Chuck Fry 🏳️‍🌈

@SVChucko@sfba.social
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He/him/his. Aging cis male #nerd, counting down to retirement in the heart of Silicon Valley. Using the Internet socially since 1984 (really!). Fair weather #cyclist. #Musician. Wannabe #RaceTraitor and #Antifascist. #TransRights advocate. Many boosts. Occasionally, original thoughts.

Avatar photo: Balding white man wearing a rainbow face mask.

Header photo: A banner reading “FUCK OFF FASCISTS” on the side of a building in Portland, OR (I think) during the George Floyd protests.

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Rarely updated bloghttp://www.chucko.com/blog
Dave says rather well what I was thinking when I heard about this EO. #PapersPlease #CreepingFascism https://sfba.social/@drahardja/114809624039526519
Dave Rahardja (@drahardja@sfba.social)

On the surface, this is just another way to enshittify National Parks by charging tourists more money than US residents. But how are park officials going to verify that you’re a US resident, and give you preferential rates? That’s right: you need to show papers, and not just State IDs, but passports, “Real ID” verified IDs which are linked to your Federal status, or work permits. In any other year, I would think that this is just another way to gouge tourists, but in 2025, in the atmosphere we’re in, I can’t help but think that this is yet another way to acclimate people to the “papers, please” culture that dictators love. This also means undocumented people are now excluded from entering parks at all, because they may not have a Federal-compliant ID to show, nor a tourist visa. Just another step in our journey of authoritarianism. #kakistocracy #nationalParks #authoritarianism #papersPlease https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-signs-executive-order-calling-for-foreign-visitors-to-pay-surcharge-at-national-parks/

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When is Omnisexual Visibility Day 2025 and what does it mean? – Heckin' Unicorn

Omnisexual Visibility Day is an annual observance celebrated on 6 July. The day was created to recognise and celebrate people who identify as omnisexual. It is an opportunity to learn and share information about the diversity of gender identities, sexual orientations, and expressions.  The day is a chance to recognise the omnisexual community and to raise awareness about their experiences. People can show their support for omnisexuality by attending events, participating in online conversations, and sharing resources about the identity. It is also an opportunity to learn more about the unique experiences of omnisexual individuals. Article continues below What does omnisexual mean?  Omnisexuality is an identity that is often misunderstood and underrepresented. It is an orientation where someone is attracted to people of all genders, with gender being a contributing factor towards attraction. Some omnisexual folks experience attraction to different traits in different genders, and some may have a gender preference. When is Omnisexual Visibility Day 2025?  Omnisexual Visibility Day is celebrated annually on 6 July.  In 2025, Omnisexual Visibility Day will fall on Sunday, 6 July.  What is the significance of Omnisexual Visibility Day?   Omnisexual Visibility Day is a day of recognition for those who identify as omnisexual. It is an opportunity for people who identify as omnisexual to come together, celebrate their identity, and raise awareness about the challenges of being omnisexual.  Article continues below The day is also a chance to educate others about omnisexuality, recognise and honour the contributions of omnisexual people, and create spaces for meaningful dialogue and support. By raising awareness about omnisexuality, the day seeks to promote acceptance and reduce stigma associated with the community.  Through visibility, omnisexual people can gain a voice, feel seen and accepted, and be empowered to tell their stories.  Other relevant LGBTQ+ awareness days In addition to Omnisexual Visibility Day, there are many other LGBTQ+ awareness periods throughout the year. These days help to raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community and fight discrimination.  Check out these other relevant LGBTQ+ awareness days:  Omnisexual Visibility Day 2025 All 35+ LGBTQ+ Awareness Days in 2025 If you’ve enjoyed this article, you might want to check out our comprehensive list of all 35+ LGBTQ+ Awareness Days in 2025! The article is sorted chronologically by month, with a short write-up that describes the significance of each LGBTQ+ Awareness Day. Article continues below

Heckin' Unicorn

US citizens are among the most indoctrinated in the world.

The only good thing about what is happening right now is that some of us are finally learning to see through the indoctrination.

@ai6yr
Here are The Eyewall posts that helped me understand more about the forecasting part of this tragedy, in case others are interested:

Yesterday’s Eyewall:
https://theeyewall.com/making-sense-of-the-weather-that-led-to-a-horrible-texas-flooding-tragedy-plus-tropical-storm-chantal/

Today’s Eyewall:
https://theeyewall.com/chantal-makes-landfall-near-myrtle-beach-and-now-moving-inland-as-a-rainmaker/

Making sense of the weather that led to a horrible Texas flooding tragedy, plus Tropical Storm Chantal

In brief: Invest 92L became Tropical Depression 3 yesterday and is now Tropical Storm Chantal. It’s en route to the Carolinas. We take a detailed look at what occurred in Texas Thursday night…

The Eyewall

“Only the vulnerable die of Covid”

“Genuinely disabled people won’t lose Medicaid”

“How many comorbids did they have?”

“Disabled people are stealing my tax dollars”

These are all eugenicist talking points.

Disabled people are not expendable.

They’re conditioning you to accept atrocities.

ICE won’t stop with harassing Latino immigrants. They’re going to start randomly searching anyone in the 100 mile border zone.

If they’re funding it at more than the Marines, you know damn well they’re going to use it
https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/border-zone

Know Your Rights | 100 Mile Border Zone | ACLU

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects people from random and arbitrary stops and searches. Although the federal government claims the power to conduct certain kinds of warrantless stops within 100 miles of the U.S. border, important Fourth Amendment protections still apply. This helps you understand your rights within the 100-mile border zone.​

American Civil Liberties Union
@quixoticgeek I was told by a gay friend that he never used that word in giving directions, but instead said “gayly forward”.
I'm getting fed up with people who make $2,500 per hour existing end of toot.

The next few years in America are going to be full of predictable and self inflicted disasters such as these.

We’ve traded lives and well being for tax cuts and mass deportations.

Great thread about grass-roots resistance actions all across the US. #NoKings #YouFascistsBoundToLose https://mstdn.social/@MaryAustinBooks/114800942383362590
Mary Austin VOTED 4 HARRIS! (@MaryAustinBooks@mstdn.social)

#Florida state rep Angie Nixon was among the lawmakers again demanding an oversight visit in Alligator Auschwitz. Under normal circumstances, of course, this would simply be her job. In the current conditions, with lawmakers of color being assaulted and illegally arrested by goons, this is a very brave act of defiance. #Trump #fascism #ice https://www.instagram.com/p/DLrBsFWsyDt/

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US citizens are among the most indoctrinated in the world.

The only good thing about what is happening right now is that some of us are finally learning to see through the indoctrination.