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grumpymonoceros.bsky.social
Madisonian, software engineer, and general nerd. I don't know what I'm doing here
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if you need every news story you read to end with “and that is bad, actually” might I gently suggest you’re looking for takes rather than information and your needs might be better met elsewhere

submitted 169 days ago • 3 comments

Undeserved distrust of institutions is, of course, primarily a Republican phenomenon. It’s not absent from us on the left, though. No institution is beyond criticism, and I will happily join in when it's deserved (media is too important not to). But... No. NYT did not help elect Trump (thread)

submitted 31 days ago • 1 comment

‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens theonion.com/no-way-to-pr...

submitted 69 days ago • 630 comments

New from me on what the rage and glee on public display after the killing of a healthcare CEO portends. I suspect the corporate world will respond with more security and retreating even more into their gated lives. They would be advised to read up on history. 🎁🔗 www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/o...

submitted 79 days ago • 52 comments

Introduction post, I guess: I don't know what I'm doing (never used twitter, swore off traditional social media a decade ago). I like: Technology Videogames RPGs of various flavors Spending entirely too much time reading the nytimes Dancing Hello, Internet strangers

submitted 90 days ago • 1 comment