Dr JMThayer
@jthayer.bsky.social
Likes tech, art, corporate governance and politics. Intellectually curious, liberal af, and strong believer in our capacity for change. Cynics don't change the world. I believe what that statue in New York Harbor says.
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New orchid pots! I do these in a speckled buff clay that I leave unglazed except for the flowers. Orchids love them (lots of drainage that you can’t see) AND you have something to look at when they are dormant!
November 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
New orchid pots! I do these in a speckled buff clay that I leave unglazed except for the flowers. Orchids love them (lots of drainage that you can’t see) AND you have something to look at when they are dormant!
Next opportunity for #Democrats win:
Vote for Aftyn Behn, if you are in TN United States House of Representatives District 7. The special general election will be held December 2. Early voting for the special general election begins Wednesday, November 12, and ends Wednesday, November 26.
November 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Next opportunity for #Democrats win:
When we're on the rebound, I want a book / think piece entitled, "What Were They Thinking?" that would cover the calculus made by all those who chose to be a member of #Trump's government. How did they assess the significant risk to their career and reputation? Who did they consult?
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
When we're on the rebound, I want a book / think piece entitled, "What Were They Thinking?" that would cover the calculus made by all those who chose to be a member of #Trump's government. How did they assess the significant risk to their career and reputation? Who did they consult?
I love #standardtime. It feels so right.
November 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I love #standardtime. It feels so right.
Hey everyone, I know we're all facing much need in our communities here and abroad. This GFM is for RockHouse Foundation in western #Jamaica that has established and supports six elementary and a K12 school. They took a big hit from #HurricaneMelissa. If you can:
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Donate to Rockhouse Foundation Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund, organized by Rockhouse Foundation
HELP US REBUILD THE SAV INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY AFTER HURRICANE ME… Rockhouse Foundation needs your support for Rockhouse Foundation Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund
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October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Hey everyone, I know we're all facing much need in our communities here and abroad. This GFM is for RockHouse Foundation in western #Jamaica that has established and supports six elementary and a K12 school. They took a big hit from #HurricaneMelissa. If you can:
www.gofundme.com/f/rockhouse-...
www.gofundme.com/f/rockhouse-...
I do not understand all the hate for candy corn. It’s a #halloween delicacy.
October 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I do not understand all the hate for candy corn. It’s a #halloween delicacy.
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Season Three, here we go: #TheDiplomat
October 20, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Season Three, here we go: #TheDiplomat
From @theguardian.com : "Millions took to the streets today across more than 2,700 cities and towns, marking a day of defiance against Trump’s authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of American cities."
Amen.
Amen.
October 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
From @theguardian.com : "Millions took to the streets today across more than 2,700 cities and towns, marking a day of defiance against Trump’s authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of American cities."
Amen.
Amen.
London outside the US embassy: many citizens came to rally against tyranny. The frogs and dinosaurs are not missing.
October 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
October 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I'm gonna go with, "No".
October 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I'm gonna go with, "No".
Where's Trump? #IHDY
"Trump has not been seen in public since Tuesday and has no public events on his calendar today," noted journalist Aaron Rupar.
"Where’s Trump?" added X user PatriotDaughter. "He hasn’t been seen since that 10% battery life speech to the top brass."
www.newsbreak.com/raw-story-20...
"Where’s Trump?" added X user PatriotDaughter. "He hasn’t been seen since that 10% battery life speech to the top brass."
www.newsbreak.com/raw-story-20...
'No one can find him': Trump drops from public view again after 'slurring' military speech - NewsBreak
President Donald Trump hasn't made a public appearance since his rambling and authoritarian speech to top military leaders, and people are noticing. The pr
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October 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Where's Trump? #IHDY
Who among us works for a living so that private equity bros can bail out their favorite investment targets? #USOligarchy #BackToTheFeudal
Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion package to rescue the Argentinian economy. The taxpayer-financed deal has little upside for ordinary Americans.
However, the announcement had massive economic benefits for one American: billionaire hedge fund manager Rob Citrone.
However, the announcement had massive economic benefits for one American: billionaire hedge fund manager Rob Citrone.
Trump’s Argentina bailout enriches one well-connected billionaire
A $20 billion taxpayer-funded rescue package for Argentina is a gift for a hedge fund manager with personal and professional ties to the Treasury Secretary
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October 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Who among us works for a living so that private equity bros can bail out their favorite investment targets? #USOligarchy #BackToTheFeudal
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(PS) Not having a few hundred FBI agents downtown on January 6 to gather intelligence on what turned out to indeed be a domestic terror attack would have been FBI malpractice on the order of what we see from Kash Patel daily now
Also, I seem to recall that this was President Donald Trump’s FBI, no?
Also, I seem to recall that this was President Donald Trump’s FBI, no?
September 26, 2025 at 5:15 AM
(PS) Not having a few hundred FBI agents downtown on January 6 to gather intelligence on what turned out to indeed be a domestic terror attack would have been FBI malpractice on the order of what we see from Kash Patel daily now
Also, I seem to recall that this was President Donald Trump’s FBI, no?
Also, I seem to recall that this was President Donald Trump’s FBI, no?
I could write an entire memoir based only on the events d the last six days, OMG. Everyone in my life has had a complete breakdown and resolution in less than a week.
September 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I could write an entire memoir based only on the events d the last six days, OMG. Everyone in my life has had a complete breakdown and resolution in less than a week.
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New jobs on the jobs webbed site! bsky.social/about/join
September 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
New jobs on the jobs webbed site! bsky.social/about/join
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He’s at a mosque today and not still in jail, in large part because ordinary people didn’t let up.
Just remember that
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Just remember that
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the trump administration is counting on enough people not caring about Ayman soliman’s fate so they can deport him as soon as they can get away with. That is true for an exceedingly large number of people and families, but to make this very simple:
It’s not an exaggeration to say his and others’…
It’s not an exaggeration to say his and others’…
September 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
He’s at a mosque today and not still in jail, in large part because ordinary people didn’t let up.
Just remember that
bsky.app/profile/swin...
Just remember that
bsky.app/profile/swin...
You have to want democracy more than MAGA wants authoritarianism. Our Constitution grants us inalienable rights despite whatever game #Trump thinks he's playing. #JimmyKimmel #FreeSpeech
September 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
You have to want democracy more than MAGA wants authoritarianism. Our Constitution grants us inalienable rights despite whatever game #Trump thinks he's playing. #JimmyKimmel #FreeSpeech
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When President Clinton banned assault rifles in 1994, mass shootings dropped by 43%. After Republicans let the ban expire in 2004, they increased by 243% — please don’t tell me bans don’t work, because I don’t want to hear it.
September 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
When President Clinton banned assault rifles in 1994, mass shootings dropped by 43%. After Republicans let the ban expire in 2004, they increased by 243% — please don’t tell me bans don’t work, because I don’t want to hear it.
God, I love thumbing through magazines.
September 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
God, I love thumbing through magazines.
Nobody is so exceptional that a trillion dollars is the obvious reimbursement for mere existence. #ElonMusk #WorstBoardEver
September 6, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Nobody is so exceptional that a trillion dollars is the obvious reimbursement for mere existence. #ElonMusk #WorstBoardEver
@schumer.senate.gov Love you, but you need to up your #SUCCESSIONPLANNING game. Step aside and bring up the next generation. You, Mills, Pelosi are great, but you're well past the SELLBY date.
September 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
@schumer.senate.gov Love you, but you need to up your #SUCCESSIONPLANNING game. Step aside and bring up the next generation. You, Mills, Pelosi are great, but you're well past the SELLBY date.