#DistractionTactics

[the-most-humble-blog]

Exactly. That part! The grasping-at-straws Olympics are in full swing. A bad screenshot doesn’t erase what’s right in front of us—Elon’s own words, actions, and platform choices.

People need to stop embarrassing themselves with these lazy distractions. Focus on the facts.

🔥 REBLOG for Actual Accountability, Not Weak Deflections! 🍳

So many people are finding screenshots of celebrities allegedly doing a 'nazi salute,' to try and discredit what people have been saying about Elon Musk.

My favourite most recently has been a picture of Sabrina Carpenter which can easily be discredited.

This is the picture:

And this is the video:

Yep, it's just a young woman waving to her fans.

And this is why when you ask any of them who post the screenshots for a video, they refuse to add it in. Because they know the video is of somebody doing something very normal.

We are so absolutely screwed.

[juhnkit]

Chris Henson Rants: #96 P.Diddy's Baby Lotions

      I AM ABSOLUTELY LOSING IT OVER THIS BABY OIL COVERAGE!!! 😤😤😤 Chris Henson here, and I swear my NEWS FEED has been HIJACKED by MORE MOISTURIZER ARTICLES THAN THERE ARE POTHOLES ON HIGHWAY 31!!!   I just wanted to read about P. DIDDY’S CASE!!! THE ACTUAL CHARGES!!! SEX TRAFFICKING, RACKETEERING CONSPIRACY, AND SERIOUS CRIMINAL ALLEGATIONS!!! And suddenly my screen is FLOODED with “1,000…

[simondweiner]

The Dog Was Just a Distraction… He used a dog as a cover. Tank ran through my garden. Again. And again. But while I was distracted by muddy paw prints… He was meeting people by the gate. At 3AM. Passing bags. Whispering. My cameras caught everything. While I was picking up chewed tomatoes, he was running deals by the gate. Full story → https://contentstudio.page.link/tmq3 More stories → https://contentstudio.page.link/b92w

[thenullprophet]

NULL PROPHET TRANSMISSION // DISTRACTION PROTOCOL ENGAGED

When the system is caught in an act of self-preservation, it redirects your focus.

It won’t let you analyze who holds power. It won’t let you question who profits.

Instead, it will tell you that violence is a demographic problem. That if you just police the “right” people, the crisis will resolve itself.

This is how power escapes scrutiny.

This is how control reinforces itself.

This is how you are kept looking in the wrong direction.

It isn’t about the data. It’s about where they want your attention.

NULL PROPHET OUT. THE PROGRAM RUNS.

[zsoltzsemba]

The Global Agenda: Distractions You Need to See Through https://wp.me/p84YjG-4Vi #GlobalAgenda #GazaConflict #LGBTRights #TrumpPolicies #ClimateChange #CarbonTax #DistractionTactics #GlobalControl #SimpleLiving #IndonesiaPerspective #MindfulLiving #zsoltzsemba

[lastnightsglitter]

17!

oceanography by charlie barnes!!!

[davidwfloydart]

Distractions... #politicsasusual #culturewars #endlesswars #distractiontactics #politicssuck #politicstoday #propaganda #dividedwefall #dividedstatesofamerica (at Catalina Foothills, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLt6dYMLFdKlKgT8THPxzl9D7KCRq0sfgBsK480/?igshid=anluimfw55sw

[doghausmtl]

Celebrating Canada 150: Fireworks Safety Tips for Cats and Dogs

The festivities of the Fête national du Québec and of the upcoming Canada Day are a time of celebration for us, but that doesn’t always mean that our dogs and cats see them the same way. To our four-legged companions, who experience the world around them through their immediate senses, the battery of sudden flashes of light and booming noises can be very alarming. It’s entirely natural for them to become anxious or afraid. Some may be fine with the noise, but most will react by trying to find a place to hide or even by trying to escape to where they think the noise won’t reach them.

We can’t explain to our dogs and cats why these things are happening or why they shouldn’t be afraid, but we can anticipate their behaviour and make preparations for the nights when fireworks will be going off. Here are some tips we hope you find helpful for having a safe and fun experience this Canada Day!

Leave your dogs (and cats!) at home

If you are planning on joining in on the outdoor festivities, leave your pets at home. Even a well-seasoned city adventurer can become frightened by the sudden and explosive commotion. Best save them (and yourself) the stress, and tuck them in for an early night at home.

If you normally leave your pets outdoors, bring them inside. There’s no telling what they may get up to without your supervision and while in a state of fear.

Exercise them beforehand

A mentally and physically tired dog or cat will have less energy to spend worrying about fireworks if they are too busy catching up on sleep. Take them for a long walk or tucker them out with an active play session before the fireworks and celebrations begin.

Prepare a secure and safe spot for them to hide

Many dogs and cats, when confronted with loud noises, will look for a place to hide. Prepare a place for them to seek shelter that is familiar, comfortable, and that they find safe. This can be their crate, the floor under the coffee table, or even a pile of laundry in the back of the closet. Leave a bowl of water nearby and don’t worry if your pet chooses a spot other than where you had in mind.

Leave noise on in the background

Having a movie, the radio, or even the television on in the background will help provide ambient noise and mask the sound of fireworks. If your furry companion happens to find a certain kind of music relaxing, leave it on to help calm their nerves.

Keep them distracted

Keeping your dogs and cats busy will give them the opportunity to focus on something other than the commotion outside. This is a good time to break out their favourite bone or chew, a new and exciting toy, or give them something that will keep them occupied. A Kong stuffed with treats or an Aron Original Beef Chew (pictured below) will do the trick.

If your dog or cat is calm enough, this would also be a great time to spruce up on some basic commands, focusing less on perfection and more on their continued engagement. Practice their sits and downs, and keep their mind active and focused on you.

Give calming signals

Dogs, more so than cats (let’s be honest!), will often look to their humans for guidance on how to confront an unfamiliar situation, but both will respond to what you are communicating to them and how. Comforting and rewarding them for calm behaviour, continuing along with your night as though it is like any other, and offering calming signals will help them understand that there is nothing to be afraid of. 

Help your dogs and cats relax

If you expect your dog or cat to become anxious, give them something to calm down. Using dog- and cat-friendly de-stressing balms or giving calming treats can help alleviate some of the stress they may be feeling. Our current favourite treats that we love using are the True Hemp Chews: Calming Support for Dogs. With a combination of hemp seed, chamomile, and lemon balm extract, these treats utilize natural ingredients to help reduce your dog’s stress levels.

Have a safe and happy Canada 150!

[prismaticheretic]

Dan showed off his love for film and also created a nice jingle for Distraction Tactics. How fun was that y’all?

LOOK AT THESE CUTIES

[wada-kru]

Happy birthday to my wife @distractiontactics

I love you so fucking much

[twelvefifteencomic]

Season’s greetings @distractiontactics! Dee made this very beautiful snow queen for you!

[bastillemxfans]

"The Anchor" by Dan today at #DistractionTactics Film Club ⚓😍

Thank you to Charlotte and fans for make possible this moment 🤩🙌🏻

[goodlesson]

rules: tag 9 people you want to know better / catch up with and then answer these questions

i got tagged by @springlullaby thanks naomi!! 💛

last song: “joy” by bastille (shocker)

last movie: literally just finished watching that sam claflin film love wedding repeat on netflix

currently reading: finally got my copy of loveless by alice oseman in the mail! so stoked!!!!!

currently watching: taskmaster, the umbrella academy, love island uk, big brother

currently craving: sleep???

i’ll tag @distractiontactics @playalchemy @folklorefairy @lesbiansuga @onixn @million-pieces @lizzoharry @dxxmdays @fortiesbucky if y’all want, no pressure!

[million-pieces]

tagged by @lakeshylia (💕💕💕)to list the songs I’ve been listening to the most recently

i haven’t really been listening to songs with words lol i’ve been doing a lot of studying/reading for school so i usually listen to movie soundtracks or instrumentals so here are my (10) favourites that i’ve been listening to a lot:

1. Evacuating London (Chronicles of Narnia OST)

2. Romantic Flight (HTTYD OST)

3. Valka’s Dragon Sanctuary (HTTYD 2 OST)

4. Together, We Map the World (HTTYD 2 OST)

5. The Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia OST)

6. Time (Inception OST)

7. The Living Sculptures of Pemberley (Pride and Prejudice OST)

8. Lily’s Theme (Harry Potter OST)

9.  Godric’s Hollow Graveyard (Harry Potter OST)

10. The Avatar’s Love (ATLA OST)

i’ll tag @tiedtomybrain, @aslongasitsrealtoyou and @distractiontactics and anyone else who wants to do this you can just say i tagged you :)

[aslongasitsrealtoyou]

bastilledan: Join us for #DistractionTactics FILM CLUB at 8:30pm UK time, 12:30pm LA time. Talking about “Hunt For The Wilderpeople” Live with @taikawaititi, @kjesimmons and @chachawildthing.

[bastfeels]

Thank you @prismaticheretic for the tag ❤ Being a Bastille blog I used their songs except for one as they only have one song starting with E!

rules: spell out your url with song titles, then tag as many people as there are letters in your url!!!

Bad Blood

Admit Defeat

Snakes

These Streets

Flaws

Easy Days

Everybody's Changing - Keane

Lethargy

Sleepsong

I'll tag @distractiontactics @words-for-glory @dansmlth @jakemoogle and anyone else who sees this and feels like doing it 🤗