Let's talk about me
Oh come on, had to use that headline, even if'n we're just talking about my accounts. For the most part I'm on the Fediverse, although I am also on Reddit and Tumblr.
For those that remember my last post about this, I got rid of my Diaspora, the idea was for it to serve as an easy bridge between Tumblr and here, since Friendica doesn't thumbnail Tumblr post usually. Diaspora does that, until it doesn't, plus sometimes posts on Diaspora wouldn't properly display here, so that was rather pointless.
These days I just throw the memes up directly here, however there can be some lag if'n I forget to make a new post, and then I need help with alt text and @Altbot isn't entirely reliable ( @Micr0byte ), such as giving me alt text in the wrong language, or not at all. In fact today it managed to give me no alt text, but to message me and tell me that I should add the alt text to the image.
Here I have four accounts, this one, @KΔpitan which is the admin and occasionally posts server, admin or moderation commentary, @Recalls which posts all the recalls I can find, and finally @The Taur Nation which is devoted to posting centaur, lamia, naga and related artwork links and occasionally artwork, rated from G-R18G, content warninged as necessary.
Here there be questions, things about my life, and politics, though we do try to make sure they're properly tagged so you can make them go away.
If'n you don't like the politics, try my Mastodon, @Taurnsndhaus Admin , originally planned to be a back up in case something happened here, its boosting general content from here, occasionally original posts, so long as the post fits in a single tweet. Any politics that show up there will be local, St Louis, St Louis metro or Missouri, nothing national.
Like politics? Then my Tumblr is for you, here I post the most interesting and/or important stuff I find there, but I boost a lot more over there. Not much original content over there, despite how much I like it, I just tend to forget about it.
And lastly Reddit, which is mostly content I can't find here on the Fediverse, r/StLouis and ones related to my car (r/ChevyBolt) or my gig work. If that stuff starts showing up on the Fediverse, I'll start moving away from it.
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Pedro X. Molina by Pedro X. Molina for July 2, 2025 | GoComics
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Pedro X. Molina by Pedro X. Molina for July 2, 2025 | GoComics
Read Pedro X. Molinaβa comic strip by creator Pedro X. Molinaβfor today, July 2, 2025, and check out other great comics, too!www.gocomics.com
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The image is a black and white pencil drawing of the Statue of Liberty's face, focusing on the left side. The drawing is highly detailed, showcasing the texture of the stone and the intricate folds of the crown. The eye is depicted with a tear streaming down the cheek, adding a poignant element to the image. The background is plain white, emphasizing the statue's features. In the bottom right corner, the text "JULY 4, 2025" is written in bold red letters, contrasting with the grayscale drawing.
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@Taurnsndhaus Admin You might need to go to the original post on my Friendica, alt bot didn't send me alt text, but did send me a message telling me to add the alt text to my image, just the latest glitch
@Taurnsndhaus Admin Weird, I don't see it there or here, but the post before and after this one worked fine
![The image shows a group of men in suits, likely senators, gathered together in a legislative chamber. They are embracing each other, with their arms around each other's shoulders, suggesting a moment of unity or prayer. The setting appears to be a formal government building, with wooden paneling and rows of seats visible in the background. The men are dressed in dark suits, and some are wearing ties. The image is overlaid with text that reads: "Rev. Benjamin Cremer [@]Brcremer When I see senators praying for the passage of a bill that will harm the poor, the sick, and the hungry, I think of Isaiah 1:15: When you spread out your hands in prayer, I hide my eyes from you; even when you offer many prayers, I am not listening. Your hands are full of blood." The text is presented in white font on a black background, contrasting with the image above.](https://blog.taursnd.haus/photo/10279638796867c75fe0b05089899581-0.jpeg "The image shows a group of men in suits, likely senators, gathered together in a legislative chamber. They are embracing each other, with their arms around each other's shoulders, suggesting a moment of unity or prayer. The setting appears to be a formal government building, with wooden paneling and rows of seats visible in the background. The men are dressed in dark suits, and some are wearing ties. The image is overlaid with text that reads: \"Rev. Benjamin Cremer [@]Brcremer When I see senators praying for the passage of a bill that will harm the poor, the sick, and the hungry, I think of Isaiah 1:15: When you spread out your hands in prayer, I hide my eyes from you; even when you offer many prayers, I am not listening. Your hands are full of blood.\" The text is presented in white font on a black background, contrasting with the image above.")
The image shows a group of men in suits, likely senators, gathered together in a legislative chamber. They are embracing each other, with their arms around each other's shoulders, suggesting a moment of unity or prayer. The setting appears to be a formal government building, with wooden paneling and rows of seats visible in the background. The men are dressed in dark suits, and some are wearing ties. The image is overlaid with text that reads: "Rev. Benjamin Cremer [@]Brcremer When I see senators praying for the passage of a bill that will harm the poor, the sick, and the hungry, I think of Isaiah 1:15: When you spread out your hands in prayer, I hide my eyes from you; even when you offer many prayers, I am not listening. Your hands are full of blood." The text is presented in white font on a black background, contrasting with the image above.
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"Jamie Raskin's Preamble to the Big Ugly Bill and Trump didn't like itβ, DailyKosβMr. Speaker, I found a Preamble to this Big Ugly Bill. We the billionaires, and our King, in order to deform and sicken our Union, establish injustice, ensure domestic servility, weaken our peoples defenses, undermine our general welfare, and reserve to ourselves and our posterity staggering debt servitude for eternity, do herby instruct the Republicans in Congress to strip 17 million people of their healthcare, increase copays, premiums and deductibles for everyone else, cut 42 million people off of nutritional assistance, increase the national debt by 4 trillion dollars, trash renewable energy systems, increase our electric bills for the carbon kings, all to weaken and destroy the Constitution of the people of these United States of America. Please include this Preamble in the legislative record. I yield back.β
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Jamie Raskins's Preamble to the Big Ugly Bill and Trump didn't like it
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland took the Big Ugly Bill to task Wednesday night. He was angry about the bill, so he "found" a preamble to it that he read aloud on the House floor. It went like this: Clip on Bryan Tyler Cohen's Instagram of Raskin's...Daily Kos
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The image is a screenshot of a social media post by a user named "onbearfeet" dated July 3, 2024. The post is about PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and its relation to the 4th of July celebrations, specifically fireworks. The background of the post is black, and the text is white, making it easy to read.
The post begins with a friendly reminder to fellow USAmericans about the impact of fireworks on individuals with PTSD. It highlights four key points:
- The recent history of two large, active wars has led to a significant number of veterans with PTSD.
- The population of veterans with PTSD is a small part of the larger group of people living with the disorder.
- People with PTSD are more likely to live in low-income, crowded areas, where access to care might be limited.
- The exaggerated startle response often associated with PTSD is not the only symptom caused by sudden loud noises.
The post emphasizes the importance of considering the impact of fireworks on individuals with PTSD, especially those who may not be able to sleep or experience other distressing symptoms. It suggests that scheduled fireworks displays are more tolerable than random loud noises, and encourages people to be considerate of those who may need to leave early or find quieter places to avoid distress.
The post concludes with a plea for understanding and support, using hashtags such as #ptsd, #kat has ptsd, #4th of July, and #mental health support to highlight the message.
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The text of the post reads: "imagine if they gendered you from birth and then assigned you a list of interests and personality traits even if that felt horribly untrue for you and you hated when people did that for as long as you could remember but every time you complained about it people got confused."
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The image features a solid red background with bold black text centered in the middle. The text reads: "The Klan never went away, it just became organized under other names, like The Heritage Foundation." The font is sans-serif, and the text is in all capital letters, making it stand out against the red background. The message is presented in a straightforward manner, with no additional images or graphics.
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These Chocolate Treats Have Been Recalled In Several States | HuffPost Life
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There's A New Recall On Chocolate Treats β Here's What You Should Know
The products in question have been distributed to Washington, D.C., and several states.Kimberley Richards (HuffPost)
Over 140,000 Pounds Of These Deli Products Have Been Recalled | HuffPost Life
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More Than 140,000 Pounds Of These Deli Meat Products Have Been Recalled. Hereβs What To Know.
The USDAβs Food Safety and Inspection Service stated that it is concerned that people may still have the recalled products, which were distributed nationwide.Kimberley Richards (HuffPost)
A quotation from George CarlinFolks, I hate to spoil your fun, but β thereβs no such thing as rights. Okay? Theyβre imaginary. We made βem up. [β¦] Now, if you think you do have rights, one last assignment for you. Next time youβre at the computer, get on the Internet, go to Wikipedia. When you get to Wikipedia, in the search field for Wikipedia I want you to type in βJapanese-American 1942,β and youβll find all about your precious fucking rights, okay? [β¦] Just when these American citizens needed their rights the most, their government took βem away. And rights arenβt βrightsβ if someone can take βem away β theyβre privileges. Thatβs all weβve ever had in this country is a Bill of Temporary Privileges. And if you read the news, even badly, you know that every year the list gets shorter and shorter and shorter.
George Carlin (1937-2008) American comedian
Show (2008-03-01), Itβs Bad for Ya, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, California (HBO)Sourcing, notes: wist.info/carlin-george/54395/
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #georgecarlin #godgivenrights #internment #abuseofauthority #billofrights #civilrights #government #power #privileges #rights
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Nearly 70,000 Packages of Cookies Have Been Recalled in 15 States | The Healthy
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Nearly 70,000 Packages of Cookies Have Been Recalled in 15 States
Theyβre a summer flavor favorite, and this is the first time we've seen a recall specifically for this controversial reason.Emily Surpless (The Healthy)
Nearly 150,000 More Pounds of Meat Were Just Recalled Nationwide | The Healthy
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Nearly 150,000 More Pounds of Meat Were Just Recalled Nationwide
A year after the notorious Boar's Head recall comes a new warning on recent retail deli counter purchases.Molly Jasinski (The Healthy)
Meat Recalled by a Popular Grocery Store in One State | The Healthy
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Meat Recalled by a Popular Grocery Store in One State
It's a 4th of July favorite for firing up the grill, but a grocer in one region is warning customers about potential contamination.Emily Surpless (The Healthy)
12,000 Pounds of Berries Recalled at the Highest Risk Rating in One State | The Healthy
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12,000 Pounds of Berries Recalled at the Highest Risk Rating in One State
Itβs a fruit set to star in festive holiday desserts and salads, but a contamination concern recently exploded for some consumers.Molly Jasinski (The Healthy)
Virginia agrees not to fully enforce state law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors
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Virginia agrees not to fully enforce state law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors
Virginia officials have agreed not to fully enforce a 2020 law banning conversion therapy for minors as part of an agreement with a faith-based conservative group that sued over the law.The Associated Press (NBC News)
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![The image shows a tweet from Mark Joseph Stern, with the handle [@]mjsdc.bsky.social. The tweet is set against a dark background with white text. The tweet reads: "I want to reiterate that countless conservative judges issued universal injunctions against the Biden administration, and the Supreme Court never halted the practice. Now, barely five months into Trump's second term, the court puts an end to these injunctions. A brazen double standard." The text is in a standard font, and the tweet is framed by a thin white border. The profile picture of Mark Joseph Stern is a circular image showing a man with a beard, wearing a suit and tie, smiling.](https://blog.taursnd.haus/photo/198607006168653cca6bc17514632472-0.jpeg "The image shows a tweet from Mark Joseph Stern, with the handle [@]mjsdc.bsky.social. The tweet is set against a dark background with white text. The tweet reads: \"I want to reiterate that countless conservative judges issued universal injunctions against the Biden administration, and the Supreme Court never halted the practice. Now, barely five months into Trump's second term, the court puts an end to these injunctions. A brazen double standard.\" The text is in a standard font, and the tweet is framed by a thin white border. The profile picture of Mark Joseph Stern is a circular image showing a man with a beard, wearing a suit and tie, smiling.")
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![The image shows two tweets from verified users on a dark background. The first tweet is from Molly Jong-Fast ([@]MollyJongFast) and reads: "They can call it a work visa." The second tweet is from Maria Bartiromo ([@]MariaBartiromo) and states: "Big news on the border from my interview [@]realDonaldTrump is working on a 'temporary pass' for workers on farms and in hotels where they pay taxes but it's up to the farmer for a temporary pass even if they came into the country 'incorrectly'." Both tweets are in white text, and the users' names and handles are in gray. The tweets are separated by a line, and the background is dark, making the text stand out.](https://blog.taursnd.haus/photo/159280934668653bf7d468b971710176-0.jpeg "The image shows two tweets from verified users on a dark background. The first tweet is from Molly Jong-Fast ([@]MollyJongFast) and reads: \"They can call it a work visa.\" The second tweet is from Maria Bartiromo ([@]MariaBartiromo) and states: \"Big news on the border from my interview [@]realDonaldTrump is working on a 'temporary pass' for workers on farms and in hotels where they pay taxes but it's up to the farmer for a temporary pass even if they came into the country 'incorrectly'.\" Both tweets are in white text, and the users' names and handles are in gray. The tweets are separated by a line, and the background is dark, making the text stand out.")
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How each senator voted on Trumpβs agenda bill | CNN Politics
If'n you want to know who screwed you over...
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Florida City Ends ICE Deal Ahead of Trumpβs βAlligator Alcatrazβ Visit
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Florida City Ends ICE Deal Ahead of Trumpβs βAlligator Alcatrazβ Visit
Key West, home to the southernmost point in the continental U.S., voted to end its cooperation agreement with ICE.Josh Fiallo (The Daily Beast)
Baltimore Sun fires its longtime cartoonist, Kevin βKALβ Kallaugher | Baltimore Brew
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Baltimore Sun fires its longtime cartoonist, Kevin βKALβ Kallaugher | Baltimore Brew
After a 31-year career at The Sun, heβs pretty sure his progressive views ran afoul of conservative broadcast mogul David Smith, whoβs owned the paper for less than two years.Baltimore Brew
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They use these at Aldi and one of the local grocery chains, Schnucks, and while its possible, its really just about saving money, though I suspect they don't save as much as expected.
![The image shows a screenshot of a social media post from a verified account named "More Perfect Union" with the handle "[@]MorePerfectUS." The post discusses Walmart's decision to replace price stickers with electronic shelf labels across 2,300 stores, suggesting this could lead to surge pricing. It includes a quote from an industry analyst stating, "If it's hot outside, we can raise the price of water and ice cream." Below this, there is a reply from a user named "taylor" with the handle "[@]Ieiasorgana," who humorously criticizes the analyst's statement, saying it should result in imprisonment and public humiliation. The background of the post is white, and the text is in black, with the user's profile picture visible next to their name.](https://blog.taursnd.haus/photo/318531516168646deff08ec080313258-1.jpeg "The image shows a screenshot of a social media post from a verified account named \"More Perfect Union\" with the handle \"[@]MorePerfectUS.\" The post discusses Walmart's decision to replace price stickers with electronic shelf labels across 2,300 stores, suggesting this could lead to surge pricing. It includes a quote from an industry analyst stating, \"If it's hot outside, we can raise the price of water and ice cream.\" Below this, there is a reply from a user named \"taylor\" with the handle \"[@]Ieiasorgana,\" who humorously criticizes the analyst's statement, saying it should result in imprisonment and public humiliation. The background of the post is white, and the text is in black, with the user's profile picture visible next to their name.")
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EV makes fake noises, recalled for not making correct fake noises
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EV with fake engine noises recalled for not having the correct fake engine noises
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV is being recalled, because its fake engine noises weren't the right sort of fake engine noises.Jo BorrΓ‘s (Electrek)
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in reply to π΄ Seph π πΎ • • •The image features a cartoon-style illustration with three characters: a man, a woman, and a child. The man is in the center, wearing a brown suit with a black tie and a pipe in his mouth, smiling. The woman is on the left, wearing a red shirt and a purple skirt, also smiling. The child is on the right, wearing a blue shirt and a green skirt, holding a black object in each hand and smiling. Above them, in bold red letters, is the text: "It's not prejudice if you call it religion." Below the child, in a speech bubble, is the text: "God told us to hate you!" The background is a simple gradient of blue, suggesting a clear sky. The image is credited to BettyBowers.com, with the copyright year 2015.
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The image features a woman in a pink outfit with red trim, her hand over her mouth in a surprised expression. The background is white with a black banner at the top that reads "Religious Freedom" in white text. Below the woman, various phrases are listed in different colors, each accompanied by a biblical reference. The phrases include: "Beat your slaves! Exodus 21:21," "Silence your women! 1 Corinthians 14:34," "Dislike your Jews! 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16," "Obey your slavemaster! Ephesians 6:5," "Desert your family! Mark 10:29," "Hate your wife! Luke 14:26," "Stone your children! Deuteronomy 21:18-21," and "Marry your rapist! Deuteronomy 22:28-29." At the bottom, there is a statement in white text on a black background: "For when your country becomes more enlightened than your god." The image is a critique of religious teachings, using a mix of colors and fonts to emphasize the phrases.
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