Eric V
@ericv.bsky.social
Maybe I'm wrong.
Former chicken farmer. Founder at Emergence Creative. All photos my own unless otherwise credited.
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Former chicken farmer. Founder at Emergence Creative. All photos my own unless otherwise credited.
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Do the execute the sailors right afterwards or not? That feels relevant
December 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Do the execute the sailors right afterwards or not? That feels relevant
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Ilhan Omar: "The president knows he is failing, and so he is reverting to what he knows best: trying to divert attention by stoking bigotry." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/o...
Opinion | Ilhan Omar: Trump Knows He’s Failing. Cue the Bigotry.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Ilhan Omar: "The president knows he is failing, and so he is reverting to what he knows best: trying to divert attention by stoking bigotry." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/o...
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As a reminder: The USIP building was raided and taken over by DOGE (with assistance from federal and local law enforcement) despite being an independent agency and owner of the building. Litigation is ongoing, but Trump does not own this building.
December 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
As a reminder: The USIP building was raided and taken over by DOGE (with assistance from federal and local law enforcement) despite being an independent agency and owner of the building. Litigation is ongoing, but Trump does not own this building.
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SCOOP: Sources tell me Donald Trump's name was added to the exterior of the US Institute of Peace building ahead of Thursday's peace agreement signing between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which will be held inside the building. Confirming if it's been officially renamed.
December 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
SCOOP: Sources tell me Donald Trump's name was added to the exterior of the US Institute of Peace building ahead of Thursday's peace agreement signing between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which will be held inside the building. Confirming if it's been officially renamed.
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NYT: “.. Even for Mr. Trump — who has a long history of insulting Black people, particularly those from African countries — his outburst was shocking in its unapologetic bigotry.”
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December 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
NYT: “.. Even for Mr. Trump — who has a long history of insulting Black people, particularly those from African countries — his outburst was shocking in its unapologetic bigotry.”
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Franklin's Canadian publisher seems none too pleased:
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December 2, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Franklin's Canadian publisher seems none too pleased:
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@bretdevereaux.bsky.social correct me if I'm wrong but the "fog of war" is not literal fog. Someone should tell the "Secretary of Warrior Crimes".
December 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
@bretdevereaux.bsky.social correct me if I'm wrong but the "fog of war" is not literal fog. Someone should tell the "Secretary of Warrior Crimes".
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Love to see a great Virginian making headlines.
Raccoon gets drunk at a Virginia liquor store and passes out in bathroom
Raccoon gets drunk at Ashland ABC store and passes out in bathroom
Talk about a trashed panda.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Love to see a great Virginian making headlines.
Hell yeah:
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David Byrne: Tiny Desk Concert
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December 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Hell yeah:
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November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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There's an old 'joke' that's not a joke and I don't recall who came up with it
but it was said that anyone who decided they must launch weapons of mass destruction, like nuclear weapons
should be required to knife to death the person with the codes to get those codes, because it's that serious.
but it was said that anyone who decided they must launch weapons of mass destruction, like nuclear weapons
should be required to knife to death the person with the codes to get those codes, because it's that serious.
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
There's an old 'joke' that's not a joke and I don't recall who came up with it
but it was said that anyone who decided they must launch weapons of mass destruction, like nuclear weapons
should be required to knife to death the person with the codes to get those codes, because it's that serious.
but it was said that anyone who decided they must launch weapons of mass destruction, like nuclear weapons
should be required to knife to death the person with the codes to get those codes, because it's that serious.
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New Yorkers kept telling me the same thing: they’re thinking of leaving because they can’t afford to raise their kids here. Universal childcare isn’t just a promise — it’s how we make this a city for everyone.
December 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
New Yorkers kept telling me the same thing: they’re thinking of leaving because they can’t afford to raise their kids here. Universal childcare isn’t just a promise — it’s how we make this a city for everyone.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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"strong floor no ceiling" describes a pit
November 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"strong floor no ceiling" describes a pit
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Strong Floor, No Ceiling is considerably worse than No Rules, Just Right. Can’t believe we’re gonna lose the messaging war to Outback Steakhouse.
November 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Strong Floor, No Ceiling is considerably worse than No Rules, Just Right. Can’t believe we’re gonna lose the messaging war to Outback Steakhouse.
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Homage to the Square: Apparition by Josef Albers, 1959
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137401
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137401
November 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Homage to the Square: Apparition by Josef Albers, 1959
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137401
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137401
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"Secretary of War" under attack
Pete Hegseth is a war criminal and should be fired immediately.
November 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM
"Secretary of War" under attack
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November 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Or as Hegseth calls them, "Warrior Crimes."
Broke: Department of Defense
Woke: Department of War
Bespoke: Department of War Crimes
Woke: Department of War
Bespoke: Department of War Crimes
Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
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"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Or as Hegseth calls them, "Warrior Crimes."
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The growing use of AI-powered tools in police departments raises serious concerns for civil rights and civil liberties. Our new analysis outlines the risks and the safeguards needed to address them. bit.ly/44nxPlx
The Dangers of Unregulated AI in Policing
New data fusion tools risk embedding biases and chilling free speech.
www.brennancenter.org
November 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The growing use of AI-powered tools in police departments raises serious concerns for civil rights and civil liberties. Our new analysis outlines the risks and the safeguards needed to address them. bit.ly/44nxPlx
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It’s wrong to lump all top Trump people in one category. There are differences among them. But they do seem to fall into three (sometimes overlapping) categories:
• Ordinary criminals (grift and corruption).
• Sex criminals.
• War criminals.
• Ordinary criminals (grift and corruption).
• Sex criminals.
• War criminals.
November 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It’s wrong to lump all top Trump people in one category. There are differences among them. But they do seem to fall into three (sometimes overlapping) categories:
• Ordinary criminals (grift and corruption).
• Sex criminals.
• War criminals.
• Ordinary criminals (grift and corruption).
• Sex criminals.
• War criminals.
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Jeff de Boer has made an entire career out of crafting tiny plate armor. He's compelled by the idea of the underdog finding an edge; something so small being so well-protected.
This artist designs intricate suits of armor. The intended wearer? A humble mouse
Jeff de Boer has made an entire career out of crafting tiny plate armor. He's compelled by the idea of the underdog finding an edge; something so small being so well-protected.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Jeff de Boer has made an entire career out of crafting tiny plate armor. He's compelled by the idea of the underdog finding an edge; something so small being so well-protected.