Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
His keyboard nearly killed Apple. A mm thinner is of zero importance if you cannot type. Good riddance.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
His keyboard nearly killed Apple. A mm thinner is of zero importance if you cannot type. Good riddance.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
But the paper of record (hint NYT) says “everybody is going back”! Never.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah sure but they would’ve said it like it was a *bad* thing.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
“Imagine if a Dem… “ is a required perspective for nearly all news. Except when it is superfluous because you cannot imagine any sentient being sinking so low, so about half of Trump’s actions.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
Nation’s business: that volatile nexus of gender and parking.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Their accusations are always admissions. Disgusting.
Aaron Fritschner (@fritschner.bsky.social) reposted
The mortgage fraud claim against Lisa Cook is false, per documents obtained by Reuters. Bill Pulte's accusation, the sole pretext Trump used to fire her from the Fed, was that she claimed two homes as primary residence. These docs show she did not. www.reuters.com/world/us/fed...
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
Time is on the right of a Mac menu and on the left on iPad. Why make users adapt??
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Beautiful!
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
If he's correct, then it will happen because somebody is sure that the other guy is making it. See: Bomb, Atomic.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Have not watched...looks clever(ish), but doesn't it normalize bad behavior, superficial "self discovery", ersatz "friendship" (frienemies)? Seems there's enough of that in reality reality without pseudo reality TV.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
When it's a self-described "Christian", please take the opportunity to list those tenets that were espoused and embodied in their life. Is that crickets we hear?
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Worrisome. If this phenomenon had a catchy name, a la El Niño, it would help. “Panama Cold Wet Blob” a no-show? Spanish maybe too friendly; make it Teutonic, scary.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
any eh-listers?
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Ok, not absolutely trivial, but how many different IP addresses can a sweatshop have? I'm no expert, but if they are posting dozens of reviews of geographically improbably separated businesses, that is a good first-pass indication of fraud. Worst case, just flag it as questionable for cause(s).
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Oracle... the granddaddy of uselessness, but less obnoxious and scary than it's spawn Palantir. Scotty, we need more AI! (Because the natural kind is sorely lacking.)
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Ahem, couldn't Google actually, you know, DETECT that certain posters are suddenly writing a lot of bad (or good) reviews about a given business? Seems pretty straightforward but who knows, maybe we need more AI 'cause NI sure ain't cutting it.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
If we didn't subsidize oil, gas, coal, so heavily, directly and indirectly, it would be even more quickly replaced by renewables.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Show some courage, some leadership, and push for reduced usage and return of nuclear power to Germany instead of burning more and dirtier fossil fuels.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
He should've brought along some of his Saudi pals.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Stating an uncomfortable fact is grounds for dismissal? Right wing nuts distort and mislead but are welcome on the decent news programs.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
It's hard to maintain sympathy for a guy who advocated violently oppressing so many others. The "new Christian right" promote the old, anti-Christian wrongs. He would've either started a church or run for president, or both. He reminds me of George Wallace but with less baggage.
Ash McGonigal (@ashmcgonigal.com) reposted reply parent
"He died for what he believed in." Yup, and what he believed in was an America where everybody has a gun and nobody has a conscience.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Economics is complex so there are reasons for trouble without a moron throwing a monkey wrench into the works. But the monkey wrenches and the morons are adding bigly to our problems.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
But Roberts' is *principled* fascism, no motor homes involved.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Such an ‘open mind’ that his brains have dribbled out his ears. Douthat is desperate to defend his years of denial, supporting low-life Repugnants but casting it as somehow thoughtful. No, it’s just stupid and indecent.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Pals who prey together…
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
The First Escort is the $22k "depreciated" deal Jefferey gave Donald.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Respectfully, what parts of the government does this maladministration think need to function? The worst parts will be given free reign to do their worst to whomever, wherever, with even less oversight and control.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
You have to admit he took to his role as FBI informer with real enthusiasm and genius. 🙄 Speaker Johnson should be ashamed. And replaced.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
In normal times, this administration would be over.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
It takes one to know one.... and if a little knowledge is dangerous, an infinitesimal amount of understanding is even worse.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
He's sleeping. Drowsy dreaming of Jeffery's nymphets.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Secretary of War.... SOW Hegseth. It's more like piglet Pete, in truthiness.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
The drunk SOW and Bone Spurs will suck every last drop of decency from the military. NYT: West Point Alumni Group Cancels Award Honoring Tom Hanks www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/u...
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
"trash"? Your politics are getting in the way of any taste you may possess. Obviously a work of art cannot be as nuanced as an essay, but it can be immediate and provocative. Banksy is shocking, provocative, brilliant, elegant.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
France's debt is nearly twice the 3% mandated by the EU. What are the consequences for the euro if they refuse to narrow the gap? France is not Greece or the other economic weaklings from a decade ago. The US faces the consequences of its malfeasance on its own, including weakening dollar.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
Big talking playground bullies fit perfectly into a kindergarten administration. No adults, anywhere. NYT Trump’s Treasury Secretary Threatens to Punch Housing Official in the Face www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/u...
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
She’s good, as are the other top EU leaders.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Geo, solar, and nukes don’t have the “burning” thing that fascists love so much. Fossil fuels, books, heretics… warm your little hands that’s it, ah.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
If he'd named it the Dept of Peace, no doubt the Nobel committee would've said "he's our guy!". The Times won't say "confused, contradictory, absurd". NYT: President of Peace, Department of War. A New Name Sends Mixed Signals. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/06/u...
Sky Marchini (@sky.skymarchini.net) reposted
The press: “Kamala, what is your position on updates to section 420(c)69 of the internal revenue code? Too slow, you dumb bitch, never gonna be president.” Also the press: “mr. Vance you’re so dreamy, tell us more about Ohio.”
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
NYT... subscriber here... real news, please. This does not qualify as "news fit to print".
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Not undercover but a cover-up. Get them to testify under oath, check FBI records, and prosecute the lies. If, you know, we had a functioning Dept of Justice instead of a Dept of Revenge.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Curious: what's the risk (cost to SpaceX) if another Starship fails and, this time, kills people? I suspect it would not be an existential risk to the company but just factored into the market cap. (Ok, maybe falling on FL is probably a net-plus but elsewhere?)
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
Strange times demand Extraordinary courage. These jurors are anonymous to us but not our petty Dept of "Justice" (call it what it is, Revenge). NYT: Grand Juries in D.C. Reject Wave of Charges Under Trump’s Crackdown www.nytimes.com/2025/09/06/u...
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Zuck... sigh... low expectations are built-in and he always sinks even lower. You would think that eventually he would realize that yet more money is not worth the cost of a worst world. No Meta anything! Slightly disappointed that Gates showed up but, sadly, probably related to Epstein.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Six baby cheetahs in the zoo are infinitely better than a big baby cheater in the Oval.
Ward Carroll (@wardcarroll.bsky.social) reposted
So instead of a defense budget we now have a war budget. And since Trump promised no new wars that budget can be zeroed out.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Washington, Grant, Eisenhower, Patton would weep at the idea of this poser running the Pentagon (into the ground). Some impetus for the name-change might have come from the realization that modern total *war* now means worldwide annihilation. Next administration might rename it Dept of Peace.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Meh. That stuff advertised on TV seems to work just as well, for a while, anyway. The rigorous videos and heartfelt testimonials are *so* convincing!
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Outspoken is good but they must be authoritative or at least very experienced. Hunt seemed more witty than knowledgeable. JPM has great experience, like Alonso, and seems very personable. My peeve is announcers insisting on full names, repeatedly, when we know which Max or Lewis.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Patton would weep. Cosplaying punks.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Juan Pablo Montoya
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
They reported "stronger-than-expected sales" but sales were down, so they expected even weaker sales? Got it. Maybe you can write more clearly. "Sales down less than expected after lots of free advertising."
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
Or snort in derision... or just laugh in disbelief... Orange Benito not getting called on his lies.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Closing USAID was a proof-of-concept. Now the "experiment" here is to see whether they can destroy a Department that fulfills a fundamental government function. They are destroying the CDC, degrading NIH, on route to defunding DHHS.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
Sure sounds like *fake crowd noise* is being added to the YouTube feed of NFL KC Chiefs vs LA Chargers. Awful. NFL promos are almost as bad.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
He wasn’t undercover but it sure is a coverup. Subpoena FBI files and officials to investigate!
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
More like the Ignobel runner-up.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
There’s a Nobel for not screwing up one thing? Who knew?
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Ignorant Chaos King of Debt. Bankruptcy should be "priced in".
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Just a few more days, a little more brutality, more killing.... yeah, that'll do it. When will Israelis realize they've been horrifically misled?
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
More JPM commentary, whenever, about anything, please.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Pointless: retaining his “services” don’t require an increase and keeping his attention is hopeless.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
He’s irrationally committed to using visual cameras only — that’s no way to reach safe autonomy.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
RFK jr is obviously NOT WELL.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Let the kids play in the sewers is RFK jr’s advice. Bobblehead Bobby.
Sarah Taber (@sarahtaber.bsky.social) reposted
When people say "We used to drink raw milk from our own cow and it was fine," That's... usually not the case! In families w their own cow, the mom usually boiled it before using. We just forgot bc that's a boring chore that mom did. And who pays attention to that? youtu.be/vKDPast9WFk
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
He is not well. Croaking voice, physical tics, brain worm, not to mention his idiocy (oops, mentioned). The lies and stupidity come with the Trump territory.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
So the ignorant, grievance-monger whiners are tired of themselves?
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Smart vs Stupid. (D)rive vs (R)everse. (D)ecent vs (R)epugnant. Let's help Smart win everywhere next time.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
Bad Sign of the Times: Experienced, knowledgeable, decent, judge feels obliged to apologize to foolish younger justices. NYT: Judge Apologizes to Conservative Justices in Case Over N.I.H. Cuts www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/u...
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Repugnants: making America safe for scammers.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Red BS law.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
You cannot expect these people to scrub so many references to their boss, so quickly. The surveillance jail cell video was a rush-job, amateurish, obvious hack. Can't have that happen again! Heck, even sir's cult might be shaken, if never stirred.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Own-goal. In American FB, he's a wrong-way runner: every step is a loss. Elect a moron who wallows in lies and indecency, indulges cruelty, expect chaos.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
Deportations and Tariffs are illegal, so his legacy is a huge tax cut for the 1%, enduring cruelty, indecency, coarsening, destruction, more chaos, more debt. US losers. NYT: Trump Administration Live Updates: Appeals Court Blocks Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
But it’s an emergency!! Because he says so and his whims will probably make it so.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
Wishful thinking getting ahead of facts... hopefully not too far ahead... NYT: President Trump Is Alive. The Internet Was Convinced Otherwise. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/u...
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Plumbing, sure, but first things first: how long before another National Championship???
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes but they were over diagnosing disease. And treatment is itself risky to life (minor) and wellbeing (more).
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
From one extreme to the other is not the behavior of a good health care system. Too much screening was undoubtedly leading to too much treatment. Risks/benefits should be balanced.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Misplaced my faith?
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
AI: never have so many spoken so much about something they know so little about Aside from religion.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
Is it politically incorrect to point out that our MAHA czar RFK Jr looks very unhealthy? Ticks, voice, brain worm etc bad! Wanna be physician heal thyself.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump taxing clean innovation to subsidize his dirty carbon pals.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Will SCOTUS screw us, again?
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Free enterprise not so free under MAGA kleptocracy.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
Serial *proven* fraudster thinks mere accusation is enough "cause" to force resignation. Right. Wrong. NYT: The Fate of the Fed May Turn on Two Words: ‘For Cause’ www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/u...
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social)
Good for her! Do not go quietly! FIGHT for truth, justice, yourself, and all of US. NYT Trump Administration Live Updates: Health Secretary Tries to Oust C.D.C. Director, but She Refuses to Leave www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Are ”state’s rights” only for wrongs? Gov Pritzker should use his IL Nat Guard to seal off any such “launchpad”.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Because it's the carbon plutocrats who paid for this election. Also, being stupid is natural and fun for him.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Tax returns? Epstein pedo files?
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Those bribes and kick-backs were earned by the 'Makers'! Takers and Fakers should go big or go away.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Alcatraz held convicted prisoners. 'Gator Gitmo' or 'Gator Gulag' is better, more accurate for accused who aren't presumed innocent and don't have the right to defend themselves.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
Mmm don’t you love the way the chef rearranged the atoms? Some force field! Delish.
Reuel (@reuelz.bsky.social) reply parent
It ain’t magic if you have a plausible mechanism (which you provided).