omgmike
@mikecherry.bsky.social
Live to see them die
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@mikecherry.bsky.social
· Sep 20
“Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'”
-- Issac Asimov
-- Issac Asimov
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We just cancelled all federal funding for foreign language & area studies at America’s universities to “save”…$86,000,000:
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Trump golfed 1/4 of the days he was president in 2025. Costing US taxpayers to pay his Golf clubs $110,600,000.
January 1, 2026 at 5:45 PM
We just cancelled all federal funding for foreign language & area studies at America’s universities to “save”…$86,000,000:
bsky.app/profile/mcop...
bsky.app/profile/mcop...
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Some Nazi on Twitter put together this… inspirational mood board? in which I am anti-racist, a 1337 hacker, and also hot
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Some Nazi on Twitter put together this… inspirational mood board? in which I am anti-racist, a 1337 hacker, and also hot
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We don't have a government. We have a bunch of guys who heard things on social media.
We don't have due process. We have entire groups being punished for the alleged actions of a few.
We don't have due process. We have entire groups being punished for the alleged actions of a few.
BREAKING
The Trump administration says it has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota in the aftermath of allegations of fraud by some in the Somali community.
Important: allegations along these lines have existed for years, which has resulted in prosecutions starting with the Biden DOJ.
The Trump administration says it has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota in the aftermath of allegations of fraud by some in the Somali community.
Important: allegations along these lines have existed for years, which has resulted in prosecutions starting with the Biden DOJ.
December 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We don't have a government. We have a bunch of guys who heard things on social media.
We don't have due process. We have entire groups being punished for the alleged actions of a few.
We don't have due process. We have entire groups being punished for the alleged actions of a few.
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A bunch of people on here are like "I wanted to see the crypto bros suffer maximally!" And y'know what? I get that.
But luckily for all of us, the FDIC doesn't think that way. They think, "I want to see the minimum harm to US businesses and employees."
So they made the right calls that did that.
But luckily for all of us, the FDIC doesn't think that way. They think, "I want to see the minimum harm to US businesses and employees."
So they made the right calls that did that.
December 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
A bunch of people on here are like "I wanted to see the crypto bros suffer maximally!" And y'know what? I get that.
But luckily for all of us, the FDIC doesn't think that way. They think, "I want to see the minimum harm to US businesses and employees."
So they made the right calls that did that.
But luckily for all of us, the FDIC doesn't think that way. They think, "I want to see the minimum harm to US businesses and employees."
So they made the right calls that did that.
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Normal people that don't like or care about crypto were able to keep their payrolls going, and didn't bank run.
Crypto lemmings chased Peter Thiel off a cliff, and ran on their own crypto banks, and more of them folded.🤷🏿♂️
We still have normal banks, and the pain was cauterized and contained.
Crypto lemmings chased Peter Thiel off a cliff, and ran on their own crypto banks, and more of them folded.🤷🏿♂️
We still have normal banks, and the pain was cauterized and contained.
December 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Normal people that don't like or care about crypto were able to keep their payrolls going, and didn't bank run.
Crypto lemmings chased Peter Thiel off a cliff, and ran on their own crypto banks, and more of them folded.🤷🏿♂️
We still have normal banks, and the pain was cauterized and contained.
Crypto lemmings chased Peter Thiel off a cliff, and ran on their own crypto banks, and more of them folded.🤷🏿♂️
We still have normal banks, and the pain was cauterized and contained.
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The irony of the crypto community trying to tell people that you don't need FDIC insured deposits, when they don't even fully understand what the FDIC does, how it does it, or how valuable a service it provides.
But yeah, SVB failed, was acquired, but customers were protected.
Working as intended👍🏿
But yeah, SVB failed, was acquired, but customers were protected.
Working as intended👍🏿
December 29, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The irony of the crypto community trying to tell people that you don't need FDIC insured deposits, when they don't even fully understand what the FDIC does, how it does it, or how valuable a service it provides.
But yeah, SVB failed, was acquired, but customers were protected.
Working as intended👍🏿
But yeah, SVB failed, was acquired, but customers were protected.
Working as intended👍🏿
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At the time, I laughed at all of the crypto bros claiming that they would lose all their deposits without presidential help.🤡
I said "These dudes don't even know how money works, and they have so much of it?"
I said that this bank collapse was vanilla for the FDIC: they'd handle it.
And they did.
I said "These dudes don't even know how money works, and they have so much of it?"
I said that this bank collapse was vanilla for the FDIC: they'd handle it.
And they did.
December 29, 2025 at 7:05 AM
At the time, I laughed at all of the crypto bros claiming that they would lose all their deposits without presidential help.🤡
I said "These dudes don't even know how money works, and they have so much of it?"
I said that this bank collapse was vanilla for the FDIC: they'd handle it.
And they did.
I said "These dudes don't even know how money works, and they have so much of it?"
I said that this bank collapse was vanilla for the FDIC: they'd handle it.
And they did.
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Banks fail all the time. FDIC is *really* good at making sure that banking customers don't feel the pain from this.
Here's a list of bank failures. Note that 4 other banks failed in 2023. Most deposits were completely safe, even above FDIC maximum guarantee amounts.
This is what they do.
Here's a list of bank failures. Note that 4 other banks failed in 2023. Most deposits were completely safe, even above FDIC maximum guarantee amounts.
This is what they do.
Failed Bank List | FDIC.gov
This list includes banks, which have failed since October 1, 2000.
www.fdic.gov
December 29, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Banks fail all the time. FDIC is *really* good at making sure that banking customers don't feel the pain from this.
Here's a list of bank failures. Note that 4 other banks failed in 2023. Most deposits were completely safe, even above FDIC maximum guarantee amounts.
This is what they do.
Here's a list of bank failures. Note that 4 other banks failed in 2023. Most deposits were completely safe, even above FDIC maximum guarantee amounts.
This is what they do.
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You were an *investor or shareholder* in Silicon Valley Bank, you lost money when the bank failed, as you should.
If you were a *customer* of Silicon Valley Bank, and had a savings account or checking account or mortgage account with money in it? You didn't lose your money.
If you were a *customer* of Silicon Valley Bank, and had a savings account or checking account or mortgage account with money in it? You didn't lose your money.
December 29, 2025 at 6:52 AM
You were an *investor or shareholder* in Silicon Valley Bank, you lost money when the bank failed, as you should.
If you were a *customer* of Silicon Valley Bank, and had a savings account or checking account or mortgage account with money in it? You didn't lose your money.
If you were a *customer* of Silicon Valley Bank, and had a savings account or checking account or mortgage account with money in it? You didn't lose your money.
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1. Silicon Valley Bank didn't get bailed out. It failed, and was acquired.
2. FDIC didn't do any special favors for SVB bankers, and didn't do it for silicon valley crypto bros. They did it to keep the promise that leads to stability: " When you put money in a US Bank, your deposits are safe."
2. FDIC didn't do any special favors for SVB bankers, and didn't do it for silicon valley crypto bros. They did it to keep the promise that leads to stability: " When you put money in a US Bank, your deposits are safe."
Most underrated Biden admin mistake was bailing out Silicon Valley Bank.
SVB bet big on low interest rates and lost. Rich tech VCs who put too many eggs in that basket generated a bank run, then called for govt money.
Got their bailout, helped elect Trump, and now reaping rewards from corruption.
SVB bet big on low interest rates and lost. Rich tech VCs who put too many eggs in that basket generated a bank run, then called for govt money.
Got their bailout, helped elect Trump, and now reaping rewards from corruption.
David Sacks, presumably, on the push by some in the tech and VC world to fund a primary challenge to Congressman Khanna.
December 29, 2025 at 6:49 AM
1. Silicon Valley Bank didn't get bailed out. It failed, and was acquired.
2. FDIC didn't do any special favors for SVB bankers, and didn't do it for silicon valley crypto bros. They did it to keep the promise that leads to stability: " When you put money in a US Bank, your deposits are safe."
2. FDIC didn't do any special favors for SVB bankers, and didn't do it for silicon valley crypto bros. They did it to keep the promise that leads to stability: " When you put money in a US Bank, your deposits are safe."
Mekka is 100% correct. I am never ceased to be amazed at how fast FUD spreads online.
1. Silicon Valley Bank didn't get bailed out. It failed, and was acquired.
2. FDIC didn't do any special favors for SVB bankers, and didn't do it for silicon valley crypto bros. They did it to keep the promise that leads to stability: " When you put money in a US Bank, your deposits are safe."
2. FDIC didn't do any special favors for SVB bankers, and didn't do it for silicon valley crypto bros. They did it to keep the promise that leads to stability: " When you put money in a US Bank, your deposits are safe."
Most underrated Biden admin mistake was bailing out Silicon Valley Bank.
SVB bet big on low interest rates and lost. Rich tech VCs who put too many eggs in that basket generated a bank run, then called for govt money.
Got their bailout, helped elect Trump, and now reaping rewards from corruption.
SVB bet big on low interest rates and lost. Rich tech VCs who put too many eggs in that basket generated a bank run, then called for govt money.
Got their bailout, helped elect Trump, and now reaping rewards from corruption.
December 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Mekka is 100% correct. I am never ceased to be amazed at how fast FUD spreads online.
It isn’t much, but I’m grateful I’m able to contribute a small monthly amount on a recurring basis to support The Signal Foundation.
If you value Signal, you should be doing the same, if you’re able. Even just $5 a month can make a big difference.
If you value Signal, you should be doing the same, if you’re able. Even just $5 a month can make a big difference.
It's been a big year at Signal. Thanks to you, more & more people are speaking privately and freely. Thanks to you, we hit the top of app stores in multiple countries & served as critical global comms infrastructure. It's an honor to build Signal for you, with your support. 🩵
December 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It isn’t much, but I’m grateful I’m able to contribute a small monthly amount on a recurring basis to support The Signal Foundation.
If you value Signal, you should be doing the same, if you’re able. Even just $5 a month can make a big difference.
If you value Signal, you should be doing the same, if you’re able. Even just $5 a month can make a big difference.
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It's been a big year at Signal. Thanks to you, more & more people are speaking privately and freely. Thanks to you, we hit the top of app stores in multiple countries & served as critical global comms infrastructure. It's an honor to build Signal for you, with your support. 🩵
December 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
It's been a big year at Signal. Thanks to you, more & more people are speaking privately and freely. Thanks to you, we hit the top of app stores in multiple countries & served as critical global comms infrastructure. It's an honor to build Signal for you, with your support. 🩵
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It's quite an experiment to have a government run by the dumbest people on the planet.
Over on Xitter the Attorney General is pointing to a study that only goes through last year to claim she's fixed the fentanyl crisis.
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
December 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM
It's quite an experiment to have a government run by the dumbest people on the planet.
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The gestapo must be harshly crushed by any means necessary.
50 ICE agents swarming a public library to arrest one person.
This isn’t policing — it’s authoritarian spectacle.
Armed intimidation, fear as policy, and taxpayer money burned to terrorize communities.
This is fascism in plain sight. #TrumpWatch #Resist
This isn’t policing — it’s authoritarian spectacle.
Armed intimidation, fear as policy, and taxpayer money burned to terrorize communities.
This is fascism in plain sight. #TrumpWatch #Resist
December 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The gestapo must be harshly crushed by any means necessary.
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Belief in that lie is how we're bringing measles and polio back.
Stop it.
If something in government is not working, then you fix it. Choose better leaders.
Don't replace its leader with an incompetent person, or worse, a dude that doesn't understand what it does, and so wants to destroy it.
Stop it.
If something in government is not working, then you fix it. Choose better leaders.
Don't replace its leader with an incompetent person, or worse, a dude that doesn't understand what it does, and so wants to destroy it.
December 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Belief in that lie is how we're bringing measles and polio back.
Stop it.
If something in government is not working, then you fix it. Choose better leaders.
Don't replace its leader with an incompetent person, or worse, a dude that doesn't understand what it does, and so wants to destroy it.
Stop it.
If something in government is not working, then you fix it. Choose better leaders.
Don't replace its leader with an incompetent person, or worse, a dude that doesn't understand what it does, and so wants to destroy it.
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Day 3 of me, a known tech bro, defending the honor and good name of career government officials.
Part of the reason we're in the mess we're in, is that too many of y'all believe the lies that government officials are less smart or less motivated, than the private sector.
That's complete nonsense.
Part of the reason we're in the mess we're in, is that too many of y'all believe the lies that government officials are less smart or less motivated, than the private sector.
That's complete nonsense.
December 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Day 3 of me, a known tech bro, defending the honor and good name of career government officials.
Part of the reason we're in the mess we're in, is that too many of y'all believe the lies that government officials are less smart or less motivated, than the private sector.
That's complete nonsense.
Part of the reason we're in the mess we're in, is that too many of y'all believe the lies that government officials are less smart or less motivated, than the private sector.
That's complete nonsense.
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Trump Rushed To Walter Reed To Watch Breast Exam https://theonion.com/trump-rushed-to-walter-reed-to-watch-breast-exam/
December 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Trump Rushed To Walter Reed To Watch Breast Exam https://theonion.com/trump-rushed-to-walter-reed-to-watch-breast-exam/
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“Self-deport” is a whitewashed way to describe “fleeing the country under the threat of state violence.” I agree with Maria here — it’s important to call that exactly what it is.
What. No.
Don't use their language, @newyorker.com that is not even a real word. What the hell is wrong with "flee" or like. "Flee this godforsaken country"
Don't use their language, @newyorker.com that is not even a real word. What the hell is wrong with "flee" or like. "Flee this godforsaken country"
![[email subject line] The New Yorker Daily The Mexican Couple Planning to Self-Deport](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:un7ax3cmaqemchu5tsqnymts/bafkreihkgcfyxr6m2klg63f4wxk5dinyipggr2fz6arzkunbtsduv543wu@jpeg)
December 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
“Self-deport” is a whitewashed way to describe “fleeing the country under the threat of state violence.” I agree with Maria here — it’s important to call that exactly what it is.
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Yeah, man, the only difference between your career and Mark Rufallo’s career is the political stuff.
December 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Yeah, man, the only difference between your career and Mark Rufallo’s career is the political stuff.
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Earlier this year, Republicans tried to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities in their 2026 budget, while proposing a 13% increase in defense spending. The Institute of Museum and Library Services just got their funding back through courts.
Boycotting Constitution Hall because the DAR won’t let Marian Anderson sing has costs. It may end opera. Is that worth it? By Megan McArdle, 1939
December 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Earlier this year, Republicans tried to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities in their 2026 budget, while proposing a 13% increase in defense spending. The Institute of Museum and Library Services just got their funding back through courts.
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Internet killed the video star 😔
December 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Internet killed the video star 😔
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The President of the United States appears to be getting regular IV infusions, the public doesn’t know anything about it, & the DC media evidently doesn’t care.
We are months into the mystery of Trump’s hands, the White House is lying, & I’ve seen a grand total of one serious news story about it.
We are months into the mystery of Trump’s hands, the White House is lying, & I’ve seen a grand total of one serious news story about it.
Trump looked pretty rough today -- note that both of his hands are discolored
(Joe Raedle/Getty)
(Joe Raedle/Getty)
December 29, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The President of the United States appears to be getting regular IV infusions, the public doesn’t know anything about it, & the DC media evidently doesn’t care.
We are months into the mystery of Trump’s hands, the White House is lying, & I’ve seen a grand total of one serious news story about it.
We are months into the mystery of Trump’s hands, the White House is lying, & I’ve seen a grand total of one serious news story about it.
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Immigrant-hating Stephen Miller talks about Americans being "first to harness the atom." But the first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction was conducted by a team led by Italian immigrant Enrico Fermi, who didn't become a U.S. citizen until a year and a half later.
December 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Immigrant-hating Stephen Miller talks about Americans being "first to harness the atom." But the first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction was conducted by a team led by Italian immigrant Enrico Fermi, who didn't become a U.S. citizen until a year and a half later.
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When you definitely have not been hornswoggled into filing an expensive lawsuit by a Florida ambulance chaser whose whole deal is filing Donald Trump’s nuisance suits
December 29, 2025 at 1:36 AM
When you definitely have not been hornswoggled into filing an expensive lawsuit by a Florida ambulance chaser whose whole deal is filing Donald Trump’s nuisance suits