Xopher Halftongue RESISTS! (86 47)
@halftongue.bsky.social
Opinionated heterochromic homosexual hemiglossic. He/him. Cis. Soyboy. Views my own. Tolerance is a social contract; if you're intolerant I don't have to tolerate you. No LGB without the TQ+. Sine homines gaudere rebus. #BLM No hands but ours 👍👎.
Pinned
I'm going to collect my "scenes subverting dumb genre tropes" posts here.
More Optum suckiness: Back in September, I asked about getting a flu shot, and they said it was better to wait until late October, and that I could walk in (no appointment) and get vaxed.
Well, October turned to shit, so I just asked again. Now they say I have to have a physical December 1.
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Well, October turned to shit, so I just asked again. Now they say I have to have a physical December 1.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:51 AM
More Optum suckiness: Back in September, I asked about getting a flu shot, and they said it was better to wait until late October, and that I could walk in (no appointment) and get vaxed.
Well, October turned to shit, so I just asked again. Now they say I have to have a physical December 1.
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Well, October turned to shit, so I just asked again. Now they say I have to have a physical December 1.
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Ohpleaseohpleaseohplease
Wasn’t expecting the Epstein scandal to blow up the New York Times but sure, why not
To recap: Jeffrey Epstein offered a NY Times reporter photos taken in Epstein's kitchen of Donald Trump and girls in bikinis *and* implored the NYT reporter to put this information in the public discourse in 2015
What did the NY Times editors know about this offer?
What did the NY Times editors know about this offer?
November 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Ohpleaseohpleaseohplease
OK, 65F was a comfortable apartment temperature for this transplanted Michigander last year, but I was a lot fatter then.
Just turned it up to 69F. Ahhhh, toasty warms!
Just turned it up to 69F. Ahhhh, toasty warms!
November 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
OK, 65F was a comfortable apartment temperature for this transplanted Michigander last year, but I was a lot fatter then.
Just turned it up to 69F. Ahhhh, toasty warms!
Just turned it up to 69F. Ahhhh, toasty warms!
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every single one of these emails is someone I already hate messaging a notorious pedophile to say "Thanks for the great time! I had fun doing pedophile stuff with you. P.S. Trump was there with us the whole time"
November 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
every single one of these emails is someone I already hate messaging a notorious pedophile to say "Thanks for the great time! I had fun doing pedophile stuff with you. P.S. Trump was there with us the whole time"
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Wow. Just… wow.
Yeah, not even going to *try* with that nonsense.
Yeah, not even going to *try* with that nonsense.
On August 12, 1971, 16-year-old me mailed the first story I ever wrote off on its first submission to my dream market, F&SF. My tale was quickly rejected. On July 17th, 2025, I finally sold a story to that magazine. Here's why I felt I had to withdraw that story. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
November 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Wow. Just… wow.
Yeah, not even going to *try* with that nonsense.
Yeah, not even going to *try* with that nonsense.
Oh, this is LOVELY.
November 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Oh, this is LOVELY.
My takeaway from this is: don't submit stories to Asimov's, F&SF, or Analog. Sigh.
(Note: This is because I agree with Scott about the contract language used by their parent company, Must Read Magazines. Not that I've written anything I *could* submit to them. Just saying.)
(Note: This is because I agree with Scott about the contract language used by their parent company, Must Read Magazines. Not that I've written anything I *could* submit to them. Just saying.)
On August 12, 1971, 16-year-old me mailed the first story I ever wrote off on its first submission to my dream market, F&SF. My tale was quickly rejected. On July 17th, 2025, I finally sold a story to that magazine. Here's why I felt I had to withdraw that story. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
November 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
My takeaway from this is: don't submit stories to Asimov's, F&SF, or Analog. Sigh.
(Note: This is because I agree with Scott about the contract language used by their parent company, Must Read Magazines. Not that I've written anything I *could* submit to them. Just saying.)
(Note: This is because I agree with Scott about the contract language used by their parent company, Must Read Magazines. Not that I've written anything I *could* submit to them. Just saying.)
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Jeffrey Epstein speaking with someone about whether or not to protect the nation from Trump GOD HELP US
“would you like photos of donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen?” -Jeffrey Epstein
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Jeffrey Epstein speaking with someone about whether or not to protect the nation from Trump GOD HELP US
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Your reminder that members of Congress (who also have gold-plated health care WE pay for) are eligible for a pension at age 62 if they have completed at least five years of service.
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Your reminder that members of Congress (who also have gold-plated health care WE pay for) are eligible for a pension at age 62 if they have completed at least five years of service.
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Trump pardons pedos
A man pardoned by Donald Trump for his role in January 6th - he assaulted Capitol Police officers with bear spray & a metal whip - has avoided prison for child sex crimes because of the president’s sweeping pardon, despite pleading guilty to soliciting what he believed was a 15-year-old girl for sex
Trump Pardon Lets Convicted Child Sex Predator Walk Free
Andrew Taake walked free because of Trump’s pardons, despite being convicted of a child sex crime.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Trump pardons pedos
I now realize I never actually said it was referring to The Intrepid, the ship (now a museum). @wnyc.org
@wnyc.org It's pronounced "in-TREH-pid." Please clarify this to your newsreading team, one of whom just said "IN-truh-pid" on your air.
November 12, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I now realize I never actually said it was referring to The Intrepid, the ship (now a museum). @wnyc.org
Hear, hear.
I’ve seen a few folks go for the “if you simply must watch that new Harry Potter show just pirate it” and sorry. No. Just no. Just don’t watch it. At all. Ever. Break free of it. It’s time. You’ll be ok. I promise. I know it mattered to you as a kid. Find new things, it’s healthier. Just move on.
November 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Hear, hear.
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And a fucking little chAId shall lead them.
November 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
And a fucking little chAId shall lead them.
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The days of thanking veterans today and forgetting them tomorrow has to come to an end.
November 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The days of thanking veterans today and forgetting them tomorrow has to come to an end.
@wnyc.org It's pronounced "in-TREH-pid." Please clarify this to your newsreading team, one of whom just said "IN-truh-pid" on your air.
November 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
@wnyc.org It's pronounced "in-TREH-pid." Please clarify this to your newsreading team, one of whom just said "IN-truh-pid" on your air.
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ICYMI (IKID): The Andrew formerly known as Prince.
XHOpinion.CharlesIII++
XHOpinion.CharlesIII++
A fortnight ago, he was Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
Now, he is simply Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
Now, he is simply Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
‘Prince’ no longer: What next for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor? | CNN
A fortnight ago, he was Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Gart...
www.cnn.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
ICYMI (IKID): The Andrew formerly known as Prince.
XHOpinion.CharlesIII++
XHOpinion.CharlesIII++
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Charles is, as a matter of course, well-briefed by his government. What do you think they told him about the chances that the Epstein files will be released in the near future? Or what’s in them?
A fortnight ago, he was Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
Now, he is simply Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
Now, he is simply Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
‘Prince’ no longer: What next for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor? | CNN
A fortnight ago, he was Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Gart...
www.cnn.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Charles is, as a matter of course, well-briefed by his government. What do you think they told him about the chances that the Epstein files will be released in the near future? Or what’s in them?
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Can’t wait for the nuns’ reaction to this one.
BREAKING: Trump’s ICE bans Christians and all people from praying “in front of or inside” the Broadview ICE facility.
So, forced prayer in school is good, but volunteer prayer for the prisoner is banned.
This is what white nationalist Christianity looks like. This is Trump’s fascist America. Smh.
So, forced prayer in school is good, but volunteer prayer for the prisoner is banned.
This is what white nationalist Christianity looks like. This is Trump’s fascist America. Smh.
November 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Can’t wait for the nuns’ reaction to this one.
It is not, as I'm sure you're aware, a coincidence that none of the 8 Democrats who voted for the bad budget bill is up for re-election next year. Nor is it a surprise that crypto-Republican Fetterman is one of them.
November 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
It is not, as I'm sure you're aware, a coincidence that none of the 8 Democrats who voted for the bad budget bill is up for re-election next year. Nor is it a surprise that crypto-Republican Fetterman is one of them.
People suck.
It's been at least 5 years for the BBC. I don't expect better.
The way trans people, trans lives and trans 'issues' are discussed in contemporary society is the ultimate example of talking about people like we're not in the room *while we're in the room* - not allowed to speak.
The way trans people, trans lives and trans 'issues' are discussed in contemporary society is the ultimate example of talking about people like we're not in the room *while we're in the room* - not allowed to speak.
Watching Kuenssberg listening to a series of cis politicians being questioned about the Supreme Court ruling and EHRC guidance.
This is about the human rights of trans 🏳️⚧️ people but not a single trans voice yet.
Do better BBC.
This is about the human rights of trans 🏳️⚧️ people but not a single trans voice yet.
Do better BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
People suck.
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And THIS is how you improve education in the country. Which is why Republicans want the complete opposite.
November 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
And THIS is how you improve education in the country. Which is why Republicans want the complete opposite.
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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lol. The "religious freedom" crusaders are literally trying to ban people from praying outside of immigration jails.
“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
blockclubchicago.org
November 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
lol. The "religious freedom" crusaders are literally trying to ban people from praying outside of immigration jails.