janetvande
@janetvande.bsky.social
Unapologetic liberal, generalized nerd, Star Wars geek, owned by cats, disabled.
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New from me: The notion that Charlie Kirk represented speech “done right” is a smokescreen manufactured specifically to distract from the single greatest attack on free speech in the 21st century. Kirk wasn’t simply offering an opinion, he was right-wing power personified.
Charlie Kirk and the Free Speech Hoax
The Right doesn't really care about free speech, and their reaction to the murder of Charlie Kirk proves it.
inthesetimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 3:34 AM
New from me: The notion that Charlie Kirk represented speech “done right” is a smokescreen manufactured specifically to distract from the single greatest attack on free speech in the 21st century. Kirk wasn’t simply offering an opinion, he was right-wing power personified.
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New from me: let’s disrupt the notion that Kirk was just a guy with an opinion: he was a poised and well funded part of the GOP’s political machinery to win power and suppress your rights, including your access to free speech, which they are currently doing in Kirk’s name.
The notion that Kirk was simply a conservative misunderstands why he entered public debates—and why they worked as political theater.
@shaneburley.bsky.social on the deep connections between Trump's government and Turning Point’s campus outreach.
@shaneburley.bsky.social on the deep connections between Trump's government and Turning Point’s campus outreach.
Charlie Kirk and the Free Speech Hoax
The Right doesn't really care about free speech, and their reaction to the murder of Charlie Kirk proves it.
inthesetimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
New from me: let’s disrupt the notion that Kirk was just a guy with an opinion: he was a poised and well funded part of the GOP’s political machinery to win power and suppress your rights, including your access to free speech, which they are currently doing in Kirk’s name.
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“Life is a marathon not a sprint”
- like you are not helping that sounds a million times harder
- like you are not helping that sounds a million times harder
October 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“Life is a marathon not a sprint”
- like you are not helping that sounds a million times harder
- like you are not helping that sounds a million times harder
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The war zone in Portland is out of control.
October 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The war zone in Portland is out of control.
But in the US at least, they call themselves "pro life."
Eugenicists ignore the contributions of those they consider a burden on the able-bodied. They ignore the advancements made to improve their lives that have improved all of our lives. And they refuse to consider that today's weakness may be tomorrow's strength.
April 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
But in the US at least, they call themselves "pro life."
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Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.
April 2, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.
@slotkin.senate.gov
Where were you, Senator? WHERE WERE YOU? Do we have to look to New Jersey for leadership?
Do you want this state to turn red again? Signed, a disappointed voter. And also worried that DOGE is going to take my only lifelines.
Where were you, Senator? WHERE WERE YOU? Do we have to look to New Jersey for leadership?
Do you want this state to turn red again? Signed, a disappointed voter. And also worried that DOGE is going to take my only lifelines.
April 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
@slotkin.senate.gov
Where were you, Senator? WHERE WERE YOU? Do we have to look to New Jersey for leadership?
Do you want this state to turn red again? Signed, a disappointed voter. And also worried that DOGE is going to take my only lifelines.
Where were you, Senator? WHERE WERE YOU? Do we have to look to New Jersey for leadership?
Do you want this state to turn red again? Signed, a disappointed voter. And also worried that DOGE is going to take my only lifelines.
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Not satisfied with purchasing a Presidential Election to become co-President, Sissy SpaceX now wants to buy himself a Supreme Court judge in Wisconsin.
You can end his shopping spree, Wisconsinites! 🚫 💰
#VoteForJudgeSusanCrawford 🗳️ ✅ 👍
This is super important.
You can end his shopping spree, Wisconsinites! 🚫 💰
#VoteForJudgeSusanCrawford 🗳️ ✅ 👍
This is super important.
March 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Not satisfied with purchasing a Presidential Election to become co-President, Sissy SpaceX now wants to buy himself a Supreme Court judge in Wisconsin.
You can end his shopping spree, Wisconsinites! 🚫 💰
#VoteForJudgeSusanCrawford 🗳️ ✅ 👍
This is super important.
You can end his shopping spree, Wisconsinites! 🚫 💰
#VoteForJudgeSusanCrawford 🗳️ ✅ 👍
This is super important.
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Hey folks, hate to break it to you but all these institutions: from universities, to non-profits to big businesses to our justice system — are compromised.
They’re compromised and working *together* and actually always have.
Because they serve one thing: capitalism. And without that, it all fails.
They’re compromised and working *together* and actually always have.
Because they serve one thing: capitalism. And without that, it all fails.
March 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Hey folks, hate to break it to you but all these institutions: from universities, to non-profits to big businesses to our justice system — are compromised.
They’re compromised and working *together* and actually always have.
Because they serve one thing: capitalism. And without that, it all fails.
They’re compromised and working *together* and actually always have.
Because they serve one thing: capitalism. And without that, it all fails.
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It's okay everyone.
I have great news.
I have done it.
I present to you ...
The greatest cat photo ever.
I have great news.
I have done it.
I present to you ...
The greatest cat photo ever.
February 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
It's okay everyone.
I have great news.
I have done it.
I present to you ...
The greatest cat photo ever.
I have great news.
I have done it.
I present to you ...
The greatest cat photo ever.
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aint no way we cut medicaid and housing assistance so jeff bezos could buy this shirt
February 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
aint no way we cut medicaid and housing assistance so jeff bezos could buy this shirt
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For everyone who voted for Trump because “he’s not a politician”…
I hope your next colonoscopy is done by a plumber.
I hope your next colonoscopy is done by a plumber.
February 1, 2025 at 11:06 PM
For everyone who voted for Trump because “he’s not a politician”…
I hope your next colonoscopy is done by a plumber.
I hope your next colonoscopy is done by a plumber.
Much ❤️ to Mexico. And Canada.
"When Mexico sends its people, they're sending their best. They're sending firefighters to help solve American problems. They're bringing fire fighting uniforms. They're bringing fire fighting equipment. They're bringing kittens down from trees. And all, I assume, are good people."
January 12, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Much ❤️ to Mexico. And Canada.
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Just as the Biden administration has rejected the findings of other Israeli violations of international humanitarian law by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, the United Nations....
January 12, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Just as the Biden administration has rejected the findings of other Israeli violations of international humanitarian law by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, the United Nations....
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We’re up to 20 subs… just 30 more.
I did say he’s 10… and he plays guitar in School of Rock type of Ozzy band… right?
I did say he’s 10… and he plays guitar in School of Rock type of Ozzy band… right?
A friend from HS is trying to get enough YouTube subscribers on his channel so he can live stream his 10 year old son’s upcoming Ozzy rock performance to friends and family.
He needs 50 and he’s at 4.
Can you all drop a quick sub for him?
Does Bluesky have the juice?
youtube.com/@tophe7d?si=...
He needs 50 and he’s at 4.
Can you all drop a quick sub for him?
Does Bluesky have the juice?
youtube.com/@tophe7d?si=...
tophe7d
youtube.com
January 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
We’re up to 20 subs… just 30 more.
I did say he’s 10… and he plays guitar in School of Rock type of Ozzy band… right?
I did say he’s 10… and he plays guitar in School of Rock type of Ozzy band… right?
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I think you mean the whole of the Western world will suffer?
January 11, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I think you mean the whole of the Western world will suffer?
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Thank you to Canada for helping California right now. You are wonderful and good people. 🇨🇦
January 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Thank you to Canada for helping California right now. You are wonderful and good people. 🇨🇦
Stunning.
[Paper dragon room]
I want to draw more dragons this year, so the first painting of the year has to start off strong
I want to draw more dragons this year, so the first painting of the year has to start off strong
January 9, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Stunning.
As a Janet, can confirm accuracy.
Re-watching The Good Place, and Janet has stolen my stand-up act.
January 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM
As a Janet, can confirm accuracy.
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Lest we forget
January 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Lest we forget