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Patrick Laverty

@patricklaverty.com

IT security consultant. Creator of Layer 8 Conference and Podcast. Hockey fan (especially Bruins), I try to play golf sometimes. I have a dog and two cats.

created November 11, 2024

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Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Ok, hear me out. A Lord of the Rings remake, but with these two taking the One Ring to Mordor:

1/9/2025, 2:13:37 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

And wait til they hear about Harlan Crow.

30/8/2025, 2:22:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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29/8/2025, 6:13:25 PM | 18568 4851 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

I hope she's also extremely alarmed at the election results in November 2026 and realizes she's retired.

29/8/2025, 6:59:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

But still better than getting Shingles. Now that stuff hurts.

29/8/2025, 5:39:59 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

Flip Iowa, flip Maine. That's a start, need two more.

29/8/2025, 3:51:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

We're all going to die one day. Political aspirations and all. Maybe she can hang out with the tooth fairy more.

29/8/2025, 3:49:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Their stars aligned.

29/8/2025, 3:47:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Wait, two weeks ago, Bondi said "Crime ends today." But crime keeps happening. Sounds like you can't arrest your way out of crime.

29/8/2025, 3:38:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Conservatives: Why does the left always make things about skin color?!? Loomer: The cop was Black.

29/8/2025, 3:29:04 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

On FB, someone was asking for reviews for a book. When I checked it out, I saw the book was written by AI. I pushed back and told the person that they are in possession of stolen property. They weren't thrilled with that assertion.

29/8/2025, 2:59:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Imagine if in the early 1940s, some US Corporal joined the German army and was promoted to General. Would we refer to that guy as a General today? Probably not. I saw that Lee was only a Corporal with the US army before he defected to the Confederacy.

29/8/2025, 2:56:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

77 is time to retire, not start a career.

29/8/2025, 2:12:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Wait til he hears how many were white men.

29/8/2025, 1:59:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

LOL, I always love seeing those perfectly shiny F350s that have never been used to carry anything, because it could scratch the paint. And you know that owner is the type to bitch about gas prices as they drive a 12 mpg vehicle.

29/8/2025, 1:37:13 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Stephen Miller enters the chat: "You rang?"

28/8/2025, 6:19:09 PM | 30 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Democrats need to get on it. During this Mike Johnson break, they should have been taking turns with a town hall every single night, inviting all the media. They should also have ads on TV every night during Wheel of Fortune.

28/8/2025, 2:59:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Markwayne Mullin, driving in DC: "I'm scared." Markwayne Mullin, children murdered:

27/8/2025, 5:08:44 PM | 14 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

I wish they'd tweak the questions sometimes like: Do you support President Trump deploying the National Guard in DC and Would you have supported Joe Biden deploying the National Guard in DC? Would you support the National Guard being deployed in your city?

27/8/2025, 5:04:33 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

But will they use that clearer sense in the next elections?

27/8/2025, 3:09:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

So we can indict a ham sandwich but not the guy who throws it.

27/8/2025, 3:06:56 PM | 56 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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26/8/2025, 5:56:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

or democracy?

26/8/2025, 5:55:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Does he know of a person whose name is “They” or something?

26/8/2025, 5:22:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

He's right. Here's one who admitted it.

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25/8/2025, 9:26:57 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

National Media: During speech, Tim Walz said a swear word! Trump is sending military into Chicago! Also national media: "See, both parties have big problems!"

25/8/2025, 9:24:50 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bradley P. Moss (@bradmossesq.bsky.social) reposted

They gaslit you all throughout the election.

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24/8/2025, 5:03:46 PM | 22737 6642 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

2016-2020: Hillary said this would happen. 2024 - present: Kamala said this would happen.

25/8/2025, 2:13:51 PM | 26 4 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

I thought that looked like Tom Hodson at quarterback.

25/8/2025, 2:12:25 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

"I'm for small government and capitalism!"

25/8/2025, 2:10:39 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Not just Florida, all states should join in. Here's one in Connecticut.

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25/8/2025, 2:09:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Why wait? Do it immediately. Do it to dozens of crosswalks around the whole state.

25/8/2025, 2:08:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

People should use chalk on crosswalks all over Florida. Make it whack-a-mole for DeSantis.

25/8/2025, 2:07:29 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Trump: The networks keep publishing negative stories about me! Hey dude, if you think they're negative, then maybe you should stop doing those things, eh?

25/8/2025, 2:01:52 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Ahh, you’ve met DOGE.

25/8/2025, 10:18:56 AM | 16 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

That’s true, yore rite about that.

25/8/2025, 10:17:10 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Yes, I messed that up. You’re right.

25/8/2025, 1:05:14 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

I wouldn’t be surprised if after January JD invokes the 25th Amendment.

25/8/2025, 12:58:42 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

It's impossible to get a conviction, so impeachments are irrelevant.

25/8/2025, 12:30:04 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Keep in mind that Trump's death or medically required resignation gives us President JD Vance. And if it happens after January 2026, he could serve for up to 10 years.

25/8/2025, 12:09:26 AM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Blue states have the highest murder rates. Well, at least by this chart's definition of "blue states", aka MAGA states.

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25/8/2025, 12:04:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

When the Second Amendment was drafted, what did they mean by a tyrannical government? What would that look like to the point where it'd be a good idea to take up arms against the government? Just wondering.

24/8/2025, 11:53:10 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

"Let's go find the thyme in the closet. Where is the thyme? Well, I can't find it. I'm not sure what to use instead."

24/8/2025, 11:51:31 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

2016 to 2020 - Hillary was right about Trump. She said this would happen. 2024 to present - Kamala was right about Trump. She said this would happen.

24/8/2025, 11:50:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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24/8/2025, 8:09:10 PM | 18604 5375 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Maybe Ashley has had an effect on umpiring.

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24/8/2025, 11:48:17 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted

CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%. Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?

24/8/2025, 5:30:12 PM | 4446 1484 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Or they just have terrible aim. Like Stormtroopers.

24/8/2025, 5:41:58 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

They should play the video at full speed. He's going so slow...what? That is full speed? Wow.

24/8/2025, 5:03:18 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Dan ain't Q (@danaintq.bsky.social) reposted

Kid Rock: I will no longer sell my music in California. Scott Baio: I will no longer act in California. Governor Newsom: My policies are working.

24/8/2025, 2:53:09 PM | 31700 4650 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

The late scenes with Elaine and the inflatable auto pilot should lead to some interesting family discussions. "Why's the balloon smiling?"

24/8/2025, 4:49:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

I think that if a country attacks or declares war on another country, the President, VP and the entire cabinet needs to fight on the front lines. You want war, you go do it.

24/8/2025, 4:47:50 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

Two things can be true: Donald Trump is using the federal government to attack his enemies. John Bolton committed crimes.

24/8/2025, 4:44:43 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

The first OO language I learned was Karel. Scratch is another good one for younger kids. I like those because they teach programming concepts and you can't do anything real with them, if you want to be a developer. That forced you to learn another language and see the concepts are the same.

24/8/2025, 4:31:26 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

Whiskey, live Irish music, oysters all at Working Man distillery in Pawtucket!

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23/8/2025, 10:57:16 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Will INTEL now go bankrupt?

23/8/2025, 8:39:00 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

“Hi, I graduated in 1987, I’ve been the CTO at three companies, two of which were startups and we had a great exit. I’m looking for one more opportunity, whether that be CTO or CEO. Do you have any leads?”

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23/8/2025, 12:51:14 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

The next president's Secret Service team. Once the next president is sworn in, Trump would be a trespasser to the White House and a danger to the president.

22/8/2025, 8:04:24 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ruth Ann Crystal (@drruth.bsky.social) reposted

A team went nine games without making a single goal. The fans decided to help.

21/8/2025, 11:28:32 PM | 4697 644 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Holbein (@johnholbein1.bsky.social) reposted

BREAKING: A new experiment in Philly shows cash rental assistance slashed homelessness rates by 57–67%.

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21/8/2025, 11:35:30 PM | 4332 1216 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

Well yeah, look at all the files he had in his bathroom. Arrest him!

22/8/2025, 12:22:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

The 2026 Senate election is 22 GOP to 13 Dem seats. Dems need to put a lot of focus there and flip at least 2-3 seats. Fight for the House but win the Senate.

22/8/2025, 11:29:40 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Let's count the number of stores that Marcus has put in Texas and Florida too...that's zero.

22/8/2025, 11:13:53 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

Markwayne Mullin is so afraid of carjacking, he doesn't wear a seatbelt. A couple weeks ago, I went to a DC Nationals night game and parked a few blocks from the stadium. I walked to/from my car without any problems. It sure seems like he's a big scaredy cat.

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22/8/2025, 11:12:39 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

And sending the National Guard into DC means he doesn't think the DC Metro police are doing their job correctly.

22/8/2025, 11:06:23 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Or the shrug emoji. 🤷‍♂️

22/8/2025, 1:57:00 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Don't google "prison wallet", trust me.

22/8/2025, 1:25:13 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

Lots of people are saying they're the most beautiful maps. No one has ever seen maps like this. We only have the best maps in California.

22/8/2025, 1:24:31 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Does he work at a bank? He looks like the Branch Manager.

22/8/2025, 1:23:39 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

And Blockbuster. California residents will not be able to rent movies for the VCR for this weekend. Damn you, Gavin!!

22/8/2025, 1:23:07 AM | 40 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

That's so much better than the one I usually hear. "Isn't that where the mayor..." Yeah, that's us.

22/8/2025, 1:22:07 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

And which presidential mask would they wear.

21/8/2025, 8:20:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

And Flynn.

21/8/2025, 7:58:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Narragansett looks pretty good for surfing: www.warmwinds.com/surf-cam

21/8/2025, 7:57:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

NWS: Stay out of the water. Surfers: Hell no, this is our time to shine! @waveelection.bsky.social

21/8/2025, 7:42:56 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture parsons (@just-a-parsnip.bsky.social) reposted

maybe a hot take but they shouldn't let you become a ceo unless you can do everybody else's job at the company you work at. i really think it should be THAT hard.

21/8/2025, 2:48:52 PM | 1827 174 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

I keep hearing it's impossible to build enough renewables to supply the whole US...it's almost like the fossil fuel industry is getting in the way.

21/8/2025, 2:44:32 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Yeah, the federal level is like "He's not over 70 years old? Yikes. Unelectable."

21/8/2025, 1:41:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

If you're a lawyer with impostor syndrome, the current DOJ must make you feel a lot better about yourself.

21/8/2025, 1:40:27 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

DOJ: We'll ask the courts to unseal the Epstein grand jury testimony, they'll refuse and we can say "Well, we tried!" Judge: You have all the documents and you are free to release them any time you want! DOJ: ...

21/8/2025, 1:38:57 PM | 9 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

Trump wants US ownership in Intel as part of the CHIPS Act. Can someone remind me what government control of the means of production is called? I feel like there's a name for it.

21/8/2025, 1:32:13 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

and the Democratic establishment: Don't vote for our candidate!

21/8/2025, 1:31:32 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

What is the normal variance for how many people each district represents?

20/8/2025, 10:39:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

She is certain that they have learned their lesson and won't do it again.

20/8/2025, 10:22:19 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Maine: I'll give you the unredacted voter rolls if you give us the unredacted Epstein files.

20/8/2025, 10:21:29 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Oh. So do you think US Senators should do something more than just tweet about it?

20/8/2025, 10:10:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Whew, good. I'm glad we got that sorted out. It's all fixed now?

20/8/2025, 10:00:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

You're right. If I do all of those things, the problem is fixed. My bad.

20/8/2025, 9:54:18 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com)

Wait, what were those 34 felony convictions for again? The ones he served zero time for?

20/8/2025, 9:51:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Did you take that photo? When I've been to that gravesite, it always has fan stuff on it.

20/8/2025, 9:39:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Yes. I also realize I'm not a US Senator.

20/8/2025, 9:38:34 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Cool. I haven't seen any evidence of the system being destroyed, least of which in Texas. It seems you're guilty of the same things you've accused me of.

20/8/2025, 9:32:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Why aren't Dems holding a town hall every day and bringing in all the media to talk about what is going on and what you are all going to do about it? Tweeting/blueskying ain't gonna get it done.

20/8/2025, 9:28:44 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

I'm still waiting to hear which Congressional seat you hold, you know, because you do so much and better understand how it works. Which district?

20/8/2025, 9:27:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Your assumptions are cute.

20/8/2025, 9:25:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

MAGA: This all uppercase tweeting stuff is so juvenile! Umm...yeah, so about that....

20/8/2025, 9:23:30 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Which Congressional seat do you hold?

20/8/2025, 9:22:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

The problem is GOP/conservatives see that as weakness. That hasn't helped the Dems win.

20/8/2025, 9:16:03 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Excellent candidates don't really matter if a district is gerrymandered. That's the point. GOP knows they can't beat excellent candidates, so they're looking to rig it with more gerrymandering.

20/8/2025, 9:15:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patrick Laverty (@patricklaverty.com) reply parent

Because the way the Dems were doing it before worked so much better?

20/8/2025, 9:14:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view