Rip Rybnikar
@rcrybnikar.bsky.social
Infolaborer. Father. Husband. Helper. Family historian. Right-handed Leftist. Agnostic atheist. Non-tribal. Family suicide survivor. Sober date:1992.03.20.
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Stirring words from a guy who complains so much he somehow spent a week complaining about Kristen Stewart.
November 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Stirring words from a guy who complains so much he somehow spent a week complaining about Kristen Stewart.
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Should be a huge news story. Again, why is Maxwell getting special treatment? Why is she in a minimum security camp? How come Trump didnt rule out a pardon?
Where are the Epstein Files?
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Where are the Epstein Files?
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell plans to seek commutation from Trump, whistleblower says
The whistleblower came forward with the information to Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee.
www.nbcnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Should be a huge news story. Again, why is Maxwell getting special treatment? Why is she in a minimum security camp? How come Trump didnt rule out a pardon?
Where are the Epstein Files?
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Where are the Epstein Files?
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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Read every word & share with everyone you know. This is real life here in Chicago. Americans need to know this grotesque reality & stand with us.
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Read every word & share with everyone you know. This is real life here in Chicago. Americans need to know this grotesque reality & stand with us.
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Republicans are dumb as rocks and racist as Bull Connor.
November 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Republicans are dumb as rocks and racist as Bull Connor.
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As we waited in line
the man next to me said
he didn’t really follow the news
as he found doing so
“was bad for my mental health,”
but the sight of my mask
compelled him to ask
if there was something
he needed to know
and so I replied: “this virus
is bad for your mental health.”
the man next to me said
he didn’t really follow the news
as he found doing so
“was bad for my mental health,”
but the sight of my mask
compelled him to ask
if there was something
he needed to know
and so I replied: “this virus
is bad for your mental health.”
October 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
As we waited in line
the man next to me said
he didn’t really follow the news
as he found doing so
“was bad for my mental health,”
but the sight of my mask
compelled him to ask
if there was something
he needed to know
and so I replied: “this virus
is bad for your mental health.”
the man next to me said
he didn’t really follow the news
as he found doing so
“was bad for my mental health,”
but the sight of my mask
compelled him to ask
if there was something
he needed to know
and so I replied: “this virus
is bad for your mental health.”
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Google’s letter to Jim Jordan said Biden pressured them to moderate, but they acted independently.
Jordan’s reaction? Cry “censorship” & claim victory.
Except there’s receipts showing Jordan knew this was BS all along…
Breaking down the censorship hoax ⬇️
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/spee...
Jordan’s reaction? Cry “censorship” & claim victory.
Except there’s receipts showing Jordan knew this was BS all along…
Breaking down the censorship hoax ⬇️
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/spee...
October 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Google’s letter to Jim Jordan said Biden pressured them to moderate, but they acted independently.
Jordan’s reaction? Cry “censorship” & claim victory.
Except there’s receipts showing Jordan knew this was BS all along…
Breaking down the censorship hoax ⬇️
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/spee...
Jordan’s reaction? Cry “censorship” & claim victory.
Except there’s receipts showing Jordan knew this was BS all along…
Breaking down the censorship hoax ⬇️
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/spee...
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Trump admin military contractor accused of taking money directly from Chinese investors
www.alternet.org
Trump admin military contractor accused of taking money directly from Chinese investors
twp.ai
October 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Trump admin military contractor accused of taking money directly from Chinese investors
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We are absolutely cooked.
September 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We are absolutely cooked.
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Here is the famous speech by former AG Robert Jackson in which he explains why prosecutors must target crimes, not people. Comey indictment feels like the opposite.
www.justice.gov/sites/defaul...
www.justice.gov/sites/defaul...
www.justice.gov
September 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Here is the famous speech by former AG Robert Jackson in which he explains why prosecutors must target crimes, not people. Comey indictment feels like the opposite.
www.justice.gov/sites/defaul...
www.justice.gov/sites/defaul...
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Q: Do you think it would've been fitting to lower the flags to half staff when Melissa Hortman, the Minnesota House Speaker, was gunned down by an assassin?
TRUMP: I'm not familiar. The who?
TRUMP: I'm not familiar. The who?
September 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Q: Do you think it would've been fitting to lower the flags to half staff when Melissa Hortman, the Minnesota House Speaker, was gunned down by an assassin?
TRUMP: I'm not familiar. The who?
TRUMP: I'm not familiar. The who?
A Little Red book!
Trump’s populist rhetoric has echoes of communism, says Simon Kuper on.ft.com/4mfx1Fn
September 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A Little Red book!
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This man will not be fired for calling for the murder of American citizens, yet multiple journalists/reporters/teachers lost their job for accurately reporting things Charlie Kirk actually said and stood for.
But it’s the “violent left” that’s the problem
But it’s the “violent left” that’s the problem
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
This man will not be fired for calling for the murder of American citizens, yet multiple journalists/reporters/teachers lost their job for accurately reporting things Charlie Kirk actually said and stood for.
But it’s the “violent left” that’s the problem
But it’s the “violent left” that’s the problem
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My new video…
Unprecedented Suppression of Panama’s Pacific Ocean Upwelling in 2025: ITCZ and the Collapse of the Mayan Civilization
youtu.be/F3rHwbhYud0?...
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Unprecedented Suppression of Panama’s Pacific Ocean Upwelling in 2025: ITCZ and the Collapse of the Mayan Civilization
youtu.be/F3rHwbhYud0?...
#climate #Panama #Ocean #Winds #Equator #Columbia #venezuala #Mexico #Belize #Maya #Mayan #history
Unprecedented Suppression of Panama’s Pacific Ocean Upwelling in 2025: ITCZ and the Mayan Collapse
YouTube video by Paul Beckwith
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September 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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The Asymmetry of "both sides" media that favors right-wing propaganda.
Affirmative Action for conservatives.
It's maddening.
Affirmative Action for conservatives.
It's maddening.
So MSNBC reportedly fired Matthew Dowd tonight just hours after Jesse Watters called for his "immediate" termination over his Charlie Kirk shooting comments.
Meanwhile, Watters said he's going to "avenge" Kirk's death because "they are at war with us" -- and he'll face no repercussions from Fox.
Meanwhile, Watters said he's going to "avenge" Kirk's death because "they are at war with us" -- and he'll face no repercussions from Fox.
September 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The Asymmetry of "both sides" media that favors right-wing propaganda.
Affirmative Action for conservatives.
It's maddening.
Affirmative Action for conservatives.
It's maddening.
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This is the same country that rehabilitate traitorous slave owners who lost a war and seceded from the country. We erect statues in their honor and name buildings after them.
Of course America would elevate and sanitize Charlie Kirk.
Of course America would elevate and sanitize Charlie Kirk.
September 11, 2025 at 6:59 AM
This is the same country that rehabilitate traitorous slave owners who lost a war and seceded from the country. We erect statues in their honor and name buildings after them.
Of course America would elevate and sanitize Charlie Kirk.
Of course America would elevate and sanitize Charlie Kirk.
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As Trump threatens my home of Chicago with an illegal military occupation, please know these 3 facts that he—and much of corporate media—will not bother to address.
Because doing so dismantles Trump’s entire fascist narrative designed to enable autocratic rule.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/as-trump-t...
Because doing so dismantles Trump’s entire fascist narrative designed to enable autocratic rule.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/as-trump-t...
As Trump Threatens Chicago—We Must Unite
Corporate media is continuing to carry water for Trump in detriment to our community and our Republic -- here's two ways to fight back
www.qasimrashid.com
September 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
As Trump threatens my home of Chicago with an illegal military occupation, please know these 3 facts that he—and much of corporate media—will not bother to address.
Because doing so dismantles Trump’s entire fascist narrative designed to enable autocratic rule.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/as-trump-t...
Because doing so dismantles Trump’s entire fascist narrative designed to enable autocratic rule.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/as-trump-t...
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'Disgrace': Fox sparks outrage by cutting off Epstein presser to run 'counter-programming'
'Disgrace': Fox sparks outrage by cutting off Epstein presser to run 'counter-programming'
Nearly all major cable news networks carried the high-profile press conference in Washington D.C. in which victims of convicted child predator Jeffrey Epstein called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all of its Epstein-related evidence. Fox News, however, largely dismissed it.Mediaite r...
bit.ly
September 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
'Disgrace': Fox sparks outrage by cutting off Epstein presser to run 'counter-programming'
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A listing on ultra-fast-fashion e-commerce site Shein used an AI-generated image of Luigi Mangione to sell a floral button-down t-shirt.
🔗 www.404media.co/shein-luigi-...
🔗 www.404media.co/shein-luigi-...
Shein Used Luigi Mangione’s AI-Generated Face to Sell a Shirt
United Healthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is not, in fact, modeling floral button-downs for Shein.
www.404media.co
September 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A listing on ultra-fast-fashion e-commerce site Shein used an AI-generated image of Luigi Mangione to sell a floral button-down t-shirt.
🔗 www.404media.co/shein-luigi-...
🔗 www.404media.co/shein-luigi-...
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Under Elon Musk's leadership, X has become the perfect platform to supercharge the spread of dangerous disinformation during breaking news events. www.wired.com/story/disinf...
How Disinformation About the Minnesota Shooting Spread Like Wildfire on X
Under Elon Musk's leadership, X has become the perfect platform to supercharge the spread of dangerous disinformation during breaking news events.
www.wired.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Under Elon Musk's leadership, X has become the perfect platform to supercharge the spread of dangerous disinformation during breaking news events. www.wired.com/story/disinf...
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The History Museums We Need Right Now 🗃️ open.substack.com/pub/kevinmle...
The History Museums We Need Right Now
With all of the attention on the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC right now, it is important to remember that most people will experience a history museum in their own local community.
open.substack.com
August 22, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The History Museums We Need Right Now 🗃️ open.substack.com/pub/kevinmle...
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My God: “An internal Meta Platforms document detailing policies on chatbot behavior has permitted the company’s [AI] creations to ‘engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual,’ generate false medical info & help users argue that Black people are ‘dumber than white people.’” 1/
Meta’s AI rules have let bots hold ‘sensual’ chats with children
An internal Meta policy document reveals the social-media giant’s rules for chatbots, which have permitted provocative behavior on topics including sex and race.
www.reuters.com
August 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
My God: “An internal Meta Platforms document detailing policies on chatbot behavior has permitted the company’s [AI] creations to ‘engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual,’ generate false medical info & help users argue that Black people are ‘dumber than white people.’” 1/
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Kim Davis is in the news again for being a hateful evil loser who brings shame to Kentucky.
But also I want you to know that my friend served her at a Ponderosa once in town and she was an asshole who thought she was better than everyone for being a famous bigot. And her big long hair was smelly.
But also I want you to know that my friend served her at a Ponderosa once in town and she was an asshole who thought she was better than everyone for being a famous bigot. And her big long hair was smelly.
August 13, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Kim Davis is in the news again for being a hateful evil loser who brings shame to Kentucky.
But also I want you to know that my friend served her at a Ponderosa once in town and she was an asshole who thought she was better than everyone for being a famous bigot. And her big long hair was smelly.
But also I want you to know that my friend served her at a Ponderosa once in town and she was an asshole who thought she was better than everyone for being a famous bigot. And her big long hair was smelly.
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This is dark. The far-right whitewashing of history and indoctrination of kids is well underway.
www.vox.com/today-explai...
www.vox.com/today-explai...
August 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM
This is dark. The far-right whitewashing of history and indoctrination of kids is well underway.
www.vox.com/today-explai...
www.vox.com/today-explai...
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Took my family to DC and there was a gang of little girls doing double dutch so you can’t convince me that crime isn’t up
August 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Took my family to DC and there was a gang of little girls doing double dutch so you can’t convince me that crime isn’t up