Jon Kropf
@jonkropf.bsky.social
Competitive Calvinball player. Older than DOS. OG alt.* lurker.
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I wrote about the fake account blowup on X this weekend. A genuine post-truth nightmare and proof that these companies have polluted their platforms so thoroughly and traded reality for profit that they've undermined the very idea of what the internet is supposed to be.
That MAGA Account Might Be a Troll From Pakistan
How X blew up its own platform with a new location feature
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I wrote about the fake account blowup on X this weekend. A genuine post-truth nightmare and proof that these companies have polluted their platforms so thoroughly and traded reality for profit that they've undermined the very idea of what the internet is supposed to be.
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🎵 “Join Ice” - @wellesmusic on Colbert
November 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🎵 “Join Ice” - @wellesmusic on Colbert
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(spending 9 billion dollars to make a robot say "i have always loved you") hard times create strong men
November 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
(spending 9 billion dollars to make a robot say "i have always loved you") hard times create strong men
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Shot (literally) / Chaser
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Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say
[www.nytimes.com](http://www.nytimes.com)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pmyqirafcp3jqdhrl7crpq7t/bafkreiht7h7e53wqlzfazgrhgn3hyp66bbm2ufdus55yapmpvpqye66jui@jpeg)
October 19, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Shot (literally) / Chaser
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Zohran Mamdani Refuses To Share Plan For Making Rich Richer
Zohran Mamdani Refuses To Share Plan For Making Rich Richer
NEW YORK—Casting doubt on the mayoral candidate’s ability to effectively carry out the duties of the office, critics assailed New York State Rep. Zohran Mamdani Friday for refusing to share his plan t...
theonion.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Zohran Mamdani Refuses To Share Plan For Making Rich Richer
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OK, marketing idea, it's not a "shutdown," it's a "government rapture."
October 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
OK, marketing idea, it's not a "shutdown," it's a "government rapture."
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National Guard in downtown DC. Keeping ….the Hermes store safe. This is in CityCenter where Stephen Miller used to have a condo.
September 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
National Guard in downtown DC. Keeping ….the Hermes store safe. This is in CityCenter where Stephen Miller used to have a condo.
When will someone have the courage to sponsor the Charlie Kirk gun control bill to ban these types of future tragedies.
September 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
When will someone have the courage to sponsor the Charlie Kirk gun control bill to ban these types of future tragedies.
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Huh an awful lot of rhetoric shifted from Old Testament to New Testament over the past few hours
September 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Huh an awful lot of rhetoric shifted from Old Testament to New Testament over the past few hours
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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
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Dealing with law enforcement can be stressful, so it’s important to know your rights before you’re face-to-face with ICE agents. While there’s never any guarantee that law enforcement officers will follow the law, here’s what they can and can’t legally do to you and what you can legally demand. ⬇️
What Are My Rights During an ICE Raid?
Immigration law can be tricky, but here's what you should know.
www.teenvogue.com
August 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Dealing with law enforcement can be stressful, so it’s important to know your rights before you’re face-to-face with ICE agents. While there’s never any guarantee that law enforcement officers will follow the law, here’s what they can and can’t legally do to you and what you can legally demand. ⬇️
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starting to think we should give "strange women lying in ponds distributing swords" a chance as a basis for our system of government
August 1, 2025 at 12:07 AM
starting to think we should give "strange women lying in ponds distributing swords" a chance as a basis for our system of government
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In the spirit of "snitches get stitches", there's "stupid gets muted".
July 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
In the spirit of "snitches get stitches", there's "stupid gets muted".
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wake up!! it's:
✨Shameless Self Promotion Saturday✨
the most wonderful day where YOU, yes YOU, can get really cool stuff and support an independent artist along the way!
okay, cool, pitch complete. hope it worked.
commissions and subscriptions are also cool things to do.
artbymox.shop
✨Shameless Self Promotion Saturday✨
the most wonderful day where YOU, yes YOU, can get really cool stuff and support an independent artist along the way!
okay, cool, pitch complete. hope it worked.
commissions and subscriptions are also cool things to do.
artbymox.shop
July 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
wake up!! it's:
✨Shameless Self Promotion Saturday✨
the most wonderful day where YOU, yes YOU, can get really cool stuff and support an independent artist along the way!
okay, cool, pitch complete. hope it worked.
commissions and subscriptions are also cool things to do.
artbymox.shop
✨Shameless Self Promotion Saturday✨
the most wonderful day where YOU, yes YOU, can get really cool stuff and support an independent artist along the way!
okay, cool, pitch complete. hope it worked.
commissions and subscriptions are also cool things to do.
artbymox.shop
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ICE just prevented me from entering an immigration detention facility in my district—a clear violation of federal law.
Members of Congress have the right to immediately access these facilities. Listen here 👇
Members of Congress have the right to immediately access these facilities. Listen here 👇
July 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
ICE just prevented me from entering an immigration detention facility in my district—a clear violation of federal law.
Members of Congress have the right to immediately access these facilities. Listen here 👇
Members of Congress have the right to immediately access these facilities. Listen here 👇
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I deleted several posts about a Times story because they violated Times social media standards.
July 4, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I deleted several posts about a Times story because they violated Times social media standards.
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Getting warmed up this morning with my 80 year old mom.
June 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Getting warmed up this morning with my 80 year old mom.
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We've just updated the @wired.com guide to protecting your privacy while attending protests with the latest best practices. @agreenberg.bsky.social and @lhn.bsky.social report: www.wired.com/story/how-to...
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
June 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
We've just updated the @wired.com guide to protecting your privacy while attending protests with the latest best practices. @agreenberg.bsky.social and @lhn.bsky.social report: www.wired.com/story/how-to...
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Dear @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
STOP telling America we are in a Constituional crisis (which we are)
but ACTING like it’s politics as usual.
IF IT’S A GDMF CRISIS, ACT LIKE IT!
We don’t want to see more speeches & interviews. We want to see open rebellion from YOU!!
STOP telling America we are in a Constituional crisis (which we are)
but ACTING like it’s politics as usual.
IF IT’S A GDMF CRISIS, ACT LIKE IT!
We don’t want to see more speeches & interviews. We want to see open rebellion from YOU!!
April 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Dear @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
STOP telling America we are in a Constituional crisis (which we are)
but ACTING like it’s politics as usual.
IF IT’S A GDMF CRISIS, ACT LIKE IT!
We don’t want to see more speeches & interviews. We want to see open rebellion from YOU!!
STOP telling America we are in a Constituional crisis (which we are)
but ACTING like it’s politics as usual.
IF IT’S A GDMF CRISIS, ACT LIKE IT!
We don’t want to see more speeches & interviews. We want to see open rebellion from YOU!!
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Keep scrolling if you’ve already watched a tortoise and a dachshund playing with a soccer ball today ⚽
📽️RudyJanssens
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April 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Keep scrolling if you’ve already watched a tortoise and a dachshund playing with a soccer ball today ⚽
📽️RudyJanssens
📽️RudyJanssens