TomatoQueen
@tomatoqueen.bsky.social
TOON supporter, aficionado of cats, French cuisine, David Austin roses, Ivor Novello, Jack Aubrey. Desperate young ladies a bore, even if fluent in French; when I say NO DMS, I mean what I say.
How's about posting links to paywalled articles as gifts.
How's about posting links to paywalled articles as gifts.
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September 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Any of those public figures who say the words "Western civilization" all the time now should be immediately disregarded and also has a type of porn on their laptop that cannot be legally described in any known human language.
September 29, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Any of those public figures who say the words "Western civilization" all the time now should be immediately disregarded and also has a type of porn on their laptop that cannot be legally described in any known human language.
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"They said Hegseth is becoming increasingly 'obsessed' with his own security and exhibits frenzied behavior, such as fidgeting and pacing during meetings.
"'"There’s a manic quality about him. Or let me rephrase, an even more manic quality, which is really saying something"' ...
"'"There’s a manic quality about him. Or let me rephrase, an even more manic quality, which is really saying something"' ...
The former Fox News host is reportedly spiraling out of control, being described by staffers as “manic.”
Pentagon Pete's 'Manic' Meltdowns Exposed by Aides
The former Fox News host is reportedly spiraling out of control.
trib.al
September 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"They said Hegseth is becoming increasingly 'obsessed' with his own security and exhibits frenzied behavior, such as fidgeting and pacing during meetings.
"'"There’s a manic quality about him. Or let me rephrase, an even more manic quality, which is really saying something"' ...
"'"There’s a manic quality about him. Or let me rephrase, an even more manic quality, which is really saying something"' ...
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In Putin-era Russia, state encroachment in the media eventually led to a culture of self-censorship, in which outright bans or other repressive measures were relatively rare. Is the U.S. headed down a similar path?
Is Trump’s Attack on the Media Following Putin’s Playbook?
What it was like to live through the takeover of one of Russia’s most influential television stations—and what the experience suggests about the state of free expression in the U.S. today.
www.newyorker.com
September 30, 2025 at 12:15 AM
In Putin-era Russia, state encroachment in the media eventually led to a culture of self-censorship, in which outright bans or other repressive measures were relatively rare. Is the U.S. headed down a similar path?
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In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
September 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
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Hosting global events while our leadership flouts basic decency and accountability makes the U.S. look like a bad role model on the world stage. Relocating the games would send a clear message: the world won’t celebrate or reward countries that compromise justice and integrity.
September 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Hosting global events while our leadership flouts basic decency and accountability makes the U.S. look like a bad role model on the world stage. Relocating the games would send a clear message: the world won’t celebrate or reward countries that compromise justice and integrity.
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This is a 180 degree turn from who/what/why our country is.
This must stop.
This must stop.
Feds march into downtown Chicago; top border agent says people are being arrested based on ‘how they look’
Feds march into downtown Chicago; top border agent says people are arrested based on ‘how they look’
Immigration agents wearing tactical gear and carrying long guns made arrests in downtown Chicago and the River North neighborhood Sunday. “This is not making anybody safer — it’s a show of intimidatio...
chicago.suntimes.com
September 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This is a 180 degree turn from who/what/why our country is.
This must stop.
This must stop.
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It certainly appears the United States murdered an innocent fisherman who was a husband and father to four children, claimed he was a "narco-terrorist," posted a video of the execution, and then made jokes about it
September 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
It certainly appears the United States murdered an innocent fisherman who was a husband and father to four children, claimed he was a "narco-terrorist," posted a video of the execution, and then made jokes about it
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Pritzker: "People of Illinois, we need your help. Get our your cell phones, record and narrate what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors. We need to let the world know that this is happening and that we won't stand for it."
September 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Pritzker: "People of Illinois, we need your help. Get our your cell phones, record and narrate what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors. We need to let the world know that this is happening and that we won't stand for it."
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Sir that is no way to talk to the Supreme Court
September 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Sir that is no way to talk to the Supreme Court
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Pritzker: "In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists & protesters when unprovoked what would we call it? If officials marched down streets harassing civilians & demanding their papers, what would we say? I don't think we'd have trouble calling it what it is: authoritarianism"
September 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Pritzker: "In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists & protesters when unprovoked what would we call it? If officials marched down streets harassing civilians & demanding their papers, what would we say? I don't think we'd have trouble calling it what it is: authoritarianism"
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Some guy on TikTok is threatening to release the Grindr profile of Mike Johnson. Please human, please don’t let God down. 🙏
September 29, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Some guy on TikTok is threatening to release the Grindr profile of Mike Johnson. Please human, please don’t let God down. 🙏
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They’re just little guys bsky.app/profile/skwi...
Amazing migration night but my backyard park was really quiet this morning (they didn't like late-night Metallica?). My FOMO seeing reports from Magee today was excruciating.
But, then! Warblers appeared in the park; I ended up with more species here in urban Columbus than Magee yesterday!!
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But, then! Warblers appeared in the park; I ended up with more species here in urban Columbus than Magee yesterday!!
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September 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
They’re just little guys bsky.app/profile/skwi...
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Clarence Thomas likens old rulings that protect our rights to trains driven by monkeys.
You are a blight on the legal profession, Clarence. Precedents obviously can be overturned, or Plessy v Ferguson would still be followed. But you know, or should know, that stare decisis enables a degree of stability in the law, vs changes w/ each administration.
www.rawstory.com/clarence-tho...
www.rawstory.com/clarence-tho...
Justice Thomas signals during speech the court is open to tossing aside prior rulings
In a rare public appearance, Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas hinted that the nation’s highest court may very well be considering tearing up legal precedents that have been in effect fo...
www.rawstory.com
September 27, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Clarence Thomas likens old rulings that protect our rights to trains driven by monkeys.
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I've put together a timeline of incursions into the airspace of European countries in recent months.
Honestly, when it's all in one place, that looks very worrying.
Please let me know if I've missed any incursions.
Honestly, when it's all in one place, that looks very worrying.
Please let me know if I've missed any incursions.
September 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I've put together a timeline of incursions into the airspace of European countries in recent months.
Honestly, when it's all in one place, that looks very worrying.
Please let me know if I've missed any incursions.
Honestly, when it's all in one place, that looks very worrying.
Please let me know if I've missed any incursions.
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The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
National Defense Ministry Honors 11 Soldiers for Refusing Illegal Orders
National Defense Ministry Honors 11 Soldiers for Refusing Illegal Orders Honored for rejecting illegal orders during martial law, Marine death probe
www.chosun.com
September 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
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That same guy also said America is now the “hottest” country in the world, prices are down and he deserves a Nobel peace prize.
The same guy telling you Portland is war-ravaged, told you Mexico was going to pay for the wall and people were eating your pets in Ohio.
September 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
That same guy also said America is now the “hottest” country in the world, prices are down and he deserves a Nobel peace prize.
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🚨 IMPORTANT THREAD 🚨
People are protesting the Broadview ICE facility tonight. This will likely be an extremely high-risk action. I caution you to consider your risk level before attending. I will not attend.
Attendance risks your safety, but also the safety of Broadview residents + detainees. 1/6
People are protesting the Broadview ICE facility tonight. This will likely be an extremely high-risk action. I caution you to consider your risk level before attending. I will not attend.
Attendance risks your safety, but also the safety of Broadview residents + detainees. 1/6
September 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
🚨 IMPORTANT THREAD 🚨
People are protesting the Broadview ICE facility tonight. This will likely be an extremely high-risk action. I caution you to consider your risk level before attending. I will not attend.
Attendance risks your safety, but also the safety of Broadview residents + detainees. 1/6
People are protesting the Broadview ICE facility tonight. This will likely be an extremely high-risk action. I caution you to consider your risk level before attending. I will not attend.
Attendance risks your safety, but also the safety of Broadview residents + detainees. 1/6
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Nobody cares about the victims in the Dallas ICE shooting apparently. The first I've heard about one of them was on CNN today. He's fighting for his life in the hospital --- he was brought to the US when he was 13. He's 33 now. No criminal record.
I just don't know what to say anymore.
I just don't know what to say anymore.
September 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Nobody cares about the victims in the Dallas ICE shooting apparently. The first I've heard about one of them was on CNN today. He's fighting for his life in the hospital --- he was brought to the US when he was 13. He's 33 now. No criminal record.
I just don't know what to say anymore.
I just don't know what to say anymore.
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