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Kevin A. Mitchell
@kamitchell.bsky.social
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Bisexual/pansexual 🌈 computer programmer, nature lover, gamer. Old school "netizen" going back to bulletin-board systems in 1984. Liberal-progressive. Animist/Buddhist. Antifascist. Antiracist. Student of Japanese language and culture.
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All that remains is for the monolith to show up. I wonder what Trump's evolved form is going to be.
An aging man lies in a glowing neoclassical bedroom, reaching toward a towering black monolith that’s appeared in the center of the room. The space looks like Versailles filtered through a sci-fi fever dream—gleaming floor, gold accents, too perfect to touch. It could be the Lincoln Bathroom after a Trump renovation, waiting for the monolith to evolve it to its final form: pure marble and gold.
October 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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I’ve heard this wasn’t on anybody’s bingo card…
A still from Monty Python’s Flying Circus shows three men in red cardinal robes bursting dramatically into a room—wide-brimmed hats, stern faces, and pure chaos energy. The text over the image reads: “NOBODY EXPECTS THE EAST WING DEMOLITION.” It parodies the famous “Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!” sketch, reimagining the trio as the Trump administration storming into the White House with plans to bulldoze the East Wing to make space for a gilded ballroom. The absurdity leans hard into political farce—equal parts holy zeal and contractor incompetence, as if divine architecture mandates are now being issued by reality TV decree.
October 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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What I got for my last rounds of donations to Democrats was ineffective action, support for an aging patriarchy and a never ending deluge of text spam.

Stop the spam, and give me something to support.

The money I spent on this sad, dried out double cheeseburger was a better value.
A McDonald’s double cheeseburger sits abandoned on its waxy wrapper, half-eaten and half-hearted. The bun, once soft, has gone stiff and papery at the edges. The cheese lies cold and rigid, peeled partly from the patty like it gave up holding on. A smear of ketchup clings to the bite mark—drying into a dull red crust beside a sliver of pickle that never quite made it into the next bite. The meat looks weary, gray-brown instead of grilled, as if it’s seen too many heat lamps and not enough care. The fluorescent light above catches on the metallic table, reflecting a faint neon glow that only makes the scene sadder. Five dollars traded for this small, tired disappointment—wrapped in crinkled paper and the echo of what used to count as comfort food.
October 21, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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AMPHIFA at #NoKings Oak Park, IL. The mood here is really upbeat. People are cheering and cars are honking back, everything is peaceful. People brought their small children and their dogs. This is America!
Person in a large inflatable pink axolotl costume at a NoKings protest in Oak Park, IL. The costume has big cartoon eyes and frilly pink gills. They hold a yellow sign that reads “AMPHIFA – Amphibians Against Fascism.” People and trees are visible in the background on a cloudy day.
October 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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There are #nokings in Oak Park, IL.
People gather at a protest in a park with fall trees in the background. In the foreground, two people in inflatable unicorn costumes hold a glittery sign that reads “CHINGA TU MAGA.” Other demonstrators hold various signs, including anti-Trump and political messages. A child poses near the unicorns.
October 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Having used one, I can’t get it out of my head whenever he uses that number. This was a mini computer from 1977.
A large beige computer cabinet from the late 1970s, identified as a Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) VAX 11/780. The unit is tall, rectangular, and industrial-looking, standing on a wooden pallet. The front has two large metal doors with rectangular ventilation slots and small locks. Brown packing tape has been applied horizontally across the doors, leaving visible residue. At the top, a blue strip with the DEC logo and white text reads “VAX 11/780.” To the right are several small indicator lights and switches. A museum inventory number “X667962” is displayed on a placard at the bottom front. The cabinet’s overall look is utilitarian, with signs of age and wear.
August 31, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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Trump wants Canada to be the 51st state. Since he always has it backwards, the conclusion is obvious: Canada must invade America and liberate the people who live here. Of course, nothing says they have to liberate all of America…
A satirical map of North America split into two regions after the 2004 U.S. election. Canada and Democratic-leaning states are labeled “United States of Canada” in pink, while Republican-leaning states are labeled “Jesusland” in green.
August 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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It turns out that ChatGPT does have guard rails, anyway.
Screenshot of a ChatGPT conversation. At the top is the user’s message (in a light-gray chat bubble) quoting an Associated Press summary: “ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate…” Below is the assistant’s reply (in a white bubble) structured as a numbered list explaining what it would do if it knew the user was a minor and made such requests: Refuse outright to provide harmful instructions (e.g., on substance abuse, hiding an eating disorder, writing a suicide note). Switch to a self-harm safe completion with empathy and crisis-line resources if suicidal thoughts are expressed. Encourage seeking help from a trusted adult or professional. Offer healthier coping strategies (mindfulness, journaling, peer support; resources like NEDA). Maintain a protective stance because the user is a minor, refusing any content that risks their well-being. At the bottom is a concise summary: “In short, I would not comply with any instructions that could harm you. Instead, I’d refuse or safe-complete, express empathy, and guide you toward people and resources that can help you through whatever you’re facing.”
August 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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I may be having an opinion today
“A man with gray hair, a beard, and glasses is taking a selfie while wearing a black T-shirt with bold, colorful text promoting progressive values. The shirt reads: ‘In our America: No human is illegal. Women are in charge of their own bodies. Science is real. Diversity is celebrated. Black lives matter. Disabilities are respected. Kindness is everything. Hate has no home here. Love is love.’ The text is in various colors and fonts, with the word ‘AMERICA’ styled with stars and stripes.”
July 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Freshly-made maple bacon mini-donuts
A brown, rectangular, compostable tray is held in one hand and filled with a generous serving of freshly-fried mini donuts. Each donut is golden-brown, plump, and round, with a slightly crispy exterior indicating they were just taken out of the fryer. The donuts are lavishly topped with a thick drizzle of glossy maple syrup, giving them a rich, amber sheen. Scattered abundantly over the syrup is a crumbled layer of crispy, cooked bacon pieces, ranging in color from golden to dark reddish-brown, adding a savory and smoky contrast to the sweet base. A black plastic fork is vertically stuck into the middle of the dish, ready for use. The background shows a patch of green grass and a person's legs, suggesting the setting is an outdoor fair or food festival. The image captures a perfect blend of indulgent comfort food textures and flavors—crispy, chewy, sweet, and salty.
June 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Just Some Stuff: Tasty maple bacon covered just-fried mini donuts, from a street festival.
A brown, rectangular, compostable tray is held in one hand and filled with a generous serving of freshly-fried mini donuts. Each donut is golden-brown, plump, and round, with a slightly crispy exterior indicating they were just taken out of the fryer. The donuts are lavishly topped with a thick drizzle of glossy maple syrup, giving them a rich, amber sheen. Scattered abundantly over the syrup is a crumbled layer of crispy, cooked bacon pieces, ranging in color from golden to dark reddish-brown, adding a savory and smoky contrast to the sweet base. A black plastic fork is vertically stuck into the middle of the dish, ready for use. The background shows a patch of green grass and a person's legs, suggesting the setting is an outdoor fair or food festival. The image captures a perfect blend of indulgent comfort food textures and flavors—crispy, chewy, sweet, and salty.
June 22, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Meanwhile on the National Weather Service, tomorrow is Juneteenth.
A weather forecast chart titled “Detailed Forecast” provides weather conditions from this afternoon through Friday. • This Afternoon: Thunderstorms after 2pm with heavy rain possible. Temps fall to 70°F by 5pm. Winds from southwest shifting to northeast, gusts up to 15 mph. 100% chance of rain, with 0.5 to 0.75 inches expected. • Tonight: Thunderstorms before 1am, then showers. Low around 64°F. Winds from west-northwest at 10 mph, gusts up to 20 mph. 80% chance of rain, with 0.1 to 0.25 inches, more in storms. • Juneteenth: 20% chance of showers before 1pm, then mostly sunny. High near 82°F. Winds from west-northwest at 5–10 mph, gusts up to 15 mph. • Thursday Night: Mostly clear, low around 66°F. Southwest winds around 5 mph, gusts up to 10 mph. • Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 86°F. South-southwest winds 5–15 mph, gusts up to 20 mph.
June 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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I’m here in Oak Park, IL. #nokings
A man wearing sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat takes a selfie at a public gathering or protest held in a grassy park area. A crowd of people is visible in the background holding signs and American flags. Prominently featured in the foreground is the man’s black T-shirt, which displays a colorful, progressive message. Shirt Text: IN OUR AMERICA NO HUMAN IS ILLEGAL Women are in charge OF THEIR OWN BODIES SCIENCE IS REAL DIVERSITY IS CELEBRATED BLACK LIVES MATTER Disabilities are respected KINDNESS IS EVERYTHING HATE HAS NO HOME LOVE IS LOVE.
June 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Help, Mr. Wizard! I don't want to live in the downfall of American democracy any more!
A colorful cartoon still of Mr. Wizard and Tooter Turtle: Mr. Wizard is a tall green lizard wearing pince-nez glasses, a flowing blue robe, and a tall purple wizard’s hat covered in stars; he points a wand topped with a glowing pink star at Tooter Turtle, who is a small, wide-eyed turtle clutching his bright orange-and-yellow striped shell. Pink sparkles swirl around Tooter as Mr. Wizard whisks him off on one of his magical “destinies,” a setup for Tooter’s inevitable cry, “Help me, Mr. Wizard! I don’t want to be…any more!” and the familiar rescue chant, “Drizzle, drazzle, druzzle, drome, time for this one to come home.”
June 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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"It's only a flesh wound."
A scene from the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail showing the Black Knight, with both arms cut off and blood spurting from the stumps, standing defiantly and saying, “IT’S ONLY A FLESH WOUND!” King Arthur stands in the background looking at him in disbelief.
April 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Had some fun having Grok psychoanalyze this.
A social psychology analysis begins with a user question: “What developmental stage or emotional age does this action correspond to?” The researcher introduces an analysis of Elon Musk’s behavior—specifically, posting an image of himself with a “Dogefather” badge on X (formerly Twitter). The analysis will use Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development theory and emotional maturity frameworks to understand this behavior. Literal Text: What developmental stage or emotional age does this action correspond to. As a social psychology researcher, I’ll analyze Elon Musk’s action of posting an image of himself holding a “Dogefather” badge for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on X, and map this behavior to a developmental stage or emotional age. This analysis will draw on Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development, as well as insights from developmental psychology and emotional maturity frameworks, while considering Musk’s public persona and the context of his action on April 29, 2025. 1. Framing the Action Through Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development Erikson’s theory, detailed in the web results (Web ID: 0 and Web ID: 2), outlines eight stages of psychosocial development, each characterized by a central conflict that shapes an individual’s emotional and social growth. Musk’s action—posting a playful yet authoritative image of himself with a badge—can be analyzed through these stages to… A section titled “4. Conclusion: Developmental Stage and Emotional Age” states that Musk’s behavior aligns with an emotional age of 3–12 years. It straddles Erikson’s Initiative vs. Guilt (ages 3–6) and Industry vs. Inferiority (ages 6–12) stages. Two bullet points elaborate: the playful role-playing (e.g., “Dogefather”) aligns with preschool imaginative behaviors, while the desire for recognition from badge display reflects a school-aged child’s need for external approval and competence validation. Literal Text: 4. Conclusion: Developmental Stage and Emotional Age Musk’s action most closely corresponds to an emotional age of 3–12 years, straddling the Initiative vs. Guilt (ages 3–6) and Industry vs. Inferiority (ages 6–12) stages of Erikson’s psychosocial development: • The playful, role-playing nature of the post (“The Dogefather,” knock-knock joke) reflects the initiative and imagination of a preschooler (Stage 3), where symbolic actions and humor are used to assert control and explore identity. • The need for recognition and validation through publicly displaying the badge aligns with the industry-driven behavior of a school-aged child (Stage 4), where competence and external approval are central concerns. A paragraph contrasts Musk’s chronological age (53) and appropriate Eriksonian stage (Generativity vs. Stagnation) with his emotional behavior. It suggests his humor and self-aggrandizing presentation lack the maturity expected at this stage. Instead of addressing DOGE’s serious aspects, Musk’s behavior implies an emotional age stuck in earlier stages. The analysis concludes by discussing the complexity of emotional development in public figures, noting misalignment between emotional and chronological age due to audience roles and personal identity. Literal Text: While Musk’s chronological age (53) and his generative work with DOGE place him in the Generativity vs. Stagnation stage (Stage 7), his emotional presentation lacks the maturity expected of this stage. A more emotionally mature approach might involve a serious discussion of DOGE’s goals, acknowledgment of its challenges (e.g., legal scrutiny, transparency issues), and a focus on collective impact rather than personal branding. Instead, Musk’s reliance on humor and self-aggrandizement suggests an emotional age that hasn’t fully progressed beyond the need for play and recognition, despite his capacity for generative contributions. This analysis highlights the complexity of emotional development in public figures, where societal roles, audience expectations, and personal identity intersect to shape behavior in ways that may not align with chronological age.
April 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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I mean, they couldn't POSSIBLY be trying to bring us to a theocracy.
A meme shows a group of men in suits kneeling and bowing their heads on the floor of a government chamber, possibly the U.S. House of Representatives, with blue carpet and ornate gold designs. Above the image, large white text with a black outline reads: "DEAR LORD PLEASE HELP ME." Below the image, more large white text reads: "I LOST MY CONTACT LENS." The men appear solemn, but the caption humorously suggests they are searching for a missing contact lens rather than engaged in prayer or a serious moment.
April 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Let me be clear:

Fucking
Loser
Of
The
United
States

FLOTUS! Historic 100 days: Nobody has fucked the United States over so far and so quickly as FLOTUS has.
A screenshot appears to show a social media post from an account labeled "Donald J. Trump" with a verified badge. The profile picture features an American flag painted over a face. The post timestamp reads "13h" ago. Next to the post is the U.S. presidential seal. Below the screenshot, in large bold white text on a black background, it reads: "ANYBODY THAT CALLS ME FLOTUS (FUCKING LOSER OF THE UNITED STATES) WILL BE SORRY."
April 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Trump did not have a mandate. Indifference won. Source: www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeau...
Alt text: Infographic titled “U.S. Presidential Election Results” showing the most common vote outcomes for each election from 1976 to 2024, ranked by percentage of eligible voters. Bars are color-coded: blue for Democrats, red for Republicans, green for third-party candidates, and yellow-orange for “Did Not Vote.” Each year lists the top three responses by eligible voter percentage, sometimes including who won and whether they achieved a trifecta (control of presidency, Senate, and House, marked by three stars). Notable highlights: - In every election year shown, “Did Not Vote” is either the most or second-most common result, with 2020 (Biden) and 2008 (Obama) being rare exceptions where a candidate surpassed it. - 2024 shows 36.37% didn’t vote, 31.97% voted for Trump (with trifecta), and 31.03% for Harris. - 2016 had 43% nonvoters, higher than Clinton (29%) or Trump (28%). - 2000 and 1980 had the highest “Did Not Vote” rates (48%-49%). - The chart underscores low voter turnout and consistent dominance of non-voting behavior. Sources: Federal Election Commission, University of Florida Election Lab. A note clarifies that “Did Not Vote” excludes certain disqualified populations and includes only eligible individuals.
April 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Via Facebook, but by @pizzacakecomic.bsky.social (found you here, and like your work, and you are SO followed)
A comic by @pizzacakecomic in four panels: Panel 1: Two men are in a yellow boat on the water. The man on the left has brown hair and a red shirt and shouts "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" The one on the right is wearing a white tee shirt and light brown hair, and is firing a gun into the floor of the boat. "Sinking your *libtard* boat". Panel 2: A fountain of water arises from the boat's bottom. "We're BOTH on the boat, you _idiot!_" "Lol, you're so triggered right now." Panel 3: Medium shot on white-t-shirt man, who has pouty lips and angry eyebrows. "Go cry about it! You have Boat Derangement Syndrome. It's just a jok-" Panel 4: Water. White-t-shirt-man's forehead and hair are above the water line, and there are air bubbles popping on the surface. Lower margin: @pizzacakecomic patreon.com/pizzacakecomic
April 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Entitled rich guy tries to control others' behaviors. Film at 11.
A screenshot from the social media platform Bluesky shows a post by Matt R with the caption "LOL," sharing a profile of Steven Ridder. Ridder's bio boasts about 20+ years in tech, founding a startup, retiring young, sailing the world to avoid Trump's administration, and currently being in French Polynesia. He describes himself as a Harvard-educated economist, husband, and father. Comments mock him for seeming entitled—calling him a "loser" and pointing out that having "founder" in his bio disqualifies him from complaining. Another commenter angrily calls him out for expecting a journalist to work for free while he sails the world. Ridder responds defensively, claiming he was just asking the journalist to stop spamming. The tone of the thread reflects strong backlash against Ridder’s privileged and out-of-touch attitude.
March 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Also, Elon Musk can arrange his addled thoughts before getting on the podcast. It sounds more like he's trying to make up or put a spin on facts to fit his views, his end goals. (Also, this meme applies to Trump, Vance, and MAGA as well...)
An image macro featuring the Fourth Doctor, played by Tom Baker from Doctor Who, wearing his iconic long multicolored scarf and brown coat. He has curly brown hair and a surprised yet thoughtful expression, pointing one finger towards himself. The image includes white, bold, capitalized text at the top and bottom, reading: "THE VERY POWERFUL AND THE VERY STUPID HAVE ONE THING IN COMMON THEY DON’T ALTER THEIR VIEWS TO FIT THE FACTS. THEY ALTER THE FACTS TO FIT THEIR VIEWS." The background is a neutral brown tone. The meme conveys a commentary on cognitive bias and manipulation of truth.
March 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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starlinkinsider.com/starlink-bad... FAA doesn't really need good connectivity when it rains, right? Is connectivity mission critical?
The image is a screenshot of an "OUTAGES" log showing internet connectivity issues over the past 12 hours. The log is categorized into outages lasting 0.1 seconds or longer, with filters for 0.1s+, 2s+, and 5s+ at the top. The text explains that these outages may only be noticeable during online gaming or video calls. The log lists timestamps and the type of issue, along with the duration of each outage: 6:36 PM – Network Issue (0.4s) 6:24 PM – Obstructed (0.4s) 6:17 PM – Network Issue (0.8s) 6:11 PM – Obstructed (1s) 6:11 PM – Network Issue (0.8s) 5:31 PM – Network Issue (0.7s) 5:31 PM – Obstructed (0.7s) 5:26 PM – Obstructed (0.3s) 5:24 PM – Obstructed (0.3s) Each entry is marked with a red or gray dot, likely indicating the severity or type of outage.
February 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Yes, they did. Google's policy (and I'm sure other mapmakers use this too) is to display the official name of a location depending on where you're looking from.

The US Geographic Names Information System changed it, so here we are.

Stop expecting Google to do your activism for you.
Please make an alt text for this. ChatGPT said: A screenshot of a USGS (United States Geological Survey) webpage displays a search query for "Gulf of Mexico." A notification banner at the top states that "Per Secretarial Order 3423, the Gulf of Mexico has been renamed to the Gulf of America," and the map interface is in the process of updating to reflect this change. The search results panel on the left lists three geographic features: "Great Gulf" (a valley in Coos County, New Hampshire), "Gulf of America" (a sea in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana), and "Gulf of Mexico Brook" (a stream in Ulster County, New York). The background of the image shows a digital map of the United States with labeled rivers and lakes. The webpage has a blue and white color scheme, with navigation links on the left sidebar for "Useful Links" and "Help."
February 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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You know you've sold out when you can't stand the replies you're going to get. Looking at the #ADL here, they probably won't be on Bluesky because they wouldn't be able to take the heat. People are expecting you to stand up to this.
A screenshot of two social media posts discussing a controversial gesture by Elon Musk: The first post is from the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) with a blue checkmark, timestamped at 4:52 PM on January 20, 2025, with 8.7M views. It states: "This is a delicate moment. It’s a new day and yet so many are on edge. Our politics are inflamed, and social media only adds to the anxiety. It seems that @elonmusk made an awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm, not a Nazi salute, but again, we appreciate that people are on edge. In this moment, all sides should give one another a bit of grace, perhaps even the benefit of the doubt, and take a breath. This is a new beginning. Let’s hope for healing and work toward unity in the months and years ahead." Metrics: 8 likes, 8K retweets, and 8.2K bookmarks. In the middle of the post is a highlighted section with the text: "Who can reply? Accounts @ADL follows or mentioned can reply." The second post is by Dean Obeidallah (verified, with a blue checkmark), timestamped 2 hours ago. It says: "Wow: The Neo Nazis saw Musk's one armed salute for exactly what it is:" Below the text is a screenshot of a Rolling Stone article with the headline: "Right-Wing Extremists Are Abuzz Over Musk’s Straight-Arm Salute." The subheading quotes, “Incredible things are happening already lmao,” wrote Gab founder and Hitlerbot innovator Andrew Torba. The article is by Tim Dickinson, dated January 20, 2025. The article includes a photo of Elon Musk in a suit onstage, mid-motion with a straight-arm gesture. The backdrop features a blue stage with stars. The overall context critiques Musk's gesture and its reception by far-right groups.
January 21, 2025 at 1:56 AM