gnatsstang
@gnatsstang.bsky.social
I know nothing. Never did. Might someday.
I swear like a sailor on leave sometimes.
All Enemies, Foreign and Domestic.
I post Memes.
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Coffee is good.
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I swear like a sailor on leave sometimes.
All Enemies, Foreign and Domestic.
I post Memes.
My Venmo.
Coffee is good.
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4199360837453716083&created=1734665894
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The U.S. House approved a measure overturning President Trump’s executive order eliminating union rights at federal agencies, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate because Republicans largely oppose it.
House votes to repeal Trump order ending union rights at federal agencies
Twenty-two Republicans joined with Democrats to overturn the order, but it faces steep odds in the Senate.
wapo.st
December 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The U.S. House approved a measure overturning President Trump’s executive order eliminating union rights at federal agencies, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate because Republicans largely oppose it.
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A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that the Trump administration could not unilaterally cancel a FEMA grant program that states used for disaster preparation.
Federal Judge Blocks FEMA From Canceling Climate Resiliency Grants
A Thursday ruling said the Trump administration cannot eliminate the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program without Congress.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that the Trump administration could not unilaterally cancel a FEMA grant program that states used for disaster preparation.
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that blocks states from enforcing their own regulations around artificial intelligence and instead aims to create a "single national framework" for AI. https://cnn.it/49chVwf
December 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that blocks states from enforcing their own regulations around artificial intelligence and instead aims to create a "single national framework" for AI. https://cnn.it/49chVwf
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Zohran Mamdani’s universal child care plan “will not be easy to implement, but if he learns from the mistakes that have derailed past efforts, he could pull off something remarkable,” Rachel Cohen Booth writes.
Zohran Mamdani’s universal child care plan “will not be easy to implement, but if he learns from the mistakes that have derailed past efforts, he could pull off something remarkable,” Rachel Cohen Booth writes.
Opinion | How Mamdani’s Child Care Plan Can Succeed
If he learns the right lessons, the mayor-elect could pull off something remarkable.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Zohran Mamdani’s universal child care plan “will not be easy to implement, but if he learns from the mistakes that have derailed past efforts, he could pull off something remarkable,” Rachel Cohen Booth writes.
Zohran Mamdani’s universal child care plan “will not be easy to implement, but if he learns from the mistakes that have derailed past efforts, he could pull off something remarkable,” Rachel Cohen Booth writes.
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Breaking news: President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to sue states that enact AI regulations deemed harmful to U.S. “global AI dominance,” reinforcing the White House’s industry-friendly tech stance despite pushback.
Trump defies GOP critics by signing controversial order threatening states over AI laws
Trump’s latest executive order attempts to punish states that regulate artificial intelligence technology, a policy that has triggered division in the GOP.
wapo.st
December 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Breaking news: President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to sue states that enact AI regulations deemed harmful to U.S. “global AI dominance,” reinforcing the White House’s industry-friendly tech stance despite pushback.
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After demolishing the White House’s East Wing, President Donald Trump is now eying four federal buildings for the same treatment and is circumventing a key government agency with his plans, according to a historic preservationist raising the alarm.
Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges | CNN Politics
After demolishing the White House’s East Wing, President Donald Trump is now eying four federal buildings for the same treatment and is circumventing a key government agency with his plans, according ...
www.cnn.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:01 AM
After demolishing the White House’s East Wing, President Donald Trump is now eying four federal buildings for the same treatment and is circumventing a key government agency with his plans, according to a historic preservationist raising the alarm.
@scalzi.com hey. How've you been? Been a while. Hope you're doing ok.
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM
@scalzi.com hey. How've you been? Been a while. Hope you're doing ok.
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The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies. n.pr/49X9yGK
Supreme Court to hear case that could vastly expand presidential powers
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies.
n.pr
December 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies. n.pr/49X9yGK
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First the penny. Next, paper checks?
When the US Mint stopped making pennies last month for the first time in 238 years, it drew a lot of attention. But there have been quiet moves to stop using paper checks as well.
https://cnn.it/4iH6aSK
When the US Mint stopped making pennies last month for the first time in 238 years, it drew a lot of attention. But there have been quiet moves to stop using paper checks as well.
https://cnn.it/4iH6aSK
December 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
First the penny. Next, paper checks?
When the US Mint stopped making pennies last month for the first time in 238 years, it drew a lot of attention. But there have been quiet moves to stop using paper checks as well.
https://cnn.it/4iH6aSK
When the US Mint stopped making pennies last month for the first time in 238 years, it drew a lot of attention. But there have been quiet moves to stop using paper checks as well.
https://cnn.it/4iH6aSK
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“Incoming presidents don’t get to pick the economy they inherit, but they can only credibly blame their predecessors for so long,” @willgottsegen.com argues in The Atlantic Daily. Trump can’t dispute the data, he writes:
Is Affordability a Trump Priority or a ‘Con Job’?
His messaging on the cost of living contradicts itself.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 12:04 AM
“Incoming presidents don’t get to pick the economy they inherit, but they can only credibly blame their predecessors for so long,” @willgottsegen.com argues in The Atlantic Daily. Trump can’t dispute the data, he writes:
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From nonexistent musical instruments created from AI-generated designs to an opera performed by a humanoid robot, this year’s Art Week Tokyo repeatedly asked, “What is real?” and “Who is the artist?”
Is human-machine collaboration the future of fine art?
At this year’s Art Week Tokyo, AI emerged as a major and incredibly nuanced theme among participating artists.
ebx.sh
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 AM
From nonexistent musical instruments created from AI-generated designs to an opera performed by a humanoid robot, this year’s Art Week Tokyo repeatedly asked, “What is real?” and “Who is the artist?”
Obama has entered this chat...
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Trump teases 2028 run with new slogan
President Donald Trump continues to tease out a possible 2028 run, despite the constitutional prohibition on a third term. On Friday, the 79-year-old unveiled a new “slogan,” and his new name for Trum...
www.rawstory.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Obama has entered this chat...
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‘Over the past three years, Berkshire has sold about $184bn of stock taking the conglomerate’s cash reserves to a record $382bn.’ www.ft.com/content/bfaa...
November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
‘Over the past three years, Berkshire has sold about $184bn of stock taking the conglomerate’s cash reserves to a record $382bn.’ www.ft.com/content/bfaa...
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This gentleman's insulin price went from $6 under Biden to $80 under Trump. The American people were deceived by a corrupt, serial lying conman who gives ZERO fucks about the working class. Wake the fuck up! 😳👇
November 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This gentleman's insulin price went from $6 under Biden to $80 under Trump. The American people were deceived by a corrupt, serial lying conman who gives ZERO fucks about the working class. Wake the fuck up! 😳👇
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"Mate, I can't do anything but tell it to you straight. This Canada thing is literally the dumbest thing I've ever heard. The Canadians ran an advertisement showing Ronald Reagan being against tariffs. Guess what? Ronald Reagan was against tariffs."
October 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"Mate, I can't do anything but tell it to you straight. This Canada thing is literally the dumbest thing I've ever heard. The Canadians ran an advertisement showing Ronald Reagan being against tariffs. Guess what? Ronald Reagan was against tariffs."
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Moscow’s nice little air defense network, it would be a shame if anything happened to it.
Ukraine can now reach every corner of the Russian capital. Putin is shitting bricks in his bunker.
Ukraine can now reach every corner of the Russian capital. Putin is shitting bricks in his bunker.
October 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Moscow’s nice little air defense network, it would be a shame if anything happened to it.
Ukraine can now reach every corner of the Russian capital. Putin is shitting bricks in his bunker.
Ukraine can now reach every corner of the Russian capital. Putin is shitting bricks in his bunker.
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Please sir I am just a small soybean farmer and a common man
October 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Please sir I am just a small soybean farmer and a common man