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Retired Computer Scientist, avid reader, dabble in mathematics, hike. If we work together, we can slow climate change. I oppose fascism, racism, sexism, and the like. Big fan of the rule of law. I also endorse kindness and honesty.
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It might be easier for some in the press to get it right if the Founding Fathers had used "Bribe" instead of "Emolument."

No lies detected #TeslaTakedown

The Ukrainian Museum in NYC is very much worth a visit. My nephew and I stopped by a couple years ago. I plan to get back there this summer. 222 E 6th St, New York, NY 10003 www.theukrainianmuseum.org

How global trade killed the liberal world order. youtu.be/ptZs1l-RCq8?...

The true danger of Elon Musk #fascism #fossilFascism #climate #tesla #wealth youtu.be/UUEicR_zoPo?...

In space, Venus flanks Earth on the left, with a hellfire greenhouse effect. Mars on the right, which long ago had running water. Today, it's bone dry. Something bad happened on each planet. Seems like the wrong time to limit the Nation’s capacity to conduct climate research.

Weather and climate research funds are being “chainsawed” from NOAA's budget. Last I checked, Louisiana & Florida, which are maximally susceptible to Hurricanes, voted Red in the last General Election. Wondering if residents there knew in advance this would happen.

Cutting government science? Cutting university science? Bad ideas. Why? Neil deGrasse Tyson. youtu.be/VGownA1pSps?...

Anne Applebaum and the Most Corrupt Presidency in US History youtu.be/cpU26qBcBuw?... #trump

Is mathematics invented or discovered? Roger Penrose youtu.be/ujvS2K06dg4?...

Georgetown Tesla Rally (DC) Event Details This event is running weekly. Venue: Tesla, 3307 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA May 10, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm May 17, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Make sure to bring a sign to express your Elon Musk outrage www.anddemocracy.com/events/event...

James O'Brien on Netanyahu's plan to capture Gaza youtu.be/p08vm8maBVo?...

Jimmy Kimmel just referred to Donald Trump as El Presidemente.

Frank Bisignano’s record at the private sector companies he has run is right in line with DOGE. He cut staffing to the bone and reportedly created toxic work environments. If he is confirmed, the now-toxic work environment at SSA will likely get worse. #HandsOff #HandsOffSocialSecurity

"Tin soldiers and Nixon's comin' We're finally on our own This summer I hear the drummin' Four dead in Ohio." Neil Young Remembering: Allison Krause, 19 Jeffrey Miller, 20 Sandra Lee Scheuer, 20 William Schroeder, 19 4 May 1970

ANNA FROM UKRAINE 🇺🇦. youtu.be/4T3sRdguf-g?... THE WORLD AFTER WWII: "MYTHS, RUSSIA’S IMPERIALISM, & WORLD WAR III?" An interview with Hanna Hopko 🇺🇦.

@support.bsky.team How can I manage the BlueSky fire house? Something like Twitter's turn off re-posts would be a nice start.

Germany has rightfully and officially declared the Elon Musk backed Nazi party AfD an extremist threat, unlocking full surveillance powers. Justice is back. Meanwhile, the Trump regime has naturally come out in support of the AFD Nazis.

“decide yourself” – Thank you, R.E.M. This support of Radio Free Europe is incredibly touching. ffm.to/remrfe2025?m...

Excerpt: "Fascism arrives as your friend. It will restore your honour, make you feel proud, protect your house, give you a job, clean up the neighbourhood, remind you of how great you once were, clear out the venal and the corrupt..." michaelrosenblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/fasc...

Antifa: now more than ever. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antifa_...

AMAZING TURNOUT at the May Day demonstration today! Upwards of 600 folks showed up in Columbia, MD to show our support for immigrants, federal workers, veterans, LGBTQ+, and DEMOCRACY! We will build this momentum til we have toppled the oligarchy! RESIST! 🦋

May Day 2025 Celebration/Protest, Columbia, MD photos.app.goo.gl/wuR2fr1axajw...

Blacksburg May Day Strong vigil: 238 disappeared Mar 15 by Trump. W/Virginia Tech orgs Young Democratic Socialists, Young Dems, Native@VT; United Campus Workers; Western VA Coalition of Labor Union Women & Area Labor Fed'n. More coming. #nrvmayday #maydaystrong @indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com

The first oncoming thrust of manhood #batman #robin #batgirl youtube.com/shorts/wlpNC...

Stephen Miller: Sucking the Blood Out of American Democracy. From the Daily Show youtu.be/0J24ZOiaTvw?...

Dear NOAA: Thank You youtu.be/Si-RMlghXWQ?... #weather #climate #screwTrump

40 years after its release Nena's antiwar anthem, "99 Luftballoons," has aged well. Impressed that so many in the crowd know the lyrics. In the US the title is sometimes mistranslated as 99 love balloons. Luft is air. youtu.be/G-cFF48BiS8?...

I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “May Day Strong: We are the Many” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...

Are we entering a Soviet-like era of record keeping? First from the Vintage Space: youtube.com/shorts/0lSkf...

"WASHINGTON ‒ A coalition of civil rights leaders kicked off a weeklong campaign to rally around the national African American museum and push back against what it calls efforts by the Trump administration to erase Black history." www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Blatant Fascism: Stephen Miller youtu.be/O8cAnQIpz58?... The video title is unfortunate, but David Pakman is a reliable source and provides intelligent commentary, but loves clickbait.

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty youtu.be/M__c3NgUFik?...

Accidentally finding an 11,000 year old ghost forest, twice. youtu.be/M8WyCpHZXsg?... #climate

PhD Timeline xkcd.com/3081

“We have people who didn’t receive benefits come every day with their ID and say, ‘I’m not dead, I’m alive!’” Musk Goons Purged Living U.S. Citizens from Social Security www.thedailybeast.com/doges-social...

China plans

When is it necessary and very good timing to murder civilians?

Organisers of the London marathon show more leadership than the government. And should be applauded for doing so. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...

Trump trying to impede Democratic donations. Read the thread or watch the video. youtube.com/shorts/YYlek...

Trump's first 100 days of missteps, goofs, incompetence, and evil. youtu.be/bFKxLJuJPZA?... #maddow

NPR: "Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism" www.npr.org/2025/04/22/n...

British Columbia is intensifying efforts to attract doctors and nurses from the U.S. by streamlining credential recognition and launching a focused recruitment campaign, aiming to bolster its healthcare workforce. www.hcamag.com/ca/specializ...