Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Strike a pose. Vogue. Vogue.
Mostly politics and science, some randoms. Hey what kind of a liberal are you? A left leaning independent. Carl Sagan kind. Evidence based, full stop.
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Strike a pose. Vogue. Vogue.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Cats are people in a different form.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm a cat person so I've never seen this behavior either. I know border collies are very obedient and disciplined but this is a whole nother level.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
People will ask me what's my favorite color? I tell them I don't have a favorite color. People ask me what's my favorite food? I tell them I don't have a favorite food. People ask me who's my favorite painter? I tell them I don't have a favorite. People ask me what's my favorite movie. Young Frank..
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Beautiful. Something about street art. It can be destruction of property or it can be this and others [see Banksy] If you were to stop a person on the street, most people cannot name a single living artist. This, they see.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
America is in a difficult situation right now (duh). trump et al are antagonizing our allies and at the same time trying to weakly cozy up to our enemies. trump is wholly owned by Putin, but trump fkd up recently with India, Modi won't take his calls anymore. Japan doesn't give af either.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Hey buddy, if what you're doing is so righteous, why have a full face mask? I thought your type was against masks? You're a big strong tough guy, surely you can show your face. What's that? You know what you're doing will come back to you? You're correct.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
It has always been like this. This is why, as Jefferson realized, democracy and freedom are fragile. Here we see 'the banality of evil'. Addendum: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Km0...
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Note that this is 8 yrs old, he's gotten even worse. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcMy...
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Stephen Miller made a speech to his fellow HS students that included his notion that he doesn't need to clean up after himself in the cafeteria and he can litter at will 'because that's why we have janitors'. His entire family hates him and doesn't know how he turned out that way.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
The thing is, what's the practical viable solution? There are more guns than people in the US. What do we do now? Go door to door search and seizures? How would that go down? I'm sincerely asking.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Wait, did the constitution get amended while I slept? The executive branch is not in charge of distributing any part of the budget w/o approval from congress. You can't just have a pet project. If trump wants to, he can do so out of his own pocket. Yeah, right.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
I thought this is the crowd that doesn't believe women should even be in the military. So now they're going to dig up her skeletal remains and shove them into another box and stuff all that alongside a place where actual patriots who often sacrificed their lives and are honored for that.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
This is absolutely hilarious. They pack so many cliches into one band. Elvis impersonators, mock white reggae, some guy in what appears to be a shower curtain, and my favorite-the guy in the back taking the role of the nervous micromanager. They're also very good.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
I feel like I've taken acid and Jack Black and Robert Plant merged and then reincarnated into a chunky Thai gentlemen. I never done acid and don't believe in reincarnation, so it's especially pointed.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
As a proud American, I approve this message. May the Russians invading a sovereign territory make good fertilizer.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Understand something: you're being targeted for the same reason the right targeted AOC so early. More republicans knew who AOC was than liberals early on. The right understands their real enemies-leaders who fight for the people. That is their kryptonite.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Wow, what a fun song. Don't understand a single word that's being said but whatever, it works.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Yay for orange kitty!
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
He already exhibits dementia. Although it's somewhat hard to tell cause he's always been an idiot so the baseline is skewed.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Funnily enough, I just rewatched 'Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'. Mutually assured destruction indeed.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
I know this doesn't matter anymore, but the census is written into the constitution itself to be taken place every ten years. At that point, redistricting will be subject to take place. Hopefully by a citizen run non political panel. He is objectively breaking the law in a fundamental way.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Gaza is no more. It is now Israel expanded. Which is what they wanted since 1947. They did it in front of the whole world with our money. Never again, unless it's us.
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Great White seen off east coast, fascinating creatures: www.accuweather.com/en/weather-n...
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Tammy 2 (Megan Mullally) was a variation of Tammy 1 (Patricia Clarkson). As Ron was asked, 'And your mother was also named Tammy?' He responded, 'so what's your point?'.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm sure you know, but Lucy Lawless was Ron's love interest on the show. It was the only thing that ever changed Ron's libertarian ways.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Right. Don't get this purposely false narrative. I never watched Stewart on Apple TV, I wouldn't know where to start. I watch him regularly now, even if he is on once a week, the rest of the week is someone like Desi Lydic and Josh Johnson.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Kirk Cameron is right behind them!
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
No, there's nothing unlawful about a private transaction. It was against company policy. So we followed it. Strange that one would think offering tamales to fellow workers is criminal.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Every place I've ever worked with a sizable Mexican employee population has someone selling tamales as a side hustle. Sometimes they're not supposed to for some idiotic reason, so we just make a deal and go to the parking lot or just off property. Best tamales ever.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
How can you deny something that is rightfully theirs? By stealing. Why does this guy interfere in stuff he has no business in? He wants MLB to change the name back to the Redskins, he wants to reinstate the rep of Pete Rose and eliminate player diversity hiring. Why don't they just tell him FU.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
They grow up to be Ted Bundys. I will spare the specifics on what that monster did to a cat cause I don't want to bring the vibe down, but suffice it to say that abuse of animals is a well known practice of future killers.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
It's been a problem with modern unions for some time now. You must pay your dues, which may or may not be used for nefarious purposes, and we the upper leadership will sell you out as long we're taken care of.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Don't quite understand what you're talking about. trump is the prime example of failing upward. He a dumb, bald, fat, useless pile of goo who wears makeup and is as amoral as any cartel member. Yet Americans elected the idiot twice. He does whatever he wants because he's never been held accountable.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
That mansion has the most 'Eyes Wide Shut' vibe I've ever seen. So much weirdness it would be like falling through the looking glass into a world of sexual depravity.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Finally. Someone else who gets it. I've been saying we need to go rogue. Screw expectations. Hit them where it hurts. Blue states support red states in almost all cases. They make fun of 'Commiefornia', yet it contributes over 80 billion to their hick asses with an economy larger than Japan.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Can't say I think of lines like that, I think of the totality, but I will play along: U2, Achtung Baby, Tryin to Throw Your Arms Around the World Six o'clock in the morning You're the last to hear the warning You've been tryin' to throw your arms around the world www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykbe...
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
What is with this dude? Can he shut his flaming orange mouth for one second?
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social)
The birth of Heavy Metal was Black Sabbath. Ozzy was integral to that. A talent has passed. I'm actually amazed he made it to as long as he did given his ways.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
The rest of the reporters should protest by not attending. It would be quite a sight to a press sec speaking to no one but one Fox reporter and one Oann reporter. When one falls they will all fall.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
This reminds me of 1978s version of King Kong with Jessica Lange. When they come up to that island.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
If a bunch of masked men with no ID comes to grab you, that's kidnapping. If what you're doing is so noble, why hide?
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
One of the reasons the US has a robust economy most times is because of R+D and science in general. Everything from computers to health devices, they didn't just appear, they were developed and often alongside government. The only thing they want to fund is weapons research. Idiots, cruel idiots.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump is cutting federal funds for programs he thinks are 'woke' but adds funding to ICE to make a larger military force than the marines and the 15th largest force in the world. Folks, think it's time to starve the beast. If the fed isn't doing anything but oppressing us, why are we sending taxes?
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
'Beer! I like beer!' Yes, nomination accepted you woefully wronged man. Now decide the fate of 130 million Americans.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
You're prob correct. I can't keep up with the weirdness of their heredity.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
His father wasn't exactly the most ethical individual either. From taking drugs to doing Marylin Monroe to God knows what with the CIA, the entire family was not Camelot.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Alriight I give uncle whatever the safe word just stop the cuteness! Really, didn't even see the void until seconds later.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
If you want 'criminal immigrants' look no farther than the Russian mafia. These criminals are so ruthless they test out new guns by killing random people. Like you couldn't shoot at a tree stump? So why aren't they, who actually need rounding up, being rounded up? One word: Vladimir.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social)
Levity and joy post, who doesn't need that right now? www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5nz...
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Hey Laura, psst, come a little closer so I let you in on a little secret...you're not white either. The people you are sucking off, sometimes literally, don't think of you as white. Cause you're Jewish. The white nationalists who you court are very clear as to what 'the problem' is.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
They're all weirdos, but the guy in the middle is special, Kenneth Copeland. I obviously don't believe in anything demonic, but if I did, this guy would be seriously possessed. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LtF...
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Part of it is the way we form society. The most sociopathic wins. Most CEOs are sociopaths. Not all, but most. Some will say this is because we mirror the rest of nature, but nature is varied. Wolves will look after the injured member of their pack even though they ruthlessly kill prey. Reformation.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
They don't put anything off the table, neither should we. No taxation without representation, think I've heard that somewhere before.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
It is ironic that they are giving a Democratic President unlimited power, but that's because they don't think there won't ever be one again. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJR5...
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Evidence: I will summarize, statistically the 2024 election has implausible outcomes, never seen before. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk1A...
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
The difference is between liberal and conservative brains. 'On the whole, the research shows, conservatives desire security, predictability and authority more than liberals do, and liberals are more comfortable with novelty, nuance and complexity'. www.scientificamerican.com/article/cons....
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
So he's cutting after school programs because they think it's part of a 'radical leftwing agenda' but this is cool. I've got a feeling that they would gulag Mr. Rodgers. Yeah, we've got a monster. Sounds like the only funding they would like is Hitler youth.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Here's the thing. I don't think shame works. Republicans all know exactly what the bill will do, but selfishness rules. Most are at the very least mild sociopaths, if not full on. The only thing people like this understand is power and force, sorry to say.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Washington is depravity and gluttony turned to 11. Roger Stone is one example of a complete degenerate freak show. Likes to watch black men have sex with his wife when he's not making up lies about his client's opponents.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
This is like watching women cry when they meet Dear Leader or State tv praise Putin for his manliness when he rides a horse shirtless. So far from reality, it's pathetic.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
The bombing of Iran was spurred by Israel and will bring a near certainty to Iran having nuclear, which was not the case before. Also, dumbfucks didn't hit nuclear. NATO has been the main peace keeping force in Europe. They are now leaving us behind. Supreme ruling is illegal. Big Bullshit Bill.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
One of the greatest electric bassists ever.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe start by term limits. Maybe start with an ethics appraisal that's independent and enforceable, like any other job. Maybe ban taking gifts like an RV that you're also ruling on. The problem is we think these folks are coming down on high like sermon on the mount. Most of them are scum.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
The thing is, you won't even know who's abducting you. They have no warrant signed by a sitting judge, they have no id, they cover all identifying features, they immediately take your phone and your id and shove you into an unmarked vehicle except for license plate. You can't contact anyone. Vanish.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Don't quite understand this. They're not killing the bulls like in Spain. It was a primitive test of nerve as many primitive cultures had and pointing out women participated in some cultures.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Modern republicans don't really think too far into cause and effect. They do have a wonderful network of churches and militia and of course the ultra wealthy where they don't have to think too far ahead. They're more like flukeworms that if you shine a light, they move towards it like a reflex.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
The fed runs on taxes. Of course there's many wonderful useful dept like the NOAAA but he's gutting them anyway. To starve this beast, we have to think seriously about blue states not sending revenue to central, but keeping it for themselves.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Dems tend to be optimistic about human nature, pubs tend to be cynical about human nature. They both act accordingly. As a result, dems will usually bring a sock to a gunfight.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
I know there's so many targets to aim for in trump, figuratively of course Agent Mike, but why does he constantly refer to himself in the third person?
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
trump: 'I love the poorly educated'. And by that I don't mean people with degrees, just people who pay attention. Rural healthcare, already hanging by a thread to begin with, will now be nonexistant. Cletus cut his arm off from the thrasher? yeah we got nothing.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Susan Collins was very concerned, but trump and crew assured her they have learned their lesson.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
It'll be like S. Africa. The wealthy have tall walls around their homes, they travel in reinforced cars, they can't travel anywhere on a whim, they have security details. And guess what, they still get mutilated.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
And it's done. The house passed the actual bill, all those who opposed out of principle, they have none. You know, for a brief moment my stomach wasn't in knots. I'd forgotten what that feels like. Deep down I knew these people are evil cowards. Now I have to think about deportation (I'm legal).
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
On days like today, cats are one of the few things keeping from going ballistic.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Everything Hitler did was nice and legal like. This is how he did it.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
The Germans had their SS, the Russians had their KGB, the Eastern bloc had their Stazi, now it's our turn. It's hilarious to me that MAGAts think they'll be immune cause they're white. Cops shoot white people all the time, Daniel Shaver anyone, ICE is like cops on steroids. Oh, and they are on roids
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Me 2, although don't currently have health issues, a car accident doesn't discriminate. My death will occur in El Salvador if they deport me(legal). If I'm lucky they'll send me to a concentration camp in the US to be used as slave labor. To all those people saying he would never do that, FUCK you!
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, I just got my health insurance card in the mail last month. My fear is getting deported to certain death. I had to have a talk with my trump voting folks you'll have to have back up arangements for things we agreed I would take care of when they pass, like their cats. So this is very personal.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Republicans are evil but by and large not stupid, one exception being Tommy Tuberville. They know how unpopular this is with many of their own constituents. That's why some of more unpopular aspects don't go into effect until after the midterms. The public has the memory of goldfish, anger fades.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Kentucky-28% on medicaid, SNAP-13% Tennessee-19% on medicaid (43% of children), SNAP-10% Arkansas-34% on medicaid, SNAP-8% Florida-18% on medicaid, SNAP-13% Alaska-38% on medicaid, SNAP-5% BTW, if you see lower # for some, it doesn't mean they don't need it, it just means they kicked folks off.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Of course they were going to cave. It was all just an act to say 'see, I tried'. I fully expect them to cave on the actual bill as well. Scared of the weakest man in the world.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Ever seen the kids of these folks. They go to private schools, travel to Bermuda for the weekend, drive Mercedes, eat at the most expensive restaurants etc. They think they will never have to encounter the average person. To that I say Luigi up.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
That is one sickening picture. Bunch of old white millionaires laughing at the addelored one's 4th grade humor.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Everyone saw Jan 6, there's always an implicit threat at all times.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
That is one swank bodega, and even swankier bodega cat.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
They don't deliver it tomorrow unless you pay up the wazoo. Even then, it's not guarantied. Or have prime for, again, a yearly fee. Non prime used to have a lower minimum dollar amount, but they raised it to I believe $35.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
This might be a stupid question, but isn't it Congress that controls spending? Especially stuff that's already approved? This guy thinks he has dominion over everything. Governors, mayors, media companies, law firms, even state's water reserves.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Because we live in an upside down world. C'mon, you know once trump pardoned them, ACTUAL violent criminals, he was going to incorporate them to if nothing else piss us off. He's gotta be impeached-again.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
There is ample evidence to show he was defeated. The court ruled that he has full immunity on any presidential act. Now, guess what he's going to argue? Anything he does is a presidential act. This is a guy who stole classified docs and discussed the intricacies of nuclear subs with foreign leaders.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Does he know he's making the classic black power sign?
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In a surprise move, enough Republicans vote no to even bring the Big Bullshit Bill to the floor. Mike (I monitor my son's porn) Johnson has his head spinning. They plan on going all night to twist the arms of these Republicans because if the bill fails, Daddy will be mad and sic his nutjobs on them.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Can't remember the last time they did something effective, or really anything at all. These supposed superhackers just hack up furballs.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
This interview is 7 months old. It could've made a difference then. Now, that ship has probably sailed. Why Kamala was so passive when there was clear statistical evidence of tampering, I have no idea. Every swing state going to trump? Yeah right.
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social)
We're 6mo in, not going to 28 'Trump administration freezes billions in funding for after-school and summer programs' 'US private payrolls post first drop in more than two years' 'Iran’s president orders country to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IAEA' And Paramount gave trump 16mil
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
Kathy Bates (Misery), Louise Fletcher (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) Ellen Burstyn (The Exorcist).
Carl Sagan kind (@dhrm0.bsky.social) reply parent
To clarify, it's closer to 2000 yrs ago.