Elaina McCartney
@fisheyeview.bsky.social
Retired Mars rover camera operator. Lake dweller. Pro-democracy. Pro-science.
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Can We Hold On to Our Sense of Humor?
A Saturday Prompt
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The importance of a sense of humor in a time when non-serious power-hungry clowns deserve ridicule: bravo Zaid and Frost, shoutout to Monty Python.
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Remember:
When Tylenol was poisoned *by an outsider* and killed people, the company recalled all their products & redesigned them.
When Intel’s Pentium had a bug so obscure it affected 1 in _9 billion_ long division calculations, they recalled their chips.
ChatGPT was made deadly *by its team*.
When Tylenol was poisoned *by an outsider* and killed people, the company recalled all their products & redesigned them.
When Intel’s Pentium had a bug so obscure it affected 1 in _9 billion_ long division calculations, they recalled their chips.
ChatGPT was made deadly *by its team*.
i don’t see how any of the benefits of chatgpt and other consumer-facing LLMs can possibly outweigh their incredible ability to induce suicides
Adam Raine’s life hurtled toward tragedy soon after he began talking with ChatGPT about homework. Analysis of his ChatGPT account shows how the chatbot became a confidant as he planned to end his life.
December 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Remember:
When Tylenol was poisoned *by an outsider* and killed people, the company recalled all their products & redesigned them.
When Intel’s Pentium had a bug so obscure it affected 1 in _9 billion_ long division calculations, they recalled their chips.
ChatGPT was made deadly *by its team*.
When Tylenol was poisoned *by an outsider* and killed people, the company recalled all their products & redesigned them.
When Intel’s Pentium had a bug so obscure it affected 1 in _9 billion_ long division calculations, they recalled their chips.
ChatGPT was made deadly *by its team*.
If you're a Democrat, you're a sucker if you imagine this agency has anything to do with immigration. It is--and aspires to be!--a fascist paramilitary goon squad. You should start saying so and lay the groundwork for starving it of funding when you take power
January 1, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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So much winning. Please stop.
January 1, 2026 at 9:35 AM
So much winning. Please stop.
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New:
While being honored last week by the members of the Kennedy family who haven't lose their minds, Stephen Colbert urged us all to keep the faith that we'll emerge from this darkness.
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While being honored last week by the members of the Kennedy family who haven't lose their minds, Stephen Colbert urged us all to keep the faith that we'll emerge from this darkness.
All links and subscriptions are free at Fight the Fire.
'Push back on the temptation to despair'
At award ceremony, Stephen Colbert speaks of the ripples of hope we can all send
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December 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM
New:
While being honored last week by the members of the Kennedy family who haven't lose their minds, Stephen Colbert urged us all to keep the faith that we'll emerge from this darkness.
All links and subscriptions are free at Fight the Fire.
While being honored last week by the members of the Kennedy family who haven't lose their minds, Stephen Colbert urged us all to keep the faith that we'll emerge from this darkness.
All links and subscriptions are free at Fight the Fire.
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Don't forget the pallets that went to Iraq. Blackwater much.
January 1, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Don't forget the pallets that went to Iraq. Blackwater much.
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I have said this for years. That the Pentagon is used to funnel money to the wealthy.
It has literally “LOST” trillions.
Trillions.
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It has literally “LOST” trillions.
Trillions.
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Pentagon Lost Track of Billions in Weapons Sent to Israel It's Happened Before | Defense Express
Pentagon failed to track most weapons in $13.4B Israel aid package, losing 4M munitions amid rapid combat operations
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January 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
I have said this for years. That the Pentagon is used to funnel money to the wealthy.
It has literally “LOST” trillions.
Trillions.
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It has literally “LOST” trillions.
Trillions.
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NYC is the luckiest city in the world‼️
Congratulations Mayor Mamdani 🗽
Congratulations Mayor Mamdani 🗽
January 1, 2026 at 7:04 AM
NYC is the luckiest city in the world‼️
Congratulations Mayor Mamdani 🗽
Congratulations Mayor Mamdani 🗽
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POLITICO: “House Republicans decided to publicly release the transcript of special counsel Jack Smith’s Dec. 17 closed-door deposition on New Year’s Eve — while most of Washington was tuned out for the holiday…” www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
January 1, 2026 at 4:17 AM
POLITICO: “House Republicans decided to publicly release the transcript of special counsel Jack Smith’s Dec. 17 closed-door deposition on New Year’s Eve — while most of Washington was tuned out for the holiday…” www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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Releasing a 255-page transcript on New Year’s Eve isn’t transparency, it’s an attempt to bury accountability while people are distracted. Read it. Share it. Text it to your family, friends, and neighbors. Truth doesn’t disappear just because powerful people want it buried.
BREAKING:
The House Judiciary Committee just released — on New Year's Eve — the 255-page transcript of Jack Smith's closed door deposition.
House Republicans continue their attempts to bury Smith's testimony.
Read it all here: tinyurl.com/cndtn3ez
The House Judiciary Committee just released — on New Year's Eve — the 255-page transcript of Jack Smith's closed door deposition.
House Republicans continue their attempts to bury Smith's testimony.
Read it all here: tinyurl.com/cndtn3ez
January 1, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Releasing a 255-page transcript on New Year’s Eve isn’t transparency, it’s an attempt to bury accountability while people are distracted. Read it. Share it. Text it to your family, friends, and neighbors. Truth doesn’t disappear just because powerful people want it buried.
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2026 is looking good already!
January 1, 2026 at 6:01 AM
2026 is looking good already!
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BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani is officially mayor of New York City
January 1, 2026 at 5:19 AM
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani is officially mayor of New York City
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Reports from inside Russia make it clear that there was no Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's compound. The compound is protected by SAMs, anti-aircraft guns, and fighter jets, none of which deployed. No person in the region heard or saw any evidence of an attack.
Putin lied; Trump believed him.
Putin lied; Trump believed him.
December 31, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Reports from inside Russia make it clear that there was no Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's compound. The compound is protected by SAMs, anti-aircraft guns, and fighter jets, none of which deployed. No person in the region heard or saw any evidence of an attack.
Putin lied; Trump believed him.
Putin lied; Trump believed him.
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Jack Smith, p. 27: "There is no historical analog for what President Trump did in this case … [W]hat he was not free to do was violate Federal law and use knowing-- knowingly false statements about election fraud to target a lawful government function. That he was not allowed to do."
BREAKING:
The House Judiciary Committee just released — on New Year's Eve — the 255-page transcript of Jack Smith's closed door deposition.
House Republicans continue their attempts to bury Smith's testimony.
Read it all here: tinyurl.com/cndtn3ez
The House Judiciary Committee just released — on New Year's Eve — the 255-page transcript of Jack Smith's closed door deposition.
House Republicans continue their attempts to bury Smith's testimony.
Read it all here: tinyurl.com/cndtn3ez
December 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Jack Smith, p. 27: "There is no historical analog for what President Trump did in this case … [W]hat he was not free to do was violate Federal law and use knowing-- knowingly false statements about election fraud to target a lawful government function. That he was not allowed to do."
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3/ "Donald Trump was making statements that were endangering witnesses, intimidating witnesses, endangering members of my staff, endangering court staff."
- Jack Smith sworn deposition
- Jack Smith sworn deposition
December 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
3/ "Donald Trump was making statements that were endangering witnesses, intimidating witnesses, endangering members of my staff, endangering court staff."
- Jack Smith sworn deposition
- Jack Smith sworn deposition
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The largest oil reserves in the world are in Venezuela.
The largest oil producer in Africa is Nigeria.
Other than China, one of the largest unmined rare earth deposits is in Greenland.
Follow the money, it's always about the money.
The largest oil producer in Africa is Nigeria.
Other than China, one of the largest unmined rare earth deposits is in Greenland.
Follow the money, it's always about the money.
December 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The largest oil reserves in the world are in Venezuela.
The largest oil producer in Africa is Nigeria.
Other than China, one of the largest unmined rare earth deposits is in Greenland.
Follow the money, it's always about the money.
The largest oil producer in Africa is Nigeria.
Other than China, one of the largest unmined rare earth deposits is in Greenland.
Follow the money, it's always about the money.
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Here a novel idea, let’s let the survivors redact the Epstein files.
December 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Here a novel idea, let’s let the survivors redact the Epstein files.
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Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.
December 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.
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While Donald Trump’s DOJ can’t even indict a ham sandwich, Jack Smith was able to indict Donald Trump.
Twice.
Twice.
December 31, 2025 at 9:25 PM
While Donald Trump’s DOJ can’t even indict a ham sandwich, Jack Smith was able to indict Donald Trump.
Twice.
Twice.
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“Handsy?” Never heard rape called “handsy” before.
December 31, 2025 at 10:09 PM
“Handsy?” Never heard rape called “handsy” before.
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Jack Smith: Trump’s FRAUD was not protected First Amendment speech.
Trump knowingly lied about the 2020 election in an attempt to overturn its result.
Trump knowingly lied about the 2020 election in an attempt to overturn its result.
December 31, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Jack Smith: Trump’s FRAUD was not protected First Amendment speech.
Trump knowingly lied about the 2020 election in an attempt to overturn its result.
Trump knowingly lied about the 2020 election in an attempt to overturn its result.
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In China, a data center operator might choose coal, if it wasn’t for the government mandating for new datacenters, that they must get 80% of their energy from renewables.
This has created a virtuous cycle wherein new tech industries naturally invests in clean energy.
This has created a virtuous cycle wherein new tech industries naturally invests in clean energy.
December 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In China, a data center operator might choose coal, if it wasn’t for the government mandating for new datacenters, that they must get 80% of their energy from renewables.
This has created a virtuous cycle wherein new tech industries naturally invests in clean energy.
This has created a virtuous cycle wherein new tech industries naturally invests in clean energy.
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