ryan butkus
@ryanbutkus.bsky.social
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ryan butkus
@ryanbutkus.bsky.social
· Feb 27
Never get out of the boat. Absolutely goddamn right.
In the city always a reflection, in the woods always a sound.
December 11, 2025 at 6:12 AM
In the city always a reflection, in the woods always a sound.
Kind of upset that today's Cinematrix doesn't allow "Thelma and Louise" for "Title Contains 'The'"
October 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Kind of upset that today's Cinematrix doesn't allow "Thelma and Louise" for "Title Contains 'The'"
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Massive consolidation of entertainment conglomerates has an unexpected downside for them: when one of their subsidiaries capitulates to fascism, it threatens their entire portfolio.
ABC, Disney, Star Wars, theme parks, cruises, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, ESPN, etc. are all now fair boycott targets.
ABC, Disney, Star Wars, theme parks, cruises, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, ESPN, etc. are all now fair boycott targets.
List of assets owned by the Walt Disney Company - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
September 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Massive consolidation of entertainment conglomerates has an unexpected downside for them: when one of their subsidiaries capitulates to fascism, it threatens their entire portfolio.
ABC, Disney, Star Wars, theme parks, cruises, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, ESPN, etc. are all now fair boycott targets.
ABC, Disney, Star Wars, theme parks, cruises, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, ESPN, etc. are all now fair boycott targets.
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SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in a college applicant's file is blatantly unconstitutional
ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool
ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool
September 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in a college applicant's file is blatantly unconstitutional
ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool
ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool
Live in the moment? Bro, this moment is boring af
August 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Live in the moment? Bro, this moment is boring af
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Not for the first time, I’ll point out that the president doesn’t understand how the global economy works
Trump is still misrepresenting the Japan investment. It is not like a "signing bonus." It is NOT our money.
I don't think he's lying. I think he is deluded.
I don't think he's lying. I think he is deluded.
August 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Not for the first time, I’ll point out that the president doesn’t understand how the global economy works
Donated to my local wannabe hooker.
Support your local wannabe hooker by donating to my congressional campaign:
secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-b...
secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-b...
July 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Donated to my local wannabe hooker.
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Your regular reminder that the entire global economy is subject to the whipsaw whims of a person who doesn’t understand how the global economy works
May 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Your regular reminder that the entire global economy is subject to the whipsaw whims of a person who doesn’t understand how the global economy works
The Zillow UI is really pretty crap.
May 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The Zillow UI is really pretty crap.
Started watching Ready Player One. I'd say it's one of the worst movies I've ever seen, but I couldn't bring myself to finish it, so maybe it gets really good toward the end.
May 19, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Started watching Ready Player One. I'd say it's one of the worst movies I've ever seen, but I couldn't bring myself to finish it, so maybe it gets really good toward the end.
We haven't had a hot day yet and I'm already sick of summer.
May 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We haven't had a hot day yet and I'm already sick of summer.
I am now an antipope. I hereby declare myself Pope BlazeWizard420.
May 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I am now an antipope. I hereby declare myself Pope BlazeWizard420.
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This memorandum drives home how the "censorship" narrative has ALWAYS been a project to "prove" Trump's Big Lie in 2020. For researchers, platforms, and gov folks caught up in censorship accusations, no amount of ducking & covering was ever going to stop them. www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Risks from Chris Krebs and Government Censorship
RESTORING TRUST IN GOVERNMENT: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum revoking any active security clearance held by Chris
www.whitehouse.gov
April 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
This memorandum drives home how the "censorship" narrative has ALWAYS been a project to "prove" Trump's Big Lie in 2020. For researchers, platforms, and gov folks caught up in censorship accusations, no amount of ducking & covering was ever going to stop them. www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
A bucket hat is never the answer.
March 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
A bucket hat is never the answer.
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The left thinks a lot about justice but not enough about power.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/theres-no-...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/theres-no-...
There's No Justice Without Power
A rich guy's lesson for the left.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The left thinks a lot about justice but not enough about power.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/theres-no-...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/theres-no-...
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Just left 26th & California. Detective Marco Torres was back in court today—this time on a felony charge for harassing witnesses tied to the BIA investigation into allegations he terrorized another detective. She’s currently suing the city.
Torres was found guilty of assault in November:
Torres was found guilty of assault in November:
Abusive cop named in whistleblower suit convicted of assault
Detective Marco Torres, the subject of a suit against the city filed by another police officer accusing the department of covering up domestic violence, was sentenced to one year of probation and elec...
unraveledpress.com
March 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Just left 26th & California. Detective Marco Torres was back in court today—this time on a felony charge for harassing witnesses tied to the BIA investigation into allegations he terrorized another detective. She’s currently suing the city.
Torres was found guilty of assault in November:
Torres was found guilty of assault in November:
What a shitty fucking day.
March 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
What a shitty fucking day.
MAGA: I have no idea how the government works and it makes me mad.
March 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
MAGA: I have no idea how the government works and it makes me mad.
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NEW: Hate Illinois Nazis? Here are three more of them.
Since 2023, Windy City Active Club has been distributing propaganda and staging demos in Chicago and the suburbs. Antifascists infiltrated their group and were able to identify the men filming workout videos in public parks.
Read more:
Since 2023, Windy City Active Club has been distributing propaganda and staging demos in Chicago and the suburbs. Antifascists infiltrated their group and were able to identify the men filming workout videos in public parks.
Read more:
Exposed: White nationalist group responsible for hate spree across Chicagoland
Members of the Windy City Active Club include a USPS worker, a recent finance grad from DePaul, and a Polish American tied to other hate groups.
unraveledpress.com
March 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
NEW: Hate Illinois Nazis? Here are three more of them.
Since 2023, Windy City Active Club has been distributing propaganda and staging demos in Chicago and the suburbs. Antifascists infiltrated their group and were able to identify the men filming workout videos in public parks.
Read more:
Since 2023, Windy City Active Club has been distributing propaganda and staging demos in Chicago and the suburbs. Antifascists infiltrated their group and were able to identify the men filming workout videos in public parks.
Read more:
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“You are the representational equivalent of being put on hold by customer service. All you do is let me down. It’s like being a Browns fan if every time the Browns lost, a Tesla ran over my dog. You guys make voting feel pointless.”
www.sfgate.com/politics/art...
www.sfgate.com/politics/art...
Hey Democrats, wake the f—k up
The Democrats have neither the ability nor the will to fight back against President Donald Trump, SFGATE columnist Drew Magary writes.
www.sfgate.com
March 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
“You are the representational equivalent of being put on hold by customer service. All you do is let me down. It’s like being a Browns fan if every time the Browns lost, a Tesla ran over my dog. You guys make voting feel pointless.”
www.sfgate.com/politics/art...
www.sfgate.com/politics/art...
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In addition to boycotts. id suggest a flood of communication with companies who've openly said they were "abandoning DEI"". Especially companies that hitherto treated employees decently. Not saying stop boycott..but let them KNOW. People need jobs at those places too.
March 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
In addition to boycotts. id suggest a flood of communication with companies who've openly said they were "abandoning DEI"". Especially companies that hitherto treated employees decently. Not saying stop boycott..but let them KNOW. People need jobs at those places too.
I appreciate @gavinnewsom.bsky.social narrowing the 2028 presidential field by dropping out early like this.
March 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I appreciate @gavinnewsom.bsky.social narrowing the 2028 presidential field by dropping out early like this.
I'm a simple man. I just wish there was some way to block me from seeing mentions of superheroes or basketball on this site.
March 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I'm a simple man. I just wish there was some way to block me from seeing mentions of superheroes or basketball on this site.
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🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
March 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121