Swashbuckler Blue
@swashbucklerblue.bsky.social
Just another gentle giant nerd trying to make the world a more welcoming place. High likelihood of content focusing on fencing, ttrpgs, cooking, unhinged media theories, deconstructing white supremacy, and cats.
"Justice, justice you shall pursue!"
"Justice, justice you shall pursue!"
I have never had a neutral reaction to a #HoboJohnson song. I enthusiastically love or hate every one of his songs I've ever heard.
May 15, 2025 at 3:18 AM
I have never had a neutral reaction to a #HoboJohnson song. I enthusiastically love or hate every one of his songs I've ever heard.
I'm starting to think they're not really sorry to keep me waiting.
May 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I'm starting to think they're not really sorry to keep me waiting.
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Keep the Congressional switchboard number handy these days: (202) 224-3121
March 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Keep the Congressional switchboard number handy these days: (202) 224-3121
"The people of Montgomery County don't want paid time off; they want to do their jobs for the American people!" - @raskin.house.gov
March 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
"The people of Montgomery County don't want paid time off; they want to do their jobs for the American people!" - @raskin.house.gov
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A performer who was part of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained by security after waving the Sudanese flag and Palestinian flags together with the words “Sudan” and “Gaza” written on them toward the end of the performance, the NFL says.
Super Bowl halftime show dancer displays Palestinian, Sudanese flags during Kendrick Lamar performance
The NFL said "no one involved with the production was aware of the individual’s intent.”
www.nbcnews.com
February 10, 2025 at 3:40 AM
A performer who was part of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained by security after waving the Sudanese flag and Palestinian flags together with the words “Sudan” and “Gaza” written on them toward the end of the performance, the NFL says.
We were watching halftime with the captions on and it was interesting to see which lyrics got removed...
February 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
We were watching halftime with the captions on and it was interesting to see which lyrics got removed...
Theme of the week: breaking my hands against corporate structures designed to ensure I'm never able to talk to someone who has the ability to make changes that actually help me.
February 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Theme of the week: breaking my hands against corporate structures designed to ensure I'm never able to talk to someone who has the ability to make changes that actually help me.
How Koreans resisted marital law
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2huHyY1/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2huHyY1/
Oh you know just some info from a genderqueer Korean immigrant.
TikTok video by YK
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February 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
How Koreans resisted marital law
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2huHyY1/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2huHyY1/
I'm hitting that point where I can't keep up with the flood of terrible news so I'm stepping away from the feed for a bit. Remember that the sense of overwhelmed helplessness is part of their strategy, and take good care of your mental health these next few years! Can't help if we burn out too soon!
February 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I'm hitting that point where I can't keep up with the flood of terrible news so I'm stepping away from the feed for a bit. Remember that the sense of overwhelmed helplessness is part of their strategy, and take good care of your mental health these next few years! Can't help if we burn out too soon!
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I hate to break to Trump but Two-Spirit (trans) people have existed here in North America for thousands of years. They predate the arrival of white people and their “Christianity.” Trans people will be here long after Trump is dead and gone.
February 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I hate to break to Trump but Two-Spirit (trans) people have existed here in North America for thousands of years. They predate the arrival of white people and their “Christianity.” Trans people will be here long after Trump is dead and gone.
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The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.
February 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.
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Elon Musk is systematically seizing control over our nation’s communications, financial systems and data and military infrastructures.
Musk isn’t a fourth branch of government, just another Silicon Valley who wants to be dictator of the world.
Musk isn’t a fourth branch of government, just another Silicon Valley who wants to be dictator of the world.
February 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Elon Musk is systematically seizing control over our nation’s communications, financial systems and data and military infrastructures.
Musk isn’t a fourth branch of government, just another Silicon Valley who wants to be dictator of the world.
Musk isn’t a fourth branch of government, just another Silicon Valley who wants to be dictator of the world.
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The richest man in the world, a billionaire government contractor oligarch who Steve Bannon calls a "truly evil person," wants to control your parents’ Social Security checks, your grandfather’s VA benefits and the flow of cash to federal contractors.
Raskin: ‘I’m with Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer’ and others saying ‘Watch Elon Musk’
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said Monday that the Trump administration needs to keep a close eye on billionaire Elon Musk, a key ally of President Trump — echoing a warning several outspoken far-right…
thehill.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The richest man in the world, a billionaire government contractor oligarch who Steve Bannon calls a "truly evil person," wants to control your parents’ Social Security checks, your grandfather’s VA benefits and the flow of cash to federal contractors.
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“The changes that have been made all seem to relate to creating new paths to block payments and possibly leave less visibility into what has been blocked.”
New Exclusive building on Wired's reporting: Musk operatives have already pushed live to production extensive code changes to the Treasury Department payment system which makes 95% of fed govs payments. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/musk-...
Musk Cronies Dive Into Treasury Dept Payments Code Base
Overnight Wired reported that contrary to published reports that DOGE operatives at...
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“The changes that have been made all seem to relate to creating new paths to block payments and possibly leave less visibility into what has been blocked.”
Love to cook and looking for small businesses that support your values? Check out Penzys Spices in Maryland. They're having special discounts this week for the protests and even dedicated their "About Us" page to explaining why they take such a strong stance!
www.penzeys.com/shop/about-r...
www.penzeys.com/shop/about-r...
About Republicans
About Republicans --
As we’ve now said on our first-ever About Us page on our website, there’s something unique about humankind’s relationship with spices that time and again have caused spices to be...
www.penzeys.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Love to cook and looking for small businesses that support your values? Check out Penzys Spices in Maryland. They're having special discounts this week for the protests and even dedicated their "About Us" page to explaining why they take such a strong stance!
www.penzeys.com/shop/about-r...
www.penzeys.com/shop/about-r...
Driving from DC to Chicago takes about 11 hours. Taking the train from DC to Chicago takes 18 hours.
Guys, I think something might be wrong with mass transit in the States... #amtrak #makeitmakesense
Guys, I think something might be wrong with mass transit in the States... #amtrak #makeitmakesense
February 3, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Driving from DC to Chicago takes about 11 hours. Taking the train from DC to Chicago takes 18 hours.
Guys, I think something might be wrong with mass transit in the States... #amtrak #makeitmakesense
Guys, I think something might be wrong with mass transit in the States... #amtrak #makeitmakesense
Rewatching Doctor Who s9e1, "The Magician's Apprentice." Caught something I'd missed before.
Missy, seeing the Doctor upset:"Never seen that before. Doctor, the look on your face...what is that?"
Clara, not missing a beat: "Shame. You're ashamed..."
Missy, seeing the Doctor upset:"Never seen that before. Doctor, the look on your face...what is that?"
Clara, not missing a beat: "Shame. You're ashamed..."
February 1, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Rewatching Doctor Who s9e1, "The Magician's Apprentice." Caught something I'd missed before.
Missy, seeing the Doctor upset:"Never seen that before. Doctor, the look on your face...what is that?"
Clara, not missing a beat: "Shame. You're ashamed..."
Missy, seeing the Doctor upset:"Never seen that before. Doctor, the look on your face...what is that?"
Clara, not missing a beat: "Shame. You're ashamed..."
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I saw a post saying that ICE is pausing its tip line, so I decided to call myself to verify.
The recorded voicemail said they are not currently accepting immigration status tips.
Good job, friends.
The recorded voicemail said they are not currently accepting immigration status tips.
Good job, friends.
January 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I saw a post saying that ICE is pausing its tip line, so I decided to call myself to verify.
The recorded voicemail said they are not currently accepting immigration status tips.
Good job, friends.
The recorded voicemail said they are not currently accepting immigration status tips.
Good job, friends.
Call your representatives in Congress, even if you're in a blue state! www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2YpvMf2/
Call your representatives in Congress, even if you're in a blue state!
TikTok video by Jolly Blue
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January 29, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Call your representatives in Congress, even if you're in a blue state! www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2YpvMf2/
@raskin.house.gov what's the most important thing people can do today AFTER they call their representatives?
January 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
@raskin.house.gov what's the most important thing people can do today AFTER they call their representatives?
@vanhollen.senate.gov what's the most important thing people can do today AFTER they call their senators?
January 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
@vanhollen.senate.gov what's the most important thing people can do today AFTER they call their senators?
Today is a good day to call your elected officials! And here's a tip: after you look up their number and call today, save it to your contacts so it's easier to call tomorrow, and next week, and every day until they stand up for your rights!
Find their numbers here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
Find their numbers here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
Find and contact elected officials | USAGov
Use USAGov’s Contact Your Elected Officials tool to get contact information for your members of Congress, the president, and state and local officials.
www.usa.gov
January 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Today is a good day to call your elected officials! And here's a tip: after you look up their number and call today, save it to your contacts so it's easier to call tomorrow, and next week, and every day until they stand up for your rights!
Find their numbers here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
Find their numbers here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
@vanhollen.senate.gov @raskin.house.gov very alarmed by the news we're hearing from the #whitehouse, and the comparative silence from #congress. I know we can count on both of you to take a stand; what can you tell us about how Maryland is resisting this illegal coup?
January 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
@vanhollen.senate.gov @raskin.house.gov very alarmed by the news we're hearing from the #whitehouse, and the comparative silence from #congress. I know we can count on both of you to take a stand; what can you tell us about how Maryland is resisting this illegal coup?