@jcarmichael.bsky.social
Observations and comments, mostly political.
Always considered myself centrist: social liberal and fiscal conservative. But it seems the country shifts to the right and I don't.
Always considered myself centrist: social liberal and fiscal conservative. But it seems the country shifts to the right and I don't.
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And now your moment of zen…
January 23, 2026 at 2:36 AM
And now your moment of zen…
Sounds more like 'line managers' than middle management
7 Leadership Skills Effective Managers Use Under Pressure
7 Leadership Skills Effective Managers Use Under Pressure
Middle managers face relentless pressure. These leadership skills help them perform under stress, protect team performance and minimize disruption.
www.forbes.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Sounds more like 'line managers' than middle management
I'm obviously not as smart as Mr Smith, but I finally would have asked if I were there to answer questions, or just as a photo op while others ask and answer their own questions.
Seems as if the questioners are taking advantage of their time by orating rather than asking pertinent questions.
January 23, 2026 at 4:29 AM
I'm obviously not as smart as Mr Smith, but I finally would have asked if I were there to answer questions, or just as a photo op while others ask and answer their own questions.
As if our military budget weren't bad enough, but Republicans claim to want small government, supposedly less invasive and less expensive.
January 23, 2026 at 4:24 AM
As if our military budget weren't bad enough, but Republicans claim to want small government, supposedly less invasive and less expensive.
I've taken a LOT of aspirin over the years. (Not any more. )
But 'never have I ever' bruised.
But 'never have I ever' bruised.
Trump attributes new bruise on hand to aspirin consumption reut.rs/3LFq7gF
Trump attributes new bruise on hand to aspirin consumption
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed a noticeable bruise on his left hand to his high intake of aspirin.
reut.rs
January 23, 2026 at 4:20 AM
I've taken a LOT of aspirin over the years. (Not any more. )
But 'never have I ever' bruised.
But 'never have I ever' bruised.
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The House Ethics Committee found that Matt Gaetz did all of the horrible things previously claimed—sex trafficking minors, prostitution (including of minors), drugs, drunk driving, obstruction, the works. The Florida Bulldog has secured and published the House report this evening.
January 22, 2026 at 3:45 AM
The House Ethics Committee found that Matt Gaetz did all of the horrible things previously claimed—sex trafficking minors, prostitution (including of minors), drugs, drunk driving, obstruction, the works. The Florida Bulldog has secured and published the House report this evening.
I have a Windows computer.
I also have a Raspberry Pi.
Here's another push to try FOSS.
I also have a Raspberry Pi.
Here's another push to try FOSS.
Microsoft Starts Sharing Your Location With Your Employer
Microsoft Starts Sharing Your Location With Your Employer
Controversial update is just weeks away — and you can't opt out. Here's what to know.
www.forbes.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:16 AM
I have a Windows computer.
I also have a Raspberry Pi.
Here's another push to try FOSS.
I also have a Raspberry Pi.
Here's another push to try FOSS.
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Piercing crocodile close-up wins ecology photo competition
Piercing crocodile close-up wins ecology photo competition
www.newscientist.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Piercing crocodile close-up wins ecology photo competition
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Trading Day: Viva the 'TACO' trade reut.rs/3Ls5JzC
Trading Day: Viva the 'TACO' trade
World stocks leaped on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed a framework of a deal on Greenland and withdrew his threat to slap new tariffs on several European nations, while investors also cheered upbeat U.S. economic data.
reut.rs
January 23, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Trading Day: Viva the 'TACO' trade reut.rs/3Ls5JzC
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Smith: "I was aware of targeting of witnesses. It was my responsibility to protect those witnesses"
"we had proof beyond a reasonable doubt and I felt confident bringing the case to trial"
"We followed Department policy in closing the case", explaining he couldn't try an elected President.
"we had proof beyond a reasonable doubt and I felt confident bringing the case to trial"
"We followed Department policy in closing the case", explaining he couldn't try an elected President.
January 22, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Smith: "I was aware of targeting of witnesses. It was my responsibility to protect those witnesses"
"we had proof beyond a reasonable doubt and I felt confident bringing the case to trial"
"We followed Department policy in closing the case", explaining he couldn't try an elected President.
"we had proof beyond a reasonable doubt and I felt confident bringing the case to trial"
"We followed Department policy in closing the case", explaining he couldn't try an elected President.
Maybe because they're ONLY turtles, but is it safe to X-ray someone who's pregnant?
January 23, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Maybe because they're ONLY turtles, but is it safe to X-ray someone who's pregnant?
How to say, "we don't troubleshoot our product."
Try GNU/Linux. Debian types like Ubuntu have a good reputation. I'm fond of Red Hat types because it's from my home state.
Or try one of the BSDs. Apple did, and now they sell what they got for free.
Try GNU/Linux. Debian types like Ubuntu have a good reputation. I'm fond of Red Hat types because it's from my home state.
Or try one of the BSDs. Apple did, and now they sell what they got for free.
Microsoft Warns Millions Of PC Owners—Remove Windows Update
Microsoft Warns Millions Of PC Owners—Remove Windows Update
Microsoft's new Windows update is a "nightmare" creating "havoc." Here's what you do.
www.forbes.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:05 AM
How to say, "we don't troubleshoot our product."
Try GNU/Linux. Debian types like Ubuntu have a good reputation. I'm fond of Red Hat types because it's from my home state.
Or try one of the BSDs. Apple did, and now they sell what they got for free.
Try GNU/Linux. Debian types like Ubuntu have a good reputation. I'm fond of Red Hat types because it's from my home state.
Or try one of the BSDs. Apple did, and now they sell what they got for free.
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Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m going to ask you a bunch of nonsensical questions, but you are not allowed to answer any of them because I’m going to keep answering them myself with lies.
Not so sincerely,
Crazy lady Representative
I’m going to ask you a bunch of nonsensical questions, but you are not allowed to answer any of them because I’m going to keep answering them myself with lies.
Not so sincerely,
Crazy lady Representative
January 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m going to ask you a bunch of nonsensical questions, but you are not allowed to answer any of them because I’m going to keep answering them myself with lies.
Not so sincerely,
Crazy lady Representative
I’m going to ask you a bunch of nonsensical questions, but you are not allowed to answer any of them because I’m going to keep answering them myself with lies.
Not so sincerely,
Crazy lady Representative
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Wave a magnet over iron shavings and they will move. Is the pattern they form permanent for all time? No.
Saving items on computers is closer to moving iron shavings than putting pen to paper. You're trusting magnetic forces. Whether wedding photos or DNA, you need a plan to keep the data around.
Saving items on computers is closer to moving iron shavings than putting pen to paper. You're trusting magnetic forces. Whether wedding photos or DNA, you need a plan to keep the data around.
When two years of academic work vanished with a single click
After turning off ChatGPT’s ‘data consent’ option, Marcel Bucher lost the work behind grant applications, teaching materials and publication drafts. Here’s what happened next.
www.nature.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Wave a magnet over iron shavings and they will move. Is the pattern they form permanent for all time? No.
Saving items on computers is closer to moving iron shavings than putting pen to paper. You're trusting magnetic forces. Whether wedding photos or DNA, you need a plan to keep the data around.
Saving items on computers is closer to moving iron shavings than putting pen to paper. You're trusting magnetic forces. Whether wedding photos or DNA, you need a plan to keep the data around.
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Gavin Newsom: “I mean, heck, Donald Trump tried to steal the election — the last election, tried to light democracy on fire, and then pardoned everyone that participated in that — is anyone paying attention to what the hell is going on in the United States of America?”
January 22, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Gavin Newsom: “I mean, heck, Donald Trump tried to steal the election — the last election, tried to light democracy on fire, and then pardoned everyone that participated in that — is anyone paying attention to what the hell is going on in the United States of America?”
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Federal authorities have claimed that the 55-year-old’s death was the result of a suicide, but a witness has alleged he saw guards pinning and choking the man.
Death Of Cuban Migrant In ICE Detention Facility Ruled A Homicide In Autopsy Report
Federal authorities have claimed that the 55-year-old’s death was the result of a suicide, but a witness has alleged he saw guards pinning and choking the man.
www.forbes.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Federal authorities have claimed that the 55-year-old’s death was the result of a suicide, but a witness has alleged he saw guards pinning and choking the man.
He sues people for telling the truth. He should be sued for telling lies, until it hurts him severely.
January 22, 2026 at 10:54 PM
He sues people for telling the truth. He should be sued for telling lies, until it hurts him severely.
Be best
January 22, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Be best
Republicans keep their heads in the sand concerning climate change.
A sign detailing the climate change risks facing Fort Sumter, the historical Civil War site on an island in South Carolina, has been removed following an executive order from President Trump. The directive to review plaques, films and other materials affects more than 400 other sites around the U.S.
National Park Service Removes Sign on Climate Change From Fort Sumter
The historic site, on an island in South Carolina, could be inundated by rising seas in decades to come. A display on the threat has been removed.
nyti.ms
January 22, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Republicans keep their heads in the sand concerning climate change.
David Easterwood
David Easterwood is his name.
And being a Scientologist, Greta Van Susteren knows a thing or two about people in churches being involved in shady things, like disappearing people. #ShellyMiscavige
And being a Scientologist, Greta Van Susteren knows a thing or two about people in churches being involved in shady things, like disappearing people. #ShellyMiscavige
VAN SUSTEREN: The church -- that's a particularly troubling issue because you got a pastor, I purposely didn't name it, he's reportedly associated with ICE
NOEM: Thank you for not naming him. People don't realize that when you keep naming someone over and over, you increase the threats against them
NOEM: Thank you for not naming him. People don't realize that when you keep naming someone over and over, you increase the threats against them
January 21, 2026 at 1:23 PM
David Easterwood
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Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
January 20, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
Honestly, I hope they ho under.
Tesla Is Struggling — The Global EV Market Isn't finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-s...
Tesla Is Struggling — The Global EV Market Isn't
Tesla's (NASDAQ:TSLA) relentless sales slump has captured headlines in recent weeks, but that doesn't reflect the reality of the global EV market. Electric vehicle sales fell 4% in North America in 20...
finance.yahoo.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Honestly, I hope they ho under.
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I mean they’re saying stricter vetting but to go on this show you’re probably a bad person so I think it is hard to
I mean they’re saying stricter vetting but to go on this show you’re probably a bad person so I think it is hard to
BBC demands tighter vetting after Apprentice candidate's offensive social media posts
A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 8:16 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I mean they’re saying stricter vetting but to go on this show you’re probably a bad person so I think it is hard to
I mean they’re saying stricter vetting but to go on this show you’re probably a bad person so I think it is hard to
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The Frozen Fascists were... *takes off sunglasses* ...given the cold shoulder
January 19, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The Frozen Fascists were... *takes off sunglasses* ...given the cold shoulder