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Rod Mesa
@roddio.bsky.social
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Sex: Yes. Religion: Skeptic. Politics: Dissident. Philosophy: Egalitarian. Votes: Always. #BLM - No Justice, No Peace.
"Free to be you and me."
Seek equality in freedom, not equality in oppression
Punch all Nazis
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Rod Mesa @roddio.bsky.social · Dec 17
Not all (fill in the blank), but the ones that (do, don't, are, aren't, whatever,) sure screw it up for the rest of us.
Don't @ me.
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.

UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.

Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.

This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Holy Moly
"Attached: 1 video For anyone who ever thought cats were just lazy, sleep-all-day moochers…"
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Attached: 1 video For anyone who ever thought cats were just lazy, sleep-all-day moochers… Send from Don’s sister in BC #caturday
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November 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Rep. Robert Garcia shows Democrats how to fight MAGA
Jen Rubin – Undaunted
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Undaunted
Rep. Robert Garcia shows Democrats how to fight MAGA
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November 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
roddio.bsky.social
Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
Vice President Groyper
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vice president groyper
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November 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
roddio.bsky.social
Dude.
Creative people make all the difference.
“By the early 200s, Williamsburg was a neighborhood in flux. The factories had faded. Creatives began moving in.”
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Why THIS is the Best Street in America
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November 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
roddio.bsky.social
"...under Biden, the trustbusters that had been chosen and fought for by the Warren-Sanders wing of the party proved themselves to be both a) incredibly principled; and b) incredibly skilled."
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Pluralistic: Zorhan Mamdani’s world-class photocopier-kicker (15 Nov 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
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November 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
Alice Wong, Presente. Thank you for everything.
thrasherxy.bsky.social Steven W. Thrasher is finishing The Overseer Class @thrasherxy.bsky.social · 1d
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
Black text on a yellow background - This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.
November 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
roddio.bsky.social
The Decline and Fall of the Heritage Foundation
Its descent into conspiracy-mongering and blatant bigotry was utterly predictable
Paul Krugman
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The Decline and Fall of the Heritage Foundation
Its descent into conspiracy-mongering and blatant bigotry was utterly predictable
paulkrugman.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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The New York Times lied again to its readers for Trump. Healthcare cost growth slowed sharply after Obamacare passed deanbaker22.substack.com/p/the-new-yo...
The New York Times Lies for Trump: Who Needs Fox News?
Healthcare costs slowed sharply after the ACA passed, anyone who says the opposite is lying
deanbaker22.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
roddio.bsky.social
Yeppers
Lana @Lana_Dragonfly Jesus: Feed the hungry and clothe the homeless. Care for those less fortunate than you. Welcome foreigners. Love your neighbor the same way you love yourself. Christians: Yes, good. Me: What he said. Let's do that. Christians: Go f yourself dirty commie libtard.
November 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
roddio.bsky.social
Well DUH
julie k. brown @jkbjournalist As for why Biden and the Democrats didn't release the criminal case files -- Maxwell's criminal case was still OPEN during the Biden administration. She wasn't convicted until late 2021, and then she appealed her conviction. Generally, it's not a good idea to open your evidence files when a criminal case is ongoing. We also don't know whether the FBI was *still* investigating other possible suspects who helped Epstein or participated in his crimes. If you are still targeting suspects, you don't want them to know you are zeroing in on them.
November 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Can't say that I blame them.
Let's talk about women wanting to leave the US forever....
Belle of the Ranch
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Let's talk about women wanting to leave the US forever....
YouTube video by Belle of the Ranch
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November 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Bike
Vintage Schwinn
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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Cat
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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Being Tone Deaf Is Not the Same as Telling Outright Lies: That Should be Obvious
Dean Baker - Beat The Press
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Being Tone Deaf Is Not the Same as Telling Outright Lies: That Should be Obvious
Media are not doing a good job explaining the ways that Trump lies about the economy.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
roddio.bsky.social
The Republican Brain Doesn’t Want To Understand Health Care
For 15 years we have heard the same lies and misrepresentations
Paul Krugman
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The Republican Brain Doesn’t Want To Understand Health Care
For 15 years we have heard the same lies and misrepresentations
paulkrugman.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
roddio.bsky.social
For-profit healthcare is the problem, not (just) private equity
Pluralistic
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Pluralistic: For-profit healthcare is the problem, not (just) private equity (13 Nov 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
pluralistic.net
November 14, 2025 at 12:26 AM
roddio.bsky.social
Dude
Shop local.
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PLEASE DON'T GIVE BILLIONAIRES MORE OF YOUR MONEY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON BUY SOMETHING C00L AND HANDMADE FROM SOME FUN WEIRDO INSTEAD & HELP THEM EAT. SHOP SMALL Y'ALL. (cat with paintbrush drawing)
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Covid: November 13, 2025
Threat Model
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Covid: November 13, 2025 | Threat Model
Get more from Threat Model on Patreon
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November 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
roddio.bsky.social
"The Left should reject Platner."
Graham Platner is an Embarrassing Liar
Rebecca Watson (Skepchick)
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Graham Platner is an Embarrassing Liar
YouTube video by Rebecca Watson (Skepchick)
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November 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable group. @evystadium.bsky.social has more.

Full story by @josephcox.bsky.social here: www.404media.co/google-has-c...
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
roddio.bsky.social
Lawrence: In newly public emails Epstein says 'of course' Trump 'knew about the girls'
MSNBC
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Lawrence: In newly public emails Epstein says 'of course' Trump 'knew about the girls'
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November 13, 2025 at 7:42 AM
roddio.bsky.social
Gee. Not just on that subject, either.
"Donald Trump is the most inconsistent, incoherent, ignorant federal elected official in history on the subject of tariffs."
Lawrence: Trump says 65% of Americans are ‘FOOLS!’
MSNBC
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Lawrence: Trump says 65% of Americans are ‘FOOLS!’
YouTube video by MSNBC
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November 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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In anticipation of its airing.
How Many Lies Can You Tell in 37 Seconds? Ken Burns and the Lexington Green Myth
Tad Stoermer
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How Many Lies Can You Tell in 37 Seconds? Ken Burns and the Lexington Green Myth
YouTube video by Tad Stoermer
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November 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
roddio.bsky.social
When Black Friday falls you know it's got to be,
Don't let it fall on me.
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Steely Dan | Black Friday (Unofficial Remaster)
YouTube video by Abstraction Audio
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November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM