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retired scientist, sailor, traveler (20 countries so far), pickleball player
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We could show solidarity with Ukraine and President Z by wearing a t shirt like the one he wore to the Oval Office (for which he has been criticized). I suggest a non-profit be started to sell these shirts and give profits to Ukraine.

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I never expected that the USA would turn away from science and its benefits. If the Trump/MAGA coalition prevails, ignorance and superstition will eventually dominate public opinion and policy, a tragedy for anyone not independently wealthy. Xi and Putin are winning.

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

Having written computer code 3 decades, I can say with some confidence that the Musk geeks invading government computer systems are likely to cause catastrophes. Understanding of what code is doing is far more important than the code itself, and no AI tools will overcome that kind of ignorance.

submitted 23 days ago • 1 comment

This discussion between Ezra Klein and Yuval Levin (NY Times today) is a helpful perspective on what's happening in DC. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

With Musk attempting to seize control of the Treasury Department's payment arm (WAPo article about David Lebryk's sudden retirement), it's hard to see how those of us who receive monthly checks (Social Security, government retirement, Medicare, etc.) won't suffer therefrom.

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

New to BlueSky. Minimizing use of Facebook. Looking for a more respectful environment to exchange ideas and views.

submitted 45 days ago • 1 comment