Cathie
@cathieleblanc.bsky.social
The enemy within likes games, movies, books, cats, bikes, walks, and astrophotography. Game studies faculty member at a small public university in central NH, USA. (she/her)
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I'm old.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM
I'm old.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
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Every country has a powerful right wing that argue “if you tax the wealthy, they’ll leave”
We need to start calling their bluff.
We need to make it so the ultra wealthy either contribute enough to be a positive part of society, or be globally shunned and unable to extract further funds from us.
We need to start calling their bluff.
We need to make it so the ultra wealthy either contribute enough to be a positive part of society, or be globally shunned and unable to extract further funds from us.
October 26, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Every country has a powerful right wing that argue “if you tax the wealthy, they’ll leave”
We need to start calling their bluff.
We need to make it so the ultra wealthy either contribute enough to be a positive part of society, or be globally shunned and unable to extract further funds from us.
We need to start calling their bluff.
We need to make it so the ultra wealthy either contribute enough to be a positive part of society, or be globally shunned and unable to extract further funds from us.
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Our federal tax dollars are being used to fund a network of government social media accounts that pump out disinformation 24/7. Even during a government shutdown. It’s definitely not essential work.
October 18, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Our federal tax dollars are being used to fund a network of government social media accounts that pump out disinformation 24/7. Even during a government shutdown. It’s definitely not essential work.
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The Husband just briefly forgot the words 'vending machine' and described it instead as 'the m&ms ATM'
October 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The Husband just briefly forgot the words 'vending machine' and described it instead as 'the m&ms ATM'
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Let's give her some more work on October 18th. 😅🤣
October 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Let's give her some more work on October 18th. 😅🤣
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So First Amendment rights can now be snatched away if you [checks notes] celebrate?
October 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
So First Amendment rights can now be snatched away if you [checks notes] celebrate?
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Unfortunately if u want to get better at drawing feet u have to draw feet
October 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Unfortunately if u want to get better at drawing feet u have to draw feet
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Trump takes a personal plane from Qatar
Qatar gets a training base in Idaho
Argentina gets 20 billion
Our troops are NOT getting paid nor are our federal workers
What exactly are Trump and Republicans' priorities?
Qatar gets a training base in Idaho
Argentina gets 20 billion
Our troops are NOT getting paid nor are our federal workers
What exactly are Trump and Republicans' priorities?
October 12, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Trump takes a personal plane from Qatar
Qatar gets a training base in Idaho
Argentina gets 20 billion
Our troops are NOT getting paid nor are our federal workers
What exactly are Trump and Republicans' priorities?
Qatar gets a training base in Idaho
Argentina gets 20 billion
Our troops are NOT getting paid nor are our federal workers
What exactly are Trump and Republicans' priorities?
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#FatLeopardEra has come for the Libertarians.
That’s the thing with fascist regimes-
The “Out” group only ever grows.
#FightFascism
#MoreOfUs
#RiseUp
l.smartnews.com/p-6ljwr5Ze/2...
That’s the thing with fascist regimes-
The “Out” group only ever grows.
#FightFascism
#MoreOfUs
#RiseUp
l.smartnews.com/p-6ljwr5Ze/2...
MAGA superfan finds out about Trump's fascism the hard way (Daily Kos)
Meet Eric Brakey, the executive director of the Free State Project. Those of you who’ve read the excellent book“A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear,” by journali...
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October 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
#FatLeopardEra has come for the Libertarians.
That’s the thing with fascist regimes-
The “Out” group only ever grows.
#FightFascism
#MoreOfUs
#RiseUp
l.smartnews.com/p-6ljwr5Ze/2...
That’s the thing with fascist regimes-
The “Out” group only ever grows.
#FightFascism
#MoreOfUs
#RiseUp
l.smartnews.com/p-6ljwr5Ze/2...
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for any UVA folks that follow me you should circulate this among your networks balkin.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
Balkinization: The Art of Replacing the Law with the Deal
A group blog on constitutional law, theory, and politics
balkin.blogspot.com
October 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
for any UVA folks that follow me you should circulate this among your networks balkin.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
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This is OpenAI attempting to force the law to develop in their chosen direction. Opt-out is simply not how American copyright law is currently structured.
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This is OpenAI attempting to force the law to develop in their chosen direction. Opt-out is simply not how American copyright law is currently structured.
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The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.
September 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.
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If Tom Homan did nothing wrong, the Department of Justice should have no issue releasing the Homan files and the video of the alleged bribery to clear this up.
And while they’re at it, go ahead and release the Epstein files and clear Trump’s name.
Shouldn’t be hard!
And while they’re at it, go ahead and release the Epstein files and clear Trump’s name.
Shouldn’t be hard!
September 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
If Tom Homan did nothing wrong, the Department of Justice should have no issue releasing the Homan files and the video of the alleged bribery to clear this up.
And while they’re at it, go ahead and release the Epstein files and clear Trump’s name.
Shouldn’t be hard!
And while they’re at it, go ahead and release the Epstein files and clear Trump’s name.
Shouldn’t be hard!
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My friend sent birthday cards from Michigan to another friend in Denmark.
USPS opened them before they sent them on.
But don't call them fascist. It hurts their feelings.
USPS opened them before they sent them on.
But don't call them fascist. It hurts their feelings.
September 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
My friend sent birthday cards from Michigan to another friend in Denmark.
USPS opened them before they sent them on.
But don't call them fascist. It hurts their feelings.
USPS opened them before they sent them on.
But don't call them fascist. It hurts their feelings.
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Border Czar Tom Homan was caught by the FBI accepting bribes - on camera - to deliver government contracts in exchange for $50,000 in cash.
Pam Bondi knew.
Kash Patel knew.
Emil Bove knew.
And they made the investigation go away.
A corrupt attempt to conceal brazen graft.
Pam Bondi knew.
Kash Patel knew.
Emil Bove knew.
And they made the investigation go away.
A corrupt attempt to conceal brazen graft.
September 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Border Czar Tom Homan was caught by the FBI accepting bribes - on camera - to deliver government contracts in exchange for $50,000 in cash.
Pam Bondi knew.
Kash Patel knew.
Emil Bove knew.
And they made the investigation go away.
A corrupt attempt to conceal brazen graft.
Pam Bondi knew.
Kash Patel knew.
Emil Bove knew.
And they made the investigation go away.
A corrupt attempt to conceal brazen graft.
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#SkyWatch #Astrophotography I stayed up way too late last night capturing Earth's rotation. 390 twenty second exposures captured with my Samsung Flip 4 phone
September 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
#SkyWatch #Astrophotography I stayed up way too late last night capturing Earth's rotation. 390 twenty second exposures captured with my Samsung Flip 4 phone
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The US is the only country to vote against the ceasefire and because of its stupid veto power, that’s all that was required.
Security Council resolutions are, unlike most UN or UN-adjacent entities, binding on member states.
Security Council resolutions are, unlike most UN or UN-adjacent entities, binding on member states.
BREAKING — U.S. Vetoes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution For ‘Failing’ To Adequately ‘Condemn Hamas’
The United States has again vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of captives — its sixth veto since the war began...
The United States has again vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of captives — its sixth veto since the war began...
September 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The US is the only country to vote against the ceasefire and because of its stupid veto power, that’s all that was required.
Security Council resolutions are, unlike most UN or UN-adjacent entities, binding on member states.
Security Council resolutions are, unlike most UN or UN-adjacent entities, binding on member states.
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“What we’re seeing is an unprecedented attempt to silence disfavored speech by the government,” said Brendan Nyhan, a political scientist at Dartmouth College. “Donald Trump is trying to dictate what Americans can say.” https://to.pbs.org/46AYg7U
Trump's moves against media outlets mirror authoritarian approaches to silencing dissent
Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has waged an aggressive campaign against the media unlike any in modern U.S. history, making moves similar to those of authoritarian leaders that...
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September 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
“What we’re seeing is an unprecedented attempt to silence disfavored speech by the government,” said Brendan Nyhan, a political scientist at Dartmouth College. “Donald Trump is trying to dictate what Americans can say.” https://to.pbs.org/46AYg7U