Julie Courtwright
@jubbacca.bsky.social
Cap'n, thar be cats here!
Got back on Blue sky specifically to connect @kinto-m.bsky.social to this awesome map about where you would come out if you dug a hole through the world.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Got back on Blue sky specifically to connect @kinto-m.bsky.social to this awesome map about where you would come out if you dug a hole through the world.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:An...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:An...
How in the ever loving heck is Astral Weeks from 1968?
August 2, 2025 at 1:31 AM
How in the ever loving heck is Astral Weeks from 1968?
As a life long amateur weather tracker and devotee of The Weather Channel I'm gutted by the unnecessary suffering and loss of life, and horrified to think it will continue until NWS and NOAA get their funding back. But like the rest of us, I can only process it with shitposting.
July 7, 2025 at 4:32 AM
As a life long amateur weather tracker and devotee of The Weather Channel I'm gutted by the unnecessary suffering and loss of life, and horrified to think it will continue until NWS and NOAA get their funding back. But like the rest of us, I can only process it with shitposting.
Ever get the feeling that Boomers spent their entire childhood being told the world could end at any moment with nuclear war. And it was traumatizing, but its how they all assumed they would die. But now they feel like they only have a few years to make it happen?
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Ever get the feeling that Boomers spent their entire childhood being told the world could end at any moment with nuclear war. And it was traumatizing, but its how they all assumed they would die. But now they feel like they only have a few years to make it happen?
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I love that a politician can say something like “I believe mice naturally spawn out of grain” and the news will now just treat that as a legitimate line of thought
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apparently embraces the outdated "miasma theory" of disease instead of the widely accept "germ theory" of disease, which may help explain some of the actions he's been taking.
Ancient miasma theory may help explain Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine moves
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apparently embraces the outdated "miasma theory" of disease instead of the widely accept "germ theory" of disease, which may help explain some of the actions he's been taking.
n.pr
June 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I love that a politician can say something like “I believe mice naturally spawn out of grain” and the news will now just treat that as a legitimate line of thought
JFC, I should have eaten that whole tub of ice cream and been done with it.
Israel carried out an attack on Iran’s nuclear program on Friday morning, killing top Iranian military officials as well.
Follow live updates. https://trib.al/eV3KwVQ
Follow live updates. https://trib.al/eV3KwVQ
Israel Strikes Iran's Nuclear Program, Killing Top Military Officials: Live Updates
Iran said the commander in chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was among top officials killed. Israel says it was a pre-emptive strike against Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
trib.al
June 13, 2025 at 4:27 AM
JFC, I should have eaten that whole tub of ice cream and been done with it.
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Reposted with alt because dudes rock.
June 10, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Reposted with alt because dudes rock.
So when I was reading The Master Margarita, I did not expect the fever dream absurdity to be an actual feature tyranny.
June 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
So when I was reading The Master Margarita, I did not expect the fever dream absurdity to be an actual feature tyranny.
I just realized the reason why the Mon Mothma dance song sounds so familiar is it's the same chords as Runnin Up That Hill. Was that... on purpose?
June 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I just realized the reason why the Mon Mothma dance song sounds so familiar is it's the same chords as Runnin Up That Hill. Was that... on purpose?
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Also waymo has been really useful in LA where people can call them out and then set them on fire to obstruct la migra
the anti-waymo stuff is dumb as shit, sorry. i am 100% behind fully automating drivers away. there is no fundamental loss to the human condition or whatever if my uber driver is a robot
June 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Also waymo has been really useful in LA where people can call them out and then set them on fire to obstruct la migra
I cant believe some people are disappointed that Andor spent so much time on the Mothma wedding. I could have watched an entire season of that wedding. Maybe even a whole show. THE REAL CHILD BRIDES OF CHANDRILA.
June 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I cant believe some people are disappointed that Andor spent so much time on the Mothma wedding. I could have watched an entire season of that wedding. Maybe even a whole show. THE REAL CHILD BRIDES OF CHANDRILA.
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The are line dancing in the middle of the protest while shouting Fuck ICE
June 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The are line dancing in the middle of the protest while shouting Fuck ICE
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Huh, haven't checked Bluesky in a few weeks. Let's see what's up...
OH DEAR GOD!
OH DEAR GOD!
June 8, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Huh, haven't checked Bluesky in a few weeks. Let's see what's up...
OH DEAR GOD!
OH DEAR GOD!
Jesus Christ guys, if this forces Neil Young out of retirement to write another catchy song about the murder of protesters, SO HELP ME...
June 8, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Jesus Christ guys, if this forces Neil Young out of retirement to write another catchy song about the murder of protesters, SO HELP ME...
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In the spirit of MAGA, Trump’s chef harkens back to a time when white people seized control of the world’s spices, but didn’t use them.
May 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
In the spirit of MAGA, Trump’s chef harkens back to a time when white people seized control of the world’s spices, but didn’t use them.
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Horror has ruined me.
Our flight to Prague is delayed. Announcement: "we're awaiting the arrival of valuable cargo, as soon as that's aboard we will depart."
My brain: that's definitely definitely a vampire coffin.
Our flight to Prague is delayed. Announcement: "we're awaiting the arrival of valuable cargo, as soon as that's aboard we will depart."
My brain: that's definitely definitely a vampire coffin.
May 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Horror has ruined me.
Our flight to Prague is delayed. Announcement: "we're awaiting the arrival of valuable cargo, as soon as that's aboard we will depart."
My brain: that's definitely definitely a vampire coffin.
Our flight to Prague is delayed. Announcement: "we're awaiting the arrival of valuable cargo, as soon as that's aboard we will depart."
My brain: that's definitely definitely a vampire coffin.
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It’s Mary Anning’s birthday, so time to share @katebeaton.bsky.social’s brilliant cartoon again.
May 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
It’s Mary Anning’s birthday, so time to share @katebeaton.bsky.social’s brilliant cartoon again.
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From the creators of "I don't like Rage against the Machine anymore, they've gone woke", we bring you a new, thrilling journey of self discovery:
May 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
From the creators of "I don't like Rage against the Machine anymore, they've gone woke", we bring you a new, thrilling journey of self discovery:
Despite chaos, infighting, and the giant Litterbox on the National Mall, public opinion remains at an all time high for President Litter Of Kittens. "This is Awesome." Claims American public. "We should do this every election." Bystanders could be heard chanting "9 more lives!"
May 18, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Despite chaos, infighting, and the giant Litterbox on the National Mall, public opinion remains at an all time high for President Litter Of Kittens. "This is Awesome." Claims American public. "We should do this every election." Bystanders could be heard chanting "9 more lives!"
In the department of "No Shit Sherlock." But it's good to have some non-anecdotal data on this.
We didn't need a study to confirm this, but... glad to see some empirical evidence + media coverage of what is an extremely common occurrence. (Also remember to run from any OB-GYN who does this ⤵️)
Doctors often gaslight women w/ pelvic disorders & pain, study finds
www.nbcnews.com/health/women...
Doctors often gaslight women w/ pelvic disorders & pain, study finds
www.nbcnews.com/health/women...
Doctors often gaslight women with pelvic disorders and pain, study finds
In a survey, patients reported dismissive comments and being told to lose weight, go to therapy or drink more alcohol to cope with sexual dysfunction.
www.nbcnews.com
May 12, 2025 at 12:55 AM
In the department of "No Shit Sherlock." But it's good to have some non-anecdotal data on this.
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As Vatican mourned Pope Francis, US cons Catholics, led by Napa Inst, tried to influence next election by hosting events in Rome, offering $1B in donations for electing favorable pope
Their efforts, incl past attempts like the 2018 “Red Hat Report” targeting progressive cardinals, may have backfired
Their efforts, incl past attempts like the 2018 “Red Hat Report” targeting progressive cardinals, may have backfired
May 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
As Vatican mourned Pope Francis, US cons Catholics, led by Napa Inst, tried to influence next election by hosting events in Rome, offering $1B in donations for electing favorable pope
Their efforts, incl past attempts like the 2018 “Red Hat Report” targeting progressive cardinals, may have backfired
Their efforts, incl past attempts like the 2018 “Red Hat Report” targeting progressive cardinals, may have backfired
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Reposted by Julie Courtwright
Reposted by Julie Courtwright
The Library of Congress is a research library.
You have to be 16 to access it.
Leavitt is lying.
You have to be 16 to access it.
Leavitt is lying.
Reporter: The president fired the Librarian of Congress. Why?
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
May 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Library of Congress is a research library.
You have to be 16 to access it.
Leavitt is lying.
You have to be 16 to access it.
Leavitt is lying.