Kat Abu @katmabu.bsky.social

Bad News: I’ve been laid off from mmfa, along with a dozen colleagues. There’s a reason far-right billionaires attack Media Matters with armies of lawyers: They know how effective our work is, and it terrifies them (him).

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Dan Williams 🌮 @videospacegames.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:28 UTC

That fucking sucks; you all do/did so much good work there. I hope someone picks you up fast!

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Larry Wayne @larryranting.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:18 UTC

Substack.

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Andy Karl-Son of Dracula @andykarlson.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:29 UTC

Boooooo, fuck billionaires into the cold vacuum of space

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@jtdydyd.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 15:07 UTC

Yeeted from media matters how sad for you

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Taka Hanazawa @takahanazawa.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 11:42 UTC

Love your work. It'll be ok!

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Dieter Lorenzo @dlorenzo.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 20:48 UTC

What’s MMFA?

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Food Data Nerd @fooddatanerd.com [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 03:26 UTC

This is terrible news. I know you’ll find something else because you’re sharp and you rip RW media/politicos to shreds. Your videos are smart and hilarious.

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Simply Ed @gojira65.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 19:47 UTC

Damn it.

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Kevin Logan @kevinlogan.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 19:43 UTC

That's a real shame. I hope it won't deter you from continuing your great work!

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wildmonkeysects™ @wildmonkeysects.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 03:47 UTC

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The Loony Liberal (HIATUS) @loonyliberal.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:55 UTC

Are you in an area where SLAAP laws apply?

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Russ Bengtson @russbengtson.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 20:16 UTC

so sorry kat, everything sucks

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Justin Wallace @justingwallace.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:47 UTC

Keep slaying queen. Thank you for all you do.

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Mitch Coctostan @existentialrefs.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:36 UTC

Fuck! I'm sorry, Kat. You and everyone else there is doing great work. Eat the rich.

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Chaosdream9.bsky.social @chaosdream9.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:12 UTC

You can also invest into Fanbase as well StartEngine.Com/FANBASE bless you throughout your day

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Chaosdream9.bsky.social @chaosdream9.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:00 UTC

Hello I'm Chaosdream and if you trust in what I am about to share with you is there is a amazing appreciation called Fanbase where you can take everything you've done on one social media app and just add all your good work into the Fanbase where you can copy and paste everything else

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Kenyesi Uume @turdlet.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:57 UTC

Media matters is dog shit. So glad to hear struggling

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Colin Gilroy McGuire @colingilroymcguire.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 20:23 UTC

WTF

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Charles Kinbote @charleskinbote.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:13 UTC

Well this is a load of bollocks 🫂

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Emerald Lavigne, subsumed by despair @leftoidsadhu.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:52 UTC

Is that the Elon suit? After showing that ads showed up on blatant Nazi shit? Or a different right-wing billionaire lawsuit?

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Robert de Neufville @deneufville.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 07:18 UTC

Terrible news. I'm extremely sorry to hear this.

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Not Fat Mike @strkanerve.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:50 UTC

This sucks a lot. I know you’ll find something better because I wouldn’t have known who you were if it wasn’t for tik toc. Even if that goes away you will find a way

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Josh Rosenau @joshrosenau.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 19:09 UTC

So sorry. You and your colleagues do amazing work and I hope you all land on your feet and that the people suing MMFA get incurable athlete’s foot.

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Dugtrio17 @dugtrio17.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 19:58 UTC

Fucking shit God fucking dammit

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@deyasi.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 01:17 UTC

This is horrible news! I hope you land on your feet.

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@megatrope.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:26 UTC

Ugh.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:38 UTC

Oh no! I’m so sorry, Kat

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CHOAM Nomsky 💭 @thielman.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:22 UTC

Ah shit. Very sorry, Kat.

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Christopher Deutsch @drchrisdeutsch.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 19:10 UTC

I'm so sorry. You were doing important work.

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JohnnyD @johnnystardust.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 19:35 UTC

Hopefully you can get something soon.

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Bergamot @bergamot1.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:23 UTC

Solidarity, you did amazing work

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Danny Cat @dcat1.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:30 UTC

Oh shit!! And the work being done so critical too. Sorry to hear

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unpaid shirtz dot cool brand ambassador @sam.robotsfightingdinosaurs.com [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:47 UTC

Yo, what the fuck!!!

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Lauren McKenzie [free 🇵🇸] @themckenziest.gay [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:29 UTC

End stage capitalism strangling itself to death on the greed of the worst of humanity. So sorry 💜

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DeeLynn 🐌 @deelynn.com [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 11:24 UTC

MMFA is terrifying to fascists !

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Lon @lonttr.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:32 UTC

Your content is so great and concise, this really sucks. I hope you get a great offer

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Diogenes of Snarkadia @diogeneslamp.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 19:43 UTC

Mr. Free Speech defending free speech again

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It's Chaos, Be Kind @atomicovermind.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 22:53 UTC

Agh, terrible news.

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@rwb77.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:37 UTC

You'll not have a hard time finding a new job

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ራስ ባሪያው Rass Bariaw @rassbariaw.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 12:33 UTC

🤔

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:41 UTC

You are brilliant. In a just world, this wouldn't have happened. In our crappy world, I hope somebody who recognizes your talent snaps you up quickly.

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Craig @craiglansford.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:51 UTC

You’re speaking truth to power and they don’t like it. Keep doing your thing. We stand with you.

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Liz @coolnameliz.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:40 UTC

I'm so sorry, mmfa is such an important and unique voice.

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Ehusman @ehusman.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 04:31 UTC

Goddamnit

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Marc Deschamps @marcdachamp.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:47 UTC

So sorry, Kat. You’re so good at what you do.

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Dr. Ashok Karra @akarra.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 22:46 UTC

your work is awesome and essential. can't wait to see what's next.

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Carey @privacat.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 21:00 UTC

A thousand times, fuck Elon Musk. So sorry you're going through this.

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Tee Jay Kaye @teejaykaye.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:27 UTC

Fuck Elon Musk.

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Tall Alf @homunculusdick.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:09 UTC

You'll be back on the beat in no time. Fuck those guys (that guy)

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Erie Siobhan @erienoteerie.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 01:44 UTC

This sucks. I hope you find work soon.

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Dan Foobar @danfoobar.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:33 UTC

Well, that sucks. We need your voice more than ever

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Paul Arzooman @zoopaul.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:01 UTC

I will say straight up that it is stone cold stupidity to lay off someone who does as much consistent good work as you do. You'll land on your feet for sure and when you do, it'll be even better. Good luck.

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Dong Juan @bigbongtheory.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 16:58 UTC

How long until they take a rightward turn?

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JERM @j3rm.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 00:42 UTC

It's common for people who have been laid off to blame others.

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Trapped in a Suburban Hellhole @carljanderson.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:40 UTC

Fuck that sucks.

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Ken Raining @kenraining.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:27 UTC

Oh man that SUUUCKS. Both for you and for us! You are tremendous at what you do and I hope someone snatches you up quickly.

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Mike Martin @realmpmartin.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 02:22 UTC

✊️

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Nona Moss @nonamoss.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:33 UTC

this sucks. goddamn him (them)

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Pat Stack @pat-stack.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:34 UTC

Ah shit, sorry to see this. Keep up the good fight.

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Codhisattva @codhisattva.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:08 UTC

I hope you land stronger than ever.

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Paul Sokol @voyicks.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:05 UTC

Sorry to hear that my dude :( But that means you are doing real meaningful work! Don't let them get you down 🙌

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Evo Daily @evodaily.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 21:11 UTC

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Brian DeViteri @bsbeamer.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 20:17 UTC

REALLY hope this is just the start of something amazing and new for you!

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Wolverinethad (Boo Thad) @lettersfromthewasteland.org [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 03:52 UTC

Oh SHIT, Kat. You were one of the most effective people there.

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peter ⓥ @avildsen.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:51 UTC

thanks for all the work you’ve done @ mm 🙏🏻 look forward to seeing what’s next!

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Gal @galnotgadot.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:01 UTC

That sucks, hope you get snatched quickly, would miss your work.

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Vince @chillshorts57.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:06 UTC

Oh god I'm sorry to hear that, I really hope you get set up into a good position again that sticks it to him

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Torr Leonard 🧵 @torrleonard.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:57 UTC

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Nicholas R. @trinityxaos.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 00:13 UTC

Sorry that happened to you. Is there a way to counter those army of lawyers, somehow?

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Six canning jars in a trenchcoat 𓅃 @lids.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:45 UTC

I’m sorry, your work is amazing

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John ✦° @johnchavez.io [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 19:31 UTC

Will you be staring a blog in the meantime? So sorry to hear this happened to you Kat. And you are right, Your work is effective.

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Harvey Birdlaw @ostensiblyethan.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 22:46 UTC

That’s fucked. Fucking creeps abused a bunch of people until they found a coward in charge who capitulated. Keep up the solid work, and you have a readership who will follow you wherever you land.

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Victory Laine ✌🏽 @victorylaine12.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:44 UTC

Contact @pressprogress.ca and @thetyee.ca and thenarwhal.ca
We need more great journalists covering Canada and US politics .

Best of luck in your future.
Today is the start of new beginning. ✨️

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Rachel Larris @rachellarris.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:44 UTC

Kay, I don’t know you personally but my take: management shouldn’t be trusted when they explain layoffs.

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@abrodsky.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 20:04 UTC

Why the layoffs?

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Alex Morash @alexmorash.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 20:44 UTC

I’m so sorry. As a former MMFAer who’s funding wasn’t renewed by a donor, it pains me to hear this happened to all of you. If it helps, most media matters alumni are really helpful to reach out to, especially when looking for work. You will run into us all way more frequently than you’d think.

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Kat Abu @katmabu.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:26 UTC

Good News: It takes a lot more than that to shut me up. My DMs are open.

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Ziggy Fleetwood @ziggyfleetwood.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:42 UTC

I hope you’re not laid off for long, Kat.

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Green Thumb Girl @greenthumbgirl.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 11:27 UTC

Please contact DOJ just because two state AGs are agroing you does not necessarily mean they know.
www.justice.gov/doj/webform/...

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Risque Fiasco @risquefiasco.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 21:52 UTC

Elon Musk is an ignorant stain on society, nothing more than a showman buying then claiming others' ideas for his own. A glorified Trump voting salesman with a huge mouth who shows his hatred of children by giving them names of shame.

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Kombiz Lavasany @kombiz.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 19:53 UTC

I'm sorry Kat! This really sucks, mm does incredible, invaluable work.

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natural passenger princess 🏳️‍⚧️ @kyorosix.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:29 UTC

I’m really sorry Kat, you are awesome and I know someone smart will hire you to keep doing the good work.

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Wendel @wendelschwab.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 20:14 UTC

I'm sorry, this really sucks.

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Cis PeeBee🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈BLM🍉 @peebeejaybee.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 20:19 UTC

💜

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Paul @pawlbologna.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 20:29 UTC

I am very sorry to hear that, you do excellent work

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maraleia @maraleia.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:50 UTC

I'm so fucking pissed for you Kat.

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Buttadeus @thewanderingjew.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:46 UTC

what the fuck. What the fuck?!

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Mr Doublina Mr Bob Doublina @mrbobdoublina.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 21:15 UTC

Eat the Rich

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Ken Breese @kbreese.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 19:41 UTC

I’m sorry, that’s rough. You’re courageous. Please keep going!

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Ben Dunn @grimmben.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:43 UTC

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Rob @somewherefun.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 20:36 UTC

Elon Musk is a fascist Billionaire thug, delete Twitter and don't buy a Tesla, stop supporting a fascist Billionaire!

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Brooke Binkowski @brooklynmarie.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 20:15 UTC

This is horrible news. I'm so very sorry. Solidarity!

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JB @jbonbluesky.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 17:45 UTC

Love & support may not feel as good as getting a paycheck, but know we appreciate everything you’ve been doing - and will do! ❤️

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Stefen 𝕋ower @stefentower.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:45 UTC

Many Americans shall avenge Musk's destruction here and otherwise. We are just about d-u-n done with that Nazi.

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Dan Goose @hughjanis.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 20:01 UTC

Good luck! Huge fan of your stuff.

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DODGERAM @ccapri.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 21:11 UTC

KAT- THAT BILLIONAIRE ATTACK MEANS THEY ARENT TAKING A GLOBAL RISK OF A WAR BREAKING OUT FOR THE COST OF MEDIA MAKING TERRIBLE DECISIONS. USING THE WORD "MATTERS" IS DEFINED WITH SHORT MEANING. WHEN A BILLIONAIRE HERE A WORD AS SUCH IT IS LIKE PULLING A TRIGGER OF A GUN.

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@bklynrob.bsky.social [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:59 UTC

Really it had nothing to do with your Hamas apologia?

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rØbert @rowast.com [ View ] May 23, 2024 at 18:27 UTC

I'm sorry Kat, I love your work, I'm sorry for this tumult but whoever hired you next will be ecstatic that they did, you did phenomenal work. Hopefully you can spend the down time with Heater

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