rhetoric hashira

@tumblesweed

probably baking bread. i've been online since dial up. still cc. ex-academic rhetoric and writing phd. mixed white-privileged yoeme diaspora "pretendian." child of the watch. stone and sky.

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rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· May 26

The United States has actually achieved its true identity: joke ass clown show country.

A still of the White House from a television news show. The White house is in full view behind lush trees. Behind it are two arches meeting in the middle, clearly indicating the frame of a stage behind the White House.

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· May 22

with alt-text

A graphic that depicts a fish facing left with the words "Fuck AI Protect The Water" all in a dark gray ble with an orange red background

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· May 21

[P] quote with a fictional band that is not spinal tap

A still from the film "Airheads" with Brenden Fraser, Steve Buscemi, and Adam Sandler. Brenden has long wavy hair, a black headband, a black leather jacket, and a grey shirt. Steve is wearing a black shirt, sleeves cuffed, and shoulder length hair. Adam wears a red flannel with the sleeves cut off and a beanie

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· May 5

Seeing both of these posts about vaginas/uteri before 9am is really setting the tone for the day. Especially after that intense thread about gynecology education last night. All original posts linked below.

Bryan Johnson &
@bryan_johnson •1d
Just gave Kate oral sex. Goodnight everyone.

Bryan Johnson
@bryan_johnson 1d
This is her vaginal microbiome report. 100/100 score.
Top 1% of all vaginas.
Her sample is dominated by the single most protective bacterial species a vagina can host (Lactobacillus crispatus).
Only about 25-30% of reproductive age women globally are L. crispatus-dominant,

A ring camera with two flood lights shaped like a uterus

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· Apr 29

Does anyone want to see the jellyfish my youngest kiddo drew using the lesbian flag colors? This is a kid who does not use AI and has a genuine love for art and the ocean.

A digital drawing of a jellyfish using the lesbian flag colors. The jellyfish is primarily bright orange with maroon, yellow, lighter orange, and rose highlights to emphasize the dome and tentacles.

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· Apr 8

Aladdin's regularly donates food to fundraisers and MENA cultural events. On their wall, they have the Michigan State MENA events for April's National Arab American Heritage Month posted along with thank you letters. They are beloved in community.

On Aladdin restaurant's wall are fliers for Michigan State's April MENA National Arab American Heritage Month events along with thank you letters from Lansing Catholic High School, CodePink, the East Lansing Education Foundation and many more.

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· Mar 28

104 Lowell, Michigan residents have said NO to a proposed Microsoft data surveillance center in their city so far today.

A poster with three voting options on the proposed data center in Lowell, Michigan. 104 votes for No. 2 votes undecided. 1 Yes vote.

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· Mar 28

My booth is next to the #NoDataCenter booth at this community event. I guess they knew haha. Anyway, it's really cool. People keep stopping by and learning about this movement, then voting.

A picture of a large poster board split in three sections to vote No, Undecided, or Yes in the data center being proposed in Lowell Michigan.

A table covered in fliers and three posters detailing plans for a proposed data center in Lowell Michigan. One poster reads, "NO DATA CENTER" in black letters inside a red crossed circle.

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· Mar 28

I'm outside the City of Lowell, Michigan and a lot of homes have big NO DATA CENTER signs out #StopAI

a picture of a yard outside Lowell Michigan with a white sign. In black letters reads, "NO DATA CENTER" and has a red crossed circle over the letters. There's a white brick apartment building in the background.

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· Mar 26

An extract of an interview with Dr. Fauci about the reason why we do not have herd immunity with SARS, including alt-text. If anyone has the link to the interview, please comment!

A screencap of an interview with Dr. Fauci.

MML: So, with regard to that issue and something you mentioned earlier, how should we define herd immunity with respect to COVID, I mean, how do we think of it?

ASF: I wrote a paper on that. It was a simple paper [2]. It stated that we cannot apply the standard criteria of herd immunity. It's not applicable with SARS-CoV2. And the reason is, it's simple. I can synopsize the paper in 30 seconds. One is that herd immunity is dependent on an immune response that is durable, measured in decades to a lifetime, and a pathogen that does not change. So, you have a clear-cut herd immunity with measles. Why? The measles that I got infected with as a child, because Inwas born before the measles vaccine, is the same measles that's killing kids in the developing world today.

Number 2, if you get infected with measles or you get vaccinated with measles, the duration of protection minimally is decades and maximally is lifetime. Those are the criteria that you need for herd immunity. Because if you have a pathogen that keeps changing like the multiple variants of SARS, and if you have a duration of immunity, that's measured in months, the entire concept of herd immunity is no longer valid. That's the point.

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· Mar 5

Noem was not fired. They're announcing a new international policy and program where she'll lead in security. I am begging you all to read beyond headlines and the sensational enthusiasm. This is not the win you think it is.

Donald J. Trump post: I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026. The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida. I thank Kristi for her service at "Homeland." Serving 10 years in the United States House of Representatives, and 3 in the Senate, Markwayne has done a tremendous job representing the wonderful people of Oklahoma, where I won all 77 out of 77 counties — in 2016, 2020, and 2024! A MAGA Warrior, and former undefeated professional MMA fighter, Markwayne truly gets along well with people, and knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda. As the only Native American in the Senate, Markwayne is a fantastic advocate for our Tribal Communities. Markwayne will work tirelessly to Keep Our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country. End the Scourge of Illegal Drugs, and MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN. Markwayne will make a spectacular Secretary of Homeland Security. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· Feb 27

Well I just started sobbing violently in relief. Posted with alt text

Donald Trump post that reads, "Therefore, I am directing EVERY Federal Agency in the United States Government to IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of Anthropic's technology. We don't need it, we don't want it, and will not do business with them again! There will be a [highlighted] Six Month phase out for Agencies like the Department of War [end highlight] who are using Anthropic's products, at various levels. Anthropic better get their act together, and be helpful during this phase out period, or I will use the Full Power of the Presidency to make them comply with major civil and criminal consequences to follow."

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· Jan 15

ICE in Maine post with alt text

Screenshot of a Facebook post by Carl Sheline that reads, "It's my understanding that there will be ICE enforcement in Official City of Lewiston, Maine soon. I urge residents and businesses to know their rights and have a plan of action if ICE stops them in the street, visits their home, or visits their business. As a reminder, Lewiston Police do not enforce federal law. I understand that this is an unsettling time for many of our residents. Lewiston is a strong city and we care about our community and each other. Please check on your neighbors and stay safe. Please find more information here: https://www.aclumaine.org/preparingforice/

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· Dec 21

the biscuits mentioned

a tin of specialty cookies from Lebanon. Some are coated in a light frosting with pistachio shavings and sprinkles.

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· Dec 17

absolutely stunning powwow stamps from USPS

a picture of a current forever stamp book featuring five different Native people in regalia.

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· Nov 7

Just got a text from Michigan Health and Human Services regarding SNAP 👀

A screenshot of a text message to an iPhone from number 44793 that reads, "MDHHS Notice: Per the federal court, USDA must fund November SNAP benefits in full by Nov. 7 despite the federal gov't shutdown. Payments will begin within 48 hours."

rhetoric hashira@tumblesweed· Jul 31

Y'all, I collaborated with @lilhazzy.bsky.social on a logo for business cards and it's so cute! i love the details and how it represents me and my home. She is a dream to work with and has skills. I highly recommend working with her for any design needs.