Joshua Villines
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Joshua Villines
@cjoshuav.bsky.social
· Nov 28
I'm a vegan who doesn't drink alcohol, eat sweets, or watch sports, and I have absolutely zero tolerance for right-wing bullshit.
I am, perhaps, the platonic ideal of the worst possible Thanksgiving guest, especially in a Boomer household.
Probably for the best that we stayed home this year. 🤣
I am, perhaps, the platonic ideal of the worst possible Thanksgiving guest, especially in a Boomer household.
Probably for the best that we stayed home this year. 🤣
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It appears that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has, within the past week, scrubbed a large amount of climate change content from its official website, as well as *removed human-caused warming* from the discussion on its "causes of climate change" page.
December 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
It appears that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has, within the past week, scrubbed a large amount of climate change content from its official website, as well as *removed human-caused warming* from the discussion on its "causes of climate change" page.
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Fascist Christian nationalist pastor Joel Webbon calls on Trump to become "the American Caesar" and start arresting and imprisoning judges, mayors, governors and any other elected official who opposes his deportation policies: "He must cross the Rubicon."
November 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Fascist Christian nationalist pastor Joel Webbon calls on Trump to become "the American Caesar" and start arresting and imprisoning judges, mayors, governors and any other elected official who opposes his deportation policies: "He must cross the Rubicon."
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RAJU: Last week you were very critical of Biden's use of the autopen. But Trump admitted on 60 Minutes to not knowing he pardoned a crypto billionaire who pleaded guilty to money laundering. Does that also concern you?
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that. I didn't see it. I'm not sure.
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that. I didn't see it. I'm not sure.
November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
RAJU: Last week you were very critical of Biden's use of the autopen. But Trump admitted on 60 Minutes to not knowing he pardoned a crypto billionaire who pleaded guilty to money laundering. Does that also concern you?
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that. I didn't see it. I'm not sure.
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that. I didn't see it. I'm not sure.
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And here I was, thinking it was just known as “breaking the law.”
You’re telling me there’s a *strategy* here? Golly, I’m such a rube.
You’re telling me there’s a *strategy* here? Golly, I’m such a rube.
By proceeding with the demolition of the White House East Wing before seeking approval from federal agencies for a new ballroom, President Donald Trump forced the issue. It's a strategy known as "stake-driving."
How Trump Demolished the White House East Wing
By putting the demolition of the East Wing before the necessary approvals for his ballroom, President Donald Trump borrowed a tactic known as “stake-driving” to force an outcome.
bloom.bg
October 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
And here I was, thinking it was just known as “breaking the law.”
You’re telling me there’s a *strategy* here? Golly, I’m such a rube.
You’re telling me there’s a *strategy* here? Golly, I’m such a rube.
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THAT’S exactly how you use your platform‼️
October 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
THAT’S exactly how you use your platform‼️
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🚨 Do ICE have MRE provisions? Oh, no. That’s a damn shame. All that income and no place to buy a meal. Hey, I know what they can eat… 1/2
October 11, 2025 at 4:33 AM
🚨 Do ICE have MRE provisions? Oh, no. That’s a damn shame. All that income and no place to buy a meal. Hey, I know what they can eat… 1/2
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we have gone from a world in which we were told not to cite wikipedia because it was unreliable to a world where wikipedia might be the only reliable source left on the internet and we all owe a lot to the pedantic nerds who got us there
for all people mock it wikipedia is genuinely one of the wonders of the modern world
September 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
we have gone from a world in which we were told not to cite wikipedia because it was unreliable to a world where wikipedia might be the only reliable source left on the internet and we all owe a lot to the pedantic nerds who got us there
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“I’m worried about my community… I’m out here in a frog costume to show how ridiculous the notion that we’re violent terrorists is, and showcase how that narrative is wrong…”
Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆
Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆
October 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
“I’m worried about my community… I’m out here in a frog costume to show how ridiculous the notion that we’re violent terrorists is, and showcase how that narrative is wrong…”
Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆
Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆
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I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.
October 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.
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Patricia Routledge brought humanity to an array of eccentrics, from Hyacinth Bucket to Lady Bracknell
Patricia Routledge brought humanity to an array of eccentrics, from Hyacinth Bucket to Lady Bracknell
The versatile star, who has died aged 96, portrayed absurdly pretentious and apparently grotesque characters with wonderful sympathy
www.theguardian.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Patricia Routledge brought humanity to an array of eccentrics, from Hyacinth Bucket to Lady Bracknell
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The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.
Here's what is being affected by the government shutdown across the country
The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.
n.pr
October 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.
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Trump picks his former lawyer to be top prosecutor, as he pushes Bondi to investigate foes
Trump picks his former lawyer to be top prosecutor, as he pushes Bondi to investigate foes
Lindsey Halligan appointed as US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia after president demands investigations of his political enemies
Donald Trump said he was appointing his former lawyer Lindsey Halligan to be US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia after an extraordinary outburst in which he overtly put pressure on his attorney general to more aggressively pursue senior public officials he regards as his political enemies.
“Pam Bondi is doing a GREAT job as attorney general of the United States. She is very careful, very smart, loves our country, but needs a tough prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, like my recommendation, Lindsey Halligan, to get things moving,” Trump wrote on Truth Social post, announcing his decision. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 21, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Trump picks his former lawyer to be top prosecutor, as he pushes Bondi to investigate foes
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WOW -- a screaming Patel crashes out in response to Schiff's questions about Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell and calls him "the biggest fraud to ever sit in the United States Senate" and "an utter coward" and "political buffoon"
September 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
WOW -- a screaming Patel crashes out in response to Schiff's questions about Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell and calls him "the biggest fraud to ever sit in the United States Senate" and "an utter coward" and "political buffoon"
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They each became involved in the progressive world, too. Bob became a major figure in the NRDC environmental group. Paul, who made it on to Nixon's enemies list, later was a part owner of The Nation magazine. They were each gracious, smart, and engaged. They entertained and enlightened.
One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.
September 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
They each became involved in the progressive world, too. Bob became a major figure in the NRDC environmental group. Paul, who made it on to Nixon's enemies list, later was a part owner of The Nation magazine. They were each gracious, smart, and engaged. They entertained and enlightened.
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When you publish a website that posts the names and photos of scholars who have written or said things you disagree with and encourage people to surveil and harass them, you are not, in fact, a “free speech” organization.
It is quite simply dishonest to describe TPUSA as a “free speech” organization and not even mention the “Professor Watchlist,” as NPR just did. Reporting on a crime does not entail adopting the victim’s views.
September 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
When you publish a website that posts the names and photos of scholars who have written or said things you disagree with and encourage people to surveil and harass them, you are not, in fact, a “free speech” organization.
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100% here for this!
Tales from Woodcreek Teaser Trailer:
#DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPG @dungeondudes.bsky.social #DeborahAnnWoll
youtube.com/watch?v=iXnY...
Tales from Woodcreek Teaser Trailer:
#DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPG @dungeondudes.bsky.social #DeborahAnnWoll
youtube.com/watch?v=iXnY...
Tales From Woodcreek Teaser Trailer.
YouTube video by Dungeon Dudes
youtube.com
August 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
100% here for this!
Tales from Woodcreek Teaser Trailer:
#DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPG @dungeondudes.bsky.social #DeborahAnnWoll
youtube.com/watch?v=iXnY...
Tales from Woodcreek Teaser Trailer:
#DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPG @dungeondudes.bsky.social #DeborahAnnWoll
youtube.com/watch?v=iXnY...
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As if this week were not bizarre enough: Mount Pleasant residents tell me a group of federal agents gathered for a photo-op near a pro-immigrant banner, pictured below, then tore it down.
In its place, they left a dildo. A neighbor's Ring camera captured the whole thing...
In its place, they left a dildo. A neighbor's Ring camera captured the whole thing...
August 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
As if this week were not bizarre enough: Mount Pleasant residents tell me a group of federal agents gathered for a photo-op near a pro-immigrant banner, pictured below, then tore it down.
In its place, they left a dildo. A neighbor's Ring camera captured the whole thing...
In its place, they left a dildo. A neighbor's Ring camera captured the whole thing...
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Introducing a special friend in need of a loving home: Zena A2019230, located in Mission Hills, CA.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/zena-a2019230-69603201/ca/mission-hills/paws-for-life-k9-rescue-ca2661/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/zena-a2019230-69603201/ca/mission-hills/paws-for-life-k9-rescue-ca2661/
August 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Introducing a special friend in need of a loving home: Zena A2019230, located in Mission Hills, CA.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/zena-a2019230-69603201/ca/mission-hills/paws-for-life-k9-rescue-ca2661/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/zena-a2019230-69603201/ca/mission-hills/paws-for-life-k9-rescue-ca2661/
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And what’s more I can skip ahead.
I don't want to watch a video because I can read faster than people can talk
August 7, 2025 at 4:04 AM
And what’s more I can skip ahead.
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I wrote 1000 words today, and it was as difficult as chasing down fireflies one by one. But I have them, and they are glowing, and it warms me.
(Don't worry; I'll release them into the world. That's what we do with words, after all.)
(Don't worry; I'll release them into the world. That's what we do with words, after all.)
August 7, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I wrote 1000 words today, and it was as difficult as chasing down fireflies one by one. But I have them, and they are glowing, and it warms me.
(Don't worry; I'll release them into the world. That's what we do with words, after all.)
(Don't worry; I'll release them into the world. That's what we do with words, after all.)
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Assault on Sudan’s Zamzam refugee camp may have killed more than 1,500 civilians
Assault on Sudan’s Zamzam refugee camp may have killed more than 1,500 civilians
Guardian investigation finds number killed in April attack by Rapid Support Forces far greater than current estimates
www.theguardian.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Assault on Sudan’s Zamzam refugee camp may have killed more than 1,500 civilians
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The student newspaper.
This fell. To the student. Newspaper.
This fell. To the student. Newspaper.
Stanford University’s student-run newspaper sued two senior Trump administration officials Wednesday, challenging Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s ability to revoke student visas and deem an individual deportable based on the content of their speech.
Stanford newspaper sues Trump administration over student deportations
The lawsuit challenges Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s ability to revoke student visas and deem an individual deportable based on the content of their speech.
wapo.st
August 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The student newspaper.
This fell. To the student. Newspaper.
This fell. To the student. Newspaper.
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A bundle of joy named Acme with extra toes!, located in Broomall, PA.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/acme-with-extra-toes-73733466/pa/broomall/p-dot-al-dot-s-pa82/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/acme-with-extra-toes-73733466/pa/broomall/p-dot-al-dot-s-pa82/
August 7, 2025 at 4:30 AM
A bundle of joy named Acme with extra toes!, located in Broomall, PA.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/acme-with-extra-toes-73733466/pa/broomall/p-dot-al-dot-s-pa82/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/acme-with-extra-toes-73733466/pa/broomall/p-dot-al-dot-s-pa82/