Christopher Johnson
@cj8157.bsky.social
Florida resident, over 50 years. Blue voter and progressive Christian. Love listening to classical music (on physical media!), visiting museums, reading nonfiction. Disclaimer: my opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of present or past employers.
Can AI make Freudian slips? The other day, I did a Google search on “west hollywood musk permits.” I was looking for information on how Musk’s new Tesla Diner got permission to erect its massive video screens. Google’s AI thought that I wanted to learn about getting rid of infestations of muskrats!
August 3, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Can AI make Freudian slips? The other day, I did a Google search on “west hollywood musk permits.” I was looking for information on how Musk’s new Tesla Diner got permission to erect its massive video screens. Google’s AI thought that I wanted to learn about getting rid of infestations of muskrats!
. . .and on 7/11, the Board of Governors that oversees Florida’s higher education system debated this proposal. Board members had a lot of reservations, mostly related to the logistics if setting up the agency. But they voted unanimously to OK it. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Despite Reservations, Florida BOG Approves New Accreditor
The State University System of Florida’s Board of Governors moved forward with plans to start a new accreditor. But the board has questions about how it will work.
www.insidehighered.com
July 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
. . .and on 7/11, the Board of Governors that oversees Florida’s higher education system debated this proposal. Board members had a lot of reservations, mostly related to the logistics if setting up the agency. But they voted unanimously to OK it. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
One issue that hasn’t gotten much attention nationwide is Florida Gov. DeSantis’ attempt to create a new higher education accrediting agency to supersede the supposedly “woke” SACS. The Florida Legislature has appropriated $4 million for this purpose, . . .
July 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
One issue that hasn’t gotten much attention nationwide is Florida Gov. DeSantis’ attempt to create a new higher education accrediting agency to supersede the supposedly “woke” SACS. The Florida Legislature has appropriated $4 million for this purpose, . . .
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Harassing kids about where they're from in the new "papers, please" America (and threatening a coach with obstruction of justice for telling them they don't have to talk to ICE) www.westsiderag.com/2025/07/10/a...
July 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Harassing kids about where they're from in the new "papers, please" America (and threatening a coach with obstruction of justice for telling them they don't have to talk to ICE) www.westsiderag.com/2025/07/10/a...
Immigration authorities are on the ball protecting us from dangerous clarinet players.
This regime is so unamerican it’s unfathomable. The @gop is complicit.
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Nebraska concerts canceled after Czech musician denied entry into U.S.
Jaroslav Skuta, a clarinetist from the Czech Republic, was scheduled to play four concerts, but he was detained at the airport in Detroit. Officials from Customs and Border Protection said he misrepre...
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July 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Immigration authorities are on the ball protecting us from dangerous clarinet players.
In 2010, I greatly admired Murkowski. In that year, a Tea Party radical defeated her in the primary. She wound up winning reelection by running as a write-in, defeating both the Democratic candidate and the Tea Party candidate. An impressive feat. Contrast that with 2025—impressive cowardice.
July 3, 2025 at 5:35 AM
In 2010, I greatly admired Murkowski. In that year, a Tea Party radical defeated her in the primary. She wound up winning reelection by running as a write-in, defeating both the Democratic candidate and the Tea Party candidate. An impressive feat. Contrast that with 2025—impressive cowardice.
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Senator Chris Murphy
“ I am shaking with fury over what just happened “
“ I am shaking with fury over what just happened “
July 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Senator Chris Murphy
“ I am shaking with fury over what just happened “
“ I am shaking with fury over what just happened “
This remarkable photo was posted on Facebook recently. It purportedly shows the “Alligator Alcatraz” as seen from a rural home in Florida. The post specifically mentioned light pollution and noise. Florida’s leaders used to at least pretend to care about the “River of Grass.” Not any more, it seems.
July 2, 2025 at 3:40 AM
This remarkable photo was posted on Facebook recently. It purportedly shows the “Alligator Alcatraz” as seen from a rural home in Florida. The post specifically mentioned light pollution and noise. Florida’s leaders used to at least pretend to care about the “River of Grass.” Not any more, it seems.
Crap. The Senate passed the Big Ugly Bill. 50-50 vote, with Vance breaking the tie. Tillis, Collins, and Paul voted Nay.
July 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Crap. The Senate passed the Big Ugly Bill. 50-50 vote, with Vance breaking the tie. Tillis, Collins, and Paul voted Nay.
A very strange decision, because hurricanes have a greater impact on red states.
U.S. Department of Defense announces it will no longer process and deliver data essential to most hurricane forecasts. michaelrlowry.substack.com/p/critical-h...
Critical Hurricane Forecast Tool Abruptly Terminated
U.S. Department of Defense announced Tuesday it would no longer process and deliver data essential to most hurricane forecasts
michaelrlowry.substack.com
June 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A very strange decision, because hurricanes have a greater impact on red states.
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President Biden traveled to Minnesota today to pay his respect to assassinated Rep. Melissa Hortman and comfort her family. Donald Trump has remained silent.
Thankful for a real President like Joe Biden 🇺🇸
Thankful for a real President like Joe Biden 🇺🇸
June 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
President Biden traveled to Minnesota today to pay his respect to assassinated Rep. Melissa Hortman and comfort her family. Donald Trump has remained silent.
Thankful for a real President like Joe Biden 🇺🇸
Thankful for a real President like Joe Biden 🇺🇸
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Former President Joe Biden paid respects to Melissa and Mark Hortman as they lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol.
June 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Former President Joe Biden paid respects to Melissa and Mark Hortman as they lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol.
News item: Member of Congress from Georgia nominates Trump for Nobel Prize; Norwegian Academy responds.
June 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
News item: Member of Congress from Georgia nominates Trump for Nobel Prize; Norwegian Academy responds.
I’m sure many of you have seen this Onion front-page mockup.
June 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I’m sure many of you have seen this Onion front-page mockup.
I got a laugh out of this meme. (To be fair, the second image appears to have been taken before the parade.)
June 15, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I got a laugh out of this meme. (To be fair, the second image appears to have been taken before the parade.)
Anyone remember the Bastille Day parade in 2018 that supposedly inspired Trump’s parade? Look at Trump’s reaction to the music. Macron is smiling; Trump scowls. m.youtube.com/watch?v=vhQk...
French army band medleys Daft Punk following Bastille Day parade
YouTube video by Guardian News
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June 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Anyone remember the Bastille Day parade in 2018 that supposedly inspired Trump’s parade? Look at Trump’s reaction to the music. Macron is smiling; Trump scowls. m.youtube.com/watch?v=vhQk...
I took a few peeks at the Trump parade. It’s just boring. One thing I miss is marching music. Where are our great military bands? Where are our great university and high school bands? Instead, cheesy canned music is piped in. (Full disclosure: I marched in parades as a band trombonist.)
June 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I took a few peeks at the Trump parade. It’s just boring. One thing I miss is marching music. Where are our great military bands? Where are our great university and high school bands? Instead, cheesy canned music is piped in. (Full disclosure: I marched in parades as a band trombonist.)
I attended a protest in Dade City, in Pasco County, FL. This is a very MAGA area, yet peak attendance was about 380, and many passing motorists expressed support. One motorist made a threatening gesture, and there was a bit of heated arguing with 1-2 counterprotesters, but nothing violent happened.
June 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I attended a protest in Dade City, in Pasco County, FL. This is a very MAGA area, yet peak attendance was about 380, and many passing motorists expressed support. One motorist made a threatening gesture, and there was a bit of heated arguing with 1-2 counterprotesters, but nothing violent happened.
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List of ships (and the USNS Harvey Milk also) that the DOD is looking to rename because they can’t handle a ship having a name of persons that have done exceptional things for our country.
Renaming ships is highly unusual in the Navy. And this would clearly be a biased move
This is disgusting
Renaming ships is highly unusual in the Navy. And this would clearly be a biased move
This is disgusting
June 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
List of ships (and the USNS Harvey Milk also) that the DOD is looking to rename because they can’t handle a ship having a name of persons that have done exceptional things for our country.
Renaming ships is highly unusual in the Navy. And this would clearly be a biased move
This is disgusting
Renaming ships is highly unusual in the Navy. And this would clearly be a biased move
This is disgusting
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Cuts have consequences, illustrated. As seen on TV 📺
June 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Cuts have consequences, illustrated. As seen on TV 📺
An interesting item that claims that the “functional unemployment” rate—that is, people without work and people who do not earn a living wage—is about 24%. I am not familiar with the Ludwig Institute, but it’s run by Clinton’s Comptroller of the Currency. www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
'Functional Unemployment' inches upward in April, Says Ludwig Institute
/PRNewswire/ -- Even though the official government jobless rate shows unemployment has remained steady, the latest report from the Ludwig Institute for Shared...
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May 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
An interesting item that claims that the “functional unemployment” rate—that is, people without work and people who do not earn a living wage—is about 24%. I am not familiar with the Ludwig Institute, but it’s run by Clinton’s Comptroller of the Currency. www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
Sobering information about America’s decline under the current administration.
Canada's credit rating remains at the top, Moody's US rating just got downgraded today to Aa1, on par with Austria and Finland. #cdnpoli #CanadaStrong #ElbowsUp
May 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Sobering information about America’s decline under the current administration.
The Tampa Bay Times is running a disturbing article on disruptions to Social Security caused by deletion of data. Americans are being hurt by this. And in about 10 days, I’ll find out if I’ve been deleted. www.tampabay.com/news/health/...
At Social Security, these are the days of the living dead
In recent weeks, the agency has been plagued by problems related to technology, system errors, and even the marking of living people as dead.
www.tampabay.com
May 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The Tampa Bay Times is running a disturbing article on disruptions to Social Security caused by deletion of data. Americans are being hurt by this. And in about 10 days, I’ll find out if I’ve been deleted. www.tampabay.com/news/health/...
After Trump reverts Alcatraz into a prison, maybe he’ll revert the Alamo back to a fort, reactivate the Pony Express, and raise the Titanic.
May 7, 2025 at 6:21 AM
After Trump reverts Alcatraz into a prison, maybe he’ll revert the Alamo back to a fort, reactivate the Pony Express, and raise the Titanic.
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