Sam Welter
@knightofnothing.bsky.social
MN native trying like hell to be a good husband, father, ally, citizen, and steward. Here for politics, justice, D&D, movies, music, Tolkien talk, and other detritus. Hopeless dabbler. Cat person, but my dog has won me over. He/him.
I've been married and I've been divorced. I have kids. I've reprimanded and I've been laid off. I've been in heated arguments and physical altercations and stressful situations 1000s of times. But I never knew nervous perspiration until I started playing Blitz Chess online.
Striking graphic in this latest Reuters piece, which finds that while President Trump and his family have profited by at least $2.3 billion since he retook the presidency, their more than a million investors have suffered $2.3 billion in net losses. www.reuters.com/investigatio...
Spider-men on the Minneapolis Blue Line! Best thing I've seen on transit in a long time. Thanks, web-heads! #Spiderman #Minneapolis
we have a republican trifecta government and this is what they have delivered to us. put your petty fucking bullshit beefs aside and loudly blame who is responsible for what fucking ails you, or, if you can’t help yourself, shut the entire fuck up.
I feel like I shouldn't have to say this in 2026, but don't break the build
I think Mando and the Kid is gonna be pulpy fun
io9@io9.com · 3mo ago'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Is Currently Tracking for the Lowest 'Star Wars' Opening in Years
@tft.io I may have to consider getting the LEGO Minas Tirith set after all
LEGO Lord of the Rings: Battering Ram "Grond" (40893) as gift with purchase of the Large LEGO Minas Tirith?
“Grond will breach it!” At least according to current rumors, LEGO Lord of the Rings fans may soon be able to recreate the iconic scene with Gothmog. The mighty battering ram that was used by [...]
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As one of my friends so eloquently put it, they all need to be given the Gift of Ilúvatar
lesbian john williams 🦔@micropolyphonia.bsky.social · 4mo agoannouncing ILÚVATAR, my multi-billion dollar company which will specialize in the dismantling of all other idiotically tolkien-named entities, that they shalt see that no theme may be played that hath not its uttermost source in me, nor can any alter the music in my despite
I was one of the contrarian weirdos who loved this back when it came out. Looking forward to revisiting it. And check out @patrickhwillems.bsky.social review of this mind bending flick -
The Most Important Movie Of The 21st Century
YouTube video by Patrick (H) Willems
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TheHDRoom in 4K UHD@thehdroom.bsky.social · 4mo agoSpeed Racer returns to the big screen exclusively in IMAX on April 20. www.imax.com/movie/speed-...
“We are still being subjected to endless discourse about the supposed need for macho, beer-swilling, pot-smoking commentators on the left who can go toe-to-toe with the right’s manosphere influencers and cancellation-seeking comedians.” www.liberalcurrents.com/cringe-is-go...
Cringe is Good, Earnestness is Strength
On irony poisoning and the importance of being earnest.
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Leaving aside the question of general strikes, her posture towards Dems seems to be combative rather than transformative. And more basically, you don't hire a boxer to do your taxes. I have been a fan of her journalism and media criticism, but her candidacy has started to leave me cold.
Will Stancil@whstancil.bsky.social · 5mo agoI actually agree that a major problem with legislators is that they tend to ignore the immense amount of soft power they can potentially exercise. That’s correct. But, uh, general strikes aren’t where that soft power lies.
Well when you put it like that...
CiaoZuck@bubyefb.bsky.social · 6mo agoThis this...thing!! He needs to go!
You were virtually invisible on the ground when we needed you. We won't forget.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey@mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social · 6mo agoThey thought they could break us, but a love for our neighbors and a resolve to endure can outlast an occupation. These patriots of Minneapolis are showing that it’s not just about resistance — standing with our neighbors is deeply American.
It is difficult to grasp the full extent of the Trump Administration's crimes and cruelty, but we must try. Here's an excellent thread that snaps into sharp focus the horror of this regime.
MdDoogie3@mddoogie3.bsky.social · 6mo agoI don’t really know what I expect in posting this, but maybe some people see it and can learn from it. I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.” 1/
Saw Blue Velvet (1986) in a creepy old theater build in 1935 that would not have been out of place in the movie. Took my kids to see Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) which was an event - it was first time they had ever had to stand in a block-long line to see a movie.
Andy Khouri@andykhouri.bsky.social · 6mo agoHave asked this before and always like the responses. What are your biggest “I saw that in the first run cinema” flexes? Couple of mine: Transformers: The Movie (1986) Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) Office Space (1999)
Our group is in the midst of a grand survey of all the TTRPGs we've purchased over the years but never got around to playing. Currently running through Blades in the Dark!
Aaron Ross Powell@aaronrosspowell.com · 6mo agoFinally penned my "If you only play D&D, I encourage you to try other TTRPGs because you might find you love them" manifesto.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is... good?! I pretty much hate-watched the last few seasons of GoT, and I didn't bother with HotD, but I am really enjoying the tale of Ser Dunk!
