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Adam Leventhal
@ahl.bsky.social
· Nov 30
Back in April, @bcantrill.bsky.social and I talked to Andres Freund on the @oxide.computer podcast to discuss the xz fiasco; over on Mastodon I described making the image, and since its starting to be used without attribution, I thought I'd talk about it here... share.transistor.fm/s/e2538f7d
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Judge Reyes starts with a comparison: George Washington versus Kristi Noem.
![[start quotation] MEMORANDUM OPINION
On December 2, 1783, then-Commander-in-Chief George Washington penned: “America is open to receive not only the Opulent & respected Stranger, but the oppressed & persecuted of
all Nations & Religions.”1
More than two centuries later, Congress reaffirmed President
Washington’s vision by establishing the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. See 8
U.S.C. § 1254a (TPS statute). It provides humanitarian relief to foreign nationals in the United
States who come from disaster-stricken countries. It also brings in substantial revenue, with TPS
holders generating $5.2 billion in taxes annually. See Part VI.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has a different take."[end quotation]
Underneath is a screenshot of a tweet, which reads: " Secretary Kristi Noem
@Sec_Noem
I just met with the President.
I am recommending a full travel ban on every damn country that's been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies.
Our forefathers built this nation on blood, sweat, and the unyielding love of freedom-not for foreign invaders to slaughter our heroes, suck dry our hard-earned tax dollars, or snatch the benefits owed to AMERICANS.
WE DON'T WANT THEM. NOT ONE.
6:52 PM
Dec 1, 2025
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February 3, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Judge Reyes starts with a comparison: George Washington versus Kristi Noem.
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Reminder that this is today: join @booch.com, @ahl.bsky.social and me at 5p Pacific for what promises to be a lively and wide-ranging discussion!
No Oxide and Friends today, BUT...
Next week @ahl.bsky.social and I will be joined by software engineering pioneer @booch.com to talk about the past, present, and (especially!) future of software engineering. Join us, 5p Pacific next Monday!
discord.gg/QrcKGTTPrF?e...
Next week @ahl.bsky.social and I will be joined by software engineering pioneer @booch.com to talk about the past, present, and (especially!) future of software engineering. Join us, 5p Pacific next Monday!
discord.gg/QrcKGTTPrF?e...
Join the Oxide Computer Company & Friends Discord Server!
The Oxide Computer Company and friends; home of the Oxide and Friends podcast. | 4841 members
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February 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Reminder that this is today: join @booch.com, @ahl.bsky.social and me at 5p Pacific for what promises to be a lively and wide-ranging discussion!
I'm told this is an old term, but I heard "clickops" for the first time recently and laughed out loud at the euphemism.
February 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I'm told this is an old term, but I heard "clickops" for the first time recently and laughed out loud at the euphemism.
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“If the person is a U.S. citizen or otherwise lawfully in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter.”
Justice Brett Kavanaugh
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
Justice Brett Kavanaugh
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
4 federal agents pull over an elderly US citizen for the suspected crime of being brown, break her car window, throw her to the ground, then drive off after they find her US Passport in her purse. The Salem Police, when called, say there’s nothing they can do. www.salemreporter.com/2026/01/31/u...
U.S. citizen injured by federal agents in Salem who demanded to see “papers,” union says - Salem Reporter
A home care worker and union worker was pulled from her car and injured by federal agents Thursday according to a statement by SEIU 503. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the repor...
www.salemreporter.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:25 PM
“If the person is a U.S. citizen or otherwise lawfully in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter.”
Justice Brett Kavanaugh
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
Justice Brett Kavanaugh
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
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Can’t believe they released the Epstein files to cover up for the Melania movie.
January 30, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Can’t believe they released the Epstein files to cover up for the Melania movie.
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good New Yorker cartoon today.
January 30, 2026 at 6:42 PM
good New Yorker cartoon today.
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Today, the Senate Agriculture Committee voted along party lines to advance a crypto market structure bill to the full Senate. They shot down amendments that would try to address Trump’s corruption or that would prohibit bailouts of crypto firms.
The Fairshake PAC timed a press blitz about the nearly $200 million they’re brandishing towards members of Congress just ahead of a Senate Ag vote on crypto market structure. It passed, and amendments to address Trump’s crypto corruption or prohibit bailouts of crypto firms were shot down.
January 29, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Today, the Senate Agriculture Committee voted along party lines to advance a crypto market structure bill to the full Senate. They shot down amendments that would try to address Trump’s corruption or that would prohibit bailouts of crypto firms.
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@ahl.bsky.social way ahead of schedule
January 29, 2026 at 2:53 PM
@ahl.bsky.social way ahead of schedule
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the automaker is ending production of its Model S and X vehicles, and will use the factory in Fremont, California, to build Optimus humanoid robots. cnb.cx/4rp70Xq
January 29, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the automaker is ending production of its Model S and X vehicles, and will use the factory in Fremont, California, to build Optimus humanoid robots. cnb.cx/4rp70Xq
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No Oxide and Friends today, BUT...
Next week @ahl.bsky.social and I will be joined by software engineering pioneer @booch.com to talk about the past, present, and (especially!) future of software engineering. Join us, 5p Pacific next Monday!
discord.gg/QrcKGTTPrF?e...
Next week @ahl.bsky.social and I will be joined by software engineering pioneer @booch.com to talk about the past, present, and (especially!) future of software engineering. Join us, 5p Pacific next Monday!
discord.gg/QrcKGTTPrF?e...
Join the Oxide Computer Company & Friends Discord Server!
The Oxide Computer Company and friends; home of the Oxide and Friends podcast. | 4841 members
discord.gg
January 27, 2026 at 12:24 AM
No Oxide and Friends today, BUT...
Next week @ahl.bsky.social and I will be joined by software engineering pioneer @booch.com to talk about the past, present, and (especially!) future of software engineering. Join us, 5p Pacific next Monday!
discord.gg/QrcKGTTPrF?e...
Next week @ahl.bsky.social and I will be joined by software engineering pioneer @booch.com to talk about the past, present, and (especially!) future of software engineering. Join us, 5p Pacific next Monday!
discord.gg/QrcKGTTPrF?e...
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Minnesotans are showing the soul of the United States to the world.
January 25, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Minnesotans are showing the soul of the United States to the world.
In all seriousness, we channel our existential anxiety into fostering puppies. This girl is up for adoption in Oakland tomorrow and she’s very sweet
January 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
In all seriousness, we channel our existential anxiety into fostering puppies. This girl is up for adoption in Oakland tomorrow and she’s very sweet
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Alex Jeffrey Pretti was an ICU nurse at a VA hospital. His life, through his profession, was dedicated to serving his community and our country.
As so many have now seen on video, his final act before he was killed by federal agents was doing everything in his power to protect his community.
As so many have now seen on video, his final act before he was killed by federal agents was doing everything in his power to protect his community.
January 24, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Alex Jeffrey Pretti was an ICU nurse at a VA hospital. His life, through his profession, was dedicated to serving his community and our country.
As so many have now seen on video, his final act before he was killed by federal agents was doing everything in his power to protect his community.
As so many have now seen on video, his final act before he was killed by federal agents was doing everything in his power to protect his community.
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All of this is fucking senseless. Minnesota did not have an immigration problem. Trump sent his Nazi thugs here because he's racist against Somali people and to own libs like Tim Walz. Now two Minnesotans are dead and Minneapolis is on the verge of going up in flames. None. Of. This. Was. Necessary.
January 24, 2026 at 4:55 PM
All of this is fucking senseless. Minnesota did not have an immigration problem. Trump sent his Nazi thugs here because he's racist against Somali people and to own libs like Tim Walz. Now two Minnesotans are dead and Minneapolis is on the verge of going up in flames. None. Of. This. Was. Necessary.
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This sure seems more like the tyranny the Constitution is supposed to protect against than forgiving student loans.
January 24, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This sure seems more like the tyranny the Constitution is supposed to protect against than forgiving student loans.
With 71 months to run, I like this signal for my ludicrous prediction about Tesla leaving the consumer car market www.theverge.com/transportati...
Tesla finally kills Autopilot in a bid to boost FSD subscriptions
No more Autopilot
www.theverge.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:43 AM
With 71 months to run, I like this signal for my ludicrous prediction about Tesla leaving the consumer car market www.theverge.com/transportati...
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🔵 This week's Tom the Dancing Bug
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A BUSY, BUSY ICE ENFORCEMENT OPERATION
with apologies to Richard Scarry
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Brought to you by the rough and ready Inner Hive, including long-time member Brady Marsh and new member SquirrelSaver7. ( bit.ly/theInnerHive )
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READ IT RIGHT HERE👇
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A BUSY, BUSY ICE ENFORCEMENT OPERATION
with apologies to Richard Scarry
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Brought to you by the rough and ready Inner Hive, including long-time member Brady Marsh and new member SquirrelSaver7. ( bit.ly/theInnerHive )
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READ IT RIGHT HERE👇
January 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
🔵 This week's Tom the Dancing Bug
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A BUSY, BUSY ICE ENFORCEMENT OPERATION
with apologies to Richard Scarry
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Brought to you by the rough and ready Inner Hive, including long-time member Brady Marsh and new member SquirrelSaver7. ( bit.ly/theInnerHive )
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READ IT RIGHT HERE👇
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A BUSY, BUSY ICE ENFORCEMENT OPERATION
with apologies to Richard Scarry
-
Brought to you by the rough and ready Inner Hive, including long-time member Brady Marsh and new member SquirrelSaver7. ( bit.ly/theInnerHive )
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READ IT RIGHT HERE👇
Big “what if this is my Christmas AND birthday present” energy
At Davos, President Trump remained unyielding in his demand that the U.S. acquire Greenland.
“We want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won’t give it. We’ve never asked for anything else,” he said.
“We want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won’t give it. We’ve never asked for anything else,” he said.
Trump rules out force on Greenland, assails allies at Davos
Trump delivered a speech that rebuked alliances that have defined U.S. foreign policy for generations and derided Europe’s economic policies.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Big “what if this is my Christmas AND birthday present” energy
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The president of the United States is so brain-dead that he doesn't remember which country he's threatening to destroy the world's greatest military alliance over.
Trump on NATO: "Until the last few days when I told them about Iceland, they loved me. They called me daddy."
(He means Greenland.)
(He means Greenland.)
January 21, 2026 at 2:37 PM
The president of the United States is so brain-dead that he doesn't remember which country he's threatening to destroy the world's greatest military alliance over.
You know what, Mastodon? You’re ok in my book
January 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM
You know what, Mastodon? You’re ok in my book
“When you’re treating your boss like they’ve got dementia in your first on boarding call, Rick your organizational socialization has already gone sideways.”
I’m dying 😂
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I’m dying 😂
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Episode 7: Welcome Aboard
Podcast Episode · Shell Game · S2 E7 · 53m
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January 18, 2026 at 6:05 AM
“When you’re treating your boss like they’ve got dementia in your first on boarding call, Rick your organizational socialization has already gone sideways.”
I’m dying 😂
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
I’m dying 😂
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
These guys make a great service and are incredibly attentive. We host Oxide and Friends on @transistor.fm and I have zero complaints.
A little celebration note: @jonbuda.com and I have been working on @transistor.fm together for 8 years! 🎉
January 15, 2026 at 7:59 PM
These guys make a great service and are incredibly attentive. We host Oxide and Friends on @transistor.fm and I have zero complaints.
On Monday, @sunshowers.io and @davidcrespo.bsky.social joined me and @bcantrill.bsky.social to talk about their use of LLMs for building software--not to make vibe-coded one-offs, but to build much *more* robust systems software.
Oxide and Friends 1/12/2026 -- Engineering Rigor in the LLM Age
YouTube video by Oxide Computer Company
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January 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM
On Monday, @sunshowers.io and @davidcrespo.bsky.social joined me and @bcantrill.bsky.social to talk about their use of LLMs for building software--not to make vibe-coded one-offs, but to build much *more* robust systems software.
OxF from last night will be up tomorrow morning; here's a clip to whet your appetite...
OxF bonus blather 1/12/2026
YouTube video by Oxide Computer Company
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January 14, 2026 at 2:11 AM
OxF from last night will be up tomorrow morning; here's a clip to whet your appetite...