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Brían O'Byrne
@brianobyrne.me
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IT nerd. Late dx #autistic, #ADHD. Ace. Antifa. Lots of interests in STEM stuff and related law and public policy.
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Alex enjoying a gentle chin-rub.
#caturday
A black cat with green eyes looking up at me while I rub her chin.
October 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Antifa were the ones waving the confederate flag, the "Don't tread on me" emblem and the swastika. Round them all up!
October 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Alex hunting a toy.
#caturday
A black cat with white paws playing with a red and white cat toy.
October 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Alex explores a door she has never seen open before. #caturday
A black cat looking cautiously over the threshold of a patio door.
October 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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OK. AMA.

Let's do this.
Bored? Post this and let your followers ask you anything in the comments.
September 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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#caturday
Here is a recent rescue, Alex, hunting a feather on her cat tree.
A black cat with green eyes tearing a feather with her teeth and paw.
September 27, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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#autistic
Everyone in the past was neurotypical, which is how we got things like this single author eight volume encyclopedia of ferns.
September 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Age verification? I learned programming on a brand new ZX81.
Sinclair ZX81 microcomputer.
August 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Them: Bluesky is a liberal echochamber.
Also them: block me for engaging.
Screen shot of bluesky with a MAGA 'Vets before illegals' meme and a reply pointing out ICE are detaining vets. Bluesky screenshot with MAGA 'Guns don't kill people' meme and a reply suggesting that we should make sure gun owners are sane, responsible, and law abiding.
July 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Good Jesus fscking H. Christ. Just fuck all the way off with that nonsense. The sexism, misogyny, ablism; all of it. Just take the whole ugly lot with you on a long walk off a short pier.
Dr Who: You're just Mr. Thickkety Thick-Thick from Ticktown, Thickania! ... and so's your dad!
July 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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There are times I'm really proud of my city and country. This is at local government offices where I live.
Irish national flag and transgender flag flying outside local government offices in Dublin.
April 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Tilda Swinton.
Screenshot from the movie Constantine with Tilda Swinton in the role of archangel Gabriel.
April 23, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Is he suggesting that adding tariffs to Fentanyl will impact the illegal drug trade?
Surely that is too dumb even for the Donald?!?
Truth Social message from Donald Trump indicating that he wants to tariff Fentanyl in order to make it more costly to distribute and buy.
April 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Misinformation.
At this time neither Ireland nor Canada have issued warnings to citizens on travel to the US.
Screenshot of the Irish department of foreign affairs website showing only normal precautions are recommended for travel to the USA. Valid 28th March 2025.
March 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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No.
Screenshot from the Irish department of foreign affairs website, current on 28th April 2025, showing only normal precautions are required for travel to the USA.
March 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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New bling arrived this morning thanks to the good people at @peculiarityshop.bsky.social . I love it and am looking forward to showing it off.
March 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM