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Darren Johnson

@darrenj.bsky.social

Gamer (TTRPG, Board Games, Miniatures Games), FLGS Owner, Storyteller, Former Electrical Engineer, Astrophotographer, Amateur Photographer, Ham, Maker. Stroke Survivor. Formerly @IODarren on the bird app. (he/him)

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A MAGA teenager was spurned by a teen girl so he sent pizza to her home to intimidate her. The police ignored it.

Then, he saw she mocked Charlie Kirk so he murdered her and her friend by ramming his truck into them at 70mph while they were riding their bikes.

He's now charged with murder.

06.10.2025 00:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2237    ๐Ÿ” 783    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 83    ๐Ÿ“Œ 100

The biggest mistake our founding fathers made was thinking that the citizens of the United States would be more involved in whatโ€™s happening.

03.10.2025 20:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations!

03.10.2025 20:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A picture of the very first Ork Codex.

A picture of the very first Ork Codex.

Hereโ€™s what my 40K looks like

03.10.2025 14:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ladies and gentlemen. THIS deserves your condolences and empathy. Not a whole ass white nationalist who wasn't shy about how much he hated people like me or folks in the lgbtq community.

10.09.2025 21:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 615    ๐Ÿ” 274    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Orson Welles would murder every one of you motherfuckers with a hammer.

06.09.2025 04:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1233    ๐Ÿ” 359    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 23    ๐Ÿ“Œ 11
Stephen Miller Tears Up As Son Says First 14 Words

Stephen Miller Tears Up As Son Says First 14 Words

Stephen Miller Tears Up As Son Says First 14 Words

14.08.2025 19:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15123    ๐Ÿ” 2434    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 432    ๐Ÿ“Œ 203

...at least for this story. I am looking forward to the next story in my gaming life, and seeing what it will bring and who it brings into my life.
(9/9)

31.07.2025 20:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can't wait to game in a space where i'm not "the guy who owns the store" or anything like that. I can't wait to look at products, not through the retailer eye, but through the gamer eye.

At the same time...I will miss it dearly.

But..all stories have a last page, and this is mine....
(8x)

31.07.2025 20:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

..on the front lines the absolute best of success. But 30 years in this industry has a way of wearing one down,& after three decades of being a game retailer, I need to pull back & hopefully redicover my love of games....not as 'products on the wall' ...but as the art forms they are intended.
(7x)

31.07.2025 20:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

....my 60's in a couple years, and I just can't deal with reinventing myself and the store again and again.

In this industry (the tabletop gaming industry) is seeing seismic shifts in how it works, who it embraces, and what the consumer base expects. I wish all that are continuing to be..
(6/x)

31.07.2025 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

...telling me about how much being at the store has effected them in a positive way, I can't help but feel very humbled.

There have constantly been challenges and hurdles, but I have (generally) managed to make it over them in one way or another. But at the end of the day, I'm approaching...
(5/x)

31.07.2025 20:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

part me realizes that this isn't the case, but I can't get over the emotional part of me that constantly feels it.

Even through all of the trials and tribulations, I've enjoyed doing this. I LOVE helping people play games, and find new games. There's no feeling like it. When i have people..
(4/x)

31.07.2025 20:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

... on a deeply emotional level.

How does a person go on when they've poured their identity into something, only to have to walk away from it completely. I don't know, but that's what's happening right now.

A part of me feels like im disappointing my customers by folding up. The rational
(3/x)

31.07.2025 20:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

....stroke last year. I've gotten my weight way down, but I need to pull the stress out of my life.

It's so difficult selling off everything in the store. This place has been my identity for 27 years, and each piece of inventory that leaves, each decoration or fixture that leaves, hurts..
(2/x)

31.07.2025 20:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Earlier this month, I announced that I was shutting down my #flgs. Lots of separate things lead up to this decision. The economy, the local game store scene, the tariff situation, my lease being up and my landlord wanting me to sign a 5 year extension. Also, factor in my health. I had a..
(1/x)

31.07.2025 20:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As a gaming retailer I absolutely understand.

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16.05.2025 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/23/2019 2:45:32 PM
062719
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT ONE
THIS AMENDMENT ONE shall amend that certain Consulting Services Agreement dated June 28, 2018 by and between the Embassy of the State of Qatar (Embassy') and Ballard Partners ("Consultant").
In consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, the Embassy and Consultant agree to amend the Consulting Services Agreement, as follows:
The Term of the Agreement shall commence on July 1. 2019 (the "Effective Date"), ar all expire on COB June 30, 2020, unless earlier terminated in accordance with t!
Agreement.
2. Appendix A is amended by adding the following:
"Additionally, the Consultant shall provide consulting and advocacy services regarding matters involving anti-human trafficking
The following Consultant personnel shall be designated "Key Personnel": Ms. Pam Bondi and Mr. James Rubin. Key Personnel shall be personally and substantially engaged in the delivery of the Services."
3. Appendix B is amended to modify the consulting fee to US $ 115.000 per month.
Except as expressly stated herein. nothing in this Amendment One shall alter or amend the terms of the Consulting Services Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Embassy and Consultant have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized representatives.
By Embassy
By:
BBI
Consultant
Date:
July 17, 2019
.."''"

Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/23/2019 2:45:32 PM 062719 CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT ONE THIS AMENDMENT ONE shall amend that certain Consulting Services Agreement dated June 28, 2018 by and between the Embassy of the State of Qatar (Embassy') and Ballard Partners ("Consultant"). In consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, the Embassy and Consultant agree to amend the Consulting Services Agreement, as follows: The Term of the Agreement shall commence on July 1. 2019 (the "Effective Date"), ar all expire on COB June 30, 2020, unless earlier terminated in accordance with t! Agreement. 2. Appendix A is amended by adding the following: "Additionally, the Consultant shall provide consulting and advocacy services regarding matters involving anti-human trafficking The following Consultant personnel shall be designated "Key Personnel": Ms. Pam Bondi and Mr. James Rubin. Key Personnel shall be personally and substantially engaged in the delivery of the Services." 3. Appendix B is amended to modify the consulting fee to US $ 115.000 per month. Except as expressly stated herein. nothing in this Amendment One shall alter or amend the terms of the Consulting Services Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Embassy and Consultant have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized representatives. By Embassy By: BBI Consultant Date: July 17, 2019 .."''"

Itโ€™s especially galling that AG Pam Bondi personally wrote the memo approving the gift of the Qatari airplane. Her last job was as a lobbyist for Qatar! efile.fara.gov/docs/6415-Ex...

11.05.2025 17:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21248    ๐Ÿ” 8358    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1055    ๐Ÿ“Œ 625

Welcome to the Valley!

06.05.2025 01:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Leaving AZ or coming to?

04.05.2025 02:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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this would be so funny if this guy wasnโ€™t president

30.04.2025 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14716    ๐Ÿ” 2698    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 231    ๐Ÿ“Œ 118

Oh god.. so much this. I'm living in a state of continual existential dread, both personally and professionally.

16.04.2025 23:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

is having multiple plans for ending one' own self normal in those of that midset, or am I just being too thorough.

05.04.2025 05:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

just 90% more....

05.04.2025 00:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I really really wish that stroke I had in march of 2024 would have just ended me.

I'm such a fuckup, I can't even die properly.

01.04.2025 00:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

hey. legacy media.

Canada is NEVER going to be part of the USA. It was fucking stupid when Trump said it and it gets geometrically dumber every time one of his ass monkeys regurgitates it.

Why do you keep this ball in play?

14.03.2025 19:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No more so than happens in most years. Small plane crashes happen a lot.

09.03.2025 22:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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