Raphael Savir
@rsavir.bsky.social
Getting too old to play frisbee
created January 22, 2025
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Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah that’s exactly what we need. Enough battery that almost all regular trips are EV, but can still tap into regular gas on long trips. 5 years before we feel comfortable driving long distances EV?
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Wow. Were I to respond to the thief, I'd just say, "Slow clap. You were strong enough to steal from an unsuspecting child. Proud moment."
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
I keep hearing people saying they want to get rid of the bad people. As though Trump and his incompetent racists have some magical seeing eye.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
It is my profound hope and expectation! That these really dumb, ignorant actions turn off more and more people across the country
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Again, when you refuse to believe in expertise or knowledge, then you can only believe in things you directly touch. If your hand is not getting hot, then you’re not fighting the fire.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
hint: embarrassment comes from your own actions, not someone else making a ruling on your actions.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
So my Zuckbot that looks and talks like him but sells car insurance ... isn't legal?
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
How in the world did they think this could possibly be legal?
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
WTF
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Replacement Theory?
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
If this was an argument of reason or logic, the WH would apologize and back off, yes that is true.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe Trump is (inadvertently) making a case for some kind of domestic peace corps?
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Sounds like Congress is going to increase funding for mental health issues!
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
And by "wildly popular" I mean that Donald Trump likes it.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
I will not answer a question that will call into question my logic or reasoning.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes. A perimeter. Ideally you want some reasonable kind of buffer around every school and religious building and government office ? Let’s call it 10 miles just to be safe.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Excellent utilization of government resources
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Donald, if you're mean to the other children then they won't want to come to your parade.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
I think that's a fair concern, but also I think insurance companies would rather pay for 1000 people to get the vaccine than for one of them to have 30 days in hospital.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
It is true that if you surround yourself with toadies that you'll get a lot of praise.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Incompetence is key to everything they do, however callous or vindictive. They move so fast and with so little thought that it’s almost impossible for the administration to accomplish anything beyond chaos.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
But the graffiti opportunities are endless
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Because… attacking law enforcement and vandalizing the capitol and threatening elected officials… is consistent w the oath?
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Bwa ha ha!!! you should definitely print that letter and frame it
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social)
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for joking even about the most serious and catastrophic events. But as a gov official, your words are commands. So ... joke? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
No way this backfires
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, that is a mighty good one.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Nice. But also NSS, when you signed up you thought what exactly?
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
heh, I guess not that covert?
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
ouch, but fair.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
The "Dunn" will come in a bun that has salt crystals on top made to look like ice. Extra meat, iceberg lettuce.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
But the government raising taxes and then distributing money where it wants to is just Big Government. Trump would love to hand out checks to specific people or groups, and if that means everyone in the country pays higher taxes, so be it.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
I find this exactly as fascinating as two stars getting engaged. Definitely worth page 11dy news.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Looking at the history of claims by this administration, I'd say the chances that anything they predict will come to pass are along the lines of a stopped clock being right a couple times/day.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
When you discredit expertise of all kinds, and hire based on loyalty alone, then anyone can do any job because you don't actually believe some people are better trained or educated for those jobs.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm not going to pretend it's a good use of our resources, but I'd rather the national guard go into DC and pick up trash rather than walk the streets with guns looking for non-white people to harass.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
He still accepts the narrative that Ukraine tempted Russia into war by ... improving economically and showing interest in Western Europe? I guess Ukraine started wearing dresses that were a little too low cut for Russia to resist. I mean, sure, in that case, who could blame Russia for this war?
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
You mean like they could launch an attack which defied radar detection through oil rigs, or from ships, or trucks, or from a building? It is amazing the garbage this administration spews.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Simmons is keeping good company
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Because… facts are immaterial for this administration
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Jan6!
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Truly mystifying to me if these guys are all just working on their poker faces or somehow believe this garbage.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
RFK: "I will say some bs in September in order to meet my self-imposed deadline. Scientifically, what I say will be complete nonsense. Thank you, Mr President."
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Chinese Capitalism is Trump's role model :(
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
I never thought they were providing comfort foods. I thought it was just some cheapo boring icky food that would have minimal chance of provoking an allergic reaction etc.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Reality matters. Immigrants consistently have provided our country with its next generation of innovators and entrepeneurs. I think it's worth having a plan, for example so that the border states don't hog all the immigrants.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Having gov officials participate in name calling and mockery is humiliating. For them. The humiliation rubs off a bit on every American, but mostly it's humiliating for them.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Boom! Go Pritzker.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump does love him some Chinese Capitalism!
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
$1?
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Great characters, dialog, and acting. I got a bit of heeby jeeby at some plot turns but the characters kept me coming back.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Very nicely done
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
I continue to be disappointed that R Congress doesn’t impeach.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Well done.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Agreed!
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social)
EI for white people? GOP must be so proud of their inclusion efforts. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
yes!
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
For older movies, it's much more reliable.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
beautiful !
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social)
If the golf clubs start ringing ... www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Rock on, Boston. Rock on, Mayor Wu!
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Sometimes you want to laugh and cry. You can sort of choose. It's ok either way.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Now you're just bragging that you had walls.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
None of those governors think they're helping DC residents. They're participating so that they please Trump.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
We heart Mayor Michelle Wu.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
The reply comes too easily
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
When it comes to the National Guard, I truly feel for them. They did not sign up for this. They explicitly did not sign up for this. Ice is different.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Yup. Even if the outcome isn’t good, it’s better than the outcome when you give in to him.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
:(
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
I’ve read enough books where the character tries to avoid the inevitable by moving somewhere away from the object of their demise , only to die in some twisted plot that involves that same word. Perhaps someone will stare you to death!!! I mean, I’m not hoping for this. Just saying.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe there’s another location that has a really horrible crime rate that needs help?
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
The settlement did not include admission of wrongdoing?
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah just needed someone w a big enough following and enough government authority to make these hits stick. Really well done. I don’t Twix but I’ve still been able to see enough to get a good laugh.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Yup. They asked to see my mortgage papers, too. Can't vote if you don't own a house in this state. For sure.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
For the people…
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
I understand there are US military supplies that are desirable, but Europe can purchase those until they re-engineer what they make to substitute for those US supplies.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
It was always a (very) long shot that Trump would support Ukraine against Putin. Ukraine has gotten a lot more support from Europe, and that's going to be the path forward. Give lip service to Trump, smile and tell him how great he is, and then go work with Europe.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Loyalty instead of competence. Not hiring on merit!
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
PBS newsHour will always do you right.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
:(
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social)
The word of the day is Accountability
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Any way you slice it, this administration has significantly raised taxes (in a regressive manner). Quite the turnaround for the Republican Party.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Because. Sandwich. Not a rock or knife or gun. Sandwich. Real cops would have told him to go home and cool off.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Putin will ask to trade Alaska for Russia pulling back in Ukraine. Trump: "Of course not!" Putin will shrug, "Ukraine is our Alaska. Of course we cannot give it up, either. As long as those have guns, the fighting will continue. No guns, peace." This is what Trump takes away.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social)
Cuomo trying to throw shade at Mamdani is just pathetic. It is Cuomo hoisting the white flag and saying, "I have nothing to offer, but you should be scared of this guy because he's different."
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
We got him covered. It's all good :)
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
I love him speaking out.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Definitely they should give out 10000 subs to the federales. Make it like the flower at Tienamen square.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
OK, hear me out for this movie idea. senator or congress person goes to the dentist and comes out unable to talk clearly. Wallet and phone are stolen. He drives either a bit erratically or without a seatbelt or you knock out one of his lights. He gets pulled over. Six weeks in ice, baby!
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
You would hate to be in an ice detention facility for six weeks just because you didn’t do your seatbelt one day.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
I don’t want him to panic or anything, but I hear the feds are pulling people over for minor traffic violations. That would include not wearing your seatbelt.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social)
If Noem is upset that a frustrated civilian, who was wearing a T-shirt and shorts, threw a sandwich at the chest of a well armed and padded officer, just wait until she sees footage of the January 6 insurrection.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
If anyone thought he was serious, then they would mock him for his inability to calculate risk.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social)
I don’t think the man who threw a sandwich at federal officers thought it was funny. He seemed quite agitated. I suspect all right thinking Americans are agitated that Noem did not say she was going to take a bite out of crime.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
The remedy is for Congress to do its job and impeach him. That is the way our government is set up. They’re just not doing their job.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
tbf the national guard probably has minimal interest in being there, and is certainly not trained for this. I don't think they count as brown shirts. ICE, yes, but national guard not so much.
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Probably the only meaningful answer in real time is, “I lived in that house too. It was totally radical.“
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Sounds like someone just needs a big fat permanent pen to mark those documents up!
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Who needs data if you're just going to believe whatever POTUS says anyway?
Raphael Savir (@rsavir.bsky.social) reply parent
Is that located in Trump/DC or Trump/NYC?