P. Orin Zack
@gznork26.bsky.social
Spent a career in IT stacking bits and stringing words.
High point: NASA/JPL's Deep Space Network during Voyager 1's encounter at Saturn.
Wrote 3 novels & 200+ short stories.
klurgsheld.wordpress.com
Help fix the OS of our self-governance.
#gOS_2.0
High point: NASA/JPL's Deep Space Network during Voyager 1's encounter at Saturn.
Wrote 3 novels & 200+ short stories.
klurgsheld.wordpress.com
Help fix the OS of our self-governance.
#gOS_2.0
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P. Orin Zack
@gznork26.bsky.social
· Dec 3
Fair warning to visitors…
F-I.W. (Freedom: I Won’t) from SF short “And Then There Were None” by Eric Frank Russell
There Ain’t No Such Thing as a Free Lunch - Heinlein
My ‘Simon Jester’ signature - from “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress” by Heinlein
F-I.W. (Freedom: I Won’t) from SF short “And Then There Were None” by Eric Frank Russell
There Ain’t No Such Thing as a Free Lunch - Heinlein
My ‘Simon Jester’ signature - from “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress” by Heinlein
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Morning movie recommendations:
1. Wicked for good— yes, it’s great and I admit to going with friends and family.
2. Netflix- Death by lightning— story of President Garfield… and just as interesting VP then President Arthur.
Both are compelling based on our current “situation.”
1. Wicked for good— yes, it’s great and I admit to going with friends and family.
2. Netflix- Death by lightning— story of President Garfield… and just as interesting VP then President Arthur.
Both are compelling based on our current “situation.”
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Morning movie recommendations:
1. Wicked for good— yes, it’s great and I admit to going with friends and family.
2. Netflix- Death by lightning— story of President Garfield… and just as interesting VP then President Arthur.
Both are compelling based on our current “situation.”
1. Wicked for good— yes, it’s great and I admit to going with friends and family.
2. Netflix- Death by lightning— story of President Garfield… and just as interesting VP then President Arthur.
Both are compelling based on our current “situation.”
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Well well well, the resistance sure has some wonderful data scientists and researchers among our ranks... what a lovely little spreadsheet we have here...
tinyurl.com/Epstein-links
tinyurl.com/Epstein-links
Regen Futurist Investigation & Analysis of Epstein Email Names
docs.google.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Well well well, the resistance sure has some wonderful data scientists and researchers among our ranks... what a lovely little spreadsheet we have here...
tinyurl.com/Epstein-links
tinyurl.com/Epstein-links
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Mike Johnson's official bio says he has "two decades of previous experience in Constitutional law." Yet, when Trump threatens to execute Democratic members of Congress, he suddenly has no opinion.
This is what shameful cowardice does to someone like Johnson and it is how he will be remembered.
This is what shameful cowardice does to someone like Johnson and it is how he will be remembered.
Mike Johnson on Trump calling for Democrats to be executed: "Attorneys have to parse the language and determine all that."
November 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Mike Johnson's official bio says he has "two decades of previous experience in Constitutional law." Yet, when Trump threatens to execute Democratic members of Congress, he suddenly has no opinion.
This is what shameful cowardice does to someone like Johnson and it is how he will be remembered.
This is what shameful cowardice does to someone like Johnson and it is how he will be remembered.
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This was an IQ test.
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This was an IQ test.
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Oh the historical irony. Trump sent death threats against government officials who asked our troops to refuse illegal orders... on the 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg trials.
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Oh the historical irony. Trump sent death threats against government officials who asked our troops to refuse illegal orders... on the 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg trials.
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It’s all workshopped on Black communities first. We told you to end qualified immunity. But you were all too scared to look like you weren’t “backing the blue.”
And here we are.
And here we are.
NEW: In light of widespread allegations of civil rights violations arising from Trump's immigration crackdown, Democrats are renewing efforts to pass legislation to hold federal agents individually accountable:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Democrats target federal officials accused of civil rights violations in new legislation
Lawmakers are launching a new effort to close a legal loophole that means federal officials, including law enforcement agents, cannot be sued for constitutional violations.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
It’s all workshopped on Black communities first. We told you to end qualified immunity. But you were all too scared to look like you weren’t “backing the blue.”
And here we are.
And here we are.
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When a President calls for the death of lawmakers protecting the oath military members take to the Constitution (NOT the President), you are watching a full-blown Constitutional Crisis. This is the ultimate test of our democracy. We cannot look away.
November 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
When a President calls for the death of lawmakers protecting the oath military members take to the Constitution (NOT the President), you are watching a full-blown Constitutional Crisis. This is the ultimate test of our democracy. We cannot look away.
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I’m still struggling with the fact that ICE “brown shirts” went to a taco shop and thought they would get served.
F that!
F that!
November 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I’m still struggling with the fact that ICE “brown shirts” went to a taco shop and thought they would get served.
F that!
F that!
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More Military personnel are calling legal military non-profit agencies seeking advice for orders they received.
The DOJ has issues a order that all orders are legal & the personnel are immune from prosecution. Right there is the red flag, the prosecution immunity.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
The DOJ has issues a order that all orders are legal & the personnel are immune from prosecution. Right there is the red flag, the prosecution immunity.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Military personnel seek legal advice on whether Trump-ordered missions are lawful
Military service personnel have been seeking outside legal advice about some of the missions the Trump administration has assigned them. The strikes against alleged drug traffickers and deployments to...
www.pbs.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
More Military personnel are calling legal military non-profit agencies seeking advice for orders they received.
The DOJ has issues a order that all orders are legal & the personnel are immune from prosecution. Right there is the red flag, the prosecution immunity.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
The DOJ has issues a order that all orders are legal & the personnel are immune from prosecution. Right there is the red flag, the prosecution immunity.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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People should be allowed to purchase firearms. People should also be required to be trained on firearms safety. And carrying in public should require an even higher level of training and requirements.
Its mind boggling to me to allow people to carry a firearm and not require any training at all.
Its mind boggling to me to allow people to carry a firearm and not require any training at all.
November 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
People should be allowed to purchase firearms. People should also be required to be trained on firearms safety. And carrying in public should require an even higher level of training and requirements.
Its mind boggling to me to allow people to carry a firearm and not require any training at all.
Its mind boggling to me to allow people to carry a firearm and not require any training at all.
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CHILDREN CANNOT CONSENT (louder for the back)
Quick point of clarification for pundits, politicians, journalists, & any others commenting on the Epstein Trump files:
The victims were NOT "young women". They were CHILDREN.
As such, they were not capable of giving legal consent. Sex without consent is rape.
Words matter. Get them right.
The victims were NOT "young women". They were CHILDREN.
As such, they were not capable of giving legal consent. Sex without consent is rape.
Words matter. Get them right.
November 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
CHILDREN CANNOT CONSENT (louder for the back)
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the newly released Epstein emails are getting coverage on Fox News 👀
November 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
the newly released Epstein emails are getting coverage on Fox News 👀
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Televised political debates should include roasters. You have journalistic moderators questioning candidates, candidates giving their responses... with Louis Black and Leslie Jones able to, at any time, mute all the other microphones and call out whatever needs calling out.
November 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Televised political debates should include roasters. You have journalistic moderators questioning candidates, candidates giving their responses... with Louis Black and Leslie Jones able to, at any time, mute all the other microphones and call out whatever needs calling out.
Before 11/11 was known as Veterans Day, it was for remembering the Armistice that ended WWI. We remember wars because they have names, as well as thru song, story, picture and implements of war.
But what of peace? 🧵
But what of peace? 🧵
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Before 11/11 was known as Veterans Day, it was for remembering the Armistice that ended WWI. We remember wars because they have names, as well as thru song, story, picture and implements of war.
But what of peace? 🧵
But what of peace? 🧵
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NEW: @wired.com spoke with Chuck Borges, the former SSA data chief turned DOGE whistleblower, who is running to represent southern Maryland in the state’s senate.
This is....the first DOGE'd candidate?! I think?!
it's a worthwhile interview -- read @makenakelly.bsky.social:
This is....the first DOGE'd candidate?! I think?!
it's a worthwhile interview -- read @makenakelly.bsky.social:
This DOGE Whistleblower Is Running for Office
WIRED spoke with Chuck Borges, the former SSA data chief turned DOGE whistleblower, who is running to represent southern Maryland in the state’s senate.
www.wired.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
NEW: @wired.com spoke with Chuck Borges, the former SSA data chief turned DOGE whistleblower, who is running to represent southern Maryland in the state’s senate.
This is....the first DOGE'd candidate?! I think?!
it's a worthwhile interview -- read @makenakelly.bsky.social:
This is....the first DOGE'd candidate?! I think?!
it's a worthwhile interview -- read @makenakelly.bsky.social:
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If you’re going to oppose extending tax credits for health insurance because the money just goes to greedy, money-grubbing insurers, then you can’t ALSO oppose universal healthcare.
Because without universal healthcare, then one way or another, the money goes to greedy, money-grubbing insurers. 🙄🙄
Because without universal healthcare, then one way or another, the money goes to greedy, money-grubbing insurers. 🙄🙄
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
If you’re going to oppose extending tax credits for health insurance because the money just goes to greedy, money-grubbing insurers, then you can’t ALSO oppose universal healthcare.
Because without universal healthcare, then one way or another, the money goes to greedy, money-grubbing insurers. 🙄🙄
Because without universal healthcare, then one way or another, the money goes to greedy, money-grubbing insurers. 🙄🙄
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According to modern international law INTENTIONALLY STARVING CIVILIANS IS A WAR CRIME.
November 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
According to modern international law INTENTIONALLY STARVING CIVILIANS IS A WAR CRIME.
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If only the Speaker put half as much energy into governing as he does into avoiding work.
He still hasn’t sworn in Representative-elect Grijalva, people are hungry, planes are grounded, and Republicans are on vacation.
They’re showing you exactly who they are. Believe them.
He still hasn’t sworn in Representative-elect Grijalva, people are hungry, planes are grounded, and Republicans are on vacation.
They’re showing you exactly who they are. Believe them.
November 8, 2025 at 3:48 AM
If only the Speaker put half as much energy into governing as he does into avoiding work.
He still hasn’t sworn in Representative-elect Grijalva, people are hungry, planes are grounded, and Republicans are on vacation.
They’re showing you exactly who they are. Believe them.
He still hasn’t sworn in Representative-elect Grijalva, people are hungry, planes are grounded, and Republicans are on vacation.
They’re showing you exactly who they are. Believe them.
@altnoaa.bsky.social
That Earth is worth preserving is all the more important to those who have seen her ravaged or have spent time away from her. When Julia Ecklar sang this at a convention filk-sing decades ago, the room was in awe, and then exploded. If you like it, share it with others.
That Earth is worth preserving is all the more important to those who have seen her ravaged or have spent time away from her. When Julia Ecklar sang this at a convention filk-sing decades ago, the room was in awe, and then exploded. If you like it, share it with others.
God Lives on Terra - Julia Ecklar (THANKS BLINDTRUTHS!!)
YouTube video by weyrdmusicman
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
@altnoaa.bsky.social
That Earth is worth preserving is all the more important to those who have seen her ravaged or have spent time away from her. When Julia Ecklar sang this at a convention filk-sing decades ago, the room was in awe, and then exploded. If you like it, share it with others.
That Earth is worth preserving is all the more important to those who have seen her ravaged or have spent time away from her. When Julia Ecklar sang this at a convention filk-sing decades ago, the room was in awe, and then exploded. If you like it, share it with others.
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🧵1 /14
There may disagreement and rejection on how policies and decisions are made that can be laid at the feet any past administration, but there is usually some consensus of common good that is achieved, however unbalanced.
There may disagreement and rejection on how policies and decisions are made that can be laid at the feet any past administration, but there is usually some consensus of common good that is achieved, however unbalanced.
November 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM
🧵1 /14
There may disagreement and rejection on how policies and decisions are made that can be laid at the feet any past administration, but there is usually some consensus of common good that is achieved, however unbalanced.
There may disagreement and rejection on how policies and decisions are made that can be laid at the feet any past administration, but there is usually some consensus of common good that is achieved, however unbalanced.
Intergenerational fighting divides us. Blaming ‘boomers’ for ruining everything blinds us to the changing economic environment and how that happened.
Aim your ire at your real enemies, and learn about the fix for it.
Aim your ire at your real enemies, and learn about the fix for it.
Pluralistic: The enshittification of labor (07 Nov 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
pluralistic.net
November 9, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Intergenerational fighting divides us. Blaming ‘boomers’ for ruining everything blinds us to the changing economic environment and how that happened.
Aim your ire at your real enemies, and learn about the fix for it.
Aim your ire at your real enemies, and learn about the fix for it.
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Meet the 37 private donors for Trump’s ballroom—many of whom have ongoing governmental contracts or regulatory cases.
It sure looks like their multi-million dollar donations are a way to curry favor.
It sure looks like their multi-million dollar donations are a way to curry favor.
Meet all 37 White House ballroom donors funding the $300 million build, including Silicon Valley tech giants, crypto bros and the Lutnicks | Fortune
The list, reviewed by Fortune, did not mention specific dollar amounts offered by each contributor.
fortune.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Meet the 37 private donors for Trump’s ballroom—many of whom have ongoing governmental contracts or regulatory cases.
It sure looks like their multi-million dollar donations are a way to curry favor.
It sure looks like their multi-million dollar donations are a way to curry favor.