Willemite Crater
@willemite.bsky.social
It's me, that guy you know from real life, or maybe from Twitter!
Making my name unsearchable to fundamentalist evangelicals since 2020.
Making my name unsearchable to fundamentalist evangelicals since 2020.
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Breaking: Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms.
Federal court blocks new Texas congressional map for 2026
The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through this unusual mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump.
www.texastribune.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Breaking: Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms.
Last night I learned that the (very good) advice to read a book in bed as the last thing before going to sleep, in order to calm your brain before sleep, doesn't work if you're at a really intense, anxiety-ridden section of your book.
November 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Last night I learned that the (very good) advice to read a book in bed as the last thing before going to sleep, in order to calm your brain before sleep, doesn't work if you're at a really intense, anxiety-ridden section of your book.
aHA, so it was D.L. Moody's fault!
November 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
aHA, so it was D.L. Moody's fault!
I know I talk about Define The Great Line by Underoath a lot, but DAMN if it is not one of the best albums I've ever listened to. It's just somehow got this amazing emotional journey from depression and despair through to reclaiming courage and motivation to keep pushing forward again. It's amazing.
November 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I know I talk about Define The Great Line by Underoath a lot, but DAMN if it is not one of the best albums I've ever listened to. It's just somehow got this amazing emotional journey from depression and despair through to reclaiming courage and motivation to keep pushing forward again. It's amazing.
I think I've officially hit middle-age because I just googled to see if one of my favorite bands from college is doing a 20th-anniversary tour for one of their albums 💀
November 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I think I've officially hit middle-age because I just googled to see if one of my favorite bands from college is doing a 20th-anniversary tour for one of their albums 💀
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We lived in a pub when I was growing up and when I was 3 (50 years ago!) we had someone in to draw the pub for a business card. I sat next to him and watched him draw every line. I was transfixed and it was a huge inspiration for me. I’ve dreamt about owning that drawing for years…
November 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We lived in a pub when I was growing up and when I was 3 (50 years ago!) we had someone in to draw the pub for a business card. I sat next to him and watched him draw every line. I was transfixed and it was a huge inspiration for me. I’ve dreamt about owning that drawing for years…
Millennials are truly the IT generation.
November 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Millennials are truly the IT generation.
It sucks going back and trying to rewatch classic movies and finding them just absolutely riddled with misogyny to the point that they're basically unwatchable.
November 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
It sucks going back and trying to rewatch classic movies and finding them just absolutely riddled with misogyny to the point that they're basically unwatchable.
One of the worst parts about being sick is how bored I get, because one part of my brain is still like, "Come on! Let's do something!!", but the rest of my brain feels like it's melting out of my ears.
November 13, 2025 at 1:29 AM
One of the worst parts about being sick is how bored I get, because one part of my brain is still like, "Come on! Let's do something!!", but the rest of my brain feels like it's melting out of my ears.
HEB had Goya tamarind soda, which sounded too interesting to not try, and it's... very good
November 12, 2025 at 12:26 AM
HEB had Goya tamarind soda, which sounded too interesting to not try, and it's... very good
Anyone who's had one can probably agree that Jelly Babies are a fantastic candy. But the fact that they are literally shaped like little babies is... pretty off-putting. And I just learned that when they were first mass-produced, they were called "Unclaimed Babies"????? WTF England??
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Anyone who's had one can probably agree that Jelly Babies are a fantastic candy. But the fact that they are literally shaped like little babies is... pretty off-putting. And I just learned that when they were first mass-produced, they were called "Unclaimed Babies"????? WTF England??
And that's just the craft itself, not to mention the people skills needed to navigate the customers and co-workers, and the multitasking skills needed to make multiple drinks at the same time while also doing all the people-skill stuff.
it's not that i ever doubted that being a barista was a skilled position, but my year-long effort to try to produce a half-decent latte at home has convinced me that a good barista is easily more skilled than virtually every c-suite executive on the planet
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
And that's just the craft itself, not to mention the people skills needed to navigate the customers and co-workers, and the multitasking skills needed to make multiple drinks at the same time while also doing all the people-skill stuff.
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The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
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Remember Rev. David Black, the Chicago pastor who was shot in the head with pepper balls? If you haven't heard him speak yet, listen to this.
To ICE: "You can repent"
To ICE: "You can repent"
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Remember Rev. David Black, the Chicago pastor who was shot in the head with pepper balls? If you haven't heard him speak yet, listen to this.
To ICE: "You can repent"
To ICE: "You can repent"
@drleahpayne.bsky.social @andrewgill.biz you can always tell when someone actually grew up listening to Christian music:
This Rock Song Is ACTUALLY Christian
YouTube video by Make Some Noise
youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:46 AM
@drleahpayne.bsky.social @andrewgill.biz you can always tell when someone actually grew up listening to Christian music:
I think maybe there should be a limit to the number of things that can go on any given ballot. There were 31 items on this one, and it was a chore and a half.
October 31, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I think maybe there should be a limit to the number of things that can go on any given ballot. There were 31 items on this one, and it was a chore and a half.
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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amazing thread
October 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
amazing thread
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I don't see a lot of people talking about this, so I want to highlight something GOOD
Billie Eilish stood in a room full of billionaires and said "you're billionaires... Why?"
She donated 11.5 MILLION DOLLARS to food equity and climate orgs, which Stephen Colbert announced to said billionaires.
Billie Eilish stood in a room full of billionaires and said "you're billionaires... Why?"
She donated 11.5 MILLION DOLLARS to food equity and climate orgs, which Stephen Colbert announced to said billionaires.
Billie Eilish Calls on Billionaires to Support People in Need: 'No Hate, But Give Your Money Away'
Billie Eilish donates $11.5 million from 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' tour to charity and calls on billionaires to support people in need during hard times.
www.rollingstone.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I don't see a lot of people talking about this, so I want to highlight something GOOD
Billie Eilish stood in a room full of billionaires and said "you're billionaires... Why?"
She donated 11.5 MILLION DOLLARS to food equity and climate orgs, which Stephen Colbert announced to said billionaires.
Billie Eilish stood in a room full of billionaires and said "you're billionaires... Why?"
She donated 11.5 MILLION DOLLARS to food equity and climate orgs, which Stephen Colbert announced to said billionaires.
With SNAP probably going away at the end of the week, this is probably one of the easiest, most effective ways to help
food banks have already been under pressure over the past several years, and with SNAP benefits expiring they're going to be the only safety net for a lot of people
please donate what you can. $100 can feed several families for a month because of the discounts and purchasing power they have
please donate what you can. $100 can feed several families for a month because of the discounts and purchasing power they have
October 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
With SNAP probably going away at the end of the week, this is probably one of the easiest, most effective ways to help
I actually really want to do this now
![Comic. [diploma from East State University for Doctor of Philosophy in Document Forgery] [caption] If you put one of these up in your office, and no one notices, you’ve earned it.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreif2hl6u2eqv7rmq27tenpy5s5d7egkhwzvfw4ohpskh67ibuw52ym@jpeg)
October 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I actually really want to do this now
Wow, not me over here feeling a little glimmer of pride for my republican senator?
How John Cornyn’s historic gun safety bill has become a reelection liability www.texastribune.org/2025/10/27/j...
Election opponents go after John Cornyn on gun safety bill
Critics accuse Cornyn of capitulating to Democrats’ gun control demands — even though the bill largely did not restrict gun owner’s existing rights.
www.texastribune.org
October 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Wow, not me over here feeling a little glimmer of pride for my republican senator?
THIS is why????
October 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
THIS is why????
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I’ve never donated to Wikipedia before but I set up a small monthly donation as a fuck you to the world’s richest psychopath.
Elon Musk takes aim at Wikipedia
Musk has denounced Wikipedia as "Wokepedia" on X and urged people not to donate to the platform.
www.newsweek.com
December 26, 2024 at 12:03 PM
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- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
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your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
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this headline hums with ancient autumnal dread
October 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
this headline hums with ancient autumnal dread