Bookish_took
@bookishtook.bsky.social
Farmer, occasional martial artist, above average equestrian. Fantasy, scifi, anime fan. Book lover, owner of corgis. She/her
On the positive, he is getting booed regularly
February 7, 2026 at 6:02 PM
On the positive, he is getting booed regularly
I really don't want to have the jump scare Vance appearance during the Olympics. Maybe he should get his ass to work.
February 7, 2026 at 6:01 PM
I really don't want to have the jump scare Vance appearance during the Olympics. Maybe he should get his ass to work.
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The president and all his rancid enablers really demand the creation of a new word that means “shocked but not shocked, but still shocked, but also totally NOT shocked, yet somehow still shocked, also always appalled, forever and eternally appalled by the endless abhorrence, and now I scream.”
February 6, 2026 at 12:37 PM
The president and all his rancid enablers really demand the creation of a new word that means “shocked but not shocked, but still shocked, but also totally NOT shocked, yet somehow still shocked, also always appalled, forever and eternally appalled by the endless abhorrence, and now I scream.”
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People want a magic button to fix everything when really there's just a whole lot of fucking patch cords and levers back here.
So when you feel like saying, "It's not enough," remember it all adds up.
And maybe think of one more small thing you could do.
So when you feel like saying, "It's not enough," remember it all adds up.
And maybe think of one more small thing you could do.
February 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
People want a magic button to fix everything when really there's just a whole lot of fucking patch cords and levers back here.
So when you feel like saying, "It's not enough," remember it all adds up.
And maybe think of one more small thing you could do.
So when you feel like saying, "It's not enough," remember it all adds up.
And maybe think of one more small thing you could do.
The people who were raging about Al Franken are sure being quiet about Trump.
February 1, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The people who were raging about Al Franken are sure being quiet about Trump.
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Science fiction writer Naomi Kritzer has compiled a list of things you can do if you live outside of Minnesota. naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/h...
How To Help if You are Outside Minnesota
Last edited January 22, 2026 I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this, you more or less understand the situation in Minnesota and I don’t have to explain it to you! That sa…
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January 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Science fiction writer Naomi Kritzer has compiled a list of things you can do if you live outside of Minnesota. naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/h...
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I think at this point it's reasonable to call them death squads and Democrats should have to explain why they're voting to fund the death squads.
January 24, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I think at this point it's reasonable to call them death squads and Democrats should have to explain why they're voting to fund the death squads.
Canada's PM Carney - what a speech. Canada is in great hands, and I am envious.
January 21, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Canada's PM Carney - what a speech. Canada is in great hands, and I am envious.
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Actually this *is* the future liberals want, the fact it's sending Stephen Miller into conniptions is just a side benefit
January 16, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Actually this *is* the future liberals want, the fact it's sending Stephen Miller into conniptions is just a side benefit
A Minnesota company making bad decisions. Looking at you, @cariboucoffee.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
A Minnesota company making bad decisions. Looking at you, @cariboucoffee.bsky.social
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"Political language... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind."
-George Orwell
"Tears are words the mouth can't say nor can the heart bear"
-Joshua Wisenbaker
-George Orwell
"Tears are words the mouth can't say nor can the heart bear"
-Joshua Wisenbaker
January 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM
"Political language... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind."
-George Orwell
"Tears are words the mouth can't say nor can the heart bear"
-Joshua Wisenbaker
-George Orwell
"Tears are words the mouth can't say nor can the heart bear"
-Joshua Wisenbaker
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i made a video about the president's gutter racism against somali-americans and how a scandal became a smear became a call for de facto ethnic cleansing
Donald Trump’s racist attack on Somali Americans
YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
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December 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
i made a video about the president's gutter racism against somali-americans and how a scandal became a smear became a call for de facto ethnic cleansing
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#Booksky Hey, we’re WisCon @wiscon.bsky.social’s first Vendor of the Month! Use WisCon26 on our website in November to get a discount on our books and we make a donation to WisCon! How cool is that! queenofswordspress.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
#Booksky Hey, we’re WisCon @wiscon.bsky.social’s first Vendor of the Month! Use WisCon26 on our website in November to get a discount on our books and we make a donation to WisCon! How cool is that! queenofswordspress.com
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Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
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Destruction of the White House East Wing began today. Here it is in better times with better residents.
October 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Destruction of the White House East Wing began today. Here it is in better times with better residents.
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Private equity should not own anything people need to live. Housing, utilities, food, health care.... the sale of Minnesota Power to Blackrock hurts northern Minnesotans.
October 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Private equity should not own anything people need to live. Housing, utilities, food, health care.... the sale of Minnesota Power to Blackrock hurts northern Minnesotans.
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BlackRock is leading a consortium buying Minnesota Power in a private equity foray into utilities. The decision will be made tomorrow. Meanwhile, Gov. Walz's Department of Commerce flipped to supporting the deal, & emails show numerous contacts with the acquisition’s supporters. From James Baratta:
Private Equity Power Play in Minnesota
BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Partners and a Canadian pension giant want to buy a Minnesota-based utility. Gov. Tim Walz’s agencies have been in on pushing the deal.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
BlackRock is leading a consortium buying Minnesota Power in a private equity foray into utilities. The decision will be made tomorrow. Meanwhile, Gov. Walz's Department of Commerce flipped to supporting the deal, & emails show numerous contacts with the acquisition’s supporters. From James Baratta:
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It's a tough choice.
September 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It's a tough choice.
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Intro time! I'm L.M. Sagas, author of fun, fast-paced sci-fi that's full of heart, laughs, and humans being messy.
My debut duology, Ambit's Run, is a queer, quirky, edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure with a close-knit crew of misfits out to fix the world (and maybe fix themselves in the process).
My debut duology, Ambit's Run, is a queer, quirky, edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure with a close-knit crew of misfits out to fix the world (and maybe fix themselves in the process).
June 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Intro time! I'm L.M. Sagas, author of fun, fast-paced sci-fi that's full of heart, laughs, and humans being messy.
My debut duology, Ambit's Run, is a queer, quirky, edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure with a close-knit crew of misfits out to fix the world (and maybe fix themselves in the process).
My debut duology, Ambit's Run, is a queer, quirky, edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure with a close-knit crew of misfits out to fix the world (and maybe fix themselves in the process).
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If you think a depression only looks like soup lines, or fascism only shows up with a tiny mustache, you’re missing it. History doesn’t repeat with costumes, it updates the wardrobe. Adjust your perception.
September 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
If you think a depression only looks like soup lines, or fascism only shows up with a tiny mustache, you’re missing it. History doesn’t repeat with costumes, it updates the wardrobe. Adjust your perception.
Senator Thune from SD (who has a tiny head and huge shoulders wth) should be held accountable for the whole RFK jr thing. Isn't he senate majority leader? As well, I'm hoping he isn't stupid and knew rfk was a crackpot.
August 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Senator Thune from SD (who has a tiny head and huge shoulders wth) should be held accountable for the whole RFK jr thing. Isn't he senate majority leader? As well, I'm hoping he isn't stupid and knew rfk was a crackpot.
Yes we are 4 seconds from fascism, but I've loaded my cart on steam and I'm waiting for the September sale.
August 29, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Yes we are 4 seconds from fascism, but I've loaded my cart on steam and I'm waiting for the September sale.
I'm reading The Demon Haunted World by Carl Sagan. Still so relevant, and beautifully written.
August 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I'm reading The Demon Haunted World by Carl Sagan. Still so relevant, and beautifully written.