Statichaze
@horizontalhold.bsky.social
Someone who wants to be creative but admits he can't be there yet.
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The thing is though they spent a decade investigating and building evidence against Hernandez before he was indicted.
It’s the flimsy and pretextual nature of the accusations here that stands out, since the same could be applied to Sheinbaum or Carney or virtually anyone else next week.
It’s the flimsy and pretextual nature of the accusations here that stands out, since the same could be applied to Sheinbaum or Carney or virtually anyone else next week.
Unfortunately this is less unprecedented than people reacting right now might like. We prosecuted Hernández like a month after his presidency ended and Noriega was captured after we invaded while he was dictator there. That doesn't make it OK but it does make me skeptical there'll be consequences.
January 3, 2026 at 2:56 PM
The thing is though they spent a decade investigating and building evidence against Hernandez before he was indicted.
It’s the flimsy and pretextual nature of the accusations here that stands out, since the same could be applied to Sheinbaum or Carney or virtually anyone else next week.
It’s the flimsy and pretextual nature of the accusations here that stands out, since the same could be applied to Sheinbaum or Carney or virtually anyone else next week.
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This is a war for oil started by a corrupt billionaire.
Trump is a starting an illegal war to distract from evidence in the Epstein Files that he was sexually abusing children.
Democrats and opposition figures should be as plain as possible in calling it out.
Trump is a starting an illegal war to distract from evidence in the Epstein Files that he was sexually abusing children.
Democrats and opposition figures should be as plain as possible in calling it out.
January 3, 2026 at 2:47 PM
This is a war for oil started by a corrupt billionaire.
Trump is a starting an illegal war to distract from evidence in the Epstein Files that he was sexually abusing children.
Democrats and opposition figures should be as plain as possible in calling it out.
Trump is a starting an illegal war to distract from evidence in the Epstein Files that he was sexually abusing children.
Democrats and opposition figures should be as plain as possible in calling it out.
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The aging pedophile who wants to be a king has kidnapped the leader of a sovereign nation without congressional approval.
If the United States had an opposition party, they would treat this as an illegitimate act and start impeachment proceedings immediately.
If the United States had an opposition party, they would treat this as an illegitimate act and start impeachment proceedings immediately.
January 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The aging pedophile who wants to be a king has kidnapped the leader of a sovereign nation without congressional approval.
If the United States had an opposition party, they would treat this as an illegitimate act and start impeachment proceedings immediately.
If the United States had an opposition party, they would treat this as an illegitimate act and start impeachment proceedings immediately.
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the ultimate democratic party response: i LOVE the crazy illegal thing you just did, but could you perhaps come to my office to sign form 317b for it?
My statement on the capture of the brutal, illegitimate ruler of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and need for a transition to democracy:
January 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
the ultimate democratic party response: i LOVE the crazy illegal thing you just did, but could you perhaps come to my office to sign form 317b for it?
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Anything from Chuck and Hakeem yet?
Whatever happens now, we absolutely cannot allow Trump's refusal to seek Congressional authorization for what appears to be a large scale military attack on another country vanish from the media discussion, which already appears to be happening.
January 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Anything from Chuck and Hakeem yet?
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kind of wild that in the span of like 20 years we've circled all the way back around to "get a film camera and never post any photos of yourself or anyone else really online ever" being the most reasonable position
January 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM
kind of wild that in the span of like 20 years we've circled all the way back around to "get a film camera and never post any photos of yourself or anyone else really online ever" being the most reasonable position
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The whole "Grok admits" "Grok apologizes" thing reminds me of the famous IBM presentation quote that evidently everyone has forgotten. And I do think representing your brand on social media counts as a "management decision".
January 2, 2026 at 11:54 PM
The whole "Grok admits" "Grok apologizes" thing reminds me of the famous IBM presentation quote that evidently everyone has forgotten. And I do think representing your brand on social media counts as a "management decision".
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Also, when reporters start talking about the chatbots this way, it is imperative to remind them they are basically asking a toaster for comment. They should be a lot more embarrassed about this than they currently are.
“Grok told CNN…” no it didn’t. You typed stuff into an unreliable calculator.
“Grok told CNN…” no it didn’t. You typed stuff into an unreliable calculator.
January 3, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Also, when reporters start talking about the chatbots this way, it is imperative to remind them they are basically asking a toaster for comment. They should be a lot more embarrassed about this than they currently are.
“Grok told CNN…” no it didn’t. You typed stuff into an unreliable calculator.
“Grok told CNN…” no it didn’t. You typed stuff into an unreliable calculator.
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watching a lot of people both nationally and locally who have spent many many years building up name recognition and trust light their reputations and legacies on fire recently has been wild. it’s already real embarrassing for them and going to get worse
The way the press is treating chatbots, like they have agency and they “know” things all of a sudden, crossed the line recently from dumb and obsequious to something else entirely. Treating them as alive and making conscious decisions is an almost religious belief. It won’t age well.
January 3, 2026 at 2:59 AM
watching a lot of people both nationally and locally who have spent many many years building up name recognition and trust light their reputations and legacies on fire recently has been wild. it’s already real embarrassing for them and going to get worse
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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It’s also time to start wondering if some of these reporters are a little cooked by the bots themselves. Reporters aren’t inured to chatbot psychosis. In fact, some of them may have drank too much of the kool aid from sources selling them stuff. We’re in a new world of stupid. Adjust your credulity.
January 3, 2026 at 2:55 AM
It’s also time to start wondering if some of these reporters are a little cooked by the bots themselves. Reporters aren’t inured to chatbot psychosis. In fact, some of them may have drank too much of the kool aid from sources selling them stuff. We’re in a new world of stupid. Adjust your credulity.
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The funny thing about posting this on Bluesky is that this site is literally full of people who have both worked with and been targeted by the CIA, and they literally all agree the CIA could not spark an uprising in Iran if their lives depended on it.
So, the CIA is doing its thing...
January 3, 2026 at 1:53 AM
The funny thing about posting this on Bluesky is that this site is literally full of people who have both worked with and been targeted by the CIA, and they literally all agree the CIA could not spark an uprising in Iran if their lives depended on it.
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It's a neat trick to say "get beyond the argument" when implicitly you mean "by accepting my position"
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says people should move beyond calling AI 'slop'
"We need to get beyond the arguments of slop vs sophistication and develop a new equilibrium ... that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier tools as we relate to each other"
"We need to get beyond the arguments of slop vs sophistication and develop a new equilibrium ... that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier tools as we relate to each other"
January 3, 2026 at 1:41 AM
It's a neat trick to say "get beyond the argument" when implicitly you mean "by accepting my position"
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“According to network sources, some of the locations Weiss has requested include restaurants that appeal to tourists and upscale private schools.”
NEW from me:
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Private jets and ‘Bari pitches’: Inside Weiss’ chaotic CBS Evening News reboot
EXCLUSIVE: The new CBS News editor-in-chief has chartered private flights for her armed security detail, made last-minute logistical changes and fired off ‘Bari Pitches.’ Weiss is once again accused o...
www.independent.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 2:07 AM
“According to network sources, some of the locations Weiss has requested include restaurants that appeal to tourists and upscale private schools.”
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Hey @cbsnews.com
I don’t give a flying f*** what you “love”
You’re supposed to be a news organization.
I don’t give a flying f*** what you “love”
You’re supposed to be a news organization.
Incredible. CBS Evening News announces five new “simple values” — instead of their “38-page handbook” — as they roll out Tony Dokoupil is lead anchor.
One of those values is simply: “We love America and make no apologies for saying so.”
One of those values is simply: “We love America and make no apologies for saying so.”
January 2, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Hey @cbsnews.com
I don’t give a flying f*** what you “love”
You’re supposed to be a news organization.
I don’t give a flying f*** what you “love”
You’re supposed to be a news organization.
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"Cognitive amplifier tools" son it's a Teddy Ruxpin that makes teenagers commit suicide.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says people should move beyond calling AI 'slop'
"We need to get beyond the arguments of slop vs sophistication and develop a new equilibrium ... that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier tools as we relate to each other"
"We need to get beyond the arguments of slop vs sophistication and develop a new equilibrium ... that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier tools as we relate to each other"
January 3, 2026 at 1:45 AM
"Cognitive amplifier tools" son it's a Teddy Ruxpin that makes teenagers commit suicide.
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They just laid off 100 staffers from CBS News. This is so gross and everyone involved should feel bad.
NEW from me:
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Private jets and ‘Bari pitches’: Inside Weiss’ chaotic CBS Evening News reboot
EXCLUSIVE: The new CBS News editor-in-chief has chartered private flights for her armed security detail, made last-minute logistical changes and fired off ‘Bari Pitches.’ Weiss is once again accused o...
www.independent.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 1:12 AM
They just laid off 100 staffers from CBS News. This is so gross and everyone involved should feel bad.
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every president hires impressionable 20-somethings and every staffer wants to make their boss and themselves look good, but the only president who I think cultivated anywhere *near* Nixon’s level of personal infatuation was Biden
January 3, 2026 at 1:09 AM
every president hires impressionable 20-somethings and every staffer wants to make their boss and themselves look good, but the only president who I think cultivated anywhere *near* Nixon’s level of personal infatuation was Biden
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this more than anything is probably why the Nixon Rehabilitation Movement got as far as it did because people working for Reagan, H.W., Dubya, and Trump genuinely did have positive memories of Nixon and did view him as a mentor and had a personal stake in seeing him treated with a modicum of respect
January 3, 2026 at 1:06 AM
this more than anything is probably why the Nixon Rehabilitation Movement got as far as it did because people working for Reagan, H.W., Dubya, and Trump genuinely did have positive memories of Nixon and did view him as a mentor and had a personal stake in seeing him treated with a modicum of respect
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The conservative mind has been ruled for a generation by the fantasy of a brilliant, principled liberal who is led by the spirit of honest inquiry to a humble, weeping conversion to conservatism. And since that has never happened in reality, they have to pay each other to perform it for them.
I truly cannot wait for these incredibly stupid people to find out what happens when you try to wave the flag harder than Fox News
January 3, 2026 at 12:41 AM
The conservative mind has been ruled for a generation by the fantasy of a brilliant, principled liberal who is led by the spirit of honest inquiry to a humble, weeping conversion to conservatism. And since that has never happened in reality, they have to pay each other to perform it for them.
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Media is starting to report the Grok child porn story but way too many are centering the bot's "apologies" and "admissions" without explaining that these are being generated in response to user requests and are not in anyway authentic or meaningful.
January 2, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Media is starting to report the Grok child porn story but way too many are centering the bot's "apologies" and "admissions" without explaining that these are being generated in response to user requests and are not in anyway authentic or meaningful.
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This psycho-social immaturity at play /
“We won’t apologize” as a thought-terminating cliche
Underdeveloped political cortex that reads any critique of America, power and whiteness as minorities trying to make people *feel* bad: guilt, shame, and the discomfort around difference.
“We won’t apologize” as a thought-terminating cliche
Underdeveloped political cortex that reads any critique of America, power and whiteness as minorities trying to make people *feel* bad: guilt, shame, and the discomfort around difference.
What Weiss and Adam O'Neal at the Post are really signaling is that nothing like the 1619 Project will be produced under their leadership. 1619 was not unpatriotic, but called for America to live up to its ideals, not its history and practices.
I also love America and believe in its stated values.
And I understand that this pronouncement lands very differently when it comes from an organization that has intentionally been overhauled in order to curry favor with a jingoistic proto-fascist who says his opponents hate the country.
And I understand that this pronouncement lands very differently when it comes from an organization that has intentionally been overhauled in order to curry favor with a jingoistic proto-fascist who says his opponents hate the country.
January 2, 2026 at 10:09 PM
This psycho-social immaturity at play /
“We won’t apologize” as a thought-terminating cliche
Underdeveloped political cortex that reads any critique of America, power and whiteness as minorities trying to make people *feel* bad: guilt, shame, and the discomfort around difference.
“We won’t apologize” as a thought-terminating cliche
Underdeveloped political cortex that reads any critique of America, power and whiteness as minorities trying to make people *feel* bad: guilt, shame, and the discomfort around difference.
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this puts a bunch of us in the awkward position of agreeing with yann's overall point but disagreeing with his entire argument
Ex-Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun has Lunch with the FT and in one of those instances so rare that you know he didn't sign an NDA, says exactly why as.ft.com/r/e503690d-8...
January 2, 2026 at 7:39 PM
this puts a bunch of us in the awkward position of agreeing with yann's overall point but disagreeing with his entire argument
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the industry has gone LLM insane and probably things that are not text do matter, and "finding ways to stomp those things down so that they're text" is probably not a panacea
he thinks LLMs are a dead end for mostly other reasons which don't make any sense
he thinks LLMs are a dead end for mostly other reasons which don't make any sense
January 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM
the industry has gone LLM insane and probably things that are not text do matter, and "finding ways to stomp those things down so that they're text" is probably not a panacea
he thinks LLMs are a dead end for mostly other reasons which don't make any sense
he thinks LLMs are a dead end for mostly other reasons which don't make any sense