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Haiku is So Unlike You
It's Me to a T
Haiku is So Unlike You
It's Me to a T
I am hosting No Trillionaires Day, Burbank, Nov. 15 - actionnetwork.org/events/no-tr...
No Trillionaires Day, Burbank, Nov. 15
Elon Musk is destroying democracy around the world, and he's using the fortune he built at Tesla to do it. Tesla shareholders just approved a trillion dollar package for Elon. But whether he gets it ...
actionnetwork.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I am hosting No Trillionaires Day, Burbank, Nov. 15 - actionnetwork.org/events/no-tr...
Ever wonder how to tile a plane using fully interlocking nonagons?
November 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Ever wonder how to tile a plane using fully interlocking nonagons?
OLD ORANGE? Republicans are starting to act like DJT is Old Yeller after fighting the rabid animal. The smarter ones are locking him up before he starts foaming at the mouth.
November 7, 2025 at 4:56 AM
OLD ORANGE? Republicans are starting to act like DJT is Old Yeller after fighting the rabid animal. The smarter ones are locking him up before he starts foaming at the mouth.
Our Ukrainian feast (set by refugees starting a smoked meat and catering business, uasmokehouse.com/shop) -
October 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Our Ukrainian feast (set by refugees starting a smoked meat and catering business, uasmokehouse.com/shop) -
Today, on NPR, I heard the term for what Republicans did in TX - a DummyMander - Cutting the margins so small the scheme backfires.
I reiterate my guess that Democrats will gain seats in TX.
The Texans I know are stubborn and loyal. They readily say, 'Don't mess with Texas'. They are not stupid.
I reiterate my guess that Democrats will gain seats in TX.
The Texans I know are stubborn and loyal. They readily say, 'Don't mess with Texas'. They are not stupid.
October 29, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Today, on NPR, I heard the term for what Republicans did in TX - a DummyMander - Cutting the margins so small the scheme backfires.
I reiterate my guess that Democrats will gain seats in TX.
The Texans I know are stubborn and loyal. They readily say, 'Don't mess with Texas'. They are not stupid.
I reiterate my guess that Democrats will gain seats in TX.
The Texans I know are stubborn and loyal. They readily say, 'Don't mess with Texas'. They are not stupid.
Too bad AI models still struggle with physics and continuity. They lack physical model databases for their semantic and visual data.
People are the same. Artists and writers get on with it and leave model builders and engineers to count fingers, make the mechanism work, and not maim or kill.
People are the same. Artists and writers get on with it and leave model builders and engineers to count fingers, make the mechanism work, and not maim or kill.
October 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Too bad AI models still struggle with physics and continuity. They lack physical model databases for their semantic and visual data.
People are the same. Artists and writers get on with it and leave model builders and engineers to count fingers, make the mechanism work, and not maim or kill.
People are the same. Artists and writers get on with it and leave model builders and engineers to count fingers, make the mechanism work, and not maim or kill.
I wish more free world leaders would grow a pair like Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, et. al. Most EU leaders just do performative fecklessness. Meanwhile American leaders act as russia's 'useful idiots' - wearing russian ties, and phoning home to putin before, during, and after critical meetings.
October 24, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I wish more free world leaders would grow a pair like Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, et. al. Most EU leaders just do performative fecklessness. Meanwhile American leaders act as russia's 'useful idiots' - wearing russian ties, and phoning home to putin before, during, and after critical meetings.
I donated to United24, @u24.gov.ua, this month. That is the Ukrainian official charity to support their war efforts. That seemed really efficient until I got my bank statement. US Bank charged me a 3% international banking fee! Bleh!
October 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I donated to United24, @u24.gov.ua, this month. That is the Ukrainian official charity to support their war efforts. That seemed really efficient until I got my bank statement. US Bank charged me a 3% international banking fee! Bleh!
If I lived in a sane country I'd post stuff like this, instead. (This vinegaroon is a pet.)
October 19, 2025 at 7:06 AM
If I lived in a sane country I'd post stuff like this, instead. (This vinegaroon is a pet.)
I wish the journalist bringing to light today's vile Republican text thread had used a quick subterfuge. Mask all the names and faces change the thread name to 'Antifa Dems' and forward it to FOX news. Let their cynical mouth pieces light up about it, then release unmasked content to real reporters.
October 17, 2025 at 5:16 AM
I wish the journalist bringing to light today's vile Republican text thread had used a quick subterfuge. Mask all the names and faces change the thread name to 'Antifa Dems' and forward it to FOX news. Let their cynical mouth pieces light up about it, then release unmasked content to real reporters.
Ukraine - welcome to 100% 1st-World status.
Meanwhile, the United states has declined into 2nd-World status - still rich, but corrupt and non-functioning government, streets full of government thugs, declining employment, shitty healthcare, and growing inflation. 3rd-World status, here we come!
Meanwhile, the United states has declined into 2nd-World status - still rich, but corrupt and non-functioning government, streets full of government thugs, declining employment, shitty healthcare, and growing inflation. 3rd-World status, here we come!
October 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Ukraine - welcome to 100% 1st-World status.
Meanwhile, the United states has declined into 2nd-World status - still rich, but corrupt and non-functioning government, streets full of government thugs, declining employment, shitty healthcare, and growing inflation. 3rd-World status, here we come!
Meanwhile, the United states has declined into 2nd-World status - still rich, but corrupt and non-functioning government, streets full of government thugs, declining employment, shitty healthcare, and growing inflation. 3rd-World status, here we come!
I would love to see creative versions of this 'switch' costume standing before every world leader that claims to support American democracy. (Updated)
October 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I would love to see creative versions of this 'switch' costume standing before every world leader that claims to support American democracy. (Updated)
My DM to a Ukrainian patriot - I am ashamed that America doesn't more to end this war. We and China profit, provisioning microchips and magnets. Inspired by your national spirit, I do/donate what I can. I look forward to cruising the Dnipro to learn Ukrainian history and culture. @u24.gov.ua
October 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
My DM to a Ukrainian patriot - I am ashamed that America doesn't more to end this war. We and China profit, provisioning microchips and magnets. Inspired by your national spirit, I do/donate what I can. I look forward to cruising the Dnipro to learn Ukrainian history and culture. @u24.gov.ua
Sykosan, a talented professional artist and animator that I really like, plans to teach a class on how to draw cute anime girls. Sign on here -
www.deviantart.com/sykosan/art/...
www.deviantart.com/sykosan/art/...
REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN by sykosan on DeviantArt
www.deviantart.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Sykosan, a talented professional artist and animator that I really like, plans to teach a class on how to draw cute anime girls. Sign on here -
www.deviantart.com/sykosan/art/...
www.deviantart.com/sykosan/art/...
My feed today is just chock full of terrific art. :-) (Or, is it the decongestant I took this norning?) Nah. Thanks to all the artists I follow.
October 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
My feed today is just chock full of terrific art. :-) (Or, is it the decongestant I took this norning?) Nah. Thanks to all the artists I follow.
I am getting back to building my one pound titanium combat robot now that it is cooler in the garage. The steel prototype is shown in progress. Any questions?
October 5, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I am getting back to building my one pound titanium combat robot now that it is cooler in the garage. The steel prototype is shown in progress. Any questions?
Today I helped my daughter by folding, inserting and applying stamps to 100 or so letters in support of CA prop. 50 - fighting TX Gerrymandering with a temporary CA Gerrymander.
Reminder - TX is giving Republicans a 10% edge, while off-schedule elections are swinging 18-20% anti-Republican.
Reminder - TX is giving Republicans a 10% edge, while off-schedule elections are swinging 18-20% anti-Republican.
October 5, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Today I helped my daughter by folding, inserting and applying stamps to 100 or so letters in support of CA prop. 50 - fighting TX Gerrymandering with a temporary CA Gerrymander.
Reminder - TX is giving Republicans a 10% edge, while off-schedule elections are swinging 18-20% anti-Republican.
Reminder - TX is giving Republicans a 10% edge, while off-schedule elections are swinging 18-20% anti-Republican.
Substack is icky compared to BlueSky. I went there to subscribe to 3 podcasters that say it's better for content preservation and monetization. I am still trimming email flags for junk I don't want. I can't tell how to stop the flood of posts from people I don't want to hear from. Yuck.
October 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Substack is icky compared to BlueSky. I went there to subscribe to 3 podcasters that say it's better for content preservation and monetization. I am still trimming email flags for junk I don't want. I can't tell how to stop the flood of posts from people I don't want to hear from. Yuck.
"If there is a shutdown, I think it would be a tremendously negative mark on the president of the United States. He’s the one that has to get people together!" - Donald J. Trump
October 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"If there is a shutdown, I think it would be a tremendously negative mark on the president of the United States. He’s the one that has to get people together!" - Donald J. Trump
I'm getting mixed reviews for "One Battle After Another". People I follow online are mostly positive. Someone I know and respect IRL said it was crass and leaves the villains unscathed. What do you think? Is it worth my time?
October 1, 2025 at 4:53 AM
I'm getting mixed reviews for "One Battle After Another". People I follow online are mostly positive. Someone I know and respect IRL said it was crass and leaves the villains unscathed. What do you think? Is it worth my time?
This website animates PM 2.5 pollution and a typical wind pattern in the Los Angeles basin -
climatetrace.org/air-pollutio...
climatetrace.org/air-pollutio...
PM2.5 in Los Angeles Urban Area
Air pollution from burning fossil fuels kills 8.7 million people each year. We homed in on over 9,500 point-sources located in urban areas that expose a disproportionate number of people to PM2.5
climatetrace.org
September 25, 2025 at 7:25 AM
This website animates PM 2.5 pollution and a typical wind pattern in the Los Angeles basin -
climatetrace.org/air-pollutio...
climatetrace.org/air-pollutio...
Okay, I found these sites -
www.findaprotest.info?radius=15
www.mobilize.us/nokings/
actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
www.fiftyfifty.one
(not a list really, but helpful) lataco.com/category/news
www.findaprotest.info?radius=15
www.mobilize.us/nokings/
actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
www.fiftyfifty.one
(not a list really, but helpful) lataco.com/category/news
Local News for Los Angeles ~ L.A. TACO
lataco.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Okay, I found these sites -
www.findaprotest.info?radius=15
www.mobilize.us/nokings/
actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
www.fiftyfifty.one
(not a list really, but helpful) lataco.com/category/news
www.findaprotest.info?radius=15
www.mobilize.us/nokings/
actionnetwork.org/event_campai...
www.fiftyfifty.one
(not a list really, but helpful) lataco.com/category/news
What's up with the current lack of protest events? Is everyone waiting for Oct. 18? Is there a website other than NoKings, TeslaTakedown/ActionNetwork, and 50501?
September 24, 2025 at 5:28 AM
What's up with the current lack of protest events? Is everyone waiting for Oct. 18? Is there a website other than NoKings, TeslaTakedown/ActionNetwork, and 50501?
Our protest this afternoon in front of Disney (S Buena Vista St & W Alameda Ave in Burbank)
September 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Our protest this afternoon in front of Disney (S Buena Vista St & W Alameda Ave in Burbank)
I follow @realjakebroe.bsky.social, a Ukraine advocate. He said to boycott Disney to protest censorship. We canceled Disney+, though we cannot get a refund for the unused portion.
We will not see Disney movies, sub to services, buy merch, or visit venues. Disney lost a family of 4 fan customers.
We will not see Disney movies, sub to services, buy merch, or visit venues. Disney lost a family of 4 fan customers.
September 21, 2025 at 6:15 AM
I follow @realjakebroe.bsky.social, a Ukraine advocate. He said to boycott Disney to protest censorship. We canceled Disney+, though we cannot get a refund for the unused portion.
We will not see Disney movies, sub to services, buy merch, or visit venues. Disney lost a family of 4 fan customers.
We will not see Disney movies, sub to services, buy merch, or visit venues. Disney lost a family of 4 fan customers.