support.
That should not be overlooked.
Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, and Gregory Bovino tried to appeal to our lesser instincts — but the best of us are standing up to the worst of them.
That should not be overlooked.
Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, and Gregory Bovino tried to appeal to our lesser instincts — but the best of us are standing up to the worst of them.
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Today Senator Ruben Gallego introduced a bill to outlaw surveillance pricing nationwide.
December 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Today Senator Ruben Gallego introduced a bill to outlaw surveillance pricing nationwide.
So many people who are otherwise skeptical of big tech have become delirious Waymo boosters. Unfortunately I think it will be up to reality, not me, to change their minds.
An incident as related by a student:
I called Waymo support because the car was on the Muni tracks after getting clipped after trying to outrun a train and wouldn't move. I asked if there was anything I could do to move the car. They said no but would "push some code real quick".
I called Waymo support because the car was on the Muni tracks after getting clipped after trying to outrun a train and wouldn't move. I asked if there was anything I could do to move the car. They said no but would "push some code real quick".
Waymo is issuing a software recall for its self-driving cars after reports the company's autonomous vehicles failed to stop for school buses. n.pr/4iGUYWf
December 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
So many people who are otherwise skeptical of big tech have become delirious Waymo boosters. Unfortunately I think it will be up to reality, not me, to change their minds.