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Joshua Merrill
@joshuamerrill.bsky.social
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Graphic Designer and photographer. 3D nerd using Blender and Plasticity. Science enthusiast, atheist, learning to heal from trauma.
Resisting the fascist Nazi regime of Trumpism
#Antifa #LGBTQ+ #Resistance #woke #UseYourVoice #FuckMAGA
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No Ai. Just good old-fashioned Blender 5.0. #Blender #blender3D #cycles #noAIart
November 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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History provides a roadmap of warning signs. The term "fascism" is not a casual insult; it's a specific political ideology with a recognizable pattern of behavior.
#WarningSigns #ProtectDemocracy #SaveDemocracy #History #NeverAgain #Authoritarianism #Politics #CivicEducation #KnowYourHistory #Vote
July 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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One of the most powerful tools in politics is a short memory. For decades, we've heard the same talking points about "fiscal responsibility," but do the facts back it up?
Welcome to The Long Memory Project, a new series dedicated to fighting political amnesia with data and context.
#CriticalThinking
July 26, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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It's easy to feel cynical about politics right now. To feel like all options are flawed and nothing makes a difference. But that feeling—that apathy—is the most dangerous political force in our country. #ProtectDemocracy #SaveDemocracy #CivicEngagement #Progress #PoliticalDiscourse #Vote #Democracy
A graphic from "The Democracy Divide" campaign. It contrasts two mindsets: "The Pragmatic Builder," who believes progress is possible despite flaws, and "The Grievance Purist," who believes the system is universally corrupt. The graphic concludes that recognizing the difference between these two mindsets is critical to saving democracy. A graphic from "The Democracy Divide" campaign showing two trajectories. "The Builder's Trajectory" is a slow, difficult, uphill climb leading to incremental progress. "The Purist's Trajectory" is a steep, downhill slide leading to decay and collapse. The graphic concludes that apathy is a vote for the downhill slide. A graphic from "The Democracy Divide" campaign. It contrasts "The Comfort of Cynicism" (it feels smart, requires nothing, protects you) with "The Burden of Hope" (it feels vulnerable, demands everything, guarantees disappointment). The graphic concludes that hope is the necessary choice for creating a better world. A graphic from "The Democracy Divide" campaign. It states that perfection is not on the ballot and the real choice is between a flawed group trying to move forward and a destructive force. It warns that apathy is a weapon used against you and ends with a call to action: "CHOOSE PROGRESS. CHOOSE DEMOCRACY. VOTE FOR THE BUILDERS."
July 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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#PoliticalSatire #Empathy #WarningSigns #Sarcasm #SocialJustice #PoliticalHumor #CriticalThinking #NotTheOnion #Vote
A satirical graphic designed to look like a vintage, red-and-black public service announcement with a black background. At the top, a large, red "WARNING" sign with an anarchy symbol sits to the right of the headline, which reads: "Is Your Child a Far-Left Extremist?" The subheadline says, "Look for these Telltale Signs!" Below is a list of bullet points: Expresses sympathy for poor and working people. Expresses concern over the treatment of marginalized groups. Expresses concerns with fascism and the current political climate. Accepting of all sexualities, religions, genders, races, etc. Wishes for a world where all people are treated equally. Takes an interest in history and philosophy. Talks about solving various injustices in society. The footer at the bottom has a punchline in red, capital letters: "If you see these signs, your child may be developing... Empathy." Below that, in smaller text, it says, "This message is a satire of bad-faith political arguments."
July 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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How MAGA Turned Faith Into a Weapon Against Reality
The antidote?
Question leaders who claim divine authority.
Resist anyone who equates dissent with sin.
‘A country that fears truth is a dictatorship wearing a cross.’
#mindvirusalert #resistthecult #faithoverfascism
July 13, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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#PoliticalHumor #Satire #NotTheOnion #PoliticalSatire #DarkHumor #ReadTheFinePrint #BuyersRemorse #ThisIsNotWhatIVotedFor #Consequences #NoRefunds #ProductWarning #Trump #Trump47 #MAGA #Politics #Democracy #Vote #CharacterMatters
A satirical graphic designed to look like an official document, titled "Product Performance Bulletin" regarding "Model: TRUMP-47 Administration." The text states that some users are reporting the product is not performing as expected, quoting them as saying, "This is not what I voted for." It then lists "Pre-existing features & known issues," including: 34 felony convictions, adjudicated sexual abuse liability, multiple bankruptcies, over 30,000 false statements, a "Stop the Steal" protocol, and a general history of chaos and failure. The "Assessment" section concludes that the administration is "functioning exactly as designed," and that the reported "shit show" is not a bug but a core feature. The footer reads: "No refunds will be issued for buyer's remorse. Your subscription to the consequences has been confirmed."
July 13, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Been saying this since his first term 🙌
June 17, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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March 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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February 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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I took a drive over the hill to Half Moon Bay- this was the sun set that I had to stop for.
Sun setting over the hills looking towards Half Moon Bay.
January 19, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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Here is a little artwork I was working on using Blender and Geometry Nodes:
November 17, 2024 at 10:40 PM
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Let’s all do our part to make sure his efforts fail.
Block this guy:

bsky.app/profile/piri...
November 17, 2024 at 8:24 PM