Jeff Shurts
@jgshurts.bsky.social
Software engineer, amateur musician, home coffee roaster and barista, proud purveyor of Dad jokes. Twice blue (Dems, Cubs).
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One of these days we're gonna have to reckon with the fact that "money that I spend which does not directly benefit me is a waste" is a popular sentiment.
I think we should state plainly that this is selfish on its face.
And stupid when you have awareness which extends beyond your nose.
I think we should state plainly that this is selfish on its face.
And stupid when you have awareness which extends beyond your nose.
February 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
One of these days we're gonna have to reckon with the fact that "money that I spend which does not directly benefit me is a waste" is a popular sentiment.
I think we should state plainly that this is selfish on its face.
And stupid when you have awareness which extends beyond your nose.
I think we should state plainly that this is selfish on its face.
And stupid when you have awareness which extends beyond your nose.
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A fake billionaire is letting a fake genius destroy America because a bunch of fake patriots are too stupid, too entitled and too hateful to understand the difference between what is fake news and what is fact.
February 8, 2025 at 4:41 AM
A fake billionaire is letting a fake genius destroy America because a bunch of fake patriots are too stupid, too entitled and too hateful to understand the difference between what is fake news and what is fact.
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15 years of Citizens United have shown us that money corrupts politics. We are going to have to take back our democracy from the forces of greed! #StopTheOligarchy
January 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
15 years of Citizens United have shown us that money corrupts politics. We are going to have to take back our democracy from the forces of greed! #StopTheOligarchy
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It was just as cold for Obama's inauguration in 2009, fyi.
January 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
It was just as cold for Obama's inauguration in 2009, fyi.
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Every informed, intelligent person in America will be in mourning on January 20th. Hit the ❤️, pass this on and follow our account if you will be as well.
January 17, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Every informed, intelligent person in America will be in mourning on January 20th. Hit the ❤️, pass this on and follow our account if you will be as well.
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There are 3000 counties in US and ~500 of them are blue. They house half the population and generate 72% of American wealth. They are the hubs for innovation and economic activity. If you want to live in a backwater, that’s fine, but drop the piety.
January 12, 2025 at 5:35 AM
There are 3000 counties in US and ~500 of them are blue. They house half the population and generate 72% of American wealth. They are the hubs for innovation and economic activity. If you want to live in a backwater, that’s fine, but drop the piety.
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I’m ready for the fight.
I’m not leaving your side.
We won’t just get through it. We’re going to thrive.
Bring on 2025. 🔥
I’m not leaving your side.
We won’t just get through it. We’re going to thrive.
Bring on 2025. 🔥
December 31, 2024 at 11:29 PM
I’m ready for the fight.
I’m not leaving your side.
We won’t just get through it. We’re going to thrive.
Bring on 2025. 🔥
I’m not leaving your side.
We won’t just get through it. We’re going to thrive.
Bring on 2025. 🔥
If you need a reminder of the capacity of humankind to be a source of beauty, wonder and shared transcendence as we say goodbye to 2024, try this on for size.
Happy new year, everyone.
youtu.be/TwC0Db7oerM?...
Happy new year, everyone.
youtu.be/TwC0Db7oerM?...
Jacob Collier & Chris Martin - Fix You (Live from the O2 Arena)
YouTube video by Jacob Collier
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December 31, 2024 at 11:11 PM
If you need a reminder of the capacity of humankind to be a source of beauty, wonder and shared transcendence as we say goodbye to 2024, try this on for size.
Happy new year, everyone.
youtu.be/TwC0Db7oerM?...
Happy new year, everyone.
youtu.be/TwC0Db7oerM?...
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$16 billion was spent in the last election.
Enough to eradicate world hunger. Twice over.
Our elections now feel like auctions. A contest to corral the most billionaires.
Citizens United put us on the fast track to an oligarchy.
For us to find our way back, it has to be undone.
Enough to eradicate world hunger. Twice over.
Our elections now feel like auctions. A contest to corral the most billionaires.
Citizens United put us on the fast track to an oligarchy.
For us to find our way back, it has to be undone.
December 30, 2024 at 6:34 PM
$16 billion was spent in the last election.
Enough to eradicate world hunger. Twice over.
Our elections now feel like auctions. A contest to corral the most billionaires.
Citizens United put us on the fast track to an oligarchy.
For us to find our way back, it has to be undone.
Enough to eradicate world hunger. Twice over.
Our elections now feel like auctions. A contest to corral the most billionaires.
Citizens United put us on the fast track to an oligarchy.
For us to find our way back, it has to be undone.
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There's nothing like trying to shut down the government for the holidays.
Cartoon from artist Lalo Alcaraz
Cartoon from artist Lalo Alcaraz
December 19, 2024 at 5:01 PM
There's nothing like trying to shut down the government for the holidays.
Cartoon from artist Lalo Alcaraz
Cartoon from artist Lalo Alcaraz
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I understand hating opinion columns, I say this as an opinion columnist, but reporting is good and if American democracy is going to survive we desperately need reporting to expose corruption.
December 8, 2024 at 10:31 PM
I understand hating opinion columns, I say this as an opinion columnist, but reporting is good and if American democracy is going to survive we desperately need reporting to expose corruption.
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Assad is now in Moscow, so Tulsi can visit all her friends in one place.
December 8, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Assad is now in Moscow, so Tulsi can visit all her friends in one place.
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Call me crazy, but I think Justin Sun, a Chinese national being prosecuted for fraud by the SEC, sending Trump $18 million should be a bigger story
The direct enrichment of Trump by a foreign national weeks before he takes office has merited no coverage in the NYT or Washington Post
The direct enrichment of Trump by a foreign national weeks before he takes office has merited no coverage in the NYT or Washington Post
A Chinese national, charged with fraud by the SEC, just sent Donald Trump $18 million
Chinese Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun paid $6.2 million for a banana — sold by Sotheby's as conceptual art — and then ate it last Friday.
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December 3, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Call me crazy, but I think Justin Sun, a Chinese national being prosecuted for fraud by the SEC, sending Trump $18 million should be a bigger story
The direct enrichment of Trump by a foreign national weeks before he takes office has merited no coverage in the NYT or Washington Post
The direct enrichment of Trump by a foreign national weeks before he takes office has merited no coverage in the NYT or Washington Post
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December 1, 2024 at 11:23 PM
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Religion does NOT belong in our schools!
Agreed? ✋
Agreed? ✋
December 1, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Religion does NOT belong in our schools!
Agreed? ✋
Agreed? ✋
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When fascism arrives in America it won’t know how to spell it.
December 1, 2024 at 2:45 PM
When fascism arrives in America it won’t know how to spell it.
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Today, as you gather with loved ones, remember that with a belief in democracy and trust in each other, there's nothing our nation cannot overcome. Happy Thanksgiving from us at Lincoln Project.
November 28, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Today, as you gather with loved ones, remember that with a belief in democracy and trust in each other, there's nothing our nation cannot overcome. Happy Thanksgiving from us at Lincoln Project.
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I’m thankful for the top ten scientific developments that improve health:
Vaccines
Antibiotics & antimicrobials
Clean water, sanitation, & hygiene
Food safety & fortification innovations
Modern agriculture methods
Public health education campaigns
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Vaccines
Antibiotics & antimicrobials
Clean water, sanitation, & hygiene
Food safety & fortification innovations
Modern agriculture methods
Public health education campaigns
1/
November 28, 2024 at 1:46 PM
I’m thankful for the top ten scientific developments that improve health:
Vaccines
Antibiotics & antimicrobials
Clean water, sanitation, & hygiene
Food safety & fortification innovations
Modern agriculture methods
Public health education campaigns
1/
Vaccines
Antibiotics & antimicrobials
Clean water, sanitation, & hygiene
Food safety & fortification innovations
Modern agriculture methods
Public health education campaigns
1/
A chasm.
November 28, 2024 at 4:50 PM
A chasm.
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We must all refuse to bow down to this wannabe dictator. We must never succumb to fear, or hatred. Not today. Not tomorrow. Never.
My Thanksgiving message:
My Thanksgiving message:
Thankful For You
Onward.
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November 28, 2024 at 2:47 PM
We must all refuse to bow down to this wannabe dictator. We must never succumb to fear, or hatred. Not today. Not tomorrow. Never.
My Thanksgiving message:
My Thanksgiving message:
Downhill, not sideways.
The Trump ordeal has made one thing clear.
Too many of our checks and balances rely on norms, traditions and the honor code.
It works when those elected into power are people of honor and integrity who respect our norms and traditions.
Elect a lifelong criminal and it all goes sideways.
Too many of our checks and balances rely on norms, traditions and the honor code.
It works when those elected into power are people of honor and integrity who respect our norms and traditions.
Elect a lifelong criminal and it all goes sideways.
November 28, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Downhill, not sideways.