Andy
@aburns.bsky.social
MN based, Threat Detection @ Fortune 100, aspiring amateur.
Northern lights coming in well!
November 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Northern lights coming in well!
In my mail today, November 1st.
November 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
In my mail today, November 1st.
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"the white nationalists are back at it and this time there are more of them" might as well be the motto of the 21st century
September 14, 2025 at 4:09 AM
"the white nationalists are back at it and this time there are more of them" might as well be the motto of the 21st century
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Just thinking about how the right made up an entirely fictional left wing character that resulted in so many bomb threats and the like and nobody will face consequences. But people on the left who accurately clocked the victim’s life work lost jobs.
September 13, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Just thinking about how the right made up an entirely fictional left wing character that resulted in so many bomb threats and the like and nobody will face consequences. But people on the left who accurately clocked the victim’s life work lost jobs.
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On July 1, I flew above every mine, pit, dump, tailings basin and town on the Iron Range. A lifelong Ranger, I’d seen it all before. But not like this. What I saw there inspired my favorite column in a long time, linked later in this thread. Here are some highlights. 1/10
July 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
On July 1, I flew above every mine, pit, dump, tailings basin and town on the Iron Range. A lifelong Ranger, I’d seen it all before. But not like this. What I saw there inspired my favorite column in a long time, linked later in this thread. Here are some highlights. 1/10
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All of Minneapolis Bluesky right now like
June 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
All of Minneapolis Bluesky right now like
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ICE is also the fault of a complicit press.
How, where and who did ICE recruit? Why isn't every newspaper in the country devoting themselves to finding out who is in this brand new secret police force that now terrorizes America?
It's the definition of newsworthy. The answer is: they're afraid.
How, where and who did ICE recruit? Why isn't every newspaper in the country devoting themselves to finding out who is in this brand new secret police force that now terrorizes America?
It's the definition of newsworthy. The answer is: they're afraid.
June 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
ICE is also the fault of a complicit press.
How, where and who did ICE recruit? Why isn't every newspaper in the country devoting themselves to finding out who is in this brand new secret police force that now terrorizes America?
It's the definition of newsworthy. The answer is: they're afraid.
How, where and who did ICE recruit? Why isn't every newspaper in the country devoting themselves to finding out who is in this brand new secret police force that now terrorizes America?
It's the definition of newsworthy. The answer is: they're afraid.
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the future of the democratic party is this old guy who sucks
June 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
the future of the democratic party is this old guy who sucks
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This is a vital message: one of the larger reasons BlueSky is refreshingly free of alt-right shitlords is because in the early days we made a gentleperson’s agreement to starve these fuckos out and it worked. No likes, no quotes, no engagement. They got bored and left. Please keep the Old Ways.
June 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
This is a vital message: one of the larger reasons BlueSky is refreshingly free of alt-right shitlords is because in the early days we made a gentleperson’s agreement to starve these fuckos out and it worked. No likes, no quotes, no engagement. They got bored and left. Please keep the Old Ways.
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Whether it’s Joe Biden sending hurricane relief funds to rebuild red states or Donald Trump sending Marines and masked federal agents to terrorize blue states, both presidents have reached beyond their political bases.
June 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Whether it’s Joe Biden sending hurricane relief funds to rebuild red states or Donald Trump sending Marines and masked federal agents to terrorize blue states, both presidents have reached beyond their political bases.
About 30 law enforcement vehicles screamed past the 35W & 494 intersection west bound… giving me a bit more apprehension.
June 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
About 30 law enforcement vehicles screamed past the 35W & 494 intersection west bound… giving me a bit more apprehension.
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A Democratic legislator was assassinated; right-wing influencers coughed out disinformation minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/14/a...
A Democratic legislator was assassinated; right-wing influencers coughed out disinformation • Minnesota Reformer
Right-wing influencers marred Hortman’s death and smeared Walz on a pile of lies.
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June 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
A Democratic legislator was assassinated; right-wing influencers coughed out disinformation minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/14/a...
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One of the finest bits of advice I've ever heard for organizing & life in general; When you can't remove the pain or the fear, focus on removing the 'alone'.
I've also learned that this is a habit you must actively push yourself into. No better time to build that habit than today.
I've also learned that this is a habit you must actively push yourself into. No better time to build that habit than today.
June 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
One of the finest bits of advice I've ever heard for organizing & life in general; When you can't remove the pain or the fear, focus on removing the 'alone'.
I've also learned that this is a habit you must actively push yourself into. No better time to build that habit than today.
I've also learned that this is a habit you must actively push yourself into. No better time to build that habit than today.
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[non-Minnesotans, before you re-post the thing about the splits in the House and Senate: the legislature is not in session (literally just adjourned in the last week) and won't be back in session until next year]
June 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
[non-Minnesotans, before you re-post the thing about the splits in the House and Senate: the legislature is not in session (literally just adjourned in the last week) and won't be back in session until next year]
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May 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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It's our biggest sale/raffle ever. Deal ends June!
Help Racket Get to 5K Members, Win Fabulous Prizes - Racket
It's our biggest sale/raffle ever. Deal ends June!
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May 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
It's our biggest sale/raffle ever. Deal ends June!
I’m super proud to be a subscriber, and I think people should support local/independent media.
It's our biggest sale/raffle ever. Deal ends June!
Help Racket Get to 5K Members, Win Fabulous Prizes - Racket
It's our biggest sale/raffle ever. Deal ends June!
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May 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I’m super proud to be a subscriber, and I think people should support local/independent media.
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Wow: after 15 years, YouTube has taken down the original 'Rick Roll' video due to a "licensing issue," likely due to the acquisition of Astley's record lable.
The metadata remains, but if you click through it goes to 'video not found':
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4...
The metadata remains, but if you click through it goes to 'video not found':
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4...
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Rick Astley
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May 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Wow: after 15 years, YouTube has taken down the original 'Rick Roll' video due to a "licensing issue," likely due to the acquisition of Astley's record lable.
The metadata remains, but if you click through it goes to 'video not found':
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4...
The metadata remains, but if you click through it goes to 'video not found':
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4...
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Today's thread is about something I'm rather experienced with...
How to Get Fired With Both Grace and Aplomb
How to Get Fired With Both Grace and Aplomb
May 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Today's thread is about something I'm rather experienced with...
How to Get Fired With Both Grace and Aplomb
How to Get Fired With Both Grace and Aplomb
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As a constituent, I feel like the lack of any action from the legislative branch is a continual signal to the executive branch that they have and can exercise unchecked powers.
But I guess you and I will both just express our displeasure on social media and watch the government be dismantled.
But I guess you and I will both just express our displeasure on social media and watch the government be dismantled.
May 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
As a constituent, I feel like the lack of any action from the legislative branch is a continual signal to the executive branch that they have and can exercise unchecked powers.
But I guess you and I will both just express our displeasure on social media and watch the government be dismantled.
But I guess you and I will both just express our displeasure on social media and watch the government be dismantled.
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This is why local media is so important
Think the new Pope from Chicago has ever gotten drunk off Malört? From the archives...
Malört Comes to Minnesota - Racket
Jeppson's Malört is divisive—you love it or ya hate it, or, I suppose, you drink it for the novelty when you're in Chicago.
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May 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
This is why local media is so important