R.O. Bass
@raolbass.bsky.social
The guitar/vox half of Know Nothing (a band). 🆓 🇵🇸
Why is Bluesky recommending strangers’ food pics to me? Or liberal takes on fascism?
December 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Why is Bluesky recommending strangers’ food pics to me? Or liberal takes on fascism?
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As an author, I’ve already gotten multiple emails from people asking me for fake articles and books that I’ve supposedly written, because chatbots have told them fake references. I *cannot imagine* the frustration and time waste for librarians and especially ILL library professionals right now.
December 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
As an author, I’ve already gotten multiple emails from people asking me for fake articles and books that I’ve supposedly written, because chatbots have told them fake references. I *cannot imagine* the frustration and time waste for librarians and especially ILL library professionals right now.
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The United States has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a United Nations official, and here she's asked how those sanctions have affected her.
December 14, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The United States has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a United Nations official, and here she's asked how those sanctions have affected her.
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We are experiencing a more severe than usual flu season and COVID rates are starting to rise. If you want to reduce your chances of getting sick, one of the most effective things you can do is wear a high quality mask. 🤫
December 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We are experiencing a more severe than usual flu season and COVID rates are starting to rise. If you want to reduce your chances of getting sick, one of the most effective things you can do is wear a high quality mask. 🤫
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Hello friends, I recently lost my health insurance + benefits & am currently looking at a bill of over $16,000 for which I cannot pay. This would not necessarily be an issue if I were not visually impaired and currently out of full time work, but I am humbly asking for assistance now. Any bit helps.
Donate to Help EmissaryOfNight Pay Emergency Expenses, organized by Y, Al-Sheikh
I'm a blind writer and analyst who was just recently removed from receiving S… Y, Al-Sheikh needs your support for Help EmissaryOfNight Pay Emergency Expenses
gofund.me
December 14, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Hello friends, I recently lost my health insurance + benefits & am currently looking at a bill of over $16,000 for which I cannot pay. This would not necessarily be an issue if I were not visually impaired and currently out of full time work, but I am humbly asking for assistance now. Any bit helps.
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The EPA has removed references about humans causing climate change from its website. No US government website can be trusted for science information.
December 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
The EPA has removed references about humans causing climate change from its website. No US government website can be trusted for science information.
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A massive problem today is the uneven distribution of shame. Some of us are running dedicated on-site shame servers 24/7 while others have no access to shame at all, even though they desperately need it. What we need to do is put shame in the cloud
December 6, 2025 at 2:54 AM
A massive problem today is the uneven distribution of shame. Some of us are running dedicated on-site shame servers 24/7 while others have no access to shame at all, even though they desperately need it. What we need to do is put shame in the cloud
Playing an all ages / sober, LGBTQIA+ friendly show tonight! Have work tomorrow? Just call in sick…
November 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Playing an all ages / sober, LGBTQIA+ friendly show tonight! Have work tomorrow? Just call in sick…
Cute new little floor stands for some of my non electrified bbs
November 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Cute new little floor stands for some of my non electrified bbs
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Hey could we maybe stop trying these things out on people to determine whether not they want little kids to get into sexy knifeplay
Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives
Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives | CNN Business
Sales of an artificial intelligence-enabled plush toy have been suspended after it was found that it engaged in conversation around sexually explicit topics and offered potentially dangerous advice.
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Hey could we maybe stop trying these things out on people to determine whether not they want little kids to get into sexy knifeplay
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Black trans women are at significantly increased risk of dying a violent death at the hands of others.
Of the *reported* deaths, 78% were trans women and 63% were identified as black.
Of the *reported* deaths, 78% were trans women and 63% were identified as black.
Today is Trans Day Of Remembrance
#TransLivesMatter #TDoR #TDoR2025 #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransAwarenessWeek #SayTheirNames
*** Trigger warning for the following thread: Violence against trans people (especially TWOC) * * *
#TransLivesMatter #TDoR #TDoR2025 #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransAwarenessWeek #SayTheirNames
*** Trigger warning for the following thread: Violence against trans people (especially TWOC) * * *
November 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Black trans women are at significantly increased risk of dying a violent death at the hands of others.
Of the *reported* deaths, 78% were trans women and 63% were identified as black.
Of the *reported* deaths, 78% were trans women and 63% were identified as black.
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If you are making plans to buy, travel, or do anything else this holiday season in the same way as you have in previous years, you do not understand the assignment.
The holidays are the beating heart of American capitalism. It's how they get most of the money they get from us. This year, we say no.
The holidays are the beating heart of American capitalism. It's how they get most of the money they get from us. This year, we say no.
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
If you are making plans to buy, travel, or do anything else this holiday season in the same way as you have in previous years, you do not understand the assignment.
The holidays are the beating heart of American capitalism. It's how they get most of the money they get from us. This year, we say no.
The holidays are the beating heart of American capitalism. It's how they get most of the money they get from us. This year, we say no.
Worth a listen
Our latest livestream with @profwolff.bsky.social and @yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social unpacked the astounding victory of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social — New York’s first Muslim, South Asian, and youngest mayor in over a century.
Read the highlights and watch it back now!
Read the highlights and watch it back now!
Zohran Mamdani's victory: A momentous milestone for socialism in the US and beyond - DiEM25 Communications
Richard D. Wolff and Yanis Varoufakis help unpack the astounding victory of Zohran Mamdani as New York mayor
diem25.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Worth a listen
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We used to have the Bureau of Labor Statistics collect inflation data but under Trump we’ve outsourced it to DoorDash
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
We used to have the Bureau of Labor Statistics collect inflation data but under Trump we’ve outsourced it to DoorDash
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This...
If a genie gave Democrats 3 wishes, they'd negotiate it down to 1 wish—then wish for something they think Republicans will like
Democrats continue to prove the stereotype of being feckless appeasers, and we're all worse off for it. We need a true opposition party more than ever—because this aint it
Democrats continue to prove the stereotype of being feckless appeasers, and we're all worse off for it. We need a true opposition party more than ever—because this aint it
November 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This...
It’s possible to boycott them permanently, if you have the means
Amazon charge up to 40% rent to use their services.
80% of all profits are directly removed from the UK and into tax havens. Depletion of money in the UK economy.
Sell a great invention—they will copy it and sell it for themselves.
They steal & sell PRIVATE data.
This is a PREDATORY COMPANY
80% of all profits are directly removed from the UK and into tax havens. Depletion of money in the UK economy.
Sell a great invention—they will copy it and sell it for themselves.
They steal & sell PRIVATE data.
This is a PREDATORY COMPANY
November 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
It’s possible to boycott them permanently, if you have the means
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The Democratic establishment:
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The Democratic establishment:
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Drawn 133 years ago, and the con hasn't changed one bit.
November 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Drawn 133 years ago, and the con hasn't changed one bit.
lol choral worker power
November 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
lol choral worker power
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Poltical Zionism is a transnational criminal racketeering enterprise to overthrow Western governments and install a corporatist/fascist empire. Very similar to the 1930s Business Plot but on a much grander scale.
November 10, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Poltical Zionism is a transnational criminal racketeering enterprise to overthrow Western governments and install a corporatist/fascist empire. Very similar to the 1930s Business Plot but on a much grander scale.
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#UrgentNeed Sonia just got a 3 day notice to pay her rent or get evicted - $1134 must be paid in full on Monday, plus she's still behind on her car. #MutualAid #BlackCrowdFund help a domestic violence victim who just got a stable situation stay in it 💸 💕 bsky.app/profile/pope...
this lady still needs help tp cover her car payment and upcoming November rent as well as her phone bill; she's starting a new job but needs some #MutualAid to make it through after her abuser wasn't required to pay her damages: paypal.me/MsSoniaD or cashapp $spunkylilminx
November 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
#UrgentNeed Sonia just got a 3 day notice to pay her rent or get evicted - $1134 must be paid in full on Monday, plus she's still behind on her car. #MutualAid #BlackCrowdFund help a domestic violence victim who just got a stable situation stay in it 💸 💕 bsky.app/profile/pope...
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USA Photo of the year
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
USA Photo of the year
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A mayor in charge of one of world's largest economies & militaries who at least purports to have human-centered policies is an unqualified win atm.
Do I trust any politician? Absolutely not. Do I think any form of voting is going to bring us liberation? Also no. But let's take the w & keep pushing.
Do I trust any politician? Absolutely not. Do I think any form of voting is going to bring us liberation? Also no. But let's take the w & keep pushing.
November 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A mayor in charge of one of world's largest economies & militaries who at least purports to have human-centered policies is an unqualified win atm.
Do I trust any politician? Absolutely not. Do I think any form of voting is going to bring us liberation? Also no. But let's take the w & keep pushing.
Do I trust any politician? Absolutely not. Do I think any form of voting is going to bring us liberation? Also no. But let's take the w & keep pushing.
I’ll always be skeptical about any politician being able to stay true to their convictions/promises within a fucked system, but the fact that he won at all is amazing (and not surprising). He elevates POPULAR issues and shows people what’s possible via grassroots campaigning.
So, all the Corporate Democrats who said Dems can only win by by "running to the center," or "siding with Israel on Gaza" or "not being distracted by the Trans issue," should shut up & have the humility to listen.
Zohran is what happens when you run FOR justice rather than just against Trump.
2/2
Zohran is what happens when you run FOR justice rather than just against Trump.
2/2
November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I’ll always be skeptical about any politician being able to stay true to their convictions/promises within a fucked system, but the fact that he won at all is amazing (and not surprising). He elevates POPULAR issues and shows people what’s possible via grassroots campaigning.