John Robb
@realstirfryguy.bsky.social
Gregarious line cook. I have many opinions and they are all mine. #Reds fan. Settler on unceded Wolastoqiyik territory. il/He/Him 🤼 🌱🌿📌 #NBBluesky #CanadaSky
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John Robb
@realstirfryguy.bsky.social
· Apr 16
New word for our times created by @swilua.bsky.social:
Donkwaggle
däŋk waɡ(ə)l
noun, pejorative
a callow, self centered fool unaware of his own idiocy
"The donkwaggle spent 20 minutes explaining crypto currency erroneously."
Especially useful in social media settings. CC: @merriam-webster.com
Donkwaggle
däŋk waɡ(ə)l
noun, pejorative
a callow, self centered fool unaware of his own idiocy
"The donkwaggle spent 20 minutes explaining crypto currency erroneously."
Especially useful in social media settings. CC: @merriam-webster.com
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New, from me
Chicken Caesars: they're messing with your Bluesky feed
in which I dig in to the technical and social aspects of the recent issues with hidden replies on this platform
thedabbler.patatas.ca/pages/bluesk...
Chicken Caesars: they're messing with your Bluesky feed
in which I dig in to the technical and social aspects of the recent issues with hidden replies on this platform
thedabbler.patatas.ca/pages/bluesk...
Chicken Caesars: they're messing with your Bluesky feed
Unexplained algorithmic tweaks are putting the Bluesky platform ahead of the protocol
thedabbler.patatas.ca
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
New, from me
Chicken Caesars: they're messing with your Bluesky feed
in which I dig in to the technical and social aspects of the recent issues with hidden replies on this platform
thedabbler.patatas.ca/pages/bluesk...
Chicken Caesars: they're messing with your Bluesky feed
in which I dig in to the technical and social aspects of the recent issues with hidden replies on this platform
thedabbler.patatas.ca/pages/bluesk...
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Anyone know why Sarah Kendzior got suspended?
In a rare case of Substack notes usefulness, I just learned that Sarah Kendzior (author of They Knew and a brilliant writer) got bounced from Bluesky. What the hell? new @sarahkendzior.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Anyone know why Sarah Kendzior got suspended?
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Sarah Kendzior is suspended from bsky for reasons unknown. Wtf?
November 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Sarah Kendzior is suspended from bsky for reasons unknown. Wtf?
When the vestigial remnants of the bloodiest empire on earth don't want to be part of your extrajudicial murder that you have been bragging about, you really have done something.
NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
When the vestigial remnants of the bloodiest empire on earth don't want to be part of your extrajudicial murder that you have been bragging about, you really have done something.
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NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
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lmao oh my god
does anyone need to say more?
does anyone need to say more?
“I’ve been hearing that standards will be eliminated or severely cut back. Bari has told people that she wants to get rid of standards and is shocked that they have so much power. She also asked openly, ‘What’s the point of standards?’” one CBS source said.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Bari Weiss wants to take down ‘too much power’ CBS News Standards unit: sources
EXCLUSIVE: Internal rumblings within the newsroom come after the S&P head resigned and the network disbanded its vaunted Race and Culture unit.
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
lmao oh my god
does anyone need to say more?
does anyone need to say more?
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All while saying things that essentially amount to "we need to negotiate with/appease fascists, so we don't slide into fascism".
Bitch, we're already there.
Bitch, we're already there.
November 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
All while saying things that essentially amount to "we need to negotiate with/appease fascists, so we don't slide into fascism".
Bitch, we're already there.
Bitch, we're already there.
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50 year mortgages. 15 year car notes. It’s like rent to never own. How is any of this sustainable?
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
50 year mortgages. 15 year car notes. It’s like rent to never own. How is any of this sustainable?
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The finale of the great TV comedy show Blackadder goes Forth.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The finale of the great TV comedy show Blackadder goes Forth.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
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This Reverend destroys the Christian Nationalism propaganda coming out with his understanding of teachings from The Bible.
November 11, 2025 at 3:47 AM
This Reverend destroys the Christian Nationalism propaganda coming out with his understanding of teachings from The Bible.
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What was the damn point of the shutdown? People missed paychecks, families went without SNAP, and Democrats walked away with nothing.
This isn’t about moderates versus the far left. It’s about who’s actually fighting for people who are struggling.
She nails where so many of us are right now.
This isn’t about moderates versus the far left. It’s about who’s actually fighting for people who are struggling.
She nails where so many of us are right now.
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
What was the damn point of the shutdown? People missed paychecks, families went without SNAP, and Democrats walked away with nothing.
This isn’t about moderates versus the far left. It’s about who’s actually fighting for people who are struggling.
She nails where so many of us are right now.
This isn’t about moderates versus the far left. It’s about who’s actually fighting for people who are struggling.
She nails where so many of us are right now.
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
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Sure hope the institutions posting lots of “never again” today think about what that actually means. And maybe re-examine their actions regarding very current and present wars and genocides.
November 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Sure hope the institutions posting lots of “never again” today think about what that actually means. And maybe re-examine their actions regarding very current and present wars and genocides.
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All the elements came out to greet us today. Clouds, rain, sunshine and a great rainbow 🌈 Remember to pause for a moment at 11:11 for those men and women who gave their lives for our country. #sunrise #hustle #lestweforget
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
All the elements came out to greet us today. Clouds, rain, sunshine and a great rainbow 🌈 Remember to pause for a moment at 11:11 for those men and women who gave their lives for our country. #sunrise #hustle #lestweforget
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Oh the year was 1778...
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Oh the year was 1778...
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MI5 is pissed off with the FBI, and someone wants the whole world to know about it, which I find interesting 🤔
F.B.I. Director Is Said to Have Made a Pledge to Head of MI5, Then Broken It
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
MI5 is pissed off with the FBI, and someone wants the whole world to know about it, which I find interesting 🤔
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you can't just bring back austin powers. the franchise wrote itself into a corner after he volunteered to stay behind forever in the shagadelic dimension to save foxxy and vanessa. they already brought him back once without explaining how he escaped from fembot island, the audience won't buy it
November 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
you can't just bring back austin powers. the franchise wrote itself into a corner after he volunteered to stay behind forever in the shagadelic dimension to save foxxy and vanessa. they already brought him back once without explaining how he escaped from fembot island, the audience won't buy it
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I love a meme targeted for my demographic
November 11, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I love a meme targeted for my demographic
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It’s insane to treat the filibuster as the most sacrosanct.
Article 1 power of the purse, oversight, and war? Nah.
Emoluments clauses? Bribery prohibition? Meh.
Criminal law? 14A? Doesn’t count.
But maybe the Senate changes a rule it has multiple times before? Gasp! Not that. Anything but that.
Article 1 power of the purse, oversight, and war? Nah.
Emoluments clauses? Bribery prohibition? Meh.
Criminal law? 14A? Doesn’t count.
But maybe the Senate changes a rule it has multiple times before? Gasp! Not that. Anything but that.
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
It’s insane to treat the filibuster as the most sacrosanct.
Article 1 power of the purse, oversight, and war? Nah.
Emoluments clauses? Bribery prohibition? Meh.
Criminal law? 14A? Doesn’t count.
But maybe the Senate changes a rule it has multiple times before? Gasp! Not that. Anything but that.
Article 1 power of the purse, oversight, and war? Nah.
Emoluments clauses? Bribery prohibition? Meh.
Criminal law? 14A? Doesn’t count.
But maybe the Senate changes a rule it has multiple times before? Gasp! Not that. Anything but that.
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Since apparently public services costing money to operate is a bad thing, I'm eagerly awaiting the government's plan to cut costs & overhaul the RCMP.
Probably shouldn't hold my breath on that one.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Probably shouldn't hold my breath on that one.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada Post submits overhaul plan to the federal government | CBC News
Canada Post has submitted its plan to the federal government to transform its struggling business model into a
financially sustainable postal service.
www.cbc.ca
November 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Since apparently public services costing money to operate is a bad thing, I'm eagerly awaiting the government's plan to cut costs & overhaul the RCMP.
Probably shouldn't hold my breath on that one.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Probably shouldn't hold my breath on that one.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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OK so this veggie picture brought in a lot of new followers. I post a lot about my garden and hens and woodworking but also :
- politics (very much left-wing)
- LGBTQIA (Bravo les lesbiennes)
- ecology and global warming
- trans rights
- womens rights
- Palestine support
Just so you know ;)
- politics (very much left-wing)
- LGBTQIA (Bravo les lesbiennes)
- ecology and global warming
- trans rights
- womens rights
- Palestine support
Just so you know ;)
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
OK so this veggie picture brought in a lot of new followers. I post a lot about my garden and hens and woodworking but also :
- politics (very much left-wing)
- LGBTQIA (Bravo les lesbiennes)
- ecology and global warming
- trans rights
- womens rights
- Palestine support
Just so you know ;)
- politics (very much left-wing)
- LGBTQIA (Bravo les lesbiennes)
- ecology and global warming
- trans rights
- womens rights
- Palestine support
Just so you know ;)
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Oh no, who could have seen this coming to coming to the A.I bubble?
(sarcastic and derogatory)
(sarcastic and derogatory)
November 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Oh no, who could have seen this coming to coming to the A.I bubble?
(sarcastic and derogatory)
(sarcastic and derogatory)
If you are in Southwood look toward Kimble Dr. so you don't miss the fantastic double rainbow.
November 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
If you are in Southwood look toward Kimble Dr. so you don't miss the fantastic double rainbow.
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I can't even express how fucking bad our school system is when it comes to having a child with a disability.
Advocating. Shouldn't. Be. A. Battle.
Advocating. Shouldn't. Be. A. Battle.
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I can't even express how fucking bad our school system is when it comes to having a child with a disability.
Advocating. Shouldn't. Be. A. Battle.
Advocating. Shouldn't. Be. A. Battle.